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19580617 City Council MinutesJune 17, 1958 Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell, with all councilmen present. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. -" The list of recommended appointments for the City of Edmonds Committees until'June 1, 1959 was read by Mayor Maxwell. These were: Water Committee: Don Tuson, Chairman; Don McGibbon, and A.G.Simpson. Street Committee: Al Kincaid, Chairman; Roy Sorensen, Orland Christensen, and William Lambe. Safety: James Astell, Chairman; Rube Grimstad, Roy Sorensen, and Gordon Maxwell. Finance:.A.P.Severson, Chairman; A.G.Simpson, and Gordon Maxwell. Building Code: Don Tuson, Chairman; Don Lawson, William Herbert, William Lambe, and James Astell. Park: William Lambe, Chairman; Orland Christensen, Bill Crow, Don McGibbon, and Dr. Paul Burke. Auditing: Orland Christensen, Chairman; Al Kincaid, and Don McGibbon. Civil Service Commission: Tom Murphy; Chairman; Harold Bucklin, and King Bailey. A motion was made by Councilman Christensen,seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the committees as stated be approved. Motion carried. The following appointive positions were made by Mayor Maxwell, effective as of June 1, 1958: Fire Chief - James Astell; Police Chief - Rube Grimstad; Police Judge - Ray Doty; - 1fre- Ts" e; City Supervisor - D. C. Lawson; Health. Officer - Dr. F. J. Kenny; Building Inspector - William Herbert; City'Engineer - James Reid; . City Clerk - Irene Varney. The motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that these appointments be confirmed. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by. Councilman -Christensen that Don Tuson be, appointed Mayor Pro-tem. Motion carried. This was the evening for the hearing on the Preliminary Assessment Role for LID #86. After discussion, wherein severed property owners wished to be excluded, the motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded, by Councilman Simpson that they delete that area of proposed LID #86 lying westerly of the following line: Beginning at the intersection of the south line of Bowdoin Way and the west line of Tract 2, Block 6, Alderwood Manor No. 9; thence south along said west line of Tract 2 to the north line of Pine St.; thence east along said north line of Pine St. to a ,point 120 ft. west of the west line extended, of Lots 1 and 14 of Tylers Trgcts; thence south and parallel to said west line of Lots 1 and 14 to point of intersection with.the previously established boundary of said LID #86. Motion carried. The motion was then made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by.Councilman Christensen, that Ordinance #723, setting up LID #86,as amended in regard.to the above stated b oundaries,be passed. Motion carried. The lots in Block 42, Sprague St., for a possible park site were referred to the Attorney to check, then to be turned oveft to the Park Committee for a report on the property at the next council meeting. In regard to the bids which had been held on LID #84, Engineer Reid reported that he had a letter from Metropolitan Construction Co. withdrawing their bid, and after discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the Council authorize award of contract to Rutter Construction Co. for construction of LID #84, subject to deletion of Bid Items 6 and 7 for gravel in place, and subject to the provision that pit run gravel required under the project will be delivered to the'site by the City without cost to the contractor, and that the contractor will be paid $1.50 per cubic yard of pit run gravel furnished, as cost of spreading, grading,and compacting; and the City Engineer to arrange for supply of pit run gravel to the project. The motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the hearing date on •LID #87 be changed from July 1 to July 8, 1958, and a special meeting be set up for this. Motion carried. A letter was received from Walt Payne asking that a water main be installed on Daley St. between 7th and 8th Avenues, as this had been promised by the Water Dept: '.to:!be done when needed. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the City install a 4 inch water main between 8th and 9th on Daley, including 1 valve and hydrant, and the mayor be authorized to enter into a,negotiated contract for the installation. Motion carried. A request for a street light at the end of Seamont Lane was taken under. advisement. A Petition for sewer on Glen St. from 9th to llth was referred to the Prater Committee. A report was read from the Metropolitan Council of Snohomish County stating that Edmonds share of the 1959 Budget is to be $41.10. The City Clerk was directed to answer Mr. Sig Kelstrup's request on sewer* connections in his development of the Hockwalt property. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that it be the policy of the City of Edmonds not to participate in lateral sewer extensions, and that the developer of properties bear all expenses o f same. Motion carried. The committee appointed at the last meeting to report on the site for a possible library presented its views, and a motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, sedonded.by Councilman Tuson that the committee does not recommend the purchase of Block G, the triangle at Edmonds and 5praguelat this time. The Planning Commission also recommended no rezoning of the property. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the City purchase 10 acres of the Dent property on 196th S.W. with Park Dept. funds for Public Use or purposes, for the sum of $7500.; $2000. down, and the rest over a period of 3 years, and an option taken on the remaining 24 acres lying westerly of the original site at the same prise of $750. per acre. Motion carried. 4 Acres of land near the Dibble Cabinet Shop, near Carthage Rd. on Bowdoin Way were referred to the Park Dept. for study as a possible future park site. The Attorney reported.16th Place is a private road, and therefore the City has no authority in regard to its use by Mr. Salamonsen, and a letter was being sent to him to that effect. A motion was made by Councilman Christe sen, seconded.by Councilman Sorensen that 4 audited bills be paid, and warrants drawn on the proper funds Po do so. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the Bid opening of L,ID #85 be extended from June 24 to the July 1, 1958 meeting. Motionccarried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned. City dz,�= Y Clerk July 11 1958 Mayo Regular meeting was called to order by. Mayor Maxwell, and roll -call showed all councilmen present. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved as corrected. Bids were opeined.on LID 085. They were: M. & S. Construction Co. $11,034.50 Hale Construction Co. .11,429.00 The motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman McGibbon, that the bid for LID #85, sewer on Walnut St. between 7th and 9th be awarded to M. & S. Construction Co., and the mayor be authorized to enter into a contract with them. Motion carried. A hearing on the Preliminary Assessment Role on LID 088, paving of Alder St. from 9th to llth, had been scheduled for this evening. Ttvo written protests were filed, from K. E. Manchester and the Estate of T. M. Klement. Ph . A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Kincaid, that Resolution of Intention #137, repealing Resolution of Intention #134, be passed, setting up LID #88 for the improvement of Alder St. from 9th to llth with grading, curbs, and asphaltic paving, and the hearing on the Preliminary Assess- ment Role to be held on July 22, 1958. Motion carried. A Petition was received from property owners on Walnut St. between 9th and llth, asking that something be ,done about inadequate water pressure in their area. This was referred to the Water Committee for study.' A motion was made b y.Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen, that Resolution of Intention #136, repealing Resolution of Intention #133, be passed, setting up LID #872 foro.asphaltic paving and curbs on 62 St.from Pine to Vlalnut, and the.Hearing on the Preliminary Assessment Role be postponed from July 8 to July 22, 19587 _ Motion carried. Bids for the Warrants and Bonds on LID #85 were opened. A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded_ Can 1ma McGibbon that the bid of So thwick-Cam bell Co., Inc. for Bonds and Warrants on LID #85nl e�accep d'. s 1vi6*tion"carried. e Bids were also opened for the Bonds and V'larraiits on LID #86. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that he bid of Southwick -Campbell Co., Inc. for the'Bonds and Warrants O on LID #86 :be accepted �[cai^rle� � A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid;. that a Hearing be set for July 15; 1958 on Emergency Ordinance #724, providing for the payment of the sum of $1200. to the Snohomish County Humane Society as the share of the City of Edmonds of the cost of administerift Dog Licensing and Control. Motion carried. Engineer Reid reported that LID #82 and LAID #83 were completed and the final assessment roles were ready. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Christensen, to set the Hearing on the Final Assessment Role for LID #82 for August 5, 1958- Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen, to set the Hearing on the Final Assessment Role for LID #83 for August 5, 1958. Motion carried. _ A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Christensen that Ordinance #725 be passed, correcting the title of Ordinance #723 of the City of Edmonds, which said title, among other things, described the route of the sewer to be installed under LID #86 of the City of Edmonds, correcting said title to show the true route of said sewer. Motion carried. A Petition was received from property owners on Laurel Way for improvements. The motion was made by Council- man Christensen, seconded by Councilman Kincaid, that Resolution of Intention #135; setting up ]AID #89 be passed, to curb and widen pavement to 36 ft. on Laurel Way East of llth, with the Hearing on the Preliminary Assessment Role set for July 22. Motion carried. A motion was made by 'Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen, that an Amendment to Chapter 9, Private Property, Article 1, as adopted,June 3, 1958, repealing Section 9 1.02,reenacting said section and reinstating; certain sections heretofore repealed be passed. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Sorensen, that the bills be paid and warrants drawn on the proper funds to do so. 'The Edmonds Motor Co. bill subject to the approval of Fire Chief Astell, and the Metropolitan Construction Co. bill subject to the approval of Engineer Reid's assurance that their bills had been paid. Motion carried. The Water Collector's report for June was read. It was decided to hold an informal hearing on July 15, 1958 for the possible improvement of 4 Alleys in the Business District. These are: In back of the Methodist Church from Main to Dayton; between Main and Dayton from 5th to 6th; between Main and Bell from 5th to 6th; and between 4th and 5th from Main to Bell. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen, that a meeting be held on July 29, 1958 for an informal hearing on the improvement of streets in. the NW section of the City with asphaltic concrete mix_. Motion carried. ° 1 1 1 Engineer Reid reported that the Sanitary sewer extension for service to the plat of "Glanville" had been completed and approved, and recommended for acceptance by the City.