19580909 City Council MinutesA motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that an
informal hearing be set for September 16, 1958 f or.discussion on the possibility
of improving 4th Ave. from Pine to Howell, and Erben Drive from 3rd to 4th. Motion
carried. .
The Council decided that Sprinkling Restrictions could be rescinded, effective
immediately.
A motion was made by CouAdilman'Christensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the
bills be paid on the aprnved vouchers, and warrants drawn on the proper funds.
Motion carried. Council authorized issuance of Interest Bearing Warrant #5 on LID #86 in the amount
of $902.93 for Hale Construction on their Estimate #1.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Christensen, that
the Mayor be authorized to transmit a letter to the County Commissioners requesting
coordination of planning between the County and the City odmonds, and the services
of the County Planning Staff on future City Planning.Io ion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman McGibbon, that
the Lions Club be authorized to proceed with their plan to construct benches and
a water fountain on the triangle at Fifth and Bell Streets. Motion carried.
After discussion on the Budget for 1959, the meeting adjourned.
September 9, 1958
A special meeting was held at -the Edmonds Jr. High School for a he aring on the
Preliminary:Assessment Roles of LID #90, paving Railroad Ave.' from Main to Dayton,
and LID #91, paving the four alleys in the business district.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell. Councilmen Lambe, Tuson, Christensen,
Simpson, and Kincaid were present.
There were.no written protests filed on LID #90.
There were 3 written protests -filed on HID #91. They were from:
Mrs. Winnifred Bishop, on the alley between 5th and 6th, Main t o Dayton.
Dewey"Leyda,'on'the alley between 5th and 6th, Main to Dayton.
Ted R. Westerlind, alley*froze-4th to 5th, between Main and Dayton.
This being ax meeting, no council action was taken.
Following the hearings, discussion 6ne the Budget for 1959 was held.
The meeting then was. closed.
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September 16, 1958
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell, and Councilmen licGibbon, Lambe, Tuson,
Christensen, and Sorensen were present.
An informal preliminary hearing was held on a proposal to improve 4th Ave. from Howell Way to Pine
St., and Erben Drive from 3rd to 4th, with -concrete curbs and asphaltic pavement. Several property
owners in the area were present, and the majority seemed in favor of the project.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Christensen that Ordinance #733 be
passed, to place on the November 4 ballot the proposition to construct an open-air municipal swimming
pool in the City of Edmonds by levying a tax of 14 mills to provide $60,000. for the project. There
were 4 yes and 1 no votes, and the motion carried.
A letter was received from Attorney William A. Gardner, protesting the assessment of his client, Mr.
Evart Harris,on sewer under LID #85, on the basis that Mr. Harris' property is already served by
sanitary sewer. This was referred to City Engineer Reid.
A letter was received from H. Dale Anderson, complaining about the inadequacy of the storm drains on
the 1100 Block on Pine Street, and requesting attention to the problem. This was referred to Mr.
Lawson and Engineer Reid.
A claim against the City for the amount of $92.00 was received from Shirley C. Burns for a fractured
ankle sustained on the Slide at the City Park. This was referred to the Attorney to file with the
insurance company.
The sanitary sewer extension to the plat of Glanvilla was recommended by Engineer Reid for acceptance
by the City.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen, that Ordinance #734 be passed,
settiDg up LID #90 for the improvement of Railroad Ave., Main to Dayton with grading, paving, curbs on
the easterly side, and storm sewers where necessary. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that Ordinance #735 be passed,
setting up LID #91, for the improvement of 4 Alleys in the business district.with pavingl Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Ordinance #732 be passed,
to provide for the acquisition of a nevr fire truck with the nedessary equipment and appurtenances, by