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19590602 Council Meeting Minutes12 • WHEREAS, Mr. Holte has given of his time and energies to the City far beyond the requirements of the office and of its remunerative compensation, and �,- WHEREAS, on medical advice it has been necessary for Mr. Holte to tender his resignation as City Attorney, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, that the resignation of Mr. Holte as City Attorney be and it is hereby confirmed, with a feeling of deep regret and a most sincere expression of -appreciation for his past services and for his cooperation in the fulfillment of the duties of his office, and BE IT FURTHER_ RESOLVED that this expression be spread on the Minutes of the City Council and that the same be published throughout the City. CITY OF EDMONDS By: Gordon Maxwell Mayor ATTEST: Irene Varney Moran City Clerk A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that Ordinance #769 be passed, correcting the route of the sanitary sewer on LID #96. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned. 2:::i� City Clerk Ma June 2, 1959 Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell, with Councilmen McGibbon, Lambe, Tuson, Christensen, Simpson, and Sorensen present. Bids were opened for 2 pick-up trucks. They were: Campbell -Blume Chevrolet 1959 Chevrolet pick-up $1678.03 Edmonds Motor Company 1959 Ford pick-up $1773.96 After study,. a motion was made by Councilman Tuson. seconded by Councilman Simpson that the City accept the bid of Campbell -Blume Chevrolet for two 1959 Chevrolet pick-up trucks, at the basic bid of $1678.03 each. Motion carried. Mrs. Peggy Harris spoke to the Council in behalf of the "Tumbleweed's" use of the City Park with their horses during the 41� of July celebration. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the Edmonds 4-H "Tumbleweeds" be granted permission to use the playfield at the City Park for a playday on June 28, 19599 subject to the approval of the City Health Officer. Motion carried. Mayor Maxwell appointed Reuben C. Grimstad as Chief of Police, effective June 1, 1959• A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the Mayor's appointment of R. C. Grimstad as Chief of Police be confirmed. Motion carried. Attorney Bennett reported on the petitions received for a sewer LID in the north end. As • a result, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that a Resolution of Intefition be drawn up by the Attorney, setting up the North Edmonds sewer project, with the hearing on khe preliminary assessment roll to be held July 141". Motion carried. Mayor Maxwell appointed Chester Bennett as City Attorney, effective June 1, 1959• A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the appointment of Chester Bennett as City Attorney be confirmed. Motion carried`. Mayor Maxwell then appointed Jerry Hall as Assistant City Attorney, effective June 1, 1959• It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, and seconded by Councilman Christensen -that the appointment of Jerry Hall as assistant City Attorney be confirmed. Motion carried. A letter was received from Grande & Co. relative to the interest -bearing warrants and bonds on LID #96. They had bid on the basis of a bond issue of $299580.00, but this amount was reduced at the hearing on LID #96 to $19,000.00. Since this materially changed the condition of the sale of bonds, in order to meet the high rates in the bond field and to allow for the legal opinion, Grande & Co. asked that.their bid be accepted at the new rate of 4,85% at par. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the interest rate on the bonds and warrants for LID #96 be raised from 4.60% to 4.85% in compliance with the request of Grande & Co. due to the reduction in the size of the LID, subject to the legality of the increase. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the approved bills be paid and warrants drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. • i S • A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon, seconded by Councilman Tuson authorizing interest -bearing warrant #1 against LID #96 to Grande & Co. for printing costs and one-half attorney's fee, total amount of $257.55• Motion carried. The Water Collector's report for May was read. A letter from Terry Ward was received requesting permission for the Rotary Club to erect a sign on Edmonds Way, and a motion was made by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Rotary Club be authorized to install a sign on Edmonds Way in the vicinity as described, under the supervision of the City Supervisor. Motion carried. A letter from William J. Bryant Jr. inquiring as to the correct procedure in procuring Lots 1-2-3-4-5 in Block 76 was referred to the Attorney. A letter from Chas. W. Beilke requesting the City to take out the jog in the road on 15th Avenue adjacent to his property was referred to Supervisor Lawson, A Petition for Annexation received by the Attorney was submitted to the Council, and a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the City adoept the Petition for annexation of Lot 2, Block 4, Alderwood Manor #9 and the Hearing be set for June 169. Motion carried. Amotion was made by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman McGibbon that Resolution #41 be passed, calling for repairs of certain sidewalk areas in the City, with the Hearing set for July 21. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Sorensen • authorizing the mayor to hire another maintenance man for the Street Dept. Motion carried. There was no further business and the meeting adjourned. q 1?,�� 1 1=�� City Clerk yor June 16, 1959 Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present. This was the evening set for the hearing on the Petition for Annexation of Lot 2, Block 49 Alderwood Manor #9, but due to lack of publication, a motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the Hearing on the Petition for Annexation of Lot 21 Block 49 Alderwood Manor #9 be re -set for July 7, and the attorney be instructed to make the necessary publications. Motion carried. A letter was received from Fire Chief Astell stating the Fire Department's acceptance of the new fire truck, following its meeting all specifications, and recommending payment for same. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Lambe that the bill for the fire truck in the contracted amount of $17,559.43 be paid to Roneys, Inc. Motion carried. A letter from Mr. Ochner requesting a street grade on 41� Avenue in the 500 block S. • was referred to Mr. Lawson after the Street Committee recommended that this be done. As a result of the petitions received for -sewers in the north Edmonds area, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Resolution of Intention #145 be passed, 4r1=N - vp LID #97 for sewers in the north end, and the Hearing on the Preliminary Assessment Roll be held July 14. Motion carried. A letter was received from Dr. Kenny, City Health Officer, stating that he could see no health hazard in allowing the "Tumbleweeds" to use the City Park for their playday on June 28:!�, and Council agreed a therefore permission large tree should be had been granted. removed from City property adjacent to the residence of Mrs. Kane, who appeared to request its removal because it was creating a safety hazard. The Council indicated approval of a proposed new restaurant with cocktail lounge on Highway #99 and 228th. Regarding an Amendment to the Salary Ordinance, a motion was made by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Emergency Ordinance #770 be adopted, and the hearing be set for July 714. A roll call vote showed the council unanimously in favor;, and the motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman Tuson that Resolution # 42 be passed, in connection with obtaining advance planning funds for "Little Metro." Motion carried. 40