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19590721 Council Meeting Minutes15. • Mayor Maxwell appointed Don Tuson and Larry Hubbard to be members representing Edmonds on the Metropolitan Advisory Council of the Snohomish County Metropolitan Municipal Douncil. A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the Quit Claim Deed from Anderson and Nelsons for a street right of way Adjabentl.tb the plat of Cherry Lane be accepted. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the City purchase -the Joyce property on the SW corner of 101' and Pine for the.sum of $2600.00 out of Street Dept. funds. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the mayor be authorized to sign the voucher confirming the distribution of assets of Fire District #1 based on the Edmonds annexations in 1956-57-58• Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the council adopt the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the Klementson plat, allowing a variation from 70 feet minimum width to 65h feet. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the Mayor be authorized to sign the final plat of Rowe's Addition #2 subject to the completion of all necessary improvements to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that all the approved bills be paid and warrants drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the bill to Washington Asphalt Co. for $648.15, final contractor's estimate on LID 7#90, be approved for payment. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the Mayor be authorized to write a letter to the State Health Dept. stating the City of Edmonds' intention to put in a sludge drying bed at the Sewage Disposal Plant. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Ordinance #772 be passed, regarding the cash prepayment expiration on LID #94. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the Street Grade on 41� Ave. from Erben Drive to Howell Way be approved. Motion carried. Meeting was recessed until Tuesday, July 14, 1959- July 14, 1959 Recessed meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with Councilmen Lambe, Christensen, Sorensen and Kincaid present. Hearing was held on the Preliminary As Roll on LID #97, sewers in the north end. A large number of property owners were present, and a petition was presented protesting the inclusion of the area north of 1961�. Also, three other letters of protest were received. After much discussion, council decided to take the matter under advisement and act upon it at the next regular meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen to accept the prospectus presented by the financial advisors of Foster & Marshall, and call for bids on the sale of water and sewer revenue bonds on August 4, 1959• Motion carried. • It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Lambe that Ordinance #773 be passed, with revisions as stated, specifying and adopting a system or plan of additions to, and betterments and extensions of, the waterworks utility of the City of Edmonds, including the sewerage system as a part thereof. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Lambe, seconded by Councilman Sorensen approving the Notice of Bond Sale in the amount of $240,000.00 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds 1959, and any. necessary publications for the sale thereof. Motion carried: There was no further business and the meeting adjourned. City Clerk Ma or July 21, 1959 Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell, with Councilmen McGibbon, Lambe, Tuson, Christensen and Simpson present. Hearing was held on the f -nal Assessment Roll on LID # 90, improvement of Railroad Ave. from Main to Dayton by paving, curbs, storm sewers, and appurtenances. There was one written protest, and a motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that Ordinance # 774 be passed, approving and confirming the final Assessment Roll on LID # 90. Motion carried. 0 16 • Hearing was Yield on Resolution # 41, regarding the repair of certain sidewalk areas in the City of Edmonds. Mr. Ivan Day appeared before the council and agreed to fix his sidewalk within a period of 60 days. Therefore, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Simpson that with reference to Resolution # 41, calling for the repair of the sidewalk area on the westerly side of 4t Ave., commencing at the intersection of Daytbn St. and Fourth and continuing thence north 120 feet, that the hearing be continued for a period of 60 days, at which time Mr. Day is to have completed the repairs to his sidewalk. Motion carried. Hearing on the deferred action on LID # 97 was taken up by the council, and it was reported by Attorney Bennett that the protests North of 19621 in the area petitioning to be deleted reached 42%. Protests South -of 19614 came to approximately 16%. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, and seconded by Councilman Lambe that all the area beyond 120 feet north of 1961t be deleted from the LID. Four Councilmen voted for the deletion, one voted against, and the motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Ordinance # 775 be adopted, creating LID # 97, sewering of the north end area. A roll call vote showed all councilmen in favor, and the motion carried. Hearing was held on Resolution # 43, petition for Vacation of Lots 1-2-3 in Block 81. There were no protests, and a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that Ordinance # 776 be passed, vacating Lots 1-2-3 in Block 81 of the City of Edmonds. Motion carried. Several people were present to,compl-hin of poor water pressure and sometimes no water at all in the Five Corners area. It was decided to change the sprinkling hours in the area to help relieve the condition. • Owners of the Hull -Anderson plat between 121� and 131� on Bowdoin Way were advised by the council that they must cut down their own banks in the plat,but that the City will furnish the trucks and remove the dirt for City use. In answer to a written request from the Mountlake Terrace City Council, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the City of Mountalke Terrace be granted permission to negotiate a contract with the proposed new Aurora Village Shopping Center to hook onto their sewer line at 20514 and furnish sewer service until such time as the Ronald district sewer is in operation. Motion carried. Council also acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mountlake Terrace City Council indicating the Mountlake Terrace Shopping Center may request sewer service from Mountlake Terrace, and asking if Edmonds would have any objection to their proceeding with preliminary negotiations on sewerage facilities with them.if the anticipated request id formalized. The naming and numbering of streets in the newly annexed areas was discussed, and a motion was made by Councilman Lambe, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the street plan names and numbers as explained be approved and adopted as part of the City of Edmonds Comprehensive Street Plan. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by Councilman Simpson that the hearing on the Final Assessment Roll on LID # 91, paving of the 4 alleys in the business district, be set for September 1, 1959• Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe authorizing issuance of interest bearing warrant # 5 on LID # 91 to Lake City Gravel & Materials, Inc. for $685.88 for final contractor's estimate. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned. • City Clerk May August 4, 1959 Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with Councilmen McGibbon, Lambe, Tuson, Christensen, Simpson and Sorensen present. Bids were opened on the $240,000.00 water and sewer revenue bonds, They were: Terry Thompson & Co. 4.7243% Foster & Marshall 4..6169% Juran & Moody, Inc. 4.5407% Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith in association with Dean Witter & Co. 4.5799% After discussion and study, it was moved by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by Councilman Tuson that the low bid of Juran & Moody, Inc. of St. Paul, Minnesota be accepted and the mayor be authorized to enter into contract with them for the sale of the bonds. Motion carried. Bids were opened for the construction on "Little Metro", and they were: For Unit 11, Trunk sewer from city limits to treatment plant: F. M. Taylor Co. $1469405.25 Tri-State Construction Co., Seattle 143,219.60 Murphy Bros., Inc. Seattle 120,468.00 •