19600119 City Council Minutes•
Mo
January 19, 1960
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Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with Councilmen Lambe, Tuson, Christensen,
Simpson, Sorensen, and Kincaid present.
Bids were opened for furnishing gasoline for City vehicles. They were:
Union Oil Co.
Standard Oil Co.
.247 regular
.287 ethyl
.215 regular
.25 ethyl
A motion was made by,Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Standard Oil Co.
be awarded the bid for the City's requirements for gasoline for 1960. Motion carried.
Bids were opened for furnishing fuel oil for heating the City Hall. They were:
Union Oil Co. .139
Diesel Oil Sales Co. .122
Edmonds Diesel Delivery :139
It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the City accept the bid of
Diesel Oil Sales Co. for furnishing fuel oil for 1960. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Ordinance #799
be passed, creating and establishing a Salary Fund from which all salaries of City employees
will hereinafter be drawn. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the City grant one Taxicab
license to Plaza Cab and one to Shorewood Cab, both of whom had made application. Licenses
to be granted after all requirements of the Taxicab Ordinance had been met. After discussion, the
motion was withdrawn.
Following a recommendation from the Safety Committee, a motion was then made by Councilman
Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that one license each be granted to Plaza Cab and to
Shorewood Cab Co. A roll -call vote showed 4 Councilmen against, and only 2 in favor, and the
motion failed to carry.
It was then moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that a Taxicab
license be granted to Plaza Cab, operated by Mr. Pearson of Mountlake Terrace, subject to the
provisions of the Ordinance. This motion carried. -
It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Ordinance #800 be passed,
vacating portions of Melody Lane for street purposes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that Ordinance #801 be
passed, providing for the taking of ceetain property for water storage tanks, etc. A roll -
call vote showed all in favor, and the motion carried.
In answer to a letter , a motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman
Simpson that the property owner conform to city requirements in improving 9814 Ave. W. and
to include concrete curb on the westerly side and asphaltic concrete 36 feet in width
terminating on the easterly side with a graveled shoulder and a suitable drainage swale.
The County to be notified of the paving etc. of their tide of the street. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the Engineer be
authorized to set the street grade on 98111 W. Motion carried.
A letter received from the Methodist Church regarding more pedestrian space was referred to
the City Engineer.
A claim was received from Mr. Avery against Harold Olds, contractor on LID #95. This was
referred to Attorney Bennett.
A request for the purchase of a pickup truck for the street department was referred to the
Street Committee for a report at the next council meeting.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Mrs. Edna Anderson
be authorized to subdivide her property as specified on the plans and approved by the
Planning Commission. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the bill of
/zurphy Bros. on final estimate #5 on Unit 11 of "Little Metro" for $18,637.78 be paid.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the engineer and
attorney be authorized to obtain a 30 ft. easement for road and utility purposes W. 15 ft. of
Lot 10 and E. 15 ft. of Lot 11 Plat of Maplewood Estates. Motion carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk