19610120 City Council MinutesM,
January 17, 1961
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present.
After the attorney had made a report on obtaining the necessary easements to award the contract
for construction of sewers on LID #104 - Grandview, motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded
by Councilman Lambe that the bid from Hale Construction in the amount of $5500.19 be accepted
and the Mayor be authorized to enter into contract with them. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilman Sorenson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the balance of the
regular monthly bills for 1960 be paid and warrants drawn on the proper fundso Motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the "Little Metro" bills
e aid as follows - Olympic Foundry Company - $162.91 - Reid Middleton & Associates, Inc. $493.00.
otipon carried.
Motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilmen Slye that the bill drawn on the
Civic Center Fund to Edmonds Tribune in the amount of $121.75 be paid. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilman Lambe, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bill drawn on -LID #98
to Edmonds Tribune in the amount of $177.55 be paid. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bill on LID #99
to Edmonds Tribune in the amount of $144.98 be paid. Moticn carried.
Motion was made by Counc lmgr%_A!:eilsen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the bill on LID #100
in the amount of $87.90A a paid. lotion carried.
• Motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bill on LID #102 be
pai4,� ��l '
AlChuotion carried.
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Motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen to list from the
Statewide Pension Plan showing City employees prior service record. Motion carried.
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A letter was read from the Beautification Committee regarding the placing of benches in different
areas. Letter was referred to the Park Board for investigation and a later report.
Motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the attorney be
instructed to draw up a contract with the Humane Society of Snohomish County and also prepare
an emergency ordinance governing the anticipated expenditure. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Mayor be authorized
to sign an agreement with Dan Mill"'& Associates for architectual work on the Civic Center and
Fire station. Motion carried.
It was agreed that bids for bonds on the Civic Center and Fire Station be awarded on January 20, 1961.
Motion was made by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the call for bids
for the construction of the new fire station at 5 Corners be opened on February 14th and award of
bids be made on February 21rst. Motion carried.
It was decided that the qualificatiors for the newly created position of Superintendent of Public
Works be changed, requiring the sucessful applicant to be a licensed Civil Engineer.
Council adopted Resolution #36 from the Planning Commission and motion was made by Councilman
Simpson, seconded by Councilman Christensen passing Ordinance 865 incorporating the Planning
Commission Resolution calling for a $25 fee to be paid on all applications for rezoning or
ammendment§-:to the comprehensive plan in the City of Edmonds and a $10 fee for sub -division
requests made to the Planning Commission. Motion carried.
A letter was received from Mr. H. B. Systad asking the City to explore the possibilities of
opening 4th Avenue south of Pine. Letter was referred to Street Committee.
Meeting was then recessed until January 20th.
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Recessed meeting was called to order with all councilman present except Sorensen and Tuson.
Bids were opened on Bonds for the Civic Center. They were:
Seattle First National Bank
Foster & Marshall
National Bank of Commerce
Bids were then opened for Bonds on Fire Station.
Foster & Marshall
3.539710 plus premium of $241.50
3.7381%
3.717%
4.25 %
Motion w?s made by Concilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Slygito accept the bid of Seattle
First National Bank at 3.5397 % and the attorney be instructed to draw up necessary ordinance
implementing same. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman,'-Slye to accept the bid of
Foster & Marshall at 44% on the $17,000 fire station issue and the -attorney be instructed to
draw up ordinance. Motion carried.
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Certified checks were returned on bids not accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Christensen to authorize Mayon to
sign necessary documents to implement the acceptance of property involved in the Civic Center
site. Motion carried.
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There was no further business and the meeting adjourned.
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February 79 1961
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present except Tuson
and Simpson.
A motion was made by Councilman Lambe, seconded by Councilman Sorensen to pass Ordinance #866,
accepting the bid on Fire Station ,-#2 bonds from Foster & Marshall and the Pacific National
Bank. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Christensen that Ordinance #867 bb
passed, accepting the bid on the Civic Center Bonds from Seattle First National Bank and the
Pacific Northwest Co. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Lambe that Ordinance ;#868 be -
passed, cash prepayment notice on LID;#102. Motion carried.
A motion was mad$ by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that Emergency Ordinance
#869 be adopted; an agreeme t for dog control with the Snohomish County Humane Education
Society, and public hea ii g'li�0 a or February 21, 1961. Motion carried.
A Petition had been received for vacation of the alley N. of Maple and E. of 101' Ave. It was
the recommendation of the Street Committee that the City not vacate the alley, and a motion
was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the request for the vacation
of the alley N. of 11a.ple and E. of 1Otb Ave. be denied. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Slye th%t the Mayor be
authorized to enter into contract with the Humane Education Society of Snohomish County for
dog control. Motion carried.
Mayor Maxwell appointed Chet Bennett Civil Defense Director of the City of Edmonds, and a
motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Lambe to confirm the Mayor's
appointment. Motion carried.
Mayor Maxwell made the appointments of Larry Hubbard from the Planning Commission and Harve
Harrison from the Council as members representing the City of Edmonds on the Regional Joint
Planning Council.
After discussion and a report from the Committee who had studied the situation, a motion was
made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the Attorney be instructed to
draw up an Ordinance to license the garbage collectors in the City of Edmonds. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Sorensen to take the
necessary steps to release the easement across the former Morrison property on 06 Street.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the Final Plat of
Hunter's Addition be approved. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the Final Plat of
Sunset Acres be approved. Motion carried.
A request to open 71� Avenue between Fir and Elm was received from Bill King, and it was
recommended by the City Engineer that permission be granted. This resulted in a motion
made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the Engineer be
authorized to set the grade on 71� Ave. from Elm to Fir. Motion carried.
It was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Bill King be
authorized to proceed with the opening of 7th from Fir to Elm, under the supervision of the
City Engineer. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the Treasurer
be authorized to issue a cash warrant up to 030,000.00 for further purchase of property for
the Civic Center. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Resolution 452 be
passed, petitioning the Washington State Legislature to allow retaining of Police Courts at
the option of the cities. Motion carried.
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A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Christensen that upon
recommendation of the Street Committee, 9t'' Ave. from Edmonds Way north to Cherry Street be
widened, and this request be referred to the Planning Commission to amend the comprehensive
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