19610418 City Council Minutes•
April 18, 1961
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present except
Christensen and Simpson.
All written protests having been checked by the Engineer on LID #97, a motion was made by
Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that Ordinance #877 be passed, confirming
the final assessment roll on LID#97 as prepared; the sewering of North Edmonds. Motion
carried.
Mayor Maxwell made the appointment of Mrs. J. E. Beaudreau to the Library Board to fill the
position vacated by Miss Frances Anderson. Councilman Sorensen made the motion, seconded
by Councilman Lambe to confirm the mayor's appointment of Mrs. Beaudreau to the Library
Board, effective May 1, 1961. Motion carried.
Mayor Maxwell appointed John Moran as Superintendent of Public Works for the City of
Edmonds, to be effective May 1, 1961. It was moved by Councilman Slye and seconded by
Councilman Harrison that the mayor's appointment of John Moran as Superintendent of Public
Works be confirmed. Motion carried.
A bid for one of the houses on the Civic Center site was received, and a motion was made
by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the bid of Floyd Crouse for the
Forsyth house at 516 Hebe Way be accepted for the amount of $702.00. Motion carried.
Resolution #41 of the Planning Commission was received, to widen 9th Ave. from Westgate to
Cherry Street to a width of 60 ft., except that portion from 110 ft. north of Daley Street
to Casper, which would be 50 ft. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by
Councilman Slye to adopt Resolution #41 of the Planning Commission and instruct the City
Attorney to prepare an ordinance to add this plan to the Comprehensive Plan of the City
• of Edmonds. Motion carried.
A Petition to annex the property known as Lot 1, Block 1, plat of Pine Acres to the City
of Edmonds was received from the one property owner involved. A motion was made by
Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen to accept the petition for annexation of
Lot 1, Block 1, plat of Pine Acres with the understanding that all costs of annexation,
including publishing of notices, etc. were to be paid for by th,. owners.presenting the
petition, and the attorney be instructed to proceed with the preparation for the necessary
action, with the hearing to be held on May 16, 1961. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Lambe, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the Alley
grade ge'tween Pine and Fir and 8k and "B" Streets be accepted and approved, and added to
the City files. Motion carried.
The drainage problem on the property near Paradise Lane was referred to the Street
Committee for investigation.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman Slye to pass Ordinance
#878 to vacate Hebe Way. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye to pass Ordinance #879,
amending the curfew law, regulating minors on public streets after hours. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Lambe to accept the statutory
warranty deed for the beach property from the Port of Edmonds to the City of Edmonds.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the Mayor be
• authorized to negotiate for the sale of the Anderson house on the Civic Center site at the
best figure obtainable. Motion carried.
The petition for the proposed LID for sewers on Euclid Street was checked by the Attorney,
and it was found that the proponents were about 47% of those needed, so it was referred
back for lack of sufficiency of signatures.
A motion was made by Councilman Lambe, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #880 be
passed,,amending the control of firearms. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye to instruct the
Engineer to provide the alley grade between 9th and 8k Avenues, between Maple and Alder.
Motion carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk or
May 2, 1961
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that at the request of
the School District, the City approve the amended plan for sewering of the Maplewood
Elementary school. Motion carried.
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