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There was no further business,.and the meeting adjourned. •
City Clerk ayor Pro Tem
February 20, 1962
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Tuson with all councilmen present.
A formal request for permission to present a petition for annexation of an area adjoining
Thuesen's Preview Homes on the south and east was brought in by Gary Stewart, stating on
the request that he represented in excess of 10% of the property in the area according to
assessed valuation. Also that the property owners of the area involved agree to the
assumption of the existing indebtedness and to be taxed at the same rate as the other
citizens of the City of Edmonds. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by
Councilman Lambe that March 614 be set as the date for an informal meeting with the
annexation proponents. Motion carried.
A request for street lights on 41h Ave. between Bell and Main was referred to the City
Supervisor and Street Committee to investigate.
The off-street parking problem was referred to a meeting with Mr. Nau of Foster & Marshall
and the business firms of Edmonds.
It was the recommendation of the Street Committee that all the petitions received by the
council pro and con regarding a return to two-way traffic in the business areas be turned •
over to the Planning Commission for study and a report to the council.
A request was received from the Edmonds Shut -In Club for permission to hold a Pansy Tag Day
Sale on April 14, 1962. Permission was granted.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the City accept the
recommendation of the Acting City Engineer and accept the utilities of Bel Aire Division "B"
for maintenance by the City. Motion carried.
A Petition was received for an LID for the installation of sewers on Laurel Street between
101' and 11l' and on 101' Ave. from Laurel St. north to the end of the buldesac. An informal
meeting had been held with the property owners concerned, and therefore, the Attorney was
instructed to draw a Resolution of Intention to begin the procedure for the LID.
A motion was made by Councilman Lambe, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the City accept
the final plat of the Powell Addition. Motion carried.
A request for "Caution" signs for children's safety on 91� N. between Puget Drive and Cherry
St. was referred to the Safety Committee:
A motion was made by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Slye that Resolution #62 be
passed, appointing and authorizing the City Treasurer to act as City Accountant. Motion carried.
Resolution #60 from the Planning Commission was received, and a motion was made by Councilman
Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Resolution ##60 of the Planning Commission be adopted.
Motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman Slye,seconded by Councilman Simpson that
Ordinance #920 be passed, amending the Comprehensive Plan in relation to the recommendation
of the Planning Commission Resolution regarding off-street parking. Motion carried.
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It was decided to notify the Snohomish County Humane Society to send the City of Edmonds a
letter stating that the terms of the 1961 contract be renewed for 1962.
A motion was made by Councilman -Lambe, seconded by Councilman Harrison that Resolution ,#63 be
passed, transferring of the RIW on Sunset Ave. from the Street Dept. to the Park Dept. for
purposes of maintenance only. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Resolution #64 be
passed, regarding over -expended funds on Fire Station ##2. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Lambe, seconded by Councilman Slye that the City accept the
Quit Claim deed from Maude E. Kugelman on 6k Ave. (formerly 6/6 St.) and authorize the City
Clerk to pay the taxes of $14.50 due on the property. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the City accept the
easement from Donald and Julia Gordon for maintenance of storm drainage on Manor Lane. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Councilman'Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Ordinance ,#921 be passed,
cash prepayment notice on LID #106. Motion carried.
It was decided to issue a proclamation declaring a Spring Cleanup Program for the City of
Edmonds from March 12�' through the 24th, with City trucks being used along with assistance
from Sound Disposal Co. and Apex Sno-King, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the City Clerk be
authorized to call for bids for the Street Dept. on a station wagon for the Superintendent of
Public Works, bids to be opened on March 209 1962. Motion carried.
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• It was moved by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the City
Clerk be authorized to call for bids to be opened March 20, 1962 on a Base Station
and 3 Mobile Units, with the Water Dept. to pay for the Base Station and 2 Units,
and the Park Dept. to pay for one mobile unit. Motion carried.
A motion was made by -Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the City
Clerk be authorized to call for bids on from 1950 to 2000 ft. of 8 in. C.I. pipe,
20 hydrants with 20 matching valves, and 3 - 8 in. line valves for the Water Dept.
Bids to be opened on April 3, 1962. Motion carried:
There was no further business, and the meeting adj6urned.
City Clerk Mayor Pro Tem
March 61 1962
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Tuson with all councilmen present.
Residents representing the area adjoining Thuesen's Preview Homes to the south and
east, who asked for permission to present a petition for annexation of their area
to the City of Edmonds, were present at this meeting. After discussion, a motion
was made by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the City will
accept a petition for annexation of the area as described providing the people
involved will, as they agreed at the meeting, assume all existing indebtedness of
the City of Edmonds, that they represent in excess of 10% of the assessed valuation
of the area, and that they agree to be taxed at the same rate as the present
• residents of the City of Edmonds. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Ohristensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that
the City set the date for the bid opening of LID #107, Admiral Way sewers, for
March 27, 1962. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the regular
monthly bills be paid and warrants drawn -on the proper funds. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the
following bills against the Civic Center be paid:
National Bank of Washington for Venne Beauchamp,
contractor's estimate # 5 $169642.18
Hart Plumbing and Heating, estimate # 3 18,106.98
R. Douglas Putnam, checking plans 7.50
Herman Adalist & Associates 16.60
Dan F. Miller & Associates, architect fee lv098.35
Keystone Electric Co., estimates # 3 and # 4 3,536.00
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the
following bills against the Ballinger Trunk Sewer fund be paid:
Seattle General Corporation, estimate # 4 15,673.33
Arthur 0. Helde, easement payment in full 300.00
Motion carried.
• Chief Grimstad asked permission of the council to appoint a third Sergeant for the
Police Department. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Simpson
that the position of third Sergeant for the Edmonds Police Force be approved, and
the Qity Clerk be advised to officially notify the Civil Service Board of this
approval. Motion carried.
Attorney Bennett advised that the final draft of the contract for the Planning Phase
by Clark -Coleman & Rupeiks would be ready for signing shortly, and the council agreed
that this should be done as soon as possible,.
It was decided that a recessed meeting be held on March 27 for opening of bids on
the Admiral Way sewer LID and also to meet with Carlton Nau of Foster & Marshall to
discuss the off-street parking problem.
A motion was made by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that Resolution
of Intention # 157 be passed, for severing of Laurel Street vicinity and the hearing
on the preliminary assessment roll be set for April 3. Motion carried.
A letter from the Alderwood Water District requesting a letter from the City of
Edmonds approving an LID on water service improvements by the Alderwood Water
District was referred to the Water -Sewer Committee.
A letter was received from Mr. Ceebul of School District # 15 requesting permission
for the use of sound trucks, a motorcade 4nd school bands in connection with the
election to be held on March 13. This was referred to the Mayor Pro Tem for the sound
truck permit, and to the Attorney.
A letter from Mr. Bielke asking for a dog leash law in Edmonds was referred to the
Safety Committee for a report.
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