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Park Board Meeting to be held Wednesday, March 20, 1963 at 7:30 P.M. and the City Clerk was instructed
y to mail post cards to Park Board members.
Meeting adjourned.
Acting City Clerk
March 19; 1963
Regular meeting was called to order.by Mayor Pro Tem Tuson with all councilmen present
except Harrison.
Bids were opened on C. I. pipe for the Water Dept. They were:
Pacific States C. I. Pipe Co. $ 2.79 ft-
U. S. Pipe and Foundry Co. $ 2.75 ft. Alternate Bid: $2.845 jobsite
The John Davidson Co., Inc. $ 2.76 ft. Trenchside-jobsite
It was moved by Councilman Smets, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the City accept
the trenchside bid of the John Davidson Co., Inc. However, before a vote was taken,
the motion was withdrawn after a representative from -.Pacific States C. I. Pipe Co.
called attention to the matter of epoxy resin versus cement lining. Councilman Simpson
then suggested that the bids be kept for further study by the Supervisor and Superin-
tendent of Public Works. All companies bidding had a representative present, and they
agreed to the holding of all bids and accompanying certified checks until the next regular
meeting.
Hearing was held on the preliminary assessment roll for LID #1179 paving Hemlock from 71�
to 89. There were no written protests, but three people expressed verbal.protests
Mr. Dan Murray, 807 - 71� Ave. S; Mr, Hoban, 803 - 7R S.; and Mr. Risvold, corner of 721
and Hemlock. The Council advised that there would be a period of 30 days in which to file
a written protest with the City Clerk. It was then moved by Councilman Simpson, seconded
by Councilman Christensen that Ordinance #974 be passed, providing for the improvement of
Hemlock from 74 to 8t' with asph<ic paving, curbs and gutters. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that the final payment on
LID #113 in the amount of $2501.97 be paid to Lake City Gravel & Materials, Inc. Motion
carried.
It was announced that the yearly "Clean -Up Week" had been set for April 1 through April 6.
A report on the "South Central" and "North End" annexation areas was given by Supervisor
Lawson, and resulted in the suggestion by Councilman Christensen that the council meeting
be recessed to the following Tultdftay in order to give sufficient time to the Councilmen
for study of all the findings of `fact regarding the area.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that a storm sewer
easement from Pryde Development.#e accepted. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Ordinance #975 be
passed, cash prepayment expiration on LID #107.. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Smets that Ordinance #976
be passed, amending a section of Ordinance #790 be the addition thereto of a provision to
include protection against defects in workmanship and/or materials in plat improvements.
Motion carried...
A letter from Mr. Thomas V. Messer regarding stipulations set by the Planning Commission
on his subdivision was referred back to the Planning Commission for decision.
A request from Suzanne Lindsay to name 189k Pl. S.W. Lindsay Place in memory of her
mother, and also to consider the renaming of Sound View Place was referred to the Street
Committee.
A letter from Dr. Elmo Beeson and one from Mrs. Gertrude Kolloen regarding cleanup on the
Ballinger sewer LID had been investigated by Moran and Jones, accompanied by the sewer
contractor, previous to tht-,,council meeting and Dr. Beeson was present to express his
satisfaction on the agreed arrangemetts.
In answer to a verbal request from Councilman Simpson, representing the Planning Commission,
a motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the consulting
engineers be instructed to establish the street grade on 81J' Ave. from Casper to Brookmere
Drive. Motion carried.
John Moran was directed to contact Mr...Gunnard Swanson and have him remove a barbed wire
he has installed at 814 and Sprague.
It was moved by Councilman-Tuson, seconded by Councilman 5mets that the City Supervisor
be instructed to look into costs for getting a Public Address System for the Council
Chambers. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that April 16
be set as the date for the final assessment roll hearing on LID #113. Motion carried.
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as the date for hearing on the final assessment roll for LID #115. Motion carried.
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Meeting was then recessed to Tuesday, March 26.
March 269 1963
Recessed meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Tuson with all councilmen
present except Smets, Simpson and.Sorensen..
Motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that Resolution
#79 be passed, accepting the petition of the ".South Central Annexation" area, and
requesting the County Commissioners to call for the eiueetion. Motion carried.
It was then moved by Councilman.Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that Resolution
#80 be passed, accepting the petition of the "North End Annexation" area, and requesting
the County Commissioners to call for an annexation election. Motion cabl;ied.
After research had been made into the epoxy lined C.I.pipe, and with recommendation
for its purchase, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Christensen
that the City accept the low bid of the John Davidson Company, Inc. for the 2800 ft.
of C. I. pipe, at a price of 82.76 per foot, delivered trenchside, jobsite. Motion
carried.
A delegation of people were present to protest the proposed rezoning by the Planning
Commission of the Waterfront north of the ferry dock from M-1 to P-1. They were
advised that the Council had not received the Planning Commission Resolutions as yet,
and the matter could be taken up at the: next regular meeting of the Council.
Meeting was then adjourned.
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April 2, 1963
Meeting was called to order by Mayor McGinness with all councilmen present except
Christensen.
Before any business.could be transacted, Milton Slater, Attorney acting for Aqua Sports
and Eathel Thayer, served the Mayor and Councilmen with a Writ of Prohibition to stop
them from any action they might have taken on the Planning Commission Resolution for
rezoning of the waterfront area north of the Ferry dock. Since there were several
people in the audience prepared to protest this action, they were given a chance to
air their views before the council, but were advised to attend the,meeting of the
Planning Commission when the matter would again be onthe agenda. With the recommenda-
tion of the City Attorney, a motion was made by Councilman Smets, seconded by
Councilman Tuson that Resolution #70 of the Planning Commission to rezone the water-
front from M-1 to P-1 be referred back to the Planning Commission with the suggestion
that they rehold the hearing and make certain that proper publication and posting
are done prior to this. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the regular
monthly bills be —paid and warrants drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the following
printing bills be paid to the Edmonds Tribune -Review: $40 40 on_LID #117; $92.66 on
LID #111; and $101.97 on LID #105. Motion carried.",
A motion was mad by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the following
bills against LID #108 be paid: Contractor's semi-final estimate to Taylor Utilities
Construction,Co. in the amount of $169172.91; $2.00 for an easement filed to Snohomish
County Auditor; $90.27 to the State Treasurer, Dept. of Highways for inspection services;
and $89.55 to United States Post Office for envelopes. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen to authorize the
City Clerk to issue interest -bearing warrants to Southwick, Campbell, Waterman Co. in
the amount of $169354.73 to cover these bills under LID #10$.. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slyer: seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the City Clerk
be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. in the amount
of $3,165.47 to cover the bills against LID #110 as follows: $29225.00 to Lake City
Gravel & Materials, Inc. for final contractor's estimate, and $940.47 to Reid,
Middleton & Associates, Inc. for final engineering services. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the bill
from Joplin Paving Co. for contractor's estimate #4, semi-final, in the amount of
$79206.47 against LID #116 be paid. Motion carried.
It was then moved by Councilman Slye and seconded by Councilman Simpson that the City
Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. in the
amount of $79206.47 to cover the contractor's estimate against LID #116. Motion
carried.
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