1957.09.24_00001September 24,1957
The council met in regular session,the meeting was called to order
by Mayor Burress,councilmen present Were:Frank Holmes,Alex Law,
Dave Jones,Orville WiLmot,Fred Krueger and Merle W&st.
The minutes of the previous meeting of Sept 10th were read,stand
approved as read,minutes of the Special meeting of Sept 17th wereread,stand approved as,read.
Bills were read,The motion by Law seconded by West bills be paid
and warrants drawn.Motion carried.
ßURRENT EXPENSE:.
WARRANTS NOS.8844 thru 8879 paid in the amount of .$3,139.86
WATER &SEWER:
Warrants Nos.4029 thru 4040 paid in the amount of 5,428.78
STREET:
Warrants Nos.1853 thru 1862 paid in the amount of 642.01
PARK:
Warrants Nos.244 thru 246 paid in the amount of 357.13
EQUIPMENT RENTAL:
Warrants Nos.234 thru 241 paid in the amount of 362.06
TRAFFIC CONTROL:
Warrants Nos 208 paid in the amount of 198.40
SANITATION:
Warrant Nos 19 paid in the amount of 2.00
LIBRARY:
warrants Nos.972 thru 985 paid in the amount of 300.49
It was moved by Law seconded by West,that the Progress Payment for
Local Improvement District No.9 Estimate #1 on Peninsula Water Line
in the amount of $37,609.44 for work performed by Kreager Construction
Company on Contract for Local Improvement District No.9 be approved;
that to provide funds for the payment thereof,warrants be drawn against
the Local-Improvement District No.9 fund in favor of Southwick-Camp-
bell &Co,Inc.in the total amount of $37,609.44 bearing interest at
the rate of 5k%per annum and dated September 24th,1957;that the
proceeds of said warrants be deposited in the Local Improvement District
No.9 Construction Fund in favor of Kreager Construction Co in payment
of work performed.
Boys from Jr.Hi-School were present to study city council procedure.
REEORT OF STREET ON.LAKESIDE DRIVE:Committee feels city should spend
no money on fixing streets and recommends that there should have park-
ing on one side of the street only in Knolls Vista on _Loop Drive,and
ask that the police Dept make a study of it.The motion by Law second-
ed by W&st the matter be referred to the Police Dept for study.Motion car.
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING:in Knolls Vista for School children discussion.
EASERENT:FEL Spry wanted to know about city maintaining an easement(Private easement belonging to property owners)Mr.Rector explained t
that being its the property owners easement the city can not maintain it,referr ed to street committee for further study.
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SAFETY COUNCIL'S RECOMKENDATIONS:that have been taken care of.Marina
Drive &Gibby Road,stop sign errected,-also have asked Mr.Abbs to
remove shrubs back.Intersection Wheeler &Hi-way 10,discussion and
to check further.Foot Olive St.and U.S.10,weed problem,taken careof.Alder St.&Broadway recommended turn sign have bigger lettering.
Speed limit on Grape Drive,signs posted 35 MPH.Pedestrian crossingKnollsVista&Shopping Center,Island being put in for.crosswalk.Also Mr.Julian requested a crosswalk at Nelson Road and Skyline Drive
for School childred.
I BIDS L.I.D.#10:Engineers recommendation that we accept the low bid
of Basin Paving Co.The motion by West seconded by Jones to accept the
engineers recommendation.Motion carriëd.
AIRPORT COMMITTEE:reported on by Alex Law,stated that they are still
going over applications for Airport manager,and hope to have it com-pleted by next council meeting.
CITY HALL ANNEX:remodeling tabled until later in meeting.
LETTER FROM CITY ENGINEER:regards to State PHS #18 maintenance read,
suggested a meeting be hefd with State officials and engineers.
MR,JONES from STATE HI-WAY:appeared before the council to explain accessPlanon11-G over pass,Strafford road,Grape Drive and Vista Corner.
The motion by Law seconded by West it be referred back to the engineerandstreetcommitteeforfurtherstudy.
B.E.H,PIPELINE LETTER:in regards to assignment of Contract to Puget
Sound National Bank was read.The motion by Holmes seconded by Wilmot
request be grantád.Motion carried with West voting No.
I A REOUEST FOR AN EXTENSION ON LAUREL DRIVE:in the Trolson Addition wasmadenoactiontaken.
REPORT ON GAS PROJECT BY MR.SNOOKf stated that they have been in
operation two weeks,and are starting a training school,also talks tobe-given to social clubs to further advertise Natural Gas.The motion
by WiLaot seconded by Jones that we approve the budget for gas for thebalanceoftheyear.Motion carried.
CLEAN UP WEEK,OCTOBER 25th &26thZ Sanitary Fill will be open both dayswithnochargesfordanping.Discussion on Garbage Bond.The motion
by Wilmot seconded by Krueger to withhold payment until satisfaction isreceivedonBond.Motion carried wgth Holmes voting No.
RESOLUTION #.163:ON GAS MANAGER:The motion by West seconded by KruegerResolution#163 be adopted.Motion carried.
GAS ORDINANCE RATES:Discussion.The motion by Law seconded by HolmesQrdinancebetabledforfurtherttedyandreportbackatnextcouncilmeeting.West,WLLaot,Jones Against Krueger not voting.Motion lost.The motion by Wilmot seconded by West that we accept recommendation of
I rates that are in the feasibility report.Motion carried with Law votingNo.
ÇITY HALL ANNEX PLAN:was shown by Mr.Rector,stated that the Libraryneededmoreroometc.The motion by Wilmot seconded by West that theplansasshownbecarriedout.Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:-cAM ATTEST /AMabelWatermanMarshallBurress
City Clerk Mayor