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Home My WebLink About1959 City Council Minutes1 1 December 16, 1958 continued Mr. French requested that the Council give their permission to publish a call for bids to be opened at 2:00 p.m., January 5th for fuel oil and gasoline and also for bids covering the City's liability insurance on all equipment. The Council agreed to grant his request. The City Manager asked the City Council for permission to take a vacation the 2hth and the 26th of December, 1958. Permission was granted. The report of claims against the City for the first half of December, 1958 was read to the Council and hearing no objections, Mayor Pro -tem Berentson referred them to the Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr. Strom and seconded by Mr. Bernard, that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Councilman Strom requested the Council to consider some action in regard to the bad lighting at 35th and Commercial where the highway intersects with Commercial Avenue. The City Manager agreed to take the matter up with the Highway District asking for proper lights as well as traffic direction at this point. The City Water Superintendent, Mr. F. E. Clark, advised the Council that there had been a rupture in a 24 inch transmission line and that he was asking the City to curtain th$ use of water for at least 10 to 18 hours in order to make necessary repairs. The pulp mill had agreed to shut down their operations as well as the two refineries who were curtailing their operations also. Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the Council adjourn at 9:10 p.m. Roll call..Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. ATTEST: FRANK D. KINSEY, JR. A. I. MUSTACICH, MAYOR 7 CITY CL January 6, 1959 A regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Mustacich presiding: The Invocation was given by Reverend William Graler. The roll was called with Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom present. The minutes of the previous meeting were considered and Mr. Fosse called the Council's attention to the fact that a typographical error was made regarding the R Avenue vacation. This error was so ordered= corrected. After hearing no further corrections or alteriations, Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that due to the fact that each Councilman had a copy for study and that copies were available at the City Clerk's Office upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. Roll call. All ayes. Motion carried. , The,City Clerk read a letter -from Coderts Heating & Appliance requesting the renewal of the Television Cable Contract with the City. The letter asked that the contract be renewed extending the present terms and conditions to a 10 year period. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the renewal be granted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom. 'Motion carried. The City Clerk read a letter from Henry Biesheuval of the Marine Club Tavern asking for a dance license at a fee of $25. Mr. French stated that he had checked with the Chief of Police who informed him that it would made no difference regarding police control than any other establishment. Mayor Mustacich stated that he had investigated this business and considered it orderly. After more discussion, Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the license be issued to Mr. Biesheuval. 22 January 6, 1959 -continued Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr. French informed the Council that sealed bids had been opened January 5th for gasoline, fuel oil, etc., and recommended that the low bid fdr each item be accepted. Lour bids were as follows: Shell Furnace Oil $0.1119 Standard Auto Diesel Fuel $0.135 Texas Hi -test Gasoline $0.2345 Island Transfer Fuel Oil $3.74 per BBL Union Regular Gasoline $0.2024 Union Stove Oil $0.1257 Mr. Bernard moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted. Mr. Ness seconded the motion. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr. French informed the Council that bids had been received on the Blanket Liability Policy for the City. The bid of General of America, bid through Francisco -Webber, was $3,793.58 and the bid of Northwestern Life Insurance, bid throught Scott 0. Richards was $3,030.59. Mr. French stated that he felt the Liability should be increased from $50,000--$100,000 to $100,000 to $300.000 because of the tendencies toward higher damage claims. He also stated that Mr. Richards had informed him that an additional charge of $112 would have' to be made for the increased coverabe. Mr. Webber stated that Generales charge would be about the same. Motion was made by Mr. Mustacich and seconded by Mr. Bernard that the bid of Northwestern be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr. Clark stated that some money had been budgeted by the Water Department to take care of smaller claims resulting from water damage. A motion was made by Mr. Strom and seconded by Mr. Fosse that we extend our liability limit=from $50,000--$100,000 to $100,000-4300,000 and include the added premium in the bid price. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager asked for permission from the Council to call for bids on the following: Police Car Hydraulic Backhoe, with loader budket Printing calculator 1511 water meter for the filter plant Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the City Manager be given permission to call for the bids. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr. French informed the Council he felt that a more comprehensive plan was needed for the various insurance policies of the City. He stated Mr. Webber had offered to contact an engineer of his insurance company to make a study and report to the Council. Mr. French recommended that this study be made. Nr. Ness moved to accept the recommendation of the City Manager. Mrs. Antonius seconded the motion. Roll call. Ayes: Nesq, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr. French asked the Council for permission to change the prior service record of Mr. J. B. Goff from 10-3-46 to 1-1-42 in regard to his Statewide Retirement Status. Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Ness seconded to grant permission. Ro-1 call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Bernard and Strom. Motion carried. The Council asked that Mr. French contact the officials of West Coast Telephone Company to set a date for a meeting to discuss the proposed business and occupation tax further. The report of claims against the City for the second half of December, 1958, was read to the Council and hearing no objections, Mayor Mustacich r6ferred them to the Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by the Finance Committee. a motion was made by Mr. Strom and seconded by Mr. Mustacich that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. N X a 1 Ll 1 - I 23 January 6, 1959 continued Mr. French reported on the Civil Defense Meeting he had attended in Everett last month. Representatives from nearly all cities were present and it was stressed the need for preparedness for every kind og emergency. He also stated that there was available to every city, surplus equipment at a great reduction. Mr. French informed the Council that Mr. Oliver Hauge's name had been submitted as purchaser of any needed items. Mr. French informed the Council that a meeting would be held in connection with the 17th Street Improvement District on January 16,1959 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. French reported on the Legislative Sub Committee 040 District meeting which he had attended. He emphasized the high caliber of our local legislators. He stressed the importance of citizens contacting their legislators on various issues. Mayor Mustacich stated that at the next study meeting the Civil Defense matter would be taken up by the Council. Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Agtonius, Ymstacich, Fosse, Bernard, aad Strom. Motion carried. ATTEST: _ J DIANE HOLMI CITY CLERK A. I. MUSTACICH, MAYOR January 16, 1959 A regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Mustacich presiding. The Invocation was given by Reverend Splawn. The roll was called with Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strompresent. The minutes of the previous meeting were considered. Mr. French stated that the low bid of the Texas Company was listed as Ethyl Gasoline and should be listed as High -Test Gasoline. The minutes were so ordered corrected. After hearing no further corrections or alter- ations, Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that due to the fact that each Councilman had a copyfor study and that copies were available at the City Clerk's Office, upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. Roll call. AyeS: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Clerk read a letter from Foster and Kleiser requesting the location of a sign at 21st and Commercial. Mr. French advised the Council that it was not an additional sign but a relocation and the Planning Commission had recommended that Foster and Kleiser be allowed to erect the sign. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Fosse seconded that the relocation be allowed. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The West Coast Telephone Company Franchise was then discussed. Mr. French stated that he had been advised by a Bellingham City Official that the City of Bellingham was still negotiating with Pacific Tel and Tel regarding their franchise. He stated further that he felt the City should give the City of Bellingham support in their negotiations. Mayor Mustacich advised the Council he would contact the Mayor of Bellingham giving them full support from the City of Anacortes. Regarding the City's negotiations with West Coast Telephone, the City Attorney advised the Council to hold the negotiations in abeyance until further work from Bellingham. The City Manager asked the Council's permission to call for bids for printing and tires for various City Equipment. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Ness seconded that permission be granted. 24 �_b January 16, 1959 continued. p X Roll call. Aye@: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, '.Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The Mayor recommended the following appointments to the History Board: Lloyd Foster, 1 year; C. F. Stafford, 2 years; Wallie Funk, 3 years; Martin Miller, 4 years; and Ann Beesner, 5 years. Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Strom seconded the appointments be made. Mayor Mustacich recommended the History Board be commended for the work they had already done. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, nBerentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mayor Ylustacich recommended that Sargeant Ernest Brooks be appointed to fill the vacancy of Glade Cain, in Civil Defense, who was no longer a resident of Anacortes. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the appointment be made. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. It was decided that the Civil Defense Unit of the City be expanded and this action would be discussed further by the Council at a study meeting. Mayor Mustacich informed the Council that the terms of Don McDugle, Iran Antonius, and Bill Little had expired on the Board: -of Adjustment. The Mayor recommended their re -appointments. Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Berentson seconded that the recommendation be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: News, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mayor Mustacich informed the Council that the terms of Bill Turner, Steve Dunthorne, and R. E. Smith had expired on the Planning Commission. The Mayor recommended their re -appointments. Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the recommendation be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mayor Mustacich informed theCouncil that the terms of Irvin Rydberg and Dr. Tom Brooks had expired on the Park Board, However, he stated that Mr. Rydberg did not wish a re -appointment. After some discussion it was decided that this matter would be taken up with the other members of the Park Board and considered at a later Council meeting. Mayor Mustacich informed the Council that the term of Mr. L. Truleon had expired on the Library Board and recommended the appointment of P. E. Malson. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the recommendation be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Nest', Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried.. Mayor Mustacich informed the Council that the term of Fred Brokens had expired on the Cemetery Board and recommended his re- appointment. Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Berentson seconded that the recommendation be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Nesp, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Ilotion carried. Mayor Mustacich recommended that Charles Williams be re -appointed to the Civil Service Commission since his term had recently expired. Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the recommendation be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Anton:i_iis, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney read an ordinance amending the pease lties affecting the traffic ordinance. Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Berentson seconded that the ordinance be adopted and assigned No. 1253 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to sign and publish same. Roll ca11. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The report of claims against. the City for the first half of January, 1959 and the final claims for 1958 were read to theCouncil. After hearing no objections, Mayor Mustacich referred them to the Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr. Strom and seconded by Mr. Bernard that the claims be allowed and warrants draim in favor of same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, andStrom. Motion carried. January 16, 1959 continued The Treasurerts report for the month of December, 1958 was read to the Council and ordered placed on file. Mr. French discussed the Legislative Bulletin he had received from the Association of Washington Cities. He discussed Senate Bills No. 25 and No. 51 which were now up before the Rules Committee. He stated he had talked to 11r. Floyd Jennings and that he hopedthe Council members would convey their opinions to the Legislators on the two bills. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Strom seconded that telegrams be sent. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr. French reported on the work that the Citizen's Committee were doing on the Storm Sewers. He said that they are doing a tremendous job. The City Manager reported that he had contacted the State Highway Commission regarding the traffic control sign at 35th and Commercial. Mr. Roy Nesbitt, of the State Highway Comm-.ssion, had made a survey and reported that the Department would paint a wide white line and relocate existing signs marking Highway 99 further north to give tourists a more advanced notice of the highway. He also stated they would erect an overhead sign. Mr. French stressed the feeling that there would not be much hope of getting a more suffieient lighting system on the approach of the new highway. The City Manager reported that he had made a study of the total revenue taken in during the free -Christmas parking. He estimated a loss of $106 for the 6 days, the average being $18 per day during the extension of the meters over the Holidays. Mr. French stated that the petition for paving J Avenue was being circulated and so far 67% of the benefitedproperty owners had signed. He also stated that the water lines and storm sewers and sanitary sewers would have to proceed any paving and that the City Engineer is proceeding on the design for the sewer. Mr. French reported that he had met with the 17th Street Improve- ment District to explain what was involved to get views of the benefited property owners. They are still working bh..the petitions. The City Manager stated that certain phases of our Plumbing Code were obsolete. He and the Plumbing Inspector had made a study of the code to find one that would be more advantageous to the City. Mr. French recommended the Council ask the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance adopting this new Plumbing Code with certain reservations. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Berentson seconded to accept the recommendation of the City Manager. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney stated that Ray Robinson, 3rd and T Avenue, had contacted him regarding the utilization of T Avenue. The Attorney requested the Council's permission to notify Ames Wrecking Yard to clear T Avenue so that the full utilization of T Avenue may be affected. Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Ness seconded to give the City Attorney authority to contact Ames Wrecking. Roll call.. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney presented the Council with an agreement between the City of Anacortes and Vance Coder regarding the television cable. He recommended that the renewal be allowed as soon as the extension was bonddd and liability insurance was received by the City. Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, andStrom. Motion carried. Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Ness seonnded that the Council adjourn at 8:55 p.m. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. A. 1. MUSTACICH, MAYOR ATTEST: &LERK� C/ DM4 RHOLM,�JTY 25 26 February 3, 1959 A regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Anscortes was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Mustacich presiding. The Invocation was given by Reverend Graler. The Roll va13called with Ness., Antonius, Mustacich, Fosee, Berentson, End Strom present. The minutes of the previous meeting were considered and after hearing no corrections or alterations, Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Fosse seconded that due to the fact that each Councilman had a copy for study and that copies were available at the City Clerk's Office upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse Berentson, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Clerk read two letters from Senator Martin regarding House Bills No. 25 and No. 51. The Council instructed the City Manager to keep in contact with Martin regarding these two bills. The City Clerk read a letter from the Boy Scouts requesting free use of the City Hall Dining Room. Discussion followed after which it was decided to deny the request inasmuch that all other requests of that'.nature had beendenied. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich. Fosse, Berentson, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney read a Resolution regarding the City's participation in exchange of employment between various public agencies of the State of Washington without loss of service credits earned by such employees in the various pension or retirement systems. After some discussion, it was referred to a study meeting for further contemplation. The City Manager advised the Council that bids had been received on a 16" open -flow meter. The only bid received was from Sparling Meter Compare* in the amount of $956.50. The City Manager recommended that the bid be accepted. Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager informed the Council that he received a bid on a printing calculator for the Engineering Department from Bellingham Business Machines in the amount of $697.50. Mr. French recommended that the bid be accepted. '.Mr.: Fosse moved and Mr. Berentson seconded that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Fosse, Mustacich, Berentson, and Strom. Motion carried.' The City Manager reported to the Council that he had been studying the sewer charge for connections to the sanitary sewer system. He stated that heretofore a $15 fee had been assessed to persons connect- ing to the sanitary sewer. He also stated this policy had been in force since the adoption of the sanitary sewer system in 1953• He stated that he would recommend a $50 fee to be assessed to those people connecting to the sanitary sewer. After further discussion it was referred to a study session before taking further action. Mayor Mustacich advised the Council that he had contacted Mr. Irvin Rydberg and Mr. Rydberg did not wish to be reappointed to the Park Board. The re -appointment was referred to a study meeting. Mayor Mustacich informed the Council that he had been advised of a State Law stating that a Councilman be appointed to the Civil Defense ADjustment Board. Councilman Strom volunteered. The Council was much in favor of Mr. Strom holding this position. The report of claims against the City for the second half of January, 1959 was read to the Council. After hearingno objections, Mayor;Mustacich referred them to the Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr. Strom and seconded by Mrs. Antonius that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of same. Roll call. Ayes: Nesq, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, and Strom. Motion carried. The West Coast Telephone Franchise was discussed. The City Attorney stated that he had been in contact with the City Attorney of Bellingham but that the latter had been so busy with other affairs of the City that he had not had time to pursue the City's action regarding the gegotiations with Pacific -Tel and Tel. He stated he would contact 1 I� 1 27 February 3, 1959 continued the Bellingham Attorney and report to the City Council at a later date. Mr. French asked for the Councils support on House Bill No.296, which provides that cities shall receive 10% of the States sales and excise taxes. Mr. French informed the Council that he had talked to Mr. Jennings who was at the Legislature and Mr. Jennings reported to him that there would be a discussion at a later date regarding this bill and he would notify Mr. French who would in turn notify the Council so they could make plans to attend. Mr. French stated that he had received a communication from the State Highway Department notifying him that an engineer would be% in Anacortes to survey the route for the highway to the new ferry terminal. Mr. French stated that work was continuing on the J Avenue project and that the Engineering Department was working on actual cost of water and sewer lines. Mr. French advised the Council that the fill had been completed on Oakes Avenue and that the paving was yet to be started. He also stated we had hired equipment and men at cost from the County. The Council then discussed the sewer, south on 22nd Street, whichhad failed to carry the load of surfacb water in the recent rain. It was decided no action would be taken at this time due to the fact that a storm sewer study was in progress. Mr. French informed the Council that a spring weed survey would be starting soon. He stated that the new ordinance regarding weed abatement would be in effect and he would make a survey to ascertain which streets needed TJeed removal. Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the weed survgy be made. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr. Clark requested the Council to establish the policy of making water main extensions provided the property owners would bear the entire cost of installation plus the regular $60 tap charge. Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Ness seconded that this charge be made. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Berentson seconded that the Council adjourn at 9:11 p.m. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, and Strom. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. ATTEST: DIA'I1 ENli0LN1.4 e -b ERK A. I. MUSTACICH, MAYOR February 17, 1959 A regular meAting of the City Council for the City of Anacortes was called tb order at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Pro -tem Berentson presiding. The Invocation was given by Reverend Splawn. The roll was called with Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom present. The minutes of the previous meeting were considered and. after hearing no alterations or corrections, Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Fosse seconded that due to the fact that each Councilman had a copy for study and that copies were available at the City Clerk's Office upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. Motion carried. 9 February 17, 1959 continued A letter was read from Ray Robinson of Robinson Marine Ways requesting the City to write a letter to Bert Cole, Department of Natural Resources giving the City's approval of Mr. Robinson obtaining a 10 year lease on the Harbor area lying directly north of the north line of U Avenue which is approximately 75 feet deep by 80 feet wide. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the City Manager write a letter to Mr. Bert Cole. Roll call. Ayes: Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. A letter was read from Mr. Earle Tinius of Statewide Retirement regarding the reciprocity agreement between the City of Anacortes and various other City and State agencies. After discussion, the Council' requested Mr. French to contact Mr. Tinius to get more information and the matter will be taken up at a later date. The City Clerk read a letter from Bob Pleas requesting a dance license to hold dances in the City Hall Gym. A discussion followed the reading of the letter, after which Mr. Fossemoved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the request be denied due to the age of the applicant and that the applicant should be advised to contact an organization or a group of parents to sponsor the dances. Roll call. Ayes: ANtonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr. Harley Sutt spoke from the audience requesting an advance of $500 for garbage collection. Mr. Bernard moved and Yr. Strom seconded that Yr. Sutt be advanced the $500 which will be deducted from his payment for the first months coll.ectiom of Rocket Sanitation Company. Roll. call. Ayes: Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. A letter was read from Mr. W. C. Little requesting the use of the parking meter in front of Western Auto Supply from January 22, 1959 through March 31, 1959 for a fee of $5. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Fosse seconded that Mr. Little be allowed to have the use of the meter, however, the Council instructed the City Manager to notify Mr. Little that in the future the request must be presented to the Council before the car was placed in front of the store. A discussion followed and Mr. Strom asked for an amendment to the motion, which was granted by Mr. Bernard and Mr. Fosse, that additional payment be made by Mr. Little; due to the fact that the automobile would be occupying the meter for approximately 22 months, the exact amount to be determined by the City Manager. Roll call.. Ayes: Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Clerk read a letter from the Park Board which stated that they fully approved the type of building that the Girl Scouts are planning to erect. The Council concurred with the Park Board's decision. The City Manager announced that bids had been received for the Police Car. It was his recommendation that the bid of Swensen Motors for a 1959 Plymouth in the amount of $2294 be accepted. Mrs. Antonius moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted. Roll call.. Ayes: Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr. French also stated that he would have for his own use, the present Plymouth Police Car, thus saving the City $35 per month in mileage. The City Manager informed the Council that bids had been received for City Tires for the year 1959 in the amount of $13532.82. It was his recommendation that Walrod Tire Service be awarded the bid. Mr. Bernard moved and Yr. Strom seconded that the City Manager's recommendation be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager informed the Council that a bid from the Anacortes American had been received for the City's printing for the year 1959. The bid was the same as the year just passed; that being --77¢ per one hundred words for the first insertion and 470 per hundreds words for each subsequent insertion. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the bidbe accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. X 1 I. February 17, 1959 continued The Financial Report for the month of Aanuary, 1959 was presented to the Council and ordered placed on file. The City Manager's Annual Report for 1958 was received by the Council. Mr. French stated that he had been advised that very few citizens were writing their Legislators regarding Legislation they wished passed by the Legislature. He stressed the need for citizens to contact their Legislators regarding Legislation they wished passed. The report of claims against the City for the first half of February, 1959 was read to the Council. After hearing no objections, Mayor Pro -tem Berentson referred them to the Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr. Strom and seconded by Mrs. Antonius that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of same. Roll call. Ayes: Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney reported that he had the bond for the City Clerk and. that the bond was in proper from, however, he felt the size of the bond should be increased. The City Manager was requested to look into this matter. The City Attorney also reported that he had the Per- formance Bond for Rocket Sanitation Service. The Bond was a cash bond in Excrow at Peoples National Bank. He stated that in his opinion this bond aas as acceptable as a Surety Bond and that it met all require- ments as to form. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Fosse seconded that the Council approve and accept the bond of Rocket Sanitation. Roll. call. Ayes: Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr. Harley Sutt spoke from the audience regarding the possibility of procuri.ng identification tags for the garbage cans to enable his Company to make a more accurate billing of services rendered the public. He stated that in his opinion, a metal tag should be used for this operation. After a discussion, the matter was referred for further study and Mr. French was requested to meet with Mr. Sutt to discuss the matter further. Mr. Fosse moved and lir. Strom seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 8:57 p.m. Roll call.. Ayes: Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Notion carried. ATTEST: J ��rlG/ D ERHOLI� 'ITY CLERK A. I. MUSTACICH, MAYOR March 3, 1959 A regualr meeting of the City Council for the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Mustacich presiding. The Invocation was given by Reverend Barfoot. The roll vat called with Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom present. The minutes of the previous meeting were considered and after hearing no alterations or corrections, Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Fosse seconded that due to the fact that each Councilman had a copy for study and that copies were available at the City Clerk's Office upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. Motion carried. The City Clerk read a letter from Yr. Jim Fritz of KAGT requesting the rental of all parking meters in the City on March 20th and 21st at $28 per day making a total of $56 for two days. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Fosse seconded that the request be granted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. motion carried. 30 March 3, 1959 continued Nr. Fritz also requested permission to block off one street for one block from 5th Street to 6th Street to display boats and automobiles on. Commercial Avenue. He also wanted to block off 7th or 8th Street, the first block west of Commercial for March 21st in the afternoon. A discussion followed and Mr. Berentson requested the City Manager to notify the City Fire Department oi' the blocked off area in case the need for fire protection arose. Mr. Bernard moved and trir. :Strom seconded that Pair. Fritz's request be granted with the concurrance of the City I•fanager in deciding the street to be blocked off for the March 21st festivities. Roll call. Ayes: Fess, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Lloyd O'Neal requesting permission to erect a concession stand to sell sofe drinks, hot dogs, ice cream, and candy. The City Manager stated that he had contacted the Park Board and they had recommended that the request be granted as it would be an additional service to the Park. The City Attorney statsd that Air. O'Neal should furni.sh the City with a statement of his various insurance policies regarding General Liability Insurance. A motion was made by Air. Bernard and seconded by Yr. Strom that the City Attorney draw up the agreement and submit it to the Council. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, 1ustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, andStrom. Motion carried. The City Manager informed the Council that there was being set up a State Beautification Committee and that he would recommend the appointment of Mrs. David Smith as Chairman of th&s Committee. Yr. Strom moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and that Yrs. Smith be appointed Chairman. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Yustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Clerk read a letter from the Housing Authorit,�r of Anacortes stating they were contemplating asking for bids for remoaal of 69 units in the north half of the Housing Project. Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the Housing Authority be instructed to proceed as soon as possible and that the unites be restricted from being used anywhere within the City. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berenteon, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mayor Mustacich recommended to the Council that Mr. Harold Sherman be appointed to fill the expired term of Mr. Irvin Rydberg to the Park Board. Mr. Strom moved. and Mr. Bernard seconded that the recommendation of the Mayor be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mubtacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mayor Mustacich recommended that Mr. Alex (Benny) Moran be appointed as Clothing Coordinator for Civil Defense. Imo. Berentson moved and ATr. Ness seconded that -the Mayor's recommendation be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius., Mustacich., Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager informed the Council that he had studied the matter of the City Clerk's Bond and would recommend that, the bond be increased from $1,000 to $10,000. Mr. Mustacich moved and Mr. Fosse seconded that the City Manager's recommendation be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Alustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager informed the Council that he had been checking into the different quotations on a tank truck to haul pulp liquor if the City decided to surface the streets with waste liquor again this year. After discussin& the matter, it was referred to the City Manager to get further information from Coos Bay Pulp Corporation regarding the price of pulp liquor to the City for the year 1959• The Council was furnished with copies of the various city phone bills including some of the free phones. Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the matter be tabled and taken up at a later data:. The City Manager informed the Council that he had been in contact with Raymond Robinson regarding the opening of T Avenue between 3rd and lith Streets. He brought before the Council for their consideration the date of March 31st for the opening of the Avenue. He informed the 1 1 1 31 March 3, 1959 continued Council that he had been in contact with Ames Wrecking and they would be out by that date. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the date of March 31st be approved for the opening. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Beraard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney informed the Council that'he had the proposed Plumbing Code very nearly ready for consideration by the Council but that..he wished to check further with'the Plumbing Inspector before submitting the Ordinance to the Council. The City Manager brought before the Council the proposed contract payment to West Coast Mechanical Contractors of the Automatic Control System in the amount of $3,462.32. Mr. Berentson moved and Air. Strom seconded that it be approved for payment. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried.. The report of claims against the City for the second half of February, 1959, was read to the Council. After hearing no objections Mayor Mustacich referred them to the Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr. Strom and seconded by Mr. Bernard that the claims be allowed -and warrants drawn in favor of same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosee, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager reported that various L.I.D petitions had been received by his office. He stated that additional work would have to be done in these districts due to the fact that so far they did not have the required assessed valuation. The City Manager requested permission of the Council to attend the. City Manager's Convention in Tacoma on April 9th through 11th. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that he be allowed to go. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager informed the Council that the "Jtt Avenue project was continuing and that they would be asking for bids soon. He stated there was money in the budget to cover this project. Discussion followed regarding 41st Street to determine some possible means §f paving by L.I.D. The City Manager ioms instructed to meet with various residents on 41st Street to find some way to bring the district into reality. The City Attorney requested concurrance of the Council to allow the Mayor and City Clerk to sign agreement of roadway acquisition for the \ new ferry terminal in the event that the matter came up before the next Council meeting. He stated that he would first check any proposed agree- ment before instructing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign. Mr. Strom moved and Air. Fosse seconded that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign under the above conditions. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Mustacich seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. A.I. MUSTACICH, MAYOR ATTEST: D NE ERHOLM, CITY CLERK 'V';0'J March 17, 1959 A regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Pro -tem Berentson presiding. The Invocation was given by Reverend Barfobt. The roll was called with Antonius, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom present. 32 March 17, 1959 continued The minutes of the previous meeting were considered and after hearing no alterations or corrections, Mr. Fosse, moved and Mr. Strom seconded that due to the fact that each Councilman had a copy for study and that copies were available at the City Clerk's Office upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. The City Clerk read a letter from Western Disposal, Inc. regarding the uncollected garbage accounts in Anacortes. The City Manager stated that he had contacted Western Disposal regarding a proposed settlement of 65% of the total outstanding amount of $4,426.25. Western Disposal, Inc. stated the proposed settlement of 65% was acceptable to them. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and 65% of all outstanding bills be paid to Western Disposal. Roll call. Ayes: Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Clerk read a letter from the U. S. Army Engineer regarding the electrical supply line at Mount Erie. The prints of the sketch were presented to the Council. The proposed electric supply line would be over and across Mount Erie Park. The City Manager stated that it would be up the west slope of Mount Erie and the wires would be ever the top of Mount Erie. Mr. Bernard moved and Mrs. Antonius seconded that the matter be tabled until all the previous correspondence and copies of the minutes regarding the previous action be assembled and studied. Roll call. Ayes: Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Clerk read a letter regarding the claims for damages from Mrs. fjar;y Wilkerson and Mr. A. F. Gratzer. It was the recommendation of the Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company that both claims be denied. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the recommendation of the Insurance Company be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Antnnius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Clerk read a letter from the AnacortesChamber of Commerce requesting the Council to meet with the Planning Commission to study the Service Station situation on Commercial Avenue. They requested that some way be found to prevent Service Stations from occupying all the desirable positions on Commercial Avenue. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that they would table this request until the Attorney had checked with other Cities regarding their Zoning Ordinances. Poll call. Ayes: Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Harold K. Butler notifying the Council of his resignation from the Board of Trustees of the Library Board of the City of Anacortes. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the City write a letter of appreciation to Mr. Butler for his work on the Library Board and accept his resignation with regret. Roll call. Ayes: Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, andStrom. Motion carried. The City Attorney read the proposed agreement draft wixth Mr. Floyd O'Neal regarding the Washington Park concession. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the City Attorney draw up the agreement and present it at the next meeting. Roll call. Ayes: Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager presented the Council with copies of the proposed weed abatement District No -59-1. The proposed District was signed by the Fire Chief and the County Sanitarian who stated that there was a fire hazard and a menace to public health safety on the lots involved in the District. TheDistrict extended from 4th Street to 12th Street from Commercial Avenue to 0 Avenue. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the City YAnager be authorized to proceed as of March 17, 1959 on this Weed Abatement District. Roll call. Ayes: Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager informed the Council that petitions had been received for a Back Hoe for the Water Department. It was the recommendation of the City Engineer, Mr. Clark, that the bid of Van's Equipment, of Burlington, be accepted in the amount of. $7010.36. Mr. Clark stated that the amount of this bid was more than what was in the budget, 1 1 11 Im March 17, 1959 continued However, he stated that the 'dater Department was in the processf selling the Street Department a truck and also goint to sell the,/Digger to the Cemetery Department. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the recommendation of the City Engineer and City Manager pl� accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and SProm. Motion carried. The City Manager informed the Council that the Street Department Mower was approximately 8 years old and needed much repair. He stated he had contacted Gravely Northwest, Inc., in Lynnwood, and that the City could trade in the old mower and get a new one for a difference of $366.87. The City Manager recommended that the City take advantage of this offer. Yr. Strom moved and Mr. Fosse seconded that the recomm- endation of the City Manager be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager informed the Council that he had received a petition for the "Q" Avenue Street Improvement District. He stated the proposed paving project met the requirements for both assessed valuation and number of petition signatures. He Mould recommend. the Council consider the inauguration of the Street Improvement District. The first sten being to direct the preparation off"a resolution of intent including authorization to procede with an engineering survey and estimate the cost. He stated this could be done by the City Employees. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Fosse seconded that the resolution of intent be prepared and that the City proceed. Roll call. Ayes: Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The Financial Report for the month of February was presented to the Council and ordered placed on file. The report of claims against the City for the first half of March, 1959, was read to the Council. After hearing no objections, Mayor Pro -tem Berentson referred them to the Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Mrs. Antonius.that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of same. Poll call. Ayes: Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager informed the Council that he had been in contact with Mr. Mi3ler of Coos Bay Pulp regarding the price of pulp liquor for this year. He stated that last year the liquor had cost the City $5 per .1000 gal3ons and that thls year Yr. Miller had quoted him prices of: 2502000 $2.50 per 1000 gallons 5001000 2.25 per 1C00 gallons 7501000 2.00 per 1.000 gall.onti 13000,000 1.75 per 1000 gallons 1,500,000 1.50 per 1000 gallons He stated that last year the City had 1ised approximately 500,000 gallons of pulp liquor. Mr. French called. the Council's attention to to the fact that there would be over 50% reduction in price this year. He also stated that the bill would be paid at the endof the dry season and that the total would be billed on one rate. The City Manager informed the Council that he had been in contact with National Tank and Pipe Company of Portland, Oregon and that they had quoted a price of $368.65 for a tank. :Mr. Fosse moved and Yr. Strom seconded that the recommendation of the City I -Tanager regarding the price of pulp liquor and the purchase of the tank be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom/ Motion carried. Mr. French informed the Council that he had been in contact with the State Highway Department and that they had installed two lights on Commercial Avenue at 36th Street and that they were going to proceed with relocating the sign markings on Highway 99. Mr. Strom congratulated the City Manager on his handling of the Council's trip to Olympia for the Officials Day with the Washington State Legislature. He commended him for his ability to introduce the Council to the various members of the Legislature. Yr. French replied 3 March 17, 1959 continued that he wished to congratulate the Council on their fine work in explainir_g the City's problems to the Legislature. Councilman Bernard suggested that the applicable Legislation passed at this session of the Legislature be read at the next meeting. Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the meeting adjourn at 8:55 p.m. Roll call. Ayes: Nntoni.us, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. A. I. MUSTACICH, PAYOR ATTEST O '4 HE ERiiOLM, LLERK April 7, 1959 a. A regular meeting of the City Council. for the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Muttacich presiding: The Invocation was given by Reverend Schaffer. The roll was called with Ness, Antonius, M stac ich, Berentson, Bernard present. The minutes of the previous meeting were considered and after hearing no alterations or corrections, I -1r. Ness moved and Mrs. Antonius seconded that due to the fact that each Councilman had a copy for study and that copies were available at the City Clerk's Office upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. The City Clerk read a letter from the Army Engineers regarding the proposed power line up Mount Erie. Mr. French read excerpts ?'ron previous Council minutes regarding the Council's action on the matter Of the Army Engineers putting the lines underground. The City Attorney advised the Council that the former Council had accepted the proposed' underground line. After a discussion, Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Berentson seconded that the Council grant right-of-way and allow the Army Engineers to proceed with the exception that the first 350 feet of the line be installed for any land owned by the City. Roll. cal?. Ayes: Ness, Mustacich, Berentson, and Bernard. Antonius obstained from voting. Motion carried. The City Clerk read a letter from the Washington Military Department requesting that the lease negotiated between the State of Washington Y-ilitary Department and the City of Anacortes for rental of a portion of Anacortes City Hall in use by the National Guard Armory be renewed for a period of one year beginning July 1, 1959 and that the City continue the same rental which has been in effect. Mr. Berentson moved and - Pyr. Bernard seeo:zded that the lease be renewed. Roll. call . Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Berentson, and Bernard. Motion carried. The City Clerk read a letter from the Civil Defense headquarters commending the Anacortes Civil Defense Unit on the splended work they have been doant. Mhe Mayor commended the Civil Defense Unit for their work, also, and ordered the letter placed on file. A letter was read from Statewide City Employees Retirement System regarding the retention of credit of employees leaving the City's employ and entering another political subdivision. Since action - has already beentaken. the letter was ordered placed on file. The City Clerk read a letter from Anacortes Animal Hospital n6tifying the Council that effective April 15, 1959, Mr. R. G. Lewis. DVI!, had resigned as Ponnd Master. The City Manager informed the Council that he had an application for the position and that was Glen V. Prothero, who is our present. Dog catcher. Mr. French stated that Mr. Prothero felt that by working an additional eight days a month he could also take care of the City Pound. He also stated that he had found a firm from which to purchase portable pens which could be installed. at Mir. Prothero's residence. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. 3�. April 7, 1959 continued Ness seconded that the Council. accept the resignation of Dr. Lewis and appoint Mr. Prothero as pound master and instruct the City manager to purchase the pens. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Berentson, and Bernard. Motion carried.. The City Clerk read a petition from the owners of Block 19 for the opening of the east endof the alley in Block 19 which has long been used as an alley. They noted that the east end of this alley has recently been blocked and requested the obstruction be removed so that Garbage, Fire, and Delivery trucks can use the alley. After a discussion, Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Mustacich seconded that the City Manager look into the matter and report to the Council at a later date as to the effect on the citizens of that area. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Berentson, and Bernard. Motion carried. A- mem-orandum to the Mayor from Dr. Robert W. Pourers, County Health officer, requesting that the Mayor or his representative meet with the Health Department Thursday evenigg was read to the Council.. The mayor, being unable to attend, Mr. Vinton D. Rogers, the City Sanitation Supervisor, was directed to attend the meeting in place of the Mayor. The City Attorney read a proposed emergency ordinance in the amount. of $1,153.88 covering the cost df filling in the wash-out on Oakes-Avenve. A motion was made by Mr. Berentson and seconded by Thr. Bernard that the proposed ordinance be published and taken up at the next, meeting. Roll call.. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Berentson, and Bernard. Motion carried. The City Attorney read the resolution of intention for the proposed L.I.D covering the following streets: "Q" Avenue from the north line of lith Street to the south line of 9th Street; 5th Street from the east line of Commercial. Avenue to the east line of "R" Avenue; and 9th Street from the east line of Commercial Avenue to the east line of "Q" Avenue. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and publish the resolution of intention. Roll call. Ayes: Nesq, Antonius, 1ustacich, Berentson, Beraard. Motion carried.. The City Attorney read a proposed agreembnt between the City of Anacortes and Mr. Lloyd O'Neal to operate the concession stand at Washington State Park. Mr. Mustacich moved and]F-r .Ness seconded that the agreement be accepted by the City. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Berentson, and Bernard. Motion carr€i6d. The City Attorney read the Cathodic Protection Contract between Mercer Corrosion Company of Seattle and the City of Anacortes. He stated the contract had already been signed by the contractor but required the City signatures. Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to sign the contract. Roll call.. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Berentson, and Bernard. notion carried. The City Manager informed the Council. that bids had been received for a Dump Truck for the Street Department. The bids were as follqurs : Trsxlson $42296.39 Chevrolet Abbott $42171.49 Dodge Evergreen $42773.26 Ford It was the recommendation of the City Manager that the bid of E. A. Abbott Motor Company be accepted. He also stated that the truck will replace the 1948 Chevrolet Truck which will be sold separately. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the recommendation of the City ITanager be accepted. Roll. call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Berentson, and Bernard. Fiction carried. The City Manager informed the Council that the City Employees Faithful Performance Bond expires T•,ay 1, 1959 and requested permission to call for bids. Mr. Berentson moved. and Yrs. Antonius, seconded that the request of the City Manager be granted. Roll. call.. Ayes: Hess, Antonius, Fustacich, Berentson, and Bernard. Motion carried. .16 April ?, 1959 continued The Mayor informed the Council that he had a tentative list of proposed members of the Library Board to replace Hal Butler who resigned. Mr. Bernard requested the Mayor to contact the proposed members to see if they were willing to serve. The City Attorney reported that he had correspondence from the Association of Ir.ashington Cities regarding the possibility of eortail.-ing the number of Service Stations and location of such within the City. Tt Y•:ss the opinion of the Association of Washington Cities thF�t the City cannot control this type of business. He stated further that perhaps there could be further work done by the Planning Commission on this matter on a possible revision of the Zoning Ordinance. The City 1. nager eras instructed to contact the Chamber of Commerce and :irlstruct them. as to the findings of the Association. The report, of cl a.ims against, the City for the second half of March, 1959 tira:s read to the Council. After hearing no objections, Mayor I:ustac_ eh referred ;hen to the Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by the Finance Corgmi_ttee, a motion was made by P;rs. Antonius and seconded by Pjr. Mustacich that the claims be allowed and warrants' drawij J.rl favor of same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Kustacich, Bermntson, and. Bernard. Mcrl-,:i.on. carried. The City Attorney read the revised Pluribing Code Ordinance. lir. Berentson moiied and. Mr. hTess seconded that the Mayor and City Clerk bP instructed to sign and publish same. Roll. call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, ustacich, Berentson, and Bernard. I -lotion carried. Thm City Manager irsformed the Council. that a letter had been sent thank -Ing and commending Ps. H. L. Butler for the work he had done on the Library Board. The City Nnnager informed the Council that he had ordinances amending the presert ionirg ordinance for the airport district, and I -bat it was recommended by the Planning Commission that a public FIE:^ri rig be held either Pray 5t'(1 or f-th. Mir. Bernard move(] and Mr. Ness seconded that Vie hearing be set for the proposed airport site on May 5th an(] that the prpposed ordinances be taken up at a study meeti-ng. Roll. call. Ares: Ness, Antonius' Yustacich, Berentson, and RPrnard. Yoti_on carried. The Cit -y 11anager informed tine Council that, the Planning Carmi.ssion was s•'r•prting to prepare a comprokprsive plan and that there Y,;oul.0 be i'ederal matching funds available. After a discussion, I;r. Bernard moved and ?•r. Yess seconded that the City Va.nager be instructed to :ini'onjrr the Planning Conm!ission that they be instructed to go ahead T-71th the rctphase of the Flan. Roll call. A�Tes: Plass, Arstonius, "t,si,ac.i.Cl:, Berentson, and Bernard. Motion carried. Th*, ., City Vanage;r reported to the Cohn(;1 that r rant i sco- 1,16b-b-er Insurance Company had rade a study of the C:i.tyls va.rions fire i.nsur.!nce poalcles. He announced that after further study lie would report further to the Council. The City Manager i.nforyed the Council that various .i.nprovements dere ►,Ting undertaken at the Library involving repairing a leaky roof and installire ?.i nol ^ur.- in the reference roar•. He also informed the Council that they were invited ',:T a special talk on April_ 14th - i.th thm Tnsl. lan Agent. The City >V:aneger informed the Counn it that meetings 1iad 1--eeri arranged with various precinct committeemen-:. . 'no lead of i'ered •t hp i r services in changing the wards arse -precincts wi thin •11hp City a:? Anacortes. A discussion £ol.lo*red and it was the Council's request that the proposed changes in tulle words a.n�3nrecincts be subr•ial.Rd to them for a.ppro�,al . Tlin Ci-i,y N nager not1fled Vin Council that Ise had irlary cor.i;ilatnts regarding B B Gun darrgges within tile. City. Vils matter vvns ret'firred to a. ,,ud%, im-et.i.hg. 111P City ?Tanag,,r 1.nfor7,iPd Une Courici_1 that -Ll.(- Anacortes Dra.inagre Cori nittee Lad suliaitted Fo:- a t urrn sower s3estf'.m �:�61all laid beori referred to F. E. Clark for study. 1 1 1 1 1 April 7, 1959 continued The C i ty lVanager informed the Council Up 0; the City Engineer would attend the Pacific Nortb est Seetion of the Whter Works Association Convention on Ppri.l 22ndto;• 2htn in Vancouver, Washington. A motion Z,as made by Mr. Berentson and seconded. by Mrs. Antonius that the meeting be adjourned at 9:23 p.m. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonias, s:ustacich, Berentson, and Bernard. Notlon carried. ATTEST: D-Ut NF ERHOI TH, CITY CLERIC A. I. MUSTACICH, MAYOR April 21, 1959 A regular meeting of the City Council. for the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Mustacich presiding. The Invocation was given by Buehl Berentson. The roll was called with Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom present. The minutes of the previous meeting were considered and after hearing no alterations or corrections, Nr. Fosse, moved and Mrs. Antonius seconded that due to the fact that each Councilman had a copy for study and that copies were available at the City Clerk's Office upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. The City Clerk read a letter from the American Legion, Causland Post No. 13, requesting permission to sponsor a carnival from June 22nd through the 27th. They agreed to abide by all applicable laws. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the request be allowed. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Mention carried. The City Clerk read a letter from the Skagit County Department of Health regarding the proposed resolution regulating sanitation in public food establishments. Mr. Ted Reister, County Sanitarian, spoke from the audience regarding various phases of the proposed resolution. Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Mustacich seconded that the City Manager be authorized to write the County Department of Health accepting the resolution. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Clerk read a petition from residents of R Avenue requesting a vachtion of 10' on each side of R Avenue between 38th to 39th and 39th to 110th, adjacent to Lots 4 to 21 inclusive to permit the construction of a turn -around. The 01.ty Manager informed the Council that the Planning Commission had recommended that the vacation be granted. Mr. Bernard,moved and Mr. Ness seconded that a hearing date be set May 19, 1959 regarding the vacation. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, 11611ustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Clerk read a letter from Governor Rosellini regarding Anacortes' National Guard Armory. The letter wds ordered placed on file with instructions to the City Manager to write to the Governor notifying him of our continued support. Mayor Mustacich recommended to the Council that Charles Valentine be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Harold Butler on the Library Board. Mr. Ness moved and Mir. Bernard seconded that the recommendation of the Mayor be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, acid Strom. Motion carried. The Mayor recommended the appointment of Mr. Leo Baltazor to the Housing Authority to replace Mr. James I.o:"tis. Its. Fossa moved and Mrs. Antonius seconded that, the recommendation of the Mayor be a.ccepteda.nd that the City Manager be instructed to write to Mr. Loftis 37 38 � April_ 21, 1959 continued x thanking him for the ?wonderful work he had done on the Housing AutborIty. Rol.l call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried.. Tha proposed � Avenue L.I.D. assessment was then discussed. The City Attoxney read Resolution No. 1 regarding the City's payment on the proposed District above and beyone the normal assessment. Mr. Bernard Moved and lir. Strom seconded that. the Resolution be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carred. The City Attorney read the proposed emergency ordinance reg,ardi.ng the cosi, of the Oakes Avenue fill. Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the ordinance be accepted and the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to sign and publish same. Roll call. Ayes: Yess. Antonius, DlVst.a.cich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The Financial Report for the month of Plarch*was presented to the Council. and ordered placed or fi l f:. The report of claims against t•he City for the first half of April., 1959 was read to the Council. After hearing no objections, Mayor Mustacich referred them to the Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by the F:irarice Committee, a motion was made by I•Sr. Strom fend seconded by Mr. Yustacich that Vie cla.ins be allowed and warrants dra-cm An favor of same. Roll cal.). Ayes: Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager reported on the various Legislation regarding cities which has passed the Legislature. The City Manager informed the C ounci 1 of the recent Civil Defense Drill. and spoke briefly of some of the problems whi-ch vvere encountered. He comraerlded the C -i vl 1 Defense Director for the marvelous work which had been done during the Alert. The City Manager reported about the City Manager's Convention which he_ha.d recently attended. Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Berentson,seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Rol.l call. Ayes: Antonius, Muotaci.ch., Fosse, Berentson_, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. ATTEST: OI�iK, v A. 1. PUSTACIGH, MAYOR May 5, 1959 A regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with I• iayorl-iustacich presiding. The Invocation was given by Reverend Smiley. The roll ,,as called with Ness, AntoniLs, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom present. The minutes of the previous meeting were considered and after hearirg no alterations or corrections. Mr. Berentson moved and 1~.r. Strom seconded that due to the fact; that each Councilman had a coryr for study and that copies were available at the City Clerk's Office upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. Mr. Bert Dolph, of 'Test Coast Telephone Company, spoke from the audience and introduced the plant engineer who discussed the underground installation which 1-Aest. Coast had started to construct in the alley hehird their office on 5th Street. Mr. Berentson advised the Telephone Company Officials that they had meii!'r,er' advised nor requested permit sion 39 INMY 5, 1959 continued 1 of the City to construct the installation in the alley. Mr. Dolph explained that it was an oversite on the part of the contractor that a permit had not been obtained. After a discussion. Mr. Bernard roved and Mrs. Antonius seconded that. the City 141anager contact Mr. 141al gren to set up a. meeting to discuss this matter at a later date. Roll call.. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Yustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Vot,ion. carried. The Mayor advised the Council that the Airport Hearing would now take place. Arthur Carlson, Chairman of the Planning Commission, outlined the area to be effected by the new airport. After hearing no objections agai.nst the proposed airport site the Mayor requested the City Attorney to read the applicable ordinances. The City Attorney read the ordinances effecting the changes in the zoning ordinance and establishing the new airport site. Mr. Berentson :roved that the first ordinance be accepted and assigned No. 1256 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and publish same. Mr. Strom seconded the motion. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antoni. -us, riustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr. Ness moved that the second ordinance be accepted and assigned No. 1257 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and publish same. Mr.. Strom seconded the motion. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr. Strom moved that the third ordinance be accepted and assigned No. 1258 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and publish same. Mrs. Antonius seconded the.motion. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Clerk read a letter from Phil D. Burton requesting the establishment of a passenger and freight loading zone at the building entrance for the convenience of the building tenants and their cli.errjelle at 1006 --7th Street. The City Manager recommended that this be allowed. Mir. Bernard moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the freight and passenger loading zone be granted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager informed the Council that bids had been received for the employees blanket bond. He read the bid of Francisco - Webber for a bond for $2500 covering City Employees and then noted. that Yr. Francisco, representing General Insurance Company of America, submitting an alternate bid for $5000 for City Employees. A discussion followed. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the bid of General Insurance for a blanket bond for city employees in the amount of $5000 with a premium of'�331.50 be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager informed the Council that he had received petitions on M Avenue from 32nd Street to 38th Street and 9th Street from 0 Avenue to the intersection of E Avenue. Ile stated that he had 55% of the property owners sidnaftres and after a discussion, Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that a resolution of intention be prepared regarding the 9th Street L.I.D. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. '24,16ti.on carried. The City Manager informed the Council that during the recent Legislature, a bill bad been passed allowing Free right turns on red lights and after a discussion, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance permitting free right turns on red lights in the City of Anacortes. The City Clerk read a letter from the San Juan Girl Scout Council advising the Council of the new description of land loaned by the City to the Girl Scouts. Ifir. Bernard moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the new description be accepted after a proper and thorough checking by the City Manager. Roll call.. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The report of claims against the City for the second half of April, 1959, was read to the Council. After hearing no objections Mayor Ilustacich referred them to the Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr. Strom and 40 May 5, 1959 continued seconded by Mr. Mustacich, that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr. Berentson spoke to the Council regarding the possibility of selling City Hall . After a discussion, the City Planager was di.rect3d to look into the matter farther. 1.1r. French informed the Council that the Police in connection with the National Safety Council was going to set up a check station for automobiles so that the citizens could have their automobiles checked as to lights, brakes, and various other mechanical defects. Mr. Bernard moved and Mrs. Antonius seconded that the Police be authorized to proceed with setting up the Safety Council.. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr. French informed the Council that he had many requests from local. citizens to have a conducted tour of the filter plant at Avon. He suggested the d9be of June 7th as a time for the open house. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the 7th of June be set, as the date for the open house. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich., Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion cartied. The City Manager spoke of the Association of Washington Cities Convention in Fort Angeles t1ie 10th of June through the 12th. He urged all members, if possible, to go and to notify him as soon as possible if they coi0d go so he could crake reservations for them. Mr. Fosse ,moved and t;r. Strom seconded that the meet:i.ng be adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Roll call. Ayes: Riess, Antonius, Y"ustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. ATTEST D5 4NE�E2RW0TU1-T,.' 'Y CLERK A. I. MUSTACICH, MAYOR 12Y 19, 1959 A regular meeting of the City Council. for the City of Aracorfies was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with 1.1-ayor Mustacich presi4ing. The roll was called with Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosee, Rarertson, Bernard, and Strom present. The minutes of the previous meeting imare considered and after he no alterations or corrections, Mr. Ness moved and Vr. Stro,it ^e:conded •t.hat due to the fact that each Councilman Kaci a copy for si.nd- end that c6pl.es t;ere a.vei3eble at the City Clerkis Office uporl reg1jP.,¢., the minutes be approved as if r, -;,d. 1-70tion carried.. A }:paring" vi.th 4 -lest Coast Telephone Gompany was held. Mr. Lloyd v.'Plgren spoke from the eudi_ence requesting permission for Coast Tele,)hovp Conp4rly to continue construction of a manhole in the alley behind the West Coast Toleplione Off ice. Tir. French Lave a hr.:e:f resume of previous discussion's between the City and. West Coast Telephone Company and after a discussion, 1•s. jiiustacich moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the TelephoneCompany's request be denied to bictall the ananhol_e and that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a. regulatory ordinance ar.)p 1. i cable to any utility operating iri.thcjut a. reanalli.se. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Anton-iii,s, Ynstac►_ch, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Stroin. Plotion carried. A special prel i m -j nary hearing of the ;:.roposed L.I.D. on Q ,Avenue .from the north line of 4th Street to the south line of 9th Street; 5th Street fi^om the ea tie 1 i xle of Corm-erc i al Avenue to the ec st , i nF: ol' R Avenue; and 9th.Street from. the east line of Comwercia.1 Averwe to the east ). i ne of Q Aver»e irA s then brought before the Couac i_l . T't,a 1 1 1 41 Ya -y ]9, 1959 continued City Engineer expla.irred the various phases of the proposed L.T.D. and then invited questions from interested parties present. After a discussion it was opinion of the effected property owners present to favor the proposed district. V`ayor Iiustacich notified the Council that it was time for the hiaring on the vacation of 101 on each side of R Avenue between Fidalgo (40t.h) and Longview (39) in the Seattle Syndicate Addition to the City of A.nacortes. Also 39th to 38th Streets. Since there were no objectors in.. the audience, a motion eras rade by ITr. Fosse and seconded by Mr. Ness that. the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance for this vacation. Roll. call. Ayes: N ess, Antonius, I_nsiacich, Fosse, Berentsor, and. Bernard. Strom obstained from voting. Motion carr_i.ed. The City Attorney read a resolut i. on of intention for the praposad lrav i ng of ^ti; S-1 rept, a:: n1.a.tted i n the Or -i g _nal Plat of the City of A nacorte;o, Prot; tarp Past 7 i.ne of n Averire to the west l.i.ne of E Avenue. Yr. Bernard moved and rr. Ness seconded that the resolution of 'intention be accepted and the date of Jure 9tl: be set for the heari.arg. Roll. call. Ayes: 'Fess, Antoniuo, Mustacich, Fosse, parentson, Bernard, and Strop,!. "ot.i ort carried. The City Attorney read a resolution of intention of Q Avenge. A discussion followed. 11r. Bernard rmved and 111r. Fosse seconded that the retiolut.i_cin. of •i ntpTition be accepted and that the. unto of Junc, 9th he set .for the hparing. Rall. call. Ayer: Ness, Antonius, Yustacich, Fosse, Berzntson, Bernard., and Strom. Motion. carrl.ed. The 011-y 1a.nar ar requested permi.ssi.or to advertise for bids nr, i he J Avenue "art i tarp► Sei Pr. '_ r. Bernard moved and '.`r. Strom seconded that the City Manager be anthori.zed to call for bids. Roll call. Ayes: Ness., Antorii�rs, I'.nstacich, Fossa, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Vot, i on. c:a.rri.ed. The Patter of ;,he data for i:he storm sewer election t,,ras discussed. After a discussion, Mr. Bernard moved) and Mr.. 116es soconded that the date of, Septeinber 22, 1959 be set*'for•the Election ori' the storm sewer and' street improvements. ' Roll pall-. 4ys-s: • Ne,gs Anto Ali±ta, . I';ist,1e4_chi- Fb.kse, Berentson, Bernard, and Stram. Motion carried. The Financial statement for the month of April was presented to the Council. and ordered placed on file. The report of claims against. the City for the first half of t -"ay, 1959, z -as read to the Council. After hearing no object?ons, Mayor 1flust.a.ci ch re ('erred them to ttre Finance C or►rni_ttee. Upon favorable report l,�r the Finance Cornmi_ttee, a motion was made by Mr. Bernard and seconded by "r. Strom that the claims be allowed and warrants draim in favor of same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonins, Musta.cich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, anti Strom. Motion carried. The Mayor reported on his activities involving the Yount Vernon Chamber of Commerce where he participated in the cots milking contest and the straw hat contest. The City Attorney read an ora.i_nartce raising the salaries of the eng.ineerirg a. ide to yO 3� per month and the City Clerk to X350 ;ger, month. Yr. :'trom ;roved and 7r. Bernard secondndi that the orrii_nance l,e ac cept,yd and assialaed No. 1259 artd -tha.i-. the 'Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign ai)d plibli sh savu. Roll call. kyes: lie ss, Ariton:i as, Ylustac:ich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, arca Strum. Motion carried. The City Manager iriforrred the Counc-17. that he had received cru bids for an electric t3pewriter. One from Belliiiglla.ri Buoi.rte.s ?'a.chirrns fr,r a P.oyal Electric typeFirr:i.ter in the ar.!ourit of ^289.n5 and one fr6% Tnternat.i.onal Busi.rrPss I�a.cl-i gips in the �motrnt of "3(5.00,(. "r, Fosse moved and I-Irs. Antoni,is seconded that the reco-nendation or the City I'at ag-�r be a.cceptc d and that„the. City purchase the 1311 Royal. Rl.ectric. Roll call.. Ayes: Ness, Antoaino, Posse, T ustacich, RNrentson, Rernard, ant? trom. Yot.inn carried. The 011-y 1a.nar ar requested permi.ssi.or to advertise for bids nr, i he J Avenue "art i tarp► Sei Pr. '_ r. Bernard moved and '.`r. Strom seconded that the City Manager be anthori.zed to call for bids. Roll call. Ayes: Ness., Antorii�rs, I'.nstacich, Fossa, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Vot, i on. c:a.rri.ed. The Patter of ;,he data for i:he storm sewer election t,,ras discussed. After a discussion, Mr. Bernard moved) and Mr.. 116es soconded that the date of, Septeinber 22, 1959 be set*'for•the Election ori' the storm sewer and' street improvements. ' Roll pall-. 4ys-s: • Ne,gs Anto Ali±ta, . I';ist,1e4_chi- Fb.kse, Berentson, Bernard, and Stram. Motion carried. The Financial statement for the month of April was presented to the Council. and ordered placed on file. The report of claims against. the City for the first half of t -"ay, 1959, z -as read to the Council. After hearing no object?ons, Mayor 1flust.a.ci ch re ('erred them to ttre Finance C or►rni_ttee. Upon favorable report l,�r the Finance Cornmi_ttee, a motion was made by Mr. Bernard and seconded by "r. Strom that the claims be allowed and warrants draim in favor of same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonins, Musta.cich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, anti Strom. Motion carried. The Mayor reported on his activities involving the Yount Vernon Chamber of Commerce where he participated in the cots milking contest and the straw hat contest. 42 I -T y 19, 1959 continued X y Mr. Berentson moved adjournment at 9:hS p.m. Mr. Fosse seconded the irnotion. Roll- call.. Ares: tress, Antonius, I`:ustac:ich, Fosse, Berentson, Rernard, and Strom. Notion carri.ecl. A. I. 1-1fSTACICH, rA1OR ATTEST: T51.1V, June 2, 1959 A regc,lar meeting of the City Council for the City of Anacor�-es *wa.s call -ed to order at. 7:30 j.).m. ,ri th I-:ayor Mustacich presiding. The Invocation was given by Reverend Undenmod. The ro1.1 was called with Ness, Antonius, Mustaci ch, * Fosse, BernArd and Strom present. The rmlrnntes of the :>revi ous meeting Frere considered a r)d after ioar:ifig no alterations or corrections, rrr. Fosse, moved and Yr. Strom seconcTed t},;+i: dne to the fact that each Councilman had a copy "or study an(I that cop e.-, ?-here avellable at the City Clerks Office upon request, the m_inntes be approved as if read. Motion carried. The City Clark- read a letter from the Veterans of F6reign ?:ars reque. tirg parm i ss i.en to sponsor a carn._i.val, June 27th through August 2nd.. >;.r. Strom moved that permission be granted witn the stil-mIM ion t'ny.t th(.1y al,+ec; ih�Y a.11. : ,,i,'• +,-,`Ole la:•rs. Mr. Bernard seconded tho-ot.ioil. Rall cal.1.. Ayes: Ness, Anton.ius, F'ustaci.ch, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom. T'otion carried. Tho City C1.w.rk read a lt:tter from T)nv-lici Snyder, Leo I,.el of s., �uAl I'acice D. Sta.i'^ord requesting Vie vacati.orx of the alley between 16th. Prat) 3 -7th between. Ksl.logb to acreage. The C-,.ty itanager adv- sod the Council that the Planning Comm.sr—O.on had given their approval to the proposed vacation. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the date or July 7th at 7:30 1).111. be set as a hearing date for the proposed vacation. Roll call. :dyes: Ness, AntorrLus, Muotaci ch, Posse -, , - wird, and Strom. Mot.i.on carried. The City Clerk read a letter from Northwest Mausoleum Company rerr,esti_ng the reaea•se of the escrota account covering the perceutRve duty the City on sale of crypts. This money is presently on deposit at. People's National Barjk. The City Attorney advised the Council that the performance bond with Northwest Mausoleum provided ample covera&; and it tra.s his recommendation that the money be released. i`ir. 'Bernard moved and Mr. T& -ss seconded that, the money be released.. Roll. call. Ayes: ?,Tess, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom. IlotLon carried. The City Attorney read a proposed ordinance regarding the R Avenue vacation. Yr. Fosse moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that Hie ordinanne be adopted and assigned No. 1260 and the Mayor and City M erk be instructed to si.gn and publ-ish srme. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, I'ustacich, Fosse, Bernard. Strom obstained from voting. I -lotion carried. The Mayor reco,cr.,.enc%ed the appointment of Diane Erholm as Deputy Civil Defense Director for the City and Xr. Vcrnon Moore ad Communications Director �to e l� ce Sgt. Ernest Brooks vbo bad resigned. Mr. Ness moved and 17rs. Seconded that the recommendation of the I•;a.%,ror be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom. I:otion carried. LThe report of claims against the City for the second half oi' IRay, 1.959, bras read to the Council. After hearing no objections, Mayor Mustacich referred them to the Finance Committee. Upon favorable report 1 June 2, 1959 continued by the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr. Strom and. seconded by Mrs. Antonius that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of same. Roll call. Ayes: Nesy, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Maaager furnished the Council with the average yearly cost for the City Hall and explained the various possibilities toward moving City Hall and combining it with the Fire and Police Station. The Council will study this matter further. The City Manager recommended Mr. Don Escher be retained as an Accountant in an advisory position. He further stated that the initial cost would not exceed $750 and Mr. Escher will hharge wK0 per year on a consultant basis. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager informed the Council he had received a prepared corrosion control regarding the water line on R Avenue between 17th and 38th Streets. It was his and the Water Superintendent's recommendation, that the proposal in the amount of $1,750 be accepted. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Fosse seconded that they accept that offer. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney informed the Council that he was in the process of securing a quit -claim deed for a portion of M Avenue. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the City Attorney proceed to record the quit -claim deed. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. At 8:30 p.m., Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Ness seconded that they adjourn until June 9th at 7:30 p.m. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. ATTEST: , X"_ , , � �, ll IA7�� E__Rft , i, LERK A. I. ?]USTACICH, MAYOR June 9, 1959 The adjourned meeting of June 2, 1959 was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Mustacich presiding. The Invocation was given by Reverend Underwood. The roll was called with Ness, Antonius, Kustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom present. The Mayor announced that it was now time for the hearing for the improvement of Q Avenge from the north line of lith Street to the south line of 9th Street; 5th Street from the east line of Commercial to the West line of R Avenue; and 9th Street from the east line of Commercial Avenue to the east line of Q Avenue. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience had any comments. Heatinggno comments from the audience, he declared the hearing on Q Avenue closed. The Mayor announeed that the hearing for the proposed L.I.D. project on 9th Street from 0 Avenue Zb E Avenue was now open. Mr. French outlined the general aspects of the L.I.D. and informed the Council that 15% of the benefited property owners had filed protests in his office. Mr. Clark explained how the L.I.D. was assessed. After a discussion the matter was tabled for further consideration by the Council. 94The Mayor advised the Council that there was a vacancy on the ;71-3oard due to the resignation of Martin Miller. Mr. Douglas Burton was appointed, effective July 9�h, to fill Mr. Millerts position on the Board. Mr. Mustacich moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the recommendation of the Mayor be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, 43 June 9th—adjourned meeting of June 2nd continued Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Clerk read a letter from West Coast Telephone Company, whereby certain provisions pertaining to the franchise payment acid free phone service for the year 1959 were set forth. A discussion'fo7Towed. Mr. Strom moved and MY. Rernard seconded that the Council accept the letter and alloRYest Coast to continue construction'in the alley. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attornel,► read an ordinance providing for t}ip improve- ment of ' Q, Avenue -:roti the north line of .4th Street to the south line of 9th Sibreet; 5th Street from the east litre of Commercial Avenne to the west lime of. R Avenue; and 9th Street from the east line of Commercial Avenue to the east, line of Q Avenue. Mr. Fosse, moved and Mr. EStrom .seconded that the Ordinance be adopted and given No. 1261 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and publish sane. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom. Yotion carded. Yr. French informed the Council that he had received letters from the City Engineer informing the Council of his complying with all instructions ontl.ined in the Resolutions of Intention .for the proposed L.I.D.ts on Q Avenue and 9th Street. They included: 1. Affidavit of sailing the Hearing Notices 2. Pre1_lmi.nary Estimate of Cost of the Proposed Tmprovement 3. Letter showing the assessed valuation of the land within the district and improvements on the property within the proposed district Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonims, Vustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom. Yotion carried. ATTEST• �. A4VEI0 C(I*TYCK A. I. T- STACTCH, MAYOR June 16, 1959 10 A regul.a.r meeting of the City Council for the City of Anacortes was ca.l l ed to order at 7:30 p.m. vrith Mayor Mustacich11res.iidint . The Invocation was given by Reverend Underwood. The roll was called with Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom present. The minutes of the previous meeting Were considered and after hearing no alterations or corrections, Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Strom seconded that due to the fact that each Councilman had a copy for study and that copies were available at the City Clerk's Office upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. Motion carried. Mr. French reported that bids on the "J" Avenue Sanitary Sewer had been received. Bids were -as follows: Robert F. Wade in the amount of $13,691.60 and B & B Plumbing in the amount of $9,709.55. The City Manager recommended that the low bid of B & B Plumbing be accepted. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and the bid be awarded to B & B Plumbing. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager informed the Council that the City Attorney had been working on the Wage and Hour Ordinance and as yet it was not ready but would be taken up at the adjourned meeting. 1 1 1 June 16, 1959 continued The Financial report for the month of May was presented to the Council and ordered placed on file. The report of claims against the City for the first half of June, 1959, was read to the Council. After hearing no objections, Mayor Mustacich referred them to the Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Mr. Strom that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager informed the Council that the Engineering Department had completed the design and specifications for the Q Avenue L.I.D. NO. 150. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the City Manager be allowed to call for bids on the project. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. A proposal from Stevens and Thompson„ Consulting Engineers, was discussed regarding their proposal to make a study concerning the procurment of an additional water supply. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Berentson seconded that the City enter into an agreement with Stevens and Thompson for this study. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney read an ordinance for the improvement of 91h Street from the east line Of 0 Avenue to the west line of E Avenue. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the ordinance be adopted and given No. 1262 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to sign and publish same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The Mayor reported on the recent Association of Washington Cities' Convention. He stressed the public apathy toward legislation and urged the public to contact their Legislators to convey public opinion. At 8:05 p.m., Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the meeting be adjourned until June 23 at 7:30 p.m. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, i.Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. A. I. MUSTACICH, MAYOR ATTEST: v �A LANE ERHULM, U1 "L June 23, 1959 The adjourned meetin# of June 16, 1959 was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Mustacich presiding. The Invocation was given by Buehl Berentson. The roll was called with Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom present. The minutes of the previous meeting were considered and after hearing no alterations or corrections, Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Ness seconded that due to the fact that each Councilman had a copy for study and that copies were available at the City Clerk's Office upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. The City Attorney read a proposed ordinance relating to the Washington minimum wage and hour act as applicable to the Fire and Police Departments. He stated that he could approve this as to form but cannot be absolutely certain of its validity. The City Attorney feels that the minim m wage and hour law does not apply to Cities, however, the Attorney General says it does. k discussion followed 45 M June 23, 1959 continued after which Mr. Strommoved and Mr. Ness seconded that the ordinance be adopted and assigned No. 1263 and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and publish same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr. Jim Fritz spoke to the Council requesting permission to allow the merchants to display their wares on the sidewalk on July 10th and 11th. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the request be allowed. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr. Fritz also requested the use of a street, probably 7th between Q Avenue and Commercial, for a special event on either of these days. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Fosse seconded that permission be granted if clearance from the City Manager, the Fire and Police Chiefs was obtained. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried, The City Attorney requested the Council to retain the firm of Preston, Thorgrimson, and Horowitz, Bond Attorneys, to prepare the ordinance for the proposed storm sewer and also to assist Mr. Wells in preparing the ordinances for the L.I.D. projects. Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and the firm of Preston, Thorgrimson, and Horowitz be retained. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney informed the Council that he was still working on procuring the land on M.Avenue. Mr. Fosse, moved adjournment at 8:10 p.m. Mr. Ness seconded the motion. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. A. I. MUSTACICH, MAYOR ATTEST: July 7, 1959 A regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Mustacich presiding. The Invocation was given by Reverend Paul Auer. Toe roll was called with Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom present. The minutes of the previous meeting were considered and after hearing no alterations or corrections, Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that due to the fact that each Councilman had a copy for study and that copies were available at the City Clerk's Office upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. The City Clerk read a letter from the Anacortes-Mount Vernon Stage Company requesting that the City allow parking facilities for one bus from the alley between 8th Street and 9th Street on the west side of Commercial Avenue north. Mr. Berentsonmoved and Mr. Strom seconded that the City Manger be authorized to inform the Anacortes- Mount Vernon Stage Company that their request would be granted provided that they relinquish the free loading zone which is presently in front of their former bus depot on the south side of Oth Street. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The Mayor then announced that the hearing for the vacation of the alley between 16th and 17th on Kellogg would be heard. There being 1 1 July 7, 1959 continued no objectors to this vacation he declared this hearing closed. The City Attorney read an ordinance vacating the alley in Block 3 of Kellogg's Addition to the City of Anacortes. Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the ordinance be adopted and assigned No. 1261 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and publish same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager informed the Council that he had received contracts between the City of Anacortes and Puget Sound Power and Light Company for the Mercury Vapor Street Lighting for a period of ten (10) years. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Berentson seconded that the contract be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carridd. The::City Manager informed the Council that he had a Progress Payment Report on the "J" Avenue Sewer to B & B Plumbing in the amount of $4, 113.15. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and a warrant be drawn in favor of B & B Plumbing. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager informed the Council that bids had been opened on the "Q'l Avenue Paving Project, L.I.D. No. 150. The bids were as follows: Tri -County Paving of Burlington, $46,768.40 and Marine Asphalt of Anacortes, $40074.70. The -City Manager pointed out to the Council that the low bid was approximately $1,500 under the estimate. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and the bid be awarded to Marine Asphalt. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The report of clAims against the City for the second half of June, 1959 was read to the Council. After hearing no objections, Mayor Mustacich referred them to the Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr. Bernard, and seconded by Mr. Mustacich that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. :Motion carried. The City Manager requested permission tb- call for bids on the 9th Street L.I.D. No. 151. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Mustacich seconded that the City Manger be authorized to call for bids. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson,.Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried The City Manager requested permission to call for bids to construct a new foundation under the Washington Park Caretaker's dwelling. Mr. Strom moved and Mr..Berentson seconded that the request of the City Manager be granted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager and the Police Chief were directed to make a study of various parking facilities in the City and report to the Council. The City Manager read a telegram from Senator Henry M. Jackson infor ping the City that it would now be possible for the Housing Authority to dispose of their units. The City Attorney requested permission to be absent from the next Council meeting because he was going on vacation. The Mayor granted permission. Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Berentson seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Roll call Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. A. 1. MUSTACICH, MAYOR ATTEST: ,Tarr �A.�&/ DIANE E � CI"1`$ CLERK Mi - �" A. I. MUSTACICH, MAYHR ATTEST: August 4, 1959 A regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7130 p.m. with Mayor Mustacich presiding. The Invocation was given by Reverend Splawn. The roll was called with Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson and Bernard present. The minutes of the previous meeting were considered and after hearing no alterations or corrections, Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that due to the fact that each Councilman had a copy for study and that copies were available at the City Clerk's Office upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. Motion carried. July 21, 1959 Q A regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Mustacich presiding. The Invocation was given by Reverend William Graler. : The roll was called with Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom present. The minutes of the previous meeting were considered and after hearing no alterations or corrections, Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that due to the fact that each Councilman had a copy for study and that copies were available at the City Clerk's Office upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. :Motion carried. Mr. French read a proposal from William P. Harper and Son and Company whereby they agreed to purchase warrants issued against Local Improvement Districts No. 150 and No 151 and the bonds and warrants in exchange for said warrants and bonds at an interest rate not to exceed 5%. Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the agree- ment be accepted and the Mayor. and City Clerk be authorized to sign. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr: French read the final payment o$ the 4 Avenue Sanitary Sewer to B & B Plumbing in the amount of $5,053.12. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the City Manager's recommendation be accepted and a warrant be drawn in favor of B & B Plumbing. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. :Motion carried. The Treasurer's Report for the month of June was presented to the Council. Same was accepted and ordered placed on file. The report of claims against the City for the first half of July, 1959, was read to the Council. After hearing no objections Mayor Mustacich referred them to the Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr. Strom and seconded by Mrs. Antonius that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mayor Mustacich then requested anyone in the audience who had arWthi.ng to say for the good of the City to speak. Several residents of 9th Street spoke to the Council regarding their feelings on the proposed L.I.D. After a discussion the matter was referred to the next Council meeting. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 8:21 p.m. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. �" A. I. MUSTACICH, MAYHR ATTEST: August 4, 1959 A regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7130 p.m. with Mayor Mustacich presiding. The Invocation was given by Reverend Splawn. The roll was called with Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson and Bernard present. The minutes of the previous meeting were considered and after hearing no alterations or corrections, Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that due to the fact that each Councilman had a copy for study and that copies were available at the City Clerk's Office upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. Motion carried. A9, August 4, 1959 continued Mr. Wells reported on the legal opinion of Preston, Thorgrimson, and Horowitz regarding the proposed L.I.D. No. 151. Mr. Wells informed the Council that it was the opinion of Preston, Thorgrimson, and Horowitz that due to the fact that the percentage of remonstrations was so near the 60% limit and that there were certain legal technicalities involving changes of ownerships and whether husband or wife's signature alone were legal, which could only be solved in a court suit, they could not approve the warrants on the proposed L.I.D. Mr. Wells agreed with Preston, Thorgrimson, and Horowitz. Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Fosse seconded that further action on the proposed L.I.D. No.151 be postponed at this time. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich;. Fosse, Berentson, and Bernard, Motion carried. The City Manager informed the Council that he had received bids for proposed L.I.D. no. 151. Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the bids be returned unopened to the contractors. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Berentson, Bernard, and Fosse. Motion carried. The City Mangger advised the Council that he had receivdd bids on the foundation of the Caretaker's house at Washington Park. The bids were as follows: Dave Snyder Ray Lewis Can Branham $814.89 $725.00 plus tax $66o.00 Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the City Manager's recomm- endation of awarding the bid to Cal Branham be accepted by the Council. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager read the Progress Payment for Marine Asphalt on the L.I.D. No. 150 in the amount of 08,610.45. The Council approved the City Engineer's progress payment for work completed in accordance with the plans and specifications. The work was inspected and approved by the City Engineer. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and a warrant to William P. Harper & Son & Company in the amount of $8,610.45 plus 5% interest Be issued and alsol a warrant in the amount of $8,610.45 to Marine Asphalt. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard. Motion carried. The report of claims against the City for the second half of July, 1959, was read to the Council. After hearing no objections, Mayor Mustacich referred them to the Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Mrs. Antonius that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, and Bernard, Motion carried. Mrs. Antonius then gave her comprehensive report on the recent Institute of Government at the University of Washington. Mr. Bernard thanked the people on 9th Street that had worked so diligently on the proposed L.I.D. and assured them that everything possible would be done to continue with the proposed paving at possibly a later date. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the Council adjourn at 8:05 p.m. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich. Berentson, Fosse, and Bernard. Motion carridd. A. I. MUSTACICH, MAYOR ATTEST: Dffg�kotg, CITY CLERK CORRECTED COUNCIL MINUTES OF AUGUST 49 1959 A regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:30 p1m. with Mayor Mustacich presiding. 50 CORRECTED COUNCIL MINUTES OF AUGUST 4, 1959 CONTINUED X The Invocation was given by Reverend Splawn. The roll was called with Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, and Bernard present. The: minutes of the •previous •meeting were considered and after hearing no alterations or corrections, Mr.Ness moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that due to the fact that each Councilman had a copy for study and that copies were available at the City Clerk's Office upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. Motion carried. Mr. Wells reported on the legal opinion of Preston, Thorgrimson, & Horowitz regarding the proposed L.I.D. No. 151. Mr. Wells informed the Council that it was the opinion of Preston, Thorgrimson, and Horowitz that due to the fact that the percentage of remonstrations was so near the 60% limit and that there were certain legal technicalities involving changes of ownerships and whether husband or wife's signature alone were legal, which could only be solved in a court suit, they could not approve the warrants on the proposed L.I.D. Mr. Wells agreed with Preston, Thorgrimson, and Howowitz. Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Fosse seconded that further action on the proposed L.I.D. No.151 be postponed at this time. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, and Bernard. Motion carried. The City Manager informed the Council that he had received bids for proposed L.I.D. No. 151. ;Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the bids be returnedunopened to the contractors. Roll call. byes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, Motion carried. The City Manager advised the Council that he had received bids on the foundation of the Caretakerts house at Washington Park. The bids were as follows: Dave Snyder $814.89 Ray Lewis $725.00 plus tax Cal Branham $660.00 Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the City Manager's recommendation of awarding the bid to Cal Branham be accepted by the Council. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, and Bernard. Motion carried. The City Manager read the Progress Payment for Marine Asphalt on the L.I.D. No. 150 in the amount of $8.610.45. The Council approved the City Engineer's progress payment for work completed in accordance with the plans and specifications. The work was inspected and approved by the City Engineer. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and a warrant to William P. Harper & Son & Company in the amount of $8.610.45 plus 5% interest be issued and also a warrant to =:Marine Asphalt in the amount of $8,610.45. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, and Bernard. Motion carried. a The report of claims against the City for the second half of July, 1959, was read to the Council. After hearing no objections, Mayor Mustacich referred them to the Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Mrs Antonius that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of same. Rolll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, and Bernard. Motion carried. Mrs. Antonius then gave her comprehensive report on the recant Institute ofGovernment at the University of Washington. The City Attorney read a proposed resolution establishing the L.I.D Construction Fund for the purpose of paying all costs of the improvements to be constructed and installed in present and future Local Improvement Districts. Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Bernard seconded thatthe Resolution be adopted and given Resolution No. 4 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and publish same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, and Bernard. Motion carried. 51 CORRECTED COUNCIL MINUTES OF AUGUST 45 1959 CONTINUED Mr. Bernard thanked the people on 9th Street that had worked so diligently on the proposed L.I.D. and assured them that everything possible would be done to continue with the proposed paving at passibly a later date. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the Council adjourn at 8:05 p.m. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, and Bernard. Motion carried. A. I. MUSTACICH MAYOR ATTEST: � rrr HOes�ciw CLERK August 189 1959 A regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Anacortes was caged to order at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Mustacich presiding. The Invocation was given by Reverend Splawn. The roll was called with Antonius, Mustacich, Berentson, and Strom present. The minutes of the previous meeting were considered and after hearing no alterations or corrections, Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Strom seconded that due to the fact that each Councilman had a copy for study and that copies were available at the CityClerk's Office upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. Motion carried. A request was read from the Anacortes American requesting a loading zone at the east entrance of their building. Mr. Berentson, moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the request be granted. Roll call. Ayes: Antonius, Mustacich, Berentsop, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager gave a verbal request from Driftmier and Driftmier, Attorneys at Law, requesting a loading zone on the west side of the office building. It would require the removal of one parking M6ter. A request was also read from Swenson Motors requesting permission to construct a driveway to the vacant lot on 8th Street directly east of the Island Theatie. It would involve the removal of two parking meters. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Mustacich seconded that these two requests be granted. Roll call. Ayes: Antonius, Mustacich, Berentson, and Strom.. Motion carried. The City Attorney read a proposed ordinance setting up the proposition of whether or not the City should issue its unlimited tax revenue general obligation bonds in the principal sum of $375,000 for the purpose of providing money to acquire, construct, and install certain storm sewer improvements and setting the date of the Special Election for September 22, 1959• Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the Ordinance be adopted and given No. 1265 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and publish same. Roll call. Ayes: Antonius, Mustacich, Berentson, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney then read the proposed resolution setting up the Polling Places and workers for the Special Election on September 22, 1959. Mr. Strom moved and Mr. Berentson seconded that the Resolution be accepted and given No. 5 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and publish same. Roll call. Ayes: Antonius, Mustacich, Berentson, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Manager read to the Council a proposed weed abatement district. The effected property is as follows: LOTS BLOCK ADDITION 11 41 12 31 Original 8 31 Original 163 173 18 31 Original 7 August 18, 1959 continued LATS BLOCK + ADDITION 6 33 Original 6, 7 8 Boman's 6, 7 35 Original He stated that the survey had been conducted by the Fire Chief and the County Sanitarian. Mr. Strom moved and Mrs. Antonius seconded that the City Manager be authorized to send notices to the property owners and that a resolution be prepared. Roll call. Ayes: Antonius, Mustacich, Berentson, and Strom. Motion carried. The Financial Report for the month of July, 1959, was presented to the Council and ordered placed on file. The report of claims against the City for the first half of August, 1959, was read to the Council. After hearing no objections, Mayor Mustacich referred them to the Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr. Mustacich and seconded by Mr. Strom that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of same. Roll call. Ayes: Antonius, Mustacich, Berentson, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney read a proposed ordinanot repealing Ordinances No. 1039 and No. 1042 pertaining to Local Improvement Districts for the improvement of 20th Street and 17th Street respectively. Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the Ordinance be accepted and given No. 1266 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and publish same. Roll call. Ayes: Antonius, Mustacich, Berentson, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Roll call Ayes: Antonius, Mustacich, Berentson, and Strom. Motion carried. A. I. MUSTACICH, MAYOR ATTEST: DIA MIX CSITY C ANACORTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 25, 1959 A special meeting of the City Council for the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Mustacich presiding. The Invocation was given by Reverend Spla.wn. The roll was called with Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse; Berentson, Bernard, and Strom present. The corrected minutes of August 4, 1959 and the regular minutes of August 18,1959 were considered and after hearing no alterations or corrections, Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Ness seconded that due to the fact that each Councilman had a copy for study and that copies were available at the City Clerk's Office upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. Motion carried. The City Attorney read a resolution creating L.I.D. No. 150 Fund. Mr. Mess moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the resolution be adopted and given No. 6 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to sign and publish same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius. Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney read a resolution transfering the sum of $13,000.76 from the Street Department to the L.I.D. No. 150 Fund; that being 26.329 of the estimate of cost of L.I.D. Project No. 150. Mrs. Antonius moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the resolution be adopted 1 1 1 53 AUGUST 25, 1959 SPECIAL MEETING CONTINUED and given NO. 7 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to sign and publish same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney read a resolution repealing Resolution No. 1 which replaced by Resolution No. 2. Resolution No. 1 stated that the City would contribute a fixed amount of money, namely, $13,000 to the L.I.D. no. 150 Fund. Resolution No. 2 stated the amount at 26.32% of the estimated cost of the project. Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the resolution be adopted and given No. 8 and that the Mayor and CityLClerk be instructed to sign and publish same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, 'Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Berentson seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 7:46 p.m. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. ATTEST: Dlift 1O�LM CITE CL A. 1. MUbTAUIUM, MAYUK September 1., 1959 A regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Mustacich presiding. The Invocation was given by Reverend Dawson. The roll was called with Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom present. The minutes of the previous meeting were considered and after hearing no alterations or corrections, Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Ness seconded that due to the fact that each Councilman had a copy for study and that copies were available at the City Clerk's Office the upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. Motion carried. Mr. Moore, of the Washington State Game Department spoke to the Council regarding the possibility of opening up the area around Little Cranberry Lake for deer hunting. Due to the fact that his Office had received many complaints from property owners in that area, that the deer were damaging their property. Various residents spoke opposing this suggestion for deer hunting in this area. Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the request of the State Game Department be denied. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. von Krohn, Adminis- trator of Josephine General Hospital in Grants Pass, Oregon, com- mending the City for their adequate facilities at Washington Park and their courteous park employees. The letter was ordered placed on file. The City Manager presented the Preliminary Budget for 1960 to the Council and made a brief statement regarding many of the changes which had taken place within the City during the past year. Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the Preliminary Bud- get be adopted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. I The City Manager read the Progress Payment No. 2 to Marine Asphalt in the amount of $17,135.24. He stated the Progress Payment had been approved by the City Engineer and that he had personally checked it and the work to date had been completed. Mr. Strom mov- ed and Mrs. Antonius ;seconded that the progress payment No. 2 be authorized for payment and the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to sign the warrant. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, & Strom. Motion carried. #54 September 1, 1959 continued �C The report of claims against the City for the second half of August, 1959, was read to the Council and hearing no objections, the Mayor referred them to the Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr. Bernard and sec- onded by Mr. Strom that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney read a resolution amending Resolution No. 5 due to the fact that Mrs. Orpha Mokler who had previously been listed as a Judge would not be available to work on the Election Board for the coming.Sept. 22, Special City Election and Mrs. Mary Petrich will f'eplace her. Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Strom seconded that the Resolution be adopted and given No. 15 and the Mayor and Clerk be instructed to sign same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Musta- cich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the Council adjourn at 8:10 p.m. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. A. I. MUSTACICH, MAYOR ATTEST: ei�RHOLM, (Cefa6i-iRK- September 15, 1959 A regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Anacortes •i.,as called to order at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Mustacich presiding. The Invocation tiaas {riven by Reverend Barfoot. The roll was call ad with Riess, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom present. The minutes of the previous meeting were considered and after hearing no alterations or corrections, Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Ness seconded that due to the fact that each Counc•lman had a copy for study and that copies i-yerc available at the City Clerk's Office upon request, the Minutes be a1)provcad ac if read. 1!otion carried. The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Commission setting forth recommendations for street widths within the corporate limits of tho City of Anacortes. "The follo-wing are our recommendations for street widths within the corporate limits of the City of Anacortes: NEIGHBORHOOD ARTERIALS: 361 or 401 tride curbs to curb which consists of 2 81 Parking ],anus and 2 101 or 2 122 driving lanes as the City Manager and Plann!%.a Commisston would determine to be desirable. MAIN ARTERIALS: 402 or 441 ';aide curb to curb with 2. 122 driving lanes and ?_ 82 or 2 102 parking lanes as the City Manager and the Planning Con - mission would determine to be necessary. RESIDENTIAL: 362 wide frith 2 1.01 driving lanes tti*ith 2 82 parking lanes or 281 wide with 2 81 parking lanes and 1 122 driving lana. Variance to any of the stenlards must be approved by the C-ity nanagar ?.nd t r. i 1 nning CPT.-n-Ission.n L 55 September 15, 1959 (con' t) Don McXee, chairran of the Planning Commission, spoke to the Council in regard to the proposed street widths and asked the Council_ to accept their recommendations, for the interim, while. the Planning Commission is working on the comprehensive plan. Mr. Berentson moved and Dr. Strom seconded that the Council accept the Planning Commission's recommendations for this interim period. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard and Strom. notion carried. The City PSanager informed the Council that the History Bra rd had requested rs:rmission to install a sign over the door of the Council room, the sign to read "The Anacortes P•:useum of History." He stated that the History Board imld rak^ the sign and place it over the Council room door with no cost to the City. Dr. Strom moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the request be granted. Roll call. Ayes: Mess, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney read Resolution #9 addressed to Longshoreman's Local No. 3883, in care of Mr. Fred Brokens, in regard to vacant lots 11 and 12, Block 31, Original Plat of Anacortes, on which the proximity of tall grass and weeds to frame building constitute a fire hazardm and on which growth of vegetation provides a potential harbor for disease carrying rodents and insects. Mayor Mustacich asked if there.was anyone in the audience who had anything to say or were against the adoption of this Resolution. There being no remarks, he asked the wishes of the Council in the matter. Mr. Ness moved and Dr. Strom seconded that they adopt the Resolution, and instruct the Mayor and Clerk to sign same. Roll call. Ayes; Nesp, Antonius, rnm tacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney read Resolution #10 which Block 31, Original Plat of Anacortes, recorded a which the proximity of tall grass and weeds to f a fire hazard, and provided a potential harbor f insects. Mayor Mustacich asked if there was any say for or against this Resolution, and there be of the Council, Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Ber: the Resolution and the Mayor and Clerk be instru Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Berentson, Ber described vacant Lot 8, owned by Inez Hall, on ame buildings constituted ,r disease carrying rodents and ne present who had anything to . ng no remarks, he asked the Vrish and seconded that they adopt ted to sign same. Roll call. and and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney read Resolution #11, describing lots 16, 17, and 18, Block 31 of the Original Plat, Anacortes, or record as oimed by Mr. Mike Demopolis, and on ih ich the proximity of tall grass and weeds, blackberries, and this tlss to buildings constituted a fire hazard, and upon which growth of vegetation provides a potential harbor for disease carrying rodents and insects. Mayor Mustacich asked if there was anyone present who had any remarks for or against this Resolution, and there being no remarks, Mr. Ness moved and Mrs. Antonius seconded that the Resolution be adopted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney read Resolution #13, concerning Vacant Lots 6 and 7, in Block 8, Bowman's Central Shipharbor Waterfront Plat Addition to the City of Anacortes, on record as owned by Ns. Harold J. Patricio, on which lots the proximity of tall grass and weeds and blackberries to frame buildings constitiitnd a fire hazard, and upon which the growth of vegetation provides a potential harbor for disease carrying rodents and insects. The Mayor called for remarks from anyone present, and hearing none, Dr. Strom moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the Resolution be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be instructed to sign same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney read Resolution #14, regarding vacant lots 6 and 7, Block 35 Original Plat of Anaeortes, on which the proximity of tall grass and weeds and blackberries to frame buildings constitute a fire hazard and upon which the vegetation provides a potential harbor for disease carrying rodents and insects. The Mayor called for remarks, and hearing none, Mr. Berentson moved and N.r. Bernard seconded that the Resolution be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be instructed to sign same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. The City Attorney informed the Council that the City Yanager was preparing an affadavit to be filed with the City Clerk stating that notices of these resolutions had been mailed to the above mentioned property owners. The City Attorney read a proposed emergency ordinance authorizing the transferring of $13,000.76 from the Street Department to L.I.D. #150 fund. Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the City Clerk be authorized to September 15, 1959 continued publish the proposed Ordinance, and set the date of Octobe.F'6, 1959, at 7:30 p.m•'v as date of hearing of the proposed Ordinance. Roll call. Ayes; Ness, Anton us, Mustn ihh, Fosse, Berenteon, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Reverend Underwood of 1219 -32nd Street spoke to the Council from tha-ildinnce. He requested that the Council consider the matter of the natural creek that drains near 33rd and M Avenue.. He informed the Council that he had filed with the City Manager a petition signed by residents of this area and asked that the Council give consideration to some plan whereby, if the proposed storm sewer projact goes through, the creek will not have to be drained. Air. Bernard spoke for the. Drainage Coiw_ttee, and explained to Reverend Underwood the Drainage Commdtteess thinkin, regarding this creek. After a discussion, the Mayor referred the matter to the City Manager and the CityEngineer and the Council as a r�hole for further consideration and study. The report of claims against the City for the first half of September, 1959, was read to the Council, and hearing no objections, the Mayor referred the►, to th^ Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Dr. Strom and seconded by Mr. Bernard that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of same. Roll call. ayes: Hess, Antonius Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The financial statement for the month of August was accepted and ordered placed on file. The City Manager reported to the Council on the work of the City Advisory* Committee in connection with the proposed storm sewer election. He coimaontad the group for its active participation in this program. Yhyor Aiustacich presented the City with two aerial photographs of the City which he had accepted from Yx. John Utterstrom. He requested the City T°amn acr to trite Mr. Utterstrom thanking him for his generous donation. Mr. Ness rov;;J and Mr. Berentson seconded that the Council adjourn at 8:30 P.M. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Anton.ius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. P4otion carried. A. I. I•11-11A1ayor ATTEST• Mane' Erholmitfloy Clerk 9 October 5, 1959 The regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Anacortes vas called to order at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Mustacich presiding. Thera being no quorum present, he ordered the meeting adjourned until October 6, 1959 at 7:30 p.m. A. I . Mustacich, Mayor AT4&hoiii D , City Clerk October 6, 1959 The adjourned meeting of the City Council for the City of Amcortes v s called to order at 7:30 p.m. frith Mayor Mustacich presiding. The Invocation i -!as given by Reverend Barfoot. The roll. was called with Mess, T. i-stacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bc rna-r•d and Strom present. The m1nutes of the previous meeting were considered and after hearing no alterations or corrections, Yr. Berentson moved and Dr. Strom seconded t}rl, due to the fact the.t each Councilman had a. -.copy for study and that copies were available at the City Clerk's office upon request, the minutes be approved a: if read. Notion cirried. October �, 1959 (continued) The City Clerk read a letter from the Pilgrim Congregational Church and the First Baptist Church requesting permission to have stands placed to slow traffic in front of their buildings during services. After discussion, the matter was referred to the City Manager for study and communication with the State Hightray Department. The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Ellis Henderson, Chairman of the Sea Explorer Scouts of Ship #81, sponsored by the Elkts Lodge #1204. They re- quested permission to use the area on Tenth Street immediately East of Commercial Avenue for another Christmas Tree sale from December 4th through December 24th, inclusive. Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the request be granted. Roll call. Ayes: Press, Antonius, ttistacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Clerk read a letter from Mrs. P.A. Estvold, General Chairman of the Am cortes Auxiliaries of the Children's Orthopedic Hospital of Seattle requesting vaiver of the City admissions tax in connection with their Chairty Ball to be held on the evening of November 21st, 1959, at the Elkts Club in the City of Anacortes. Dr. Strom moved and Prir. Ness seconded that the request be granted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Notion carried. The City Manager presented the final 1960 budget of the City of Anacortes to the City Council, and made a brief budget message. Mr. Berentson moved ancb Mr. Bernard seconded that the budget be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, .Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney read a proposed Crdinance for adopting the 1960 final budget as considered. Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the Ordinance be adopted, and assigned No. 1267, and the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to sign and publish same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. The City Attorney read a proposed Ordinance fixing the assessment roll and covering the adoption of the tax levies for the year 1960 in connection with the adoption of the budget. Mr. Ness moved and Dr. Strom seconded that the Ordinance be adopted, and assigned No. 1268, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to sign and publish same. Rol] call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, P"ustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard and Strom. Motion carried. I:ayor Ptistacich announced that the hearing on the proposed Emergency Ordinance would now be heard by the Council. Being that there were no objections to the Ordinance from the audience, he requested the City Attorney to read the Ordinance. The Emergency Ordinance would transfer the City's participati&n in Local Improvement District No. 150 in the amount of 26.32%, or $13,000.76, which is to be transferred from the Street Department to the Local Improve- ment District Construction Fund. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the Ordinance be adopted, and assigned No. 1269, and the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to sign and publish same. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, And Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney read a Resolution transferring the sun of $13,000.76 from the Local Improvement District No. 150 Fund to the Local Improvement District Construction Fund. Dr. Strom moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the Resolution be adopted. Roll. call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Notion carried. The Clerk read a petition from residents on S Avenue between 38th to 41st Street asking for a vacation of 10 feet on each side of S Avenue with a proper turn- around on 41st. S Avenue is at present an 80 -foot street. Dr. Strom moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Mustacich, Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney informed the Council that the time had come to canvass the election returns for the special city election for Storm Sewer General Obligation Bonds for the City of Anacortes, held on the 22nd day of September, 1959. Sitting as a committee of the whole for the purpose of such canvass, they found the vote as follows: First Ward, Bonds, yes, 167; Bonds, no. 28. Second Ward, Bonds, yes, 708, Bonds, no -99; 1 blank. Third Ward, Bonds, yes 529; Bonds, no. 171; 3 blank. Total vote at election, 1549. Absentees, 30. Total vote cast, 1579. Mr. French presented to the Council the final payment due Maxine Asphalt on L. I. D. No. 150 in the amount of $11,925.47. He stated it had been approved 58. P -Al 0 X October 6, 1959 (continued) by the City Engineer. Dr. Strom moved and Mr. Berentson seconded that the payment be allowed. Roll. call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. motion carried. Mr. French informed the Council that the Local Improvement District No. 150 was now completed and had been accepted by the City Engineer. Mr. Aernt.rd moved and Dr. Strom seconded that the completed project be accepted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Yustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City 1%nager requested permission to issue an interest-bearing warrant on the L.I.D. No. 150 Fumd, to xF!12 iam P. Harper and Son and Company, in the amount of $2.4,785.72; $12,744.93 on Progress Payment #2 to Marine Asphalt, $11.,925.47 on Final Payment to Marine Asphalt, and $115.32 miscellaneous expense. Mr. Berentson moved and Air. Ness seconded that the permission he granted. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, r7ustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Motion carried. Mr. French requested permission of the Council to issue warrahts on L.I.D. Construction Fund for miscellaneous expenses in the amount of $115.32• He stated they had been approved by the City Engineer. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the request be allowed. Roll call. Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Barnard, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney read tho proposed Union contraxt between the City of Anacortes and the City Employees Local No. 347 of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees. Mr. Ness moved arca Kr. Fosse seconded that the contract, be accepted. Roll. call. Ayes: Mess, Antonlue, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard and Strom. Motion carried. Ypyr,r Yustacich, in a short talk regarding the Association of ?�rashington Cities, meeting at Fount Vernon on October 20, stated that it, ums the regul;:r Anacortes meeting night, and he discussed the possibility of having a short regular meeting here and then adjourning and the Council attending the Association meeting at Yount Vernon. The City Manager asked permission to call for bids for the construction of a fireplace and the installation of a gas furnace at, the residence of th..I Superintendent at 'khshington Park. After discussion, the Mayor ref.:Irred the r4iter to the Park Board to report back to the Council. The report of claims against the City for the last half of September, 1559, trae read to the Council, and hearing no objections, the Kayor referred thor to the. Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by the Firaiice Conl(Ci.ttoc, a motion tas rmde 'by Dr. Strom and seconded by Mr. Fosse that the c La.ins be allowed, and warrants be dratm -in favor of same. Roll call.. Ayes: Vess, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, and Strom. Motion carried. The Cruncil commended tha Carpenters, Local #1532 for the splendid cooperat_lon it had giver_ the City's tweed abatement program. Mayor Mustacich moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the meeting adjourn at 800 p.m. Roll. call. Ayes°. Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard and Stron. Motion carried. A. I. Mustacich, Mayor ATTEST: 4a/ n --ho , ity C_le►'k October 20, =1959 es9 The regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with Xr. Berentson presiding. The Invocation was given by Reverend Barfoot. The roll was called with Ness, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, Strom, Antonius present. The minutes of the previous meeting vere considered and after hearing nc alterations or corrections, Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that due to the fact that each Councilman had a copy for study and that copies -.,ere available at the City Clerk's office upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. Motion carried. _ VY. John Y`. Harlow, representing the Junior Chamber of Commerce spoke from the audience requesting the permission to use two Blocks on "Q" Avenue one-half day the third Saturday in June, 1960. He stated that the Junior Chamber of Commerce was attempting to secure the state "Teen- age Safe Driving Rodeo" for Anacortes. After a dircussicn, Dr. Strom moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the request be allowed and instructed 11r. Frsnch to u rite the Junior Chamber of Commerce giving full approval to the project. The City Attorney read a resolution setting forth the amount of money and working personnel that the city ?will contribute in the study or the master plan for the city which is noir under the State Department of Commerce and Economics Development and the planning Commission. After a discussion Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Fosse seconded that the resolution be adopted. Roll calls Ness, Antonius, Fosse, Bernard, and Berentson, and Strom. Motion carried. The City Attorney read a notice to Ralph E. knight and Jane Doe Wright notifying them that a structure on the property located at 23rd and D is a hazard and a fire risk. The attorney read a notice to Vern T. Belson and Harmah F. Beason notifying them that a structure on the property located at 1104 -29th Street is a hazard and a fire risk. The attorney further stated that he had prepared authorizations to be signed by the property owners Iif they desired the city to demolish the buildings. He further stated that if the city demolished the buildings and the property owners refused to pay the payment will be a lien against the property. The City Manager informed the City Council that the Fire Chief had inspected the -property and had informed him that the above mentioned structures were a definite fire hazard. After discussion, Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Ness seconded that a time limit of thirty (30) days be set and that the City Clerk be authorized to serve the notices upon the property ormers and place a notice on the premises. Motion carried. The City Manager informed the City Council_ that he had met with the Park Board regarding the proposed park improvements to the caretaker's dwelling at leashington State Park. The Park Superintendent spoke from the audience iniormi_ng the City Council that he had received estimates on a gas furnace in the amount of $240.00 and a stone @12,qulating fireplace for $300.00. The City Manager informed the City Council that there uss still money in the budget for home improvement and it was the Park Board's recormgeendation that the improvements be allowed. He stated that he concurred with the Park Board. P`rs. Antonius stated that she had attended the Park Board meeting and that while she approved of an adequate heating system for the care- taker's dwelling she felt a gas furnace would be impractical for the dwelling since there are no natural gas pipe lines and that a fireplace shouldn't be needed to supplement the heating system. She further stated that she felt that the cheapest heating should be considered. Dr. Strom moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the recommendation of the Park Board and the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted. Roll call: Ness, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom (Ayes) Nayes: Antonius. Motion carried. The City Attorney read a notice setting final hearing date on L.I.D. #150. The day being the 17th day of November at 7:30 P.M. in the Council chambers. Pyr. Bernard moved and Dr. Strom seconded that the City Clerk be instructed to publish the notice at least five (5) times in the weekly newspaper and notices be sent to all affected property owners. All Ayes. Motion carried. The report of claims against the City for the month of September, 1959, teas read to the Council, and hearing no objections, the Mayor Pro Tem referred them to the Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by the Finance Committee, a motion T:as made by Dr. Strom and seconded by Kr. Bernard that the claims be allowed, and warrants be drawn in favor of sane. Roll call: Ayes: Ness, Antonius, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. Ilotion carried. b0 � October 20, 1959 (continued) ✓C r� Mr. French reported to the City Council that he -had been in contact with various state officals regarding the possibility of securing state matching funds to construct various aspects of the storm sewer project. He stated it tzas the opinion of the state officials tIr_t these areae had bean properly classed as flood control areas. The City Manager requested perndLulon for a vacation - October 29,30, november 2,3, and 27th. Dr. Strom moved and isr. Fosse seconded.. All Ayes. Motion carried. Mr. Ness moved and Yr. Bernard seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 8:10 p.m. All Ayes. A. I. Piustacich, Mayor ATTEST: Diane rholm; 1 y Clerk November 3, 1959 Thr regular meeting of the Cit -Tr Council for the City of Anacortes t•e s called to order at 7:30 p.m., with N:ayor Mustacich presiding. The invocation t:.as given by Reverend Fraley. The roll was called with Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom present. The minutes of the previous meeting were considered and after hearing. no alterations or corrections, Nr. Fosse moved and Dr. Strom seconded that due to the fact that each Councilmember had a copy for study and that copies were available at the City Clerkts office upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. Potion carried. The City Clerk read a letter from, the Chamber of Comr.erce requesting the council. to make a formal request to the State Highway Department -r for the 'clack topping of the 12th Street from Commercial Avenue to Ship Harbor, the rie-u ferry terminal. After discussion, Dr. Stro;n moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the City Manager make a formal proposal= to the State Highway Department regarding the black topping of 12th Street and also set-up a meeting with the city officals, Chaer of C onixor. cc representatives, and the State Highway Department. The C f_ty Clerk read a letter from the Commercial Tavern, 106 Commurci p.s Avenue, requesting p3rrrission for a dance license. During the di-scussion, Police Chief Beebe spoke from the audience stating that he had foun�.l the taverns having dancing on the premises cause no more trouble. to the. Police Department than those taverns not having dancing on the: premises. Mr. Fosse moved and Dr. Strom seconded that the Commercial Tavern be granted a dancing license after they had paid the fee as required by ordinance. Roll call: Yess, A.ntonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Bernerd, and Strom. All Ayes. Notion carried. A request from Er. Parks of the Port Hole Tavern to have a dancing .71cense was read by the City Cleek. Ns. Fosse moved and Dr. Strom seconded that the Port Hole Tavern be granted a dancing license after they, had paid the fee as required by ordinance. Roll call: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom. Ala. Ayes. Motion carried. The City Clerk then read a letter from Statewide City Emplo3rnes Retirement system informing the Council that Mrs. Ruth E. Brinkley would attain the age of sixty-nine (69) by January 1, 1960 at which time she could retire. However, if she desires and the council ccncurred, her retirement could be extended one year. 11r. French stated that he had contacted Mrs. Brinkley and she had informed him she would like to continue for another yecr. Y.r. Bernard moved that the matter be referred to the Library Board and to have the Library Board report to the City tanager. The City Clerk read two letter from Great Nothern Railways in re,�ly to the City Council's request for a 36' wide crossing to serve ,-tTashington Park. Great Yorthern Railways felt that this crossing should be reduced to a 32' crossing and further stilted that at such time as tho raLl-f-1 +.y corq)any C 1 1 rM xovember 3, 1959 (continued) decides to rehabilitate this track through the area that the City of. Anacortes will at that t -Jure reimburse the railimay company for the cost of placing plank or paving as necessary, and also for the cost of placing neccssa.rg crossing signs and drainage at the crossirg. The approximate cost for fixing up a. 321 crossing at this time ?-,o: Y be V ':�O.CO. The City Vbnager stated that this crossing %oulc' e3 iri.nata ti -,-o curves going into ?,7ashington Park and thus alleviate traffic problem (luring the peel: se,,)son. Mr. Bernard roved and Dr. Strom seconded that t%n city enter into agreement and that the City Attorney be authorized to drai-: vp the agreement. Ro33 call: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Bernard., ar-.I Strom. All. ayes. ;'otion ca% -Tied. The City Attorney read an ordinance appropriating the 1960 revenues of the City of• Anacortes, Washington, in the various depa.rlments of the City for the year 1960. After discussioh, Ir. Fosse moved and Dr. Strom seconded that th3 Ordinance be adopted, and assigned no. 1270, and the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to sign ant publish same. Poll call: Ness, Antonius, T-Iustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom. All ayes. lotion carried. The City Attorney read an Ordinance creating a storm scii-!er construction fund for Amcor 0. , for the purpose of futherirg the financing of the storm sevrer program of tine City* of Anacortes, ?-.ashingtora. After a. discussion,'J':r. Pass moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the Ordinance be adopted, and assigned no. 1271, and the ?'ayor and City Cleric be instructed to sign and publish same. Roll call: Ness, Antonius, Yustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom. All ayes. Motion carried. .The report of claims against the City fcr the last half of October 1959, was read to the City Council, and hearing no objections, the Mayor referred then: to the Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by thu Finance Committee, a motion was made by Dr. Strom and seconded by Mrs. Antonius that the claims be allowed and war --ants be draim in favor of same. Roll call: Ness, Antonius, N stacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom. All ayes. P-,otion carried. Mr. French informed the City Council that he had roceived the resignation of Mrs F. E. Clark, City Engineer and Water Superintendent. I-ir. French stated that in Mr. Clark's letter that he was resigning due to salary as set forth in the 1960 budget. ?Ir. French also stated that he had accepted the resignation of Yr. Clarkes,. Iiayor P•°ustacich spoke for the City Council stating that they hated to lose r"r. Clark and thanked him for his tireless service to the City. The City tanager informed the City- Council that the street lights from 3rd to ;'t-}: on Commercial. Avenue were not working. The Street Department with the co- operation of Van Deusen Electric were working on this problem. The City Yanager then spoke about the x#40 District Legislative Committee Dinner to to held in Anacortes, fiovember 3_?tI1 at 6:30 p.m., at the Sucia Reed. Yr. French stated that the officers of the Citizens Advisory Board ?could be present. Mr. French urged all. councilmembers to attend this meeting. "Ile City Yanager presented the Labor agreernent between the City of Anacortes and the. City Employees Local 1\o. 347 Union of the American Federation of State, County, arra Municipal Employees i4iich had been signed by the union members. 1.1rr. French presented the agrecriert to the councilr-embers for signature. 1.1r. Fosse moved and Mr. Hass seconded that, thin meeting adjourn at 8:10 p.m. All ayes. T•Iotion carried. A. I. blustacich, Mayor ATTEST: v Dian a Erholrr,, ity Met 'X= nber 17, 1959 The regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Anacortes ;ras called to ordc— 6:t 7:30 p.m., frith P•'ayer F':ust€ci.ch presiding. The invocation 7 -,,as given by :?.everend Fraley. Tho roll i -..as called ?-with Less, Antonius, I ust•acich, Fosse, Bernard, and Berentson present. The minutes of the previous meeting were considered and after hearing no alteration. or corrections, Yr. Fosse roved and 1�7. Bernard seconded that due to the fact that each councilmember had a copy for study and that copies -wore available at the City 62 i�o�re tuber 1.7, 1979 (continued) Clerk's office Upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. Ziotion carr*ed. Mayor I."ustacich announced that no -I, !% as the time for the hearing on the assessment roll of L.I.D.##150 and if anyone i%rishing to state his voice for c�-^ against the aesesSroeYtt to speak up t)t, this tire. Xoone fro,i the audience '.T'he Cit-ir Clerk read a letter from ^Tr. Herman Iundblad in which �"r. Lundblad Gtat(.,d that he !Ia.s assessed 1$65.00 for curbing which had been done previously and it t:zL; determi.red that no curbing vas needed. At trig time, I"x . French sty ,t.:d that there sero t? --o otherpropertvr ot:ners in the same pr-edietarient, Yr. Ed- and F. ?t:atrous ("P27.86 assessment for curbing) and Mr. ;garner T!estbloom 04.64 as:,ess- ment for curbing). After a discussion Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. mess seconded that the assessment roll be changed accordingly and the rest of the roll be accepted as is. Poll co.11: Ness, Antonius, Yustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Derentson. All ayes. Votion carried. °r. I-].9. ?��Tells, Cit.iT Attorney read an Ordinance fixing the salarieo of the City Manager, city officers, and as6istants to the City Manager of the City of Anacortes, commencing with the 1st day of January 1960. After di,-cussicat, Mr. Berentson roved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the Ordinance be adol:ted, arxd assigned. no. 1272, and the I-Iayor and City Clerk be instructed to Lion c Ttd ,:ublish same. Roll. ca.11a Ness, Antonius, I-Tustecich, Fosse, Bernard, and Berentson. All ayes. motion carried. - The Cite,- Clerk read a letter from Mr. George F. Bacon, who is taking over the Guertes Island Ferry the 1st of the year, requesting the City Councill :: considc�r- ation of leasing the street end on "I" Avenue an which the Is.ashirg'Lon State Ferries are nu,.T located. After a discussion, Mr. Berentson moved and RRr. Yns , seconded that the City Manager write and notify Mr. Bacon that he would be considered if and when the terminal wras vacated by its present occupants. R0711 call: Iuess, Antonius, ?fust-acich, Fosse,. Bernard, and Berentson. All ayes. - Afotion carried. Tree City Clerk read a letter from the Planning Comi ssion on the recormtandriti cn of the vacation of 201 on "S" Avenue. The recon-endation stated that the petition be granted subject to the following reservations: 1. Subject to the usual City easement rese?Vations7on such vacations. 2. Subject to an 801 Cul de sac at the south end of S Averse. 3. Also subject to the reservations by the City for the right, to relivirc'. all-new construction upon property abutting upon the portion of the street so vacated to comply ud.th front yard requirements as set forth ill Section 8-7.15 of the Code of the City of Aracortes even though ex1E c,ir:g improvements upon adjacent or nearby property ilithin any unci block ha.;. }.cen constructed since passage of the Zoning Ordinance. Yr. Dcxi_--1:rc1 moved. ?nci I -Ir. Fosse seconded that the City Attorney prepare an Ordin;inco and au i horiz3 the City Clerk to publish the notice of the hearing, on D;;ce:,iocr 15•th. 11?.o11 call: Antonius, Fosse, Mustacich, Bern; -rd, and Berentson. ALI ayes. IT•3.ss abstairad. The City Manager presented the City Council with a petition to pave cy" Avenue "roe,: 20th to 22nd Street. Ile stated that the petition had the required rtar-tber of property ov-ners signature and requested permission from the City Council to go ahead urith the engin ,eririg survey and establish the cost of paving. Nr. Bern_ rd moved and PIr. Barentson seconded that the City Manager provide the Vn�lY1V V J is ;; ourvey and estimated cost of paving. Roll call: Ness, Antonius, Fosse, Yustacich, Bernard, and Berentson. All ayes. Motion carried. The City I -Tanager presented the City Council a petition for the paving of Avonue fron Hillcrest Drive to the north line of Terrace Driv©. Hr- sta.teid that the required number of property miners had signed the petition. Mr. Dern. rd moved. and Mr. Berentson seconded that the City Manager provide the engineering survey and estimated cost of paving. Roll call.: Ness, Antonius, Fosse, Mustacich, Bernard, and Berentson. All ayes. Yotion cRrriecd. The financial statement for the month of October 1959 was accepted and order -.0 to be placed on file. The report of claims against the City .for the first half of November 19,59 rand to t -he City Council, and hearing no objections, the Mayor reforrod then to the Fixiance CoYrraitt3e. Upon favorable report by the Finance Committee, a notion i•.as made by Mr. Bernard and .Mrs. Antonius seconded the motion that tho clain.3 Jo allowed and warrants be drLnm in favor of same. Roll_ call: Ness., Antonius, Mustacich, Foese, Bernard, and Berentson. All ayes. Motion carried. The City Attorney read an Ordinance of the City of Anacortes, Washington, correcting, approving, and confirr-ung,the assessment and assesumcnt roll of L.T.D.h'150 for the _i-njprovt:i.,-.3nt of portions of Q avenue, 5th Stroa—; and 9th NovFmber 17, 1959 (continued3 63 Street in the City, by grading, draining, surfacing, and paving and curbing the same; as and in the manner provided for in the plans and specifications of the said district as set forth in Ordinance No. 1261 of the City of Anacortes and equalized by the City Council df the City of Anacortes on the 17th day of T?ovember, 1959, levying and assessing the amounts thereof against the several lots, tracts, parcels of land and other property as shown on said assessment roll, prescribing the time Urithin which the assessments shall be paid, and providing for the payment of much assessments into L.I.D. n150 Fund of the City. After a discussion, 2Ir. Fosse moved and Mr. Berentson seconded that the Ordinance be adopted, and assigned no. 1273, and the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to F - In and publish same. Roll call: Ness, Antonius, I:Iustacich, Fosse, Bernard, an' Berentson. All ayes. Motion carried. I The City Manager reported that Yr. Clark t*as in the Anacortes Hospital and in serious condition and also stated that lir. Clark is on sick leave. Mr. French stated that he was taking over the engineering duties and the duties of the water superintendent until such-time.as a replacement fills these positions. Mr. French has no salary increase. Mr. French stated that he uas iri contact with Nor. P.J.YcKay, District Engineer, in regard to the request from the Chamber of Comrerce to have the City Council contact the state highiray department as to possible 12th street states highimy t,6 the new ferry terminal. He stated that Mr. McKay will be in Anacortes to meet reith the city officals, members of the Chamber of Commerce, merbers of the press, and local legislators on the 24th of November. The City Attorney presented the City Council with a Treasurer's notice to be published in conjunction t:� th the final assessment roll on L.I.D. #150. Mr. Bernard moved and N:r. Fosse seconded that the City Clerk be authorized to publish the Treasurer's Notice in the local paper the required amount of times. Doll call.: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Bernard, And Berentson. All ayes. Motion carried. .The City Attorney informed the City Council that approximately three years ago there tras a hole in the Park Estates Development, After negotiations with Mr. Balch, the City Street Department filled the hole and billed I"r. Balch of Park Estates Development for the work done by the Street Department. At that time a promisory note was issued to Park Estates, however, -the City Clerk was unable to find the note. Mr. Wells,prepared a letter stating that at such time the promisory note should be found, the promisory note would be destroyed. Mr. Berentson moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the Mayor and Cit;, Clerk be authorized to sign and return the mortgage and that the City Clerk be authorize to sign the letter. Roll call: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Berentson. All ayas. 1:otion carried. Mr. Ness spoke to the City Council regarding the possibility of installing a s-r-Axaning pool in the gym in the City Hall. After a lenghty discussion, 1-r. Ness movod and Mr. Fosse seconded that the City Manager check with the Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Paul Lavera and various school officials on the possibility of this installment and to get, estimates of this installation.: Por. Berentson moved and Mr. hTess seconded that the meeting adjourn at 8:19 p.m. A. I. MIUSTACICH, MAYOR ATTEST: Diane Frholrk, Lity Clerk i4 December 1, 1959 Tho regular meeting of the City Council. for the City of Anacortes was called to order a' 7:30 p.m.., tv-ith FTayor Fustacich presiding. The invocation was given by Reverend Davenport The roll called (• lth. Ness, Antonlus, r ustacich, Fosse Berentson, Rer-nard, n9ic' Strom present. Tin 17dmite.s of the previous m:-eting were considered and after bearing no al.'t:ernt-.vr:. or cnrrecti.ons, Mr. Ness moved and Mrs. Antontus seconded that due to the fact Viat each Councilmamber had a copy for study and that copies were available at the City Clerk's office upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. Motion carried. The City Clark read a letter fron Coos Bay Pulp Corporation requesting that the: forei6n matter in the water furnished by the city be removed. Air. French stat' -d that the City's Water Dapar. tment ww.l.l. flush the line during the Chri.stivas hol i dpys to romove 1,11P foreign substance. Pyr. French further stated that an thorough study of the foreign material in the pi.pe is underway. The City Clark read a letter from the Women's Club requesting that the Council endorse their project of obtaining a "Sister City'* overseas. After a discussion, Mr, Berentson moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that this request he granted. A.11 Bayo . Metion carried. The City Clerk read a letter from the U.S.Army Engineers requesting leasing additionp?. land on 11t. Erie in connection ai.th the right-of-way for power supply leased to Ille Anacorte:; Air "Statior. and the letter further stated that an increase In the rents?. of $25.00 per year. After a discussion, Mr. Bernard moved and Dr. Strom se'cond'ed that the Mayor and City Clerk authorize the supplemental agreement with the Corps of A r:qy Engineers. All ayes. Motion carried. The City ,Attorney, 11. V. Wells, read a resolution transferring 310,000.00 fro) -ii the Sever Fund to the Storm Sewer Construction Fund and at the time of the sale of t'r..2i bonds that said loan be repaid into the Sewer Fund, together with .nterest fr.n the date; of the ir.iiti.al trannfer until paid at the rate of 31% per annum. After a discussion, Mr. Ness moved and Mr. Bernard seconded that the Resolution be adopted. Poll tali.: Netts, Antonius, Ymstacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. All ayes. Motion carried. The report of claims against the City for the last half of November, 1959, etas n)ad to the City Council, and hearing no objections, the Mayor referred td-.k:m to the Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by the Finance Committee, a motion ,=as made by Mr. Bernard and Mr. Pass seconded that the claims be allowed and trarr€,nts be dram in favor of same. Roll call: Ness, Antonius, Mustaci.cn, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. All ayes. Motion carried. The City Manager, Mr. French, gave h -is report on his recent trip to SF:attl.e a7ld Tacoma to look at swimming pools. He explained certain problems if the city were to construct the -pool. After a discussion, Dr. Strom moved and Mr. Fosse "Cord.ed Vox t the City Flanager's report be accepted and the city cease any further i.nvost i gati.on of the city building a swimming pool. Roll call: Fess, Antonius, RTustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, Strom. All Ryes. Motion carried. Yr. Ness moved and Mr. Fosse seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 8:15 p.r±. A. 1. tiustacicn11 . or ATTF„ST: D? a ni Erdio n, City Clerk 0 December 15, 1959 The regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:30 p.m., with Mayor Mustacich presiding. The invocation was given by Reverend Davenport. The roll was called with Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom present. The minutes of the previous meeting were considered and after hearing no alterations or corrections, Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Ness seconded that due to the fact that each Councilmember had a copy for study and that copies were available at the City Cidr,k's office upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. All ayes. Motion carried. The City Clerk read a letter from the Mountaineers, requesting to use Mt. Erie for two course field trips (April 9,10 and Sept. 24, 25, 1960) and absolving the City of Amcortes of all liability and responsibility due to these two practices. After a discussion, Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the request be granted. Roll call: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. All ayes. Motion carried. The City Clerk read a request from the Red Lion Tavern for a dance license. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the request be referred to the Chief of Police for approval. However, Mr. Fosse stated that approximately two council meet- ings ago the City Council had granted two similar requests without referral to the Chief of Police and he felt that if the Chief of Police was against the application he could so state and Mr. Fosse then moved an amended motion to grant the license on approval of the Chief of Police., and Dr. Strom seconded. Roll call: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. All ayes. Motion carried. The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. C. P. Valentine in which he tendered his resigna- tion from the Library Board and the Mayor reluctantly accepted his resignation and submitted the name of Mr. E. W. Purcell to fill in the remainder of Mr. Vallentine's term. Mr. Fosse moved and Mrs. Antonius seconded that the recommendation of the Mayor's be accepted and Mr. Purcell be appointed to the Library Board. Roll call: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. All ayes. Motion carried. Mayor Mustacich then informed the City Council that it was time for the hearing of the vacation of ten feet from each side of S Avenue from 38th Street to 41st Street with a proper turn around on 41st Street. The City Attorney informed the City Council that the Planning Commission was at present working on the front yard and side yard set -backs and it was their desire to have uniformity in front of residents and that they have at the -present time worked on two ordinances to attain this desired end. The City Attorney stated that the planning Commission requested that they extend the hearing'of this vacation until the second meeting in January at which -time he would . have the ordinances which were now being prepared. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Fosse seconded that the vacation be continued until the second meeting in January. Roll call: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. All ayes. Motion carried. �c�� •'1!�"C.hh.,,, •tiv-,+FV •1 �h�?PijPt ^ pyo• ...bis f .��e__• 1 /- ��- ,j. �.�F�. ,',' �/' - L •'i `-'� 'The City Manager asked the council their feelings regarding the elimination of meter violations for the week before Christmas, this time being December 21st through December 24th. Dr. Strom requested that the police patrol the area around the post • office to insure traffic movement so that the people could park near the postRolle• Mayor Mustacich moved and Mr. Berentson seconded that the request be granted. call: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. All ayes. Motion carried. The City Manager asked the Council's opinion regarding extending the closing hours of the taverns and cocktail lounges on New Year's eve to 3:00 a.m• Mr.French and further stated that this was the custom throughout the state. Mr. Fosse movedMr. Bernard seconded that the request be granted and the taverns and cocktail lounges eve until 00 Roll call: Ness, be allowed to remain FosseBerentson,en on New sBernatd., and: . Antonius, Mustacich, , Strom.. All ayes. Motion carried. The City Manager requested permission to call for bids on the following items: (1) standard and hi -test gasoline, light, fuel oil, stove oil, diesel and furnace oil; (2) Nylon tires; (3) printing. Mr. Bernard moved and Mr. Ness seconded that the City Manager be authorize to call for bids on the above items. Roll call: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. An ayes. Motion carried. December 15, 1959 (continued) The report of claims against the city for the first half of December, 1959, was read to the City Council, and hearing no objections, the Mayor referred them to the Finance Committee. Upon favorable report by the Finance Committee, a motion uss made by Dr. Strom and seconded by Mr. Bernard that the claims be allowed and warrants be drawn in favor of same. Roll call: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. All ayes. Motion carried. The City Manager informed the City Council that the Library Board had granted permission for the cityts librarian, Mrs. Ruth E. Brinkley, to remain as librarian for one more year. Mr. Berentson moved and Dr. Strom seconded that the city extend Mrs. Brinkley's employment for one more year. Roll call: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. All ayes. Motion carried. The financial statement for the month of November, 1959 was accepted and ordered to be placed on file. Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Berentson seconded that the council be adjourned at 8:01 p.m. Roll call: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. All ayes. Motion carried. A. I. Mustacich, Mayor ATTEST: 0e-" Ao,//" i Diane Erho]m, i y Clerk January 5, 1960 The regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Mustacich presiding. The invocation was given by Reverend Splatim. The roll was called with Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Bernard, and Strom present. The minutes of the previous meeting were considered and after hearing no alterations or corrections, Mr. Ness moved and Dr. Strom seconded that due to the fact that each Councilmember had a copy for study and that copies were available at the City Clerk's office upon request, the minutes be approved as if read. All ayes. Motion carried. The City Clerk read a letter from Statewide Retirement System stating that William Lester Thomas will attain his retirement age April 1, 1960. Mr. French informed the City Council that Mr. Thomas was desirous of this retirement. The City Council concurred with Mr. Thomas on his retirement April 1, 1960. Mr. Fosse moved and Mr. Berentson seconded that Mr. Thomas retirement be set at April 1, 1960. Roll call: Ness, Antonius, Mustacich, Fosse, Berentson, Bernard, and Strom. All ayes. Motion carried. The City Manager informed the council on the petroleum bids and they are as follotiss: X r� * - Low bid The City Manager recommended that the low bidder in each case (Gasoline, regular - Texaco 20.9¢ Gal; Gasoline, high test - Union 24.3¢ gal; Automotive diesel - 13.89¢ Shell; Stove oil - Union 140 and Texaco 140; Furnace oil - Shell -11.7¢; Fuel oil - Island Transfer -$3.74) be awarded the bids and that the stove oil be split equally between Texaco and Union Oil Co. Mr. Renstrom spoke from the audience stating that It t;*as up to the City Council as to their decision on the bid. The Mayor fliped a coin and Mrs. Antonius called the coin and Texaco (Mr. Renstrom) received the bid. Island Item Union Standard Texaco Transfer Shell Unit Gasoline, regular 21.50 24.6¢ 20.90* 24.40 Gal. Gasoline, high test 24.3* 28.6 24.9 28.4 Gal. Automotive diesel 14.1 16.3 14. 13.89# Gal. Stove oil 14. 3.1.0 Gal. Furnace Oil 14.1 11.77 11.7# Gal. Fuel Oil. $3.74# * - Low bid The City Manager recommended that the low bidder in each case (Gasoline, regular - Texaco 20.9¢ Gal; Gasoline, high test - Union 24.3¢ gal; Automotive diesel - 13.89¢ Shell; Stove oil - Union 140 and Texaco 140; Furnace oil - Shell -11.7¢; Fuel oil - Island Transfer -$3.74) be awarded the bids and that the stove oil be split equally between Texaco and Union Oil Co. Mr. Renstrom spoke from the audience stating that It t;*as up to the City Council as to their decision on the bid. The Mayor fliped a coin and Mrs. Antonius called the coin and Texaco (Mr. Renstrom) received the bid.