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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950 City Council Minutes• • 1 Lu • i i 1 q January 3, 1950 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anacortes uas called to order at 7:35 o'clock P. M. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called � and Ginnett, Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin and Brado were present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Far West Fisi Mayor Hagan introduced Mr. Ciarren Gilbert and Mr. Halgren of the Farwest Fish Co. request Corp. Mr. Gilbert speaking for the Farwest Fish Corp., stated that they have for lease determined that the City owns certain street ends which they are using and requested to cover that a Lease be drawn by the City of Anacortes to cover rental of the street end at rental of the foot of L & part of 4th street. A motion was made by Mustacic�L and seconded by st end at Ginnett .that a lease be drawn by the City Attorney and authority be given to the foot of L & Mayor and City Cl::rk to complete the lease of 100 feet of L street end and 50 feet part of Otho of. 4th street end. Motion carried. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Ellin that the Council adopt a policy of leasing street ends based on$1C0.00 annual rental for full street ends and �?50.00 for a half street end. Motion carried. Request that Mr. Fred Ellison and Mr. R. J. Stover were then introduced by !,-Iayor Hagan. City adver- These gentlemen requested that the City Council again advertise for bids for resurf- tise for bids acing with concrete asphalt, 17th and 20th streets. Mayor Hagan requested :thxk the for resulfa- City Attorney to inspect the situation and report to the Council at a later date. cing 17th & ?0th) A conLnunication from Smith's Sher, was read as follovis: Letter from Smith's Shop requesting Mayor Hagan, loading zone. Anacortes City Council: Dear Sirs: December 22, 19+9 In view of -the fact thatt Ere have but one door to our business, We find it necessary to request permissionto post a loading and unloading zone. Thank You, Jack Smith Smith's Floor & Window Cov. 915 - 5th Street Anacortes, Wahh. Mr. Goff stated that he had inspected the situation and that no police action was indicated. Mayor Hagan referred the problem to the License and Police Committee. Letter from A cormunication from the Cemetery Supt. was presented and read as follows: Cemetery Supt. requesting Jan. 3, 1950 new tent. Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Anacortes, Washington. Anacortes, Washington. Dear Sirs: - We request permission to order the tent w.lich is provided for in the 1950 budget. By doing this now vie will receive the tent in about six weeks. Ingvald Iversen A motion was made by Brado and seconded by Miustacich that approval to purchase the tent be granted. Motion carried. Mayor to Attend meet- Mayor Hagan reported that he will attentta meeting at Sedro-Woolley on Thursday ing to dis- evening of this week at which all the mayors of Skagit County will be present to cuss pin bal.discuss with the County prosecutor the subject of pinball machines and punch boards. machines,etc, Mayor Hagan told the Council members that it was felt that the City Clerk's Hagan recom- office was capable of handling its work with only the City Clerk and stenographer mends that and that the saving to the City would be considerable. He was recommendi ng to the Deputy Clerk; Council that the Deputy Clerk be released and bedause of overtime and other services be released. rendered that he be paid through January 31st. Also that if it was found that additional help was needed by the Clerk's office that the budget remain the same so that money would be available for that purpose. A motion was made by Brado and .1seconded'by Mustacich that the Council concur with the Mayor's recommendation in all ,irespects. notion carried. Pawn Brokers' The City Attorney reported that an ordinance for a pawn broker's license is not ordinance. 'yet completed. The City Clerk reported that vario.usletters which the City Council had requesteJ hi -m to write had been written. 2nd letter I vas pointed out that 11r. 1,7alton had not appeared before the Council and the to Walton. City - was authorized to write a second letter to him. Resolution The City Clerk presented a resolution to transfer certain. -.funds for the purchase transfering of an adding machine in his department. -A motion was*made by '=Alin and seconded by funds. Dodge that the resolution be adopted. Motion carried. Planning Commission. Jan. 10th as date for meet with pageant com. Mr. Ginnett reported that the Planning Commission would be ready to report at the next Council meeting on January 17th. It was decided by the City Council to set aside the evening of January 10th as a date for meeting with the pageant committee. p.% r r% January 39 1950 The Police Chief made an oral report thata very good record was made during the holidays. The weather influenced accidents but he is confident that we will better the accident record during the coming year. He requested the City Council to look at the Police quarters with regard to certain necessary repairs. Mayor Hagan referred this request.to the Building Committee. (Good record ,made during Holidays. Repairs for jPolice quarters. The report of the Water Department was presented and read -and bras placed on Water Dept. file. Mr. McCrory stated that 3rd pump has been put in use because the cold weather' report. has caused more filtering to be necessary. He said that the Street Department would begin sanding streets when the snow started to melt. Mr. Ginnett asked Mr. McCrory about repairing a culvert at 31th and S. Ave. iCulvert at Mr. McCrory said that it*would be necessary to dig it out and rebuild it so thgt 34th. it is in a straight line. 1. The r_oport of the Fire Department was read and accepted and placed on file. iFire Dept. report The resignation of Charles S. Mondhan,Assit.-Fire Chief, was read, accepted and;Resignation placed on file. lof C.S.Mondhan. The Mayor reported that the Civil Service Board will meet and call for civil ,Civil Service service examinations. Mr. Ellin reported for the Streets and Parks Committee. He said that the Air 1:Air Corps Corps. was looking for a site for an acadamy and that the Planning Commission wouldllooking for like to put in a bid for the City of Anacortes. After some discussion a motion site for a - was made by Brado and seconded by Mustacich that the Council go on record.'as being icadamy. willing to co-operate as far as possible in the selction of An^cortes as a site. Motion carried. An ordinance relating to Fire Hydrants was read and given No. 1052. A motion 'Ordinance was made by Brado and seconded by Ellin that the Ordinance be adopted. Ayes: Mustal- regarding cich, Dodge, Ellin, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. !fire hydrants. A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Dodge that theCity Clerk open the IQpen bids for bids for alum, Gasoline and Oil. Notion -carried. The bid of theG'eneral Chemical `Alum,gasoline Division of Allied Chemicals and Dye Corp was the only bid for alum and a motion '& oil.. was made by Dodge and seconded by Ialustacich that the bid be adcepted. Motion carried. The bids for Gasoline were opened and a motion was made by Ginnett and seconded Bid of Union by Mustacich that the bid of the Union Oil Company of California be accepted. Oil accepted. Motion carried. �1Accepts bid of The bids for standard Stove Oil, Furnace oil and Light Fuel Oil were opendd. R. Webb for A motion was mace by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that the bid of Rufus A. stove oil and Webb for stove oil and furnace oil be accepted and that the bid of the Island Transtfurnace oil- fer Company for Light Fuel Oil be accepted. Motion carried. Is.Trans. bid for !light fuel oil. The Claims against the City of Anacortes for the month of December, 1949 were presented and read to the City Council as follows: Claims 0 1 1 • • 1 CURRENT EXPENSE Joe L. Hagan 1838 Salary as Mayor 118.00 George Brado 1838 9t 9° Councilman 10.00 Robert Gineett 1835 t° P9 1f 10.00 Romie Allen 183 6 '° P° t°00 W. J. Welch 18387 1Q it 't 100,001 E. E. Dodge 18388 1° 9t P1 10.00 A. I. Mustacich. 18389 99 99 '° 10.00 1 0. E. Arges 18390 't " Dep. Treas. 70.00 Paul Flint 1831 " 99 City Clerk 57.50 Dr. C. IV. Douglass 18392 1° 91 Health Officer 50.00 W. V. Wells, Jr., 1839 " 99 City Rttorney 11.8.30 John Cheney 18394 1P 1° Police Justice 39.50 Harry Davis 18395 " Dog Catbher Norman Fulton 18396 �Q' Janitor 96.70 1 David Bowen 18397 anitor 0.90Jacqueline Gurney 18398 " t4Steno. �7-00 C M Olson 18 99 " 14 Dep. City Clerk 375.00!! Harry Davis 1800 1f 1° t9 " Du-dpman 50.00 Syd Eli.in 18.01 Councilman 10.00 Withholding Tax Fund 181}02•, Withholding Taxes 54..80 C. o Cook 181{0 Service 17.25 Anacortes American 181+0 �. Printing; Service, Clerk's Office 26.30 J. B. off 184.05 Salary as Chief of Police 187.70 M. 1-1. 'eebe 181+06 11 't Asset. Chief of Police 138.10 W. L. Pollard 18407 99 t9 Patrolman 120.00 'I W. E. `.i'hompson G. 18408 r9 99 99 Patrolman 157.00 it 0. Lee tid. 18409 49 " Pattolman 117-95 'I J. Tennant 181,10 19 Patrolman 115. 0 'I Withholding Tax Fund 1811.11 Withholding Taxes 93.40 Culvin Signal Service 18412Service , ®77 Marine Supply Co. 1814.13 Supplies, Police Dept. 6.54 Trulson Motor Co., 181411. Service & Equipment 29.31 Bert, Verrall 1814.15 Salary as Fire Chief 155.28 C. . Moddhan 18416 Asst Fire Chief 133.23 K. W. Snart 181.4.17 it 0o Capt., Fire Dept' 68.14.0 J. N. Parsons 181x18 Capt., Fire Dept. 113.148 i I I 0 1 1 • • 1 January 3, 1950 Ed. Alexander 1819 Salary as Fireman 111.Q5 Claims Geo. Ray 18420 "' " Fireman 102.66 D. ". Parsons 18421 " '" Fireman 86.51 Clyde Cook 18422 19 14 Fireman 93.68 Carl Strock 1842 Wages as Call Man 65.88 C. Wirsing 1842 rr 11 11030 H. Chevrier 18425 r" ,Q "Q 6.00 G. Miller 18.26 t1 1° It 11 4.00 Earle Olson 18427 Salary as Inspector 1230 Withholding Tax Fund 18428 Withholding Taxes 136090 The Fern Press 18.29 Printing Service 21}072 Curtis 'Xharf Uorripany 18430 Coal, Fire Dept. 99091 Anacortes American 18431 Cancelled Water Department 18432 Hydrant Rental 655000 Marshall Wells 18433 Supplies 21063 Wm. G. McCallum 1813 Insurance 34085 M. R. Kingsley 184.35 Insurance 33.25 An��.cortes Equipment Co., 18 36 Equipment, 600,5 Nelson Equipment Co., 18437 Equipment 23009 Affleck Bros., 18436 Fuel 12.30 Western Auto Supply 18% Supplies 8025 Anacortes'Laundry & Clns. 1811j 0 Laundry Service, Fire Dept. 100 Bert Verrg11 18441 Inspections 25.00 Earle G. Olson 18w", Cash Advanced 9.36 M. W. I�'eatherkile 184iF Service to Radio 77095 Skagit County Med. Bur.; 18� Group Insurance Deductions 104.75 Kimsey's Dependable Mkt., 182:4.5 Supplies 1097 Marine Supply Co., 18W} 6 Supplies, City Hall 2.16 Puget Sound Power & Light 1844.7 Lighting Service, City Buildings ?36. 6 Anacortes Laundry Co., 18448 Service, City Hall 20 6 Water Department 181049 Water Service. City Hall ilio Anacortes Equipment Co., 18450 Service & Supplies, City Hall 13.3 Island Transfer 18 51 Fuel. Oils City Hall 6.78 Pioneer, Inc., 182}52 Supplies. Treasurervs Office .80 Puget Sound Stamp Wks -1, 18452 Supplies, Police Justice 8.96 G. N. Dalstead, P. M. 18454 Postage, City Trfiasurer 5-00 Marine Supply & Hardware 18455 Supplies, Fire Dept. 6.74 Dzette-Morrison Spruce Co., 18456 Supplies, Fire Dept. 6.74. Rufus A. Webb 16457 Gasoline & Oil, Fire Dept., 126.95 I FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION FUND L. E. Snider Salary as Retired Fireman 125.00 Milo Strock it 11 14, 11. 122.00 Skagit Co. 'Med. Bur., Group Insurance Deduction 3.00 PARK DEPARTMENT � Robert Harr 2186 Salary as Park Employee 115000 Fran:: Knapp 2187 t9 11 11 Supt., 133.2C Withholding Tax Fund 2188 Withholding Taxes 6.80 Water Department 2189 Water Service, Park Dept, 1x.05 Marshal, Wells Store 2190 Supplies, Park Dept., 3,-25 C, C. Cook 2191 Service, Park Dept., 6.4.3 it[ITIiHOLDING TAX FUND People's National Bank Total Withholding Taxes 794.60 WATER DEPARTMENT T. G. 14;cCrolry 11099 Salary as Supt. 171 -00 - Sadie M. Argea 11100 '1 '1 Cashidr 116.70 Shirley Owens 11101 '" " Clerk 93090 Paul Flint, Jr., 11102 "' t1 Bookkeeper 55.00 Chas. Wedlund 1110 " Foreman 151.92' Everett Thorene 11101. 11 " Serviceman 128.40 W. 0. Rogers 11105 " t1 Filterman 156.60 G. F. Keller 1110691 '1 Filterman 19.40 Roy Wedlund 11107 P1 " Filterman 144.70 Frank Deane 111.08 11 " Filterman 23-00 4..90 Lester Thomas 11109 11 1P Pumpman Withholding Tax Fund 11110 Withholding `taxes 208.00 Skagit County Medical Bureau 11111 Insurance Deductions 30.00 Marine Supply Co., 11112 Supplies 121.57 Barrett Haentjens & Co., 1111 Supplies 8605 Worthington-Gamon Meter Co., 11114 Meters 228.5 Builders Providence, Inc. 11115 Valve 60.8 DbLaval Steam Turbine Co., 11116 Supplies 155.4 Anchor Packing Company - 11117 Supplies 28.39 Anacortes Equipment Co., 11118 Material & Labor 5.22 Skagit Valley Telephone Co., 11119 Service 5.87 Railway Express Company 11129 Freight Charges 7.05 Homelite Corp., 11121 AC Generator 300,76 Puget Sound Power & Light 11122 Service 29969 77 Curtis 17harf Co. 1112 Coal City Bldg., Rental Fund 1112 Rent of Office & Garage 100.00 Cit Stroet Fund 11125 Gas Used by Fater Dept. for Dec. 38.11 C. . Cook 11126 Service .52 Haskell Plumbing & Htg. 11127 Filter Equipment 2,720.15 b°dri. G. McCallum 11128 Ins. on Dodge Coupe 44085 Northwest Filter Co., 11129 nal. on Service for Filter Add. .10000.00 Scientific Supplies Co., 11130 Burette 5023 Anacortes Iron Works 11131 Sup. -)lies & Labor 10.52 G. "V. Dalstead, P. 1A. 11132 e Postag u o00 52 Penn. Salt Mfg. Co., Rufus A. Webb Roy McDougall Lynn Balcomb Carl Thorene Dave Summers Dave Summers Carl Welk Artis Taylor Ear Holmas T. . McCrory Paul Flint, Jr., Withholding Tax Fund Trulson Motor Co., Jay F. Carroll Marine Supply & Hardware Anacortes Iron Vdorks - Puget Sound Power & Light Chas. R. Watts & Company Clevland & Reposa Marshall -Wells Store Howard -Cooper Corp., Rufus Webb Ingvald Iversen Wm. E. Latimer Chas. R. Mitchell Skagit Co.. Med. Bureau Withholding Tax Fund Marine Supply Co., Robbins Lumber Co., Curtis Wharf Co., A. D. Frets Mon. Co., Ingvald Iversen A. D. Frets Mon. Co., Katherine Snider Affleck Bros., Water Dept. Ruth Brinkley Eleanor Nevill P. E. Olson Marjorie Ross Mrs. Delbert Bruce Withholding Tax Fund Anacortes Iron Works George L. Osborn C. C. Cook Water Dept. Puget Sound Power & Ll ght Co., Island Theatre Robbins Umber & Co. Brown Lumber Company R. L. Unipple Simpson Electric Co., Phil Burton Library Service Gaylord Bros., Inc., Bank & Office Lqui-oment Co., The College Library Puget Sound News Co., xxxx�x4�xrx�t January 3, 1950 1113 Chlorine 11134 Oil STREET DEPARTMENT 3709 Salary as Foreman 3710 9f 11 Graderman 3711 19 11 Malnt. Man 3712 19 " Maint. Man 3712 11 " Maint. Man 37111 t' Maint*' Man 3714 it �1 11 Maint. Man 3715 Maint, Man 3716 iP " Supt., 3717 '1 " Bookkeeper 3718 Witliholding Taxes 3719 Repair & Labor 3720 Ins. on Int. Truck 3721 Supplies 3722 Supplies 372 Garage Lights 372 Sign 3725 Tire Repair 3726 Supplies 3727 Supplies 3728 Oil & Gas. CEMETERY DEPARTMENT 908 Salary aj Supt. 909 19 1 Employee 910 99 " Employee 911 Insurance Deductions 912 Withholding Taxes 91 Supplies 914 Supplies 915 Cement 916- Markers 917 Cash --Advanced 918 Marker 919 Clerical Work 920 Stove Oil 921 Service LIBRARY DEPARTMENT 3101 Salary as Librarian 3102 1P 11 Ass1t Librarian 3103 le 'r Caretaker 3104 Cancelled 3105 Substitute 3106 Withh6lding Taxes 3107 Welding 3108 Labor 3109 Service 3110 Service 3111 Service 3112 Ad on Screen 3113 Lumber 3110 S�xpplies 3115 Labor 3116 Fixtures & Labor 3117 Clock 3118 Supplies 3119 Supplies 3120 Supplies 3121 Service 3122 Books 131 IxA PLANNING COTVMISSION 78.10 103.45 ,Claims 170.85 137-70 17650 111_9.6o 149.6o 117.10 1"1.80 117.00 ?3.30 {.0.00 192.50 61.71 40.80 12.67 5.78 2.00 10.92 );_6.24 47.14 113.90 118.6o 1 0 3., 8 0 115.10 6.00 71.50 5.00 15.19 23.25 150.00 5000 105.00 16.00 14.x3 2.50 88.50 85.60 75.00 34.88 31.30 7.73 60.50 2.58 2.50 3.32 5.20 25.29 31.75 25.75 166.52 14.53 7.79 197.80 327®54 22.5 14.5 Chamber of Commerce 1 Map 12.00 Sisler & Gilkey Pari Payment for Sewer Survey 325.00 John Nordmark Sketch Maps 10.00 The Clams were then referred to the Finance Committtee and on favorable report by Mr. Brado, acting Chairman, a motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Mustacich that the Claims be allowed and warrants drawn in'f avor of the same. Ayes,* blustacill'h, Dodge, Ellin, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. A motion was made by Dodge and seconded by Ellin that the business of the evening having'been completed, the City Council adjourn as of 10010 otclock P. M. Motion carried. i ��' �c� - Nl76 r Attest. J ' City `C')�rk • • 1 • • 1 1 • it J • L -A 1 January 10, 1950 A special meeting of the City Council to meet with the Pageant Comnittee was called to order at 3:00 o1clock'P. M. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called and r.iustacich, Dodge, Ginnett, Allen and Brado were present. Petition The Pageant Committee presented the following petition to the Council: presented by Pageant TO THE HONORABLE MAYHR AND CITY COUNCIL: Committee. As you are no doubt aware for some years, local citizens, organized under the name of Anacortes Marineers Pageant, have for several years past put on an annyal celebration in the city. To pkan such celebration requires planning far, in the future, and to arrange for 6 continuation of such affair for the ydar 1950, we are now beginning to ,hake plans. As your body no doubt is aware, and anyone can see the suceess or failure of such venture depends on many things. No such celebtation can be self-supporting and must be supported by the cooperation of the community in which the celebration is given. There are certain angles of course, in putting on such a celebration in which the Pageant Committee will need the whole hearted cooperation of the entire community and specifically of the City authorities. Vie do not mean by this, that we need financial cooperation in the form of any donation, but we will need whole hearted cooperation. With this thought in mind, we therefore petition that we be permitted to mate use of such property, and possibly public streets, if in order, for the purpose of having the carnival which carnival might be permitted to operate in the city. There is no desire in this respect to avoid any license, tax orcther oblication, on behalf' of the Carnival company, but naturally the Paeant Committee cannot assume such a responsibility, but will do whatever it can to assist the city to collect from such authorities. The Pageant Committee naturally has no funds to spare and are attempting to do a substantial community benefit with virtually a lack of funds for any but abso- lutely necessary -expenditures. Vib hope in the long run that a real benefit will inu^e to theco=iiunity, not only in the giving of this annual celebration, and the re- sultant advertising therefrom, but also it is the planof the community to work out some plan of permanent improvement for the City's general benefit. All of this inures to the benefit of the entire community and we therefor feel that the city and all of its citizens owe to the Pageant Committee the duty to attend to policing, fire and any miscellaneous Governmental functions during the pageant week, at the city's expense, the same as any other time of the year, and it should not be made a burden upon the PaCeant, thus making possible the future_ or continuation of such pageant. It is not the intention by this petition to rehash any past history, but order to know what may be expected in the future we specifically petition that this time the Council go on record to insure us ­that the Pageant will be given proper Governmental protection as stated, the same as to all other citizens or and without extra charge to the Pageant Com-iittoe Therefore. in at ventu ,es Coincidelit with this petition, and as in the past, if we are to put on sucti a Pageant we will again need to make use of certain streets and city facilities, in - eluding the parks, the exact detail of thich will depend upon the plans asthey mat- erialize, but to know whether it is safe to proceed upon such plans lae would therefo °e .appreciated an expression of opinion at this time from the Coimcil, granting us such privileges, subject only to working out the details when the plans are developed.. In order to put on a Pageant in the Summer, it making plans and it is therefore important that we what we may plan for and therefore immediate action greatly appreciated. is necessary to start now in ascertain at the present time upon this peitition will be Respectfully, A1IACORTES MARINELRS PAGEANT BY Harlgy Sutt, President. During the discussion several points were brought out as follows: The carnival :rust have a bond before license will be given. Harley Sutt stated that the Committee wants to have no responsiblity with regard to the admission taxes. Location of Location of the Carnival was disc sed and a tentative O.K., subject to approval carnival. of the Fire Chief was given to 12th' 15thAon 0 Avenue. /.:5,-.,§f Police Police protection was discussed. It was decided to have Mr. Goff determine them protection necessary additional help that will be required during; the pageant and on agreement by the Pageant Committee to assume the cost of such additional help �I motio�,n teas made by P<'ustacich end seconded by Allen that if satisfactory arran,e- orPo/ie ,a ziorr y J aen scan b made ay Pair. Goff and the Pa eant Committee an agreement with the Councii A ilg"SCher charges wX1 be drawn, and signed.. Poiotion carried. A motion was made by Allet.and seconded by haveing been completed the special session with as of 9:50 o'clock P. M. Motion carried. A t t e s t �/�o -'City Clerk r Brado that the business of the evening the Pa,Teant Committee be adjourned . ,'Mayor' -4 r_) t_ J January 172 1950 A regu2mr meeting of the City Council of the City of j'nacortes order at 7:30 o'clock P. M. with Mayor Joe L_. Hagan presiding. The and Ginnett, Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Allen and Brado were present. the meetings of January 3rd and January 10th were read and approved 1 was called to roll was called The minutes of! as corrected. 11 The following letter from the Farwest Fish Corp. was read and ordered placed 'Letter from on file: iFar West Fish January 1950 Co regarding Honorable Mayor and City Council Lease. Anacortes, Washington Gentlemen:: Supplementing our oral request of-January'3rd., we hereby make application for` a lease covering that portion of the butt end of 4th Street lying between a line parallel to and 90 ft. East of the East'line of K Avenue and the West line of L Avenue and also the butt end of L Avenue lying North of the North line of 4th,Stree�'. For your information, we are the lessees of a majority of the square feet of �the harbor area frontage abutting on the butt end of 4th street and on the butt end!, f L Avenue. it Your prompt consideration will be appreciated. Yours very truly, FARVIiEST FISHL'RI+![EN I 1 By. M. Halgren The City Clerk stated that with reference to the lease of street ends the Olin'i Hardman Mfg.- Company had contacted him asking for a postponement. There being no question the Council approved the postponement until a later date. I The following letter from the Department of Highways was read and ordered 'Letter from placed on file with the recommendation that the City Clerk advise them that no liDept. of further action is necessary because the bus owner will use the previously allocated Highways. bus stop: January , 6, 1950 Mr. Paul Flint, Jr., City Clerk Anacortes, Washington Dear Sir: This will acknowledge your letter regarding the bus stop -on Eighth and Commercial. For some reason this first letter of which you enclosed a copy did not reach this office. Our policy as to bus stops has been to allow these on the "far" side of the inter- section, in other words, at the location the bus reaches after negotiating the intersection, whether this be a turning or a straight -through movement. Our reason for this has been that disembarking patrons are not encouraged to step in frontof the bus and directly into the path or approaching vehicles. Rather they are en- I couraged to walk to the rear of the bus prior to crossing at the intersection where visibility of approaching vehicles in the first lane they must cross is good. From your letter we cannot determine whether a circuituous route is required with the bus stop on Eighth Street. In the event that this bus stop does not require this and the proposed stop is for "through" buses that do not turn at this intersection we will allow a 50 -foot bus stop area., but in accord with the policy described abovy, on the "fart' side of the intersection. Pending our decision, we request further information as to whether this is for a "through" or a "turn" bus at this intersectiion. Yours very truly, GEO. H. SHEARER District Engineer By.* G. R. CYSMIISKI The following letter from the Anacortes equipment Co., recommendiftg-_. a gas Gas 1,ngine engine driven pump for use during flood conditions in the basement of the City Hall driven pump was read and ordered placed on file with the recommendation that the City Clerk recommended advise them that the Council had decided not to purchase this equipment: during flood conditions. City Council City of Anacortes Gentlemen: Jan. 14, 1950 In accordance with the request of the former City Clerk, Mr. Dorcey, we are submitting our recommendation and price for a portable gas -engine driven pump for use at the City Hall to protect the basement equipment during flood conditions. We recommend a Jacuzzi, Volute type, gas -engine driven pump, #ZIANs with a capacity of 3500 gallons per hour on a 15' lift and against a 15' head. This pump has a1-N'p suction and 11" discharge and is fitted with a 1 hp Briggs & Stratton engine. The -price, complete with carrying handles but without suction or discharge hose is $156.00. The city can buy hoses and foot valves through the .fire department more cheaply than through a local dealer. 0 1 1 • • 1 January 17, 1950 A mumber of other sizes are available at greater costs but it seems to us that this unit, discharging to the gutter outside would meet the need. Thank yon -Tor your consideration in this matter. Yours truly, Ben VanDeusen Weather con- Mayor Hagan reported that weather conditions had prevented the announced meet- ditions pre- ing in Sedro-Woolley �,ihich was to discuss the punch board and pin ball situation. vent punch He said that the Mayors of Skagit County hoped to have the mecting as soon as the bd.-pin ball weather breaks. meeting. Due to the illness of Mr.' Nordmark the'Planning Commission report would not be presented at this session of the Council. Cliver Hauge Bad weather and the illness of Mr. Knapp prevented the meeting of the Civil appointed Service Corinission and Mayor Hagan had contacted the various members and had by to position their individual concurrance, appointed Oliver Hauge to position of Assistant of Asst Fire Chief on a temporary basis pending action by the Civil Service Commission Fire Chief o -i in their regular meeting. temporary basis) The report of the City Attorney accepting certain insurance policies for the Ins.,Policiey.City Pawn Broker as'being in regular form was read, accepted and placed on file. He reported that the Pawn Broker's ordinance is ready along with 2 bill board ordinances on ordinance. which he recommended that a committee of the Council be appointed to study. Bill Board Mr,. Wells requested additional time for the study of problems involved in reactivating Ordinances. ordinances calling for the resurfacing of 17th -and 20th streets. The Clerk -was asked by Mayor Hagan to write Messers. Ellison, Stover and Fulton in this regard,* The City Attorney further reported that the code of ordinances, was up to date. I The Clerk -reported as follows,* I Application i The application for taxidrivers license for Mrs. :gid. Jarbo had beenreceived, for Taxi 1 was presented to the City Council and on motion made by-Brado and seconded by Drivers li- 1 Ellin the City Council approved the issuance of the license to Mrs. Ed. Jarbo. cense - Jarbo. The City Clerk then discussed an increase in salary which had been promised Increase in my Mr. Dorcy to Jacqu 1 Gurney, steno. in his office. There being no questions salary. raised, Mayor Hagan that the Council thereby approved the increase to $175.00 a month as called for in the budget. New Claim � A new form designed by the Clerk's Office to replace the claim form now in form pre- I,', use was presented and discussed at length. It was moved by Mustacich and seconded sented. by Dodge that the form and method of use with reference to presentation to the Council for use in the minutes be approved as described by the City Clerk. Motion carried. Police Dept -1 The report of the Police Department for the month of December, 19189, was read, report. accepted and placed on file. The report for the year of 1949 was read, accepted and placed on file. Deadline for Mr. Goff then reported orally that the deadline of January, 14th for punch punch board board and pin ball machines had been carried out and the following letter from the & pin ball Sheriff and Prosecuting Attorney was read and ordered placed on file,* mach.carried out) January 10, 1950 Letter from Chief of Police Prosecuting Angcor.tes, Washington. Att'y re- garding same, Dear Sir,* Your attention is called to the dead -line of January 14 on the operation of piml ball machines and punchboards in Skagit County. Any operation of these machines and boards after that date will subject both owners and operators to arrest and proseciat16no. Under tha law there is no distinction between money and merchandise punch boards and both types are banned by the announcement. I Your aid, assistance and cooperation in the enforcement of the law in your municipality is requested. If a few days are required for the owners to pick up the machines and arran-e for storage you may use your own judgment as to allowing a reasonable time for removal as long as they are not being operated. Very truly yours, H. H. Hinshaw, Sheriff Rueben C. Youngquit , Prosecuting Attorney Amusement Extimated additional expenses to the Police Department for the 1950 Pageant Tax on Mari- were submitted. A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Mustacich that Amuse- neer's Pag- ment Tax be collected from the Mariner's Pageant Corp.on the same cant. which they pay the Internal Revenue Department Amusement Tax. TbLe roll was called and the Ayes were Mustacich, Dodge, Ginnett,,l''llin , Allan and Brado. Motioncarried A mition was made by Ellin and seconded by -'odge that the Council approve=: the recommendation of the Police Chief for additional expenditures to be paid by the Marineer's Pageant Corp. for Police protection for their 1950 Pageant.,.',-, Police Chief The report'.of the Police Chief for the month of December, 1999 was presented, report. read, and placed on file. January 17, 1950 j The report of the Street Department for the month of December, 1949 was read, !,St. Dept. accepted and placed on file. 'report. The report of the Fire Department for the year 1949 was read, accepted and pla�ed Fire Dept. on file. .report. The following letter from Mr. Glenn King was read and referred by Mayor Hagan ''King requests to the Streets and Parks Committee: culvert in 819 35th Street driveway. Anacortes, Wash. January 8/50 Mr. J. Ha, -an Mayor of knacortes, Anacortes, Wn. Dear Sir: I am ,writing to request a culvert on the city property in front of our drive- 11 way. We would like you to refer it to the street department to have it done as soon as possible. We know the rest of the residents on this street have had theirs free of charg so we would also enjoy the relief of not having water al over our property. Respectfully, Mr. Glenn King. On recommendation by Ginnett, the Mayor asked the City 6lerk to request a Request report report from Sisler and Gilkey on the sewer survey. on Sewer survey. A motion was made by Brado and seconded by Ginnett that the City Clerk be Bids for coupe authorized to open the bids for the coupe for the Water Department. Motion for Nater Dept. carried. The bids were then opened and read to the Council. After some discussion', a motion -was made by Mustacich and seconded by Brado that the bids be referred to the Fire, L;ght and Water Committee for consideration and recommendation. Motion carried. She following Resolution was read by W. V. Wells, Jr.,: IFar West Resolution WHEREAS, Farwest Fishermen, Inc:, a corporation, has petitioned the City Counc-',1 requesting of the City of Anacortes, Washington, for a ten-year lease of all that portion of lease. Fourth Street in the City of Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington, lying between the west line of L Avenue and a line parallel to and ninety feet east of the east line of K Avenue, for industrial and commercial purposes, offering as rent therefor' Fifty Dollars (050.00) per year; and VTHEREAS, Farwest Fishermen, Inc., has petitioned the City Council of the City I. of Anacortes for a ten-year lease of all that portion of L Avenue in the City of Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington, lying north of the north line of Fourth Street in said city, for industrial and commercial purposes, offering as rent therefor One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per year; and WHEREAS, the said petitioner reppesents that it is the owner and lessee of thei majority of the square feet frontage of the harbor area abutting upon said portionsll of Fourth Street and L Avenue herein described; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANACORTES, That Tuesday, the 7th day of February; 1950 at the council chambers of said city council in the Anacortes City Hall be, and the same is hereby set as the time and place when and where the said petition will be heard and determined, and any per- son desiring to protest said petition may appear and present his objections. Passed this 17th day of January, 1950- 950. ATTEST.- ATTEST. Paul Paul Flint, Jr., City Clerk CITY OF ANACORTES BY Joe L. Hagan A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Allen that the Resolution be ap- proved and that City Officials be authorized to proceed in the prescribed manner to the completion of the Resolution. Motion carried. The following claims for the balance fo*f1949 and the lst half of 1950 were!Claims read to the City Council., 1'j 1949 CURRENT EXPENSE Anacortes American 18465 Printing -Service 27.55 Dept. of Labor & Ind. 18466 Ind. Ins. & Meda Aid 81.30 Victor Adding Machine Co., 18467 Adding Machine, Clerk's Office 254.93 !i West Coast Telephone Co., 18468 Telephone Service 22.10 Birds' Stationery 18469 Supplies, Police Dept. -5®05 it Colvin's Signal Service 18470 Service'& Supplies, Police Dept. 17.49 Benson Motors 18471 Service, -Fire Dept. 28. Skagit Auto Parts 18472 Supplies, Fire Dept. 7.21 John<L. Nonimark 18473 Planning Commission Contract 100.00 1950 Sisler & Gilkey 1847 Contract 325.00 Paul Flint, Jr., 18475 City Clerk 57.00 1 • 1 1 • U 1 Jacqueline Gurney 18476 Steno. Clerk's Office 0. E. Arges- 18477 Deputy Treasurer W. V. Wells, Jr., 18478 City Attorney John Cheney- 18479 Police Justice Norman Fulton 18480 Janitor David Bowen 18181 Janitor G. N. Dalstead, P. M. 18482 Postage, Clerk's Office J. B. Goff 1848 Chief of Police M. Eo Beebe 18484 Asst. Chief of Police W. L: Pollard 181}.85 Patrolman W. E. Thompson 18486 Patrolman G: 0. Lee 18487 Patrolman J. 111. Tennant 18488 Patrolman N. Patrish 184$9 Extra Patrolman Bert Verrall 18490 Fire Chief C. S. Mondhan 18491 Ass t. Fire Chief K. Vd: Snart 184.92 Capt., Fire Dept. J. N, Parsons 181�9�3 Capt., Fire Dept. Ed. Alexander 18494 Fireman Geo. Ray 18495 Fireman D. W. Parsons 18496 Fireman Clyde Cook 18497 Fireman Earle Olson 18498 Inspector State Treasurer 18499 Ins. for Vol. Firemen Firemen's Rel. & Pen. Fund 18500 Pension Deductions 1949° CEMETERY DEPARTMENT Dept. of Labor & Ind. 921 Ind. Ins. & Med. Aid Dorsey's. Grocery- 922 Supplies, Cemetery Dept. Calvin's Signal Service 92 Service Maryott's Greenhouse 92 Equipment Puget Sound Power & Light 925 Power & Service West Coast Telephone Service 926 Telephone Service 1950: Ingvald Iversen 927 Supt. William E. Latimer 928 Employee Chas. R. Mitchell 929 Employee 1949: PARK DEPARTMENT Dept. of Labor & Ind. 2192 Ind. Ins. & Med. Aid 1950- Frank Knapp 219 Park Supt. Robert Harr 219 Employee LIBRARY DEPARTMENT 1949 - Dept. of Labor & Ind. 3122 Ind. Ins. & Med. Ai 1950.- 950-Ruth RuthE. Brinkley 312 Librarian E16anor Nevill 312. Asst. Librarian P. E. Olson 3125 Caretaker Lynn Balcomb 3731 WATER DEPARTMENT 1949- 3732 Maint. Man Tax Commission 11135 Business Tax Dept. of Labor & Ind. 11136 Ind. Ins. & Med.Aid 1950: 3735 Maint. Man T. G. McCrory 11137 Supt. Sadie M. Arges 11138 Cashier Shirley Owens 111,39 Clerk Paul Flint' Jr., 11140 Bookkeeper Chas. Wedlund 1114.1 Foreman Everett Thorene 1114.2 Serviceman W. 0. Rogers 11143 Filterman G. F. Keller 111 Filterman Roy Wedlund 1114.5 Filterman Frank Deane 11146 Filterman Lester Thomas 1111.7 Pumpman 1,1ary Brado 11148 Clerk The Claims fere then referred to the Finance Committee and on favorable report by Brado and Dodge, a motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Allen that the Claim: be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of the same. Ayes: Gannett, Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Allen and Brado. Motion carried. A motion was made by Ellin and secoAd by Dodge that the business of the even- ing not being completed at 11:00 P. M., that the Council adjourn until 7-30 P. M. January 31st, 1950. Motion carried. Attest ° ty Clem' �Zd'yor J i STREET DEPARTMENT 1949- Dept. o_' Labor & Ind. 3729 Ind. Ins. & Med. 1950 - Roy i1cDougall 3730 Forerun Lynn Balcomb 3731 Maint. lean Carl Thorene 3732 Maint. Man Artis Taylor 373 Maint. Man Earl Holmes 373 Maint. Man Dave Summers 3735 Maint. Man Carl 17e lk 3739 Mdnt . Man T. G. McCrory 3737 Supt. Paul Flint Jr., 3738 Bookkeeper The Claims fere then referred to the Finance Committee and on favorable report by Brado and Dodge, a motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Allen that the Claim: be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of the same. Ayes: Gannett, Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Allen and Brado. Motion carried. A motion was made by Ellin and secoAd by Dodge that the business of the even- ing not being completed at 11:00 P. M., that the Council adjourn until 7-30 P. M. January 31st, 1950. Motion carried. Attest ° ty Clem' �Zd'yor J i January 31, 1950- i A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7040 o'clock P. M. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called' and Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Ginnett, and Brado were present. The minutes of the meeting of January 17th, 1950 were read and approved as read. Mayor Hagan reported that Class H. license had been issued by the Washington 'Class H. Liq- State Control Board to the American Legion.Causland Post No. 15. our lie. for Am. Legion. The following letter from James A. Pryde was presented and read and placed on file: iLetter from Olympia, Washington Pryde regard - January, 30, 1950 ;ing traffic Honorable Joe L. Hagan contest. Mayor of the City of Anacortes Anacortes, Washington. Dear Mayor Hagan: As a member of the Governor's Safety Conference, you are aware of the State Traffic) Contest which started January 1, and will continue through December 31, 1950. The basis of competition is the number of fatalities per 100,00 population in cities and counties competing in the same population groups. We sincerely hope you, as Mayor of the City of Anacortes, will accept this invitatiq for the City of Anacortes to pompete in this contest designed to stimulate traffic T safety and reduce the number on traffic fatalities experienced annually in the Statgl of Washington. The enclosed is a summary of the 1949 fatality rating of the group in which Anacorte�s will be competing in the Traffic Safety Contest. Very truly yours, James A Pryde, Chief V7ash'_ncton State Patrol Chairman, Cormittee Traffic Safety Contest. Mayot Hagan then reported that he had entered the City in the National Safety Contest and hoped for an award this year. A"letter from Mrs. Sybil Hansen transmitting a deed of Dedication from the IDeed of housing authority to the City of Anacortes was read and Mayor Hagan asked that the 1,Dedication City Attorney check the description on the deed before approval by the Council. ;;from Housing Authority. He then reported that Sisler €end Gilkey would present their sewer survey report at the meeting of February 7th, 1950, and finally that there were no meetings of anY Sewer report. of the boards to be reported. City Attorney IV. V. Wells, Jr., presented ordinances on bill boards and Pawn 110rdinances on Brokers for consideration by the Council and stated that it would be necessary to ;bill boards postpone consideration of changing the Owen�Hardman Lease until he dould make furthe� & pawn ith that Company. brokers. The City Clerk presented various insurance policies for approval by the City lIns. Policies. Attorney. I The report of the Police Justice for the year 1949 was read, approved and iPol. Justice ordered placed on file. ireport. The report of the Cemetery Department for the year 1949 was read, approved and lCemetery ordered placed on file. report. Mayor Hagan discussed the outstanding account for the Cemlery Department and ;Outstanding told the Council that the statements had been printed and that the Supt. would make'Cemetery every effort during the following months to collect these outstanding accounts. )Accounts. Mayor Hagan told the Council that Police Chief Goff had been in contact with Pageant the Pageant Committee again and that the Pageant Committee would again seek an Com. meet. audience with the City Council. Councilman Ellin reported for the Streets and Parks Committee as follows: Clogged Clogged Culverts and ditches in the alley of 37th and 313th, west of Commercial Ave., culverts has caused a good deal of damage to surrounding property because of the overflow in alley run-off of water; there was also a bad situation at 34th and 35th streets. The of 37th. Committee recommended larger tile at 37th and straightening the culvert. The wood- ialso bad en culvert was broken and clogged at 23rd Street. After discussion by the City !situation at Council it was decided to take action on these streets as soon as the snow is off 134th & 35th, the ground sufficiently to see what the problems are. Mr. Ginnett sugested that �agan ;etc. r the job be down well rather than have temporarepairs made. Mayor stated that he had asked Mr. McCrory to make ,'W repairs wherever possible but that ��' lack of funds and the number of places needing repairs made it impossible in many cases to do any more than to make temporary corrections. j i Councilman Mustacich reported for the Fire, Light and Water Committee that the IBid for bid for a coupe for the Water Department had been carefully studied and because it !''coupe for was the lowest bid, the Committbe recommended that the Council accept the bid of Water Dept. Trulson Motor Company for a Chevrolet Coupe. Accept bid sof Trulson. I. • • 1 1 is 40. 1 January 31, 1950 Grdinance The City Clerk was asked to advise the merchants that an ordinance relating regarding to public auctions has been prepared for their study and suggestion. public auctions) A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Dodge that the business of the evening having been completed, that the Council adjourn as of 10:25 o'clock P. M. Motion carried. r. ffay r Attest., City 0 7r`�i� - lerk/ Recommend A motion was made by Dodge and seconded by Ginnett that the Council approve the i purchase of purchase of the Chevrolet Coupe as recommended by the Fire, Light and Water Committe3 Chev. Coupe. and that the CityClerk be authorized to notify the Trulson Motor Company. Ayes: and Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin,Ginnett, Allen and Brado mre present. The minutes of Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. Planning Mayor Hagan said that; the Planning Commission report has been postponed until Hoffercamp claim Commission. February 11{th, 1950. I No Parking I A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Brado that a no parking sign be i �sd presented. 4'1,,,,,as sign at 8th. placed at 8th street and Commercial for the bus stop. Motion carried. i Marineer's I During a General discussion of Pageant Committee efforts, Mr. Preston Holton Class H. Liquor Laic- Pageant. of the Audience described the methods used at Darrington, Washington. ense for Eag'.es) given Pin Ball A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Ginnett that since the ordinance The report from Ryland Hill covering the cathodic treatment/the Water Depart - Machines. on pin ball machines is still in effect that owners of machines which are in opera- ment's main pipe line was read to the City Council and ordered placed on file. tion now on a non -pay-off basis be notified that licenses are payable. Ayes: Mustacich, Dodge, Ginnett, Ellin and Brado. Motion carried. Mr. Ginnett was appointed chairman of the Committee to meet with members of Ordinance Ordinance No. 1053 Being an Ordinance relating to and regulating pawn shops in the Washington State College -and the Anacortes; Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 9th to discusii regarding City of Anacortes, providing for a pawn broker's license, repealing Section 16 of water and air pollution. pawn shops. Ordinance No. 690 of the City of Anacortes, passed and approved on the 21st day of The deed of property from the Housing Project to the City of Anacortes was re- May, 1919, and comprising Section 7-3.12 of the code of ordinances of the City of Anacortes was presented and read to the City Council. A motion was made by Ginnett ferred to the City Attorney. and seconded by odge that this ordinance be passed, published and that the license fee be set at ,?25.00 per year. Ayes: Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. Grrdinance Ordinance No. 1054 being an Ordinance relating to and providing for the licen- regarding sing and regulation of the business of outdoor advertising or billboards within the Bill Boards. City of Anacortes, providing a penalty for violation thereof, comprising Section 7-3.11 of the Code, and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith was presented and read to the CityCouncil. A motion was made by Mustacich; and seconded by Dodge that the license rate be e st at 0.00 and that this ordinance. be passed& published. Ayes: Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, innett and Brado. Motion carried. Grdinance The City Clerk was asked to advise the merchants that an ordinance relating regarding to public auctions has been prepared for their study and suggestion. public auctions) A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Dodge that the business of the evening having been completed, that the Council adjourn as of 10:25 o'clock P. M. Motion carried. r. ffay r Attest., City 0 7r`�i� - lerk/ Roofing for Mayor Hagan then read a report which had been requested from the roofing con - City Hall tractor, Ed. Safiage regarding repairs to -roofs of City Buildings. A motion was made discussed. by Ellin and Seconded by Allen that the City Clerk obtain prices frora other roofing companies and that the feasability of some permanent material being used on the City Hall be looked into. Motion carried. Wells attendri W. V. Wells, Jr., reported that he had attended the traffic conference at the traffic con- University of oashingtcn and told the Council of various lectures which he had heard, ference. He also reported that the�esduL� passed by the City Council with regard to the Far - Resolution Viest Fisheries street end Lease had not been published and that it would be nece- regarding Fa:,ssary to again pass this Resolution. 'Best Fish Le,rse ) Treas Reoort; The report of the City Treasurer was read, Accepted and ordered placed on file. Pol. Dept. i The report of the Police Department for January, was read, accepted and ordered report. Iplaced on file. February 7, 1950 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:40 o'clock P. M. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called and Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin,Ginnett, Allen and Brado mre present. The minutes of the meeting of January 31st, 1950 were read and approved as read. Hoffercamp claim Tk e cl,pim.) presented b Alen H. Iloffercamp in the amo�mt of "5,739.00 repre- �, "4 m Pa'- osa yY s d�E7Yr�1A ,,�,nting�ep�nses and other mages resulting from�rx sustained �sd presented. 4'1,,,,,as the result of a fall on the bridge at 33rd street and S Avenue, was referred to the City Attorney. Class H. Liquor Laic- Mayor Hagan reported that the Fraternal Order of Eagles have received a Class II. Liquor License. ense for Eag'.es) given Ryland Hill The report from Ryland Hill covering the cathodic treatment/the Water Depart - report. ment's main pipe line was read to the City Council and ordered placed on file. llater & Air Mr. Ginnett was appointed chairman of the Committee to meet with members of pollution Washington State College -and the Anacortes; Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 9th to discusii meet seta water and air pollution. Housing Pro- The deed of property from the Housing Project to the City of Anacortes was re- ject Deed. ferred to the City Attorney. Roofing for Mayor Hagan then read a report which had been requested from the roofing con - City Hall tractor, Ed. Safiage regarding repairs to -roofs of City Buildings. A motion was made discussed. by Ellin and Seconded by Allen that the City Clerk obtain prices frora other roofing companies and that the feasability of some permanent material being used on the City Hall be looked into. Motion carried. Wells attendri W. V. Wells, Jr., reported that he had attended the traffic conference at the traffic con- University of oashingtcn and told the Council of various lectures which he had heard, ference. He also reported that the�esduL� passed by the City Council with regard to the Far - Resolution Viest Fisheries street end Lease had not been published and that it would be nece- regarding Fa:,ssary to again pass this Resolution. 'Best Fish Le,rse ) Treas Reoort; The report of the City Treasurer was read, Accepted and ordered placed on file. Pol. Dept. i The report of the Police Department for January, was read, accepted and ordered report. Iplaced on file. February 7, 1950 Mr. Goff reported that the house located on 13th street has the address of 1120 - 13th street and that the resident is Samuel Walton, Jr. He also stated that he had hoped that the Pageant Committee would be able present to complete the discussion as outlined in previous meetings. to be Pageant Committee. The report of the Police Justice for January was read, accepted and ordered Police Justice placed on file. report. The report of the Water Department for January was read, accepted and placed Water Dept. on file. ireport. Mr. McCrory stated that the problem of thawing pipes frozen between the mains Frozen pipes. and the meters was severe and that the air compressor needed in the repair of the j lights on Commercial Avenue could not be used for that purpose until the thawing of pipes had been completed. The report of the Street Department for January was read, accepted and ordered St. Dept. placed on file. It was noticed in reading this report that the Street Department Ireport. had spent some time in setting up booths for the school election and after discussio,Ta it was moved by Ellin and seconded by Ginnett that the City Clerk be authorized to 11Booths for write a letter to Mr. Kolste, Supt. of Schools that in -as -much as rent is charged jSchool Elec- I for school buildings in City Elections that they agree to being billedfbr the use tion. and setting up of booths for their elections and further that all requested by them for assistance by the City be presented to the Council in writing iin time' for Council action prior to the election. Motion carried, The report of the Fire Department for January was read, accepted and placed on Fire Dept. file. report. At the request of Mayor Hagan, Earle Olson reported that conditions were very Conditions poor at 1106 - 6th street but that he understands that the family remaining in the at 1106 -6th building has secured a place to live and would be moving in the near future. St. poor. Councilman Dodge reported for the Building Committee that an inspection of the City Hall and the Fire Hall had been made and the Committee wished to recommend that�Recommends the City Clerk be placed in charge of the City Hall building and janitors in an that City effort to co- ordinate the work and make for better and faster completion of rep A—sl.Clerk be Mayor Hagan stated that there being no objections from members of the Council that placed in he would accept that recommendation and place the building in charge of the City charge of Clerk as the Committee recommended. City Hall ;Bldg. The report of the Fire Department for January was read, accepted and placed on file. Fire Dept. report. Syd Ellin reported on behalf of the Streets and Parks Committee that the Counci,�- Inspect men had inspected areas in the south end of the City on Feb® 5th nd that since a areas in report of Sisler and Gilkey was expected this evening, a-tthey�Prer their reco- I,south end of mmendations until a later date. citywdefer recom- mr 1010 mendations . A contract for chlorineAw✓lth t/)e 337 the Pennsylvania Salt Company was read to the Council. A motion was made by Brado and seconded by Allen that the Mayor be' Chlorine authorized to sign the contract. Motion carried. contract. A motion was made by A-Iustacich and seconded by Allen that the dates on the !Far West Far West Resolution be changed from January 17th to February 7th, and that the resolution. Resolution be adopted and published. Motion carried. I Mayor Hagan discussed the urgent need of a new Fire Hall, Police Station and Urgent need Fire Truck. He stated that if present fire rates were to continue that it would be 'of new Fire necessary to have a new fire truck and that the condition of the Fire Hall and Hall, Pol- Sta. Police Station was such that replacements should be made as soon as possible. After discussed. some discussion the Mayor instructed the City Attorney to investigate possible ways and means of accomplishing this end. Ellin recommended that the Fire Chief investigate the waste pile from the poleiWasfe Pile yard at the Walton Mill. Fire Chief Verrall stated that he would do so. 1from pole yd. Mayor Hagan asked the City rk to advisd the Nomen's Club that their con- Women's Club tract with the City ends in March and that the Council would be willing to discuss contract. a new contract with them at a regular meeting of the Council. Magor Hagan then recognized the Engineers Sisler and Gilkey, who were present �jSisler & Gil - to make their report. T.Zr. Sisler gave a broad discription pf the report and answerei key report. questions 1put to him by various members of the Council. March 14th was set as a special meeting for study of the sewer survey. This meeting will convene at 7:30 P.P,7�> V1. V. Jells Jr., City Attorney said that he had receive da letter from the ILetter from -Association of Washington Cities with regard to the paving of 17th and 20th street Assn of and that in their opinion it was only necessary to call for bids again under the old,Wn Cities with ordinance. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Dodge that the City Engine.;r regard to be instructed to revise his specifications for the paving of 17th and 20th streets paving of 17th for presentation to the Council. A report of claims against the City of Anacortes & 20th Sts. was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Ellin that the claims be referred to the Finance Committee and on favorable report by Bracb and Dodge of that Committee iReport of Claims. a motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Ellin that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of the same. Ayes: Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Ginnett, Allen and Brado. Motion carried. A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Dodge that the business of the eveni g having been completed at 10:30 o'clock P. M. the Counc, a" o 4 b. 14th at 7:30 P. M. Hotion carried. Mayor Attest:: �'?L�9 ✓ City Cllr 1 • • 1 1 • 1 t February 14, 1950 A regular ad4ourned meeting of t� City ou iR-yer the Cit r o Ani ortes was called to order at 7: 0 o'clock with ='�� T� IPro-Te 11p esi ti . The roll was called and Mustacich, Dodge Ellin, Ginnett, Allen and rado were present. Extention of A letter from the Army Corps of Engineers regarding extention of a dock on tock on Cap the Cap Sante Waterway was read and ordered placed on file. Sante Waterway. A letter from the Cemtery Supt. requesting permission to purchase wing mower Cemetery units for the present mower was read to the Council. A motion was made by Ellin Supt. req- and seconded by Ginnett that the request be granted. Ayes., Mustacich, Dodge, uests permis- Ellin, Ginnett, Allen and Brado. Motion carried. sion to pure -lase) wing mower units) A communication from Snell Bros., offering to pay for use of the south end of the Brooks' Property in the Cemetery for two weeks as a logging road in exchange fox Brooks' two hours of bulldozer work in the Cemetery was read to the Council. A motion was property. made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that permission be granted. Motion carried. Resolution ola A copy of the Resolution which is to be sent to the United States Senator behalf of and to members of the House 6f Representatives by he Chamber of Commerce; on behalf appointment of the desired appointment of John M. Plancich tWacancy on the International of John P. Pacific Salmon Fisheries Commission was read to the Council. A motion was made by to vacancy Ginnett and seconded by Allen that the City Attorney be authorized to draw and the on I.P.S.F.C. City Officials be authorized to complete a similar resolution on behalf of Mr. Plancich using the words City Council instead of Chamber of Commerce. Motion car- ried. Nordmark As the next order of business, the Mayor recognized the Planning Commission. described Mr. John L. Nordriark, consultant for the Commission, described in detail the com- comprehensivs prehensive plan map for zoning the City of Anacortes. After discussion of the plan may for comprehensive plan as presented, a motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Ellin zoning for that the R-1 districts be enlarged to conform with the proposed L. I. D. sewer City. district as shown in the Sisler and Gilkey server survey with the inclusion of the platted property not in the proposed L. I. D. district to i2nd street. motion carried. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Dodge that the area bounded as follows be changed from an M-3 to an M-2 districtistarting at the corner point of section 21, 22, 27 and 28, north, on the line of section 21 to the harbor line, thence west on said harbor Line to the line boiinding 'Nashington Parks thence south along the Park line to the southwest corner of section 21, then east on the south section line of 21 to the starting point. Motion carried. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Ellin that the Council adoptTko comprehensive plan as out- lined for with the inclusion of the above changes. Ayes.* Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. Culyerts. Ginnett brought up the south end drainage question, stating that the citizens of Anacortes feel that the City should put in all culverts and suggested that the Council at some future date consider some means of making this the owners, responsi- bility. The City Attorney stated that he would check with Association of Washing- ton Cities to determine methods used in other Cities in the State and would report back when the information was available. A motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Ellin that the business of the evening having been completed the Council adjourn at 10.,2,E o'clock P. M. ',Potion carried. yr Mayor Pro -Tem Attest., 11y Clerk February 21, 1950 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7.,30 o'clock P. PR. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called and Mustacic#, Dodge, Ellin, Ginnett and Brado were present. The minutes of the meet- ings of February 7 and February 14 were read and approved as corrected. Skagit Count'r A letter from Skagit County Pamona Grange thanking the Council for opposing Pamona Grang, daylight saving time last year and urging their opposition again this year was re. daylight read to the Council and ordered placed on file. saving time. The following announcement from the Anacortes Marineers Pageant Committee was read and ordered placed on filen Marineer,sI The Executive Committee of the Mariner's Pageant regret to annouce that due to Pageant. the obstacles facing us at the present time we feel we should not proceed with any i� arrangements for the 1950 Mariner's Pageant. Harley Sutt. Pres. Ben Driftmier, V. Pres. Lee Stephenson, Sec. After some discussion, by the Council a motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Ginnett that the Council go on record as taking exception to the article pub- lished in the Anacortes Daily Mercury, Zebruary lith issue, and that a letter be written by the City Clerk asking the Pageant Committee for a retraction. Motion carried. City Clerk Mayor Haran asked the City Clerk to write all letters requested by the City to write Council unless it was otherwise designated in the motions /4,4•ae. by members of the;I all letters. Council. I t -- ------ - --. Eab-_uary�� 50 ----- - - _ __ --- - - --- - A letter from the Anacortes Business and Professional Women's Club requesting Womens' Club 'consideration of a new contract beginning March lst, 1950, covering use of the din- requests con- ing room in the City Hall was read to the Council. The letter was given to E. E. sideration of Dodges Chairman of the Building Committee who is to discuss the matter with the new contract. Committee of the women's Club and report back to the Council. Mayor Hagan reported that the Sam Walton house on 13th street would be moved off Sam WbLlton of City property as soon as he can find a suitable location. A motion was made by,residence. Ginnett and seconded by Brado that Sam Walton be given 6 months in which to move his house. Motion carried. Mayor Hagan said that the City Beautiful Committee had discussed leasing Great City Beau - Northern Railroad property south of the railroad nearthe ferry landing for park ;tiful Com. purposes and the Great Northern Management had told them that they would consider ,discusses leasing to the City but not to this new organization. A motion was made by Ellin lease of and seconded by Ginnett that the City Clerk write a letter to the Great Northern Great Northern Railroad Company stating that the City of Anacortes would be willing to negotiate jRailroad prop. a lease for the above named property in order that the City Beautiful Committee could • use it for Park purposes. The Civil Service Commission will meet with the employees of the Fire Departmen�� some time next week. City Attorney W. V. Wells, Jr., reported that the Deed of Dedication by the Deed of • Housing Authority is in order. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Ellin that dedication.) the property deeded to the City by the Iiousing Authority be accepted and the Mayor b6 authorized to sign He also reported that he is working on the Hoffercamp claim and expressed ap- said deed. M.C. preciation for help given by the Police Department. A report on various insurance policies by the City Attorney was read to the 'Insurance Council and ordered placed on file. A motion was madd by Brado and seconded by Dodg$ policies. that the Council approve and adopt the City Attorney's report on the policies. Motion carried. An application for Photographer's License by Victor G. Lien,and his bond in the Victor Lien amount of $500.00 was presented to the City Council. Police Chief, Goff reported iapplication for that Mr. Lien had good references and the license was approved by his Department. Photographer's The bond was referred to the City Attorney who reported that it was in order. A License. motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that the license be granted. Motion carried. An application for Pawn Broker's license was presented to the Council on behalf'iPawn Broker's of I. A. Welch. Said application was referred to the Police Department for anproval�license. Water Supt. McCrory, reported that the cold weather had necessitated users of iCold weather water letting their taps run and that the bills for January and February would be sojlnecessitates excessive as to cost individual consumers as mph as WL0.00 and $50.00 for the two ;users of water months. At the Council's request, Mr. McCrory suggested that the Council approve letting their setting the base usage maximum for 2000 feet for January and 2000 feet for February taps run. at the minimum rate of $2.50 and that all water used above 2000 feet in each month be charged at half the normal rate. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by 1.1ustacich that the rates as suggested by Mr. McCrory be approved and published in the paper and a motion for an amendment was made by Ellin and seconded by Dodge that!' all complaints to the Water Department with regard to charges during these months be referred by the Water Department to the City Council. The amendment to the motion, was approved by Ginnett and 1,Justacich and on vote the amendment to the motion carried',. The vote was taken on the original motion as amended and this also carried. Jack Ii Mathus stated on behalf of the Anacortes American that his paper would make a front � page article of it. Mr. McCrory reported as Street Supt. that 17th street is in very bad condition 17th st in and that in his opinion cannot be paved this year. 20th street is still in doubt bad condition. and he will be able to tell more about the possibility of paving it in the nem couple, weeks. Councilman Ginnett suggested that the Mayor request the City Attorney to invest! -"Head Tax and gate the possibility of "Bead Tax and Unimproved Property Tax.'! Mayor Hagan then Unimproved Pro - asked the City Attorney to investigate and report at'a later date. 1�erty Tax." I Fire Chief Verrall. reported orally that theapartment at 1106 - 6th street has I Ap't at 6th been vacated by all tenants and the owner is working on means of getting the buildin vacated. torn down. I - Police Chief Goff reported orally that all taxi cab companies have complied witbi Taxi cab the ordinance on rates and posting these rates. companies post rates. He then stated that there are some non-paying pin ball machines in operation, and Mayor Hagan at the request of the Council asked the City Clerk to write a letter in Ball to the owners advising them that the tax is payable. achines Mr. Goff then stated that at a rdcent meeting in Seattle, new methods of dealing''! with cases in the Police Department and the Justice Department had been discussed Methods of and that he would like to have a meeting with a committee of the Council to talk dealing with over these changes. Mayor Hagan said that Police Justice Cheney had in mind the re- ,cases in Pol. vision of bail forfeitures, etc. and asked Mr. Brado to call this meeting. The ques-!Dept. dis-. tion of traffic tickets was brought up by-Ginnett, and Goff stated that local people, cussed. as a convenyence to them are asked to report to the local station and are then given a ticket for their violation rather than cause embarrassment or inconvenience at the j time. A letter from the Cemetery Board with reference to changing the work week of jChange work Cemetery employees so that funerals could be held on Saturday afternoons'at no ad- week of Cem. ditional cost to families of the deceased was read to the Council and ordered placed employees. on file together with exhibits A.B.0 and D attached to said letter. 1 • 1 1 • • 1 February 21, 1950 I A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Dodge that the matter be referred to Committed. Motion carried. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Brado, Ellin and ��ustacich as a special committee to look into the matter and report back their findings. Punch board Mayor Hagan said that he had attended a meeting with Mayors of Skagit County & pin ball and the Prosecuting Attorney in Mount Vernon where they discussed the punch board machine ques- and pin ball machine question. A report will be made a t a later date. tion discusses. Mr. Brado reported for the License and Police Committee that they had invests - Loading zone gated the request of Jack Smith for a space in front of his store and recommended in front of that space be granted. A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Brado that per - Smith's Floor mission for loading zone 18' in length in front of the drivewty of Smith's F�'pgy & Window Cov- and Window GCoverings be granted on a temporary basis and that;kIyIr. Smith'sAo`IIREA �a erings. movable sign for that purpose. Motion carried. dne-hour park- Mayor Hagan instructed Mr. Goff to have his Department again check on one-hour ing on Com'1. parking on Commercial Avenue and include the number of checks made in his monthly report. Mr. Ellin stated that he would have a report from the Streets and Parks Com- mittee at the next Council meeting. Petition re- The following petition was presented and read to the City Council: questing that City gravel Anacortes, Washington streets. February 16th, 1950 City Council City of Anacortes Dear Sirs: eve the undersigned residing on the following designated streets., 36th street from Com,.iercial Avenue to 1.7 Avenue M- Avenue from 31�.th Street to 38th Stbeet 38th Street from I,n- Avenue to J- Avenue respectively request that the city gravel the above streets before October 1st 1950. This petition was signed by 29 resident.-. A :Notion was made by I:Iustacich and seconded by Ginnett that the streets requested in the petition be graveled by the Street Department by October lst or as soon as possible. Motion carried. Printing bids, A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that the City Clerk be authorized to open the bids for City printing. IMotion carried. The City olerk opened the only bid submitted and read it to the City Council. A motion was :Wade by Ellin and seconded by Dodge that the bid of the Anacortes American be accepted. Ayes: Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. report of Report of The/claims against the City of Anacortes was presented and read to the City Claims. Council. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by ?Mustacich that the claims be referred to the Finance Committee and on favorable report by the Finance Com- mittee, a motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Mustacich that the claims be approved. Ayes., Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Ginnett and Brado. ?notion carried. Proposed Mr. Ginnett presented the proposed zoning ordinance to the City Council. A zoning Ord. motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Ginnett that the Council set aside Tuesday February 28th, 1950 to study this ordinance and that the members of the Planning Commission, the City Clerk, the Building Inspector, the City Attorney and Mr. John Nordmark, consultant to the Planning Commission be invited to attend. Motion carried. A motion was made by Dodge and seconded by Brado that the Council adjourn at 10010 o'clock P. M. bn Feb. 21st, 1950 until 7.,30 o'clock P. I+I., February 28th, 1950, Ia7otion carried. ,�ayor Attests i City Cle� February 28, 1950 e A regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City Of Anacortes was called to o=rder at 7:45 o'clock P. M. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called and Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin,&Ginnett were present. Pawn Broker A request for license for Pawn Broker • in the name of I. A. l�Jelch which was license. referred to the Police Department on February 21st was presented to the City Council. with the approval of the .Police Department. A motion was made by Ginnett and sec- onded by Brado that the license be granted. Motion carried. Treas Ins. The City Clerk presented a renewal insurance policy for the Treasurer which policy. was referred to the City Attorney for his approval. Russell re- Frank Russell being present was then heard and he requested the use of the questsuseof north one-half of 6th street between Q and R to dump logs which are to be cut up z north of 6tfi for house wood. In return he offered to remove the rocks by bulldozing the north to dump logs. one-half of the street. A motion was made by Ginnett and seccnded by Ellin that pez mission be granted for 6 months providing Mr. Russell obtains written permission from the Great Northern Railroad.'. Motion carried. Prop. Zoning I The proposed zoning ordinance submitted by the Planning Commission was then Ord. read, eto. taken up and read, discussed and changed line by line through section 11. through sec .lJ. It then be_ng 10015 P.M. a motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by.Lllin that the Council *.q�, ard,- 9 r� a 1 V'�r 10I o t i o n carwT Attester-�'��`� '` City Clerk �`Cwt Mayor 0A ',•,r� March 7, 1950 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:45 o'clock P. I:Z. with E. E. Dodge, Mayor Pro -Tem, presiding. The roll !' was called and Ginnett, Ellin, Allen and Brado were present. The minutes of Febru ary 21st were read and approved as read.. i Letters from W. M. Chapman, special Assistant to the Under Secretary of theLetters com- Department of State, Warren G. Magnusan, United States Senator, and Henry ISI. Jack- mending John son, Congressman in response to Resolution sent them by the Council, recommending IPlancich for I' Mr. John Plancich for the International Pacific Salmon Fisheries Commission were 'I.P.S.F.C. read and ordered placed on file. A letter from the AnacortesReere ational Association requesting a representativ�,Rec. Ass n Beason of the Beason Music Company requested that the Council consider the License fees from the City on their round table discussion group was read and ordered placed on�round "able license file. !discussion. Dodge then recognized Mr. Stover, who was present and requested him to Investigation • his problem. Mr. Stover asked why 20th street could not be paved. After discussiorhof 17th & 20th Mr. a motion was made by Brado and seconded by Allen that a committee of the property ;streets. owners and the Council Committee meet with them Saturday, March 11th at 4:00 o9cloc� of new court P.M. to investigate 17th and 20th streets. Motion carried. that he is now operating at a loss and that he is certain that the public loss. house. would like Mr. Smith and Mr. Jacobson of Foster and Kleiser asked to be heard. Mr. Smith Foster & Kleiser. • presented facts pertinent to the value of bill boards to the City of Anacortes and it will be impossible. Mayor Pro -Tem Dodge appointed Brado, Ginnett and Mr. Jacobson told of local businessmen whose medium of advertising would be done Ellin as away with by the new bill board ordinance. Mr. McCracken, of the Anacortes Ice Christ petition. ll Company also spoke on behalf of the sign boards whereupon Councilman Ellin suggesteq following letter was received from the National Guard: ;Radio antenna users of bill boards petition the City Council for a hearing on the bill board ordinance. Mr. Moceri, who is in charge of the construction of the new Signal Service Service Sta. Station at the corner of 12th and Commercial, requested the Council's approval to on 12th. 3 March 1950 roof. purchase the waste oversize gravel from the City at 10¢ a yard. A motion was made SUBJECT: by Brado and seconded by Ellin that therequest be granted. Motion carried. Mr. Fred H. Merrill requested that the Council consider his water bill which hoI Merrill con - City Council, City Hall Bldg., Anacortes, Washington. I termed exorbitant. It was determined by the Council that the water bill was cor- plaint con- 1. rectly figured on the basis which the Council had set up in the meeting of February Ferning water 21st as the basis for calculating water bills for January and February. A motion ; bill. of the City Hall Building. was made by Ginnett that charges for January and February bills be based on December I 2. of 1919 bills in such a way that all individuals should be charged for ivater in • January and February, the same amounts as they paid in December. The motion was a disaster or a power failure. It would be used in any emergency that wou1�3 withdrawn when no second was.received. At the request of Mr. Merrill the question was dropped when he stated that he would come in and pay the full amount. j. Mr. Beason of the Beason Music Company requested that the Council consider the License fees license fees on non -pay pin ball machines. Mayor Pro -Tem Dodge, suggested that he �on non -pay pin get a petition from owners and present it to the Council on March 21st. ball machines. Mr. Murker of the Island Bus company stated that he would like to have the Bus Company assistance of the Council to determine all possible ways of operating his ccmpany.. 'operating at of new court He stated that he is now operating at a loss and that he is certain that the public loss. house. would like to have the bus system continue but that at the present schedule and South Side routing it will be impossible. Mayor Pro -Tem Dodge appointed Brado, Ginnett and Church of Ellin as a special Connmittee to discuss the problem with Par. I,lurker. Christ petition. The following letter was received from the National Guard: ;Radio antenna on City Hall 3 March 1950 roof. SUBJECT: Erection of Radio Antenna. TO: City Council, City Hall Bldg., Anacortes, Washington. I 1. It is requested that permission be given this unit to erect a radio antenna; on the roof of the City Hall Building. I 2. I The installation of this radio would be an asset to the community in the • jevent of a disaster or a power failure. It would be used in any emergency that wou1�3 come up. i 3. The National Guard Unit of this city is prepared at all times to cooperate) with the city officials and the citizens of the community as well® i • FOR THE COMEANDING OFFICER: i RICHARD H MAURER j 2nd Lt. FA, LUNG Executive A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Allen that the request be granted provided the method of installation and ,the completed job meet with the approval of the City Clerk and the City Building Inspector. Motion carried. i An invitation fro, -.i the Board of Directors and Elected Officers of L7hatcom CountT Dedication inviting the City Officials of Anacortes to the dedication of their new Court House of new court on Saturday, Harsh ll at 1:30 o'clock P.U.was read and ordered placed on file. house. The following request from the South Side Church of Christ was read: South Side Church of !,larch 7, 190 Christ petition. To the Members of the City Council Anacortes, Vin. The South Side Church of Christ requests the permission of the City Council for the placing of a directory sign at 34th and Commercial Avenue. Mrs. C. F. Taylor, Church Clerk. i I 65, March 7, 1950 A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Allen that the request be granted. Motion carried. Cemetery Mr. Brado reported that his committee had net with the Union Committee to problem dis- discuss the Cemetery problem and that it would be necessary to have another meeting cussed. before a decision could be readhed. New agreement Mr. Ginnett reported that a Committee had met with the Com_-nittee of the Women's for .'JomenIs Club and discussed the new agreement. the new contract is to be drawn by the City Clubs. Attorney. Report of The report of the claims was read to the City Council. A motion was made by claims. Ginnett and seconded by Ellin that the claims be referred to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. On favorable report by the Finance Committee a motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Allen that the Claims be approved and warrants drawn :in favo, of the same. Ayes.* Ellin, Ginnett, Allen and Brado. Motion carried. A motion was made by Brado and seconded by Ellin that the hour having reached 10010 P.M., that the Council adjourn until 7;30 o'cloc . , .'J . larch 8th, 1950. Motion carried. i PrIay r Attest. Cxty Clem' March 21, 1950 A regular meeting of the City Council ak kzhK Rxky aaxmmzi of the City of Ana- cortes was called to order at 0:05 o'clock P. M. with ivlayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called the Tiustacich, Dodge, Ginnett and Brado were present. The minutes of the meeting of February 28th and March 7 were read and approved as cor- rected. Letter from A letter from Beason Music Company, a�K fi=?rircx=, was read to the Council and Beason refer- referred by the Mayor to the License and Police Committee. Due to the illness of red to LicensF Mr. Romie Allen, Mayor Hagan appointed Ginnett to act in his place on the License & Pol. Com. and Police Committee. Stineff re- As a result of a letter written to Ed. Stineff by the City Clerk that the quest recon- Council had approved the removal of some logs on City property with the approval sidered. of Mr. ivlcCrory, the matter was again brought up because it was discovered by Mr. McCrory that the request was for � to 5 hundred posts instead of" few as originally thought. The City Attorney reported that thecode is up to date and ready for distribution. Farv✓¢sj i=/sh�tr7nren,�� Hearing on This being the time appointed for hearing on the ' ` Farwest Fish- Lease, the Mayor Pro -Tem asked if there were objections. There were no objections. ermen, Inco The Lease was then read. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded���i¢r�doryt t Lease. - the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the lease with the �'3..Sn � �'"'R'� Ayes: Ellin, Ginnett, Alien and Brado. Motion carried. The City Clerk -read a letter from Mr. Stevenson, agent for the Great Northern Railway Company as follows: Anacortes, Wash., March lst - 1950 City of Anacortes, Anacortes, lash., Dear Sirs - Understand that Frank Russell, wishes to Push sod and dirt on north side of 6th St from our main track east of R Ave, between R and S, which Fre think will be of benefit to us, and also beautify same, and it will be permissable as far as we are concerned to let him do this, even if he shoves some of the dirt into holes on our property. Sincerely, 0. E. Stevenson, Agent. The letter was ordered placed on file and no further request is to be made be- cause the Council understands that Mr. Russell is obtaining a more comprehensive letter from the Great Worthern. License to A request for license for place of Refuge in the name of Robert V. Davis was Robert Davis presented to the Council by the City Clerk. A motion was made by Ellin and second - for place of ed by Ginnett that on receipt by the City Clerk of written approval from the City refuge. Health Officer,the City Fire Department and the City Building Inspector that the City Clerk be authorized to issue the license. Motion carried. Ii Temporary The Clerk reported that temporary repairs have been made to the roof of the I� repairs on City Hall and that permanent repairs to the drain in the center of the east side City Hall roof, of the building will be completed in the near future. Cancel member- The Clerk reauested the Council's permission to cancel membership in the Muni - ship in Muni- cipal Finance Officers Association. There being no objections the Mayor Pro -Tem cipal F.O.A. granted permission. Brothers re- The City Clerk stated that Mr. C. W. Brothers had requested information re- quests light garding the Council's action to his request for a light at 11th and N. The reason at 11th & N. why a light had not been installed is that there is no light circuit in that section; of the street. I Cemetery Mr. Brado reported that his committee had net with the Union Committee to problem dis- discuss the Cemetery problem and that it would be necessary to have another meeting cussed. before a decision could be readhed. New agreement Mr. Ginnett reported that a Committee had met with the Com_-nittee of the Women's for .'JomenIs Club and discussed the new agreement. the new contract is to be drawn by the City Clubs. Attorney. Report of The report of the claims was read to the City Council. A motion was made by claims. Ginnett and seconded by Ellin that the claims be referred to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. On favorable report by the Finance Committee a motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Allen that the Claims be approved and warrants drawn :in favo, of the same. Ayes.* Ellin, Ginnett, Allen and Brado. Motion carried. A motion was made by Brado and seconded by Ellin that the hour having reached 10010 P.M., that the Council adjourn until 7;30 o'cloc . , .'J . larch 8th, 1950. Motion carried. i PrIay r Attest. Cxty Clem' March 21, 1950 A regular meeting of the City Council ak kzhK Rxky aaxmmzi of the City of Ana- cortes was called to order at 0:05 o'clock P. M. with ivlayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called the Tiustacich, Dodge, Ginnett and Brado were present. The minutes of the meeting of February 28th and March 7 were read and approved as cor- rected. Letter from A letter from Beason Music Company, a�K fi=?rircx=, was read to the Council and Beason refer- referred by the Mayor to the License and Police Committee. Due to the illness of red to LicensF Mr. Romie Allen, Mayor Hagan appointed Ginnett to act in his place on the License & Pol. Com. and Police Committee. Stineff re- As a result of a letter written to Ed. Stineff by the City Clerk that the quest recon- Council had approved the removal of some logs on City property with the approval sidered. of Mr. ivlcCrory, the matter was again brought up because it was discovered by Mr. McCrory that the request was for � to 5 hundred posts instead of" few as originally thought. March 21, 1950 After some discussion a motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Brado that per- �Stineff request mission ba granted for Mr. Ed. Stineff to remove up to 500 posts at 60 each,to be granted. taken from logs that are already on the ground as "Down Timber," under supervision Contract of Mr. McCrory and further that the City Attorney draw a contract and the I,Iayor and drawn. City Clerk be authorized to complete the contract based on the foregoing provisions. Motion carried. j. A letter from the Salvation Army requesting use of the auditorium in the City Salvation Ball for a concert on I:Iarch 25th was read and ordered placed on file. A motion was Army concerto made by Dodge and seconded by Tilustacich that the Clerk write a letter to the Salva- permission to • tion Army stating that the fee would be ?10.00 per night. Motion carried. timber on The following letter was read, ordered placed on file and the problem referred Request for to the Streets and Parks Committee for their recor�mendation: loading zone Mayor Hagan discussed a request he had had from Ruth Wright, Secretary of the near Empire Anacortes, Washington. Cafe. • March 20, 1950. To the Honorable Mayor and regarding • City Council of Anacortes, Washington. Bingo party. Gentlemen.* I would respectfully request that a part of the street opposite the hack door o;' the Empire Cafe be set aside for loading and unloading supplies. Cars parked on • the street outside of the Cafe make it impossible for trucks to unload merchandise for our cafe, and double parking is being; charged against them. Thank you for your consideration of this problem. Very truly yours, EMPIRE CAFE By 1%grs . Ed. Watrous Proprietress. P.S. This is on 7th Street. The following letter from W. E. Thompson, resigning Itis position in the Police !,W.E. Thompson Department as of April lst was read, the resignation accepted and the letter ordered resignation. placed on file: Harch 21, 1950 Mr. Joe L. Hagan Honorable Mayor � Anacortes, Washington jDear Sir., After careful deliberation and with a great deal of reluctance I hereby tender my resignation from the Anacortes Police Department to take effect April 1, 1950. Due to ill health which has afflicted my family and upon the advise of physiciajzs I find it necessary to move to Eastern Washington at an early date. I have enjoyed my association with the city government these past years and hav6; tried to perform the duties assigned to me to the best of my ability. j May I take this opportunity to wish you and the members of the city council i, every success in the future. In the event it is possible for me to return to Anacortes at some future date and my services might be required, do not hesitate to please call upon me. ! Very truly yours, Warren L. Thompson i -faai-1-ff lath m =xk:cXg x XX(=x±R Zuk khmhmr wRX d o Mr. Fayette requested permission to cut down timber on City Property. A motion Fayette requests was made by Brado and seconded by Dodge that the request be granted for a period of permission to • 6 months with a stimipage fee of 75¢ per cord and further that the City Attorney draw',cut timber on and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to complete a contract based upon the (City property. lforegoing provisions. Motion carried. Mayor Hagan discussed a request he had had from Ruth Wright, Secretary of the !Letter from Anacortes Home Club with reference to a Bingo Party. He had referred her to the Ruth Wright • County Prosecuting Attorney and he in turn had written Ruth Wright stating that regarding lotteries could not be held. The copy of the letter from Mr. Youngquist was ordered, Bingo party. placed on File. Mayor Hagan signed the following Proclamation establishing Garden lNeekt Proclamation establishing GARDEN 1'VEEY Garden Week. Many of the progressive communities of our State are observing Garden week from March 26th to April 2nd. The City of Anacortes has the spirit, interest and purpose to extend this program ,in our Community; therefore from authority given me I hereby proclaim March 26th through April 2nd as Garden Week, when it is expecially urged that as individuals, or in ,groups, the citizens will devote as much time as possible in cleaning up streets, !vacant lots, alleys and gardens around our buildings. The cooperation of the public schools, church societies, and fraternal and Civiq ,organizations in this Garden 'geek and in activities throughout this year will help ,irealize the goal. Dated this 21st day of Idarch, 1950. Joe L. Hagan, Mayor 567 March 219 1950 Policing of -Hurley Sutt, speaking on behalf of the Pageant Committee requested that the 1950 pageant. Council answer whether or not they would pay special policing charges for the 1950 Pageant. After discussion it was determined by the Council that their previous action stands that the pageant committee must sign an agreement as provided in that action. No liquor in Ilayor Hagan reported that it had been discovered that a group holding a Banque; City Buil#h& in the City Hall dining room intended having liquor on the premises and that he had advised them of the law that there could be no liquor in the City Buildings where- upon they had removed the liquor® Culverts & The City Attorney advised the Council that he has the material which had been Fro-MTransfer requested on culverts and driveways ready for study. This was referred to the Streots of Transfer of Tdr. Hells then presented the contract riith the Women's Clubs for the Dining An application ;bo the Washington State Liquor Control Board for a/license in Liquor Licens: the name of Warren W. Arey, E116n N. Arey, hector McArthur and Leda I. 1,1cArthur situation with P.Ir. Murker had met and that no solution. could be suggested. During for the Rainbow Tavern was read and ordered placed on file with no objections to Parking MeterB the granting thereof. will be present at the next regular Council Meeting. Mr. Preston Holton, who was present, was recognized and spoke in behalf of parking meters and stated that he Steinman Liq- felt the bus was so necessary that it should be kept even if some sort of subsidy An application to the 'dashington State Liquor Control Board for a license in our license. the name of Russell D and Ruth F. Steinman of Steinman's Grocery was read and order- it may be paved in 1951. A motion was made by Brado and seconded by Ginnett that ed placed on file with no objections thereto. concrete asphalt from Commercial Avenue to the west line of J Avenue and that the Policing of -Hurley Sutt, speaking on behalf of the Pageant Committee requested that the 1950 pageant. Council answer whether or not they would pay special policing charges for the 1950 Pageant. After discussion it was determined by the Council that their previous action stands that the pageant committee must sign an agreement as provided in that action. No liquor in Ilayor Hagan reported that it had been discovered that a group holding a Banque; City Buil#h& in the City Hall dining room intended having liquor on the premises and that he had advised them of the law that there could be no liquor in the City Buildings where- upon they had removed the liquor® Culverts & The City Attorney advised the Council that he has the material which had been driveways. requested on culverts and driveways ready for study. This was referred to the Streots and Parks Committee by the Tdayor. Women's Clubs Tdr. Hells then presented the contract riith the Women's Clubs for the Dining contract. Room which he had been requested to draw. The Contract was then referred 'bo the City Clerk for presentation by him to the Women's Clubs for their approval and signatures. City Bus Mr. Brado said that the special committee appointed to discuss the City bus situation. situation with P.Ir. Murker had met and that no solution. could be suggested. During the disuession by the Council it was brought out that parking meters might assist Parking MeterB the bus company and thelilayor stated that representatives of firmsselling meters discussed. I will be present at the next regular Council Meeting. Mr. Preston Holton, who was present, was recognized and spoke in behalf of parking meters and stated that he felt the bus was so necessary that it should be kept even if some sort of subsidy is required by the business :nen or by the City. Mr. Ginnett said that Mr. Ellin, Chairman of the Streets and Parks Committee had asked him to report that the Streets and Parks Committee recommended calling for bids for paving 20th street and if possible the repl6A of 17th this year so tha-; it may be paved in 1951. A motion was made by Brado and seconded by Ginnett that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for the paving of 20th street with concrete asphalt from Commercial Avenue to the west line of J Avenue and that the bids be opened on April 18th, 1950- Motion carried. i Ins. Policies; The City Clerk presented insurance policies which were referred to the City Attorney for his approval. Sewer report. At the approval of the Council, Mayor Hagan set Tuesday, March 28th as a date for the Council to meet at 7:00 o'clock P. M. to study the sewer report. Report of The report of claims was. read to the City Council. A motion was made by claims. Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that the claims be referred to the Finance Commit-.,ee and on favorable report by the Finance Com:.iittee a motion was made by P?ustacich and seconded by Brado that the claims be approved. Ayes: Mustacich, .Dodge, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. The following resolution was presented by Mr. Ginnett: RESOLUTION Resolution onl RESOLVED , b� the City Council of the City of Anacortes, Washington: bills for statehood of That we respectfully petition the Senate of the United states for speedy enactment Alaska Rc Haw- of the bills for statehood of Alaska and Hawaii, bills which were passed early in i aii. March 1950 by the House of Representatives. Arguments for statehood of both territories, essential not only for national defenso blit vitally needed, as well, to our country's peaceful expansion, have been before the Senate for many months. They have been presented ably and fully by leaders of all political faiths and all walks of life. Living close to Alaska, with many Anacortes residents engaged in fishing and :Wining in Alaska, we have come to know and love our Northern neighbors; to desire with the m that they receive the full liberties and responsibilities of statehood; that they may be represented by a star among those of sister states in our beloved flag; that they might enjoy, even as we do, the services of voting members in both branches of the National Congress. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to: Hon. Alben 17. Barkley, Vice President of the United States,, U. S. Ca-aital, dfashington, D. C,9 Hon. Joseph C. O'Mahoney, Chairman, Senate Comnittec on Interior and Insular Affair: Senate Office Building, 17ashington, D. C.; TIon. :Tarren G. ''lannuson, U. S. Senator from Washington, Senate Office Building, Washington, D. C.; Han. Harry P. Cain, U.S, Senator fro=m Nash',_ngton, Senate Office Building, Washington, D. C. Passed and app)roved at Anacortes, Washington this 21st day of ","arch, 1950. Attest: Paul Flint, Jr., City Clerk CITY OF ARIACORTES, WASHINGTON By Joe L. Hagan, Mayor F, f ( 8 March 21, 1950 A motion waa made by Mustacich and seconded by Dodge that the resolution be adopted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign. Motion carried. A motion was made by Dodge and seconded by Mustacich that the Council adjourn at 10:55 P.M. to reconvene at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 28th, 19 0.I�0tion carrie4- r ��✓tom May or% Attest: City Jerk _ �I I March 28, 1950 A regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Anacortes was called to order at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll • was called and Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Welch, Ginnett, Allen and Brado were present. The minutes of March 21, 1950 were read and approved as read. The claim of Hoffercamp was discussed at some length and referred to the Streets Hofercamp and Parks Committee. claim... The Mayor stated that this meeting had been called to discuss the sewer report in • detail with Mr. Sisler and Mr. Gilkey. The City Clerk informed the Council that due, Severer to misunderstanding of dates, Mr. Sisler and Mr. Gilkey found themselves unable to report. attend at the last minute. Mayor Hagan asked if the Council had any objections to setting April 11th, 1950 as the date for meeting to discuss the sewer report. There being no objections the Mayor set April 11th, 1950 at 7:30 P.M. as a date to meet with Mr. Sisler and Mr. Gilkey. Transfer of Licensd.for the Brown Lantern from Harvey L. and Sigler P. Moen to Liquor Li - P. Raymond Floyd and Vivian Marie Floyd was read and ordered placed on file, with cense trans - no objections thereto. fer. The report of the Police Department for February was read and approved and or -(Police report. dered placed on file. The report of the Police Justice for February was read, approved and ordered Police Justice placed on file. report. The report of the Water Department for the i4onth of February was read, approved, dater Dept. and ordered placed on file. I report. The report of the Fire Department for the month of February was read, approved, Fire Dept. and ordered placed on file. report. The report of the Cemetery Department for the month of February was read, Cemetery approved and ordered placed on file. report. The report of the Street Department for the month of February was read, approv-;St. Dept. ed and ordered placed on file. report. The report of the Park Department for the month of February was read, approved ,Park and ordered placed on file. 'report. Bondsfor J. B. Goff and V1. L. Pollard and harle Olson together with insurance Bonds & policies on the Park Truck were presented to the Council and referred to the City Ins. pol. Attorney. I The City Clerk then discussed ordinance No. 952 wlich established tyle wit'•iholdilag Withholding tax fund and which was found to be un -necessary and was recommended to be discontin-i tax fund ree- ued by the State Examiner in his last audit. After discussion a motion was made by ommended to Ginnett and seconded by Ellin that an ordinance be prepared by the City Attorney to be discontin- r peal ordinance no. 952. Motion carried. ued. • Mayor Hagan then asked Mr. Willard Vadman, representative of William P. Harper , Would appreciate and Son, an Investment Security House in Seattle, if he had some remarks to make to (opportunity of the Council at which time he arose and stated that his company would appreciate an assisting with opportunity of assisting with financing problems which the City might have, particul-;financing dewer • arly the proposed enlargement of the Sewer System. system. i Mr. Ellin stated that the south end people would like to meet with the Streets ;Ways & means and Parks Committee to discuss ways and means of installing a drainage system in :of installing their area. Wednesday, April 5th, 1950 at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Ball was 'drainage system set as the time for this committee to meet with a committee of the south end people.' in south end -of town. The City Clerk, as Building Supervisor, told the Council kkak the present sche-' dule of hours which the custodians of the City Hall building are using and recom- Revision of mended that this system be revised to make a more equable schedule and further that Custodians the Council consider setting a rule that the rental of the Hall on Sundays to those schedule. other than the Skating Rink be allowed only during the hours of 1to 4:30 P. M., which are the hours that it is necessary to keep'the building open for the Skating Rink, the point being that it is un -economical to heat the building for just one ;Rental Hours - group and imposes a, hardship on the custodians who at times must work several weeks City Hall. in a row without a full day off. The Clerk was authorized to contact the people who have been renting the Hall on Sundays and determine how much of a hardship it I would work on them. Then later the Union will be contacted regarding a rider to be attached to the present contract. The Clerk was also authorized to maketemporary changes in the hourly schedule until such time as a final decision can be reached. I March V, 1950 A motion was made by Brado and seconded by Allen that the Council meeting adjoui,n at 10.'05 o'clock P. M. Motion carried. Attest.' City C16rk April 4, 1950 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anacortes was called to order at 745 P. 1,4. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called and Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Ginnett and Brado were present. the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Platform A letter from the Port of Anacortes,. signed by L. M. Foster. ea °sting per - scale. mission to place a platform scale on the east side of Commercial Avenue between Railroad Avenue and 2nd Street was read to the Council. A motion'was made by Musta- cich and seconded by Ellin that the request be approved provided that the Port bears all costs,particularly any costs which may be incurred by moving the water main if necessary and thatsvGh changes made meet with the approval of the City Engineer. Motion carried. Petition re- A petition signed by 17 residents of 40th and 41st streets from H Avenue to questing urate:^tl Avenue requesting City Water for their district was read to the City Council. for residents After discussion with representatives of the petitioners the petition was refe-red of 40th, 41st, to the 1"ire, Light and Water Committee for report. Raze McCracke 1 Id r � A request from Mr. McCracken for permission to raze the McCracken .Apartments apartments. ; located from 1020 to 103Q on 4th Street wasrresented to the Council. A motion was .i made by Brado and seconded by Ginnett that permission be granted. Motion carried. Coos Bay '."JatexI During .further discussion of the water situation, Mayor Hagan requested the Contract. City Attorney to check the Coos Bay Pulp Corp. ':Dater Contract and report back to the Council. Housing A letter from Sybil Hansen, Executive Secretary of the Housing Authority was re<.d ,Authority. and ordered placed on file and the City Clgrk was instructed to answer the letter informing the Housing g Authorit that'°`""� g �, y �� doEsnot have sufficient information on w:Zich to base an opinion in answer to question one which follows: 1. As the rantal;. Housing now appears, is there an adequate supply of private standard rental housing in the community out side the project --Bay View homes? A I -lotion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that the Clcrk inform the Housing Authority that the Council is in favor of relaxing the rental &6Z74� to admit other than veterans. Motion carried. Proclamation A letter from H. H. Good, Rear Admiral, U. S. Navy requesting the Proclamation of Armed For- of Armed Forces AJav on May 209 1950 was read and ordered placed on file. cies day. The City Attorney reported as follows.' Bonds and Insurance Policies previously'' Bonds & Ins. presented to him were in order with the exception of the bond of Larle G. Olson, policies, Electrical and 111a7ibing Inspector which had not been signed by '•1r. Olson(Lharle Olson bond for E. then signed the Bond) Olson. Redecorate Councilman Dodge reported that the Building Committee had met with the Committee. City Hall of the business and Professional Women's Club and vrith the "vormen's club this day, basement. They requested permission to redecorate the basement with volunteer help. No action' was necessary because the Womens' Clubs will have to obtain permission from the Unions first. Port ware- i After discussion a motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Ginnett that the house. City Clerk obtain written requests from the Port Commission statin; the size, exact j location and installation specifications for the scale to be used in conjunction with their new warehouse. Motion carried. Ditto machine The Clerk requested permission to purchase a ditto machine.__ A motion was made for Clerk's by Ginnett and seconded by Dodge, that the City Clerk be authorized to purchase the office. ditto machine described, out of funds allocated for purchase of a gasoline pump for City Buildings. she cost of the ditto to be approximately ,`�12r.50 plus tax. Ayes.' Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Welch, Ginnett, Allen and Brado. Motion carried. Request of Prlayor Haan then read a letter from Councilman Ellin in which he requests that Ellin to be he be relieved of his duties as Councilman at such time as would be convenient for relieved of the 11ayor and the Council. This letter was ordered placed on file. duties. Reauest for Mr. P.4ustacich stated that at the request of Jim Brunner, Mgr. of the Anacortes removal of pop corn stan:stand Thoatres, he was presenting to the Council.14r. Brunner's desire that the pop corn by the Empire Theatre be removed. The matter was discussed at length by the Council and no action of recommendations were made. Various types The City Clerk advised the Council that there were many ordinances on the books of businesses requiring licenses for various types of businesses which have not been collected not collected from many of those who should be paying and desired to know the Council's wishes. from. The matter was discussed by the Council and the Mayor atated that because there were Billboard no objections, he advised the City Clerl,,o proceed in proper manner to collect all licenses as required by said ordinances. FA motion was made by Ginnett and seconded ordinance. by Allen that the bill board ordinance license fee be suspended until a later date. Llotion carried. A motion was made by Brado and seconded by Allen that the Council meeting adjoui,n at 10.'05 o'clock P. M. Motion carried. Attest.' City C16rk April 4, 1950 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anacortes was called to order at 745 P. 1,4. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called and Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Ginnett and Brado were present. the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Platform A letter from the Port of Anacortes,. signed by L. M. Foster. ea °sting per - scale. mission to place a platform scale on the east side of Commercial Avenue between Railroad Avenue and 2nd Street was read to the Council. A motion'was made by Musta- cich and seconded by Ellin that the request be approved provided that the Port bears all costs,particularly any costs which may be incurred by moving the water main if necessary and thatsvGh changes made meet with the approval of the City Engineer. Motion carried. Petition re- A petition signed by 17 residents of 40th and 41st streets from H Avenue to questing urate:^tl Avenue requesting City Water for their district was read to the City Council. for residents After discussion with representatives of the petitioners the petition was refe-red of 40th, 41st, to the 1"ire, Light and Water Committee for report. Raze McCracke 1 Id r � A request from Mr. McCracken for permission to raze the McCracken .Apartments apartments. ; located from 1020 to 103Q on 4th Street wasrresented to the Council. A motion was .i made by Brado and seconded by Ginnett that permission be granted. Motion carried. Coos Bay '."JatexI During .further discussion of the water situation, Mayor Hagan requested the Contract. City Attorney to check the Coos Bay Pulp Corp. ':Dater Contract and report back to the Council. Housing A letter from Sybil Hansen, Executive Secretary of the Housing Authority was re<.d ,Authority. and ordered placed on file and the City Clgrk was instructed to answer the letter informing the Housing g Authorit that'°`""� g �, y �� doEsnot have sufficient information on w:Zich to base an opinion in answer to question one which follows: 1. As the rantal;. Housing now appears, is there an adequate supply of private standard rental housing in the community out side the project --Bay View homes? A I -lotion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that the Clcrk inform the Housing Authority that the Council is in favor of relaxing the rental &6Z74� to admit other than veterans. Motion carried. Proclamation A letter from H. H. Good, Rear Admiral, U. S. Navy requesting the Proclamation of Armed For- of Armed Forces AJav on May 209 1950 was read and ordered placed on file. cies day. The City Attorney reported as follows.' Bonds and Insurance Policies previously'' Bonds & Ins. presented to him were in order with the exception of the bond of Larle G. Olson, policies, Electrical and 111a7ibing Inspector which had not been signed by '•1r. Olson(Lharle Olson bond for E. then signed the Bond) Olson. '°Z# April 4, 1950 The contract for Ed. Stineff to cut posts on City Property waswesented to the Ed. Stineff Mayor. contract A proposed ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 952 was presented to the Council Gird. rep and the written report was read and ordered placed on file. #952. I. The report of the Treasurer for the month of March was read and ordered placed;Treas report. on file. Police Chief Goff Reported orally: Affleck Bros. mould like to have two signs�Affleck for No Parking Zone in front of the Depot. A notion was made by i.iustacich and sec- INo Parking onded by Dodge that permission be granted for Affleck Bros. toerect the signs and zone signs. it was suggested that the signs show times during w,lich there should be no parking. Motion carried. Mr. Goff requested permissionto allow the F. B. I. to examine the Police Recordl� F.B.I. and make a report on his depart:aent. A motion was made by Dodge and seconded by survey. Ellin that the Chief be authorized to ask the P.B.I. to make this survey. !Motion carried. i Mr. Goff then requested a meeting with the members of the License and Police !Goff & Lic- Committee of the Council. Mayor Hagan asked Mr. Brado to arrange the mec,ting. ense & Pol. meet. The report of the Police Justice for March, 1950 was read, 9pproved and ordered!Police Justice placed on :file. ireport. the report of the Water Department for the mont'7 of March, 1950 was read, ap- Water Dept. proved and ordered placed on file. ;report. The report of the Street Department for the month of March, 1950 was read, ap- proved and ordered placed on file. The report of the Fire Department for the month of Harch, 1950 was read, ap- proved and ordered placed on file. The report of the Cemetery Department for the month of March, 1950 was read, approved and ordered placed on file. The Report of the Par'_- Depart -:lent for the month of March, 1950, was read, ap- proved and ordered placed on file. I ! The Streets and Parks Committee report was read, accepted and ordered placed !' on file. This report recommended tabgling the request for'no parking zone at the side entrance at the :Empire Cafe. St. Dept. report. i Fire Dept. !report. Cemetery report. Park ,report. Sts & Pks `report. The Streets and Parks Committee then reported thmk with reference to the claim ',Hofercamp of Allan H. Hoffercamp: "`that we have duly considered said claim and recommend that!Claim re - the same as presented be rejected." A motion was made by Brado and seconded by jected. Dodge that this report be accepted. Motion carried. A motion was made by Mustacich' and seconded by Lodge that Mr. Fowler, Attorney in Mount Vernon,.be hired if needed in connection with the Iioffercamp claim for a fee not to exceed 4;,'400.00. 1.1otion carried. The report of the Rifle Club, stating their various actiitities during the year 1949 was read. and ordered placed on file. A motionwas made b{ Ginnett and seconded by Brado that the City ';lerk write a letter to Mr. Charles White thanking him for copies of a report by his department entitled "Economic Trands in Skagit County." Motion carried. Rifle Club. !Economic iTrends re- port. Ordinance No. 1055 repealing Ordinance No -952, which set up the withholding Tax Ord reg. Fund was read to the City Council. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by #952. P.,Tustacich that the Ordinance he adopted. Ayes: Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Ginnett Whdg. Tax Fund. and Brado. Motion carried. Mayor Hagan stated that the Skating Rink would like to have a Benefit bight for Skating Rink the Cancer Fund on April 25th, 1950. There being no questions raised by members of to have bene - the Council, the Mayor said that he would advise them that they could use the IIall. fit night. the Mayor then set Tuesday, April 25th, 1950 at 7:00 o'clock P. M. as the time Set meeting for a Committee meeting of the Council to study the zoning ordinance. Said Committbo for study ;meeting to be a closed meeting. of zon. ord. The report of claims against the City of Anacortes for the month of March, 1950,Report of was presented and read to the City Council. A motion was made by Lllin and seconded claims. by Ginnett that the claims be referred to the Finance Committee and on favorable report a motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Mustacich that the claims be approved and warrants drawn in favor of the s -.me. Ayes: Musbacich, Dodge, Ellin, Ginnett an{_ , P)rado. Motion carried. A motion was made by z11in and seconded by Dodge that it being 10:10 P.M. the Council adjourn until next Tuesday, April 11th to reconvene at 7:30 o'clock P. 1-1. I1otion carried. D 'Attest* ` P,Zaygf' _ . � ,ems/n 'City C 1e ft 1 • F� 1 • • 1 r April 11, 1950 A regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:45 o'clock Po M. with Mayor Joe L. Kagan presiding. The roll was called and Mustacich, Dodge, Welch, Ginnett and Brado were present. Skating Rink. The Mayor stated that he had been informed that the Skating Rink would not be used on the night of April 25th so that the meeting of the Planning Commission can be held in the Council Chamber. Petition for The following petition, signed by 6 residents was read to the Council: improvement of 14th st. Anacortes, Wash. 8 April 1950 Honorable Mayor Cita Council, Gentlemen: ' We the following; signers request that action to improve 14th St. bctween I Ave. and K Ave. be taken by the City Street Department. Vie believe that you. will agree with us, upon inspection of this area, that there is sufficient traffic to warrent this improvement. This area(l.�th St. between I Ave. and K Ave.) due to the condition of the street, is a disgrace to our city and is deserving of improvement. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Brado that permission be granted And that the Street Department gravel and grade the street after it has been put in to condition by the residents under the supervision of Mr. McCrory. Motion carried. MacDonald TvIr. MacDonald of the audience requested thegradefor a sidewalk by his house petition. on 35th. It was decided to wait for the sewer before answering this request. Application The meeting; was then turned over to Mr. Sisler who discussed the sewer survey to Federal at length. Government fo:7 money to com- A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that the City make plete sewer application to the Federal Government for money to complete the plans for a sevrer plans. survey. Ayes: Mustacich, Lodge,, Welch, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. Sisler & G. A motion was made by Dodge and seconded by Brado that the Firm of Sisler and authorized to Gilkey be authorized to prepare the application to the Government and the Mayor and prepare app. City Clerk be authorized to sign on behalf of the City, P;Iotion carried. Drainage Councilman, Ginnett reported that the Streets and Parks Committee had met with problem. the Committee of the South Side people to discuss their drainage problem. It develop- ed during the course of the meeting that the problem was due to drainage tile which had been bro.ten dotlm by p_�ving the field,�a- ',ie people themselves, will repair. A motion was made by Dodge and seconded by Brado that the Council adjourn at 10:0-0 o'clock P.M. Motion carried. 4ayo�v' Attest* C ty G erk ` April 18, 1950 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:35 o'clock P.M. with Councilman George Brado presiding. The roll was called and Mustacich, L11in, Illelch, Ginnett and Allen were present. The minutes of the meeting of April 11, 1950 were read and approved as read. American Leg- A request from the American Legion for parades and a carnival from July 10 ion request through July 15th, inclusive, was read to the Council. A motion was made by Musta- for parades cich and seconded by Ginnett that permission be granted to the American Legion and �c carnival. that the City Clerk be instructed not to issue a license to Zipler Shows or accept and bond until last years taxes have been paid. Motion carried. Reconsider A petition signed by 25 business firms requesting the Council to reconsider ord. #1054.. ordinance No. 105 was presented and read to the City Council. A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Allen that the License and Police Committee meet with Foster and Kleiser and representatives of the business people to develop recom- mendations to the City Council. Motion carried. Mr. Brado set Thursday, April 20, 1950 at 7:00 O'clock P.M. in the City Clerk's office as a time for this meeting. Fish fertili- The following petition signed by 91 families requesting that the Council take zer plants,, action to abate the odor nuisance caused by fish fertilizer plants, was presented and rE>ad to the City Council: Anacortes, Viashington To the honorable Mayor and City Council, August 24, 1910 City of Anacortes, Vlashin;ton. Gentlemen: Vie the following residents of Anacortes, Washington wish to call your attention ,, to, and complain against the conditions arising from the processing of fish offal in April 189 1950 the reduction plants located in the west part of the city. The odor arising from the rotten fish offal on the scows and docks and also during process of cooking and manufacturing is a disgrace to the City at large and extreme discomfort to those residing within eight or ten blocks of these plants. The smell often carries as far as Commercial Avenue. As individual effort to relieve this condition has brought no results, we re- I' spectfully petition the City Council take action that will abate this nuisance. A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Allen that the petition be referred to the Printing and Health Committee for study. Motion carried. An application for taxi -driver's license to be issued to F. M. Ames was present, Ames Taxi- ed and read to the City Council. A motion was made by I.Iustacich and seconded by driver license. Ellin that the application be referred to the Chief of Police for investigation. Motion carried. Dwi-ht n 9 U elson a senior in the Anacortes IITh School requested permission to � q Senior Ball • hold the senior ball in the ball room of the City Hall on wIay 12th, 1950. A motion 11 was made by Must^.cich and seconded by Ginnett that the request be granted. Motion carried. A copy of Class H. License which has been issued to James A. Brown for Lunsfordl's Liquor Lic- • Grill by the Washington State Liquor Control Board waspresented to the City Council Tense for Brown. and ordered placed on file. The following letter from John IN. Brisky was presented and read to the City �Hofercamp Council and ordered placed on file: 'Claim. April 11, 1950 To the Hon. Mayor, '-'lerk and City Council Anacortes, `Nashington Gentlemen: On or about February 6, 1950 Mr. Allen H. Hofercamp filed with you his claim for $5,739.00 for injuries sustained when a bridge on one of the streets collapsed with him and broke his leg. To date you have neither allowed or rejected the claim. I believe that we Mould be within our rights in assuming that the claim is re- jected unless we hear from you immediately after your next council meeting. All notices and correspondence in connection with this matter should be addressed to me in the future. Yours very truly, John W. Brisky A request for a Quit Claim Deed to be issued to Edwin 'Nelson for the followi Edwin Nelson described property was presented to the Council: Property described as Lot 112 Quit Claim Block 49 of Uriginal Plat. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich deed. that the Deed be drawn and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same. I.Iotion carried. A reouest for Quit Claim Deed for Roy C. McCartney to the following describedRoy McCartney property was presented to the City Council: Lot 11 Cap Sante Park Addition. A �%uit Ulaim motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that the Deed be drawn and the .deed. Iviayor and City Clerk be aut:zorized to execute same. Motion carried. The City Attorney reported his findings on the City's ability to finance a new 'Report on City Hall and Fire Truck. �tHe suggested that the Council contact a�'r Bond Attorney b City's a - before submitting to a vote of the people. After discussion Mr. Brado requested a bility to written report on the condition of equipment and the Fire Hall from Fire Chief finance new Verrall. Report to be ready at the next regular meeting of the Council. City Hal) -,etc. The report of the Police Department for March, 1950 was presented and read to 'Police report. the City Council and waslordered placed on file. I A motion arras made by Ginnett and seconded by Lllin that the Ulerk be authorize4 Bids -paving to open bids for the paving of 20th street. Motion carried. The only bid submitted 20th. which was from C. V. Wilder and Co., Bellingham, Wn. was read to the City Council. A motion was made by Ellin ans deconded by Allen that the bid be referred to the Streets and Parks Committee with the suggestion that they discuss the bid with a committee of the residents of 20th Street. Notion carried. A letter from the Great Northern Railroad regarding the leasing of railroad IRailroad prop - property was read and ordered placed on file. The City Clerk was asked to request erty lease. Mrs. Gertrude Ellis to attend a Council meeting to discuss the problem with the Council. The report of claims against the City of Anacortes was read to the Council. A'Report of motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by ellen that the claims be referred to thelClaims. Finance Comnittee. Motion carried and on favorable report a motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Mustacich that the claims be a]pproved and warrants drawn. l Ayes: Mustacich, Lllin, Welch, Ginnett and Allen. Motion carried. A motion was made by iviustacich and sceonded by Ellin that the Council adjourn at 9:30 o'clock P.M. I:Iotion carried. y , Iala�,yror " Attest: City/lerk 1 • 1 C. ? May 2, 1950 A rogular meeting of the Cite Council of the City of Anacortes �-.=as called 'to order at 7:45 O'clock P -N— with Magor Joe L. Ha3an presiding. `='he roll was called � and nustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Welch, Ginnett and Brado were present. The minutes cf the meeting of April 13, 1950 were read and approved as read. Deed to cer- A communication from Driftmier and Driftmier, Attornoy.sroqucstin; a deed from tain property the Citi: on behalf of Ernest Anderson to certain property nearthe old Heah.Lake near old Heart Pumping Station was read to the Council. A motion was male by Allen and seconded Lake Road. by Ginnett that the request be referred to the Cite Attorney and the City Engineer for report at the neat regular meeting. Motion carried. Deed to City A deed to the City of Anacortes by Paul Dybbro of his property in continuation by Paul Dy- of 30th street from Commercial Avenue ''Jest one block was read to the Council. A bbro. Notion was made by Ellin and seconded byCinnett that the deed be accepted. Motion carried. Liquor License; Transfer of liquor license from Robert and Rosalind Hutcheson to Ernest E. transfer. and Anna V. Anderson for Skipper's Tavern was read and ordered placed on file. Corps of Eng- A communication from the Corps of Engineers regarding permission to place a ineers reaues float in front of Dr, Lyle D. Packard's residence was read. It was noted on the 4101 permission to :nap submitted that the float would extend onto city property and Dr. Packard was place float ii called to the mectinE. After some discussion of the float with Dr. Packard a moti.or front of Pack- was made by Mustacich and seconded by Ellin that the City express to the corps of ar.d's residen:eeng,ineers its objection because the drawing shows the float on City property and also that Dr. Packard be requested to submit a new map which would shote the float entirely on his property and w'ri.ch would then meet with no disapproval from the City of Anacortes. Notion carried. License & Mayor Hagan reported that he had met with the License and Police Committee and Police Com. witU the Dire Department and that all things were progressing satisfactorily. meeting. In conversation with members of the housing Authority he said that they had Low-income no definite recommendations to make regarding the proposed low-inccme housing. They housing. were considering also the question of buying the present Housing Project from the Federal Government. Report cover- Cit;; Attorney, W. V. Wells, Jr., presented a written report covering insurance ing insurance policy on the safe in the City Treasurer's Office. His report approved the policy policy on and a motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Dodge that the .report bo accepted. safe. Motion carried. Discrepancy The City Clcrk stated that there was a discrepancy in the mileage rate paid in mileage to various people driving their own cars on Cit;; business. In one case SSC was paid rate paid per mile and in the other case 51. After discussion by the Council a motion was various peo- i ::lade by Ellin and seconded by Welch that the rate be set at 8/ per :Wile for all ple driving - City employees driving their own cars on city business. Motion carried. their cars on city business. The City Clerk stated that sufficient progress had been ~:lade in speeding up the accounting in his office to warrant advising the Council that pay day for all Pay day for .1 City Employees could be roved up to the Friday following the lst and 3rd Tuesday q11 City em- : of the month if the Council approved. A _:notion was made by Mustacich and seconded ployees moved by Brado that the Clerk be authorized to pay by the 10th and 25th of the month and up to Friday.' if convenient on the Friday following the lst and 3rd Tuesday of the month. I:iotion carried. Ins. Policy. A motion was made by Ellin and soconded by Ginnett that the insurance policy presented to the Council by the City Clcrk be referrdd to the City Attorney. Notiur carried. Women's Clubs The contract for the Dining Room signed by the President and Secretary of the contract. Business and Professional Women's Club and the Women's Club was prosented to the City Council. A motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by "odge that the con- tract be altered to include the use of funds by the Women's dubs for equipment as well as improvements. That after these changes have been rade and initialed by the Clubs, the contract then be returned to the Council for approval. Motion carried Treas. report. The report of the City Treasurer for the month of April was read, approved and'' ordered placed on file. Fire Light & i Mr. I:Iustac;ich, Chairman of the Fire Light and Water Committee reported that Water Com. his committee was ready to meet; with the petitioners from 41st street and set a meet with pe-' date for that meeting on Pri day, I ay 5th at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Room. The titioners frac Clerk was asked to have this information published in the local papers. }.1st. The report of the Police Department for April was read, accepted and ordered Police report, placed on file. Mr. Goff reported orally that his Department O.K'd the taxi drivers license for F. I.I. Amos. Goff requests Chief Goff then requested permission to send Marvin Beebe to a meeting at Fort permission to Lewis and Gilbert Lee to basic training school. A ;.lotion was made by Ginnett and send Beebe to seconded by Mustacich that the Chief be authorized to send the men as requested. school. Motion carried. Water Dept. The report of the Water Depart -gent for the month of April, 1950 was presented report. and read to the Council, was accepted and placed on file. St. Dept. re- The report of the Street Department for the month of April, 1950 was presented port. and read to the Council, was accepted and placed on file. 7 4 May 2, 1950 A special report of the Fire Departgent requested by the Council at the meeting; of April 18'�h was read to the Council as follo�•rs: A motion was made by .,,Iustacich and seconded by Ellin that the City obtain the services of an architect to draw pro—, liminary plans and that the City and the architect be authorized to apply for a Federal loan to pay the costs of final plans and survey.. Ayes: IIustacich, Dod`e,I Ellin, welch, Ginnett and Brado. Llotion carried. A motion was made by Ginnett and! seconded by Brado that the IZayor select the architect and the Council approved the plans for the Fire and Police Hall. IJotion carried. Services of architect to draw preliminary plans for fire hallo The report of the Cemetery Departient for the month of April, 1950 was y)resontod Cemetery report. and read to the City Council, was acdepted and placed. on file. Syd Lllin, Chairman of the Streets and Parks Co:n.nittee reported that the resi-,Attly to prepare dents of 20th street asked that the paving program be dropped for this year. The iamendments for City Attorney is to prepare amendments for repeal of these ordinances. A :lotion was repeal of ord. made by Ginnett and seconded by Lllin that the bid of C. V. Yilder be rejected and ion paving of 20th. the City Clerk be authorized to return fees submitted with the bid. 'Ylotion carried. The report of the Printing and Health Comrittee was readto the City Council. !Air pollution The Comnittee report recommended that the City Clerk write Mir. y. V. Parker of problem. Washington State College for assistance in solving the air pollution problem of Sl.agit Fisheries . A notion eras made by E11in and seconded by Brado t'iat the Council accepted the report and that the recommendation be followed. Hotion carried. Mr. Uiurker told the Council that he would have to cease operating the bus after ascontinue 6:00 o'clock in the evening or raise the rates for all trips. No action was taken by operation of the Council. lbus after 6 P.M. 'Mayor Hagan told the Council that he was appointing 'North Knapp, Supervisor, ! Air Plan Ground Air Plan Ground Observers Corps for the Anacortcs area with the Council's ap-.?roval. Observers Corps. There being no objections, it was so ordered. The License and Pol.l_ce Committee reported that they had met with representative Changes in of Foster and I=leiser regarding c'aanges in ordinance no. 1054, (Bill Boards.) A ord. #1054- Proposed ordinance was presented and refereed to the City Attorney. George Brado reported that a meeting had been held with t_ze Police Dopa rtiaont Meeting with as requested and as stated previously in these minutes by P;Iayor Hagan. (Police Dept. Councilman Ginnett reported for the Planning Cotinission that they will have the Zoning ord proposed Zoning Ordinance retyped and after checking the corrected ordinance will retyped. set a date for hearing. The report of claims ar:ainst the City of Arracortes was read to the Council. A! Report of motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by 1-Illen that the claims be referred to the claims. Finance Committee. (notion carried and on favorable report a motion was made by Elli�,, and seconded by Ginnett :,hat the claims be approved and warrants drawn. Ayes: I.1ustacich, Dodge, Lll ;_n, Welch, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. A motion was made by Dodge and seccnded by Lllin that the Council adjourn at 10:20 o'clock P.M. IrJotion carried. Attest:-� 'City C-1 k May 9, 1950 Yyor A special meeting of the City Ccuncil of the Citi- of Anacortes was called to order at 8:15 o'clock P.P.I. with 1.Iayor Jce L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called and I:ustacich, Dodge, Ellin, and Brado yrere present. Mr. Ed. Brown, representing a committee of the Chamber of Co:n:aerce was present Census. and discussed with the Council the, importance to the City of getting every individual on the census rolls. A :notion was made by I.Iustacich and seconded by Brado that the Clerk's Office be authorized to act as headquarters for registering people not re- gistered by the census enul-nerators. TJotion carried. I I;ir. Tray Cederwall of Seattle, a representative of the :.Iark Tine Parking (.Meter I Parking Co..:,pany discussed par':ing -meters wit'i the Council. After consideration a :notion eras,' meters made by Paustacich and seconded by Brado that the Council go onV record as favoring parking meters and that the Clerk be aut;norized to to :.lake public statements throug.I, t'ze newspapers to this effect. Lotion carried. i,.Iayor Hagan tlZen refer-od the question of installing parkin; :peters to the Licens. and P -lice Co-n,iittee with the request that they report their findings at the next regular Council meeting. j A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Brado that the Council adjourn at 9:30 o'clock P. M. Motion carried. Qz" I"ayo Crity Cler • • -1 1 • 1 May 16, 1950 George G. Ray, 617 - Q Avenue, Anacortes, vyash. A mo tion was made by Brado and seconded by Ellin that the resignation of George Ray be accepted. I:lotion carried. Council ap- The City bus line situation was ar-ai.n discussed and 'a motion was made by Ellin proves action and seconded by 1.4ustacich that the Council approve the action taken by Mr. I+lurker taken by Mur- not to run his bus after 6:00 o'clock P.M. and that t"le committee appointed by the ker not to Ha,or still be active in an endeavor to arrive at a possible solution. `,Iotiun run bus after carried. 6 P.m. Mayor Hasan stated that Oliver Hauge had successfully passed the examination Hauge appoint -for Assistant Fire Chief and on recommendation by the Civil Service Board, he was Ass°t Fire now appointi.n P;Ir. Hauge to the permanent position of Assistant Fire Chief. A Chief. moti un was raac.e by Welch and seconded by Ellin that trze apa?ointnent of I.' -'r. Iiau e be confirmed. Motion carried. aesign P,Iayor HaC;an reported that in accordance with authority previously -iven him the proposed new by the Council, he would appoint Bliss I. Jr 1d Aa -0 c�iates , as architects to� fire hall_ and police that the Council confirm the ap:ointment _zat=a+�kb au ori ed to infor:�r them of thrs station. A motionA aritten reT:)ort frc.,� the City attorney appruvinr- insurance policy on the Ac was rade by `:+etch Chevrolet 1 ton dump truck of the '.'Dater Department was read to the City Council. Al ,1 seconded by Dod ;e -� ,"lotion vas made by Ginnett and seconded by r,iustaci ch that the report be accepted. LIotion carried. The City Clerk reported that in accordance with the instructions of the Council Air pollution to request the assistance of ;uashington State College in the��atter of ska;it Fish- ieries Corporation, that I.Tr. Clune and Mr. Adams would be in Anwcortcs on Thursday the 13th of 'ilav to discuss the air pollution problem with 11r. Beckman, manager of ISka-it Fisheries, Inc. Womens s club The VVomens' Club contract was coniplete and ready for signature of the T47ayur and contract. ,the City Clerk. The mayor stated that there being no objections from members of the Council that; he and the City Clerk would sign. It was so ordered. Discontinue I.Iayor HaC-,an then recuested the Clerk to inform the Council of several actions use of city w' -ii ch he had-1taken through the state Department of flunicipal Corporations and the seal on war- 'Clerk reported that he had been authorized to discontinue the use of the City Seal rants, also on all City warrants, the redesigning of warrants to accomodate window envelopes and redesigning that at his request an& ropresentative of that department will spend some time in of warrants Anacortes with the City Clerk. After .statements by various Councilmen in favor of to accomodate the changes and there being no objections, the 7. layer stated that the Clerk was auth-1i window envel- orized to Droceed. opes. Mr. A. E. Smith tallied to the Council regarding outside contractors and sales - Contractors :men coining into Anacortes to sell building ;materials and supplies. At the conclusion' & salesmen of his talk he requested that the City Council consider the passage of an ordinance II coming into to place heavy license fees on these out of City firms. At tlac request of tlac i"ayor Anacortes to :.Ir. Ed '?rown, was in the audience stated that in liis opinion the outside l)coplc sell bldg materials. !I A regular _meeting of the City Council of the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7-'L10 o'clock P.M. with P:layor Joe L. lia,,an presiding. The roll was called and Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, iielch, Ginnett and Brado were present. The minutes of the previous meetings (11-4ay 2 and I.Iay 9, 1950) were read and approved as read. Rifle Club. A com�aunication from the Rifle Club was n_ resented and read to the City Council and was ordered placed on file. John Weir & A communication from I.Izss¢'John Weir and T. A. Pumarlo requesting that work be Pumarlo re- done on the road near their property was read and referred to the City :engineer. quest that work be done The following communication from Robert '-T. Girn4ett ; was read to the Council,; on road. 16 May, 1950 Hon. Joe L. Hat,an: Mayor of Anacortcs a � Ginnett resig,is I hereby resign as a member of the City Planning Com,:iissiun, said resignation as member of to take effect ir:rlediately. A continuous Dress of work which takes both days and Planning Comm evenings and inability to secure needed zoning data from the zoning consultant, makes such resignation necessary, Respectfully submitted, Robert W. Ginnett There beim; no objection, Mayor Ila -an accepted the resignation. The following communication from George G. Ray, Fireman was read t o the Council 111a -k --or Ila gan, May 10, 1950 City Officials of "'he City of Anacortes, Gentlemen: Geo. Ray Due to employment elsewhere, I hereby submit my resignation as a member of the resigns. Anacortes Fire Department to become effect_ve the nineteenth (19) day of :,lay, 1950. George G. Ray, 617 - Q Avenue, Anacortes, vyash. A mo tion was made by Brado and seconded by Ellin that the resignation of George Ray be accepted. I:lotion carried. Council ap- The City bus line situation was ar-ai.n discussed and 'a motion was made by Ellin proves action and seconded by 1.4ustacich that the Council approve the action taken by Mr. I+lurker taken by Mur- not to run his bus after 6:00 o'clock P.M. and that t"le committee appointed by the ker not to Ha,or still be active in an endeavor to arrive at a possible solution. `,Iotiun run bus after carried. 6 P.m. Mayor Hasan stated that Oliver Hauge had successfully passed the examination Hauge appoint -for Assistant Fire Chief and on recommendation by the Civil Service Board, he was Ass°t Fire now appointi.n P;Ir. Hauge to the permanent position of Assistant Fire Chief. A Chief. moti un was raac.e by Welch and seconded by Ellin that trze apa?ointnent of I.' -'r. Iiau e be confirmed. Motion carried. aesign P,Iayor HaC;an reported that in accordance with authority previously -iven him the proposed new by the Council, he would appoint Bliss I. Jr 1d Aa -0 c�iates , as architects to� fire hall_ and police that the Council confirm the ap:ointment _zat=a+�kb au ori ed to infor:�r them of thrs station. A motionA aritten reT:)ort frc.,� the City attorney appruvinr- insurance policy on the Ac was rade by `:+etch Chevrolet 1 ton dump truck of the '.'Dater Department was read to the City Council. Al ,1 seconded by Dod ;e -� ,"lotion vas made by Ginnett and seconded by r,iustaci ch that the report be accepted. LIotion carried. The City Clerk reported that in accordance with the instructions of the Council Air pollution to request the assistance of ;uashington State College in the��atter of ska;it Fish- ieries Corporation, that I.Tr. Clune and Mr. Adams would be in Anwcortcs on Thursday the 13th of 'ilav to discuss the air pollution problem with 11r. Beckman, manager of ISka-it Fisheries, Inc. Womens s club The VVomens' Club contract was coniplete and ready for signature of the T47ayur and contract. ,the City Clerk. The mayor stated that there being no objections from members of the Council that; he and the City Clerk would sign. It was so ordered. Discontinue I.Iayor HaC-,an then recuested the Clerk to inform the Council of several actions use of city w' -ii ch he had-1taken through the state Department of flunicipal Corporations and the seal on war- 'Clerk reported that he had been authorized to discontinue the use of the City Seal rants, also on all City warrants, the redesigning of warrants to accomodate window envelopes and redesigning that at his request an& ropresentative of that department will spend some time in of warrants Anacortes with the City Clerk. After .statements by various Councilmen in favor of to accomodate the changes and there being no objections, the 7. layer stated that the Clerk was auth-1i window envel- orized to Droceed. opes. Mr. A. E. Smith tallied to the Council regarding outside contractors and sales - Contractors :men coining into Anacortes to sell building ;materials and supplies. At the conclusion' & salesmen of his talk he requested that the City Council consider the passage of an ordinance II coming into to place heavy license fees on these out of City firms. At tlac request of tlac i"ayor Anacortes to :.Ir. Ed '?rown, was in the audience stated that in liis opinion the outside l)coplc sell bldg materials. !I r I May lig, 1950 ars, Isiormal competition and that it was up to businessmen such as himself and Mr. Smith to devise t4eir own methods of competing with these firms and that he felts that it was wrong to ask the City Council to set up what he termed trade tariffs. I:Iajor Hagan then requested the City Attorney to read the copy of the ordinance noir in effect in the Cite of Nount Vernon. The matter was referred to the City Attorney and the Building and Plumbing Committee for study. Eay or IIagan tion recognized Hr. Plancich who stated that he was speaking as Daylight saving chairman of the committee appointed by the Chamber of Commerce to request the City time discussed. Council to adopt daylight saving time for Anacortes, After discussion by various members of the audience a motion was made by Lllin and seconded by Ginnett that the � City of Anacortes remain on standard,time during the su=er of 19500.Eustacich, no Dodge, Aye, Ellin Aye, Wolch,no, Ginnett, aye, Brado, aye. The ZaJor stated that' there being !+ in favor of remaining on standard time and 2 for daylight saving time � that it was the will of the CoAncil to remain on standard time. Police Chief Goff stated that Hr. Beebe did w6ll at school and that the school Beebe attends patrol picnic was a success and that the oiling of the parking lot near the police police school. station was completed. Mr. John Tursi of 2015 - N Avenue stated that his street needs gravel and the ITursi asks ditches cut through. The Mayor referred the matter to the Streets and Parks Com- that street be mitteeo igraveled. Mr. Gilkey and Mr. Sisler were in attendance and Mr. Sisler reported that the ;Federal Advance application for Federal Advance Planning Fund money and a resolution adopting same Planning Fund was ready to be presented to the Council with the Engineer's Contract. The ::iattc:r moneys, ti°ras referred to the City Attorney and on favorable report by the City Attorney a .notion was made b,; Ginnett and seconded by Llustacich that the resolution be adopted. Ayes: Llustacich, Dodge,Ellin, Welch, Ginnett and Brado. Aotion carried. I Mr. McCrory :rade the following written report: :say 159 1950 lionorable Mayor and City Council Gentlemen: As has been the custom during the past leer ye nrs I would recommend, durIn7 the Minimum amount sprinkling season, starting with the :.meter reading in the middle of I ay and endin3 Q of water charged a like date in October, 1950, that the minimum amount of water charged to regular I during during domestic consumers, as is provided is the rates established by Ordinance, be.incroas&d summer months from 500 cubic feet to 1000 cubic feet per month. This increase is to allow more water fo» sprinkling and irrigating purposes and is, or course, contingent on our having a surplus of crater over our regular requirements. Sincerely yours, i T. G. i,IcC Tory, Water superintendent. A motion was ma:;e by Eustacich and seconded b3 Lllin that the Water Supt's. report be adopted. I:Iotion carried. The City Clerk reported that he was progressing with the assistance he was to Census bureau. give with the census bureau and that over 100 had been taken in to date. IIa�or Hagan appointed P.Zr. Eustacich to act on the Building Conmittee in place of Romie Allen who is ill. The report of claims against the Cit? of Anacortes was reed to the Council. A IReport of Claims motion was made by.Gi_Znett and seconded by Hustacich that the claims be referred to the Anance Committee. notion carried, and on favorable rcourt a motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Ellin that the claims be approved and warrants drawn in f avo� of the same. Ayes: Llustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Welch, Ginnett and Brado. Notion carried. A motion was made by Dodge and seconded by Lllin t'at the Council adjourn at 10:10 P.M. Lotion carried. Attest: City (.le I- June 68 1950 �(&Z ;1 y Pay A regular meeting of the City Council -of the. City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:40 o4cl6ck P.M. Frith.Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll rias called and Mustacich, Dodges Ellins Welch, Allen, Ginnett and Brado were present. The minutes of the meeting of May,16, 1950 were read and approved as read. A letter from Mr. Durkee, Division; Engineer, Federal Community Facilities Ser- Funds for vice, which stated that the application.for advanced planning funds for the serer sewer system system had been received for assigrmaent.no. 45-P-1037 was read and ordered placed ons received. file. A letter from Rufus Fox as follows was read and referred to the Street Supt- jfor appropriate action: June e. 1950 Dear Sirs; Would it be possible for you to have your grader smooth out the road area at, 1 1 1 0 1 1 • • 1 June 6, 1950 11Th.where.it joins.Commercial. The South side next to our garage is quite rough, and in. about 3.0. minutes with.a. grader .'this. would. greatly. help us. Thanks for your consideration. Sincerely, Fox Motors„ Rufus L. Fox. Meets with I Mayor Hagan reported that he had held a meeting with -all City Department Heads department and felt that the.mee.ting_had.accomplished_better co-ordination.. for future projects heads. and other City work. Ginnett ap- ' Mayor Hagan -then stated that after consideration.he was thereby appointing pointed Plan- Robert Ginnett. as. chairman.of.the Planning Commission. ning Commissi3n chairman. A petition received..fr_om W. F. Devlin as, foll.ows..was read and referred to the Streets. and Parks. Committee for study. May 19, 1950 Honorable Mayor Joe Hagan and City Council Anacortes, Washington Gentlemen. Petition for I respectfully petition you and the City of Anaeortes.to grade, survey and grading & establish.30th.S.treet from.Comme.rcial Ave. best to the West boundary of my property surveying of thich is approximately 2800 plus. 30th street. I have $100.00 for you to pay for the graveling of this streeto Very truly yours W. F. Devlin Ins. policies The Clerk.presented...four Insurance Policies which.were then referred to the City Attorney. No fire ex- The Clerk.then reported.that he had.discovered there were no fire extinguishers tinguishers in the City Hall and..as an.emer.gency had.ordered three for immediate delivery and in City Hall. that he and the Fire Chief, as soon as possible, would survey the building to deter- mine further needs. Miller dis- The Clerk also.reported.that Mr. A. 0. Miller, examiner from the Department of cusses ac- Municipal Associations.. had .spent.._a full day. in his.. office and had. approved the changi:s counting meth -in the accounting methods and. other clerical methods whi.ch.have been made to date ods with C1er't and advised that. a pay roll. fund. could be. established if desired. Packard chang.s The Clerk then reported that Dr. Packard had changed his specifications for the specification, float to be installed. in- front of his property so that it would not extend onto City for float. Property and that. he had therefor advised the Engineers that the City had no further objections. Anacortes A petition of the Anacortes Yacht.Club, Inc_ requesting lease of the West 409 Yacht Club of the.but.t..end_of. U..Avenue. was.read to the.City.Council.. A motion was made by lease. Ginnett and.sec.onde.d by Ellin.that the rate be set.at.$50.00 per year for the lease of the gest 40v of the --butt end of U. and that a.resolution calling for a hearing be adopted. Motion carried. C7 • 1 Ordinances The City Attorney reported that several ordinances were ready for consideration ready - taxes by the Council and also stated that there was $71..62.taxes.due on lots 13 and 14, due on lots block 50 on.l9th street between N and 0 of original plat. Purchase of these lots 13 ,& 14. for the taxes due would protect the L. I. D. assessments due the City. Mayor Hagan Value of lots said that he had .had. the �llppts appraie���l,�;�nd that their value was well over the L. I. well over D. and tax assessments and"tnaa`the_ Council authorized their purchase. A motion was L.I.D. asses- made by Ellin and secondedlby Mustacich that the City purchase these lots. Ayes: sment. Mustacich, Ellin, Welch, Gannett, Allen and Brado. Motion carried. Treas. report The report of the Treasurer for the month of May, 1950 was read, accepted and ordered placed on file. Police report' The report of the Police Department for the month of May, 1950 was read, accept(sd, and ordered placed on file. 2way stop sufficient at intersection at 12th & K. Pol. Justice report. Water Supt. report. Councilman Ellin asked Chief Goff if he thought the intersection at 12th and K. streets needed a 4 -way stop sign or a 2 -way stop. Mr. Goff stated that in his opinion the 2 -way stop is sufficient of the poke's The report Justice for the month of May, 1950 was read,, accepted and ordered placed on file.A Mayor Hagan stated that in the absence of John Cheney he was appointing Matt. Kingsley to act as Police Justicb. Phe report of the Water Supt6 for the month of May, 1950, was read, accepted and ordered placed on file. Resolution concerning A resolution.was presented .to the Dnuncil making application for advanced ning.funds.for.Fire Hall...and.Police Station. A motion was made by Ginnett and plan - sec - fund for Fire onded by Mustacich--that the Resolution be adopted. Motion carried. Hall. A member of the audience., Kirk Simpson requested aid from the Council in oiling Simpson re- from 27th.to 28th..street on J. Ave., over the objections of other owners. At the quests aid request of the.Mayor, City Attorney.W. V. Wells, Jr., advised,Mr. Simpson that the in oiling st. problem.should.be worked out with..the other property owners. C7 • 1 Ordinances The City Attorney reported that several ordinances were ready for consideration ready - taxes by the Council and also stated that there was $71..62.taxes.due on lots 13 and 14, due on lots block 50 on.l9th street between N and 0 of original plat. Purchase of these lots 13 ,& 14. for the taxes due would protect the L. I. D. assessments due the City. Mayor Hagan Value of lots said that he had .had. the �llppts appraie���l,�;�nd that their value was well over the L. I. well over D. and tax assessments and"tnaa`the_ Council authorized their purchase. A motion was L.I.D. asses- made by Ellin and secondedlby Mustacich that the City purchase these lots. Ayes: sment. Mustacich, Ellin, Welch, Gannett, Allen and Brado. Motion carried. Treas. report The report of the Treasurer for the month of May, 1950 was read, accepted and ordered placed on file. Police report' The report of the Police Department for the month of May, 1950 was read, accept(sd, and ordered placed on file. 2way stop sufficient at intersection at 12th & K. Pol. Justice report. Water Supt. report. Councilman Ellin asked Chief Goff if he thought the intersection at 12th and K. streets needed a 4 -way stop sign or a 2 -way stop. Mr. Goff stated that in his opinion the 2 -way stop is sufficient of the poke's The report Justice for the month of May, 1950 was read,, accepted and ordered placed on file.A Mayor Hagan stated that in the absence of John Cheney he was appointing Matt. Kingsley to act as Police Justicb. Phe report of the Water Supt6 for the month of May, 1950, was read, accepted and ordered placed on file. - R P , Tune 69 1950 The report of the Street Department for the month.of May, 1950 was read, acceptd St. Dept. and ordered placed on file. The Street -foreman also requested Council action on sod report. and roots being placed in the City gutters.in front. of the 1st house on the north Sod & Roots side of the 900 block on_28th..str-eet..and._819 K Avenue. A motion was made by Ellin being placed and seconded by Allen that the.Chief_..of Police request the owners to clean the gutt s in gutters. of these obstructions. Motion carried.7 Fire Chief Verrall requested permis.sion to send 2_men.to Fire School the 21st Verrall re - to the 24th of June and also.permission-to purchase. l: and 2af! hose in accordance ,quests per - with his budget. A motion. -was made by Ginnett and. 'Se conded. by Dodge. that the request mission to of Chief Verrall be granted. Motion carried. send men to Mire school Mayor Hagan then called attention of.the Council to the very good job being l� done by Chief Verrall in -getting rid. of_ .old sheds...and. buildings .in town. CouncilmaniGood job of Mustabich made the comment that. he too had. made a tour of. the City and had noticed ,getting rid the good job being done.' I�of old sheds. The report of the Cemetery Department for the. month of May, 1950 was read, 'iCemetery accepted and ordered placed on file.. Councilman.Ginnett remarked that the Cemetery ireporto Supt. had done a beautiful job for Decoration Day. The report of the Park Department for.the month of May, 1950 was read, accepted�Park report and ordered placed on file. A request.'from the Library Department as follows was read to the City Council, and ordered placed on file: "ity Councilp Anacortes, Washington. Dear Sirs: June 5, 1950 Letter from Library re- questing that a sign be put ,up on Comfl ipointing way Ito Library. I would be glad.to have the city co.uncil..consider.putting up a sign on Commer- cial street pointing the way to the.Anacortes.Public Library. I am amazed at the number of people that tell me they've just found..out that.Anacortes has a Public Library. Others phone asking me its.location.-. I realiz.e.the.building is off beaten trail and that all folks. do. not take or read the daily or weekly papers9 but our library is worth of recognizati.on..and.I.belxieve a sign would be valuable. Another matter that.needs adjusting is..a brighter light at 8th and M - not only for the use of the Library but also for the Park. I am incline.d..to think that thare are many in Anacortes unaware of our beautiful city park too. Respectfully submitted, E I 1 • Ruth . Brinkley, i Librarian. i Mr. Ellin, on behalf of the Streets and Parks Committee asked Mr. McCrory what Condition of could be doW with the street at 12th..and Cakes. Mr. McCrory stated that he was st at 12th & Oakes waiting for materials and if weather Would permit he should be able to stat repairs discussed. next meek. Mr. Ellin then asked what.could be done with -the hum in the road at Also hump in road 22nd and Commercial.. Mr. McCrory explained the situation. Mr. hump then asked at 22nd & pipe about the F 114- the street at L and M. on 15th. Mr. McCrory said that this would endsin st. oh be graveled. 15th. Dr. Dodge reported for the Building Committee that they had held meetings on Proposed ord. the proposed ordinance to license itinerant salesmen and that their recommendation to license was Council discussion. The outcome of the disuession was a request that the City itinerant Attorney make an investigation.of paddlera's licensesin the state. salesmen. An ordinance to install parking meters on certain streets of the City was read ,ice. �� e, ,Ito the Council.. After discussion a motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by ;Ellin that this ordinance be given no. 1056 and be passed by the Council. Aye, Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin. No. Ginnet.t. Aye: Allen. and.. Brado. Motion carried© � motion was made by Ginnett and -seconded by Muttacich that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the. contract for engine.ering..the sewer system after the con- tract has been studied and approved by the City Engineer and. -the City Attorney. Motion carried. A motion was made by Mustacich and seconded..by Ellin .that the Mayor and City ��' �✓ Clerk, City Attorney and Police Chief be authorized to negotiate for and sign the Gf contract to have parking meters installed... Ayes: Mustacich,'Dodge, Ellin, Welch, 'Ginnett Allen and Brado. Motion carried. I I� The report of claims against the city.of Anacortes for the month of May, 1950 'Report of was read to the Council. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by "llen that tho claims (claims be referred to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that the report of the Finance Committee be accept4d. byes: Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Welch, Allen, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. A motion was made by Dodge, and seconded by Mustacich that the Council adjourn at 10:45 o'clock P.M. Motion carried® o Attest: �. 1 1 • June 16, 1950 A special meeting of.the City Council -of the.City of Anacortes was called to order. at..8:03 O'clock P.M. with. Mayor .Toe L. Hagan -presiding. The roll was not called but the.following men were present.: Mustacich,, Dodge., Ellin, Ginnett, Allen and Brado. Also -present with the Council.- Jack Goff.,, Wo V. Wells, Jr., and Paul Flint. Parking Meter The Mayor asked for_ the 1st. spokesman from the group which had wanted to disco: s discussion & parking meters. Mr. Ed. Swartz presented a Resolution signed by approximately 900 resolution people. The.Resolution..re.ad.as follows. WHEREAS., the City Council of the City of presented. Anacortes has passed an..o.rdinance authorizing the installation of parking meters in the City of Anacortes AND WHEREAS, no parking problem exists in the City of Anacortes AND WHEREAS, the ordinance provides for an unfair distribution of parking metevs which.would work to the detriment..of some merchants and the benefit of others AND WHEREAS., there already exis.t.s an ordinance which,,.properly enforced., would regulate parking.in...the..City of Anacortes AND IMREAS, the anticipated revenues from the parking meters would not materi- ally benefit the city I !. AND WHEREAS,, it. is estimated the parking meters. would cost approximately $11�90(10 and that,, even on a trial basis,, the citizens of Anacortes would have to pay a goodly share of this amount which they can illafford .I AND IRIH'ER'EAS, .this city is a vital. link in a tourist highway and the meters would subject vis.itors.as. well as citizens..to inconvenience amounting to nuisance AND WHEREAS,, the ordinance provides no customer lo_adinig zones at the entrance of affected business houses, which would create a parking.problem that does not noir exist AND WHEREAS., the ins.tdllation_of..meters.would create.a physical hazard to pe- ;� destrians.and.a.legal.liability to the city THEREFORE be it resolved that.we, the undersigned, do hereby petition that the City Council repeal ordinance #1.056, authorizing.the installation of parking meters in the City of. Anacort.es.p. and_ cancel..any contract.for. the purchase of said meters that may exist. Respectfully submitted, Mr. Swartz.talked..at length telling of the general dislike of parking meters and made specific reference to various facts such as double. parking, new policemen. to cost.$10,000.00 per year and the avenue between.3rd and 9th being unfavorable to those in.that zone.. He concluded by asking the.Council..to reconsider and next Tuesday repeal the ordinance. i L. 0. Bird further discussed the effectsas he.saw them.on local business in that area. Mayor Hagan said that in his estimation there was no actual parking problem except during certain periods on one or two days -during the week but that the meter would help traffic. control.. He told how cars.were moved slightly to avoid over time parking tickets and that merchants, customers and.employees were all guilty. He concluded by saying that besides all of the advantages as have been stated in the newspapers that it wil.l.do no harm to try the meters for one year but there is a definite double parking..problem which may lead to a death. Mr. Swartz again made reference to remarks.concerning.parking meters followed by Mr. Tweten who compared Anacortes with Mount Vernon. Jack Goff said that Ana - cortex and Mount.Vernon are not.in the same comparable situation because of variancq in conditions. Al Derby voiced his disapproval.. Mr.. Webb, Mrs. Webb and Pres. Holton spoke ir, favor of the meters. The meeting.adjourned.at.9:30 ovelock P.M. Attest . or C� y Jerk' June 20, 1950 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:40 otclock P. M. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called and Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Ginnett and Brado were present. The minutes of the meeting of June 6th and the Special meeting of June 16th, 1950 were read and approved as read. Letter from A letter to Mayor Hagan from G.A.V. Thompson, executive officer of Sault Ste. executive of- Marie, thanking the City for courtesies shown the crew during their training cruise ficer of Saill.: was read and ordered placed on file. Ste. Marie `thanking City for courtesie:. rho June 20, 1950 - - �-- ----------- was read to the - Council � - . .. ---- ------ - - A letter from Governor Langlie/stating that the City had won a prize in itsPrize awarded class for traffic safety during the fiscal year.of 4$®49. If circumstances will ,City for u allow, Chief Goff will attend the. awarding- of the -certificates in Olympia. ITraffic Safety. M A letter from Edwin A. Swan stating that. the.preliminary count of the 1950 cen-'1950 census. sus shows Anacortes.with_6,916 residents, was read and.ordered placed on file. Mayor Hagan stated that he..would deviate from the regular order of business to hear from people.in the audience. Mrs. Amsberry, speaking as a member.of the committee.of..the Recreational Asso- 'Recreational �ciation, stated that.the Association was endeavoring to develop plans for a swim- iAss'n developing jming pool; that they had -approximately $500.00 for..architects fees and that several''plans for swim - ,problems had developed which made it necessary to ask..the City Council for assistance. ming pool. Paul Luvera then spoke for the Recreational -Association describing the need for a swimming pool and asked if it weren't possible to place a bond issue of $70,000.00 " on the ballot this fall. Mayor Hagan.said that.some consideration had been given to the matter but that the Council, was unable to give a final answer and that hearing 0 no objections from the Council he.was appointing..George. Brado as chairman and Robert' Ninnett and Anthony Mustacich.as a committee to work with the City Treasurer, the City Attorney and the Recreational Co=itteeto study the possibilities and report back to the City Council. j City Attorney Wells, presented a report -,giving his approval to three bonds and Wells approves • one insurance policy. A motion was made--byLinnett and seconded by Ellin that this '3 bonds & one report be accepted. Motion carried. fins. policy. I Wells then reported that he had given.the County Treasurer the warrant for !I Taxes on 11 $71.62 in accordance with the Council's authorization.to purchase lots 13 and 14, 'lots 13 & 14. block 50, original plat by paying the taxes. He stated that he had written to Yakimai for a copy of their peddler's ordinance and that he, had several ordinances ready for, consideration by the Council. The City Clerk presented an application for Taxi Driver's License for Robert ;'Taxi Driver's Hovik which was referred to the Police Department for investigation. The Clerk ;license for Hovik. also presented a report from Washington State College, copies of which have been sent to Skagit Fisheries, Inc., and which suggest methods to abate the nuisance odorsimethods sug- ev4ed in the processing of fish meal. -Mayor Hagan.asked the Committee to study thejgested to abate report and contact the owners of Skagit Fisheries, Inc. fish odors. A renewal Insurance Policy for the dwelling at Sunset Beach was presented to the Ins. Pol.for Council and referred to the City Attorney. Sunset Beach dwel- ling. Police Chief Goff recommended new. signs for 12th. street nearthe Uhitney School. j He stated thet the present signs are in very poor condition and also resquested per- Goff recommends mission to move the signs by the Old Nelson.School tognew/-ati-on 22nd street near new signs for the Central Grade School. A motion.was.made..by Linnett and seconded by Ellin that 12th st. Requests permission be granted and the work be done before the new school term starts. Motion permission to carried. remove signs by J�old Nelson School. The report of the Fire Department.for the month of May, 1950 was read, accepted,) and ordered placed on file. Fire Dept. Report. Mr. Ellin reported for the Streets and Parks Committee that a wrecking yard wh&o� Wrecking yard is now on 3rd street is to be moved to 15th and D according to the owner Mr. Awes aro on 3rd to be asked Chief Goff if they had started this move. Mr. Goff said that he would find out. moved. Mr. Ellin then reported that the committee had investigated the petition of W. Petition of F. Devlin for 280' of 30th street and that the grading recommended after owners had ;W.F. Devlin installed a culvert, that the work be done. Mr. McCrory stated that the street had )investigated. been gr . Councilman Ginnett reported that.t he Planning Commission had met and approved Planning Com. the re -typing of the ordinance and set a date for the Planning Commission hearing ;approves re - on the proposed zoning ordinance for Friday, July 14th, 1950 in the City Hall at typing of ord. 7030 o'clock P.M. The Commission had also authorized -the printing of the proposed Hearing set for • ordinance and map. July 14th;P50. 'rhe following petition from Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Elmer Gilden was read and re- iGilden request ferred to the Streets and Prks Committee. and Mr. McCrory. ifor at street 14th & C I i n on 15th June 20, 1950 C. • Anacortes, Wash. Mayor Joe Hagan and City Council I would like very much to know if we could have a street in on 15th & C which is located on 235 block. This is the only way we could get supplies to our home. We would appreciate it very much if you would take it up in the city council meeting. Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Elmer Gilden The following petition from Al. Derby was read to the City Council, June 169 195o To the Honorable Mayor, City Council and City Clerk, of the City of Anacortes, Washington. Dear Sirs, The undersigned, being desirous of clearing his title of the cloud thereon., A. L. Derby respectfully petitions his Honorable Body as follows: That he is the owner of Lots roquests deed. 7.8.9910, Block 1309 Original Plat of the City of Anacortes, Skagit County, Washingto'9 June 2-0v l 95q and that there is outstanding against the said property a Local Improvement District • • 1 Alfred L. Derby A motion.wgs.made by Ginnett and seconded by Lodge that the tender be accepted and.the deed be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk.. Motion carried. Allan request A petition from.MacGregor Allan requesting a change in the bus stop zone in for change in front of his store was read to the Council. A motion was made by Alin and secondee bus stop zone by Brado that the petition.be tabled until. the next.meeting. Motion carried. tabled. The follbiving Wition from. H. L. Caldwell and. W. F. Perry was read and refearc.d Petition from to the Streets and arks Committee and Mr. McCrory: Caldwell and Perry request- Anacortes City Council ing permissio Z City Hall, to construct Anacortes, Washington fence. Gentlemen: Petition from Trulson Motor Co. asking permission to install pump. June 139 1950 We, the unders.igned9 owners of property adjoining the north end of Alaska Ave- nue, request permiss.i.on to put a fence.acro.ss Alaska—venue., north of Oakes Avenue, Since the residents.on either side of this section..of the avenue will be the only ones normally using it, a fence would prevent those unfamiliar with the area from driving over the bank at the end of the avenue, as well as allow improvement of the street endo Ho L. Caldwell W. F. Perry The following petition from the Trulson Motor Company was read and referred to the Streets and Parks Commi.tt.ee and the. Fire Department: City Council City of Anacortes Anacortes, Washington Dear Sirs: June 199 1950 We request permi.ssion.to install one (1) gasoline pump to be located on the north side of our building on Tenth Stiteet9 three feet ten inches (32-10") inside the sidewalk and seven.inches.(7") outside the building. The installation will be made with an underground gasoline line from a properly.vented underground tank all external of the building. Yours very truly, TRULSGN MOTOR COMPANY H. L. Trulson Partner A motion. was made by Br�aldto and. seconded by 'Dodge that the Streets and Parks Committee be given power to�u:be on this petition.. Motion carried. Ord. #1057 An ordinance repealing.ordinances Numbered 1039 and 1042 was read to the Counci'. repeals ord. A motion was made.by Dodge and seconded by Mustacich that this ordinance be given 1039 & 1042. #1057 and be adopted.. Ayeso Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. Motion passed After discussion a motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Brado that the that Council Council take no further.action with regard to the requests and resolutions presented take no fur- asking fbr the repeal of the Parking Meter Ordinance. Dr. Dodge then stated that hei ther action was sorry to see the diseention.in the City and after presentation of arguments agai.'ist with regard parking meters in the.special meeting of June 16th -he felt that nobh1hg was brought to requests out which would prove that the meters.were a hardship unless they were tried. Mr. presented ask,i Ellin stated that petitions are often misunderstood and gave evidence of misinfor- ing for repea,.mation which had been inadvertently given to th&se who were asked to sign. Mr. of Parking , Brado said that he and the Council did not intend to hurt any one's business. Mr. Meter Ordinanc,eMustacich said that he sincerely pelieved that the merchants might benefit by the installation of .the. meters. Mr. Ellin then called for the question; the roll was called: the vote was - Mustacich, aye, Dodges aye; Ellin, aye, Ginnett, no; Brado, aye. Motion carried. , Brill Board ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1051 (Bill Boards) was presented and read to Ordinance. the Council. A motion was made.by 'Jinnett and seconded by Ellin that it be given ordinance No. 1058 and be adopted. Ayes: Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. Report of The report of claims against the City of Anacortes was presented and read to the Claims. Council. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by �Ilin that the claims be re- ferred to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich the the claims be approved and warrants be drawn in favor the the same. Ayes: Mustaci.ch9 Dodge, Ellin,. Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. A motion was made by Dodge and seconded.by Mustacich that the Council adjourn at 9:45 o�clock P.M. until July 5th, 1950 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. Motion carried. �CityMAttest. C rk i assessment against Lot 79 of Block 130, Original -Plat of the City of Anacortes, in the amount..of. further petitions $8.3.0 plus interesb at eight percent per annum from May 19139 and the Council.that he.is willing to offer in payment of said claim, the sum of 05.00, and respectfully petitions that this.Honorable Body accept the said offer and execute the nec.essary instruments to release the said claim. • • 1 Alfred L. Derby A motion.wgs.made by Ginnett and seconded by Lodge that the tender be accepted and.the deed be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk.. Motion carried. Allan request A petition from.MacGregor Allan requesting a change in the bus stop zone in for change in front of his store was read to the Council. A motion was made by Alin and secondee bus stop zone by Brado that the petition.be tabled until. the next.meeting. Motion carried. tabled. The follbiving Wition from. H. L. Caldwell and. W. F. Perry was read and refearc.d Petition from to the Streets and arks Committee and Mr. McCrory: Caldwell and Perry request- Anacortes City Council ing permissio Z City Hall, to construct Anacortes, Washington fence. Gentlemen: Petition from Trulson Motor Co. asking permission to install pump. June 139 1950 We, the unders.igned9 owners of property adjoining the north end of Alaska Ave- nue, request permiss.i.on to put a fence.acro.ss Alaska—venue., north of Oakes Avenue, Since the residents.on either side of this section..of the avenue will be the only ones normally using it, a fence would prevent those unfamiliar with the area from driving over the bank at the end of the avenue, as well as allow improvement of the street endo Ho L. Caldwell W. F. Perry The following petition from the Trulson Motor Company was read and referred to the Streets and Parks Commi.tt.ee and the. Fire Department: City Council City of Anacortes Anacortes, Washington Dear Sirs: June 199 1950 We request permi.ssion.to install one (1) gasoline pump to be located on the north side of our building on Tenth Stiteet9 three feet ten inches (32-10") inside the sidewalk and seven.inches.(7") outside the building. The installation will be made with an underground gasoline line from a properly.vented underground tank all external of the building. Yours very truly, TRULSGN MOTOR COMPANY H. L. Trulson Partner A motion. was made by Br�aldto and. seconded by 'Dodge that the Streets and Parks Committee be given power to�u:be on this petition.. Motion carried. Ord. #1057 An ordinance repealing.ordinances Numbered 1039 and 1042 was read to the Counci'. repeals ord. A motion was made.by Dodge and seconded by Mustacich that this ordinance be given 1039 & 1042. #1057 and be adopted.. Ayeso Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. Motion passed After discussion a motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Brado that the that Council Council take no further.action with regard to the requests and resolutions presented take no fur- asking fbr the repeal of the Parking Meter Ordinance. Dr. Dodge then stated that hei ther action was sorry to see the diseention.in the City and after presentation of arguments agai.'ist with regard parking meters in the.special meeting of June 16th -he felt that nobh1hg was brought to requests out which would prove that the meters.were a hardship unless they were tried. Mr. presented ask,i Ellin stated that petitions are often misunderstood and gave evidence of misinfor- ing for repea,.mation which had been inadvertently given to th&se who were asked to sign. Mr. of Parking , Brado said that he and the Council did not intend to hurt any one's business. Mr. Meter Ordinanc,eMustacich said that he sincerely pelieved that the merchants might benefit by the installation of .the. meters. Mr. Ellin then called for the question; the roll was called: the vote was - Mustacich, aye, Dodges aye; Ellin, aye, Ginnett, no; Brado, aye. Motion carried. , Brill Board ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1051 (Bill Boards) was presented and read to Ordinance. the Council. A motion was made.by 'Jinnett and seconded by Ellin that it be given ordinance No. 1058 and be adopted. Ayes: Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. Report of The report of claims against the City of Anacortes was presented and read to the Claims. Council. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by �Ilin that the claims be re- ferred to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich the the claims be approved and warrants be drawn in favor the the same. Ayes: Mustaci.ch9 Dodge, Ellin,. Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. A motion was made by Dodge and seconded.by Mustacich that the Council adjourn at 9:45 o�clock P.M. until July 5th, 1950 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. Motion carried. �CityMAttest. C rk i July 5. 1950 A regular meeting of the City U ouncil of the -City of Anacortes was called to order at 7.50 o�clock P.M. with Joe -L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called and Mustacich, Dodge, Ginnett and Brado were present. The minutes of June 20, 1950 were read and approved as corrected. The following letter from the Anacortes employees requesting a 40 hour work Letter from week was read and referred to the committee for consideration: City employees lirequesting June 23, 1950 I;40 -hour work, Honorable Mayor and City Coumcilmen ,week. City of Anacortes At a recent meeting of Local 347 City Employees, wage increases and the forty hour work week was discussed at length. Wage increases in industry have been grant.ed,.and a number of City Employees ! in other Cities have received increases. Therefore, We, the Anacortes City Employees request your consideration of the forty hour work week for all City Employees. Thanking you for all past favors, which we all -know have been may. Very truly yours, W. 0. Rogers An application for taxi owners license read to the Council and there being Temporary Taxi no objections a temporary permit was authorized in accordance with the recoimnendati n owneros permit of the Police Department. granted Hovik. A letter from the Walla Walla _College.Biological Station requesting grading of ; Biological Sta. their road was read to the Council and -Mr. McCrory was asked to assist them when !requests grading possible. of their road. a 77d dam as 8-7 w n Transfer of Liquor License from John S. Carter^owners of the Marine Club to Transfer of John S. Carter was read and ordered placed on fileiiliquor license. The Mayor reported that he had. met with a committee of the merchants and had !Engineer from discussed parking meters and other City affairs,. The,Engineer from the Parking Parking Meter Meter firm was here and will in the next few paint a spot showing the locatio� Co. to show of each parking meter. Mayor Hagan then discussed with members of the Council, ''location of locations of various meters in the City. ;each parking meter. The City Clerk reported that the purchase of.Lots 13 and 14, block 50 had been �!Purchse of Lots completed. He also presented a request.from-.Ogden.R. Olsoal and James Foote to 1113 & 14 completed. operate a shoe shine stand on the corner of 6th and Commercial. There being no ob- 'Request for jections, Mayor Hagan granted permission.for the summer months. Shoe shine stand 11 granted. The report of the Treasurer for the.month of June, 1950 was read, accepted and' ordered placed on file. ITreas. report. The report of the Water Supt. for the month of June, 1950 was read, accepted Water Supt. and ordered placed on file. report. The report of the Street Department for the month of June, 1950 was read, ac® `St. Dept. cepted and ordered placed on file. report. The report of the Fire Chief for the month of June, 1950 was read, accepted D eport of and ordered placed on file 'Fire Chief Mr. Ginnett reported for the Streets and Parks Committee that they had inspected Sts & Parks and O.Kvd the pump at the Trulson Motor Company; Mr. Ames is moving his wrecking Com. G.K. yard" they asked the gentlemen on 15th and B to remove the brush and the committee pump at Trulm would again investigate the possibility of putting a street in for him; the request sons. Mr. Ames for a fence at the end of Alaska street is recommended. is moving wrecking !yard. Mr. Paul Murker stated that after trying the present schedule for some time he had come to the conclusion that his patrons would rather have the service and pay a; Bus Company little additional. After discussion a motion was made by Brado and seconded by given permis- Mustacich that the bus company be given.permission.to raise,the adult fares to W sion to raise or 2 for a quarter and that the company reinstate its old schedule with the exception adult fares. of 3 night trips. Motion carried. The following petition from Arthur and Hilda Bergman was read to the Council and referred to the City Attorney. - Hon. Mayor, Council and City Clerk, Anacortes, Washington. Gentlemen. July 5. 1950 The owners of the following described property, being desirous of eliminating 'Bergman Quit that certain cloud imposed by reason of tax foreclosure of the L.I.D. assessment 'Claim Deed. No. 144 bearing date of March 1929, and Treasureras deed issued October 13, 1939 and recorded_. November 10, 1939, in Volume 178 of -deeds, page 257, does hereby rem 1 41 • �I 1 • 1 1 July 5, 1950 spectfully petition this honorable body as follows.- That ollows. That there is herewith submitted an offer by Arthur Bergman and Hilda Bergman of the sum of $25.00 in lieu of payment of the suid.assessment along with quit clain+ deed from the City of.Anacortes to the said Arthur Bergman and Hilda Bergman, and covering the.following described property, to -wit, Lots three and four, Block 1299 of Map of the City of Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington, as per plat recorged in Volume 2 of Plats' page 4,- of the records of Skagit'; County,, situated in the ounty, of Skagit, State of Washington. Ben Driftmier, Jr.9 Attorney for Petitioner© Bus stop in A motion was made by Dodge and seconded by Ginnett that the bus stop in front front of Al- of Allan's Mercantile on 5th..and Commercial be changed.to.the southeast corner of lan's Merc. 5th and Commercial. Motion carried. The change -will be made wren the parking metJs changed. are installed. Report of The report of the claims against the City of Anacortes for the month of June. Claims. 1950 was presented and read.to the City Council. A motion was made by Linnett and seconded by Mustacich that the claims.be referred to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. A motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Brado that the report of the Finance Committee be accepted. Ayes: Mustacichs Dodges Ginnettand Brado. Motion carried. rbe, July 5th set Mayor Hagan stated that. July 5th was the date set for hearing an,�Yacht Club's as date for lease of the portion of the butt end of U. Street. The Mayor called for objections'' hearing on from all persons present. None.were heard. A motion was made by Mustacich and Yacht Club seconded by Brado that the petition for the lease be granted, that the lease be lease. dravan in the name of the Yacht Club and authority given to the Mayor and City Clerk. to complete the lease on the basis.of $50.00 per year,, $25.00 for the balance of 1950. Motion carried. A motion was made by Dodge and seconded by Mustacich that the Council adjourn at 9:30 o'clock P.M. Motion carried. G,/lYlayor A t t e s t Cit Clerk July 1, 1950 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:50 o'clock P.M. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called and Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin.and Brado were present. The minutes of the meeting of July 5, 1950 were read and approved as read. Ohio firm re- A letter from Walter, Woody and Heimerdinger of Cinniinnati, Ohio requesting quests consid• consideration of their firm in financing the proposed sewage system, was read and °:ration in fir ordered placed on file. ancing sewage systen. Transfer of Transfer of liquor license from the Anacortes Super Market to Fergie's Park - liquor license NQShop, 1502 - Commercial avenue was read and their being no objections. Mayor Hagan ordered the transfer placed on file. Parking meters A letter from the Iver H. Cederwall Comany informing the Mayor that the new delivered on parking, meters will be delivered about the 2M.of July was read and ordered placed 24th July. on file. Mayor and At this time the Mayor and.Counc.il discussed various locations for loading Council dis- zones, bus zones and other zones which.will be necessary with the installation of cuss locations the new meters. This discussion.came as a result of the tour by members of the for loading Council and the parking meter committee prior to the Council meeting. It was de - zones, etc. tided that action.confirming.decisions made as a result of this discussion will be taken at the next regular meeting. Payment in A letter from the Housing Authority temitting-_ the payment in lieu of taxes for lieu of taxes the year 1949 was read and ordered placed on file. from Housing Authority. The City Attorney reported as follows. He recommends that the Council accept, Deed granted $25.00 for Quit Claim Deed requested by Arthur and Hilda Bergman, whereupon a motion. Arthur & Hildi was made by Ellin.and seconded by Mustacich that the deed be giveng the tender ac - Bergman. cepted and the Mayor and.City Clerk be authorized to sign the deed on behalf of the City. Motion carried. Couricil,accep:s The City Attorney next presented a written report recommending acceptance of ins policy on $2,000.00 fire insurance policy on the dwelling at Sunset Beach. A motion was made Sunset Heath by Brado and seconded by Dodge that the report be accepted. Motion carried. dwelling. The City Attorney presented and read the proposed Lease to the Yacht Club. A Lease granted motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Mustacich that the Lease be granted and the to Yacht Club Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same on behalf of the City. Motion car- , Tied® Council con- siders policy covering City on accident possibilities etc. The City Attorney suggested that the City Council consider a public liability insurance policy which would cover the City on accident possibilities, Streetsq and sidewalks. etc. After discussion Mayor Hagan asked the City Clerk to obtain data and estimates from various insurance companies. Via' 8 4 July 11}, 1950 The Clerk stated that in accordance with the desires of the Council he had (Clerk collects collected the back taxes for the year 19L 9..and all license fees for 1950 from the back taxes from Zigler Shows. iZigler Shows. The Clerk reported that Glen A. King.inquired as.to action on his request for �IKing given per - assistance in putting in a culvert in the driveway at his home. After discussion emission to in - the Council authorized the Clerk.to write Mr. King.that he can install the culvert stall culvert. under the supervision and with the approVal.of.the City Engineer. Police Chief Goff reported orally that his.Department approved the applicationlGoff approves for taxi owner's and driver's.lie-ense for Robert Hovik. A motion was made by Dodgelapplication and seconded by Brado that the license be granted. Motion carried. The Clerk then for taxi owners read a further request from Hovik for a taxi_ zone at 416.- Commercial. A motion wa<, license for made by Ellin and seconded by Dodge that this request be tabled until the zones are Hovik. established. Motion carried. Chief Goff then reported that Ames was cleaning up his wrecking yard and he will report more fully later. The Chief is also obtaining information on trade in values of the Chevrolet Chev. trade in Panel truck and will give a full report to the Council later. values. A report of the Police Justice was read, accepted and ordered placed on file. (Report of Police Justice. The report of the Cemetery Department for read, accepted and ordered placed on� file. iCemete.ry Report. Mr. Ellin, 1-'hairman of the Streets and Parks Committee asked Mr. McCrory about *Crory asked kip+ening the ditches on 23rd and.S. from the tracks to the water and between L and 'about opening M on 15th. Mr. McCrory.stated that this would be done. lof ditches, The Building Committee reported the death of the custodian for the City Hall, �.Bldgo Com. David L. Bowen. Members of the City Uouncil and the City Clerk paid tribute to lreports death Mr. Bowen's loyalty, efficiency and ability. of Bowen. The following petition from the Wilson Hotel was tabled until the next regularlPetition from meeting: New Wilson Hotel July 17, 1950 for loading zone. Mr. Paul Flint, City Clerk Anacortes City Hall Anacortes, Washington. Dear Mr. Flint: Before the installation of the Parking Meters, we wish to request a loading j and unloading zone in front of the New Wilson Hotel at 8th and Commercial. We feel as a safety measure in case of fire, that thid zone is a necessity. Ira case of any emergencies at the hotel, immediate parking facilities are easential,, Sincerely, James B. Funk, Manager, W. V. Funk, Owner. The following petition from the Model Cleaners was ordered tabled until the Petition from zones are established: Model Cleaners requesting TO THE HONORABLE MAYBR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF ANACORTES: loading zone. The undersigned hereby petitions your honorable body for a loading and unload-' ing zone for one car, parked at the appropriate angle, in front of the place of business known as the Model Cleaners, on the South side of 8th Street, just West of Commercial Avenue. i �l The indicate the reason for the necessity or such a zone, your petitioner re- spectfully represents that two trucks from Whidby Island stop at least once and ii often twice a day during business hours for loading and unloading purposes at the Model Cleaners9 operating at no set schedule; In addition to these unloads three times a day at the same spot. The business has been built to receive deliveries only at the front end of the building. `ihe grounds at the rear of the same are in- adequate for handling deliveries.from the alley, and any alley deliveries would mean blocking the alley during the time taken. The sole space available near the alley is under lease agreement to other parties. Under the present situation, if a parking meter is placed in front of petition ergs place of bijsiness, there will be nothing to prevent the parking of cars in front II thereof, and this would seriously interfere with petitioner's operations, place an unjust burden on the business, and create a possible doulbe access to his building that would provide off-street parking, without success. It is extremely difficult to carry clothing bundles or cleaned clothes any great distance from shop to vehicle. �i If this request is granted, the undersigned is willing to purchase all materials required, including paint and signs and to install the same or pay for the instal- lation of the same under the supervision of the appropriate city official. It is pointed out that petitioner has maintained a No Parking area at his own expense witli the Cityvs consent in front of this place of business for more than three years lash passed. � I I 1 r� C7 1 • 1 July lk, 1950 For the reasons hereinabove set forth, it �s sincerely requested that the City council give.every due consideration hereto, and if it is at all possible, grant -this petition. Respe.c.tfully submitted, Dated this 18th day, Carl J. Mueller, doing business of July, 1950- as Model Cleaners, 1015 8th St.,' Anacortes, Washington Stafsholt The following petition from.Mrs. Stafsholt was read and the street department petition re- was asked to take care of the situation as soon as possible.- garding re- pair of Heart July 189 1950 Lake Road. Honorable Mayor & City Council: 0 Gentlemen: Heart Lake road where it joins city road is in bad., condition from city limits into 41st and H. I hereby request that the Council consider repair of this strip both for those who live in the. area and for tourists. One main highway from the lake district into Commercial.Avenue would be a big asset to the community. Yours very.ti-uly, Mrs. Hattie Stafsholt Identificatioi Mayor Hagan stated that..he would like to have the Council consider identifi- Tags for bike cation tags for bicycle. This would benefit bike. owners and aid police in identi•- owners. fication. A motion.was made by Mustelch and seconded.by.Ellin that the City At- torney be requested to write the sample ordinances. Motion carried. Report of The report of the claims against the City.of Anacortes for the lst 2 of July Claims was presented and read to the City Council. A motion was made by Ellin and second- ed by Mustacich that the claims be referred to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. Upon favorable report by the Finance Committee a motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Ellin that the claims be approved and warrants drawn in favor of the same. Ayes: Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin and Brado. Motion carried. Jack Mathus Jack Mathus requested the Council to approve a sign to be installed on the requests per- lamp post on the northeast corner of Pith and Commercial directing tourists to a mission to newly installed information booth which will be placed in Beason°s Music Shop. install sign Sign to be about the same size as those that are novo on the post. A motion was made for tourists. by Ellin and seconded by Brado that the request of the Chaiberl of Cbmmerce as pre-, sented by Mr. Mathus be granted. Motion carried.. Stamp tax. on A letter from the Association of Washington Cities with reference to a stamp real estate tax on real estate sales was read and ordered placed on file. A motion was made sales. by Ellin and seconded by Mustacich that the Council concur in the request of the communication. Motion carried. A motion was made.by Mustacich and seconded by Dodge that the Council adjourn at 10.00 otclock P.M. Motion carried. �!/ Attest.- �/� Nc'ayor�/' August 1, 1950 A regular meeting of the City Council.of'.the•City of Anacortes was called to order at 7.-40 o'clock P.M. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan lbresiding. The roll was called and Mustacich, Ellin, Ginnett, Allen and Brado were present. The minutesof July 18th, 1950 were read and approved as mead. Stewart re- A communication from Howard Stewart requesting grading of tam street was re- quests grad- ferred to Mr. McCrory for action. ing of St. A letter from Mr. Eldred E. Seth - 1120 - 13th St., requesting an extension of Seth requests time to move his house from the present location which isAstreet end was read to extension of the Council. A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Allen that the Council time to move grant a temporary extension of 90 days to move the house and also advise them that house. they may apply again for a reconsideration at the end of that time. Motion carried. Letter from A letter from Mr. Sisler of Sisler and Gilkey, Engineers, regarding proportional Sisler re- I payments of the Federal grant of funds for the sewer survey was read and ordered garding pro- I placed on file. After discussion of the sewer program a motion was made by Gannett portional pay- and seconded by Ellin that the Council approve the terms of the Hume Finance agree- ments of Fed- menu for planning funds and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign on behalf eral grant of of the City and the Clerk be authorized to inform the Engineers to proceed with funds. the program, starting with units B and C and continuing then with A. and D. Ayes.- Mustacich, yes:Mustacich, Ellin, Ginnett, Allen and Brado. Motion carried, The City Attorney reported that a demurtapresented to the court in the case of r � r August 1, 1950 Hofercamp had been upheld on behalf of the City and that the claimant must now take Hofercamp must consideration in connection with the parking meter situation in front of our place o.r the demurrer to the Supreme Court if he desires to continue the case. The demurrer :take demurrer was based on defects in the claim in that the defect causing the injury was not dem 'to Supreme 1. About 90% of our daily business comes from drive-in customers. Most fined in particular and that the claim was not filed with the City within the 300 !Court if he de - days specified by law. ;,sires to continue 2. A meter on the south side of our gasoline pump, which is located on the The City Clerk presented an application for taxi-driverts license for Velda case ,Application for Olson. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Allen that the license be grant -taxi driverfs ed. Motion carriedo license for repair and appraisals of prospective tradeins outside. A meter in front of our es- is Velda O'lson. A letter from the Associated Sand and Gravel stating that they would remove Associated Sand 4. Our repair business includes the servicing of a few trucks which, because,, the oil tanks dumped by the ferry landing, was read and ordered placed on file. �& Gravel will re- service, it is sometimes necessary to make use of the space directly in front of our move oil tanks. building. I After discussion of the sanitary conditions at the building located at 1010 - Owners of Bldg. Commercial a motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Mustacich that the Building at 1010-Com91 Inspector contact the owners of this builDding, requesting that they connect theirrequested to facilities to the sewer system. Motion carried. connect facilities to sewer system. The City Clerk thencalled attention to the fact the no action had been taken by the Council with reference to placing a fence across Alaska Avenue as requested 'No action taken by Caldwell and Perry on June 13, 1950. A motion was made by Ellin and seconded byion Caldwell and Brado that the Clerk write them giving permission to construct the fence at the nort! Perry request. end of their property line with approval of the City Engineer and also ti.th the unde'm Clerk instruc- standing that it must be removed at any time in the future upon request of the City.,ted to write them Motion carried. Igiving permission Ito do so 0 Police Chief Goff reported orally, requesting that the Clerk be authorized to call for bids on a new sedan as provided for in the Police Department's budget for I Goff requests this year. A motion was made by Brado and seconded by Ellin that the Clerk be autho',,�i- that Clerk zed to call for bids for a new sedan for the Police Department. Motion carried. ;call for bids new sedan. Ion The report of the Water Department for the month of July, 1950 was read, accep-. ted and ordered placed on file. ;Water Dept. report The report of the Street Department for the month of July, 1950 was read, ac- !'St. Dept. report cepted and ordered placed on file. The report of the Fire Department for the month of July, 1950 was read, ac- 'Fire Dept. report cepted and ordered placed on file. A petition submitted by Kyle Riddle Insurance Agency requesting lease of 10th Riddle requests Street beside his building as a place to park his car was read to the Council. Afte lease of 10th discussion a motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Ellin that the Clerk infori St for parking Mr. Riddle that the City cannot lease streets for parking purposes. Motion" carried. 1. purposes. The following petition from Benson Motors was read to the Council and a motion Petition from was made by Mustacich and seconded by Allen that the City do not install a parking Benson asking meter at this location at present but that one be installed later if violations are City not to noted by patrolmen. Motion carried: 'install park- ing meter. July 24, 1950 City Council City of Anacortes Anacortes, Mash. Grantlemens �I. At the request of Mayor Hagan, we herewith submit the following points for your; consideration in connection with the parking meter situation in front of our place o.r business. Ib is deemed essential that no meter be installed for the following rea- sons 1. About 90% of our daily business comes from drive-in customers. Most other businesses have mostly walk-in customers and therefor do not have the parking problem that we have. 2. A meter on the south side of our gasoline pump, which is located on the r outer sidewalk edge, would make it virtually impossible to service our gasoline trad,, properly. 3® When our shop is full,- it is many times necessary to make estimates of repair and appraisals of prospective tradeins outside. A meter in front of our es- is tablishment would make it necessary to make such estimates and appraisals away from the immediate vicinity of our entrance. 4. Our repair business includes the servicing of a few trucks which, because,, of their height, cannot enter out building. When performing such repairs and/or service, it is sometimes necessary to make use of the space directly in front of our building. I We are cognizant of the fact thatrany business owners at the present time are actually driving business away by parking their own vehicles in front of their place;; of business. We have never been guilty of this practice as we are fully aware of what open parking space means to us in the immediate vicinity. We believe that after reviewing the above points, you will consider our case justly. Very truly yours, BENSON. MOTORS By Glenn C. Den Adel August 19 1950 Petition from The following petition from the Anacortes Equipment Company was readto the Anacortes Eqpt Council and ordered that it be included for consideration with the general assigning for loading of zones: zoned July 24, 1950 City of Anacortes City Council Gentlemen: i. This is to request the setting aside of aloading zone on the South side of Fourth street near the shop entrace of the Anacortes Equipment Co. A loading zone at this point will permit reasonable movement of the heavy Mach- inery and equipment which is constantly being moved in and out. Thank you for your consideration. Yours truly, Ben Van Deusen Peition from The following petition from the Voitus Furniture Store was read to the City Voitus for Council.- loading ouncil.loading zoned July 219 1950 City of Anacortes Council, Anacortes, Washington. Gentlemen. I would like to apply for loading zone spaces in front of our two doors: Yours very truly, Voitus Furniture Store. Clare V. Hansen. A motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Ellin that their request be denied. Motion carried. Mayor discuss The Mayor discussed the new Fire Hall and Police Station and after d6scribing availability various locations that may or may not be available he stated that to comply with the of location advice of the underwriters, the architects and the Departments concerned, that the for Fire Hall location on the south side of 12th street between 0 and Commercial and between the & Police sta. present Signal Station and the Odd Fellow's Hall was agroed to by all parties con- cerned. A motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Ginnett that the Council approve. the location and that the4 !ty Clerk and Attorney be authorized to negotiate for and secure option to this property and then report back to the Council. Ayes. Mustacich, Ellin Ginnett, Allen and Brado. Motion carried. Ord. Creating An ordinance creating separate funds for the sewer program and the Fire Hall separate funds and Police Station which is necbssary to expAnd the Federal Government Horne Finance for sewer pro- Agency funds, was read to the Council. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by gram. Musacich that the ordinance be given No. 1059 and be adopted. Ayes: Mustacich., Ellin, Ginnett, Allen and Brado. Motion carried. Resolution The following resolution was read to the Council.- declaring ouncil.declaring emergency. WHEREAS, the fire hall and police station of the City of Anacortes are antiquated and wholly inadequate for their intended use, and the fire hall is rapidly becoming a dangerous building to utilize for City fire hall purposes, due to age and decay, 6VIIEREAE., the status of fire fighting equipment in the City of Anacortes, due to age and we w and teaz°, will soon be insufficient to adequately protect the property, health, safety and welfare of the people of Anacortes against the danger of fire, and WHEREAS, unless some immediate action is taken, the City may be reclassified for insurance purposes with a resultant higher cost of insurance to the inhabitants thereof, and WHEREAS9 pursuant to Section 2, Chapter 161 of the Session Laws of the State of Washington of the year 1949, also designated as Remington's Revised Statutes No. 515(, it is provided that whenever, in the judgment of the governing board of a city such as the City of Anacortes, an emergency exists, such board may, be resolution, call a special election at any time in such municipality, for the submission to the voters of such municipality of any question for their adoption and approval or rejection, NOMI THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANACORTES9 WASHINGTON. 1. That for the reasons hereinabove set forth, it is hereby found and declared that any emergency exists. 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make appropriate arrangements and provide the notices required by lbw for the calling of a special election, to be held in the City of Anacortes on the 12th day of September, 1950, for the purpose of submitting to the electors of said city at such an election a Proposition as shall be more fully set forth in Ordinances of the City of Anacortes, which shall submit to the voters of the City of Anacortes the question whether they should authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds orf the City of Anacortes for the purpose of the constructing of a combined fire hall and police station and for the purchase of a fire fighting vehicle and fire fighting equipment. 3. That this Resolution be published in atleast one issue of the City official; paper F,� p August 1, 1950 Passed and adopted at a meeting of the Council of the City of Anacortes, Wash- ington9 and approved by its mayor this lst day of August, 1950, CITY OF ANACORTES, WASHINGTON (CORPORATE SEAL) BY Joe L. Hagan, Mayor ATTESTo PAUL FLINT, JR.,CITY CLERK. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Allen that the Council adopt the Resolution to call the special election. Ayes*- Mustacich, Ellin, Ginnett, Allen and Brado. Motion carried. An ordinance calling for special election to present bond issue for the new Fire Hall and Police Station was read to the Louncil. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that $103,000.00 be inserted in the proposed ordinance as the total amount of bonds to be issued. Motion carried, Qrd calling for special election to present bond issue. The CTrdinance was again read to the Council and a motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that it be given No. 1060 and be adopted. Ayes: Mustacich, Ellin, Ginnett, Allen and Brado. Motion carried. A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Ginnett that the Clerk be authorized; Motion passed to write Bliss Moore, Jr., and Associates, authorizing them to proceed with the plan that Bliss preparation. Motion carried. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Allen 6 Moore proceed that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to complete and sign the agreement with 'i' with plan Bliss Moore, Jr., and Associates as architects for the Fire Hall and Police Station I' preparation. after said agr(,�6mtn has been approved by the City Attorney. Ayes: Mustacich, Ellin Ginnett, Allen and Brado. Motion carried. The report of chims against the City of Anacortes was presented and read to the'Report of Claims Council. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Allen that the claims be re- j ferred to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. A motion was made by 'Allen and aeconded by Mustacich that the claims be approved and warrants drawn in favor of the' same. Ayes: Mustacich, Ellin, Ginnett, Allen and Brado. Motion carried. A motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Ellin that the Council adjourn at 10:30 o9clock P.M. until 7:30 o'clock P.M., Tuesday, August 8, 1950. Motion carriedo Attest: Cfty August 15, 1950 MW ^ i' A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7040 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called and Mustacich, Ellin, Ginnett, and Brado were present. The minutes of August 1, 1950 were read and approved as read. Mayor Hagan announced that the meeting scheduled for August 8, 1950 was not held because there was not a quorum present.. A letter from the Port of Anacortes requesting permission to remove the curb of the sidewalk beside their warehouse No. 7, on the west side of Commercial Ave. and the removal of the fire hydrant to the west side of Commercial Avenue was read to the Council. A motion was made by Brado and seconded by Ellin that the request be granted. Motion carried. Port of Anacortes I requests per- mission to re- move curb. The following letter from Driftmier & Driftmier, attorneys retained in behalf of The Standard Logging Company was read to the Council and after discussion a motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Mustacich that the Council grant the re- quest for a contract with the proviso that a $500.00.cash bond be furnished, the j same to be held until completion of the contract and the City Attorney be authorized; to draw the contract and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract' on behalf of the City. Motion carried. I August 8th, 1950 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, and Clerk of the City of Anacortes, Washington. Gentlemen: Maynard Lewis and M. H. Atterberry, d.b.a. Standard Logging Co., have requested! me to petition this Honorable Body for permission to log certain timbered area be- longing to the City of Anacortes, descrihed as follows, to-wit.- The o-wit. The NES of the NES of Section 2. Tp. 34 N.R.1 E.W-.Ms The terms upon which such petition is made would be the payment of 20% on the second! growth timber uon the said property and 25% on peeler logs, and further a deposit of $300000 or 00.00 would be made at the time of the granting of said permission ! and thereafter 1.50 would be withheld upon payment for each thousand until such deposit is balanced off. i I It is further requested that should such offer be not acceptable to this Honorable Body9 upon the basis of the entire stand of timber upon said property, that this Honorable Body would make known to the petitioners the terms upon which Standard Logging Co., requests contract. Standard Logging Co. requests per- mission to logo 1 • 1 1 r 1 the City would be interested in such a logging contracts and if said terms are acceptable to petitioners that 4 contract might be formed although different from that contained in this petition. Negotiations Mayor'Hagan reported that the negotiations for land for the fire and police for land for station were not complete but that he hoped to have definite figures to present Firehall not to the Council by the next meeting. complete. Bond propo- City Attorney., W. V. Wells., Jr.s reported that he was progressing satisfactoril-r sition progres• on the bond proposition for the fire and police station. ing G.K. City Clerk presented a request for a. Dance License in the name of The Rainbow., Rainbow Tavern Tavern. Police Chief Goff statkd that his department had iso objectionso Motion requests Dance was made by Brado and seconded by Mustacich that the license be granted. Motion license. carriedo :. Iris. Policies. Respectfully, Ben Driftmier Precint House Driftmier & Driftmier. on Oakes. Attorneys for Petitioner. Liquor License Application Of renewal of Liquor License for Safeway Stores was read and Renewal. ordered placed on file Veterans of Representatives of the Veterans of Foreign Wars were present and requested perm Foreign Wars mission to conduct under their auspices a carnival owned by Amalgamated Shows, said request per- carnival to take place at the jalopy race track on August 29, 1950. Motion was mission to con -made by Mustacich and seconded'by Ginnett that the request be granted providing they duct carnival. comply with the City Ordinances. Motion carried., Petition to The following petition to increase the si e of the water main from 20th to'22nd increase size St. on "I"' Ave., and signed by eight residents was read. After discussion, a motion of water main. was made by Ellin and seconded by Brado that the petition be referred to the Fire., Light, and Water Committee and Mr. McCrory for study and that they report back at the next regular meeting. Motion carried. August 109 1950 To the Mayor and Countil of the City of A-nacortes, Washington. - Report of Trea1�. We the undersigned., being residents of "T" Avenue -from 20th street to 22nd street., -would like a bigger water main in our vicinity, as the existing 1'' main is Police Report.- not adequate to take care of all the families living in this area. Edna Mills Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Lavine Mr. & Mrs. Joe E. Ringenbach Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Hebert L. R. Packe Mr. & Mrs. Virgil Rockom Mr. & Mrs. C. No Willianim Mr. & Mrs. E. B. Crowell Negotiations Mayor'Hagan reported that the negotiations for land for the fire and police for land for station were not complete but that he hoped to have definite figures to present Firehall not to the Council by the next meeting. complete. Bond propo- City Attorney., W. V. Wells., Jr.s reported that he was progressing satisfactoril-r sition progres• on the bond proposition for the fire and police station. ing G.K. City Clerk presented a request for a. Dance License in the name of The Rainbow., Rainbow Tavern Tavern. Police Chief Goff statkd that his department had iso objectionso Motion requests Dance was made by Brado and seconded by Mustacich that the license be granted. Motion license. carriedo :. Hovik arrested) Chief Goff reported orally that Robert Hovik, owner of Tiny9s Cab was arrested for bootlegging by the City Police in cooperation with the State -Liquor Control Board on a charge of bootlegging and had forfeited his bail. The question of revoking the taxi owner.,;; licenee in this connection was discussed and no action was taken by the Council but it was suggested that he be advised that the situation might be difficult in the 1! event of further charges when his license comes up for renewal. Police Justice Report of the Police Justice was read, accepted, and ordered placed on file. report. Cemetery repor;. Report of the Cemetery Department was read., accepted, and ordered placed on Att9y collect- file and W. V. Wells, Jr. reported that he has four accounts receivable of this ing accounts. department which he is attempting to collect. Employees re- Chairman Brado, of the Employees' Committee reported that his committee had quest 40 --hr wk mat with the Union Committee and had received a request that the City grant them Q & increase in 40 -hour week and an increase in pay. pay. Iris. Policies. The City Clerk then presented two policies to the Council which were referred to the City Attorney. The Clerk then asked the Council what they would like to Precint House do with the precinct house on Oakes Avenue. Motion was made by Ellin and seconded on Oakes. by Mustacich that the matter be referred to the Building Committee with power to act. Motion carried. Clerk obtains The Clerk them stated that as the Council had requested, he had obtained figures for figures for their consideration on a comprehensive liability policy. Mayor Hagan Consideration asked the Clerk to keep the figures for consideration by the Countil in their budget on Comp. Liab. deliberations. Policy. The Clerk then read aletter from Mr. Shearer, District Highway Engineer, vhich Highway Dept. stated that his department would analyze traffic figures which would have to be to analyze gathered by the City. Difficulties of obtaining personnel to do this job were disc traffic figure§ cussed but the need of traffic lights was pointed out by Mr. Ginnett who also sug- gested that no `U"' turns be allowed between 3rd and 9th streets on Commercial Ave. Final decision of the Council was to table the matter until talks could be had with Mr. Shearer in person and then to ask for volunteers to make the traffic count. Report of Trea1�. The report of the*Treasurer for the month of July 19509 was reads accepted, and ordered placed on file. Police Report.- The report of the Police Department for the month of July 1950, was read, ac- cepted., and ordered placed on file. Hovik arrested) Chief Goff reported orally that Robert Hovik, owner of Tiny9s Cab was arrested for bootlegging by the City Police in cooperation with the State -Liquor Control Board on a charge of bootlegging and had forfeited his bail. The question of revoking the taxi owner.,;; licenee in this connection was discussed and no action was taken by the Council but it was suggested that he be advised that the situation might be difficult in the 1! event of further charges when his license comes up for renewal. Police Justice Report of the Police Justice was read, accepted, and ordered placed on file. report. Cemetery repor;. Report of the Cemetery Department was read., accepted, and ordered placed on Att9y collect- file and W. V. Wells, Jr. reported that he has four accounts receivable of this ing accounts. department which he is attempting to collect. Employees re- Chairman Brado, of the Employees' Committee reported that his committee had quest 40 --hr wk mat with the Union Committee and had received a request that the City grant them Q & increase in 40 -hour week and an increase in pay. pay. The following petition from the Central Furniture Store was read and ordered Central Furni- tabled for consideration with other petitions for loading zones. ture Store pe - Aug. 8, 1950 �tition for Gentlemen: loading zone. I wish to apply for loading and unloading space in front of our premises at 1009 0 5th St. At present we have no space at the back for large trucks to get near the back door without crossing Mr. ReCracken's property. Loading and unloading from front of premises takes only a few minutes and cause4 no inconvenience to pedestrians nor obstruction to traffic, whereas at the back there is inconvenience backing in across other property, loss of time and extra labor. I Therefor we feel we should have space for loading and unloading from front of premises because most of our bulky and heavy merchandinse is stored and handled by front entrance. Very truly yours, j Central Furniture Store, A. M. Halliday. The following petition from Drs. Cook, Shaw, and Noble was -read and ordered )Petition from tabled for consideration with other petitions for loading zones. Drs. Cook, (Shaw & Noble To the Honorabl Mayor and City Council for parking of the City of "nacortes, Washington. Izone. i Gentlemen: We, the undersigned, Llewellyn Cook, Austin Shaw and P. Cm Noble, being physi­ ;cians and surgeons with offices in the Medical Dental Building, V0 Commercial Ave.,; Anacortes, Washington, hereby respectfully petition your honorable body for a.parkin$, zone or zones for doctors' cars only, adjacent to or near the rear entrance to the !said Medical -Dental Building, on Fifth St., immediately west of Commercial. j. While the majority of calls that a doctor is required to make from his office b� automobile are not emergency in -nature, nevertheless, situations arise whereby quick) action is a matter of necessity, and delay in getting to the car and on the way to a' ;call can mean the difference between life and death. Heretofore we have been able to park our cars relatively near the rear entrance to the Medical -Dental Bldg. and (have been able to reach them quickly when necessary. We feel, however, that the in- stallation of parking meters along Commercial and partially along Fifty Street will !prohibit our use of metered spaces, due to our office hours, and at the same time create such crowded parking conditions in unmetered spaces that it will be impossible r for us to park our cars within any safe time distance of our offices:. It is not our desire to deprive the -City of parking space without payment therefor, !;and we will gladly pay to the City a reasonable charge on a monthly basis for any zones that may be created for our benefit. lie respectfully ask that you consider this petition, and in assistance to the ,protection of the life and health of the residents of the City, grant our request. Dated this 8th day of August, 1950. Llewellyn Cook P. C. Noble Austin Shavr Motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that the Clerk be authorize Bids for to open the bids for the police car. Bids from Benson Motors$ Tweten Motor Co., and (police car Carpenter Pontiac Co. were opened and read to the Council. Motion was made by opened. Hustacich and seconded by Ginnett that the bids be referred to the License and Police Committee and the Chief of Police with power to act. The roll was called, the Ayes ,were Mustacich, Ellin, Ginnett, and Brado. Motion carried. The report of claims against the City of Anacortes for the first half of August Report of 19509 was presented and read. Motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich Claims that the claims be referred to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. I Report of the Finance Committee was read and a motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Brado that the report of the Finance Committee be accepted. Roll was 'called. TheAyes were Mustacich, Ellin, Ginnett, and Brado. Motion carried. Letter from the Planning Commission submitting for Council action a proposed Proposed zoning ordinance was read. The proposed zoning ordinance was read to Section 119 zoning ordinance Page 17. At that time Mayor Hagan asked if membersof the audience would like to make presented for any remarks and several people protested the amount of Mm3 district set aside. consideration. Mayor Kagan stated that he had talked to Mr. Durkee of the Home Finance Agency Money for about the sebver planning and remarked also that money had been received from the Firehall and Department for the Firehall and Police Station plan.. Police Sta. A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Mustacich that the Council adjourn j at 10:45 o'clock p.m. until 7:30 o'clock p.m. August 29, 1950. Motion carried. May- r � I Attest. -7 11 ._ ,> - City Cler�i%'..:-_ o 1 C� • r� 1 • • 1 591 August 299 1950 dolJodr�a� r's� v%9 Y" A Sz a Mee 3. ng of the City Council of the City of Anacortes was called to order 4t 7:55 o'clock P. M. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called and Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Ginnett and Brado were present. 1 PUD Bond The City Clerk then presented a request by the Cemetery Board for purchase of requested by Wakiakum County P.U.D. Bond; ;� out of their improvement funds. A motion was Cemetery Board made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that this be deferred until the next Council meeting. Motion carried. Proposed Zon- Att'y recom- The City Attorney read a proposal submitted by Bond Attornes and recommended was made by and seconded by Ellin that the comprehensive Plan Zoning Map mends acceptan.eits acceptance. A motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Alin that the City' cussed. of proposal emplpy the firm of Preston, Thorgrimmson and Horowitz in connection with the bonds district on Can Sante be increased by the amount of decrease in park area: That submitted by for the new fire and police station. The fee to be $250.00. Ayes' Mustacich, bond att'ys. Dodge, Ellin, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. and that the R-2 district affected by the change be reduced by the amount of the C-2 increase. Motion carried. A motion was madd by Mustacich and seconded by Resolution The City Attorney next read a resolution concerning the Special Election, SeptJ changes as above agreed be referred to the Planning Commission for completion bf a concerning 12th, 1950. A ,motion was made by Brado and seconded by Ginnett that the Council special elec- adopt the resolution naming the hours of the Special Election and naming the same tion. officials as will be used for the State Election of the same date. Motion carried. New Contract The Cit Clerk reported that it was time for the new contract with the Ska •, City h git , with Skagit Medical Association and submitted same for Council approval. A motion was made by Medical Assn. Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that the Council approve the Skagit Medical contra tract as presented, for 1951 and authorized the Mayor and president of the Union to sign. Motion carried. Interest rate A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that the interest rate for Pension for refunding Firemen's Pension Fund contributions to men resigning from the Fire Fuhd set. Department either before of after 20 years of service be set at 2.25%. Motion car- ried. 1 PUD Bond The City Clerk then presented a request by the Cemetery Board for purchase of requested by Wakiakum County P.U.D. Bond; ;� out of their improvement funds. A motion was Cemetery Board made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that this be deferred until the next Council meeting. Motion carried. Proposed Zon- The Proosed Zoning Ordinance was read from section 11 to its end. A motion ginnett ing Ordinance was made by and seconded by Ellin that the comprehensive Plan Zoning Map read.& dis- be changed as follows: That the area heretofor designated as Park on the south cussed. end of Cap Sante be reduced to the size of the present existing park and the R-1 district on Can Sante be increased by the amount of decrease in park area: That the C-2 area on Commercial Avenue be extended south from 20th street to 34th street, including one Vack east and one block west of Commercial Avenue for that length and that the R-2 district affected by the change be reduced by the amount of the C-2 increase. Motion carried. A motion was madd by Mustacich and seconded by Dodge that the comprehensive Plan Zoning Map as outlined and with amendments and changes as above agreed be referred to the Planning Commission for completion bf a final map, which after approval by the Council will be riled with the City Clerk. Motion carried. Parking Prob- Mayor Hagan then discussed various parking problems and stated that he would lems discussed have recommendations ready for Council's approval at their next meeting. A motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Dodge that the Council adjourn at 10:45 o'clock P.M. Gt= /'�� �✓Gr /r MAY9y Attest. Q City �1 September 59 1950 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:50 o'clock P.M. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called and Mustacich, Dodge, Ginnett and Brado were present. The minutes of the meetings of August 15th and 29th, 1950, were read and approved as corrected.ve is „o reminding the Council that Mf be gralre Letter from ; letter from John H. Schneider/was read ka pec Cxa=akh and Mr. Schneider. McCrory stated that the Street Department would do the work requested. Liquor License The following liquor license renewals were read and ordered placed on file: renewals. i Rosario Grocery, Anacortes Ice Co., Steinman's Grocery, Brown Lantern Tavern, Log 11 Cabin Tavern and the B.P.Q. Elks. Display in Mayor Hagan stated that the Fire Department had installed a display in the window of window of the Puget Sound Power and Light Company advertising the Bond Issue. - Pt. Sd. Pr. & Lt. Loading Zone signs have been ordered, the Post Office curb mailing sign and Loading Zones Doctor's zone sign. Signs have also been ordered for parallel parking from 4th to 1! for Doctors, 8th streets and the collection cart for the parking meter money has arrived. etc. The City Clerk reported that all materials, ballots, etc., were ready for the coming election. He next requested permission to pay Wm. Latimer for his vacation Clerk requests when an answer is received from the Division of Municipal Corporations regarding the permission to amount that can be paid. Latimer has been drafted by the Army. A motion was made pay Latimer by Ginnett and seconded by Brado that payment be made in accordance with the auth- f6r vacation. orization given by the Municipal Corporations. Ayes: Mustacich, Dodge, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. September 5, 1950 The City Attorney reported that he is collecting on one of four Cemetery accounj�s St. Supt. Collection of and will start legal action if other methods are unsuccessful on the other three. III Cemetery Accounts. He also reported that Allen Hofercamp has appealed to the Supreme Court on the Motor Company had been accepted. A motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Hofercamp ap- Superior Court's ruling on the demurrer presented by the City of Anacortes. j peals to Supreme Petition and ordered placed on file. I Fire Dept. at the next meeting: Court The report of the Treasurer was read, accepted and placed on file. ;', Report of Treas. Police Chief Goff reported orally as follows: The street markings are too clos.� Goff says to the corner and obscure vision on right turnsy Robert.Hovik has been informed of markings too the Council's attitude on future complaints; No "U" turns on certain corners would close to corner help traffic control. Some discussion was made of the no "U9e turn problem and it & obscure vision was decided to wait two weeks before making any decisions. on right turns. I The report of the Police Justice for the month of August was read, accepted and,' Police Justice ordered placed on file. I report. The report of the Water Supt. for the month of August was read, accepted and Water Supt. ordered placed on file. I report. 0 The report of the Street Supt. for the month of August was read, accepted and I St. Supt. repairs. I ordered placed on file. report. discussed. Mr. McCrory reported that the fire hydrant by the port dock had been moved. fire hydrant Benson Bid Motor Company had been accepted. A motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by ( accepted. moved. Petition of The report of the Fire Department for the month of August was read, accepted Report of Petition and ordered placed on file. I Fire Dept. at the next meeting: The report of the Cemetery Department for the month of August was read, apcepte�� Cemetery report August 17, 1950 - and ordered placed on file. After discussion a motion was made by Ginnett and secon(�ed To the Mayor of Anacortes by Dodge that the Cemetery Department do not purchase the P.U.D. Bond requested and Cemetery not to that the Cemetery Department be advised that the Council's policy is to purchase purchase PUD series F. bonds. Motion carried. Bond. The report of the Park Department for the month of August was read, accepted Park report. and ordered placed on file. Mayor Hagan stated that efforts were being made to repair the damage to the Band stand band stand in Causland Park by $%zis Fall, repairs. I Budget estimates were presented to the`'ouncil by the City Clerk® Mayor Hagan Budget stated that it was his desire to study the estimates and attempt to have a workable discussed. budget by the next Council meeting. Brado reported for the License and Police Committee that the bid of Benson Benson Bid Motor Company had been accepted. A motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by ( accepted. Dodge that the �'ouncil confirm the action of the License and Police Qommittee in Petition of awarding the bid to Benson Motors. Motion carried. Clayton Couch The following petition signed by 18 residents of 19th street was read to the Petition Council and Mayor Hagan referred it to Mr. McCrory with instruction to report back requesting at the next meeting: road side Anacortes, Washington. ditches. August 17, 1950 - To the Mayor of Anacortes and Gentlemen of the Council C/0 City Clerk Anacortes, Wash. i Gentlemen: We, the undersigned, are requesting road side ditches cut to the curb line on nineteenth street from M Avenue to Commercial, also culvert at N Ave. and 0 Ave. This road is impassable during bad weather for motor vehicles becuase of water crossing the road for lack of ditches. We have brought this to the attention of Mr. McCrory for the past two years to no avail and would appreciate your consideration before the rainy season begins. i Yours truly, i • The following petition signed by Clayton Couch and Frank Foote was read to the Petition of Council and the Mayor stated that hearing no objections, permission was granted: ! Clayton Couch & Frank Foote September 59 1950. To the Mayor and City council: We propose to open a street between 40th and 41st on Commercial Avenue at no expense to the City. Clayton Couch Frank Foote A letter from the Housing Expediter was read and ordered placed on file. i A letter from Governor Langlie on Civil Defense was read and ordered placed Civil Defense. file.e. i I i The report of claims against the City of Anacortes for the month of August, 1950 was presented and read. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich the the claims be referred to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee reported Report of Claims favorably and a motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Brado that the clai-o be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of the same. Ayes: Mustacich, Dodge, Glnnet,, and Brado. Motion carried. September 5, 1950 After discussion Mayor Hagan asked the Clerk to write the party that owns the sign on 33rd and Commercial regarding license fee. A motion was made by Brado and seconded by Dodge that the Council adjourn at 9:55 o'clock P.M. M8tion carried. M'_ ­or Attest: City Clerk September 19, 1950 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:30 o'clock -P. M. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called and Mustacich, Dodge, Ginnett, Allen and Brado were present. The minutes of the meeting of September 5th were read and approved as read. Resolution A Resolution from the Skagit County Pamona Grange opposing cities going into opposing citie3the electric power business was: -read. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by going into Allen that the Resolution be tabled. Motion carried. electric power Liquor license The following liquor license renewals were read and placed on file: Skipper's renewals. Taverna Midway Tavern, Jorgensen's Grocery, Marine Club, Commercial Tavern, Red Lion', Tavern, Anchor Inn, Rainbow Tavern and the New Wilson Tavern. Request that A letter from the Business and Professional Women's Club re questing that the something be Council do something about the teen alters speeding and reckless driving was read and', done about ordered placed on file. Chief Goff Stated that he had started a drive some time teen alters ago in connection with this and that conditions were improving. Mayor Hagan asked speeding. the Chief to have his men check on cutout mufflers and cars stopping for pedestrians. He also asked that the Chief report on the teen agers and the foregoing requests at a later meeting. Petition from A petition from the Standard Logging Company signed by Maynard Lewis and M. H. Standard Log- Atterberry requesting the Council to consider a contract which was tentatively out - ging Company. lined in the petition was read to the Council. This petition proposed a method wherE- by timber on the City property would be used either sale or trade as a means of furnishing funds to build a scenic drive to the top of Mount Erie. During the sub- sequent discussion, Ben Driftmier, Jr., talked-..: on behalf of the Standard Logging' Company as did Mr. Atterberry. Questions were asked by various council members and it developed that the Mayor after stating that everyone in Anacortes was interest',_ ed in seeing such a project completed, referred the petition to the Street and. Parks' Committee and the City Attorney and others who would assist the Committee at its deliberation. Due to the absence of Sydc Ellin who is on vacation, the Mayor then appointed George Brado to the Committee and named "Tony" Mustacich chairman. Romie Allen was appointed as alternate to act on the Committee if Robert Ginnett could not attend. Friday, September 22nd, at 7:00 P.M. was set for the lst meeting of the Committee and Standard Logging Company members. A resolution approving the construcl,­ ion of the road to Mount Erie was submitted on behalf of the Mount Erie Road CommittEle and signed by Robert Wright, Chairman. A statement from the Anacortes Park Board signed by D. V. Neeley stating that their Board was in favor of a Mount Erie road was read to the Council. Application Application for taxi owners license in the name of Douglass Childs was read to for taxi owner;ithe Council. Police Chief Goff stated that his department had made an investigation) license for and approved the application. A motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Ginnett; Childs. that the application be granted and tha license issued providing the insurance poli -j cies are presented to the Clerk for his inspection. Motion carried. Howard Stewart The Mayor asked if members of the audience had any special business. Howard request. Stewart of 34th and M. asked the Council what had been decided on their request for additional water . The Glerk was asked to check the minutes of previous meetings to bring this matter up to date. Bump on south Charles Hopke reported that there was a bad bump on the south side of 12th streEt side of 12th. near the intersection with K Avenue. The Mayor referred this to Mr. McCrory for action. The following letter from the Central Labor Council was read and ordered placed on file: City Council of Anacortes, Dear Sirs: Letter from We understand that according to law, the water department and the street depart-! Central Labor ment of"the city employees are eligible to come under the forty hour work week. We Council with urge your honorable body to place all city employees that are eligible on this forty regard to hour work week. 40 -hr work wee;x. Sincerely yours, Clayton Lavine (Ree. Sec'y.) Policy for The City Attorney reported that a policy for comprehensive coverage for the 2 comprehensive Police Automobiles was found to be in regular and correct form. He then stated that coverage for 'he was checking the statutes to determine when the bond issue for -the Fire Hall and police autos. Police Station could be submitted to the vote of the people. September 190 1950 The City Clerk reported on the Special Election stating the results of the vote Results of cast.for and against the bond isuLue. This issue, not taking into consideration Election on absentee ballots lost because the 3/5ths majority was not obtained. I Bond issue. i The report of the Police Department for the month of August was read, accepted (Police Dept. and ordered placed on file. Chief Goff reported that the new police car had arrived report, new and it would be in use by the end of the week. Ticar arrives. I Mr. McCrory reported that the special traffic signs ordered for loading zones, I Special traffic etc. had been received and installed. Mayor Hagan said that he had inspected some II signs for of the streets with Mr. McCrory and that their condition was noted. However, during,1 loading zones. the dry weather, d'rainage problems are being worked on and the graveling of streets was therefor delayed because the graveling can be done in wet weather® A spot by tho� Drainage ,Marshall -Wells Store on 9th and another one at the turn at the west end of 8th were i; problems. included for special attention. Robert Ginnett asked what had been done regarding the installation of a larger !Installation • water main for the people in the neighborhood of 20th street. Mr. McCrory stated of larger that the pipe for this job had arrived and the work will be done soon. ,water main. The City Clerk presented the zoning map which the Council had requested him to lZoning Map have ready for this meeting® No action was taken. PMayor Hagan stated that he was heady. appointing Robert Ginnett chairman of the Finance Committee. The report of claims against the City of Anacortes for the 1st 2 of Sept., 1950 wase read to the Council. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Allen that Report of the claims be referred to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. On favorable rem (claims. port by the Finance Committee a motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Allen that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of the same. Ayes: Mustacicr Dodge, Ginnett, Allen and Brado. Motion carried. A motion was made by Allen that seconded by Brado that the Council adjourn at 9:10 o'clock P.M. until 7:30 o'clock P.M., Tuesday, September 26th. Motion carried. Attest; L City C1erl/ M a�/or V September 26, 1950 A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Anacortes was called to order at 8000 o'clock P. M. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called and Mustacich, Dodge, Ginnett and Brado were present. Robert Ginnett reported that the zoning ordinance and comprehensive map would Zoning ord- be ready at the next regular meeting of the Council. inance & Map. A petition submitted by Driftmier and Driftmier, Attorneys, requesting a Quit Request Quit Claim, Deed for Mr® Trafton was read to the Council and referred to the City Attorner.Claim Deed. The Streets and Parks Committee reported with reference to the proposed road Proposed road on Mt. Erie "That the City Council authorize,.further study of the matter of right to Mt. Erie. ofways, engineering and all other problems necessary thereto before necessary actio1 discussed. be taken. This report was signed by Mustacich, Ginnett and Brado. A motion was mad; by Dodge, and seconded by Ginnett that the Council accept the Committee report and the committee be authorized to continue its study. Motion carried. Next the Council canvassed the votes of the Special Election held Sept. 12, 195) Canvass and found the following results of the Special Election voting on Bonds for a new votes of Fire Hall and Police Station.* absentee votes o 13, total votes for (Bonds Yes) o special 1,085. Total votes against (Bonds No) _ ?77. Total votes cast on the proposition e election. 1862. The Clerk stated that 60% of W2 would be 1117 which would be necessary to carry the proposition and since the total votes for (Bonds yes) was 1085, the propo- sition was therefor lost by 32 votese A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Bodge that the Council adjourn at 9:05 o'clock, P. M. Motion carried. Attest.*_�.�,��i ./t.�,��U-�-�— / Mayor 'City Clerk..,/ C/ October 2, 1950 The Annual meeting required by law to begin the consideration of the final bud -i get of the City of Anacortes for the year 1951 was called to order at 7:00 o'clock P.M. by Mayor Joe L. Hagan. The roll was called and no councilmen were present. Mayor Hagan asked if there were any protests against the 1951 budget. None wei,e No protests heard. against 1951 budget. Mayor Hagan then stated that because there is not a quorum present, this meeting; of the Council is adjourned at 740 o'clock P.M. until 7:30 o'clock P.M., October 3,11950 - May or/ ,11950.Mayor/ ' Attest � - /City CYerk Ray Scribner I have had the alley bulldozed thru the 2200 block on 10th street between C. 11 requests that & D. Avenue and now I would like to have it gravelled. City gravel Yours truly alley. Ray Scribner. Requests for Requests for renewals of liquor license for the following establishments were i1 renewals of read to the City Council and ordered placed on file: American Legion, Fraternal liquor licens.Order of Eagles, G. Ferguson and John C. Iverson and James N. Iverson. i Ray Trafton W. V. Wells, Jr., discussed with the Council the Quit Claim Deed requested bt Quit Claim Frank Ray Trafton. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Dodge that the Deed. Quit Claim deed be granted provided the City's interests on the Commercial Avenue Paving L. I. D. are protected. Motion carried. October 3, 1950 - Mr. Wells also stated that he had the ordinances on the budget ready if they A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:45 o'clock P.M. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called budget. and Mustacich, Dodge, Ginnett and Brado were present. The minutes of the meetings of Septa 19,26 and Oct. 2, 1950, were read and approved as read. Executive Sec!'ty A letter from Sybil Hansen, who resigned as Executive Secretary of the Ana - of Housing cortes Housing Authority, was read to the Council. This letter expressed her app Authority preciation for the fine co-operation she had received from the City employees and resigns. officials during her tenure of office. A letter from Bliss Moore, Jr., and Associates recommending that the City pro- the Zoning Map be accepted as the official Zoning Map of the City of Anacortes and ceed with the planning and purchasing of the property for the proposed Fire Hall and Police Station was read to the Council and ordered placed on file. Mayor Hagan discussed the various factors involved in this request and the Council also dis- led, the ayes were: Mustacich, Dodge, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. A motion cussed the entire situation during which Ginnett asked when the new election could be held on the bond issue. W. V. Wells, Jr., stated that there is not an inter- pretation of the wording of the new law and that if test cases are by as read and presented to the City Council and be given no. 1061. Ayes: Mustacich, the Supreme Court, their ruling would decide the issue. Mr. Wells will keep the Council informed of developments. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that the Mayor and City Clerk and City Attorney proceed to complete ne- Ginnett informed the Mayor that Mrs. Hapeman, the Planning Com gotiations for the site for the Fire Hall and Police Station. Motion carried. Request to A letter from J. G. Smiley requesting the City to clean out and improve the clean out 8c drainage ditch that drains his property was read to the Council. Mr. McCrory improve stated that one of the major difficulties was due to children playing in the ditch drainage and that it is on his list for attention. Mayor Hagan referred the problem to the ditch. Streets and Parks Committee and Mr. McCrory. millage. the following letter from Ray Scribner was read to the Council and Mayor Hagan; referred the matter to Mr. McCrory for action: mills. 10/3/50 C. S. Wether.- City Council City of Anacortes. Ray Scribner I have had the alley bulldozed thru the 2200 block on 10th street between C. 11 requests that & D. Avenue and now I would like to have it gravelled. City gravel Yours truly alley. Ray Scribner. Requests for Requests for renewals of liquor license for the following establishments were i1 renewals of read to the City Council and ordered placed on file: American Legion, Fraternal liquor licens.Order of Eagles, G. Ferguson and John C. Iverson and James N. Iverson. i Ray Trafton W. V. Wells, Jr., discussed with the Council the Quit Claim Deed requested bt Quit Claim Frank Ray Trafton. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Dodge that the Deed. Quit Claim deed be granted provided the City's interests on the Commercial Avenue Paving L. I. D. are protected. Motion carried. Ordinances on - Mr. Wells also stated that he had the ordinances on the budget ready if they budget. are needed at this meeting. Copy of minut.s Councilman Ginnett, as Chairman of the Planning Commission presented to the & zoning map City Clerk a copy of the minutes of the Planning Commission meetings. Next he pre - presented to sented the Zoning Map. A ;notion was made by Dodge and seconded by Mustacich that Clerk. the Zoning Map be accepted as the official Zoning Map of the City of Anacortes and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the map as such. The roll was cal- led, the ayes were: Mustacich, Dodge, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that the Zoning Ordinance be adopted as read and presented to the City Council and be given no. 1061. Ayes: Mustacich, Dodge, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. Planning Ginnett informed the Mayor that Mrs. Hapeman, the Planning Com a member of - Commission mission had moved to Alaska and there was therefor a vacancy. Mayor Hagan stated vacancy. that he would appoint someone to fill this vacancy. Port reduces Lloyd Foster, who was in the audience, stated that the Council might be inter- millage. ested to know that the Port had reduced their millage for the comming year 3.50 mills. C. S. Wether.- The City Clerk presented a bond for C. S. Witherell to the Council. The Mayor ell bond. referred the bond to the City Attorney for approval. Application The application of Shirley Pointius for taxi cab driver's license was present - of Shirley ed to the Council. Chief Goff reported that the Police Department had no objection; Pontius for to issuing the license. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Brado that Taxi driver's the application be approved and the license issued. Motion carried. license. Report of The report of the Treasurer for the month of September was presented to the ='reas. Council and:crdered placed on file. Speeding & Chief Goff reported orally that the problem of teen alters' speeding and reck- r.eckless . less driving was being handled by a publicity drive and special efforts of the Po - driving by lice force and was progressing satisfactorily. He also reported on a meeting held teenagers. with the Chief of Police of Mount Vernon, the City Clerk of Anacortes and a repre- sentative of the University of Washington at which time various traffic control problems were discussed and particular reference was made to the traffic control count which is necessary to determine the need of traffic lights. Mayor Hagan I 5-96 October 3, 1950 The report of the Fire Department for the month of September, 1950 was read, stated that he has a list of volunteers who will work on the traffic count. Chief Traffic Count. on file. Goff then showed the diplomas earned by Marvin Beebe, G: O. Lee and Westley Shull diplomas for The who took The the basic report of law enforcement training course this last summer. Beebe, Lee. the Water Department was read, accepted and ordered placed on Water Dept. Park Dept. file. and -ordered placed on file. Ireport. !report. The report of the Street Department for the month of September, 1950 was read,�St. Dept. he had moved accepted and ordered placed on file. !report. Renstrom The report of the Fire Department for the month of September, 1950 was read, !Fire Dept. accepted and ordered placed on file. We the undersigned do hereby petition report. The report of the Park Department for the month of Septemher, 1950 was read, Park Dept. accepted and -ordered placed on file. it begins to open alley. !report. Mayor Hagan declared the seat of councilman Welch from Ward 1 vacant because I Seat of he had moved out of his district. Mayor Hagan then suggested the name of P. G. Councilman 0 Renstrom to fill the vacancy. A motion was made by Dodge and seconded by Brado Welch declared that the Council declare P. G. Renstrom elected to replace W. J. Welch until the vacant. next City Election. Motion carried. The following petition was read to the City Council and referred to the Streetii and Parks Committee and Mr. McCrory: • Sept. 21, 1950 City Council Anacortes, Wash. City Council Anacortes, Wash. We the undersigned do hereby petition the City Council to open up the alley bet, Council pe- ltween 21st and 22nd. and Commercial and Q Ave. It is in constant use now and the titioned to only improvement to date has been paid for by Mrs. Fay Welling. When it begins to open alley. rain it will be impossible to traverse this alley at all. Thank you This petition was signed by the owners of 4 business firms. The budget was then discussed but no action was taken. The City Clerk was Budget. asked to furnish estimates of extra costs in each department if a raise of $15.00 per month was granted. The report of claims against the City of Anacortes for the month of Sept., 195(' was presented and read. A motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Brado that Report of the claims be referred to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee reported claims. favorably and a motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Brado that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of the same. Ayes: Mustacich, Dodge, Gin- nt� t t , Riaxz_ Ram and Brado. A motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Dodge that the Council adjourn at 9:50 ooclock P.M. until 7:30 oaclock P.M., October 6, 1950® Motion carried. I ,�.� n/ i��� -_ ate✓✓ I O ayor City Clef Meetings were ca led to order on Oct. 4th and 5th 1950 by Mayor Joe L. Hagan Jhd were immediately adjou Iefi ntil the following nite because of lack of quorum. Qctober_T;_ 1950 A Meeting of the City Council of the City of A or s called two order at 7:15 o'clock P.M. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presidi . The roll was called • and Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Ginnett and Brado and Renstrom were present. Mayor Hagan told the; -Council of the possibility of a large industrial plant Possibility of locating in Anacortes and thaat they had a problem with respect to water. He stated, industrial plant that he had written a letter to the firm telling them that the City would co-operate, in Anacortes. in any way possible to solve this problem. He also asked the Council to convene • and discuss this problem at any time during his absence. The 1951 budget was then discussed at length with particular reference to an Budget discussed increase in pay. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Dodge that the Coun- with reference to cil reconsider the requested salaries and 40 hour week as soon as feasible after increase in pay. the State Legislature convenes. After discussion of various cases that have arisen by people installing culveri,s in their driveways, a motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that the Council sets Council set the following policy.- That any costs of upkeep of the culvert as doll policy on as the costs of tile and labor and installation will be the costs of the owner of Culverts. the property and the size of the tile requested for the installation will be under jthe supervision of the City Engineer. Motion carried. A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Dodge that the budget ordinance be Budget ord. adopted and given No. 1062. Ayes: Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Renstrom, Ginnett and given #1062. Brado. Motion carried. j A motion was made by Ginnett spd seconded by Mustacich that the Ordinance fix -i Ordinance ing millage levy for 1951 be adopted and given No. 1063© Ayes: Mustacich, Dodge, fixing millage Ellin, Ginnett, Renstrom and Brado. Motion carried. levy. �I , October 6, 1950 Committee wait- Mustacich reported that his committee was waiting for additional reports before ing for ad- holding any meeting on the Mount Erie Road project. He stated that Ben Driftmier, �/ dition reports ,fir., had requested a meeting with the Committee which is being postponed pending /\� on Mt. Effie further information. road. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Dodgei.that the Council adjourn at 10:00 o'clock P.M. Motion carried. Attest`._i ` C t y, e r October 17, 1950 A regular meeting of the City 8ouncil of the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:35 o'clock P.M. with Mayor Pro tem E. E. Dodge presiding. The roll was called and Mustacich, Ellin, Ginnett, Allen and Brado were present. The minutes of the meetings of October 3rd and October 6th, 1950 were read and approved. as correct- ed. The following letter addressed to Harvey Benson, Chairman of the Skagit County P. U. D. Commission was read to the Council: October 9, 1950 Harvey P. Benson, Chairman Skagit County P. U. Do Commission, Mount Vernon, Washington. Dear Mr. Benson„ Cost figures The City of Anacortes has received a request for cost figures for water to be for water us- used by a large industrial plant. This would necessitate increasing our present age by large capacity to an approximate total of ten million gallons. The Mayor and City Council) industrial have authorized me to request your Commission to assist the City of Anacortes by plant. making an engineering study of this problem. If you find that you can assist us, we will furnish all information regarding our present system and work with your group in whatever way we can in accordance with,. our financial situtation. Any help that you can give us will be greatly appreciated. Yours very truly, Paul Flint, Jr., City Clerk. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Allen that the Council confirm the contents of the letter. Motion carriedo Requests in- A letter from the Anacortes American requesting consideration by the Council of crease in an increase in rates for publication oflbgal notices for the balance of the contract rates. year was read to the Council. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Ellin that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report. Motion carriedo Audit of Ceme• The report of the Cemetery Department for the month of September was read, ac- tery books-.. cepted and ordered placed on file and the City Clerk stated that he had found that the Cemetery Department, since its inception had not collected the sales tax on taxable items of� made any payments for the same to the Tax Commission. At his reque:t, Liquor licens: A request for renewal of liquor license for the Sucia Reef was read and ordered renewal - placed on file. A request for transfer of licnse for the Rainbow Tavern from Warren Sucia Reef. W. and Ellen M. Arey and rector and Leda I. McArthur to Warren and Ellen Arey and Bernard W. Peterson was read and ordered placed on file. C. S. Wether- City Attorney IN. V. )"Tells, Jr., reported that the bond covering; Charles S. ell Bond. Wetherell was issued aspplice official only and that a new one had been ordered which would include his duties as Deputy Treasurer. Mr. Wells also reported that he had an ordinance regarding bicycles ready for Council consideration. American La-, The City Clerk presented an insurance policy for the fire truck which was re - A France insure, ferred to the City Attorney. ance policy. Chief Goff reported that the Police Department had investigated the application No objections for taxi driverfs license by Owen Larsen and had no objections to issuing same. A to Issuing motion was made by Brado and seconded by Allen that the license be granted. Motion taxi driver carried. Chief Goff also stated that.he had no further report on the traffic count license. problem. Trade Stimu- City Attorney Wells said that the County Prosecuting Attdrney had suggested lators. that the Council consider determining whether trade stimulators that gave merchandise with each punch were legal. The Council discussed the matter and decided to take Police Jus- no action. The report of the Police Justice..for the month of September was read, accepted tice report. and ordered placed on file. Audit of Ceme• The report of the Cemetery Department for the month of September was read, ac- tery books-.. cepted and ordered placed on file and the City Clerk stated that he had found that the Cemetery Department, since its inception had not collected the sales tax on taxable items of� made any payments for the same to the Tax Commission. At his reque:t, October 179 1950 an Auditor from the Sales Tax Division will audit the records of the Cemetery Dept. and bring them up to date and in the future all sales tax will be collected and pai4l to the Commission as required by law. Councilman Mustacich reported for the Streets and Parks Committee that more Mt. Erie information regarding the Mount Erie Road Project had been received but that his Road Project. Committee was unable to make any recommendations because of several meetings which are yet to be scheduled. Ellin reported for the same Committee that several items which had been referred to them had not been investigated because he was on vaca- tion. Mr. McCrory advised that the ditch which Mr. Smiley had complained about had Ditch brushed been brushed out, the alley referred to in the Welling Petition from Commercial to out & alley Q. will be cleaned and put in shape. j cleaned. Councilman Ginnett asked Mr. McCrory about the condition of the City Streets. St. repairs. Mr. McCrory stated that his department was" taking care of them as fast as the manpower and equipment would allow. Ginnett informed the Council that the Planning Commission would hold monthly Planning meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Commission meet. Ginnett then asked that the Council consider taking immediate steps to see tha; Daylight the daylight time question was placed on the City ballot next spring. A motion was saving time. made by Ginnett and seconded by Brado that the Attorney be authorized to draw a resolution for a ballot heading and other necessary steps which will place this question on the ballot of the next City Election. Motion carried. An ordinance appropriating the 1951 revenues to the various Departments was Ordinance read to the City Council. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by A lin that appropriating the Council adopt the ordinance and that it be given number 1064. The roll was 1951 revenues called and the ayes were,* Mustacich, Ellin, Ginnett, Allen and Brado. Motion car- ried. A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Mustacich that the proposed bicycle Bicycle ordinance be referred to the Judiciary Committee for study and recommendation to ordinance. the City Council. Motion carried. The report of claims against the City of Anacortes for the first half of Oct. Report of Chas presented and read. A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Allen that the claims. claims be referred to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. On favorable report by the Finance Committee A motion was made by Allen and seconded by Mustacich that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of the same. Ayes: Mustacich, Ellin, Ginnett, Allen and Brado. Motion carried. A motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by at 9:00 o9clock P.M. Motion carried. Atte s �� Wli--ry4e rk. November 7, 1950 Brado that the Council adjourn A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:45 o'clock P.M. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called and Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Renstrom, Ginnett, Allen and Brado wereopresento The mintues of the meeting of October 17 were read and approved as read. A letter from Ed. Stineff requesting an extension of his contract to cut cedar Extension of posts was read to the Council. A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Brado contract to that the (contract be extended to November 30th, Motion carried. cut cedar. A letter from C. E. Marley requesting that the City move a pile of rocks from City remove the parking strip on 28th street was read to the Council. A motion was made by pile of rocks Ellin and seconded by Renstrom that Mr. Marley be notified that the parking strip from parking is part of his property and that it v+o uld set a precedent which the City can not strip on 28th. afford to do and that the Council therefor consider the removal of the rocks to be the owners responsibility. Mayor Hagan reported that the Fire and Police Station property is not settled. Fire & Police He expects to have a meeting of the Council appointed committed, the Real Estate Station pro - Agency and the Property owners before the next Council meeting. perty not settled. W. V. Wells reported that he had discussed the change in contract with the i Anacortes American and that he would not feel that they would press their request Will not press for increased rates. He also reported that Fred S. Mortensen, who had requested request for in - Quit Claim Deed in 1948 had now complied with all the conditions and he therefor creased rates. recommended that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to issue the deedsproviding the City now has or received the twenty-five dollar payment and that the deedp are (Mayor & Clerk granted in further consideration of a sewer easement. in block 6 of the 1st additior,.authorized to A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that the Council authorize issue Mortensen the Mayor and Clerk to complete the negotiation in accordance with the Attorney9s deeds. recommendation stated above. Motion carried. A written reoort approving the insurance policy for the 1(314 LaFrance Fire True Report ap- was presented and read to the Council. A motion was made by Brado and seconded by proving ins. Allen that the report be accepted. Motion carried. policy for ,Fire Truck. 1 • 40 1 1 is • November 7, 1950 Traffic Mr. McCrory mentioned that the State Highway department will make a:special count traffic count in the near future in an effort to obtain urban federal aid money. 40 The report of the Police Justice for the month of October, 1950 was read, ac- cepted and ordered placed on file. 1 1 • is 1 Health Dept. The report of the Health Department for the month of October, 1950 was read, report. accepted and ordered placed on file. j St. Dept. report. Investigate ditch on S 23rd. Fire Dent report. New account-', ing books for Cemetery Park Dept. report The report of the Water Department for the month of October, 1950 was read, accepted and ordered placed on file. The report of the Street Department for the month of Uctober, 1950 was read, accepted and ordered placed on file. At this time councilman Brado requested the Street Department to investigate the ditch on S and 23rd. i The report of the Fire Department for the month of October, 1950, was read, ac., cepted andoordered placed on file. Reporting for the Cemetery Department the City Clerk stated that new accountin! books were in the process of being installed and sales slips are being printed, Ah a✓d'r�`c1' for the State Tax Commission,in the process of auditing the records. A further re port will be made at the next Council meeting. i I The report of the Park Department for the month of October, 1950, was read, accepted and ordered placed on file. Comprehensiv; Councilman Ginnett reported that the Finance Committee is studying a compre- Liability hensive liability policy for the City of'Anacortes and will report later. He also Policy. stated that in going over the vouchers for October he questioned the twenty-five dollar mileage on the librarian's car, and wondered why the sudden need for this expenditure in the last 2 months. Mayor Hagan requested the Clerk to write a letter to the Library Board requesting a detail of mileage expense. The following report was presented to the Council by the Streets and Parks Com- mittee.* Call for bids After discussion of the lots between N & 0, which were recently purchased to construction on lots be- protect the City's interest in said lots,a motion was made by Mustacich and secondee to Mt. Erie, tween N & 0. by Brado that the City call for bids on the 2 lot and that the bids be opened December 5, 1950. lots with the minimum of $125.00 per Motion carried. G. 0. Lee bons The City Clerk presented a bond for G. 0. Lee which was referred to the City rock work, and with turnouts for passing where so limited, and maximum general grade Attorney by.Mayor Hagan. of twelve degrees, except where necessary to be not over fifteen degrees for short. Call for gas.)- A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Ellin tha4he Clerk be authorized) line bids. to call for bids for gasoline, the bids to be opened December 19, 1950. Motion Lake with terminus &t flat area approximately fifty feet below summit of Mta Erie. carried. Minimum depth of surface of road to be six inches. Minimum size of timber to be Treas report The report of the Treasurer forkhe month of October, 1950,was read, accepted Anthony Mustacich, and placed on file. Syd Ellin, Report of The report of the Chiefof Police for the month of actober, 1950 was read, ac - furnish per- Police Chief cepted and ordered placed on file. Chief Goff reported orally that he and M W►or Ha4 bond. Goff & Hagan gan attended a traffic conference in Mount Vernon last week. A study of traffic i within 6 months or not later than the completion of the road if earlier than 6 month3. attend con- problems will be completed by the end of 1950. Local women volunteers will assist ference. in making the traffic counts. Traffic Mr. McCrory mentioned that the State Highway department will make a:special count traffic count in the near future in an effort to obtain urban federal aid money. 40 The report of the Police Justice for the month of October, 1950 was read, ac- cepted and ordered placed on file. 1 1 • is 1 Health Dept. The report of the Health Department for the month of October, 1950 was read, report. accepted and ordered placed on file. j St. Dept. report. Investigate ditch on S 23rd. Fire Dent report. New account-', ing books for Cemetery Park Dept. report The report of the Water Department for the month of October, 1950 was read, accepted and ordered placed on file. The report of the Street Department for the month of Uctober, 1950 was read, accepted and ordered placed on file. At this time councilman Brado requested the Street Department to investigate the ditch on S and 23rd. i The report of the Fire Department for the month of October, 1950, was read, ac., cepted andoordered placed on file. Reporting for the Cemetery Department the City Clerk stated that new accountin! books were in the process of being installed and sales slips are being printed, Ah a✓d'r�`c1' for the State Tax Commission,in the process of auditing the records. A further re port will be made at the next Council meeting. i I The report of the Park Department for the month of October, 1950, was read, accepted and ordered placed on file. Comprehensiv; Councilman Ginnett reported that the Finance Committee is studying a compre- Liability hensive liability policy for the City of'Anacortes and will report later. He also Policy. stated that in going over the vouchers for October he questioned the twenty-five dollar mileage on the librarian's car, and wondered why the sudden need for this expenditure in the last 2 months. Mayor Hagan requested the Clerk to write a letter to the Library Board requesting a detail of mileage expense. The following report was presented to the Council by the Streets and Parks Com- mittee.* To the Honorable Mayor and City Oouncil: Bids for Your Committee on Streets and Parks to whom was referred the matter of constrylt- construction ing a road to Mt. Erie beg leave to report as follows: Your committee has met with of roadway a number of logging concerns and the consensus of their opinions is that sufficient ` to Mt. Erie, merchantable timber can be cut to provide for a roadway to Mt. Etie, with a cash etc. remuneration to the City of Anacortes over and above the cost of road. Your com- mittee recommends that bids be called for for the construction of a roadway to Mt. Erie, of a minimum width of sixteen feet, and twelve feet where limited because of rock work, and with turnouts for passing where so limited, and maximum general grade of twelve degrees, except where necessary to be not over fifteen degrees for short. distances, properly culverted with corrugated metal culverts where necessary, proper- ly ditched for drainage, and with log guard-rails- where hazardous. Bids to be guaranteed by a performance bond, cash bond or certified check. Jpecifications to provide for starting road at present revision of bounty road just south of Heart Lake with terminus &t flat area approximately fifty feet below summit of Mta Erie. Minimum depth of surface of road to be six inches. Minimum size of timber to be cut to be eighteen inches at breast height, outside of bark, with special care to be .taken in falling to prevent damage to remaining trees. Anthony Mustacich, Syd Ellin, Robert Ginnett. Bidders to A motion was made by Lodge and seconded by '"llen that the Clerk call for bids furnish per- in accordance with the report and details as specified by the Committee; the bids formance to be opened, December 5th: the bidders to furnish in advance a performance bond ini bond. the amount of $259000.00 or complete road first. Cash difference if any to be paid within 6 months or not later than the completion of the road if earlier than 6 month3. Ayes: Mustacich, Dodge, t'llin, Renstrom, Ginnett, Allen and Brado. Motion carried. November 7, 1950 Wooden folding Councilman Dodge reported for the Building Committee that he had been approach chairs. ed to buy wooden folding chairs at a dollar a piece, and that he had informed the pFople that the'.Council would want steel folding chairs. George Brado reported that the Standing Committee had met with the Union and 40 -hour recommended that the Mayor and Council approve the 40 -hour week clause as aggeed to cheek in the labor contract and that it be put in effect as soon as possible. Councilman Ellin stated that the Standing Committee should make a study of t%e! Study of Police and Fire Department with regard to shorter hours . A motion was made by Ginj Police & nett and seconded by Mustacich that the Street, Water, Cemetery, Park and Building , Fi're Dep'ts employees be granted a 40 -hour week beginning with the first Monday in December. with regard The Building Inspector and Avon pump man to be excluded until after further discus- to shorter sion with the Union. Ayes., Mustacich Dodge, Ellin, Renstrom, Ginnett, Allen and hours. Brado. Motion carried. Councilman Brado set Tuesday, November 14, at 7:00 P.M- in the Fire Hall as a date for his Committee to meet with the Fire and Police Departments.O•The report of ' claims against the City of Anacortes .for the month of October, 1950 was presented Report of and read to the Council. A motion was made by Allen and seconded by Mustacich that claims the claims be referred to the Finance Committee. M" tion carried. On favorable rep( rt by the Finance Committee a motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Mustacich that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of the same. Ayes., Mustaich, Dodge, Ellin, Renstrom, Ginnett, Allen and Brado. Motion carried. A Resolution approving action authorized by the Council members and completed Hoffercamp by the City Attorney with reference to the Allen H. Hoffercamp claim was read to th( claim Council. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Brado that the Council adopt the Resolution. Ayes., Mustacich, Dodge, Ellin, Renstrom, Ginnett, Allen and Brado Motion carried. A motion was made by Lllin and seconded by Mustacich .that the Council adjourn at 10.,30 o'clock P.M. Mbtion.carriedo Mor Attest., City ale November 21, 1950 A regular meeting of the City Council of The City of Anacortes, was called to order at 7.,45 o'clock P.M. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called and Mustacich, Ellin, Dodge, Ginnett, Allen and Brado were present. The minutes of the meeting of November 7, 1950,were read and approved as read. A letter from J. Clarence Hetzel stating the various difficulties he has hav- Small pipe ing due to small size pipe used as a main to his meter was readto the Council. After used as discussion a motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Ginnett that the Water Dept. main to be authorized to order the pipe which will give stLtisfactory service on this meter. meter. Motion carried. Mr. Harry C. Wolfsen, Executive Secretary of the Anacortes Housing Authority, Request presented a request accepting the Housing Project from the United States. accepting He stated that it would only be necessary for the City to buy the land and pay the Housing original survey costs. Mayor Hagan set Tuesday, November 28, at 7.,00 o'clock P.M. Project from as a meeting time for the Council Committee to discuss the proposition. The meeting U.S. is to be held at the Housing Project Office. A letter from Bliss Moore, Jr., and Associates advising the Council that it will Time ex - be necessary to apply for time extension in order to use the Federal Planning Fund tension for the Fire and Police Station was read to the Council and the Clerk was authorized necessary. to request such an extension on behalf of the City. The City Attorney report that the claim of Allen H. Hoffercamp has been settled Allen Hoffercamp as desired by the Council. claim settled. He then recommended that the Council do not change.the printing contract with the Anacortes American. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Allen that the Printing Council accept the Attorney's recommendation and the Clerk be requested to write a contract letter advising the Anacortes American of the action. Motion carried. with American. Mr. Wells then recommended that the Pulp Company water contract remain on the Pulp Company same basis at the present time. This was in reference to the difference in price Water Contract caused by the purchase of the Morrison Mill Company by the Coos Bay Pulp Corporation, The Attorney felt that this matter should be held in abeyance until the contract end3 in 1951. A motion was made by Allen and seconded by Mustacich that Council accept the Attorney's recommendation. Motion carried. After discussing the use of parking meters by City employees the following Parking motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by 1�odge., That anly-,. City owned cars be Meters. exempt from using the meters except in case of emergencies when private cars are Only City needed and that then a windshield card stating '.Official City Car" be obtained from owned cars the Police Department and returned to that Department when the duty us over that day�,exempt. Motion carried. Mayor Hagan presented the roster and pointed out to the Council that the Park Roster Board and Planning Commission Board each need an appointee. He asked that names be presentation. submitted for his consideration. The Clerk will add the Building Inspector, the City Clerk and the Housing Board to the roster. • t 1 1 40 • 1 November 21,9 1950 G. 0. Lee Bond A written report from the City Attorney stating that the bond for GilbertO.Lee I is in .regular form was read to the Council. A motion was made by Ginnett and secon - ed by Allen that the report of the Attorney for the bond be accepted. Motion car- ried. Taxi drivers The City Clerk read an application for taxi drivers license submitted by Sam license for Carpenter. Police Chief Goff stated that his Department had no objection to issuing, Sam Carpenter the license and suggested that all applicants for taxi drivers licenses be finger i printed. A :notion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Lodge that the application be granted and that in the future all applicants be required to have their finger prints taken at the Police Station, Mr. Carpenter to be included. Motion carried. Pay employees The City Clerk then requested the Council's approval of paying the City Employ - Wed. instead ees on Wednesday instead of Friday because of Thanksgiving Day. A notion was made of Friday. by Ellin and seconded by Dodge that pay day for the first half of November be ad- vanedd to Wednesday tiais year. Motion carried. Chief Goff reported to the Council that three Parking Meters needed attention. Mr. McCrory was given a list and will repair them. Traffic school Mr. Goff then reported that his men are attending traffic school in Mount Ver- nan, the traffic survey was completed last Friday and a report should be in before Police Dept. the end of the year, and his department is in need of the new police car as authori- in need of zed in the 1951 budget. He then requested that the Council authorize calling for new caro bids so that purchase can be made right after the first of the year. A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Ginnett that the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for a new sedan -delivery for the Police Department. The bids to be opened December 19th, 1950. Motion carried. Avon Pump The Water Supt. McCrory stated that the large pump at Avon is badly worn and worn. that a new shaft and impeller were installed today. Chief Verrall reported for the Fire Department and stated that there is a f ac- LaFrance tory man in the area who could spend a day checking the LaFrance Fire Truck. Mr. Fire Truck Verrall also requested permission to purchase a 6ellar.,nozzle. Mayor Hagan asked if inspection there were any objections. There being none Mayor Hagan stated that the Fire Dept. & cellar could have the fire truck checked and purchase the gellar nozzle. nozzle. Cemetery The report of the Cemetery Department for the month of October, 1950 was pre - Dept. report sented to the Council, was read,and ordered placed on file. Councilman Ginnett reported for the Finance Committee as follows: To the Hon - Finance erable Mayor and City Council: Your Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Committee matter of liability insurance for the City beg leave to report as follows: We report. recommend that the monies already a-Doropriated for liability insurance on city ve- hicles be held as a down -payment on a complete coverage insurance policy or poli- cies for the city, and that the City Clerk investigate financing arrangements and be authorized to call for bids for same on $25,000 - $50,000 liability. Robert Ginnett, George Brado, Eo E. Dodge. A motion was :Wade by Ellin and seconded by Mustacich that the Council accept � the recommendation of the Committee. Motion carried,, Rose bushes' on 41st. The City Clerk stated that he had received a complaint that rose bushes are growing so large on 41st street in the area of H. to K that the cars are scratched unless they drive in the center of the street. After discussion the matter was re- ferred to the Streets and Parks Committee and Mr. McCrory for action. gravel need- n,Bn Councif Ellin reported for the Streets and Parks Committee that 2 families on on 24th st. 24th street need gravel on their road. After discussion it was determined that this is not a platted street but acreage and the City istherefor not able to assist th6se people. Mr. Ellin will explain the situation to the fanilies concerned. City employ- Mayor Hagan advised the Building Committee that he had contact the painters ees paint Union and they have stated that they will have no objection to City employees paint- gymo ing has much of the gymnasium as possible and will also donate labor to finish the gym. The City ('lerk was requested to obtain the paint from the local National Guard Unit who have previously offered to donate paint for this purpose. Labor Manage- Councilman Brado reported that the Labor Management Committee had met with the anent Committ 4iremen and policemena,and that these men feel they would rather have an increase in & Firemen c pay than a change in hours at this time. The Committee will continue its efforts Policemen in this regard. meet. After discussion of financial problems the Clerk was authorized to write to the Discuss County Assessor requesting that he attend the next Council Meeting to discuss the assessed City of Anacortes assessed valuation with members of the Council. A motion was made valuation. by Allen and seconded by Mustacich that the Finance Committee study means of getting additional revenue and report back. Motion carried. Peddler's Ordinance The City Attorney then present a proposed peddler's Ordinance which was refer - red by the Mayor to the Judiciary Committee and the local merchants Committee for consideration and recommendations. 5 -day work An ordinanceestablishing a 5 -day work week for certain City Employees was read week ordi- to the Council and a motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Mustacich that the nance. Council adopt the ordinance and that it be given No. 1065. Ayes: Mustacich, Ellin, Dodge, Ginnett, Allen and Brado. Motion carried. I! November 21, 1950 i Earle Olson discussed a drainage problem from septic tanks which is bothering Septic tank several home oriners on Oakes Avenue. The matter was referred to the Printing and problem. Health Committee. The report of the claims against the City of Anacortes for the first half of Report of November, 1950 were presented and read to the Council. A motion was made by Allen claims. and seconded by Ellin that the claims be referred to the Finance Committee. Motion, carried. On favorable report by the Finance Committee a motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Mustacich that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of, the same. Ayes: Mustacich, Ellin, Dodge, Ginnett, Allen and Brado. Motion carried;. A motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Ellin that the Council adjourn at 10.30 o'clock P.M. Motion carriedo 1 Mayor Attest._ ' Ci11 Clem December 5, 1950 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anacortes was called to order at 5:00 o'clock P.M. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called and Mustacich, Renstrom, Ellin, Dodge, and Ginnett were present. The minutes of the meeting of November 21, 1950 were read and approved as read. Mr. Ropes, County Assessor, was present and discussed with the Council the loss Loss in in assessed valuation for 1951. It was brought out that most of the decrease in assessed valuation is personal property, mainly inventories of logs and local stores. His valuation Department is considering an average annual inventory instead of an inventory as of� for 1951. the first of each year. He will have a man in Anacortes shortly after January lst who will reclassify and adjust real property valuation as rapidly as possible. A letter from the Kiwanis Club requesting permission to install a 17' diameter Illuminated illuminated. star on the west side of Cap Sante near the top, was read to the Councilstar on Cap A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that permission be granted. Sante. Motion carried. The following letter was read to the Council and a motion was made by Mustacich! and seconded by Dodge that the Clerk refer the letter to the State Pollution Commis- sion and the State Health Department - motion carried: Burlington, Washington. Route 1 The Mayor of the City of Anacortes, Anacortes, Washington. Dear Sir: I think that you and the City Council and the people of Anacortes should know I Burlington that the City of Burlington is establishing a garbage dump in a location which pre- ! Garbage dump. sents great danger of contamination of the water supply of the City of Anacortes, especially in time of flood. The garbage dump is located near the East line of Section 27, Township 35 North!, Range 4 E. W.M., on the banks of Skagit River. This slough has water in it at all times, and connects directly with the Skagit Rivera This property where the garbage, dump is located is partially flooded during high water. I have an interest in this matter, due to the fact that the garbage dump is located near my home, but inasmuch as I am a widow without any great means, I am not in a position to carry any great weight in opposing this matter. Very truly yours, Lena Kimsey The following letter from E. T. Sherman, Chairmani of the Merchants Committee of the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce was read to the Council: City Council City Hall Anacortes, Washington Attention: Mr. Paul Flint Gentlemen: November 30, 1950 As chairman of the Merchant's committee responsible for Christmas street decom Christmas tions, I am requesting permission to install the evergreen decorations on the city street decora- light posts between Third Avenue and ninth on Commercial. tions. The installation and design of these decorations have been discussed with Mr. j Iden Sherman of the Puget Sound Power and Light Co. so that they will not cause any damage to the lamp posts or create fire hazard. 1 • C 1 • 1 December 5, 1950 Merry Christ In regard to the P9Merry Christmas14 sign which is to be hung between the New mas sign, Wilson Hotel and the Island Theatre at the intersection of Commercial and Seventh, between New we have checked with the Chief of Police of this city, who has requested that we Wilson Hotel contact the Safety Egnineer of the State Highway for permission to install. This i & Island sign when installed will comply with all safety laws. Theatre. The Christmas trees placed on the Post Office lawn have been done so with the permission of the Postmaster, Mr. Dalstead. I trust that the decorations noted above will meet with your approval. Very truly yours, E. T. Sherman A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Ginnett that permission be granted providing it is O.K9d by the State, the City Building Inspector, the City Attorney, and the Mayor. Motion carried. Kolste requests A letter from L. N. Kolsteq Supt. of Schools, requesting repair of 17th street repair of 17th from K. to J and on J Avenue from 17th to 20th was read to the Council. The Mayor St. stated that there being no objections he would ask the Street Department to make this repair their number 1 project. Housing Auth- The Mayor discussed the meeting with the Housing Authority and the Council ority discus- Committee and during the discussion it was brought out by the City Attorney that sed. the Housing Authority is a separate indenty even though the appointments to the board are made by the Mayor. The resolutionsrequested from the Council by the Housing Authority were set aside until the proper time in the Council agenda of this meeting. Puget Sound Mayor Hagan said that the Puget Sound Power & Light Company plans to remove Power & Light the light poles on Commercial Avenue as soon as they have the money availableot;c;;= remove poles. ante vii. Sewer easement The City Attorney reported that an easement for the sewer crossing the prop - for F.Mortensen erty of F. S. Mortensen and the payment of $25.00 which were requested by the Coun- cil in payment for the quit claim deed requested by Mr. Mortensen have been re- ceived. The Attorney also stated that he had resolutions for Council consideration late in the meeting. Streets & Parks Syd Ellin reported for the Streets and Parks Committee that the rose bushes Committee. mentioned in the minutes of the last meeting were growing in the road and should be cut but that the main hazard is at the corner of LOth street and the Heart Lake Road. The City Clerk requested Council approval to have Lloyd Blish paint; the Water Office. 'there were no objections and the Mayor authorized the Clerk to proceed. Report of Treas The report of the Treasurer for the month of November, 1950 was read, accepted and ordered placed on file. Wesley Shull A letter from J. B. Goff recommending the permanent appointment of Wesley E. appointed per- Shull as police officer was read to the Council. Mayor Hagan stated that he was mariently. hereby making the appointment permanent. A .notion was made by Ginnett and second- ed by Mustacich that the Council confirm the appointment. Motion carried. The report of the Police Department for the month of November, 1950, was read, accepted and ordered placed on file. Police Justice The report of the Police Justice.was read, accepted and ordered placed on file., report. Water Dept. The reort of the Water Department for the month of November., 1950 was read, report. accepted anjordered placed on file. welding of Avor. Mr. McCrory stted that welding^'^the large pump at Avon with stainless steel 15ump stai°ted. was star& d today an ^would take 2 days to complete the job. Engineering He also reported that the Engineering Firm working on the sewer project had work on sewer their field. work nearly completed. project. Street Dept. The report of the Street Department for the month of November, 1950 was read, report. accepted and ordered placed on .file. Fire Dept. The report of the Fire Department for the month of November, 1950 was read, report accepted and ordered placed on file. LaFrance truck! Chief Verrall said that the LaFrance representative had spent 3 hours checking adjusted. and adjusting the truck with no charge to the City. Bids for Mt. Mayor Hagan deviated from the agenda so that the following motion could be Erie Road made: A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Ginnett that the Clerk be authori- project. zed to open the bids for the Mt. Erie road project. Mention carried. Bids from the following firms were opened and read to the Council and referred to the Streets and Parks Committee by Mayor Hagan with the request that the Committee make its report on December l9th: H. Ray Pearson Logging and Construction Company; Everett, Washington: Three Rivers Plywood Company, Darrington, Washington: Cal Branham, General Contractor, Anacortes, Washington: F. r-. Foss and Sons, Anacortes, Wash- ington: Sound Logging Company, Seattle, Washington: Union Mill Company, Arlington, Washington.* Christofferson and Stakkland, Anacortes, Washington. Finance Com- Councilman Ginnett reported that the Finance Committee had not had an appor- mittee. tunity to meet but would do so in the near future and would make a recommendation with regard to additional revenues later. Streets & Parks Syd Ellin reported for the Streets and Parks Committee that the rose bushes Committee. mentioned in the minutes of the last meeting were growing in the road and should be cut but that the main hazard is at the corner of LOth street and the Heart Lake Road. li Mayor Hagan asked the City Attorney to write the owners of this property requesting that they comply with the request of the Committee. Discussion was then held concerning the low spot on 22nd street just off Com Low spot on 22nd mercial Avenue. It was decided that the Streets and Parks Committee and Mr. McCrory street. would again look at this area., Earle Olson, Building Inspector, reported that the owners of property on Oakes jOwners of property Avenue whose sewers were emptying into the old water main were now installing sept16 on Crakes installing tanks. ;septic tanks. I The following petition from H. J. Iddins was read to the Council: November 24, 1950 The Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Anacortes • Anacortes, Washington Gentlemen: This is an apolication to you for permission to braak the curb and make a drive;Iddins request entrance at the reat of the building located on the corner of Fourth Street and Com. -'for permission mercial Avenue, in the City of Anacortes, located on the following described real to break curb property: ,etc. The north fifty (50) feet of Lots Eight (8)9 Nine (9) and Ten (10), in Block Twenty-four (24) , 94MAP OF THE CITY OF ANAC ORTES ." This entrance is to be on the East 20 feet of Lot eight of said real property, and is for the purpose of the tenant of said building entering the back door for loading and unloading of merchandise handled in connection with the business car- ried on in said building. Sincerely yours, H. J. Iddins> A motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Ginnett that permission be grantl- ed and the work be done under the supervision of the City Engineer. Motion carried., A motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Dodge that a meter be installed 1 Install meter & and the loading zone abolished in front of the present location of the Anacortes abolish loading Feed and Seed Store after they move to the new location. Motion carried. zone. The following resolution was read to the Council: WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of Anacortes, Washington, did on the 24th day of May, 1950, file a request with the public housing administration for the transfer Housing Authority from the Federal Government to the said Housing Authority of Anacortes of all the Resolution for properties included in Project No. Wash. -45221, pursuant to Title VI of Public Law 1 transfer of 849, 76th Congress, as amended, also known as the Lanham Act, and property. WHEREAS, it is required that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Anacortel3 by resolution approve said request, and the Council has cause said matter to be duly investigated by a committee, and the committee has recommended said approval, NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANACORTES, WASHINGTON: That the Mayor and City Council of the City of Anacortes, Washington, do here- by specifically approve the request of the Housing Authority of the.City of Anacorte3 dated the 24th day of May, 1950, for transfer of Project No. Wash. -45221, at Anacort:s Skagit County, Washington, pursuant to Title VI of Public Law 849, 76th Congress, as amended, of all properties in said project number from thepederal Government to the Housing Authority of Anacortes, Washington. j Adopted this 5th day of December, 1956. CITY OF ANACOR TES BY: Joe L. Hagan, Mayor ATTEST: Paul Flint, Jr., City Clerk (CORPORATE" SEAL) A motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Alin that the Resolution be adopted as read. Ayes: Mustacich, Renstrom, Ellin, Dodge, Ginnett. Motion carried, The following resolution was read to the Council: j WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of Anacortes, Washington, did on the 24th day of May, 1950, file a request with the public housin administration for the transfer from the Federal Government to the said Housing uthority of Anacortes of all the properties included in Pruject No. Wash=45096, pursuant to Title VI of Public Law 841, 76th Congress, as amended, also known as the Lanham Act, and WHEREAS, it is required that the mayor and City Council of the City of Anacortef► by resolution approve said request, and the Council has caused said matter to be duly investigated by a committee, and the committee has recommended said approval, I jl NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY CF ANACORTES, WASHINGTON: That the mayor and City Council of the City of Anacortes, Washington, do hereby) 1 1 • 1 December 5, 1950 specificall approve the request of the Housing Authority of the City of Anacortes, dated the 2 th day of May, 1950, for transfer of Project No. Wash -15096, at Ana- cortes, Skagit County, Washington, pursuant to Title VI of Public Law 849, 76th Congress, as amended, of all properties in said project number from the Federal Government to the Housing Authority of Anacortes, Washington. Adopted this 5th day of December, 1950 CITY OF ANACORTES BY: Joe L. Hagan, Mayor ATTEST- Paul Flint, Jr,, City Clerk (C ORPGRATE SEAL) A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Ellin that the resolution be ad- opted as read. Ayes: Mustacich, Renstrom, Ellin, Dodge and Ginnett. Motion car- ried. The City Attorney at this time presented 2 legal opinions requested by the Hous- ing Authority which were accepted and ordered placed on file. Goff reports Police Chief Goff reported on a case where local pawn broker accepted goods on pawn brok- r juveniles who presented documents with their parents' names forged. rhe Police er. j� fined him $5-00 and was lenient because of the circumstances and the fact that the dealer thought he was acting in a correct manner. No action was taken by the Council. Model D. Clopp' After discussion by the Council a motion was made by Dodge and seconded by coin counter. Mustacich that the Clerk by authorized to purchase a model D. C1opp coin counter if arrangements can be made to delay payment for the machine until after the lst of the year. Ayes: Mustacich, Renstrom, Ellin Dodge and Ginnett. Motion carried. Quit Claim The Council then discussed the request of Ernie Anderson for a quit claim deed. Deed for Mr, 'AcCrory and Mr. Wells reported their findings. It was the opinion of the City Ernie Ander- Attorney that in all possibility Mr. Anderson could claim ownership of the property son, to his north fence line and stated that if the Council saw fit to auit claim to Mr. Anderson any property lying south of his north fence line that it should do so for and in consideration of a quit claim deed from Mr. Anderson to the City covering all property lying north of said north fence line. A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Ginnett that a quit claim Beed for the property south of the fence be issued on condition that Ernie Anderson relinquish all right and title to property north of the fence, Ayes: Mustacich, Renstrom, Ellin, Dodge and Ginnett. Motion carried. Mayor Hagan announced that because of the absence of Mr. Brado he would appoint Mr. Renstrom to act as a member of the Finance Committee for this meeting. The report of the claims against the City of Anacortes for the month of November) Report of 1950 was presented and read to the Council. A motion was made by Ellin and second - Claims ed by Mustacich that the claims be referred to the Finance Committee, On favorable report by the Finance Committee a motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Ellin! that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of the same, Ayes: Mustaci&' ,Renstrom, Ellin, Dodge and Ginnett. Motion carried. A motion was made by Alin and seconded by Dodge that the Council adjourn at 10:15 o'clock P.M. Motion carried. 6 Attest*4�-- Gity C k December 19, 1950 A regular meeting of the Cit Council of the Cit of Anacortes was called o g � Y y t order at 7:45 P.M, with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called and Mustacich, Renstrom, Dodge, Ginnett, Ellin and Brado were present. The minutes of the meeting of December 5th, 1950 were read and approved as corrected, Quit Claim- A letter from David 0, Satre of 2011 m K Avenue enclosing $5.00 in payment of Deed for requested Quit Claim Deed to the east 15' of lot 28, block 5, Hensler's 2nd Addition David O, Satre to the City was read to the Council. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Brado that the money be accepted and the i�layor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Quit Claim Deed as requested. Motion carried, Approval of A request for approval of the assignment of the franchise from the Anacortes Gas Franchise Gas Company to the City Gas Company was read to the City Council. A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Mustacich that the Council set January 2nd, 1951 as a date for a hearing with the City Gas Company representatives to discuss the assignment. Motion carried, City Attorney W, V. Wells, Jr., reported that he had notified Vince Anderson of the Council action, but there is not yet time for reply, Rent Control He also reported that he had an ordinance prepared as ­requested by the Planning Res6lution. Commitsion and a Resolution for extention of rent controls. Increase in The City Clerk informed the Council that the price of the Clapp Coin Counter in price of which the Council had authorized the Clerk to purchase had increased in price from coin counter $185.00 to $200,00, The Mayor stated that there being no objections the Clerk was authorized to proceed with the purchase at the new price. December 19, 1950 The Clerkthen read an application for Place of Refuge requested by Mrs. Pearl Application Dimmick, 1311 - 34th Street. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Ellin for place of that the Council approve the application and the license be granted. Motion carried, refuge. The Clerk then presented an insurance policy for the 1935 Ford pump truck which Ins. Policy was referred to the City Attorney by Mayor Hagan. for 1935 Ford Trk. The report of the Planning Commission was read to the Council and the action of the Planning Commission with regard to the request of Mrs. Violet McDougall was acte Request of upon by the following motion: A motion was made by Brado and seconded by Ellin that, Mrs. Violet the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the permit McDougall be granted with the requirement that the building be built to a minimum depth of 59 granted. from the lot line and parallel to and abutting on the alley line. Motion carried. At this time Councilman Mustacich called for a Council caucus. The members of the Council retired to the anti -room for a period of 40 minutes. On their return (Three Rivers Mr. Mustacich reported for the Streets and Parks Committee and recommended that the Plywood Bid bid of the Three Rivers Plywood Company be accepted. A motion was made by Brado and accepted. seconded by Dodge that the Council accept the report of the Streets and Parks Com- mittee and accept the bid of the Three Rivers Plywood Company to build the Mount Erid road. Ayes: Mustacich Renstrom, Ellin, Dodge, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. Councilman Dodge stated that he would like to see the City look into the possi- bility of putting florene into the water. Mayor Hagan referred the matter to the Printing and Health Committee for study. The following petition was read to the Councils September 269 1950 Anacortes, Wash. Gentlemen: We the undersigned property owners request permission to open a street in the described block as follows., Nineteen Hundred Block of Eleventh street between the Avenues "F4° and t10. We each -understand that we are to share an equal expense of said project. Thanking you in advance for your immediate attention to this detail. Lenard; C. Verhoeff - 1914 - 11th Street. Raymond Pusey - 1920 - 11th Street. G. F. Keller - 1913 - 11th Street. 0. F. Parker m 1102 - G.Avenue A motion was made by Ellin and seconded Stfeets and Parks Committee and Mr. McCrory. Respectfully yours, by Dodge that it be referred to the Motion carried. The Mayor requested the Clerk to write to the petitioners asking them not to proceed until notice of permission. (Possibility of putting Iflorine in !water. Petition to ,open street lin nineteen ihundred block of 111th st. A resolution requesting the U. S. Housing Expeditor to continue rent controls resolution as long as Federal Laws will permit was read and discussed. A motion was made by requesting Ellin and seconded by Mustacich that the Council adopt the resolution. Motion carriod. U.S. Hous- ing Expiditor A proposed ordinance amending zoning ordinance no. 1061 with respect to alley ito continue rent �9°Set Backt9 in R-1 district was read to the Council. A motion was made by Mustacich controls and seconded by Renstrom that the proposed ordinance be changed to read 5° for new or reconstruction. . Motion carried. Commission members present were asked if that would be agreeable to them and they stated that it would, vG�hereupon a motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Dodge that the ordinance be given No. 1066 and be adopted. Ayes: Mustacich, Renstrom., Ellin, Dodge, Ginnett and Brado. Motion car- ried. I At the request of the Mayor,Mr. Wells told the Council the present status of the purchase of lots for the mire and Police Station. 3 lots will cost $1,800000 and are, under option subject to the successful bidding in of the balance of propert: consisting of 4 lots which must be bid in because they are under guardianship. The u agreed-upon bid is $2.,300000. A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Brado that the Mayor, Clerk and Attorney be authorized to proceed vd tLh the purchase of these !'lots at a cost of $4,100.00 including earnest money which is also hereby authorized. ;Ayes: Mustacich, Renstrom, Ellin, Dodge, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. Ord. amending zoning ordinance. Fire Hall and Police Station lots. A motion was made by Dodge and seconded by .Linnett that the Clerk be authorized! Bids to open all bids. Motion carried. Bids submitted by the Trulson Motor Company and Carpenter Pontiac Company were read. A motion was made by Renstrom and seconded by j Ginnett that the City accept the bid of the Trulson Motor Company. Ayes: Mustacich) (Renstrom, Ellin., Dodge, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. Bids for gasoline and oil were read and referred to the committee w'zo are to Oil & Gasoline report at the next regular meeting. The Mayor appointed and special committee for bids. this purpose consisting of Brado, chairman, Ellin, Mustacich and Ginnett. The bid 3f the General Chemical Company for alum was read. A motion was made b� Alum Bid Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that the City adept the bid of the General Chemicdl Company for alum. Ayes: Mustacich, Renstrom, Ellin, Dodge and Brado. Motion car- ried. The report of the claims against the City of Anacortes for the lst half of Dec.' 1950 were presented and read to the Council. A motion was made by Ellin and seconded Report of by Mustacich that the claims be referred to the Finance Committee and on favorable Llaims. 1 r • 1 • • 1 1 • 1 1 • (j07 December 19, 1950 report by the Finance Committee and motion was made by Mustacich and seconded by Ellin that the claims be allowed and warrants drawn in favor of the same. Ayes: !Mustacich, Renstrom, Ellin, Dodge, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. I A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Mustacich that the Council adjourn at 10:35 P.M. Motion carried. Attest Ci y - -erk. January 2, 1951 M or A regular meeting of the City Couhcil of the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7:40 P.M. with Mayor Joe L. Hagan presiding. The roll was called and Mustacich, Ellin, Ginnett and Brado were present. The minutes of the meeting of .December 19, 1950 were read and approved as read. The following letter from Ed. M. Aelson was read and referred to ifir. McCrory Letter from :with the request that he report back at the next Council meeting.-: Ed. M. Nelson ;Honorable Mayor and r+7embers of the City Council Dear Sirs: Again I want to draw your attention to the condition of the road on the corner of 35th and M. A culvert is needed there to prevent water running over the road and on my lawn. The ditch needs to be deeper from 34th to 36th street. I hooe this matter will be taken care of as soon as possible. Yours truly, Ed. M. Nelson. I Seman request i A request made by Mr. V. Seman in which he asked that the Council take action to repair the southside of the corner of 10th and J so that water does not stand in the street was read and referred to Mr. 141cCrory. Edna L. Brooks The City Attorney reported that the deed to Cemetery property purchased from deed completed. Edna L. Brooks had been completed and is ready for filing with the County Auditor; 3 Rivers Ply- the 3 Rivers Plywood contract was mailed to them and F. S. Mortensen Quit Claim wood contract Deed is completed dnd the easement across his property has been filed with the County. F. Mortensen de,:d A written report approving the Insurance Policy for the 1935 Ford pump truck was Ins. Policy on read to the Council. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Ellin that the 1935 Ford truck report be accepted. Motion carried. Filing fees. The City Clerk requested Council consideration of his action taken regarding filing fees for City Offices. The Clerk stated that past records show that fees had been accepted for the Offices of City Clerk, City Treasurer and City Attorney but otherwise had not been taken for the other offices. He stated that the law sets specific amounts for such fees and asked that the Council by motion approve the acceptance of filing fees for all City Offices in accordance with the way they had been charged by the City Clerk. A motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Brado that the Council concur in the action of the Clerk and that he be authorized to refund the fee if a candidate withdraws before the 5 -day period withdrawls ends. Motion carried. Insurance pol. The Clerk then presented 2 insurance policies for the approval of the Council. A motion was made by Ginnett and seconded by Brado that the Policies be referred to the City Attorney. Motion carried. Comprehensive The Clerk stated that in accordance with previous authority given him by the Liability Ins. Council,he had called for bids for Comprehensive Liability Insurance and that the Bids. bids were on hand for consideration at this meeting. Gas Franchise Mayor Hagan then asked the City Gas Company representatives wno were present if discussed. :they would like to make any statements. Mr. C. M. Ambrose, President of the concern, discussed the assignment of franchise from the Anacortes Gas Company to the City Gas Company and also requested that the Council consider reducing the franchise tax at least for a few years. After discussion by the Council a motion was made by Ellin and seconded by Ginnett that the assignment of franchise be granted and the tax be set on a basis of 1of the gross for the lst year, 1% of the gross the 2nd year and �2% of the gross during the 3rd year and thereafter to the termination of the franchise (Ayes: Mustacich, Ellin, Ginnett and Brado. Motion carried. St. Dept.reportl The report of the Street Department for the month of December, 1950 was read, accepted and ordered placed on file. Disposal of The Council then discussed various street problems. A motion was made by Ellin store refuse. and seconded by Ginnett that the Clerk ask the merchants' Committee of the Chamber of Commerce to co-operate in any way possible to get the businessmera'to disposeoftheir own store refuse instead of sweeping it into the street as some of them are presently doing. Mntion carried. Fire Dept.report The report of the Fire Department for the month of December, 1950 was read, accepted and ordered placed onf.'ile. I. Gas & Oil bids A special committee appointed by the Mayor,to study gas and oil bids for 1951 studied. reported that they recommended the acceptance of the Shell Oil Company's bid for gas