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(Hadloch-Irondale main) Nee+ a °�+Izk,ttr'+y j�/'••!I (Re: Surfacing plan continued.)
Total cost of construction .................................. $15,059.58 l I
6,776.81 's1� T s pry` .) Blue Print and list of streets referred to were attached the said list of streets are
Grant from Government $ ;rt i ,z t g�arf. herewith recorded-- not being available when writing up the minutes of July 16th, to -wit:
Cost to City 8,282.77 1 �, 1,ta; 7 a•5* >r�aN.. ry II
State Highway Extension to Fort Worden via: Monroe Iawrence Benton, Fir, U and
This report was referred by the Mayor, to the Council as ¢whole. „ Y `a ` " - '
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REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
Washington'Strebt Harrison Street to Monroe Street .44 "
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Re: Fire Extinguishers. ! ,• „ aa,t Jefferson Street - Monroe Street to Tyler Street 28
Councilman McGee brought up the matter of fire protection for t,4!? ,5 `rti i; r ` f
the city trucks and suggested that a chemical extinguisher be purchased for each city truck. K<ilj�I" Tyler Stroet - Jefferson Street to "F" Street 37 ° {
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Re: Bishop Application for Timber. k; rLia ' jFk rrF Harrison Street - Washington Street to Lawrence Street 22
Councilman Sather reported that the Street committee g
had not had an opportunity to inspect the timber on streets, which Mr. W. J. Bishop had re- t,� l`,'1`;. " ; y Lawrence Street - Benton Street to Kearney Street .34
quested permission to cut, but expected to get around to it within a few days. The commit-
tee was granted further time. °: ti,r tics Kearney Street - Olympic Highway to Blaine Street 24
BUILDING PERMITS. Blaine Street - Kearney Street to 19th Street 08
Applications for Building Permits were presented, read, and dis )lr, la`M' I.
posed Of 99 follows;
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+ 19th Street - Blaine Street to Sheridan Ave. 65
From Charles E. Fowler, to -wit: - ���+ r}�' ' �'- r' Sheridan Avenue - 19th Street to Olympic Highway .74
Port Townsend, Washington, July 22, 1935. ri
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council; P1^ r{'< "F" Street -Tyler Street to Fir Street 28 n
Port Townsend, Washington. fit'' • �!
Gentlemen:- "E
Permission is requested to build an additional room to my dwelling house situate p' Total mileage 3.64
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at the S.E. corner of 25th and Thomas Streets. Addition to include a room for a wood shod, f,. ;t r�r c,ah, , ft ,
about 8 x 12 feet. Cost is estimated at $"25.00 for material. ,
•) r�.�f ., , � i` r' This communication was also referred to be taken up under New Business.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles E. Fowler.
Bulletin Re: Federal Works Plans.
From R. E. Richards, to -wit: tf..... �)ti r' 1 '
Port Townsend, Washington, July 20, 1935. t A bulletin furnished by the Association of Washington Cities, defining the types
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, of projects which shall come within the jurisdiction of the several Federal Administrations
Port gownsend, Wash., was presented and ordered filed for ready reference,
Gentlemen:-
Permission is requested to build a small frame garage and to make minor general
alterations to the dwelling house on my premises at 1538 Blaine Street, cost of material " „ From First American National Bank, Re: Interest Rate.
is estimated at $50.00. A communication from the First
Respectfully submitted, � 1 American National Bank relative to Interest on Bank Deposits, was presented and read as
R. E. Richards. „"'z " follows: -
`' {+{ Port Townsend, Washington, July 17, 1935.
It was moved by Councilman Hirtzler and seconded by Councilman Lammers that the said {' r v' The Honorable wayor and City Council
applications be granted. Motion declared carried. Port Townsend, Washington.
Gentlemen: -
COMMUNICATIONS. Ever since Chapter 45 of the Laws of the State Legislature, which pertains to the
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i J Finance Committees of Cities, became operative we have intended discussing with your Commit -
From Planning Commission Re: Fort Warden Route. tee the matter of the rate of interest to be paid on City funds on deposit with us. Not
A communication from the City Plan- I,
ping Commiss?.on relative to a route to Fort Warden, was presented and read, as follows: s "SK+ u" knovring who are the members of thin committee we are addressing this to your entire body.
We would appreciate you referring this matter to your Finance Committee and arranging a meet
Port Townsend, Washington, July 22, 1935. ing at which we could be present to discuss this with you.
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, We have also delayed taking this up with you in order to be able to obtain information
Port Townsend, 'Sash. 4 �s'} relative to the rate now being paid in other cities, as we have feat we wanted to make our
x position clear and convince you that we are not in any way asking for something not in line
8entlemon:- ,c,p r , `�'. with other communities.
It was recommended by the City Planning Commission in.a special session on July We have in our possesion replies from some seventy-five different cities and find that
20, that you request the county commissioners of Jefferson County to relocate and rebuild r,`' ,., the rate now being paid on City Funds ranges from nothing to 1%, with the majority paying
the road that enters the main gate at Fort Vlorden out of secondary highway or other funds n`: one-half of 1%. In our case we feel that a rate of 1% would be very fair for both parties
under their jurisdiction. F, it : and believe that we can convince you that it is only right that the rate be reduced at this
The route most favored by the commission is as follows: Commencing at Fir and R etrae a, v,
on the present road, thence along Fir Street to a point on Fir Street about half way between �Sy time.
V and 14' Streets, thence across Lots 1,2,3,nnd 4 of Block 84 of PeY,tygrovets Second Addition r ,.• We trust that we will have an opportunity to appear before your Committee in the near
to the intersection of Willow and 71 Streets, thence along W Street to the Fort IYorden en- future and arrive at some satisfactory understanding.
trance.
This will reduce the present heavy grade from 15% to about 9% and change the sharp cury E' Very truly yours, H. Sanford Saari
at Fir and U Streets to an spay banked curve near Fir and W Streets. Cashier -Manager.
A preliminary survey was made of this route by Mr. Neumann and a plan and profile are u
enclosed. This route has been approved by Col. Mitchell, Commander at Fort Worden. ;•. Lafferty named Council -member• he Law providing that t e said Finance Committee ex -of
Several routes were considered but this is the most economical by far and gives a grade , .; Th s ce(
about the same as Washington Street up to the Post Office. 'a shall consist of the Mayor, the City Treasurer, and a member of the Council to be designated
Encl. 1 Plan by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Hirtzler and seconded by Councilman Sather that
1 Profile City Planning Commission Councilman W. S. Lafferty be designated as the Council -member of the said committee. Me-
J. C. Phillips, Chairman '#_ ` tion declared carried.
By H. J. N., Acting Secretary S"
From Geo. Welch, re: Truck Insurance.
Vicinity map and profile were at
and the matter was referred to be taken up under Communication from "ear ge Welch, relative to
new business. truck insurance, was presented and read, as follows:
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From Planning Commission, Re: Street Improvement Plan. Port Townsend, Washington, July 20th, 1935.
A communication from the City _ Honorable litayor and City Council,
Planning Board relative to Street Surfacing Plan, was presented and read, as follows: ( v Port Townsend, Washington.
Gentlemen: -
Port Townsend, Washington, July 22, 1935. This is to advise you of expiration, July 24th, of policy insuring the Water
The Honorable Mayor and The City Council, I'
Port Townsend, Washington. ; Department's Ford Truck against fire and theft and public liability. The rate will be the
g „ ,r'I same for the ensuing year, $19.95; fire and theft 5.00, public liability, y$14.95.
Gentlemen:- I will be pleased to renew this policy upon your approval.
There is returned to you herewith one blue print showing the proposed street - ) ; Thnnh you for the business in the past.
surfacing project, with a list and mileage of streets to be surfaced. The City Planning Yours very truly,
Commission approves the project but suggests that the following additions be made, viz: Geo. Vlelch.
Washington Street from Harrison Street to State Highway No, 9.
Jefferson Street from Tyler Street to Walker Street, thence southerly on Walker Street
i• ;.+ It was moved b Councilman Lafferty and seconded by Councilman Lammers that Mr. Welch
to washington Street. yours verytruly, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF POhT TO`SNSEND ' y
y be requested to write a renewal of the said insurance for the coming year. Upon roll call
John C. Philllins, Chairman per H.J.N. I vote, all seven Councilmen voted in the affirmative and motion was declared carried.
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