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A regular meeting of the Council of Medina was called to order by
Mayor Park at the Medina Improvement Club on October 3, 1955 at 8:30 P.M.
Council members present were Mrs. Barbee, Mr Behnke, Mr. Dally,
Mayor Park and Dr. Templeton.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Mr. Behnke, of the Finance Committee, reported that he had again
talked with Mr. Vannassa. The latter said that the local banks should
furnish the loan to the city. However, in case the City met difficulty
in that direction, he would be willing to discuss the matter.
It was decided that a member of the Council talk to the attorneys of
the two local banks and see which bank could offer the most advantageous
loan.
Mr. William Mundt presented plans for a siggle home in application
for a building permit. The plans were accepted for examination.
A motion was made by Mr. Dally and seconded by Mr. Behnke that the
City purchase a Kroll map of the Medina area. Motion passed.
Mr. Mundt's plans were inspected and found to be wanting in the re-
quired footage but subject to the variance law. It was decided to con-
tact the Board of Adjustment and ask them to arrange to meet on October
17th, 1955, posting of the meeting notice to be made October 4th.
Mr. Paul Fetterman came to the meeting as representative for Mr.
Larry Smith regarding the Young application it was decided to post
Mr. Smith's property and have his grievance considered at the October
17th Board of Adjustment meeting.
Mr. Baum, applicant for City Manager, was present at the meeting.
He and the members of the Council discussed the position and the qualifi-
cations for it, and certain requirements of the City Manager were explained
The terms of office of the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission
members were discussed and decided. It was decided to write letters to
all the members.
The Insurance bids were read and were as follows:
Parker - Smith $136.77
Washington State Agency Inc. 529.49
Clise and C u_ains 94.19
Evergreen Insurance 57.25
D. K. McDonald 57.25
Fred S. James 165.35
It was decided to examine and compare the bids and report to the
Council.
The budget was presented and discussed, and it was decided to present
it to the interested banks and ask for advice on the least expensive fin-
ancing.
An ordinance concerning marring and defacing of streets and roads
was discussed Dr Templeton made a motion, which was seconded by Mrs.
Barbee, to instruct Mr. Chadwick to draw an ordinance based on the Clyde
Hill ordinance to prptect streets with maximum penalty. Passed unanimously
A motion was made by Mr. Daily to accept the budget for 1955-56 as
presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Behnke and passed unanimously.
The appointment of the City Manager was discussed next. Motion was
made by Mr. Dally and seconded by Mrs. Barbee to appoint Mr. Daum, the
salary to be $5400 per year plus reasonable expenses. The motion was
passed by four votes, Mayor Park abstaining.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan M. Campbell, Acting City Clerk
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Terms of Office of the members of the Board of Adjustment
and Planning; Commission
Board of Adjustment
Eustis
1
year
Barthold
2
years
H€�gen
3
years
Reisnest
4
years
Willits
4
years
Planning Commission
Brown
6
months
Johansen
6
months
Bronson
1
year and 6
months
Donworth
2
years and.
6 months
Helms
3
years and
6 months
Benton
4
years and
6 months
Clapp
5
years and
6 months