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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 17, 2004
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Michael L. Garrison, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Charles Kilbury, Michael Garrison, Eileen Crawford, Tom
Larsen, Matt Watkins, and Rebecca Francik. Joe Jackson was excused.
Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Craig Winder, acting City Attorney; Stan
Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Richard Smith, Community &
Economic Dev. Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Van Voorhies, City
Engineer; and Denis Austin, Police Chief.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of AIlegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
1. Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated February 2, 2004.
(b) Bills and Communications:
1. To approve General Claims in the amount of$831,918.34 ($38,062.73 being in the
form of Wire Transfer Nos. 4075 and 4078, and $793,855.61 consisting of Claim
Warrants numbered 141079 through 141289).
2. To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, miscellaneous, code
enforcement and Municipal Court non-criminal, criminal and parking accounts
receivable in the total amount of $143,825.80 and, of that amount, authorize
$137,805.64 be turned over for collection.
(c) City Council Representation on Boards& Commissions:
To concur in the Mayor's appointment of Councilmember Eileen Crawford to the TRAC
Advisory Board for years 2004-05, replacing former Councilmember Carl Strode.
(d) Reappointment to Public Facilities District Board:
To concur in the Mayor's reappointment of John Merk to Position No. 1 (expiration date
of 07/14/07)on the Public Facilities District Board
(e) Reclassification of Facilities Maintenance/Repair Worker Position:
To authorize upgrade of the Facilities.Maintenance/Repair Worker position to grade 32p
effective March 1, 2004.
(f) Comprehensive Plan: "A" Street Land Use Amendments (MF #04-15-CPA) (City
of Pasco):
To remand the issue of Land Use designations for properties on the south side of East
"A" Street, east of Cedar Avenue, back to the Planning Commission for further study
and analysis.
(g) Deed for a Portion of Power Line Road (MF#03-180-I):
To accept the deed for a portion of Power Line Road as granted by Western Life
Assurance Company.
(h) Resolution No.2795,a Resolution regarding Mad Cow Disease.
To approve Resolution No. 2795, urging the US Government to define and implement
appropriate, science-based safeguards to assure safety of beef products, thus restoring
global consumer confidence in the North American beef cattle industry and improving
local socio-economic circumstances.
(i) Resolution No. 2796, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to
consider the vacation of Montagne Street and the north/south alley in Block 17,
McLeod's Addition.
To approve Resolution No. 2796, fixing 7:00 p.m., March 15, 2004 as the time and date
for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation.
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(j) Resolution No. 2797, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to
consider the vacation of an easement and road right-of-way in the Southeast Quarter of
Section 15, Township 9 North, Range 29 East W.M.
To approve Resolution No. 2797, fixing 7:00 p.m., March 15, 2004 as the time and date
for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation.
(k) Resolution No. 2798, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to
consider the vacation of a portion of Arthur Street (5th Avenue) and a portion of the
cast/west alley in Block 6, Sylvester's Addition.
To approve Resolution No. 2798, fixing 7:00 p.m., March 15, 2004 as the time and date
for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Ms. Crawford seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Ms. Crawford reported she attended the State Good Roads and Transportation Meeting
in Olympia.
Mr. Watkins noted he attended the Ben-Franklin Transit Board Meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Creating Sanitary Sewer U.L.I.D. 141:
Mr. Doyle Heath, Senior Utility Engineer, presented the details of the proposed Utility
Local Improvement District 141.
Council and Staff discussed the details of the ULID process.
MAYOR GARRISON OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CREATING
SANITARY SEWER U.L.I.D. 141.
Ms. Rae Perry-Glass, 1215 Rd 48, asked for clarification of the location of the sewer line
in the road.
Mr. Les Litzenberger, representing Franklin County District 43, 2108 Rd 84, asked
about the hookup and monthly fees after connection to the sewer system.
The Deputy City Clerk read a letter from Cheryl Spengler, 4820 W. Octave St., in
support of the ULID.
Mr. Michael Nellis, 4620 W. Brown, stated some new homeowners in the area did not
have a chance to vote on the ULID.
Mr. Ken Price, 4521 W. Brown, spoke in favor of the ULID.
Ms. Angela Austin, 4621 W. Brown, noted she is a new homeowner in the area and
learned about the project only 2 weeks ago. At this time she is undecided on the issue.
Mr. Mike Kline, representing Fred Suckow, 1220 Rd 48, spoke in favor of the project.
FOLLOWING THE THIRD AND FINAL CALL FOR COMMENTS, EITHER FOR OR
AGAINST,MAYOR GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Ordinance No. 3656, an Ordinance relating to the waterworks utility of the City, including the
sanitary sewerage system and the system of storm or surface water sewers as a part thereof;
authorizing water and sewer revenue bonds and interim financing to pay the cost of carrying out
a portion of the system or plan of additions to and betterments and extensions of the waterworks
utility; and creating Utility Local Improvement District No. 141.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3656, creating Sanitary Sewer U.L.I.D.
141. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I-182—Argent Road Access Ramps:
Ms. Crawford and Mr. Larsen spoke in favor of Alternative 92.
Mr. Watkins, Mr. Garrison and Mr. Kilbury will support Alternative 41.
Mr. Francik prefers Alternative#2, but will OK Alternative#1.
Resolution No.2799,a Resolution Regarding the I-182—Argent Road Access Ramps.
MOTION Ms. Crawford moved to approve Resolution No. 2799, preferring Alternative #2 for
the 1-182—Argent Road Access Point Decision Report. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion failed.
Yes—Crawford, Larsen.No—Garrison, Kilbury, Watkins,Francik.
Resolution No.2800,a Resolution Regarding the 1-182—Argent Road Access Ramps.
MOTION: Mr. Kilbury moved to approve Resolution No. 2800, preferring Alternative #1 for
the 1-182 — Argent Road Access Point Decision Report, Mr. Watkins seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Permanent Utility Easements: Tiegs,Kanna and Schmelling:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to accept the Sanitary Sewer Easement as granted by Frank and
Janet Tiegs, Robert and Vannette Kanna, and Robert Schmelling and, further, authorize the City
Manager to sign the easement. Mr. Kilbury seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to accept the Waterline Easement as granted by Frank and Janet
Tiegs, Robert and Vannette Kanna, and Robert Schmelling and, further, authorize the City
Manager to sign the easement. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Utility Easement and Temporary Construction Easement — Community Unitarian
Universalist Church:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to accept the Permanent Utility Easement as granted by the
Community Unitarian Universalist Church. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to accept the Temporary Construction Easement as granted by
the Community Unitarian Universalist Church. Ms. Crawford seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Amendment No. 1 to the HDR Engineering,Inc.,Professional Services Agreement:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the HDR Engineering Professional Services Contract
amendment for provisions of environmental documentation for the I-182/Argent Rd access
project, and further authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Ms. Crawford seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Michael L. G rrisan, Mayor Webset6r U. Jacksod, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 1sT day of March, 2004
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