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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-21-1949 Minutes1578 REGULAR MEETING PASCO, WASHITdGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS June 21,1949 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:10 P. M., Honorable Mayor John Beck presiding. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were L. E. Bonnett, C. S. Churchman, Chas. Grigg, A. T. Hostetter, H. G. Lake and T. �i. Overlie. Councilman absent was. Raymond Hicks. City Attorney Orville B. Olson and City Engineer Clarence B. Shain were present. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SET ASIDE by unanimous consent. WATER FOLLIES: (J. E. Holliet) Mr. Holliet requests permission to locate the Nater mollies Carnival, July 23rd through July 31st, on city property in Block 22 between 2nd and 3rd on Columbia. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Bonnett that the request be granted with no traffic from alley to Columbia on 3rd. Motion carried. TRUCK ROUTE: (Chamber of Commerce and Civil Affairs Committee) Mr. Thomas and Mr. 'Tuttle presented a sketch showing truck By-pass Route for consideration. After the Cobncil reviewed the sketch Motion was made by Bonnett � seconded by Overlie that this be turned to the City Engineer for study and report at next regular meeting. Motion carried. FENCE TO HIGH & ON CITY PROPERTY (Harry Stuurman) Mr. Stuurman reports that contractor Gibbs obtained a building permit to erect a fence for him,now he finds fence is to high and four feet on City property. P.Iotion made by Grigg, s econded b y Churchman that I11r. Stuurman be allowed to leave the fence within side walk line but make it lower to conform with Ordinance. Itiiotion carried. PETITION: MA Saylor spoke for 31 signers protesting the action of the City in removing parking meters for a distance of 165 feet east and west on Lewis and north on 4th asking that the matter be set for hearing and reconsideration with signers permitted to attend and state their views. Motion made by Churchman, seconded by Hostetter that this be turned to street committee and city engineer for study and report. Motion carried. PARK BOARD ADVISORY COMIIIITTEE: Miss Akers spoke for the Committee requesting that the four streets bordering on the Memorial Park be surgaced. Overlie advises there is no money in this years budget for this work. Hendler spoke of ball park location also stop signs or slow signs at each intersection. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Overlie that stop signs and 15 mile speed zone signs turned to engineer and street committee to recommend black topping pr5gram be submitted in 1950 budget. Motion carried. LON LEEPER: East side development committee. Mr. Leeper stated at a meeting of the committee property owners request per- mission to put crank case oil on streets with their own equipment. City Engineer thinks this would be all right. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Churchman granting permission. Motion carried. '3.EGULAR ORDER Or' BUSINESS RESUI+;IED by unanimous consent. READING OF THE MINUTES: Set aside. COMMUNICATIONS: Call for Bids. (600 tons patching material) One bid was received, opende and read as follows: From Columbia Asphalt Paving Company: A -U -sing 5/8" 1,Ainus Crushed Stone, meeting State specifications at $6.70 per ton. B -using 3/4" Minus Crushed Gravel, meeting State specifications, at $6.50 per ton. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Bonnett to accept the Columbia "sphalt Paining Cpmpany's bid on 5/8" minus crushed stone at $6.70 per ton, as recommended by the Engineer. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). JOHN W. CUNNINGHAM & ASSOCIATES: (Release)for McKeller and Venneberg. A letter from John W. Cunningham & Associates was read stating release of contract for McKeller and Venneberg were attached, when signed by contractors and returned the payment of retained percentages should be approved the first meeting in July 1949. CONCURRENCE TO ORDINANCE NO. 648. Planning; Commission. A letter was read from the Planning Commission concurring on a permit to erect an office building of wooden structure at 5th and Ainsworth. REGULAR MEETING (CONT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAI -nERS June 21, 1949 A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce petitioning the City Council to project a comprehensive study on additional office space for the business departments of the city. Ed Hendler spoke relativelio the schools taking over the recreational program and activities thus releasing the tuilding which could be used for addition- al needed space. It was mentioned that the Bi -County Garage Building at 3rd & Clark might be purchased, floor space 80 x 140. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Overlie to build a new fire hall. Motion lost by roll call vote of 4 to 2, Grigg and Overlie voting "Yes". Motion made by Bonnett,seconded by Lake to build a new City Hall. Motion lost by roll call vote account tie vote. Grigg, Hostetter & Overlie voting "No:. Motion made by Hostetter that.the City make provisions by some manner or means to construct ample water storage, that the City Lngineer be requested to turns in recommendation on financing same. Motion seconded by Grigg and carried unanimous. Motion made by Churchman to table motion for recommendation from the City Engineer. Motion withdrawn. Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Lake that the building committee be authorized to look into the purchase of build- ing across the street for $45,000.00 or less and bring in a report. Motion lost by roll call vote account tie. Churchman, Grigg & Hostetter voting "Nid. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Hostetter to table provious motion. Motion lost account tie vote. Bonnett, churchman and Lake voting "No". 1.4otion made by Grigg, seconded by Overlie to adjourn.t Motion lost account of tie. Bonnett, Churchman & Lake voting "No". Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Lake that the Building Committee look into building temporary building on city property adjacent city hall. Motion lost account tie. Grigg, Hostetter & Overlie voting "No". Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Overlie that the Building Committee look into the possibility of building a fire station adjacent city hall. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Hostetter voting "No". ACCUMULATIVE BUILDING FUND: City Attorney to give opinion on using this fund for other than City Mall Building. METER SPACE CHANGED TO LOADING ZONE: A request that one meter space be changed to loading zone at 208 No. 4th, signed by A. M. Putra, Harold Olson, von Skill and YV. L. Granger. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Hostetter that this be turned to City Engineer and Police Department. LOADING ZONE: Tri -City Nash, 323 W. Clark A letter was read from Richard W. McFarland requesting a loading zone adjoining present driveway. Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Hostetter that this be turned to the City Engineer and Police Committee for recommendation. Motionrcarried. FEDERAL WORKS AGENCY: (Library Room --Recreation Building.) A.letter was reed from the Division Engineer's Office, serving notice of renewal of lease for a period from July 1, 1949 to June 30, 1950, on Library Room at the Recreation Building now being used by the "'elective service Board. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett empowering the Mayor to sign renewal Lease. Motion carried. NAVAL AIR BASE: ('Inactive) A letter was read from Naval Air Station. C. J. Nash stating this station is now in an inactive status but has not been declared surplus to Navy needs. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION CONTRACT 1-36r-5323 Lease covers 4 rooms in the Administration Building at Pasco Air Port. Regarding foot note relative to Mayor's authority to sign, City Attorney to answer letter. RODENT PROBLEM AT DUMP: A letter was read from Paul Sauers desiring to exterminate rats. Notaction taken. State Health Office to send rodent control crew to this area and instruct city employees how to keep rodents under control. APPOINTMENT: Charles 'Tudor, M. D., District Health Dfficer. A letter was read from Mayor Beck appointing Charles Tudor as District Health Officer, beginning at once. Complying with recommendation of Dr. Kahl of the state Department of Health. SECURING TITLE TO IJAvY AIR BASE --Pasco A letter was read from Warren G. Magnuson stating he would bring this matter officially to the attention of the navy Department and reply as soon as possible. At this time Councilman Lake was excused. DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Dr. Tudor submitted area actiVity report for April and May 1949 also requirements set out for Frank Coles Trailer Camp. 1580 NT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS June 21, 1949 A letter was read from Ralph W. Kerslake, District Traffic Engineer regarding the parking restrictions on such streets (State Highways). REFUNDS: City Licenses; Treasurer's Receipts were returned and refunds requested as follows: Do -Nut -Inn Receipt No. 4555 $10.00 Bakery Products " If 4914 25.00 (House'to House) Mrs. Onie Howard Grave Lot 7 Blk 5 Grave 8 Rec. No. .2987 $50.00 Motion made by Bonnett, seconded by Churchman that the City Treasurer be authorized to make the above refunds. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). PETITION: PETITION TO CONSTRUCT CURBS AND SIDEWALKS ON TIME STREETS FRONTING ON LOTS 17, 18, and 19 of BLOCK 2, OTKEEFE'S SECOND ADDITION TO PASCO, WASHINGTON. Forming local improvement district to cover cost. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Applications as follows were read. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Bonnett that applications approved by the Committee be issued. Motion carried. Gale Brothers Inc. The Mvr Kay Shoppe Bonnie Studio Johnson & Ball The Wren House Washington Street Irlill Fuzzy's Shoppee Bawden Studio Valley Plumbing & Heating Co. The Manor J. N. Indergard Th'e Cuppard Apex Restaurant Clayton C. Avery Empare General Contractors Da n"P- Cartright G. W. Conrad Bouten Construction Company Garage 319 W. Clark Clothing 415 W. Lewis Night Club Photo's Kennewick Contractors 23 Cascade St., Kennewick Dress Shop 110 No. 4th Building Contractors 116 Wash. St., Kennewick Tailoring 1120 E. Hagerman Park Motel, Kennewick Kennewick, Washington Restaurant North A rthur Wholesale Del. by truck College Place Restaurant & Fountain 122 Tacoma Restaurant 217 Lewis Building Contractor Route #P'1, Pasco RFD # 1 515.'Bonneville', • �� Accounting Contractor 823 Henry Bank Building(Pasco) Spokane, Washington RENTING: LOADING AND UNLOADING SPACE. Del Bunch, nayal ('ab Company submitted an application for a loading and unloading zone at 115 -No. 2nd (•Bus Station) . Iuiotion made by Grigg, seconded by Overlie that this be held up and turned to Police Committee for recommendation at next regular meeting. Motion carried. )IRECKING YARD --NORTH ARTHUR. Mr..aShain reports on wrecking yard. Account existing before annexation can not be abated as a Nuisance; has a high fence to shut off view of tangled wreckage scattered on the property. He recommends the proprietor be urged to plant shrubbery around the fence. READII•:G OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 661: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE WORTH ONE-HALF OF BLOCK TWENTY-FIVE, HELIVIIIS SECOND ADDITION TO PASCO, WASHINGTON AS A SHOPPING CENTER AND CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO A SHOPP" ING CENTER. y Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Churchman that Ordinance into. 661 be given the first reading. Motion carried. Hostetter voting "No". Ordinance No. 661 was read. Motion made by Overlie, seconded by Churchman that Ordinance No. 661 has been given the first reading. Motion carried. The months budget report ' of each department, for the month .of May- Was 'furnished each- memb.e,r ,by the City 6lerk. PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR I,IEETING ( CONT) COUNCIL CHAMBERS June 21, 1949 ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Grigg, seconded by Hostetter that the meeting adjourn to the next regular meeting, Tuesday, 8: �uly 5, 1949. Motion arried. ATTEST: ADAH M. PERRY, CITY K PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 3 DAY OF)<?S , 1949 ITY CLERK Q