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Home My WebLink About05-04-1965 Minutes61 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS . REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: MAY 49 1965 Regular meeting of the City Council called to order at 8:02 P.M. by the Honorable G.E. Carter, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk. Councilmen present were G.E. Carter, J.G. Bailey, R.L. Greenlee, C.F. Griggs, Fred Robinson, George P. Stork and Russ Wiseman. Also in attendance were Horace E. Menasco, City Manager; D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney and George R. Fisher, City Engineer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 20, 1965 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by .Griggs that the minutes of the April 20, 1965 meeting be approved. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing - Preliminary'Assessment Roll of L.I.D. No. 71. Notice of Public Hearing as published was read by the City Manager. This is on a sanitary sewer project, Sycamore Street. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open. Mr. John Mitchell spoke from the floor stating he had contacted several individuals within the area and that they were in favor of the project. He also was much in favor of the Local Improvement District. He asked questions as to the number of years over which the assessment could be paid and was answered by the Council. Also, the question was presented as to the approximate time of starting construction. Answer: Approximately the first part of June, bids would be called. The Mayor requested comments in protest. -There were none. No written protests were received. THE MAYOR DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Public Hearing - Revision of Six -Year Street Improvement Program. Notice of Public Hearing was read. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open. There was one letter read in the Public Hearing which was received May 4, 1965 from Henry Glenn Williams, 1003 S. 5th, Pasco, Washington as follows: "I am in the process of establishing a Service Station on the corner of A and Maitland Stre6ts, and I am definitely in favor of your improvement program to raise the strett level between Chestnut and Maitland Streets." Mrs. Longsdorf, 13th 6 A, spoke against the improvement of "A" Street. Mr. D.P. Jones, 10th & A. spoke against sidewalks on both sides of the street and indicated that "A" Street Improvement would place his sign shop in a hole. Mr. C.D. Gibson, A 6 Pacific (Acme Welding) questioned the plan for drainage in that Mr. Dan Andersons. A & Walnut, spoke against the improvement of "A" on the same basis as Mr.Dorndorf . Mr. Rodkey� spoke against the improvement of "A" Street --stating it was his opinion t azo t"�treet would be a truck route only temporarily and that if it be improved, it would probably remain a truck route as well as a speed track. Also, that this would work a hardship on the residents in the area. Mrs W.W. Sargent, spoke for the improvement of "A" Street in the event that it would remain a permanent truck route. He also questioned that should this be a permanent area. It was explained that drainage at that corner would go right into the storm sewer and Mr. Griggs indicated that drainage would be taken care of at the same time the street is built. Walt Dornd.,orrf, spoke against the improvement of "A" Street --stating this would work trot a hardship on the citizens living in that area, most of whom are elderly or pensioners. Mr. Dan Andersons. A & Walnut, spoke against the improvement of "A" on the same basis as Mr.Dorndorf . Mr. Rodkey� spoke against the improvement of "A" Street --stating it was his opinion t azo t"�treet would be a truck route only temporarily and that if it be improved, it would probably remain a truck route as well as a speed track. Also, that this would work a hardship on the residents in the area. Mrs W.W. Sargent, spoke for the improvement of "A" Street in the event that it would remain a permanent truck route. He also questioned that should this be a permanent 62 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR .MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED: MAY 49 1965 truck route whether or not it would have any bearing on the zoning there. Mr. Carter indicated no change. Mr. Anderson, 7th 6 A stated he had contacted the residents in the area and that e about 90 id not want "A" Street improved. It was his opinion it would be foolish to spend that amount of money on !'A" Street. Mr. Hammerstrom representing the Northern Pacific Railway Company, questioned whether or not the protest of the improvement program would be of any avail. Answer: This is an updating of the proposed program and the protests do not constitute enough to kill the proposed program. Mr. Hammerstrom stated the Northern Pacific was not against the improvement of the community - he suggested that it appeared to him that this cost should be against everyone in the community in that this is benefitting the property owners only 35%. He stated that the property of the Northern Pacific was not improved in the amount of $6.00 per front foot. KK.Livermore, speaking for his mother (Lewis & Chase). He stated that Mrs. Livermore's property was still listed as County property and had not been annexed to the City; therefore, should not be assessed. This to be checked in detail and Mrs. Livermore advised. Mrs. Cole, lith 6 "A", stated $6.00 a foot is too much - that it could be done cheaper and that she is not going to pay it. John Steltick requested information as to how much it would cost to put sidewalk in.that area. Harr Moore, 10th 6 West "A" stated he was for the improvement of "A" Street and against the improvement of "A" Street. Reason for: By improving "A" Street, it increases the value of the property, most of this property being industrial and it should Jreatly increase the value. Reason against: A by-pass may take a great majority of the through traffic away from "A" Street and the need may not be as great. `_fi There were no protest letters presented. CLOSED. PAYMENT OF BILLS: THE MAYOR DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING The City Manager read the tabulation of bills 208.04 SALARY Current Expense $28,869.88 Street 4,923.53 Cemetery 1,180.00 Golf 3,012.30 Park 2,932.25 Arterial Street 140.62 Equipment Rental 67.85 Water 9,294.84 Library 2,563.28 Library C 6 A Vater/Sewe.r. Revenue Bond -1964 Fund 389.89 Firemen"s Pension Fund Yacht Basin Fn. Co. Reg. Ping. Commission 1,391.32 Grand Total: presented to the City as follows: TOTAL $ 39354.75 $320224.63 208.04 5,131.57 101.22 1,281.22 10431.49 4,443.79 19670.06 4,602.31 589176.83 58,317.45 49919.83 4,987.68 79308.41 16,603.25 19175.62 39738.190 846.47 77,684.16 78,074.05 258.75 129.63 246.09 1,637.41 $511 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey that all bills properly signed be approved for payment. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Hammerstrom: Northern Pacific Railway, requested a copy of these minutes be mailed to im. City Clerk requested ratification of refund given to the Rebel Fix -It Shop Harry Oliver) in the amount of $15.00. This application for business. license was PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED: 63 MAY 49 1965 rejected by the Planning Commission. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Griggs that this refund be ratified. Motion carried by roll call vote of.seven (7). PETITIONS, APPEALS, COMPLAINTS, VISITORS: The City Manager reported that in connection with the street improvement program, most of the excavation portion of the work has been done and that from this point forward, it will be a building process rather than a digging process. From this .point of the.program on, it is finish work. Discussion was entered into relative to spaces 24" and under between sidewalk and -street (to be filled in rather than planted in lawn); plans for the area between Nixon and 4th. on North 3rd. -parking curb,.sidewalk, etc.; sidewalk near the Community Center; the area of Robert Frost School and Richardson Park relative to pedestrian safety; angle parking, stripping and safety precautions in the vicinity of the Hart property and Hub Grocery on Sylvester; sidewalks near Emerson School; these to be discussed later at Workshop Meetings. Mr. Kilbury,a visitor, spoke from the floor - asked if the letter from Mr. Harvey G. Williams had been read (it had). Mr. James and Mr. Brown were recognized and invited.to speak. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: None ORDINANCES: Ordinance No. 1188: AN ORDINANCE CREATING AN EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND; SPECIFYING THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH SAID FUND IS CREATED, AND DIRECTING THE MANNER IN WHICH SAID FUND SHALL BE ADMINISTERED. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Stork to read Ordinance No. 1188 -by title only. Motion Carried. Ordinance No. 1188 was read by title. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Greenlee that Ordinance No. 1188 has been read. .Motion Carried. Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Robinson to adopt Ordinance No. 1188. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Ordinance No. 1189: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS ROLL OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 70, WHICH HAS BEEN CREATED AND ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING A PART OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING CERTAIN ARTERIAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY, AS PROVIDED IN ORDINANCE NO. 1131, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE NO. 1182, AND LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE AMOUNT THEREOF AGAINST THE SEVERAL LOTS, TRACTS, PARCELS OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY SHOWN ON SAID ROLL. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Bailey to read Ordinance 1189 by title only. Motion.Carried. Ordinance No. 1189 was read.Motion made by Robinson, seconded by Wiseman that Ordinance No.'1189 had been read by title only. Motion Carried. Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Stork.to adopt Ordinance No. 1189. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Ordinance No. 1190: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING POSITIONS AND EMPLOYMENTS WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF PASCO, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1185. Motion made by Bailey, seconded by,Griggs to read Ordinance No. 1190 by title only. Motion Carried. Ordinance No. 1190 was read by title. Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Stork that Ordinance No. 1190 has been read by title only. Motion Carried.: Motion made by Stork, seconded by Bailey to adopt Ordinance No. 1190. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven(7). PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTIONS: Resolution No. 642: 64 MAY 49 1965 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR -TO APPOINT A COMMITTEE TO CONSIST OF NO MORE THAN SEVEN MEMBERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF COORDINATING ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 40TH. ANNIVERSARY OF THE AIR MAIL FLIGHT SERVICE OF THE CITY OF PASCO. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey that Resolution No. 642 be read. Motion Carried. Resolution No. 642 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Bailey that Resolution No. 642 has been:read. Motion Carried. Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Griggs to adopt Resolution No. 642. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Resolution No. 643: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVISED AND EXTENDED COMPREHENSIVE STREET PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PASCO. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Griggs that Resolution N. 643 be read. Motion Carried. Resolution No. 643 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Bailey seconded by Stork that Resolution No. 643 has been read. Motion Carried.' Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Bailey to adopt Resolution No. 643. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). OLD BUSINESS: Appointments to Neighborhood Councils: Several of the Councilmen requested more time for preparation ot their list and the Mayor, having:only two lists'to refer to at this meeting, delayed announcement until the next regular meeting. Arterial Street Right of Way Adquisition: Options were presented as follows: 1. Adam Zacher and Rebins A. Zacher, $7,200.00 2. F.E. Wright and Clara Wright, $1,155.00. For right of way in connection with the Arterial Street Program. Following dis- cussion, motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Stork that the vouchers for payment for.these.options be approved (Parcel #4 6 #5). Motion carried by roll call vote of six ■ yes" votes and one "no" vote (Mr. Griggs voting no). Mr. Greenlee suggested that the City Engineer or Manager:be instructed that before these warrants are signed and accepted by these parties that some agreement be made to immediately re -do and make Mead Street possible. Award Bid - Vehicle (Bids received April 20 1965): Following discussion, motion made by Bailey, seconded by Griggs that the City accept the bid of Osborne Chevrolet in the amount of $5,719.80 plus tax. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven(7). NEW BUSINESS: Proposed Sale of L.I.D. #70 Bonds: A letter was read from Terry Thompson Cmmpany whereby e proposes, o pay the City of Pasco $100.00 per each'$100.00 principle amount plus accrued interest for all of the legally issued 4.25% bonds of Pasco, Washington Local Improvement District No. 70." Following discussion, motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Griggs that the City Manager contact at least three other firms interested in bidding on L.I.D. Bonds and that the City Manager report back at the next regular council meeting. Mr. Thompson to also be advised. Motion Carried. Proposed Change Order - Street Contract - 10th. 6 Washington Street: A proposed Change Order was presented for Council discussion relative to the.. widening of 10th. adjacent to the bridge. This Change Order was discussed and rejected. Proposed Change Order - Gray 6 Osborne - "A" Street 6 Clark Street:. A proposed Change Order was read by the City Manager which includes the following: ,a w f 65 .ry PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING MAY 49 1965 NEW BUSINESS - CONTINUED: "Change Order - "A" Street & Clark Street Description Length Cost Cum. Total 1. "A" Street Chase:'-: Lewis - "A" 0.18 Mi. $ 279900 $. 279900. "A": Chase - 10th 0.80 Mi. 1149700 1429600 "A": 10th-lst 0.61 Mi, 839100 225,700 "A": 1st -Oregon 0.58 Mi. 67,500 2932200 2. Clark Street ucas- ewes " ' 0:34 Mi. 3319100 3249300 TOTAL: 'mi, , $3249300 This proposed Change Order was discussed in detail, the total proposed improvement to "A" Street amounting to $293,200.00 and the improvement to Clark Street, $31,100.00 for a total of $324,300.00 (2.51 Mi.) Following discussion, motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey that these descriptions be referred to as Paragraph I: "A" Street and Paragraph II: Clark Street and that the proposed Change Order for Clark Street be accepted (Paragraph II) and that action on the "A" Street Change Order be witheld for further discussion (Paragraph I). This Change Order to be after the ten day appeal period for L.I.D. No. 70 Final Roll. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) ("A" Street Proposal to be discussed at Workshop Meeting). BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: Carl's American Highway Ser. Service Station 2411 E. Lewis Carl J. Peoples Pasco, Washington Lone Star Cement Corp. Bulk Cement Distr. Big Pasco Indus. Park F.P. McNamara E Vince Roeder Pasco, Washington, West Coast Karate School Karate School 425 W. Yakima Winston G. Morrow & Ron Lloyd Pasco, Washington Hol'N One Donut Shop Restaurant 1129 W. Court Irene M. Henze Pasco, Washington Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Greenlee that all licenses be approved. Motion Carried. MISCELLANEOUS: The City Manager gave a resume of the progress of the street improvement work. An organization memo was presented to each Councilman. This memorandum indicated Mrs. Warren as Deputy in charge of Accounting Procedures within the Clerk's Office and Mrs. Ruth Rindt as Deputy in connection with Clerical type work within the City Clerk's Office and Mr. McKeever as Purchase Agent and Supervisor in charge of Equipment Rental for the City of Pasco. It also set forth Mr. Whetsler under the Director of Public Works for maintenance type activities, etc. and Mr. Kau on the construction under the Director of Public Works. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Griggs to adjourn. Motion Carried. G.E. CARTER, MAYOR ATTEST: d st e c age , �City er PASSED and APPROVED this of 1965 "yve