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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-01-1965 Minutes7t PASCO$ WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: JUNE19 1965 Meeting called to order at 8:03 P.M. by the Honorable G.E. Carter, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmen present were G.E. Carter, J.G. Bailey, R.L. Greenlee, C.F. Griggs, Fred Robinson, George P. Stork and Russell Wiseman. Also in attendence were Horace E. Menasco, City Manager, D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney, George R. Fisher, City Engineer and Don Gray, representing Gray 6 Osborne, Consulting Engineers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Robinson to approve the minutes of the May 18, 1965 regular meeting. Motion Carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Bills were presented for approval as follows: SALARY Current Expense $28,325.26 Street Dept. 5,190.13 Park Dept. 3,160.75 Cemetery Dept. 1,203.79 Firemen's Pension Golf Course 3,499.55 Arterial Street 423.65 Water Dept. 9,927.63 Equipment Rental 35.36 Water/Sewer Revenue Bond, 1964 L.I.D. #69 Construction Yacht Basin TOTAL ALL DEPARTMENTS $12,391.17 10,272.64 3,519.64 274.19 258.75 2,272.69 177,013.68 8,721.65 4,722.86 36,452.41 3,599.07 15.25 $2599514.00 TOTAL $40,716.43 15,462.77 6,680.39 1,477.98 5,772.24 177,437.33 18,649.28 4,758.22 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Stork that all vouchers properly signed by authorized for payment. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). COMMUNICATIONS: NOAH LOGSDON requested refund in the amount of $15.00 for a business license application, 201 Nixon Street. This business license application was denied by the Planning Commission. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey that this license fee be refunded. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). CARL M. BENWARD Mr. Benward had petitioned the Pasco City Planning Commission for a zone change of Lots 29, 309 31 and 32, Block 26, Helm's Second Addition from Residential R-2 to Commercial C-1. His request was denied by a vote of four (4) favoring and four 64) against. Mr. Benward seeks an appeal of the City Planning Commission's decision. Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Greenlee that a Public Hearing be set on this request for rezoning and that the Public Hearing be held before the City Council on June 15, 1965. Motion Carried. HIGHWAY COMMISSION The City Manager reported that the State Highway Commission has given t eir approval for an open cut to relocate the water main in that area. L.H. MACKEY STATE AID DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS The City Manager reported that Mr. Mackey has indicated the Highway Commission has placed an O.K. on the prospectus of "A" Street and Clark Street extensions as indicated in the revised Six -Year Street Improvement Program. 72 REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS: w tag 24 PAS CO, WASHINGTON n COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 19 1965 MR. E MRS. LEO H. VOLLMER Mr. 6 Mrs. Vollmer requested a transfer of business license(Pasco Motel). hey indicated that they had furnished the cash outlay for payment of business license by the contract purchaser of the Pasco Motel. Following discussion, motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Griggs that this matter be turned to the City Attorney for investigation andcounsel with their attorney and report to the Council with recommendations at the next regular Council Meeting, June 15, 1965. Motion Carried. MR. 6 MRS. A.H. QUACKENBUSH , 210 N. 11th Avenue, Pasco, Washington, as property owners - they are -not satisfied with some of the things which are taking place on 11th Avenue. (1) They protest the placing of gravel and dirt on their property by the builders of Magic Wand Car Wash; (2) They protest putting a five foot side- walk on 11th rather than a nine foot; (3) They protest putting a sidewalk out into the street rather than back to the property line. Following discussion, motion made by Griggs, seconded by Stork that the Council establish that block between Clark and Bonneville to be 62' wide streets between curbs on 11th. Motion Carried. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Bailey that the City pick up the sidewalk waiver on that piece of property and that the side- walk be moved to proper line (9'). Motion Carried. PETITIONS, APPEALS, COMPLAINTS, VISITORS: Petition - Robert A. Shepherd, 931 W. Park. A petition was submitted for street improvement on Aurelia Street from Henry south to Nixon Street and West on Nixon Street to Murray Street. This petition bore ten (10) signatures. Following discussion, motion made by Bailey, seconded by Griggs that this petition be accepted. Motion Carried. BILL LINDSAY was recognized in the audience and spoke on behalf of the 40th Anniversary Air Mail Committee recently appointed. He reported that he was elected Chairman of the group; Mr. Rabideau, "Publicity"; Mr. Parkinson, "Vice Chairman"; Mary Oberst, "Recorder"; Mr. Richardson, "Airline Liason"; and Mr. McKeever, "Budget Adviser." They selected a name for themselves, "AIR MAIL COMMEMORATION COMMITTEE". Mr. Lindsay briefly reported on information acquired to date - showing photographs, etc. He also solicited any information or photographs on news stories which any person within the City of Pasco may have available to them with the idea in mind of eventually placing these commemorative items at the Pasco Airport Terminal to be on display for all visitors. Mayor Carter thanked Mr. Lindsay on behalf of the Council for his most interesting presentation and enthusiasm shown by the Committee. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: John E. Cannon - $50.00 stated that he had suffered injuries in the amount of 50.00 as a result of his vehicle wheel dropping into an open hole on Court Street (Further claims improper warning of open excavation on a public thoroughfare). This claim has been sent to the City's insurance carrier. ORDINANCES: Ordinance No. 1192 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 42 OF ORDINANCE NO. 990 AND PASCO CITY CODE 3-1.94 RELATING TO LICENSE FEE REQUIREMENTS FOR AUCTION SALE AND BEING AN ORDINANCE LICENSING THE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES CARRIED ON IN THE CITY OF PASCO LICENSING ALL SHOWS, EXHIBITIONS AND LAWFUL GAMES CARRIED ON IN THE CITY OF PASCO AND WITHIN ONE MILE OF THE CORPORATED LIMITS THEREOF PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Stork that Ordinance No. 1192 be read by title only. Motion Carried. Ordinance No. 1192 was read by title. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Bailey that Ordinance No. 1192 has been read. Motion Carried. Motion 1 1 73 PASCO, WASHINGTON =' COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING JUNE 11 1965 ORDINANCES: made by Bailey, seconded by Stork to adopt Ordinance No. 1192. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Ordinance No. 1193 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SOLICITATIONS IN THE CITY OF PASCO; REQUIRING A LICENSE THEREFOR AND IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 741 AND ORDINANCE NO. 1140 AND PASCO CITY CODE CHAPTER 3-8 Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Stork that Ordinance No. 1193 be read by title only. Motion Carried. Ordinance No. 1193 was read by title. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Greenlee that Ordinance No. 1193 has been read. Motion Carried. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded bys;Stork to adopt Ordinance No. 1193. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTIONS: Resolution No. 645 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO REPAY INTEREST IN THE AMOUNT OF $44.02 UNDER A TEMPORARY TRANSFER LOAN PROVIDED FOR BY RESOLUTION NO. 587. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Griggs that Resolution No. 645 be read. Motion Carried. Resolution No. 645 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Robinson that Resolution No. 645 has been read. Motion Carried. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Robinson to adopt Resolution No. 645. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Resolution No. 646 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE SUM OF $342.50 FROM THE LIBRARY FUND TO THE LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION -ACQUISITION FUND. Motion made by Robinson, seconded by Greenlee that Resolution No. 646 be read. Motion Carried. Resolution No. 646 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Wiseman that Resolution No. 646 has been read. Motion Carried. Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Stork to adopt Resolution No. 646. Motion carried by six (6) "yes" votes and one (1) "no" vote - Greenlee voting no. Resolution No. 647 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF A TEMPORARY TRANSFER LOAN FROM THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND TO THE PARK FUND UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 628. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Bailey that Resolution No. 647 be read. Motion Carried. Resolution No. 647 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Bailey that Resolution No. 647 has been read. Motion Carried. Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Greenlee to adopt Resolution No. 647. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Resolution No. 648 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO WITHDRAW THE SUM OF $39000.00 FROM YAKIMA FEDERAL SAVINGS 6 LOAN ASSOCIATION, PASCO BRANCH, FROM THE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 64 ACCOUNT. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Robinson that Resolution No. 648 be read. Motion Carried. Resolution No. 648 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Robinson that Resolution No. 648 has been read. Motion Carried. Motion made by Robinson, seconded by Bailey to adopt Resolution No. 648. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). 74 REGULAR MEETING Resolution No. 649 w PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 19 1965 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY TRANSFER LOAN FROM THE ARTERIAL STREET FUND TO MAKE WORK PROGRESS PAYMENTS DUE UNDER L.I.D. NO. 69. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Greenlee to read Resolution No. 649. Motion Carried. Resolution No. 649 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Wiseman that Resolution No. 649 has been read. Motion Carried. Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Griggs to adopt Resolution No. 649. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). OLD BUSINESS: CONSTRUCTION CODE REVIEW BOARD: At this time, Mayor Carter appointed the following in ivi ua s to serve on the a ove named Board. Bob Randolph, O.C. Elvrum, Mr. Hamann, Mark Pence, George Grant. Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Bailey that the Council concur on the Mayor's appointments. Motion Carried. NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL: Mayor Carter stated that two (2) names had beena e to r. Griggs Committee; namely, Charles Barnes and Fred Rodkey and wished the Council to ratify. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Griggs that the Council concur and ratify these two additional names to Mr. Griggs committee. Motion Carried. Mayor Carter made the following appointments on behalf of Mr. Greenlee's committee: Charles Evans, Edward Ash, Bill Wilkins, Eunice A. Allen, Mrs. Dave Butcher and Rosella Johnson. Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Bailey that the Council concur on these appointments. Motion Carried. It was recommended that there be a joint meeting of all committees and that the City Manager write each of these individuals on the committee and request that they attend. NEW BUSINESS: SYCAMORE STREET SEWER: Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Bailey that bids be called or opening at 8:00 P.M. at the regular June 151h City Council Meeting. Motion Carried. COURT STREET WATER MAIN RELOCATION: Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Bailey that bids be called or t is work with an opening time of 8:00 P.M., July 6, 1965. Motion Carried. EQUIPMENT BUILDING: Motion made by Griggs, seconded by Bailey that the City call for bids on the construction of this building (approximately 40' x 601); bids to be opened 8:00 P.M., July 6, 1965 at the regular Council Meeting. Motion Carried. BACK HOE 6 LOADER: Motion made by Stork, seconded by Bailey that bids be called on this equipment for opening at 8:00 P.M., June 15, 1965 and that the bids be re- ferred to Mr. Whetsler and the City Manager for their recommendation as to whether or not to award a bid - to be decided within a thirty day period from bid opening. Motion Carried. BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The business license roster contained four applications for business license and one application for solicitor license. Bee Line Refining Co. Warehouse 2104 E. Lewis Dan Spencer Pasco, Washington Tri City Tile 6 Masonery Inc. Contractor P.O. Box 837 K.F. Thompson, Jr. Richland, Washington 1 1 REGULAR MEETING BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: Jerry Horrobin Ford, Inc. Jerry Horrobin Carson & Barnes Floyd E. Hill PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS Used Car Lot Circus 75 JUNE 10 1965 117 S. 5th Pasco, Washington Hugo, Oklahoma Solicitor M.C. Massey Solicit for Lighthouse 6525 Phinney Ave. N. For The Blind Seattle, Washington Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Griggs that all license applications be accepted with the exception of Carson & Barnes application submitted by Floyd E. Hill for a circus. This application to be held for recommendation from the Chief of Police. Motion Carried. TEEN AGE CLUB Mr. Robinson questioned whether or not there had been an application for the above mention business; also asked Clerk if there was a letter by Mr. DePorter. Clerk advised that because there had not been a health slip filed by the Health Dept. on this business application, the application and letter relative to the application had not been presented. Upon request by Robinson, the following application and letter were read: (Application) Teen Age Nite Club, 103 3rd Avenue, with dancing, license fee - $37.50, signed May 24, 1965 by Donald J. DePorter and Louis Alongi. (Letter) "We are planning to open a teenage night club, catering to teenagers from age 15 to 20. We will serve soft drinks, expresso coffee, and poor boy sandwiches. We will have live music and a folk singer for entertainment. There will be two adults, one woman, one man, plus an off duty policeman there at all times. The trade name will be Mario's. Our hours will be from 8:00 o'clock P.M. to midnight, Monday through Saturday. We have talked to many prominent people in the area and they think this is a very good idea for the teenagers. We sincerely hope the Council will approve the license. /S/ Louis Alongi and Donald J. DePorter No action taken. MISCELLANEOUS: MOTOR BIKES: Councilman Bailey introduced the subject of noisy motor bikes, the City Manager to talk this over with the Chief of Police and request closer en- forcement of any laws pertinent to noisy vehicles and faulty tailpipes. APPROACHES TO ARTERIAL: Councilman Wiseman registered a complaint on behalf of citizens of Pasco t at driving onto or off of some of these arterials, the dropoffs are unnecessarily rough. LITTLE LEAGUE: Mayor Carter introduced the subject of a joint meeting to be held between P.U.D., School Officials and City Administration for the purpose of dis- cussion of Little League Ball Parks. FRONTAGE ROADS: The idea of frontage roads adjacent to West Lewis Street was touched on briefly. ZONING ORDINANCE: It was questioned as to the status of the new zoning ordinance. The City Manager reported that there would be a public hearing for the Planning Commission on the new zoning ordinance. This public hearing to be June 9, 1965. MAINTENANCE OF 4TH AVENUE AND LEWIS STREET: The City Manager reported that, as requested, he had contacted Mr. Foster, District Engineer for the Department of Highways at Yakima with reference to an additional seal from 8th East to the ByPass on Lewis. Mr. Foster gives no encouragement as to this possibility. They have accelerated their maintenance program by two years and this, they indicate, is maximum. Mr. Foster did indicate the possibility of widening N. 4th adjacent to the park, the work does include pre -leveling that will be done to the Glade Road. The widening of 4th Street adjacent to Volunteer Park would indicate a PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING JUNE 1, 1965 MAINTENANCE OF 4TH AVENUE AND LEWIS STREET - CONTINUED: possible saving to t e City of $1,M.00 on a previous City planned project. Any further discussion relative to additional seal on Lewis Street would have to be directed to the Highway Commission at Olympia. CLARK STREETWIDTH: Following discussion, motion made by Griggs, seconded by Greenlee that Clark Street be extended at the same width (621) curb to curb. Motion carried by six (6) "yes" votes, one (1) "no" vote (Wiseman voting no). At this time, discussion was briefly entered into relative to bid opening for - striping the width of "A" Street, etc. SOUTH 4TH AVENUE TEMPORARILY'CLOSED: Councilman Greenlee stated that during the convention or t e s Association to be held June 18, 19 and 20th that on Saturday, June 19th, there would be a luau held directly across the street from the Elk's Club. Following discussion, motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Griggs that the Elk's Lodge be permitted to have South 4th Street between Columbia and South Street closed for through traffic between the hours of 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M., June 19, 1965. Motion Carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Griggs that the Council adjourn. Motion Carried. 44:ter, Mayor ATTEST: Esther Sc lagel, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED THIS. day of , 1965. City Clerk 1 1 1