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Home My WebLink About06-06-1967 Minutes77 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: JUNE 69. 1967 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable G.E. Carter, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's -Representative. Councilmen present were: G.E. Carter, J.G. Bailey, R.L. Greenlee, Russell Wiseman, George Stork and Donald Cooper. Councilman Fred Robinson was absent from the meeting. Also present were: City Manager, Director of Administration, Director of Public Works, City Attorney and City Engineer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 309 Motion made by Stork, seconded by Wiseman that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held May 16, 1967, be approved as written. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT ROLL - RESOLUTION NO. 709: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING PROS AND CONS RELATIVE TO SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT ROLL. The City Manager reported the Hearing had been properly posted and published. The following letter was read from the City Engineer: "Due to an error in taking off lot frontages when making up the assessment roll for the 1966 sidewalk construction program, two adjustments are needed in the assessment roll. 1. Lot 12, Block 6, Helm's 2nd Addition; Owner: Dan Klundt Reduce assessment by $9.79. 2.. Lot 22, Block 6, Helm's 2nd Addition; Owner: John Knight Increase assessment by $9.79. The frontage of Lot 22, Block 6, Helm's 2nd Addition was taken off as 25 feet wide, but is actually platted as 30 feet. This 5 foot error was then pushed west to the end of the block resulting in Lot 12, Block 6, Helm's 2nd Addition being assessed for 5 feet more than it should have been." Motion made by Cooper, seconded by Wiseman that recommendation of City Engineer be accepted, and the assessment on Lot 12, Block 6, Helm's 2nd Addition be reduced by $9.79, and Lot 22, Block 6, Helm's 2nd Addition be increased by $9.79. Motion Carried. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Carter for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR VACATION OF 8TH AVENUE BETWEEN LEWIS STREET 6 COLUMBIA STREET - GRIGGS DEPARTMENT STORE: The City Manager reported the vacation request had been duly posted. There were no written protests-. Discussion ensued regarding traffic control at 7th, 9th and 10th Avenues if vacation request was granted. An Engineering study is being made by the Staff to alleviate traffic congestion. Motion made by Cooper, seconded by Stork that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary Ordinance to vacate 8th Avenue from Lewis Street to Columbia Street for the Council's consideration. Motion Carried. MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE REZONING OF LOTS 1 TO 4 INCLUSIVE, AND LOTS 30 TO 32 INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 4, GRAY'S AMENDED ADDITION TO PASCO, FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO COMMERCIAL C-1: The City Manager reported request had been duly posted and published. There were no written protests. A letter was read from Lyle Balderson, City Planning Commission, recommending proposed zone change. 310 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING JUNE 6, 1967 PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED: W.E. DARLIN,.G.�TOON.L was recognized and stated he felt "A" Street was no longer M iMleof r residential use since traffic had been increased by improvement of street and designation as a truck route. He favored the rezoning. W. SARGENT - spoke in favor of rezoning as he felt it would upgrade the property, ana permit better utilization as commercial property. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Carter for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. Motion made by Cooper, seconded by Bailey that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary Ordinance for the rezoning of Lots 1 to 4 inclusive, and Lots 30 -to 32 inclusive, Block 4, Gray's Amended Addition to Pasco from Residential R-2 to Commercial C-1 for the Council's consideration. Motion Carried. OLD BUSINESS: SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY - LOT 4 BLOCK 2 ACRE PARK ADDITION: No bids were receive for this property. k$1,000.00 minimum sale price set by Council). JOB 66-9 - L.I.D. #75: A letter was read from City Engineer stating work had been completed on L.I.D. 5 (Sylvester Addition Street Improvement) according to plans and specifications, and recommended the work be accepted and the Tax Commission and Department of Labor and Industries be notified. CJ r 1 Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Bailey that recommendation of City Engineer be accepted on L.I.D. #75, and the Tax Commission and Department of Labor and Industries be notified. Motion Carried. DEMOLITION WORK ORDER #67-1 117 N. FRONT AVENUE: A letter was read from City Engineer sT77ng_;ork hadbeen complete by Columbia Excavating Company at 117 N. Front Avenue according to specifications, and recommended acceptance of same. Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Cooper that recommendation of City Engineer be accepted on Demolition Work Order #67-1. Motion Carried. CITY/COUNTY SEWER AGREEMENT: An Agreement for City/County Sanitary Sewer facilities was read in its entirety. This Agreement provides for the extension of sewer service outside the City limits to accomodate large developing areas. It is under- stood and agreed that extensions of the sanitary sewer system into those portions of the plant service area outside the corporate limits of the City shall be financed,,constructed and operated by the County. It is further agreed that upon annexation, the system shall become the property of the City of Pasco. The City would agree to treat effluent from the system for a unit charge to be paid by the County for each connection equal to double the amount of the in -City sewer service charge. The County would hold the City harmless for operation of the basic plant and sewage collection system. Discussion arose as to bonded indebtedness in the event of annexation, capacity of present City facility and revenues to be derived from such service. These questions were answered by the City Manager with the aid of illustrated graphs showing present City limits and projected growth. Motion made by Cooper, seconded by Wiseman that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Agreement for the City of Pasco. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). N �,n PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS: JUNE 69 1967 BILLS• Bills were presented against the City of Pasco as follows: CLAIMS Current Expense TOTAL Street 359593.28 Cemetery 119560.30 Park 149932.75 Water 19358.75 Equipment Rental 29587.23 Recreation 69,438.66 Arterial Street 813646.55 Firemen's Pension 21645.18 Yacht Basin 3,217.66 Urban Renewal 561.13 TOTAL: CLAIMS SALARIES TOTAL 12,88 97 359593.28 48,483.75 119560.30 31372.45 149932.75 444.36 19358.75 10803.11 29587.23 30851.63 69,438.66 11,646.75 813646.55 20,293.3Q 21645.18 572.48 3,217.66 98.30 561.13 659.43 699165.52 699165.52 632.50 632.50 21.76 21.76 337.05 1_0326.92 1,663.97 1126028.92 559283.19 167,312.11 Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Cooper that Warrant Nos. 10164 - through 10292 have been approved for payment this 6th day of June, 1967. Motion Carrie y roll call vote of six (6). BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license applications await approval of t e =i : GAMMILL PAINTING & DECORATING, W.V. Gammill, Contractor, 1606 Platt — Richland, Wash. BIG PIERRE LUMBERYARD Lumber Yard, 2222 W. Court - Pasco, Wash., TINY TOTS, roy Gray, 0 W. Lewis - Pasco, Wash., Photographer WEST SYLVESTER CONOCO V. Cowen, Service Station, 1132 W. Sylvester - Pasco, Wash. ROLAND S TEXACO Roland Smathers, Service Station, 1835 W. Sylvester - Pasco, Wash. HYGRA E FODUCTS CORP., N. Holman, Wholesale Delivery, N. 707 Regal - Spokane, Wn. Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Wiseman that all business license applications be approved. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1279: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS AS PROVIDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 709 AND LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE AMOUNT THEREOF AGAINST THE SEVERAL LOTS, TRACTS, PARCELS OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY SHOWN ON SAID ROLL, Ordinance No. 1279 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Cooper that the insertion of "ten equal annual installments" in Section 3, Paragraph 1, be added to Ordinance No. 1279. Motion Carried. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Wiseman that Ordinance No. 1279 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTION NO. 713: A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS; DESCRIBING THEIR LOCATION; AND REQUIRING THAT SAID CONSTRUCTION BE DONE AT THE COST AND EXPENSE OF THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS. Resolution No. 713 was read in its entirety. Following discussion, motion made by Bailey, seconded by Stork that Resolution No. 713 be tabled. Motion Carried. (This item of business to be discussed at Workshop Meeting, June 13, 1967 - Staff will study the location of street signs in relationship to sidewalk construction). MANAGER'S REPORT: CALL FOR BIDS - AMBULANCE: Minimum specifications were read for a second ambulance and the City Manager requested permission to Call for Bids. Motion made by Cooper, seconded by Wiseman that the City Manager be authorized to Call for Bids under specifications quoted. a 3.1.2' PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING MANAGER'S REPORT - CONTINUED: JUNE 69 1967 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Cooper that the motion be amended to include, "installation of 110 volt inverter." Motion Carried. Main motion carried, as amended. URBAN RENEWAL PROGRAM: The newsletter has been distributed and a complete report will be given at Workshop Meeting, June 13, 1967. P.U.D. WATER SYSTEM: The City Manager gave a brief report on possible transfer of P.U.D. Water System. There will be a meeting of the P.U.D. Commissioners and a complete report will be given at Workshop Meeting, June 13, 1967. 1967 BUDGET REVISIONS: Revisions in the City of Pasco, 1967 Budget, are being prepared and.will be presented at Workshop Meeting, June 13, 1967. ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES MEETING: Councilmen Bailey and Wiseman were appointed voting delegates and Councilman Stork, an alternate delegate to the Association of Washington Cities Meeting, to be held June 21, 22, and 23, 1967, in Seattle, Washington. PETITION: The City Manager read a petition signed by eight (8) property owners toorm an L.I.D. for the purpose of paving with asphaltic concrete, a 12 -foot width of the alley between North Norbart Street and North Francis Street, bounded by West Brown and West Marie Street. The City Staff will study this request and report at a later date. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Stork that the meeting adjourn. Motion Carried. ATTEST: RUTH MODESKY, CITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED this day k-. s G.E. CARTER, MAYOR 1 L 1