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Home My WebLink About08-01-1967 Minutes325 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: AUGUST 10 1967 Meeting called to order at 8:04 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, Fred Robinson, George Stork and Donald Cooper. Councilman Russell Wiseman was absent from the meeting. Also present were: City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer and Director of Public Works. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Cooper that the minutes of the regular Council Meeting held July 18, 1967, be approved as written. Motion Carried:. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE REZONING OF LOTS 4, 5, 6 and 7. BLOCK 29 COLUMBIA ADDITION, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS JUST EAST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CHASE AND SYLVESTER STREETS FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO RESIDENTIAL R-3, The City Manager read Affidavit of Publication and reported it had been duly published and posted. There were no written protests. A letter from Lyle Balderson, City Planning Commission, was read recommending a change of zone for Lots 4, 59 6 and 7. Block 2, Columbia Addition from Residential R-1 to Residential R-3. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Carter for further comment from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE REZONING OF LOTS 25, 269 27 and 28, BLOCK 79 O'KEEFE'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1314 W. SYLVESTER, FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 to RESIDENTIAL R -3. - The City Manager read Affidavit of Publication and reported it had been duly published and posted. There were no written protests. A letter was read from Lyle Balderson, City Planning Commission, recommending a change of zone for Lots 25, 269 27 and 28, Block 7, O'Keefe's Second Addition, from Residential R-2 to Residential R-3. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Carter for further comment from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: ALLEN STINSON was recognized by Mayor Carter. OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE NO. 1287: AN ORDINANCE DECREASING THE SPEED LIMIT ON U.S. HIGHWAY 395 FROM BY- PASS HIGHWAY (U.S. 410) TO NORTH CITY LIMITS, A STATE HIGHWAY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1287 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Bailey to adopt Ordinance No. 1287. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). (Councilman Cooper voting no). 326 X PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 1, 1967 OLD BUSINESS: CALL FOR BIDS - AMBULANCE: Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Bailey to Call for Bids on a used Cadillac Chassis Ambulance, 1965, Superior 616 or comparable, with 51" headroom, and that bids be opened at 8:00 P.M., August 15, 1967. Motion carried by vote of five (5). (Councilman Robinson voting no). TRAFFIC CONTROL - LUCAS 6 CLARK: An Addendum to the Contract Documents for the construction of Overhead Crosswalk Signs, Job No. 67-2, was submitted by George R. Fisher, City Engineer. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Cooper to approve Addendum No. 1, in the amount of $1,515.00, to the original construction of overhead crosswalk signs. per Engineer's request. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). BILLS: The following bills were presented against Sub-Total: 230580.63 Library Fund GRAND TOTAL.: 239580.63 the City of Pasco: PAYROLL CLAIMS , Current Expense 12,736.57 Street Fund 10450.69 Park Fund 1,504.18 Cemetery Fund 329.46 Recreation Fund 380.76 Water/Sewer Fund 39975.82 Equipment Rental Fund 1,302.99 Arterial Street Fund -0- Fireman Pension Fund 712.57 Urban Renewal Fund 1,187.59 Yacht Basin Fund -0- Sub-Total: 230580.63 Library Fund GRAND TOTAL.: 239580.63 the City of Pasco: PAYROLL TOTAL 36,5 4932 49187.83 59638.52 49731.45 69235.63 1,317.48 19646.94 79230.58 79611.34 99333.18 139309.00 876.53 29179.52 -0- -0- -0- 712.57 39347.91 49535.50 -0- -0- 689012.71 91,593.34 680012.71 91,593.34 Before approval of bills, the City Manager read the following letter:' "Columbia Excavating Company has completed the demolition of structures at 106 N. Elm Avenue, Pasco, Washington, in accordance with the contract and specifications. I wish to recommend that the work be accepted." /S/ Lyle E. Balderson Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Stork that recommendation of Mr. Balderson be accepted on demolition of structures at 106 N. Elm. Motion., Carried. Motion made by Cooper, seconded by Bailey that Warrant Nos. 26 through 123 be approved for payment this 1st day of August , 1967.Motion carried by roll call vote of six 6 . NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE N0, 1285: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO R-3 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. Ordinance No. 1285 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Stork to adopt Ordinance No. 1285. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). 1 1 1 327 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 19 1967 NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE N0, 1286: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO R-3 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. Ordinance No. 1286 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Cooper to adopt Ordinance No. 1286. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license applications await approval of the Council: NOSTAW DEVELOPMENTS INC., Forrest Watson, Contractor, 114 Vista Way - Kennewick, Wn. GERRY S CAFE, Gerry Overstreet, Cafe, 1129 W. Court. KIAPOLO POLYNESIAN DANCE STUDIO, Beverly Kuljis, Dance Studio, 1802 N. Hickory. WAS INGTON PHOTO, Nancy James, Photographer, E. 923 Rowan - Spokane, Wash. PALM TAVERN, D. McMurdo, Tavern, 224 W. Lewis. STARLITE MOTEL, Jack Donaldson, Motel, 2634 N. 4th. R.K. STEWART & CO., Richard Stewart, Contractor, 2326 W. Boise Ave., Boise, Idaho Motion made by Bailey, seconded by Cooper that all business license applications be approved with the exception of Kiapolo Polynesian Dance Studio as it is non- conforming in a Residential Zone. Motion Carried. (Mrs. Kuljis promptly notified). PROCLAMATION: The following Proclamation was Proclaimed by Mayor Carter: WHEREAS, the City of Pasco is deeply aware that its residents are dependent for their health, comfort, and standard of living upon an abundant supply of safe, high-quality water; and WHEREAS, the future economic and social growth of this community is directly related the availability of dependable supplies of good water; and WHEREAS, The American Water Works Association, whyibh is dedicated to advancing -the knowledge of design, operation, and management of water utilities throughout the United States and Canada, has asked that a special period be designated furing which each water utility can bring its message to the people; and WHEREAS, WILLING WATER the symbol of public water service, is present to :help The Pasco Water Department tell the people of our City about the vital role played by this utility; and WHEREAS, it is equally important that the people of this community become aware of the needs of the Pasco Water Department and the tasks that face it in the future; and WHEREAS, The American Water Works Association has designated the week of August 13 to August 19 as a period during which special attention should be focused on the water utilities of the United States and Canada; NOW, THEREFORE, I, G.E. Carter, Mayor of the City of Pasco, do hereby proclaim the week of August 13 as: "WILLING WATER WEEK" and sincerely urge all citizens to join with me in developing a wider understanding of the contributions, the services, and the future needs of The Pasco Water Dapartment. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand on this 1st day of August,, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and sixty-seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-first. 32 a. PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING MANAGER'S REPORT: AUGUST 1, 1967 CITY CLERK: A letter was read from City Clerk regarding Petition for Conso i ation as follows: "Please be advised that the petition handed me on July 19, 1967, has been checked and I find the following: Names Submitted 454 Valid Names 337 Of the 337, I gave the benefit of being "valid" to 70 who need to sign their names as registered; re: not initials, and to change their address when they move. The signatures needed to validate this petition is 20% of the votes cast in the last general Municipal Election, which is 200 of 3335 or 667." Motion made by Stork, seconded by Greenlee that letter of City Clerk be entered into the minutes. Motion Carried. Councilman Greenlee asked that a carbon copy of letter be sent to Mr. Pete Migun, 927 Opal Street, Pasco, Washington. MAYOR CARTER publicly stated his views regarding "one -city" approach. He felt the Pasco City Council was open-minded and that it was a misconception to carry a petition through the City without approaching those representing the people. In general, supporters of consolidation had no answers as to what impact consolidating the two cities would have on schools, P.U.D.'s, Port Districts or,taxpayers..'..He.,stated our milleage was bound to be more than Kennewick's as there are more Pasco services. Pasco's Administrative costs are more because we have services Kennewick doesn't have such as: Cemetery, Golf Course, Urban Renewal, City Library, Meter Maid and two full-time ambulance men. He closed his statement by saying he wasn't for bigger government, but small government close to the people. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Stork, seconded by Cooper that the meeting adjourn. Motion Carried. _1 F-ON5wella-ME10 . ®R ATTEST RUTH MODESKY, CITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED this day of , 1967. CLERK'S RERESENTATIVE CJ 1