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Home My WebLink About10-17-1967 Minutes345: PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: OCTOBER 17, 1967 Meeting called to order at 8:15 P.M. by the Honorable G.E. Carter, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's Representative. Councilmen present were: G.E. Carter, R.L. Greenlee, Russell Wiseman and George Stork. Councilmen absent were: Fred Robinson, Donald Cooper and J.G. Bailey. Also present were: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Administration and Director of Community Development. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - BUDGET MEETING: Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Stork that the minutes of the Budget Meeting held October 2, 1967, Page 340, Paragraph I, be amended as follows: "Council- man Wiseman asked if funds were available in the 1968 Budget for identifying signs in all City Parks. Mr. Menasco stated the City was investigating the cost of purchasing and preparing routed signs." Motion Carried. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Wiseman that the minutes of the Budget Meeting, held October 2, 1967, be approved as amended. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING: Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Stork that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held October 3, 1967, be approved as written. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). VISITORS: There were no visitors wishing to address the Council at this time. OLD BUSINESS: TRI CITIES HOSTS INC. Roger Olson, Attorney for Tri -Cities Hosts, I,nc.,-asked the Council to a ay action on this item of business until the end of the meeting in order that his clients may be present. Hearing no objections, Mayor Carter transposed this order of business per request. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1295: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28 OF ORDINANCE 1092, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 1094, AND PASCO CITY CODE 7-12.76, AND BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO DOGS, LICENSING, IMPOUNDING, CONFINING AND VACCINATION OF DOGS, REGULATING THE CONDUCT OF DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Ordinance No. 1295 was read in its entirety. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Stork that Ordinance No. 1295 be adopted. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). Bil-,,, were presented against the City of Pasco as follows: 346 REGULAR MEETING BILLS - CONTINUED: X PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 17, 1967 FUND CLAIMS TOTAL County, Washington, more commonly known as "A" and Vine Street. Current Expense Fund 50561.94 50561.94 Street Fund 3,589.80 3,589.80 Park Fund 456.24 456.24 Cemetery Fund 225.00 225.00 Recreation Fund 293.73 293.73 Water/Sewer Fund 4,832.63 49832.63 Equipment Rental Fund 16067.02 10067.02 Arterial Street Fund -0- _U_ Fireman Pension Fund -0- -0- Urban Renewal Fund 6,866.16 6,866.16 Yacht Basin Fund 78.12 78.12 GRAND TOTAL: 22=970:64 22;970:64 Motion made by Wiseman, seconded by Stork that Warrant Nos. 399 through 466 in the total amount of 22,970,64 be Fo-11 approved or paymen this 1Tth ad ctober, 1967. Motion car by call vote of four (4). NEW BUSINESS: ZONE CHANGE REQUEST - HYLAND: A letter was read from Lyle Balderson, City Pl a`nn`ing Commission, recommending a change of zone from Residential R-2 to Commercial C-1 on the following described property: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 1, College Addition to Pasco, Franklin, County, Washington, more commonly known as "A" and Vine Street. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Wiseman to set Public Hearing on this request for November 7, 1967 to rezone Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 1, College Addition, From Residential R-2 to Commercial C-1. Motion Carried. CALL FOR BIDS - IMPROVEMENT OF COURT STREET FROM CHASE TO BY-PASS HIGHWAY: The City Manager reported that the County had secured right-of-way options from property owners along Court Street; therefore, work could progress for improvement of Court Street from Chase Avenue to By -Pass Highway. Motion made by Stork, seconded by Wiseman that the City Manager be authorized to call for bids for improvement of Court Street from Chase Avenue to By - Pass Highway, setting November 7, 1967 as date of opening bids. Motion Carried. BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: The following business license applications await approval of the Council: FRANCISCO'S 1019 W. Sylvester, Robert Kelnhofer, Meat Market. PROSSER METAL PRODUCTS 721 6th - Prosser, Wash., H. Harmon, Furnace Work. BITTER END 108 N. Tacoma, George Kane, Cafe/Cocktail Lounge ROY-SZhOJAGON, 1305 N. Chase, Roy A. Weisenberger, Cafe. Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Stork that all business license applications be approved. Motion Carried. OLD BUSINESS: TRI CITIES HOSTS INC. Roger Olson, Attorney for Mr. Farris and Mr. Gray o ri Cities Hosts,, Inc., asked the Council to consider and discuss amendments in new lease which was being proposed. The City Manager read the Agreement in its entirety. Article I provided that the Lesees would commence construction on or before January 17, 1968, and that they would deposit with the Lessor (City of Pasco) cash and/or a performance bond in the sum of $1,000.00 which would be forfeited if the Lessees did not commence construction on or before the 17th day of January, 1968. :Y 347 PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 1967 TRI -CITIES HOSTS. INC. - CONTINUED: It further provided that the Lessees agreed to pay, in addition to the above rental payments, the sum of $100.00 for each 1% by which the annual occupancy factor shall exceed the sum of 70% of occupancy of the motel rental units, exclusive of commercial or other related activities; i.e., if the annual occupancy of the motel should run 75% of full occupancy computed on an annual basis, then and in such event the Lessees will owe to the Lessors the sum of $500.00, which sum shall be payable on the anniversary date of the lease, to -wit: October 1st of each year. As Mr. Farris and Mr-. Gray hadn't arrived at the meeting yet, and it was the concensus of the Council to discuss Lease with them personally, Mr. Greenlee suggested the Council recess until later hour and reconvene for discussion of amendments to the Tri Cities Hosts, Inc. Lease Agreement. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mayor Carter reported the following resignations from various City Boards: Rev. Harold Blackwell Mr. Archie Hunt Mr. Lex Schnettler Mr. R.S. Brown Mr. John Schultz Condemnation Review Board Board of Adjustment Gas Board Gas Board Civil Service Commission Mayor Carter commended and thanked each member for their efforts on behalf of the City of Pasco, and directed that a letter of gratitude be sent to each. ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES MEETING: Each Councilman was reminded to attend t e Association of Washinglon s Meeting, October 19, 1967, Roy's Chuckwagon - Kennewick, Washington, 7:00 P.M. BENTON-FRANKLIN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY: The September, 1967 report from Thomas Lar in, Manager of the Benton-Franin County Humane Society, was read and ordered filed. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Wiseman to adjourn and reconvene at a later hour. Motion Carried. (Adjourned - 9:10 P.M.) MEETING RECONVENED: The meeting was reconvened at 9:55 P.M. by the Honorable G.E. Carter, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmen present were: G.E. Carter, R.L. Greenlee, Russell Wiseman and George Stork. Also present were: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Administration and Director of Community Development. TRI -CITIES HOSTS INC. LEASE AGREEMENT: Mr. Bob Farris, Tri -Cities Hosts, Inc., addressed the Council and stated that signed copies of the lease had been mailed Sunday, October 15, 1967. He then presented the Council with a $1,000.00 Cashier's Check in lieu of a bond, and further stated that the lease, as presented, was satisfactory to Tri -Cities Hosts, Inc. Following discussion, motion made by Stork, seconded by Wiseman that the City Council approve the amendment to the lease of October 1, 1966, between the City of Pasco, Washington and Tri -Cities Hosts, Inc. for the lease of a portion of Government Lot 2, Section 19, Township 9 North, Range 30 East Willamette Meridian, AND that the Mayor be authorized to sign the amendment to the original lease. Motion Carried. 48- PASCO, WASHINGTON COUNCIL -CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT: OCTOBER 17, 1967 Motion made by Greenlee, seconded by Stork that the meeting adjourn. Motion Carried. (Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.) ATTEST: RUTH MODE CITY CCPR ' PASSED and APPROVED this f _ day of 2Z -o( - 1967. �Ls�✓ /f Ute✓ a�sREPREsmmnvE— 1 i 1 C'�