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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-01-1968 MinutesCITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: OCTOBER 1, 1968 Meeting called to order at 8:06 P.M. by the Honorable G.E. Carter, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's Representative. Councilmen present were: G.E. Carter, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's Representative. Councilmen present were: G.E. Carter, Donald Cooper, Arthur Fletcher, Robert Greenlee, Ed Hendler and George Stork. Also present were: City.Manager , City Attorney, Director of Administration, and Director of Community Development. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Hendler moved that the minutes of September 3 1968 Page Two Paragraph Two "LAND ADJACENT TO KURTLMAN AKV. a amended o rea ounci man hendler su es ed this item of usiness beRe—Tdin a e ance untir September and inform writer of the City's inter7st to meet With parties involved or further iscussion." Seconded y Mr. Cooper. motion arrie . Motion made by Hendler that the minutes of the Regular Meeting, held September 3 1968, be approved as amended. econ a y. r. LOoper. motion Larried. Mr. Cooper moved that the minutes of the No -Quorum Meeting, held S6ptember 17 1968, be_ approvedawritten. _ econ e y Mr. Stork. motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING CHANGE IN DOWNTOWN PARKING: The City Manager reported that correspondence had been received from two individuals; namely, Richard Ryder and A.B. Cunningham. With the aid of illustrated graphs, Mr. Lyle Balderson explained our present parking situation and the proposed diagonal parking which was being presented for Council approval. He stated that meetings had been held with merchants of the downtown area and it was felt that an additional 75 - 80 spaces could be gained by changing to diagonal parking. If approved, Mr. Balderson felt the project could be completed in approximately 45 days to accomodate holiday shoppers. Councilman Hendler voiced his concern relative to completion date; whether or riot -it would be better to wait until the first df the year when traffic would not be so heavy. Mr. Balderson stated the project could be done in two Phases; first, the intensed use area; and secondly, the surrounding peripheral area. BOB YOUNG, member of the Chamber of Commerce Committee on Downtown Parking, favored the change on an interim basis. DR. MARVIN NELSON, was concerned about parking'on 5th'Street, and asked stricter enforcement of two-hour parking. CHARLES GRIGG, owner of Griggs Department Store, favored the change to diagonal parking, and called it a "positive step" towards improvement in the City of Pasco. Favorable comments were also received from Mr. & Mrs. Bartholdi, Don Anderson, and Mae Horsley. Mr. Hendler moved that the Staff be authorized to eroceed with Phase I and make weekly ro ress reports to the City Muncil prior to starting Phase 11. Secon y Mr. Stork. Motion Carried. Following three calls by Mayor Carter for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING VISITORS: OCTOBER 1, 1968 Mayor Carter acknowledged the vacancy on the Pasco City Council created by the recent resignation of Councilman Allen Stinson. He stated that much interest was being shown in the position, and at this time, declared the seat vacant and asked all interested persons to write the Mayor, giving their qualifications and reasons for serving. It was suggested that the aPPOIntments be filled at the November 5th regular council meeting. MRS. ARCHER, Chairman of Women's Division, Pasco Municipal Golf Course, asked why sale of season tickets had been cancelled at the Pasco Municipal Golf Course. It was her opinion that we had one of the finest courses available, it was extremely well kept, and a pleasure to play on. She felt that cancellation of season tickets would force golfers to other courses when they would prefer the one in Pasco. RUSSELL WISEMAN was concerned about the young people who play golf and favored continuance of Student Tickets. 1 MR. ARCHER asked why golfers paid their way when other City recreational facilities were free. He was informed that all revenue from the Golf Course was put back into it, nothing was received by the City. Verbal protests relative to cancellation of'season tickets were received from Chester Knabe, Mr. & Mrs. Bartholdi, Brian Morgan and Ed McGinnis. Mr. Hendler moved that a Public Hearing be held October 15 1968 for the Rurpose of discussing rates at the Pasco municipal GoIT—Course. seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion Carried. Mr. Greenlee moved that the motion be amended to include witholding the sale of season tickets until after the Public Hearing on October econ e y r. e c er. Motion tailed by the following vote: : reen ee and Fletcher. NO: Carter, Cooper, Hendler, and Stork. (As the City Manager had instructed the Golf Pro to hald the sale of season tickets pending a firm decision by the City Council, Mr. Fletcher stated he seconded Mr. Greenlee's amendment as it was time to determine what is considered an Administrative decision as opposed to policy making decisions by the City Council). Main motion carried as proposed. NEW BUSINESS: PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from Lyle Balderson, City Planning ommission, recommending a change of zone on the following described property from Residential R-1 to Residential R-3: Block 16, Lots 1 through 7, and Block 1, Lots 1 through 8, Stadium Park Addition to the City of Pasco, also known as south of Court Street between Meridian and Mead Avenues. (Cartmell-Ungerecht) Motion made by Greenlee to set October 15 1968 as date of Public Hearing on this request. Seconded By—cooper. motion carried. SIX-YEAR STREET IMPROVEMENT: A letter was read from Lyle Balderson, City Planning Commission, recommending an addition to the Six -Year Construction Program in order that the City could utilize the one-half cent gas tax money for the installation of traffic signals on our arterials. Motion made by Hendler to set October 15 1968 as date of Public Hearing on this request. Seconded by reen e'e motion carried, ca A CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: OCTOBER 1, 1968 449 The following business license applications were read for approval of the Council: CASCADE CONSTRUCTION, Dick Martin, Contractor, 4206 Avalanche, Yakima, Wash. THE SHOPPING SPOT, Bernard Jenner, Grocery Store, Rd. 28 & W. Hopkins. WELLS PLASTIC & NEON, Clifford Wells, Signs, 511 S. 45th, Yakima, Wash. GREAT WESTERN LEASING & SALES, Bill Bell, Auctions, 1527 W. Lewis. TRI CITY TRANSMISSION, LaVerne Mickelson, Transmission Shop, 1208 S. 10th. JAMES P. STARE, Trailer Repair, 116 W. Clark. CUE FAMILY BILLIARD CENTER, Frank Ball, Billiard Center, 919 W. Court. SUPERIOR ROOFING CO., James Scruggs, Roofing Contractor, 715 E. Chestnut, Walla Walla. JAMES ROOFING CO., Jessie James, Ro6fing, 230 W. 19th, Kennewick, Wash. HOLADAY-EDWORTHY, INC., Ira Means, Contractor, 2014 S. 1st, Yakima, Wash. BITTER END, Betty Glenn, Cafe/cocktail Lounge, 108 Tacoma Avenue. DESERT MARINA, Mrs. Williams, Auction Sale, Yacht Basin. WESTSIDE BARBER SHOP, Barber Shop, 1834 1/2 W. Court. Motion made by Hendler that all business license -aeplications be approved with the exception of Great Western Leasing 9 Sales and Desertmarina subject o comp]iance_with i y Ordinance. Seconded by Greenlee. o ionarrie . BILLS: The City Manager read the following claims for City Council approval: (Sept. 17, 1968 )1 Current Expense Fund $ 19566.48 Cemetery Fund 427.70 Administrative Services Fund 39322.30 Equipment Fund 558.10 Golf Fund 948.93 Park Fund 684.77 Recreation Fund .19014..44 Street Fund 119997.34 Water/Sewer Fund 89718.52 Library Fund _ . 531.50 Urban Renewal Fund 831.60 Yacht Basin Fund 29.90 G.O.B..Construction 68, Fund 14,625.74 GRAND TOTAL: $45,257.32 Motion made by Greenlee that Warrant Nos. 2306 through 2420 in the total amount of $45257.32 be approved or Rayment this ISt da4of October . Seconded y Hendler. motion carried by the following vote. : Larter, Cooper, Fletcher, Greenlee, Hendler, and Stork. NO: None. The City Manager presented the following payroll claims by fund: General Administration Community Development Fire Department Police Department CURRENT EXPENSE FUND: Cemetery Fund Equipment Fund Golf Fund Park Fund Recreation Fund Street Fund Water/Sevier Fund Administrative Services Fund Library Fund Urban Renewal Fund TOTAL ALL FUNDS: Mr. Hendler moved that ppaX�roo this 1 st day of Ocher.196 vote. Carter, Coope7, $ 5,966.78 3,273.20 13,820.16 33.867.10 2,171.44 1,701.11 4,561.21 2,642.40 8,534.49 7,157.93 16,390.98 9,873.06 4,748.77 8,613.53 $323;322.16 11 claims in the total amount of $123,322.16 be approved 5. Seconded y Cooper. Motion carried by the following n etcher, Greenlee, Hendler, and Stork. NO: None. 450 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS - Continued: OCTOBER 1, 1968 The following claims were read for City Council approval: (October 1, 1968) Current Expense Fund Cemetery Fund Administrative Service Fund Equipment Rental Fund Goff Fund Park Fund Recreation Fund Street Fund Water/Sewer Fund Library Fund Urban Renewal Fund Yacht Basin Fund G.O.B. 68 Construction Fund Firemen's Pension Fund TOTAL ALL CLAIMS: Mr. Hendler moved that Warrant Nos. 2421 throw h 2481 $37.367..80 be approvea forapprove payment this Ist da of Oc Fletcher. o ion carried y the following vote. YU Greenlee, Hendler, and Stork. NO: None. The following payroll claims were presented by fund: General Administration Community Development Fire Department Police Department CURRENT EXPENSE FUND: Cemetery Fund Equipment Fund Golf Fund Park Fund Recreation Fund Street fund Water/.Sewer Fund Administrative Services Fund Library Fund Urban Renewal Fund TOTAL ALL FUNDS: Mr. Hendler moved that aaaroved for oavmenn $ 5,495.27 - 455.46 2,596.58 7,155.30 1,136.85 764.73 376.18 755.04 12,482.82 327.30 6,368.90 17.68 2,981.85 1,453.92 • dU in the total amount of o erSeconde y Carter, Cooper, Fletcher, 2,976.80 2,182.13 9,507.67 16 342.64 -' 44 1,496.35 1,113.04 2,629.80 1$59.60 1,965.70 4,716.66 10;140.24 6,754.79 2,996.72 5,951.00 wU,Ssj. 14 Hendler, and Stork. NO: None. NEW BUSINESS: F $70.333.14 be aeconaea Dy mr. riezcner. r, Cooper, Fletcher, Greenlee, P.U.D. AGREEMENT: A proposed Agreement as submitted by the P.U.D., relating to a domestic water system outside the City limits, was read by the City Manager. A brief discussion ensued as to the financial status of the System. Mr. Hendler moved that the Mayor be authorized to sign Agreement on behalf'of the City -and insert ate of takeover most convenient for both parti"es. econ ed y t. stork. motion carried by the following vote. : Carter,, Cooper,, Fletcher, Greenlee, Hendler, and Stork. NO: None. 1 1 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS: OCTOBER 1. 1968 451 JOB NO. 68-9 - STROMSTEAD CONSTRUCTION: A letter was read from the City ngineer, advising that Jobo, 68-9 7rovered Play Areas— Kurtzman and Memorial Park) had been satisfactorily completed according to the provisions of the contract and recommended -acceptance of the job. Mr. Hendler moved that recommendation of the Ci Department of Labor and Industries and WaShlngt notified. Seconded y Mr. Cooper. Motion Carr Engineer be acce ted 'and the n State lax ommiss on'e'so e. RULE OF THREE Q): A general discussion was held on the merits of a change in the ivi ervice commission rules to permit the City Manager to hire from the top three, rather than only the top on for appointment to Civil Service position. Mr. Hendler moved that the Ci Commission consider and amen follows: Council hereby requests that the Civil Service rule lU.U6 - Appointment of Eligibles,_ _o rea as "10.06 - Appointment of Eligibles. In filling vacancies by appointment from an eligible is a Civil Service Commission when requested, shall certify to the appointing authority the names of the three persons highest on such eligibility list.for each vacancy, if there are three such persons. available. The appointing authority shall forthwith appoint one of the certified persons to such vacant position." Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion Carried. PARK CLOSURE ORDINANCE: Mr. Hendler asked that the City Council consider closing the pars at an our considered proper as this was a common practice in other cities of our class and larger. Following discussion, Mr. Hendler moved that an Ordinance be Rrepared for the Council's consideration closing all City parks at a proper -hour. Seconded by StorK. Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Carter submitted the name of Spencer Jilek to fill the unexpired term of Roslyn Richardson (Resigned) on the Civil Service Commission Committee, and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Hendler moved that the Pasco City Council concur with Mayor Carter's appointment. Seconded y ooper. motion Carrie—T. MANAGER'S REPORT: Informational reports were included in the agenda packets for the following: 1. Letter from Franklin County Assessor relative to 1968 valuation. 2. Letter from R.L. Polk Company 3. Letter from C.B.C. regarding Police Academy. 4. Letter from A.D. Stanley & Associates. 5. Letter from C.B.C., advising of the Long Range Building Plan for the college, and inviting members of the City of Pasco to a meeting on Monday, October 7, 1968. 6. Appraisal Report from Brown's of Pasco, Inc. on City Parking Lot. Councilman Hendler stated he was calling a meeting of the Old Bridge Committee, to be held October 9, 1968 at the Kennewick City Hall. F4T2 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. . r er, ayo ATTVT! OCTOBER 1, 1968 eorge man,irec or o minis ra on and ex-off1tio City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this /S _day of �_ �. , 1968. ze. z (-Merms Representative 1 !m.