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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-15-1968 Minutes453 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: OCTOBER 15, 1968 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, Donald Cooper, Arthur Fletcher (8:c1-0 P.M.), Ed Hendler, and George Stork. Councilman Robert Greenlee was absent from the meeting. Also present were: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Administration, Director of Community Development, and Director of Public Works. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Hendler moved that the minutes of the Bud et Meeting,held October 1 1968 be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion arrie Mr. Hendler moved that the minutes of the Regular Meetin2, held October 7 1968 be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion arrie . PUBLIC HEARINGS: (MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE BLOCK 16, LOTS 1 THROUGH 7; AND BLOCK 1, LOTS 1 THROUGH 8, STADIUM PARK ADDITION (Cartmell-Ungerecht) FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 to RESIDENTIAL R-3: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written protests. A letter was read from Lyle Balderson, City Planning Commission, recommending the zone change. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Carter for further comments, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1320: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION 00 CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DONE TO R-3 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE. Ordinance No. 1320 was read in its entirety. Mr. Hendler moved that Ordinance No. 1320 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Motion carried by the following vote. YES: Carter, Cooper, Hendler, and Stork. NO: None. MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING REVISION TO SIX-YEAR STREET PROGRAM: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written protests. 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. Following three calls from Mayor Carter for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION 10. 747: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVISION TO THE COMPREHENSIVE STREET PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PASCO, AND AMENDI14G RESOLUTION NO. 744. Resolution No. 747 was read in its entirety. Mr. Stork moved that Resolution No. 747 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Cooper. Motion carried by the following vote. YES: Carter, Cooper, Fletcher, Hendler, and Stork. NO: None. 454 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING: OCTOBER 15, 1968 MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO.... 77 - SPROUSE ADDITION: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written communications. Following three calls from Mayor Carter for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1321: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 77, WHICH HAS BEEN CREATED AND ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING CERTAIN PROPERTIES ALONG RUBY STREET, PEARL STREET, LEOLA STREET, ROAD 24, 23RD AVENUE, 22ND AVENUE, SPROUSE AVENUE, AND CHASE AVENUE BY CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING A SYSTEM OF SANITARY SEWER LINES, AS PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 13109 AND LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE AMOUNT THEREOF AGAINST THE SEVERAL LOTS, TRACTS, PARCELS OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY SHOWN ON THE ROLL. Ordinance No. 1321 was read by title. Mr. Stork moved that Ordinance No. 1321 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Cooper. Mr. Hendler moved that Ordinance No. 1321, Line 29, Page, should be amended to read: "If the whole or any portion of the assessments remains unpaid after the first 30 -day period, interest upon the whole unpaid sum shall be that charged for the sale of the bonds per annum and each year thereafter one of said installments, together with interest due on the whole of the unpaid balance, shall be collected." (Died for lack of a second). Main motion carried by the following vote: YES: Carter, Cooper, Fletcher, and Stork. NO: Hendler. I -.- MAYOR CARTER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING RATES AT THE PASCO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE: The City Manager reported the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written communications. BETTY McGINNIS favored continuance of the season tickets, stating she, personally, wouldn't object to a $25 yearly raise in season tickets. MRS. ARCHER stated that different tournaments held at the course brought in additional green fees; further, that they were always registered in at 18 holes when they may have played only 4 to 9 holes. She would not object to reasonable increase in season tickets. MR. ARCHER asked how much additional revenue would be needed to meet Budget. Fie was informed that there was a deficit of approximately $8,000. ELDON FULLER favored reasonable increase in season tickets, but objected to dis- continuance of them entirely. He felt that green fees should be increased at approximately $.25 per person, and that season ticket holders should not be burdened with the entire increase. MR. ARCHER felt consideration should be given to golfers over 65 with limited incomes`, DEAN BURROUGHS asked if present rates were comparable with other courses. He was informed that our rates were lower than others in surrounding areas. Mayor Carter thanked all in attendance and stated their suggestions would be taken under advisement. At this time, Mayor Carter transposed the order of business to take action on Resolution No. 748. CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 748: 455 OCTOBER 15, 1968 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON, AS SET FORTH BELOW. Resolution No. 748 was read in its entirety. Mr. Stork moved that Resolution No. 748 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Fletcher. Motion carried by tne following vote. YES: Carter, r, Cooper, Fletcher, Hendler, and Stork. NO: None. Mayor Carter reappointed Ed Hendler and George Stork to serve on the Old Bridge Committee. OLD BUSINESS: CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL - KURTZMAN PARK: A Quit Claim Deed from Tri -Cities Vista Terrace, Inc. and Tri -Cities Low Cost ousing, Inc. to the City of Pasco, representing approximately five acres adjacent to Kurtzman Park, was presented for consideration. By this deed, the Central Labor Council proposes that the City of Pasco develop a recreational facility to serve both the Lincoln Terrace and Urban Renewal neighbor- hood within one year, and if not developed in that time, it would revert back to the Central Labor Council. Discussion ensued amopg the Councilmen relative to the merits of accepting such deed. Councilman Hendler was hesitant about accepting the gift as he felt it would put the City &n an embarrassing position in the event there weren't funds available at the end of a year to develop such a facility. He further stated that substantial cutbacks were made in the Recreation Department Budget this year, and to accept deed as written, could impose an additional burden on the City in the event of financial deficit. Councilman Fletcher suggested a day care center be considered for this site and to explore the possibilities of federal funds for such a project which would involve a small cash outlay on the part of the City. Mr. Stork moved that the Mayor be authorized to sign Quit Claim Deed on behalf of the. City of Pasco. Seconded byrFi(' . hien edi r. Motion Carried. PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from Lyle Balderson, City Planning Commission, recommending a change of zone from Residential R-1 to Residential R-3 on the following described property: (Nelson-Ellson). Lots 7 and 8, Replat of Blocks 1 and 2, Sprouse Addition. Mr. Hendler moved that a Public HearinQ be held November 6 1968 on this request. Seconded by Mr. Cooper, Motion Carried. RED LION MOTEL: (Modification Agreement) A Modification Agreement was submitted My—t- Feedion Motel, calling for a small addition of land and changing the monthly rental schedule for the period commencing June 1, 1968 to and including May 31, 1973, and from $800 per.month to $880 per month commencing September 1, 1968 to and including May 31, 1973. Mr. Hendler moved that the Ma or be authorized to si n Agreement with Red Lion Motel, Inc. Seconded y Mr. Fletcher. Motion Carried. NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION NO. 749: A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE RETENTION OF CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEES COVERED UNDER DIFFERENT PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS. Resolution No. 749 was read in its entirety. Mr. Hendler moved that Resolution No. 749 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Fletcher. Motion carried by t e o owing vote. Y S: Carter, Cooper, Fletcher, Hendler, and Stork. NO: None. 456 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION NO. 750: OCTOBER 15, 1968 A RESOLUTION CREATING AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE, PRESCRIBING ITS DUTIES, AND ESTABLISHING MEMBERSHIP. Resolution No. 750 was read in its entirety. Mr. Hendler moved that Resolution No. 750 be ado ted. Seconded by Mr..Cooper. Motion carried by the following vote.' Carter, Cooper, Fletcher, Hendler, and Stork. NO: None, BILLS: The following claims were.read for approval of the Council: Current Expense Fund Cemetery Fund Administrative Service Fund Equipment Fund Golf Fund Park Fund Recreation Fund Street Fund Water/Sewer Fund Library Fund Urban Renewal Fund GOB Construction Fund 1968 TOTAL: Mr. Fletcher moved that claims in the tota for a ment this 15tN aayof nctoger. carried y the following vote. art Stork. NO: None. BUSINESS LICENSE ROSTER: $ 5,412.39 212.78 5,638.89 850.83 218.26 423.28 - 2,321.15 747.17 8,265.16 118.21 718.72 994.91 $25,921.75 1 amount of $25,921 .75 be approved Seconded y r. ooper.motion er, Cooper, Fletcher, Hendler, and The following business license applications await approval of the Council: MID -MOUNTAIN CONTRACTORS, Charles Watts, Contractor, 1414 N. Fancher, Spokane, Wash. STOP AND SNACK, Lorena Singleton, Cafe, 303 S. Oregon. Mr. Cooper moved that all business license applications be approved. Seconded by Mr. Fletcher. Motion Carrie2. MANAGER'S REPORT: A letter was read from the City Manager, advising that a Citizens Adv1sory Committee be established from persons within the Urban Renewal area as part of governmental requirements for Urban Renewal Project. The function of this committee is to provide liason between the City as a redevelopment agency and the people of the project area. A list of people, recommended by the Urban Renewal Staff, was submitted for consideration of the Council. Mayor Carter announced the list will be studied carefully and appointed -as soon as possible. 1 1 CITY OF PASCO MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS: 457 OCTOBER 15, 1968 The following letter was received from Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital: "I believe that John Fifer and Ken Williams, of the Fire Department Ambulance Crew, should be congratulated on their outstanding job of October 3, 1968, of bringing the two Smith children back to life and keeping them alive till they arrived at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. If it hadn't been for their effort, there would have been nothing we could have done for the children when they arrived at the hospital. It was the worst case of smoke inhalation I have seen. I also appreciate the fact that all the other men of your crew, in cases of respiratory problems, heart attacks, and strokes where there is a stoppage of the heart and/or breathing, of staying with the patient at the hospital resuscitating and/or giving of oxygen till qualified personnel can get to the emergency room to run the Bennett Respirator. I. again, submit to the Pasco Fire Department, my appreciation for their outstanding work and cooperation with Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital." Mr. Hendler moved that Certificates of Merit be 4ven to John Fifer and Ken Williams at a forma ounc1 ,ee in and thatis be the basis fora Merit Award stem for employees who have performed their job in an outs an inq mangy Seconded y Mr. Stork, Motion Carried. P.U.D. WATER SYSTEM: The City Manager announced that the P.U.D. Water System was now operating under City control. Billing will change in November. APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Carter submitted the name of JACK WILLIAMS to the Board of Adjustment and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Cooper moved that the Pasco City Council concur with Mayor Carter's appointment. Seconded by Mr. Stork. Mo ion Carried. Mayor Carter submitted the name of H.W. PARKINSON to the Housing Board and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Hendler moved that the Pasco City Council concur with Mayor Carter's appointment. Seconded by Mr. Stork. •o ion arrie . Mayor Carter submitted the names of DUNNING -RAY and DILLINGHAM AND GALLANT to the Insurance Committee and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Hendler moved that the Pasco City Council concur with Mayor Carter's appointments. Seconded y rr. Stork. motion Carr -lied. Mayor Carter submitted the names of GENEVA NEWELL, RICHARD GREEN, R.S. BROWN, and GORDON MERCIER to the Pakk Board and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Hendler moved that the Pasco Cit Council concur with Ma or Carter's appointments. Seconded y Mr. Fletcher. Motion Carried. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. r ' ATTES : G R D. ,DIRECTOR EX -OFFICIO ITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED this day of -;21,��, e��f , 1968.