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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-15-1972 Minutes402 MINUTES PASCO CITY'COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, CALL TO ORDER: AUGUST 15, 1972 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable Donald D. Linton, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's representative. Councilmen present were: Sterl Adams, M.R. Denney, Larry Larsen, Donald -Linton, Al Schor and Bill Wilkins. Councilman Sam Hunt was absent from the meeting. Also present were: City Manager M.B. Winegar; Director of Finance Harry Kinzer; City Engineer Sandra Stanley; Director of Urban Renewal Webster Jackson and Senior Planner Ben Rea. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Wilkins moved that the minutes of regular meeting, held August 1, 1972, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. BILLS: The following claims were presented for approval: Judicial $ 85.20 Executive 310.32 Finance & Administration 1,800.00 Legal 61.10 Planning 381.73 Building & Property 478.61 Other Services 726.77 Police 4,850.20 Fire 4,741.54 Protective Inspections 452.85 Civil Defense 680.32 Ambulance & Aid 781.04 Engineering 720.46 Housing & Occupancy 80.70 Other Physical Environment 866.00 Health 4,665.45 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 21,682.29 CITY STREET 3,456.07 INTERCITY BRIDGE MAINT. - STREET 5.00 E.E.A. FUND 622.90 LIBRARY 1,862.19 CEMETERY 1,594.25 URBAN RENEWAL 10,232.34 PARKS & RECREATION 6,117.16 CAPITAL PROJECT, INTERCITY BRIDGE 20,836.21 NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITIES 108.00 ENTERPRISE, WATER/SEWER 38,069.75 ENTERPRISE GOLF 6,377.84 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,639.90 FINANCE OPERATION 3,354.31 FIREMEN'S PENSION 151.50 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: 116,109.71 Mr. Denney moved that Voucher Nos. 5524 through 5635 in the total amount of $116,109.71 be approved for payment this 15th day of August, 1972. Seconded by Mr. Larsen. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). VISITORS: TASK FORCE, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT: On behalf of a delegation of businessmen in the audience, Duane Taber briefly reported on progress of the Task Force selected to work out solution to improve the City of Pasco and its business enterprises. The Force is comprised of three committees; namely, Charles Breen and Howard Young - Pasco Plaza; Mark Pence - Civic Center, and Charles Ecker - Farm theme. After several meetings, it was decided to combine the Plaza, Civic Center and Farm theme as Pasco was "ready to go to work" and this was the spring- board. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 403. AUGUST 15, 1972 TASK FORCE - Continued: The Pasco Plaza would be located on South 4th, immediately adjacent to Carl's Shoes, south to Columbia and east to, and including, the old Lee.Funeral Home property. In addition, a portion would be located at the site of`P'asco Clothing Store and vacant property immediately west. The Civic Center would comprise an area from Tacoma Avenue, down Clark to alleyway between 2nd & 3rd Street, down Columbia Street to Tacoma Avenue. Cost of proposed project would be approximately 3.5 million dollars, and it was proposed that the staff look into a multi -type financing program such as L.I.D.'s, G.O. Bonds or Neighborhood Development Program. Mr. Taber felt that time was of the essence and urged the Council's earliest consideration. Councilman Larsen asked if the Center and area would accomodate 6,000 people. Mr. Pence answered affirmative. Councilman Denney raised question of financing; namely, if we should not expect any revenue above operating costs during the first few years. Mr. Pence stated that we s,l,aould consider revenue bonds, and further, that the Colliseum in Spokane operated for seven years before they were in the "black." Councilman Wilkins commended the Task Force as a unique piece of work and felt it would be a great asset to the City of Pasco. Councilman Schor expressed enthusiasm and favored project. Mr. Denney moved that the Staff .be instructed to work with Central Business District Task Force Committee to develop details of improvement and to study all possible sources of funding; further, that consideration be given to additional access to East Pasco. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. Mr. Taber thanked the Council and commended them for their progressive.action. APPOINTMENTS: PASCO HEATING BOARD: Mayor Linton re -appointed J.E. GOULET, JR. to the Pasco Heating Board and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Schor moved that the Pasco City Council concurs with appointment of J.E. Gouaet, Jr. ,;p the Pasco Heating Board. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: MID -COLUMBIA LIBRARY CONTRACT: Mr. Denney moved that a Public Hearing be held September 5, 1972 to hear contract with Mid -Columbia Library District for the operation of the Pasco Library. Seconded by Mr.' Wilkins. Motion carried. INSTALLMENT NOTE - L.1.D NO. 83: Mr. Larsen moved to authorize issuance of an Installment Note to Firemen's Pension Fund for L.I.D. No. 83 in the amount of $22,946.01 at 6 1/2% interest. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6);: SIDEWALK BID - URBAN RENEWAL AREA: Mr. Larsen moved to reject all bids as they were informal, and authorize the staff to re -advertise for bids in the Urban Renewal area. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL- GENERAL DISCUSSION: Councilman Denney stated there were several descrepancies in our present Traffic Ordinance and asked that this be brought back for review and adoption. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. )%-, ATTEST: DONALD D. IN ON, AY `1 HARRY D. KINZE R 0 FNA .r AND EX -OFFICIO CITY CL R PASSED and APPROVED this day of 1972.