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Home My WebLink About09-18-1973 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 1973 CALL TO ORDER: 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: S.K. Adams, M.R. Denney, Sam Hunt, Donald Linton, Al Schor and Bill Wilkins. Councilman Larry Larsen was absent from -the meeting. Also present' we're: 'M.B. Winegar, City Manager; Wayne Campbell, City Attorney; Harry Kinzer, Director'of Finance; Sandra Stanley, City Engineer; Iry Kau, Director of Public Works; Richard Erickson, Director of Recreation/Parks and Ira Schmidt and Jan Tidrick, candidates for City Council. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: . ' Mr.-Schor moved that the minutes of regular meeting, held September 4, 1973, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. BILLS & COMMUNICATIONS. . The following claims were presented for approval: Judicial $ 109.12 Executive 521.40 Financial & Admini'strative 1,800.00 Legal 116.79 Planning 454.48 Building & Property Service 237.58 Other Service 2.25 Police 4,586.92 Fire 1,939.86 Protective Inspections 339.69 Ambulance & Aid 1,770.34 Engineering 970.42 Housing & Occupancy 260.52 Other Physical Environment 1,711.49 TOTAL -GENERAL FUND: $ 14,820.86 STREET 6,838.66 ARTERIAL STREET 5,151.53 E.E.A. FUND 297.97 NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 19.11 LIBRARY 1,077.19 CEMETERY 784.67 URBAN RENEWAL 8,443.69 - PARKS & RECREATION 3,046.48 CAPITAL PROJECT INTER -CITY BRIDGE 37,903.13 CAPITAL PROJECT NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 20.78 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 36,767.51 ENTERPRISE GOLF 5,375.56 ENTERPRISE SOLID WASTE 20,299.27 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3,509.43 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 3,628.85 FIREMEN'S PENSION 29.80 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $148,014.49 Mr. Schor moved that voucher nos. 8322 through 8422 in the total amount of $148,014.49 be approved for payment this 18th day of September, 1973. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). (Councilman Hunt out of the room). VISITORS: Charles Kilbury,. Representati've�'of'16th District; briefly explained two new bills which benefited cities ih--the)State'of-Wdshing�'on_ander-ecently considered at the Minisession in Olympia. First, there had been a change in the Gambling Law which would allow cities of 20,000 population or less to pass and regulate their own gambling ordinances irrespective of County ordinances.' This would not be effective for 90 days after September 8, 1973. Secondly, the cities should benefit from 2% tax on hotel & motel rooms. This comes out of the State share of retail sales tax. 27 REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS: VACANCIES ON to consider Claire Kern, MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 18, 1973 BOARDS & COMMISSIONS: Mayor Linton appointed the following committee councilmen's salaries: Spence Jilek, Chairman; George Grant, Rev. Mrs. Eunice Mills, John Sawyers, Wallace Webster and Russell Wiseman. Mr. Denney moved that the Pasco City Council concurs with appointments of Mayor Linton. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: BIDS ON MARKING MACHINE: The following bids were received on Ueptember 6, 1973 for the furnishing of one self propelled line marking machine for the City of Pasco: Modern Machinery $8,400.00** Andrews Equipment $8,872.50 **Staff Recommendation Mr. Hunt moved that recommendation of the staff be accepted and bid for line marking machine be awarded to Modern Machinery Company in the amount of $8,400.00. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). PURCHASE OF PROPERTY - URBAN RENEWAL AREA: Mr. Hunt moved that the City of Pasco approve the purchase for -improvements -6nl.y of --Parcel; No-. 48 -5 -in the •amountn-of[�$7,700. Seconded by Mr-.-Schor. '•Motion carried by ro11._call vote of six (6) . NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR THE AGED: Mr. Schor moved that the City of Pasco co-sponsor a Nutrition Program for the Aged in conjunction with the Inter -Local Agreement. Seconded by Mr.. Adams. Motion carried. A-95 CONTACT PERSON: Mr. Hunt moved that the City Manager and City Councilman (Schory act in the capacity of A-95 Contact Person for the City of Pasco. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. REDUCTION OF STREET LIGHTING: Mr. Schor moved that the City Manager be authorized to take necessary steps to reduce street lighting during electrical shortage by implementing the following: 1) cut off alternate lights on arterials that have substantial lighting, 2) cut off mid -block residential street lights, and 3) cut off the balance of street lighting. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. (City Manager stated he would implement the first alternate at this time). Councilman Hunt publicly urged all businessmen to conserve electricity by turning off neon lights and inside lights not being used during the day. APPRAISAL OF CERTAIN LOTS IN FREY'S ADDITION: Mr. Denney moved that the City transfer from the General Fund to L.I.D. Guarantee Fund covering Parcel No. I, Lots 9 through 12, Block 13, Frey's Addition, the amount of $743.50 made.up of total assessment (principal) $600.00; Interest and Penalty, $136.20 and Foreclosure cost of $7.30 so the -lots. tracts; --and parcels -.shall be -sold free,of trust.-.. Seconded by -:Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. Mr. Denney moved that the City transfer from the General Fund to L.I.D. Guaranty Fund t. covering Parcel No. II, Lots 1 through 6, Block 26, Frey's Addition, in the amount of ��idw1$111.60 made up of Total Assessment (principal) $900.00; Interest and Penalty, $204.30 wand Foreclosure cost of $7.30 so the lots, tracts and parcels shall be sold free of trust. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. Mr. Denney moved that the City of Pasco advertise for sale, by sealed bid, Parcel No. 1, Lots 9 through 12, Block 13, Frey's Addition to the City of Pasco, subject to clearance of title and minimum bid price of $1,500. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). (Mr. Hunt out of the room). Mr. Denney moved that the City of Pasco advertise for sale, by sealed bid, Parcel No. II; Lots 1 through 6, Block 26,_Frey's Addition to the City of Pasco, subject to clearance of title and minimum bid price of $2,300.00. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call -vote' of five (5). (Mr. Hunt out of the room). ;28 MINUTES PA$CQ CITr COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 1973 SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: The City Manager reported that correspondence had been received from John Murray, District Traffic Engineer, for the City to indicate its concurrence with the Highway Department's recommendation to lower the speed limit to 35 mph through the Oregon Street In terchange. Further, that a certified copy of the minutes indicating the Council's position be forwarded`'so`Itha.t it could be submitted -to the Highway Commission -in October. Mr. Schor moved that the City Manager be authorized to write the State Highway Department, supporting reduction of speed to 35 mph on Oregon Street Interchange. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M. Ir DONALD D. LINTON, MAYOR ATTEST: HARRY D. KINZFRDIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND EX -OFFICIO CAT LERK PASSED and APPROVED this,,�2_day of / , 1973. 1 C RK'S R PRESENTATIVE