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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-19-1974 MinutesFLI MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: FEBRUARY 19, 1974 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, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins. Also present were: Harry D. Kinzer, Acting City Manager; D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney; Sandra Stanley, City Engineer; Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police and Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Wilkins moved that the minutes of regular meeting, held February 5, 1974, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. BILLS: The following claims were presented for approval: Encumbrance Reserve - General $ 55.00 Legislative 17.28 Judicial 192.05 Executive 455.74 Financial & Administrative 1,800.00 Legal 153•. 57 Planning 517.74 Building & Property Services 1,699.01 Other Services 1,904.91 Police 7,974.90 Fire 3,260.41 Detention/Correction 624.00 Protective Inspections 306.55 Civil Defense 344.49 Ambulance & Aid 948.90 Engineering 1,274.01 Housing & Occupancy 294.08 Other Physical Environment 709.00 Health 5,786.25 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 28,317.89 STREET 4,653.63 ENCUMBRANCE RESERVE - ARTERIAL STREET 1,118.60 INTERCITY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE 150.00 E.E.A. FUND 180.24 NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 644.34 LIBRARY 1,042.60 CEMETERY 1,074.15 ENCUMBRANCE RESERVE - URBAN RENEWAL 228.90 URBAN RENEWAL 18,562.80 URBAN RENEWAL - ESCROW 1,645.59 PARKS & RECREATION 13,716.54 CAPITAL PROJECT INTER CITY BRIDGE 39,311.97 ENCUMBRANCE RESERVE - ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 170.12 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 32,302.18 ENTERPRISE GOLF 3,541.52 ENTERPRISE SOLID WASTE 26,246.30 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 5,759.50 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 6,126.44 FIREMEN'S PENSION 72.04 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $184,865.35 Mr. Schor moved that claim warrant nos. 9338 through 9470 in the total amount of $184,865.35 be approved for payment this 19th day of February, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS: 71 FEBRUARY 19, 1974 Mr. Hunt moved that a Public Hearing be held March 5, 1974, in order to hear this request. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from Ben Rea, City Planning Commission, recommending an addition in zoning regulations. Mr. Wilkins moved that a Public Hearing be held March 5, 1974, in order to hear this request. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from Ben Rea, City Planning Commission, recommending the adoption of Final Plat, labeled "First Addition to Riviera Trailer Village, a Mobile Home Park." Mr. Adams moved that a Public Hearing be held March 5, 1974, in order to hear this request. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: ORAL REPORT - PETER MARSHALL; STEVENS, THOMPSON & RUNYON: Mr. Peter Marshall, Consultant for Stevens, Thompson & Runyon on Central Business District Project. Mr. Marshall referred the Council to report which they had prepared and represented approximately 8 - 9 months work. He stressed that this was merely a concept report; therefore, there were alternate ways of financing project, the theme presently -being considered could -be modified to another if so desired, plus there would be some salvage value in existing signals, lights, etc. Mayor Linton stated that the P.U.D. had pledged full support for the undergrounding and this would be in addition to $50,000 presently committed by the P.U.D. for improvement in Pasco. Councilman Tidrick'reminded the Council that we were talking $180,000 for undergroundii as there were two parking lots involved. The City Engineer stated that it was most important to get storm sewers installed to alleviate run off water in sanitary sewer and overworking present facility. She cited problem at Robinson's Top Hat as an example. Councilman Wilkins stressed the importance of allowing the Task Force to proceed immediately as he felt they had indicated their good faith already; further, that the Council shouldn't "drag their feet" and prohibit progress: Councilman Denney was hesitant to proceed with L.I.D. until he had a vote of the businessmen. Councilman Tidrick asked what would happen in the event of Federal Funds being unavailable. Mr. Marshall replied that traffic signals, lighting, etc. would drop down in priority. Councilman Denney asked if the trees were going to be ornamental and not shade trees? The answer was affirmative. (Mr. Denney felt that recommendation of Coast growers regarding trees for this area was not appropriate in most cases). Councilman Tidrick asked why they were replacing street lights. Mr. Marshall replied that it was in keeping with the visual compatibility of theme. (Staff enlightened the Council as to ownership, maintenance of poles in City). Councilman Tidrick questioned figure of $30,000 for fountain. Mr. Marshall replied that the fountain was considered a visual item, but could be deleted, if necessary. PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from Ben Rea, City Planning Commission, requesting zone changes in the Central Business District and decrease of size in Fire Zone I. Mr. Wilkins moved that a Public Hearing be held March 5, 1974, in order to hear this request. Seconded PLANNING COMMISSION: A by Mr. letter Adams. Motion Carried. was read from Ben Rea, City Planning Commission, requesting that a Conditional use be inserted into the General Commercial C-3 zone. Mr. Hunt moved that a Public Hearing be held March 5, 1974, in order to hear this request. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from Ben Rea, City Planning Commission, recommending an addition in zoning regulations. Mr. Wilkins moved that a Public Hearing be held March 5, 1974, in order to hear this request. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from Ben Rea, City Planning Commission, recommending the adoption of Final Plat, labeled "First Addition to Riviera Trailer Village, a Mobile Home Park." Mr. Adams moved that a Public Hearing be held March 5, 1974, in order to hear this request. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: ORAL REPORT - PETER MARSHALL; STEVENS, THOMPSON & RUNYON: Mr. Peter Marshall, Consultant for Stevens, Thompson & Runyon on Central Business District Project. Mr. Marshall referred the Council to report which they had prepared and represented approximately 8 - 9 months work. He stressed that this was merely a concept report; therefore, there were alternate ways of financing project, the theme presently -being considered could -be modified to another if so desired, plus there would be some salvage value in existing signals, lights, etc. Mayor Linton stated that the P.U.D. had pledged full support for the undergrounding and this would be in addition to $50,000 presently committed by the P.U.D. for improvement in Pasco. Councilman Tidrick'reminded the Council that we were talking $180,000 for undergroundii as there were two parking lots involved. The City Engineer stated that it was most important to get storm sewers installed to alleviate run off water in sanitary sewer and overworking present facility. She cited problem at Robinson's Top Hat as an example. Councilman Wilkins stressed the importance of allowing the Task Force to proceed immediately as he felt they had indicated their good faith already; further, that the Council shouldn't "drag their feet" and prohibit progress: Councilman Denney was hesitant to proceed with L.I.D. until he had a vote of the businessmen. Councilman Tidrick asked what would happen in the event of Federal Funds being unavailable. Mr. Marshall replied that traffic signals, lighting, etc. would drop down in priority. Councilman Denney asked if the trees were going to be ornamental and not shade trees? The answer was affirmative. (Mr. Denney felt that recommendation of Coast growers regarding trees for this area was not appropriate in most cases). Councilman Tidrick asked why they were replacing street lights. Mr. Marshall replied that it was in keeping with the visual compatibility of theme. (Staff enlightened the Council as to ownership, maintenance of poles in City). Councilman Tidrick questioned figure of $30,000 for fountain. Mr. Marshall replied that the fountain was considered a visual item, but could be deleted, if necessary. 72 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE - Continued: FEBRUARY 19, 1974 Mr. Ed Hendler urged the Council to adopt the basic "Concept" of report and instruct the Engineering Staff to proceed with initiation of an L.I.D. so that the merchants would have a dollar figure to work with. He felt that an L.I.D. was the "key" to success. Councilmen Denney and Tidrick both favored concept, but preferred that the L.I.D. be on a more solid ground; namely, merchant's names on petition to indicate interest. Mr. Ed Ray, didn't think the petitions would do much good and urged the Council to proceed with L.I.D. initiation. Mr. Jack Williams stated that downtown Pasco was vitally important to people in the community and the City Council had a committment to go ahead. Mr. Karl Krudwig stated he just returned from the East coast and observed many areas like Pasco which were "dying." He stressed getting merchants back into the empty buildings. Mr. Brian Morgan, long time resident of Pasco, favored arCity wide L.I.D. and study to expand all of Pasco. As a realtor, he stated it was getting impossible to sell real estate in Pasco due to decaying conditions. Mr. Hunt moved to accept Pasco Central Business District Study, as presented by Stevens, Thompson & Runyon as a concept to begin rejuvenation of Pasco's Central Business District. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried. (Councilman Tidrick voting no). Mr. Denney moved that the City initiate an L.I.D. per report of Stevens, Thompson & Runyon, and instruct the City Engineer to proceed with engineering and advise Council as to costs. (get advice from Steering Committee). Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. (Discussion) Mr. Schor was reluctant to pass motion as he favored a petition to indicate merchant's feeling before proceeding with L.I.D. Mr. Schor moved that this item be tabled until City is in receipt of petition. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (Schor, Tidrick, Hunt & Adams) and three no (Linton, Denney & Wilkins). Councilman Adams stated he voted for tabling the main motion because he felt the businessman can now make the first move. Councilmen Hunt and Schor both favored downtown improvement, but wanted a better indication from the merchants. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 943: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY BE INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM. Resolution No. 943 was read by title only. Mr. Hunt moved that Resolution No. 943 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 944: A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS WITHIN FREY'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO. Resolution No. 944 was read by title only. Mr. Hunt moved that Resolution No. 944 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). 73 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 1974 RESOLUTIONS - Continued: RESOLUTION NO. 945: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AREA, APPROVING THE METHOD OF SELECTING THE REDEVELOPER AND APPROVING THE MINIMUM PRICE THEREFOR, Resolution No. 945 was read by title only. Mr. Schor moved that Resolution No. 945 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). NEW BUSINESS: REFURBISHING OF CITY HALL: Mr. Schor moved to authorize the Acting City Manager to negotiate for Phase I & II and AAddative I & II. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Mr. Hunt moved that main motion be amended by adding Addatibess III and IV. Seconded by Mr. Linton. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (Adams, Denney, Hunt & Linton) and three no (Schor, Tidrick & Wilkins).. Main motion carried, as amended. AWARD OF BID - WATER MATERIALS: Bids were opened February 12, 1974 for the furnishing of water materials as follows: CALL FOR BIDS - POWER MOWER: Mr. Hunt moved that the staff be authorized to call for bids for one power mower for the Park & Recreation Department within the 1974 Equipment Rental Capital Budget. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). CALL FOR BIDS - TURF MAINTENANCE MACHINE: Mr. Wilkins moved that the staff be authorized to advertise for bids for one Turf Maintenance Machine for Parks & Recreation Department within the 1974 Equipment Rental Capital Budget. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). APPOINTMENT - PARKS & RECREATION BOARD: Mayor Linton appointed C.F. "BILL" FARRENS to the Parks & Recreation Board (expires 2/2/77) and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Schor moved to concur with appointment of C.F. Farrens to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M. (00� da - dzr DONALD D. LINTON, MA OR ATTEST: / � Harry D. Kinzer, rector df Fin6k ce and Ex -officio City C1 rk PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED this /-)--day of���� l��/ . 1974. CLERK'S PRESENTATIVE Schedule A Waterworks Supply $3,532.99 ** Schedule B Consolidated Supply $2,772.00 ** Schedule C I.T.T. Grinnell $1,150.96 ** Schedule D Pacific States CIP Co. $40,107.95 ** ** Staff Recommendation Mr. Denney moved that recommendation of the staff be accepted and bids for water materials be awarded to Waterworks Supply, Consolidated Supply, I.T.T. Grinnell and Pacific States CIP Co. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). CALL FOR BIDS - POWER MOWER: Mr. Hunt moved that the staff be authorized to call for bids for one power mower for the Park & Recreation Department within the 1974 Equipment Rental Capital Budget. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). CALL FOR BIDS - TURF MAINTENANCE MACHINE: Mr. Wilkins moved that the staff be authorized to advertise for bids for one Turf Maintenance Machine for Parks & Recreation Department within the 1974 Equipment Rental Capital Budget. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). APPOINTMENT - PARKS & RECREATION BOARD: Mayor Linton appointed C.F. "BILL" FARRENS to the Parks & Recreation Board (expires 2/2/77) and asked the Council's concurrence. Mr. Schor moved to concur with appointment of C.F. Farrens to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M. (00� da - dzr DONALD D. LINTON, MA OR ATTEST: / � Harry D. Kinzer, rector df Fin6k ce and Ex -officio City C1 rk PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED this /-)--day of���� l��/ . 1974. CLERK'S PRESENTATIVE