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Home My WebLink About03-19-1974 Minutes82 MINUTES . PASCO CITY COUNCIL. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: MARCH 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 D. 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; Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal and Ben REa, Senior Planner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Wilkins moved that the minutes of regular meeting, held March 5, 1974, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried. Mr. Schor questioned validity of his written letter endorsing CBD improvement being:recorded.in the official minutes, making the vote unanimous among; the City Councilmen. •The City Attorney stated this could be done provided there were no objections from the Council. Mr. Schor moved that his written letter at the March 5th meeting be recorded as a roll call vote endorsing CBD improvement. Seconded by Mr•. Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). CLAIMS: The following general claims were presented for,approval: Legislative $ 989.50 . Judicial 54.02 Executive 415.47 Financial & Administrative 1,800.00 Legal 67.82 Planning 478:08 Bldg. & Property Service 209.75 Other Services 6,000.00 Police 15,144.53 Fire 3,474.68 Detention/Correction 1,466.40 Protective Inspections 277.75 Ambulance & Aid 1,020.72 Engineering .793.12 Housing & Occupancy 275.68 Other Physical Environment 702.50 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 33,170.02 STREET 4,630.74 ARTERIAL STREET 270.00 INTER CITY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE 150.00 E.E.A. FUND 82.37 NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 44.60 LIBRARY 1,186.36. CEMETERY 967.64 URBAN RENEWAL 8,420.85 PARKS & RECREATION 2,708.11 CAPITAL PROJECT - INTER CITY BRIDGE 66,891.51 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 35,827.77 ENTERPRISE GOLF 4,432.62 ENTERPRISE SOLID•WASTE 20,597.59 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3,492.01 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 3,540.17 FIREMEN'S PENSION 34.84 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $186,447.20 1 1 Mr. Denney moved that voucher nos. 9576 through 9681 in the total amount of $186,447.20, be approved for payment this 19th day of March, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). 83 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS: MARCH 19, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION: A letter was read from Ben Rea, City Planning Commission, requesting a Public Hearing to consider rezoning all of Block 4, Sprouse Addition, from Residential R-1 to Residential R-3. Mr. Hunt moved that a Public Hearing be held April 2, 1974 to consider rezoning all of Block 4, Sprouse Addition, from Residential R-1 to Residential R-3. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO VACATE CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS WITHIN FREY'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO. It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. A letter was read from City Planning Commission, recommending the vacation of Cincinnati Street and the north/south alleys, as provided in Resolution No. 944. Mr. Cecil Washburn, proposer of vacation, favored it because he was merely requesting back the 40' right of way that the City needed on the front of his property. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or.against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY: Mr. John,.Schultz,.Attorney for Mrs. Abby Kidwell, presented written potential claim on behalf of his client as a result of drainage water from "A" Street, between 11th and the Burlington Northern Tracks, damaging Mrs. Kidwell's property. Mr. Schultz asked to be advised as to the City's attitude in this matter. Mr. Wilkins moved that letter from Mr. Schultz be referred to City Attorney and Insurance Carrier for disposition. Set!.ond.ed_by (the City Enq;4neer.repOx.tedr.tha.t,'_7,3helhad. �'been<ein con.tact?.,wi'th..;Mr-::-Kidwell and<<h_e,'was)aware of City effort.) ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1635: AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS IN FREY'S ADDITION, LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1635 was read by title only. Mr. Adams moved that Ordinance No. 1635 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1636: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $900,000.00 PAR VALUE OF "WATER AND SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, 1974," FOR THE PURPOSE OF OB- TAINING A PART OF THE FUNDS WITH WHICH TO REFUND, PAY AND RETIRE ON SEPTEMBER 1, 1983, THE OUTSTANDING "WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS, 1971" OF THE CITY; FIXING THE DATE, FORM, DENOMINATION, MATURITIES, INTEREST RATES, TERMS AND COVENANTS OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS; CREATING A SPECIAL ACCOUNT IN THE BOND REDEMPTION FUND OF THE BONDS BEING REFUNDED TO PRO- VIDE FOR THE REFUNDING OPERATION; CREATING A SPECIAL BOND REDEMPTION FUND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE REFUNDING BONDS; PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS AND OTHER MONEYS OF THE CITY AND FOR THE USE AND APPLICATION OF THE MONEYS TO BE DERIVED FROM SUCH INVESTMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT AND REDEMPTION OF THE OUTSTANDING BONDS TO BE REFUNDED; AND CONFIRMING THE SALE AND PROVIDING FOR THE DELIVERY OF THE REFUNDING BONDS TO Foster & MARSHALL, INC. OF SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. Ordinance No. 1636 was read by title only. Mr. Hunt moved that Ordinance No. 1636 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). (Councilman Tidrick stated that, in the future, he would automatically vote no on any Ordinance of this size without getting it in advance). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 947: MARCH 19, 1974 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING HUGHES AIRWEST TO PROVIDE INTERIM PROPJET SERVICE TO THE TRI CITIES AIRPORT DURING A PERIOD OF RUNWAY REPAIR. Resolution No. 947 was read by title only. Mr. Schor moved that Section 6 be amended to read "Tri Cities Chambers of Commerce." Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried. Mr. Schor moved that Resolution No. 947 be adopted, as amended. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: BICYCLE TRAILS: Councilman Tidrick requested that an up to date report on bicycle trails be placed 6n next Workshop Agenda (3/26/74). NEW BUSINESS: BID OPENING - TURF MOWER: Bids were opened on March 11, 1974 for the furnishing of one (1) turf mower and the bids were as follows: INLAND TORO NORTHWEST MOWERS $3,675.00 ** No Bid ** Staff Recommendation (meeting all specifications) Mr. Hunt moved that recommendation of the staff be accepted, and bid for one turf mower be awarded to Inland Toro in the amount of $3,675.00. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). BID OPENING - TURF MAINTENANCE MACHINE: Bids were opened on March 11, 1974 for the furnishing of one (1) turf maintenance machine for the City of Pasco, as follows: NORTHWEST MOWERS, INC. $2,724.75 INLAND TORO $3,932.25 INLAND TORO (ALTERNATE BID) $2,793.00 ** **Staff Recommendation: "After reviewing the bids for the Turf Maintenance Machine, we recommend that the Council go with alternate bid from Inland Toro in the amount of $2,660.00, plus $133.00 tax, total $2,793.00. The other bid from Jacobsen was low at $2,724.75; however, it did not meet all specifications." Mr. Hunt moved that recommendation of the staff be accepted, and bid for one turf maintenance machine be awarded to Inland Toro in the amount of $2,793.00. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). BID OPENING - DEMOLITION OF PAYLESS GARDEN STORE: Mr. Hunt moved that this item of business be held in abeyance until after the next regular Workshop Meeting on March 26, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Schor (Corrected 4/2/74) Councilman Firequested that subject of street sweeping machine be placed on next Workshop Agenda (3/26/74). Councilman Adams asked how negotiations on cemetery well were progressing? The City Manager replied that attempts were still being made to negotiate under budgeted figure. Mayor Linton announced that there would be an executive session of the City Council immediately following for the purpose of discussing litigation and personnel. ADJOURNMENT:- Meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M. ATTEST 1 (0,-3 DONALD D. LINTON, MAYOR -, HARRY D.14NZER P1SED andPPRQVED thida of �.�� , 1974.. ..