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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-06-1974 Minutes1 1 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: AUGUST 6, 1974 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable Donald Linton, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's representative. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, M.R. Denney, Donald Linton; Al Schor, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins. Also present were: Harry Kinzer, City Manager; Patrick Roach, City Attorney; Sandra Stanley, City Engineer; Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal and Ben Rea, Senior Planner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Schor moved that minutes of regular meeting, held July 16, 1974, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. BILLS & COMMUNICATIONS: The following claims were presented for approval: Legislative Judicial Executive Legal Planning Building & Property Services Other Services Police Fire Protective Inspections Ambulance & Aid Engineering Housing & Occupancy Health TOTAL GENERAL FUND: STREET NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY LIBRARY CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECT - INTER CITY BRIDGE ENTERPRISE - WATER SEWER ENTERPRISE GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FIREMEN'S PENSION GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 275.40 180.02 124.14 202.41 92.71 7,639.51 7,052.10 5,104.92 3,690.53 68.10 80.86 423.13 27.17 5,950.63 $ 30,911.63 13,930.91 152.21 3,285.93 4,322.47 16,516.70 7,534.31 51,811.23 14,340.52 3,867.02 11,639.09 1,743.90 1,111.50 $161,167.42 Mr. Wilkins moved that voucher nos. 609 through 786 in the total amount of $161,167..42 be approved for payment this 6th day of August, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). The following payroll claims were presented for approval: Legislative $ 479.98 Judicial 958.34 Executive 2,310.40 Legal 969.28 Planning 882.40 Building & Property Service 191.53 Other General Services -0- Police 29,929.81 Fire 21,492.19 Protective Inspection 441.48 Ambulance & Aid 2,291.24 Engineering 3,527.20 Housing & Occupancy 425.52 Other Physical Environment 248.53 (Continued Next Page) 124 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Bills - Continued: TOTAL GENERAL FUND: CITY STREET FUND ARTERIAL STREET INTER CITY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY LIBRARY. CEMETERY URBAN RENEWAL PARKS & RECREATION ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES E.E.A. GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: AUGUST 6, 1974 $ 64,147.90 5,808.48 -0- -0- 103.46 2,725.06 2,306.72 5,007.88 17,202.18 13,656.98 2,905.99 3,006.57 7,619.14 1,122.51 $125,612.87 Mr. Schor moved that payroll voucher nos..65.7-=_through--_1089 in the total amount of $125,612.87 be approved for payment this 6th day of August, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR DECLARED THE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO AND FRANKLIN COUNTY FOR CONSIDERATION OF CLOSING ROAD 24 OPENED: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written communications. A letter was read from Robert Gregson, Director of Support Services of the Pasco School District, urging either permanent closure of Road 24, or partial closure during school hours. Al McCann, Franklin County Engineer, stated he had met with the City Engineer and they concurred to closure of Rd. 24 during school hours only Councilman Denney favored permanent closure of Rd. 24 as he felt there was not enough traffic through there to hinder anyone; further, the City did not have forces enough to adequately police the area all the time. To this statement, Mr. McCann replied that they would furnish barricades to the school and the school would be responsible for putting them up in the morning and taking them down at night in the event of temporary closure. Various councilmen expressed concern relative to accidents and inconvenience of people living in.area. Councilman Adams asked if the Sc1fioo1 District would assume responsibility in the event of an accident in area during school hours. He was assured this could be written into the agreement. Mr. Bruce Whitemarsh, Franklin County Commissioner, stated he would concur with temporary closure of Rd. 24 on a trial basis to alleviate one problem and hoped it wouldn't compound another. Following three (3) calls by Mayor -Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. 1 MAYOR DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE THE SOUTH 4' OF LOT 9, ALL OF LOT 10, BLOCK 7; ALL OF BLOCK 9, RIVERSIDE ADDITION, FROM R-2 TO C-3: It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. The City Manager read letter from City Planning Commission,` recommending proposed zone change. Following three (3) calls for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued: 1.2") AUGUST 6, 1974 MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE LOTS 16 THROUGH 20, BLOCK 5, SYLVESTER PARK ADDITION, FROM R-1 TO C-1: It was reported that the hearing had been duly .published and posted. There were no written adverse communications. The City Manager read letter from City Planning Commission, recommending proposed zone change. Mr. Crane Bergdahl, representing Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, favored zone change as plans were.underway to build 4 -unit medical clinic in an attempt to attract new doctors to Pasco. Mr. David Haley favored zone change and stated there would be 3 obstetricians and 1 pediatrician in the clinic and this location was most desirable because of its location to the hospital. Councilman Denney opposed zone change because under our. present -Zoning Ordinance, doctor's clinics are allowed -and he-could'see-no need for the change. To this, Mr. Haley stated that one of the conditions of•sale was that nothing but the clinic could be built on that particular site. Mr. Wilkins supported proposed zone change as he felt there was a definite need for more doctors in area. Following three (3) calls for further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE ALL OF BLOCKS 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, ALL OF BLOCK 14, EXCEPT LOTS 16 AND 19, ALL OF BLOCK 15 EXCEPT LOT 1, HIGHLAND PARK HOMES ADDITION FROM R-1 .to R-3: It was reported that the hearing had been dulypublished and•posted. There were no adverse communications. The City Manager read letter from City Planning Commission, recommending proposed zone change. Mr. Kinzer then reported that he had been informed by staff that the City would-be looking at a sizeable investment to service area adequately and wanted to stress this to the council as a.point of information. John Sawyer, ReAltor, favored zone change as the area would be growing and there was a definite need for 147 mobile home sites,.as proposed by developer. Frank Thomsen, Manager of Pasco Chamber of Commerce, stated that they had made a survey of housing needs for area, and in•order for Pasco to meet the demands, they would have to come up with 1,375 family dwellings before 1980. Following three (3) calls for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. - MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE THE SOUTH 360' OF THE WEST 147.91' OF EVEN WIDTH.OF THE EAST 575.7' OF EVEN WIDTH OF THE SOUTH HALF OF GOVT. LOT 3, SECTION 25, T9N, R 29 EWM FROM I-1 TO R-3: It was repotted that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. A letter was read from City Planning Commission, recommending proposed zone change. Mr. Kinzer reported that a petition bearing signatures of 10 property owners was received opposing proposed zone dhange. Letters of opposition were received from Del Williams, D. Robison, Estella Gibbs and Earl Warren. Paul Lawson, proposer of zone change, favored request as he wanted to develop approxi- mately 6 - 7 mobile home sites immediately adjacent to Eagle Estates. Mayor Linton reported that he had received correspondence from Mr. Lawson, asking for a delay in his public hearing until August 20th so that he may finalbize plans with the Planning Commission. (Also, Workshop Meeting of August 13th). Mayor Linton stated Mr. Lawson's request may be granted; however, he would first hear from delegation in attendance. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued: AUGUST -6, 1974 Mr. Earl Warren stated that in 1962, the -City asked him to move his excavating equipment to a light industrial area; therefore, he purchased property at his present location. He protested Mr. Lawson's zone change because it was impossible to keep kids and dogs off equipment, and if more trailers were allowed in immediate area, it wouldn't be long.before he would be asked to move again. Mr. Fleming stated that Road 26 wasn't a through street and there were only two streets out of there now and they were both in poor condition.He felt the City should use some discretion in developing the area. He agreed with Mr. Warren that there would be a definite traffic problem in the area. Mike Van Dorn favored zone change as he would like to see more mobile home sites. Bill Warren opposed zone change due to increased traffic and being unable to control kids in area. 1 Councilman Wilkins expressed concern that a man should have the perogative to develop his property because this was his right. It was agreed to research this subject more and public hearing was continued until August 20, 1974. (Workshop, August 13, 1974)., MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO VACATE CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA: It was reported.that the Hearing was duly published and posted. There were no ad- verse communications. Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal, stated the vacation was in the best interest of redevelopment and redistribution. Following three (3) calls for further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. RECESS - 9:30 until 9:.45 P.M. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1656: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL C-3. Ordinance No. 1656 was read by title only. Mr. Schor moved that Ordinance No. 1656 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 1657: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO•FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO RETAIL COMMERCIAL C-1. Ordinance No. 1657 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins.moved that Ordinance No. 1657 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion.carried by roll call vote of five (5). (Councilman Denney voting no= -"wrong approach, doctor's offices could be built under our present zoning regulations.") ORDINANCE- NO .-16 58 :, AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-1 to HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-3. Ordinance No. 1658 was read by title only. Mr. Adams moved that Ordinance No. 1658 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued: 127 AUGUST 6, 1974 ORDINANCE NO. 1659: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF•PASCO FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL I-1 TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL R-3. (Ordinance No. 1659 continued to next regular Council Meeting of August 20, 1974). NEW BUSINESS: AGREEMENT - U.R.S./HILL, INGMAN, CHASE & CO. re: C.B.D. Local Improvement District. Mr. Schor moved that the Mayor be authorized and directed to execute the agreement with U.R.S. for the improvement of the Central Business District, as described within the Contract. Seconded -by Mr. Wilkins. (Discussion) Mr. Tidrick asked.if the Staff.was'satisfied with the agreement. Their reply was affirmative. Mr. Tidrick asked if we were going to be locked.in to this Engineering firm for construction. Staff replied, "no, provision to proceed with construction." Mr. Adams directed question to City Attorney, "this doesn't commit us to any fees more than $29,000 does it?" Mr. Roach concurred. Mr. Tidrick stated that he had never been invited to any Steering Committee meetings and that he supported L.I.D. as originally proposed, but was opposed to agreement. Main motion carried by roll call vote of five. (Councilman Tidrick voting no). AGREEMENT - ED HENDLER, MULTI-PURPOSE CONVENTION CENTER: Mr. Schor moved to approve agreement for the development of the area east of the Pasco Municipal Golf Course and a Multi -Purpose Convention Center Facility. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. (Discussion) Mr. Denney moved that agreement be tabled until new member was seated on the council for a full quorum. Seconded by Mr. Tidrick. Motion failed. (Vote was 3-3). Mr. Tidrick stated that we should wait until we get a study.of Tri City Convention Center Facility and then decide whether we want to go with Mr. Hendler or throw our support in with a Tri City venture. To this, Mr. Schor responded .that we are elected officials of the City of Pasco and not the Tri Cities; therefore, our support should lie with Pasco. Councilman Wilkins supported Mr. Schor on that statement. Mr. Wilkins further stated that until Mr: Hendler started talking about a Center, no one talked about it. Mr. Hendler asked to clarify misconceptions in Mr. Tidrick's thinking. First, "07hether or not we build center depends on money and that is merely $10,500.at this stage or Step I." Phase II would deal.with moving of the present Golf Course if it progresses to that point; however, Mr. Hendler urged the Council to act now to proceed with this idea and not wait for the other cities to act. Mayor Linton complimented Mr. Hendler for his presentation but stated he had some areas of concern; namely, the agreement only allowed the Council to negotiate with Mr. Hendler and that the City Council was restricted in their ability to get the best price for the property. Mayor Linton proposed the following changes to contract: Page 5, Line 13, STRIKE, ". . ., which consent -would not be unreasonably withheld. This :would�_also-::apply-to-Line:7; ADD TO THIS SECTION: "In the event that any.or all of said option or lease is sold or assigned, then the City shall receive -905.1`6f the total of any and all sub -lease payments." Mr. Schor moved to amend his original motion by including recommendations of Mayor Linton. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion to amend passed by 5 - 1. (Tidrick voting no) . Main motion carried, as amended. (Councilman Tidrick voting no). Mr. Hendler concurred with Mayor's recommendations and agreed to work diligently for the betterment of Pasco. 128 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS - Continued: AUGUST 6, 1974 RESIGNATIONS: A letter of resignation was received from "Con" Adams, member of the Housing Authority, effective August 1, 1974. Mayor Linton accepted Mr. Adams' resignation with regret and lauded him as a good member and faithful worker. Staff will direct letter of appreciation to Mr. Adams. APPOINTMENT - POLICE COURT JUDGE: Mr. Schor moved to confirm appointment of H.W. "Pete" Felsted as Pro -Tem Police Court Judge for a period of time until a District Court Judge is elected and duly takes office. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mr. Denney asked for a poll of the council re: Public Transportation Study as there will be a meeting on August 7th and he wanted to convey Pasco's thinking on the Study; He, personally, could not see supporting a Study which would cost four times as much; therefore, from a financial standpoint, it does not meet the area's needs. The council unanimously supported Mr. Denney. ROAD 24 TEMPORARY CLOSURE: Mr. Wilkins moved that Rd. 24 be closed on a temporary basis during the hours that school is in session. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. (Executive Session to follow). DONALD D. LINTON, AIAYOR ATTES 04 EVELYN WELLS, DEPUTY CITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED th.is.2.�d_day of . 1974. tl 1