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MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
MARCH 4, 1975
Meeting called to order at'8:05 P.M. by the Honorable M.R. Denney, Mayor Pro -Tem.
lyr. Adams moved that M.R. Denney act as Mayor Pro -Tem in the absence of Mayor
Donald Linton and Mayor Pro -Tem Al Schor. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried.
ROLL CALL:
By Clerk's representative. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, M.R. Denney,
Billie Sargent, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins. Mayor Linton and Councilman Al
Schor were absent attending the National League of Cities Meeting. Also present
were: Harry Kinzer, City Manager; Patrick T. Roach, City Attorney; Leo 0lney,
Director of Finance; James Ajax, City Engineer; Iry Kau, Director of Public Works;
Webster Jackson, Director of Urban Renewal and Ben Rea, Senior Planner.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Adams moved that minutes of February 18, 1975, be approved as written. Seconded
by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
The following claims were presented for approval:
Judicial
$ 53.32
Executive
248.10
Legal
57.47
Personnel
10.93
Planning
64.18
Other Gen. Govt. Services
7,073.15
Police
4,460.71
Fire
2,099.56
Protective Inspections
31.82
Ambulance and Aid
585.38
Engineering
338.15
Housing & Community Development
35.67
Other Physical Environment
819.57
Mental Health
650.00
TOTAL GENERAL FUND:
$ 16,528.01
STREET
E.E.A. FUND
LIBRARY
CEMETERY
URBAN RENEWAL
PARKS & RECREATION
FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE
CAPITAL PROJECT STADIUM CONVENTION CENTER
CAPITAL PROJECT - INTER CITY BRIDGE
ENCUMBRANCE RESERVE - WATER/SEWER
ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER
ENTERPRISE GOLF
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
FIREMEN'S PENSION
GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS:
1,625.27
172.90
2,827.08
420.56
480.05
1,943.24
89,000.00
100.00
795.82
4,418.71
3,773.48
406.99
4,079.19
1,685.61
67.70
$128,324.61
Mr. Wilkins moved -that warrant nos. 2165 through 2263 in the total amount of
$128,324.61 be approved for payment this 4th day of March, 1975. Seconded by
Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). -
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MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
BILLS - Continued:
The following payroll claims were presented for approval:
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CITY STREET FUND
LIBRARY
CEMETERY
URBAN RENEWAL
PARKS & RECREATION
ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER
ENTERPRISE GOLF
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
E.E.A.
GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS:
Mr. Wilkins moved that payroll voucher nos. 3551 through 3909
of $131,366.98 be approved for payment this 4th day of March,
Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
MARCH 4, 1975
$ 73,527.42
7,028.76
2,741.44
2,595.95
4,086.62
7,578.75
15,596.24
3,505.68
3,459.87
7,863.09
3,383.16
$131,366.98
in the total amount
1975. Seconded by
207
MAYOR PRO -TEM DENNEY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CHANGE ZONE ON THAT PORTION
OF WEST 6 ACRES OF NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER OF SECTION 25, T9N, RANGE 29 EWM FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO -RESIDENTIAL R-3:
It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were
no adverse communications received. The City Manager read letter from City Planning
Commission, recommending proposed zone change.
Mrs. Betty Blakely objected to zone change because you were "putting too many people
in too small an area."
Mrs. Kathryn Hettinger stated she disagreed with zone change because it would be
hard to sell residences for anything but commercial property. It was confirmed that
plans were underway to build seven 8-plexes on 2 2/3 acres.
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Pro -Tem Denney for further comments from the
floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed.
MAYOR PRO -TEM DENNEY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ROAD 28
FROM SYLVESTER STREET TO WEST LEWIS STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted (Resolution No. 971),!
A letter of protest was received from W.I.W. Farms and a letter of comment was received
from Cascade Broadcasting Company - asking why Tri City Mail Handling Center was not
included in proposed L.I.D. Mr. James Ajax, City Engineer, responded by stating they
only went back 120'; therefore, proposed L.I.D. atfectedtimmediateua.butting'property
owners only. Even if they expanded the district, the assessments would not be reduced,
only the City's share.
Mrs. Ormesher, owner of Lubri-Gas Station on Road 28, favored the improvement but
protested cost for curbs & gutters. She expressed concern over traffic closure,
her well and tires stacked on property. Staff replied that the tires were on City
property, but they would be removedoat no costptopthevproper-ty owners. In conclusion,
Mrs. Ormesher asked, "is the improvement really needed at this time?" The City Engineer
replied that staff feels traffic alone warrants the improvement.
Legislative
$ 627.68
Judicial
1,169.52
Executive
2,393.60
Legal
1,077.28
Planning
1,325.20
Other Gen. Svcs.(Bldg. & Prop.
Svcs) 12.90
Police
35,770.72
Fire
24,214.18
Protective Inspection
476.80
Ambulance & Aid
2,697.08
Engineering
3,254.64
Housing & Occupancy
476.80
Financial & Admin. (Election Svc) 31.02
TOTAL GENERAL FUND:
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CITY STREET FUND
LIBRARY
CEMETERY
URBAN RENEWAL
PARKS & RECREATION
ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER
ENTERPRISE GOLF
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
E.E.A.
GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS:
Mr. Wilkins moved that payroll voucher nos. 3551 through 3909
of $131,366.98 be approved for payment this 4th day of March,
Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
MARCH 4, 1975
$ 73,527.42
7,028.76
2,741.44
2,595.95
4,086.62
7,578.75
15,596.24
3,505.68
3,459.87
7,863.09
3,383.16
$131,366.98
in the total amount
1975. Seconded by
207
MAYOR PRO -TEM DENNEY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CHANGE ZONE ON THAT PORTION
OF WEST 6 ACRES OF NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER OF SECTION 25, T9N, RANGE 29 EWM FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO -RESIDENTIAL R-3:
It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were
no adverse communications received. The City Manager read letter from City Planning
Commission, recommending proposed zone change.
Mrs. Betty Blakely objected to zone change because you were "putting too many people
in too small an area."
Mrs. Kathryn Hettinger stated she disagreed with zone change because it would be
hard to sell residences for anything but commercial property. It was confirmed that
plans were underway to build seven 8-plexes on 2 2/3 acres.
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Pro -Tem Denney for further comments from the
floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed.
MAYOR PRO -TEM DENNEY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ROAD 28
FROM SYLVESTER STREET TO WEST LEWIS STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted (Resolution No. 971),!
A letter of protest was received from W.I.W. Farms and a letter of comment was received
from Cascade Broadcasting Company - asking why Tri City Mail Handling Center was not
included in proposed L.I.D. Mr. James Ajax, City Engineer, responded by stating they
only went back 120'; therefore, proposed L.I.D. atfectedtimmediateua.butting'property
owners only. Even if they expanded the district, the assessments would not be reduced,
only the City's share.
Mrs. Ormesher, owner of Lubri-Gas Station on Road 28, favored the improvement but
protested cost for curbs & gutters. She expressed concern over traffic closure,
her well and tires stacked on property. Staff replied that the tires were on City
property, but they would be removedoat no costptopthevproper-ty owners. In conclusion,
Mrs. Ormesher asked, "is the improvement really needed at this time?" The City Engineer
replied that staff feels traffic alone warrants the improvement.
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
PUBLIC HEARING - Continued:
MARCH 4, 1975
Mr. Chet Bailie asked if people east of Rd. 28 were going to be involved? Staff
replied negative.
Following three (3) calls for further comments from the floor, either for or against,
the Public Hearing was declared closed.
VISITORS:
Mr. Frank Thomsen, Manager of Pasco Chamber of Commerce, expressed concern over
recent "muggings" and "Purse snatchings" which have been occurring in the City of
Pasco, particularly, female elderly persons. He suggested that some endeavor be
made by the City and Police Department to allow people tro walk freely in the City of
Pasco again.
Mayor ProTem Denney asked that this item be placed on Workshop Agenda. for discussion.
Mr. H. Wheeler, complained of Code -Enforcement in the Plumbing profession, and urged
the City to keep a closer tab on licensing and enforcement..
Mrs. Kathryn Smith expressed concern over roaming dogs in the City and asked if
anything was being done about it. Staff replied that the Humane Society had a new
Manager who was very sincere about the dog problem in our area. (The City Manager
noted addresses Mrs. Smith spoke to).
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY:
Mrs. Sargent moved that claim of BERNITA WERE, 1627 W. Shoshone, (allegedly stepped
off curb into 5" chuck hole) be referred to City Attorney and Insurance Carrier for
disposition. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried.
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ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 1701:
AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
R-2 TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-3.
Ordinance No. 1701 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Ordinance No.
1701 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
ORDINANCE NO. 1702:
AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF ROAD 28 FROM SYLVESTER STREET
TO WEST LEWIS STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, TO ARTERIAL
STANDARDS BY GRADING, CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING STORM DRAINS, CURBS,
GUTTERS, NECESSARY SIDEWALKS, .BASE_COURSE_,,,ASPHA•L'T..CONCRETE• SURFACING,
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES,AND.•ALL INCIDENTAL WORK, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
RESOLUTION --NO. 971 OF THE CITY COUNCIL;,ESTABLISHING -LOCAL. IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO: 85; PROVIDING THE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT IN THE DISTRICT;
PROVIDING. THAT PAYMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT„BE,MADE, .IN PART BY SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS UPON -THE PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT, PAYABLE BY THE MODE OF
"PAYMENT BY BONDS;" AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WARRANTS REDEEMABLE IN CASH AND LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT BONDS.
Ordinance No. 1702 was read by tditle only. Mr. Adams moved that Ordinance No
1702 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote
of five (5).
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION NO. 973:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,WASHINGTON DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE IMPROVEMENT OF FIFTH AVENUE AND ARTHUR AVENUE FROM
COLUMBIA STREET TO COURT STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON TO ARTERIAL
STANDARDS BY GRADING, CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING STORM DRAINS, CURBS, GUTTERS,
STREET LIGHTING, NECESSARY SIDEWALKS, BASE ROCK, LEVELING COURSE, ASPHALT CON-
CRETE SURFACING, AND ALL INCIDENTAL WORK, AND TO CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT TO ASSESS A PART OF THE COST AND EXPENSE OF CARRYING OUT SAID ARTERIAL
STREET IMPROVEMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY SPECIALLY BENEFITED THEREBY, AND NOTIFYING
ALL PERSONS WHO MAY DESIRE TO OBJECT TO SAID IMPROVEMENTS TO APPEAR (to be con't.)
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MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 973 - Continued:
MARCH 4, 1975'
AND PRESENT THEIR OBJECTIONS AT A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, TO BE
HELD APRIL 15, 1975.
Resolution No. 973 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Resolution No.
973 be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
RESOLUTION NO. 974:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE IMPROVEMENT OF LEOLA STREET FROM POPLAR AVENUE
TO ARTHUR AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, TO RESIDENTIAL
STANDARDS BY GRADING, CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING GUTTERS, BASE ROCK AND
LEVELING COURSE, ASPHALT CONCRETE SURFACING „AND ALL INCIDENTAL WORK, AND
TO CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ASSESS ALL COST AND EXPENSE OF
CARRYING OUT SAID RESIDENTIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY
SPECIALLY BENEFITED THEREBY; AND NOTIFYING ALL PERSONS WHO MAY DESIRE TO
OBJECT TO SAID IMPROVEMENTS TO APPEAR AND PRESENT THEIR OBJECTIONS AT A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, TO BE HELD ON APRIL 15, 1975.
Resolution No. 974 was read by title only. Mrs. Sargent moved that Resolution Nd.
974 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
RESOLUTION NO. 975:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE IMPROVEMENT OF WEHE AVENUE FROM EAST LEWIS STREET
TO BROADWAY STREET, BEECH AVENUE FROM EAST LEWIS STREET TO BROADWAY STREET,
ALVINA STREET FROM WEHE-AVENUE TO OWEN AVENUE, GEORGE STREET FROM WEHE AVENUE
TO OWEN AVENUE, ADELIA STREET FROM WEHE AVENUE TO OWEN AVENUE, BROADWAY STREET
FROM WEHE AVENUE TO OWEN AVENUE, WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON TO
RESIDENTIAL STREET STANDARDS BY GRADING, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF
STORM DRAINS, CURBS, GUTTERS, NECESSARY SIDEWALKS, CRUSHED BASE ROCK, CRUSHED
LEVELING COURSE, ASPHALT CONCRETE SURFACING AND ALL INCIDENTAL WORK, AND TO
CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ASSESS ALL THE TOTAL COST AND EXPENSE
OF CARRYING OUT SAID RESIDENTIAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY
SPECIALLY BENEFITED THEREBY; AND NOTIFYING ALL PERSONS WHO MAY DESIRE TO
OBJECT TO SAID IMPROVEMENTS TO APPEAR AND PRESENT THEIR OBJECTIONS AT A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, TO BE HELD ON MAY 5, 1975.
Resolution No. 975 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Resolution No.
975 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
RESOLUTION NO. 976:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON DECLARING
ITS INTENTION•TO.ORDER"'THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A SANITARY SEWER
MAIN EXTENSION ON EAST "A" STREET FROM'SYCAMORE AVENUE TO HUGO AVENUE, AND A
SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ON-HUGO AVENUE FROM EAST "A" STREET TO ALTON STREET
WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON TO A STANDARD DESIGN OF A SANITARY SEWER
BY_ FURNISHING -ALL •'EQUIPMENT, MA'TERIAL,'�LABORND-AA 1 INCIDENTAL WORK, AND TO
CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ASSESS A PART"OF'THE COST AND EXPENSE
OF CARRYING OUT SAID STANDARD SANITARY SEWER AGAINST THE PROPERTY SPECIALLY
BENEFITED THEREBY; AND NOTIFYING ALL PERSONS WHO MAY DESIRE TO OBJECT TO SAID
IMPROVEMENTS.TO APPEAR AND PRESENT THEIR OBJECTIONS AT A MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL, TO BE HELD APRIL 15, 1975.
Resolution No. 976 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Resolution No.
976 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Tidrick. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
UNEINISHED BUSINESS:
UNEXPIRED TERM OF W.S. UHLING, RESIGNED: Mayor•Pro-Tem Denney asked staff to prepare
a letter of appreciation over the Mayor's signature and present it to Mr. Uhling at
the next regular council meeting for his years of devoted service.
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MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
NEW BUSINESS:
MARCH 4, 1975
AGREEMENT FOR INSPECTION OF OLD PASCO/KENNEWICK BRIDGE: Mr. Tidrick moved that
the City Manager be authorized and directed to execute Agreement between the two
cities and Arvid Grant & Associates as Consultant for the inspection of the Old
Inter -City Bridge in the amount of $18,000, with the City of Pasco's portion being
$9,000. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT
authorized and directed
Dubsky, and the City of
call vote of five (5).
- GOLF PRO: Mr. Adams moved that the City Manager
be
to execute contract between the Golf Profession, Joe
Pasco. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll
AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS - FIRE TRUCK:
Mr. Wilkins moved
authorized and directed to advertise for sealed bids for
Fire Truck. Seconded by.Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried by
that City Manager be
the sale of the 1945 Ford
roll call vote of five (5).
AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS - SODA ASH: Mr. Wilkins moved that the City Manager be
authorized to call for sealed bids on soda ash, as required by the Water Department
Filtration Plant for 1975 needs. Seconded by Mr. Tidrick. Motion carried by roll
call vote of five (5).
AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS - STREET PAINT: Mr. Wilkins moved that City Manager be
authorized to call for sealed bids for
Department for 1975. Seconded by Mr.
five (5) .
street paint, as required by the Street
Denney. Motion carried by roll call vote of
AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS - (2) POLICE VEHICLES: Mr. Wilkins moved that City Manager
be authoziized to purchase two (2) Police cars through the State Purchasing Department
as a result of their bid - these cars are included in the 1975 budget. Seconded by
Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS - TURF VEHICLE: Mr. Wilkins moved that staff be authorized
to call for sealed bids for turf vehicle, to be used at the Golf Course. Seconded
by Mr. Tidrick. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5).
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(Councilman Tidrick expressed concern that two of our councilmen were absent at
tonight's meeting and would they have an opportunity to express their views as far
as bid openings were concerned. Staff replied that any or all bids were subject to
rejection by the City Council and the full council would have an opportunity to review
bids) .
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.���%
M.R.-.'Denney:,-Maygrk" Pro=Tem
ATTEST:
Leo E. Olney, Director of Financ and
Ex -Officio City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this_ Z� day of ����� , 1975.