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MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
MARCH 18, 1975
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, Billie Sargent, Al Schor 18:15 PM), Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins.
Also present were: Harry Kinzer, City Manager.; Patrick Roach, City Attorney; '
Leo Olney, Finance Director; James Ajax, City Engineer; Iry Kau, Director of Public
Works; Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police and Webster Jackson, Director of Urbih_Renewal.
APP.ROVALLOF MINUTES:
Mr. Adams moved that minutes of regular meeting, held March 4, 1975, be approved
as written. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
The following bills were presented for approval by the Council:
Legislative
$ 175.22
Judicial
810.30
Executive
867.24 -
Financial & Administrative
3,174.90
Legal
608.. 24.. .
Personnel
346.75
Planning
700.77
Other General Govt. Services
365.55
Police
21, 391.,28.:... _<.
Fire
4,127.01
Detention/Correction
2,315.60
Protective Inspections
737.88
Ambulance & Aid
1,708.05
Juvenile Detention
487.50
Engineering
1,434.54
Housing & Community Development
458.53
Other Physical Environment
58.33
TOTAL GENERAL FUND:
STREET
E.E.A. FUND
LIBRARY
CEMETERY
URBAN RENEWAL
PARKS & RECREATION
CAPITAL PROJECT, STADIUM/CONVENTION CENTER
CAPITAL PROJECT, INTER -CITY BRIDGE
CAPITAL PROJECT, NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY
ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER
ENTERPRISE GOLF
ENTERPRISE SOLID WASTE
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
FIREMEN'S PENSION
GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS:
$ 39,767.69
7,445.50
1,354.67
1,073.19
1,820.12
23,660.89
4,084.34
1,217.79
444.39
20,859.45
41,185.58
6,427.94
21,076.16
4,668.25
11,326.91
1,228.00
$187,640.87
Mr. Wilkins moved that warrant nos. 2264 through 2388 in the total amount of
$187,640.87 be approved for payment this 18th day of March, 1975. Seconded by Mr.
Adams. Motion carried by roll call voteeof six (6). (Councilman Schor had not
arrived yet).
VISITORS:
Councilman Denney introduced MASTER CRAIG TURNER who is interested -in City Government
and invited him to s&t at the Council table.
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VISITORS - Contineud:
MARCH 18, 1975
Mr. Jeff Hendler questioned Council's action regarding the recently enacted Gambling
Ordinance, which is to go into effect on April 1, 1975. He reminded the Council
that voters passed an issue allowing gambling by 60%; therefore, some type of
action by the Coun&il is needed prior to April 1, 1975 when the "No -Gambling"
Ordinance is scheduled to go into effect.
Mayor Linton replied that he was waiting for the.Count.y.Commissioners to set
higher tax rate and would recess this meeting tonight to allow the Council to
meet and act upon the gambling issue prior to April 1, 1975, if they so desired.
Mr. Chet Bailie asked, "if the County offers a compromise tax structure of 2 or
3%, what would be the Council's reaction?" Mayor Linton declined to comment at
this point.
Dr. Kopper inquired about the status of proposed convention center. The City Manager
replied that Mr. Ken Cole of Bellevue had been retained to review Mr. Hendler's
agreement and will report back as soon as possible. The Manager further stated that
$1,000 ceiling for expenses had been set by the Council.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY:
LELAND RICHARDSON: Mr. Wilkins moved that potential claim of Leland Richardson
for sewer backup be referred to City Attorney and Insurance Carrier for disposition.
Seconded by Mrs. Sargent. Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
BID AWARD - WATER MATERIALS: 'Mr. Denney moved that bids be awarded to the following
firms for supplying water materials to the City of Pasco for the year 1975, in the
grand total of $74,080.09.
Schedule A: (Yokes & Brass) to Pipeline Products, $3,353.16.
Schedule B: (Copper) to Familian Company, $3,801.00.
Schedule C: (Bell boxes & valves) to Meter Box Equipment, $3,519.60.
Schedule D: (Cast iron T's &•Fittings/plugs) to I.T.T. Grinnell,. $1,388.75.
Schedule E: (Dresser couplings & Repair clamps) to_Waterworks Supply, $792.08.
Schedule G: (Ductile Steel pipe, 6,8,12 & 16") to I.T.T. Grinnell, $61.,225.50.
Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
BID AWARD - VACUUM STREET SWEEPER: Bids were opened on February 5, 1975 to furnish
The City of Pasco with one (1) vacuum type street sweeper. They were as follows:
American Machine Company $48,594.00**
Power Master $24,927.00
Sahlberg Equipment $41,895.00
**Staff Recommendation (The other two did not meet specifications).
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Mr. Tidrick moved that recommendation of the staff be accepted and bid for one
vacuum sweeper be awarded to American Machine Company in the amount of $48,594.00.
Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. (Discussion) Mr. Schor stated his inquiries to -.other cities
using similar equipment revealed that only one out of five were.using the machine as
a sweeper; further, no city in Washington had purchased this type of equipment for
sweeping. He cited favorable response from Albany, Oregon; however, Albany has all
paved streets and over 22,000 population. Mr. Schor.could not justify such a large
expenditure for Pasco when we do not have the.population nor catch basins to
maintain.
Mayor Linton concurred on the basis that,we use.our:present sweeper 80% of the
time for sweeping and 20% of the time for catch basins.
The City Manager reported that he had had favorable—response from the City of Kennewick
and they concluded that the machine did a cleaner job on the streets and eliminated
the flying dust. Overall, it was estimated that there was an annual saving of
approximately $11,000. Mr. Denney indicated he would like to see Kennewick's machine
in action as flying dust was a problem.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Street Sweeper, Continued:
Mr. Schon further continued that.he had had a conversation with Mr. Unger, Public
Works Director in Moab, Utah, and Mr. Unger had expressed his dissatisfaction with
vacuum street sweeper as being too noisy, inadequate, and in fact, he was going to
recommend'disposing of it as quickly as possible.
No further comments, main motion FAILED by the following roll call vote: YES: Adams,
Tidrick & Wilkins. NO: Denney, Linton, Sargent and Schor.
AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS - INSTALLATION OF WATER MAIN EXTENSION (Haner & Nelson):
Mr. Adams moved that the City Manager be authorized to call for bids for the
extension of water main from Beech Avenue to Elm Avenue on Broadway, 1,008 feet
of 12" cast iron pipe and 1,260 feet of 16", cast iron pipe on Elm Street from
Broadway to Highland in the East Pasco area. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. (Discussion)
Mr. Tidrick stated that he had three questions in regard to this installation;
(1) Why did we agree to do the engineering?, (2) How much field engineering is
going to be done, (3) What is the cost to the City?
Mr. Ajax, City Engineer., responded by stating that -there had been an obligation made
by the City to do the engineering in an effort to encourage development. He further
commented that this *ahadpbeenspermitted"rnr"paper•tplat� areas n tliet�. %:e ms �n
past; however, it was not the policy in new sub__divisions. He estimated the cost
at approximately $4,000 and stated this was for personnel services generally.
Mr. Denney asked, "there are two vacant lots .on Margaret Street, if I wanted to
buy them, what would I have to pay?" Mr. Kinzer replied that he would have to pay -
front footage for water plus meter installation and hookup.
Mr. Denney then stated that the Council should set a policy as far as -services were
concerned; however, it was his contention that the Council could not go back on their
word,or word of previous councils, and fail to provide service already committed.
To this, Mayor Linton responded that he*was in favor of development but merely wanted
to know that .the City was on solid ground. Briefly, the following quotation from
Mr. Ajax's memorandum to City Manager was read into the record:
"Early last fall, apparently there were several meetings between the
developers and staff members. The situation-__is;.clouded because different:
combinations of staff members talked to the developers at these meetings.
At any rate, the resulting understanding was this:
The City of Pasco would provide the following:
1) All engineering design for streets and utilities together with
field engineering;
2) Fine grade and gravel streets within the development;
3) Extend City water system to developer's property;
The Developer would provide the following:
1) Grading of area, including roadways;
2) Water system within development, including booster, if necessary;
3) Sanitary sewer system extension to and within developer's property."
Mr. Ajax then responded that the water line can only be justified if the Council
agrees its primary purpose is to serve an area of general circulation ra.ther.than a
specific development. The City Attorney agreed that if that was the case, the action
appeared legal.
Mr. Kinzer stated, "if we are going to have development in the City of Pasco, we
are going to have to incur some costs of development."
Mr. Tidrick questioned fine grading and graveling of area. Mr. Ajax replied that
there were no streets in this area developed to City standards; however, Mr. Nelson
responded by stating that their development would be to City standards.
Mr. Tidrick again stated that he felt the City should set a policy on what we are
going to do for developers.
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WATER MAIN INSTALLATION - Continued:
Mr. Wilkins then asked, "If the City is giving anything, what is the City paying
for 19' hole over there?" Staff replied that it had to do with sewer and not water
line.
Mr. Denney added that we should go ahead with something we should have done years
ago - even before Haner and Nelson.
No further comments, main motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
NEW BUSINESS:
L.I.D. PETITION FOR MARGARET & PARK STREETS BETWEEN ARTHUR & N. FOURTH AVENUE:
Mayor Linton acknowledged petition to create an L.I.D. for Margaret & Park Streets,
between Arthur and North Fourth Avenue, signed by Sister Anthony Marie, Our Lady of
Lourdes Hospital; James Rogers, County Commissioner; Ray V. Rose, M.D., Medical.Arts
Building; Roger Olson, Attorney and E. Mayuga, M.D., Holy Family Medical Building.
Mayor Linton recommended that the City initiate an L.I.D. which would encompass
the area being petitioned plus all four streets south of Court Street, north of
Sylvester between Arthur and 4th; also, two short streets of Norbart and Nixon.
He was hopeful that we could bid this area the same time as we did 5th & Arthur
Streets.
Mr. Denney moved that Staff be authorized to prepare a Resolution of Intent, more
specifically described as all four streets south of Court Street, north of Sylvester
Street between Arthur and 4th as well as two short streets of Nixon and Norbart.
Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
APPOINTMENT - COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD: Mayor Linton appointed
Councilman Sterl Adams to serve on the Comprehensive Solid.Waste Management Board
as the City's representative. Mr. Adams graciously accepted appointment.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION:
GAMBLING: Councilman Wilkins called attention to the fact that aa. -,,"No Gambling"
Ordinance would go into effect on April 1, 1975 unless the City Council saw fit to
amend or repeal it. He reminded his collegues that the citizens -.of Pasco had voted
for gambling on an advisory ballot on February 4, 1975, and he felt the Council should
abide by that ballot and go with the will of the people.
Mr. Adams moved that Ordinance No. 1683 be repealed in its entirety. Seconded by
Mr. Wilkins. Motion FAILED by the following roll call vote: YES: Adams, Schor
and Wilkins. NO: Denney, Linton, Sargent & Tidrick.
WATER REPORT: Councilman Denney reported that tests revealed that the City of
Pasco's water had no trace of dangerous elements in it and the citizens of our City
should be proud of that accomplishment.
CABLE T.V. Councilman Tidrick asked, "how are we doing on cable t.v. installation?"
The City Manager replied that the equipment should be in by now.
WORKSHOP ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: Councilman Tidrick asked that front.footage charges
for water installation be placed on Workshop Agenda.
Councilman Sargent requested discussion on Affirmative Action Plan to be placed
on Workshop Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Denney moved that meeting be adjourned to March 25, 1975, at
8:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried.
ATTEST: Donald D. Linton, Mayor
Leo E. Olney, -Director of Finance 4&
Ex -officio City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this_day of ��� , 1975.