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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MAY 3. 1977
CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting called to order at 8:00 PA by Jan Tidrick, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, David Sheeley,
E.A. Snider, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins. Councilman Schuelein was absent due
to being out of town on business and Councilman Bailie was ill. Also present
were: George Smith, City Manager; Patrick Roach, outgoing City Attorney;
Michael Cooper, newly appointed City Attorney; James Ajax, City Engineer; Ted
Johnson, Associate Engineer; Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police; Webster Jackson, EEO
Officer; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation and Michael Corcoran.
City Planner.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mr. Sheeley moved that Consent Agenda be approved. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion
carried by roll call vote of five (5). Consent items are as follows:
a) Approval of Minutes. Minutes of regular meeting, held April 19, 1977.
b) General Claims in the amount of $141,432.91; Claim Warrant Nos.
11989 through 12082.
c) Payroll Claims in the amount of $158,255.21; Claim Warrant Nos.
14765 through 19176.
d) Resolution No. 1087: A Resolution commending Mrs. Barbara Olson for
her devoted service to the City of Pasco.
e) Resolution No. 1088: A Resolution commending Mr. Stuart Nelson for his
devoted service to the City of Pasco.
f) Butler Annexation, 76-20-A: Meeting set for May 17, 1977, 8.00 P.M.
g) Lawrence Rezone, 77-11-Z: Meeting set for May 17, 1977, 8.00 P.M.
h) CBD Utility Undergrounding, Authorizing City of Pasco to enter into an
Interlocal Memorandum of Understanding with the Franklin County Public
Utility District to provide that all trenching work in connection with
the undergrounding of utilities in the Central Business District would be
included in and a part of the Franklin County Public Utility District
Contract for undergrounding.
i) Award of Bid - Cemetery Road, Award bid for improvement of cemetery road
to G.B. Erickson & Son Construction, Yakima, Washington, in the amount of
$17,631.00.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN REGARDING THE CITY OF PASCO'S
INTENT TO CREATE A QUARTER SECTION L.I.D., BOUNDED BY 14th, COURT, 5th AND THE
BYPASS HIGHWAY.
It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. Mr. Jim Ajax,
City Engineer, acknowledged large delegation in attendance and stated the proposed
L.I.D. was approximately $45,000 lower than last year due to eliminating the
sidewalks in driveway areas for some 285 property owners. Under the present
proposed L.I.D., if you don't want driveways replaced, you don't have to.
Further, he outlined area on map and explained that storm drains were going to
have to be put in some areas and these, too, were shown to the people.
Mr. Lloyd Hammerstad, Yakima, Washington, vigorously opposed proposed L.I.D. as he
felt he has already paid for the street once.
Mr. Ajax responded that there had never been an L.I.D. in this area before and most
of the streets had had some form of 2 -shot oil fifteen to twenty years ago and had
served well beyond their natural life; therefore, were worn out. In response to Mr.
Hammerstad's objection to $5,000 assessment, he stated that the market determined the
cost.
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Mr. Edward Paulson expressed concern for people on fixed incomes and didn't
think that people with a corner lot should have to pay more. Mayor Tidrick
concurred with Mr. Paulson in relation to people on fixed incomes, but at this
time, he did not have a solution to the problem.
Mr. Ajax explained method of assessing L.I.D.'s by using a block drawing. He
said that a corner lot is felt to have more value, but in any event, the value
of the land should be increased by the amount of the assessment.
Mr. Lee Combs questioned width of 14th Street, Mr. Ajax replied that the City
will contribute more on 14th Street because it serves an arterial street function.
Mr. Bob Higginson asked, "if this goes down to defeat, how long before it will
come up again?" Mayor Tidrick responded by stating that it would probably be several
years before the opportunity would come up again as there are other areas in Pasco
who deserve a turn at an L.I.D.
Herb Wheeler was opposed to 60% figure needed to defeat L.I.D. and asked why it
didn't take 60% to pass it? He felt the Council was "beating around the bush."
Mayor Tidrick took exception with accusation and stated the Council had attempted
to answer every question as honestly as possible and had not dodged any issue.
As far as the 60% needed to defeat an L.I.D., this is clearly defined in the State
Statute for L.I.D. procedures and not a Council action or decision.
Mr. Wheeler then asked who was going to do the inspection. The reply was staff.
Mr. Stan Hunstein defended 2 -shot oil treatment for all the residential areas in
Pasco as he traveled over a 2 -shot oil road every day to go to work at Hanford and
this road is 31 years old. Mr. Ajax then explained what asphaltic concrete was
and stated that, for instance, County roads would last longer than City streets due
to County having high speed traffic as opposed to slower moving City traffic with
its constant starts and stops.
RECESS: 9:00
RECONVENED: 9:10
(Petition was made available for persons wishing to protest during break time).
Mr. Wilkins stated that the City of Pasco was not in the real estate business, we
do not want your property, but we would like an impressive looking community with
good streets and neighborhoods - in other words a nice place to live.
Mr. Floyd Sandoval felt it was a City's responsibility to maintain the streets. He,
too, felt he had already paid for it once. He concurred that new developments should
put in adequate streets but he did not agree with that theory in existing neighbor-
hoods. He disagreed with L.I:D. logic, stating that some would pass and some would
not; therefore, areas -would --be inconsistent. He suggested some form of taxation for
all citizens of Pasco so that funds would be available for street maintenance.
Mayor Tidrick responded by stating that it would be an inequitable situation to tax
everyone to pay for your street when they had already paid for their own. Further,
under taxation method, it could be possible to pay approximately $2,500 and still
not have a street because the City would have to set up a maintenance program and
it would depend on when they were scheduled for a particular area.
Mr. Sheeley reiterated that this was the most economical method available, and
"why should someone who's already paid for his street help pay for yours?"
Mrs. Evelyn Dorndorf asked, "won't our taxes increase after streets are improved?"
Staff replied affirmative. She then replied, "that's a rip-off."
Mr. Artie Williams wasn't totally opposed to L.I.D, as yet, but asked if a cumulative
total is available so that residents of the area know where they stand. Staff agreed
to have a cumulative total available every Tuesday.
Mr. Daron Tate favored L.I.D. as he would like to have nice streets to drive over
while he is living in the area. He felt that his property value would go down if
something wasn't done soon.
Mrs. Margaret Wood reiterated that owner/occupant opinion should weigh more heavily
than out of town owners. Mayor Tidrick concurred Mrs. Wood had a valid point; however,
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under current State Statutes for L.I.D, procedures, each owner was given a "vote"
regardless of their residency.
vs. proponents
Mr. Bob McFarland asked if oppositionAbecame a "fine line" issue under the 60/40
ratio, would the City withdraw their assessment and remain neutral?. The City
concurred, in that event, they would remain neutral.
Mr. Lloyd Hammerstad reminded the Council that he had built houses in Pasco for
United Builders some twenty years ago and they built the streets to City 11
specifications - "now, why hasn't money been set aside to maintain these streets?
Mr. Ajax responded that tax dollars do not go toward improving City streets, it's
an individual's responsibility.
Mr. Ed Ash stated he had to drive these streets every day to go to work and strongly
favored going ahead with the L.I.D.
Mr. Dennis Overman favored L.I.D. as he felt the Council had treated all people
fairly; however, he questioned status of 5th Street. Staff replied that 5th Street
would have extra oil on it due to heavy traffic and the City would bear that expense.
Mr. Larry Dickinson strongly supported L.I.D, because, "thank God, we are getting
another chance to get decent streets at a decent price - right now, you have a
hard time getting any type of emergency vehicle through the ruts and holes existing
in the streets at this time."
Mr. Floyd Sandoval asked what affect this L,I.D. would have if you sold your
property. Staff replied that FHA/VA loans would require that the lien be paid off;
however, if you sold your property on contract, the lien could go with the property.
Mr. Herb Wheeler expressed his views that the people who opposed the L,I.D. last
year are in the minority this year.
Mr. Bob McFarland asked if husband and wife constituted two signatures. Staff
replied that husband and wife was regarded as one signature,
Mr. Jim Sisk favored L.I.D. and urged Council to proceed.
Mr. Charles Carson stated his opposition to L.I.D.
Mr. Harold Mettling stood and asked the record to show that he favored L.I.D.
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Tidrick for further comments from the floor,
either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed.
MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON VACATION OF MARIE STREET
BET14EEN 22ND AVENUE AND 24TH AVENUE, NORTH OF ISAAC STEVENS JUNIOR HIGH.
It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were
no adverse communications.
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Tidrick for further comments from the floor.
either.for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 1851:
AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF FIFTH AVENUE FROM COURT
STREET TO SR -12, SIXTH AVENUE FROM AGATE STREET TO PEARL STREET,
SEVENTH AVENUE FROM COURT STREET TO LINCOLN DRIVE, EIGHTH AVENUE
FROM JAN STREET TO LINCOLN DRIVE, NINTH AVENUE FROM COURT STREET
TO LINCOLN DRIVE, TENTH AVENUE FROM COURT STREET TO RIVERVIEW DRIVE,
ELEVENTH AVENUE FROM ASTOR WAY TO TWELFTH AVENUE, TWELFTH AVENUE FROM
ASTOR WAY TO LINCOLN DRIVE AND FROM COURT STREET TO ITS NORTHERLY
TERMINUS APPROXIMATELY 600' NORTH OF COURT, THIRTEENTH AVENUE FROM
COURT STREET TO RIVERVIEW DRIVE, FOURTEENTH AVENUE FROM COURT STREET
TO LINCOLN DRIVE, LINCOLN DRIVE FROM SR -12 TO FOURTEENTH AVENUE, JAY
STREET FROM FIFTH AVENUE TO SEVENTH AVENUE, JAN STREET FROM FIFTH
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ORDINANCE NO. 1851 - Continued:
MAY 3, 1977
Ordinance No. 1851 was read by title only, Mr, Sheeley moved that Ordinance No.
1851 be adopted.. Seconded by Mr. Snider, Motion carried by roll call vote of
five (5).
RECESS 10:00 RECONVENED. 10:15
ORDINANCE NO. 1852:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO.
Ordinance No. 1852 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No.
1852 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of
five (5).
ORDINANCE NO. 1853:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO ADOPTING THE 1976 EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, TOGETHER WITH APPROPRIATE AMENDMENTS AND
SUBSTITUTIONS THERETO; ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR BARRIER FREE FACILITIES;
ADOPTING UNIFORM BUILDING CODE APPENDIX CHAPTER 32; ADOPTING UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE APPENDIX CHAPTER 53; AND REPEALING CHAPTER 16.04 OF THE
PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE.
Ordinance No. 1853 was read by title only, Mr, Snider moved that Ordinance
No. 1853 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote
of five (5).
ORDINANCE NO. 1854:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO ADOPTING THE 1976 EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE WITH APPENDIXES A THROUGH H AND THE I.A.P.M.O.
INSTALLATION STANDARDS, TOGETHER WITH APPROPRIATE AMENDMENTS AND
SUBSTITUTIONS THERETO BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER TO THE PASCO MUNICIPAL
CODE, CHAPTER 16.04 ENTITLED "PLUMBING CODE", AND REPEALING CHAPTER
16.04 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT NOW EXISTS.
Ordinance No. 1854 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No.
1854 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of
five (5).
ORDINANCE NO. 1855:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO ADOPTING THE 1976 EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE WITH APPENDIXES A THROUGH C, TOGETHER WITH
APPROPRIATE AMENDMENTS AND SUBSTITUTIONS THERETO BY ADDING A NEW
CHAPTER TO THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 16.32 ENTITLED "MECHANICAL
CODE", AND REPEALING CHAPTER 16.32 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT NOW
EXISTS.
Ordinance No. 1855 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance
AVENUE TO FOURTEENTH AVENUE, RI:VERVIEW DRIVE FROM TENTH AVENUE TO
THIRTEENTH AVENUE, LEOLA STREET FROM SEVENTH TO NINTH AVENUE, PEARL
STREET FROM FIFTH AVENUE TO TENTH AVENUE,,AND FROM THIRTEENTH AVENUE
TO FOURTEENTH AVENUE, OPAL STREET FROM SEVENTH AVENUE TO NINTH AVENUE,
ASTOR WAY FROM TENTH AVENUE TO THIRTEENTH AVENUE, AGATE STREET FROM.
FIFTH AVENUE TO NINTH AVENUE, RUBY STREET FROM SEVENTH AVENUE TO NINTH
AVENUE AND FROM SEVENTH AVENUE TO ITS EASTERLY TERMINUS APPROXIMATELY
385' EAST OF SEVENTH WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, TO CITY
STANDARDS BY GRADING, CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING STORM DRAINS, CURBS,
GUTTERS, NECESSARY SIDEWALKS, BASE ROCK, LEVELING COURSE, ASPHALT
CONCRETE SURFACING, AND ALL INCIDENTAL WORK, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
RESOLUTION NO. 1081 OF THE CITY COUNCIL; ESTABLISHING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 97; PROVIDING THAT PAYMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT BE MADE 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. 1851 was read by title only, Mr, Sheeley moved that Ordinance No.
1851 be adopted.. Seconded by Mr. Snider, Motion carried by roll call vote of
five (5).
RECESS 10:00 RECONVENED. 10:15
ORDINANCE NO. 1852:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO.
Ordinance No. 1852 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No.
1852 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of
five (5).
ORDINANCE NO. 1853:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO ADOPTING THE 1976 EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, TOGETHER WITH APPROPRIATE AMENDMENTS AND
SUBSTITUTIONS THERETO; ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR BARRIER FREE FACILITIES;
ADOPTING UNIFORM BUILDING CODE APPENDIX CHAPTER 32; ADOPTING UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE APPENDIX CHAPTER 53; AND REPEALING CHAPTER 16.04 OF THE
PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE.
Ordinance No. 1853 was read by title only, Mr, Snider moved that Ordinance
No. 1853 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote
of five (5).
ORDINANCE NO. 1854:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO ADOPTING THE 1976 EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE WITH APPENDIXES A THROUGH H AND THE I.A.P.M.O.
INSTALLATION STANDARDS, TOGETHER WITH APPROPRIATE AMENDMENTS AND
SUBSTITUTIONS THERETO BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER TO THE PASCO MUNICIPAL
CODE, CHAPTER 16.04 ENTITLED "PLUMBING CODE", AND REPEALING CHAPTER
16.04 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT NOW EXISTS.
Ordinance No. 1854 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No.
1854 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of
five (5).
ORDINANCE NO. 1855:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO ADOPTING THE 1976 EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE WITH APPENDIXES A THROUGH C, TOGETHER WITH
APPROPRIATE AMENDMENTS AND SUBSTITUTIONS THERETO BY ADDING A NEW
CHAPTER TO THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 16.32 ENTITLED "MECHANICAL
CODE", AND REPEALING CHAPTER 16.32 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT NOW
EXISTS.
Ordinance No. 1855 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO. 1855 - Continued:
MAY 3, 1977
No. 1855, but deleting the words "or approved plastic fittings" from Section
2212, Paragraph three. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried, as
amended, by roll call vote of five (5).
ORDINANCE NO. 1856:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO ADOPTING THE 1976 EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM HOUSING CODE WITH APPROPRIATE AMENDMENTS AND SUBSTITUTIONS
THERETO BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER TO THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER
16.16 ENTITLED "HOUSING CODE", AND REPEALING CHAPTER 16.16 OF THE
PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT NOW EXISTS.
Ordinance No. 1856 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No.
1856 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of
five (5).
ORDINANCE NO. 1857:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO ADOPTING THE 1976 EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, TOGETHER WITH
APPROPRIATE AMENDMENTS AND SUBSTITUTIONS THERETO BY ADDING A NEW
CHAPTER TO THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 16.20, ENTITLED
"DANGEROUS BUILDING CODE", AND REPEALING CHAPTER 16.20 OF THE PASCO
MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT NOW EXISTS.
Ordinance No. 1857 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Ordinance No.
1857 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of
five (5).
ORDINANCE NO. 1858:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO REPEALING CHAPTER 16.36 OF THE
PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED "CONSTRUCTION CODE REVIEW BOARD."
Ordinance No. 1858 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No.
1858 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of
five (5).
ORDINANCE NO. 1859:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1596 and 1747 AND PASCO
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9.62.010(b) RELATING TO REMOVAL OF
ABANDONED VEHICLES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.
Ordinance No. 1859 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Ordinance No.
1859 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of
five (5).
ORDINANCE NO. 1860:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1347 AND PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE
S.9.68.010 RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING WITHIN THE CITY OF
PASCO; DECLARING CERTAIN CONDUCT TO BE CRIMINAL AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES.
Ordinance No. 1860 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No.
1860 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of
five (5).
ORDINANCE NO. 1861:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE No. 1839, BEING AN
ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED FROM FUNDS RE-
CEIVED UNDER TITLE II OF THE PUBLIC WORKS ACT OF 1976.
Ordinance No. 1861 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Ordinance No.
1861 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of
five (5).
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ORDINANCES - Continued:
MAY 3, 1977
ORDINANCE NO. 1862:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE BY DELETING SECTIONS
22.36.020(.4), 22.36.020(_6), 22,40,010(1) and 22,48,030(1); ADDING
SECTIONS 22.40.010(1), 22,441010(1), 22,48.030(1), 19.12,2159
19.12.035 AND 22.68.020(1) (.Mobile Home Ordinance),
Ordinance No. 1862 was read by title only, Mr, Sheeley moved that Ordinance No.
1862 be adopted. Seconded by Mr, Snider, Motion carried by roll call vote of
five (5).
NEW BUSINESS:
CHANGE OF COUNCIL MEETING: Mr. Wilkins moved that the regular meeting of the City
Council scheduled for 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 21, 1977 be changed to 8:00 P.M.
Monday, June 20, 1977. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. (All news media
to be notified).
RIVERVIEW ANNEXATION: Mr. Snider moved that the City Manager and staff be
authorized to work with citizens in Riverview to explore the feasibility of
annexing portions of the Riverview Area to the City of Pasco. Seconded by Mr.
Wilkins. Motion carried.
BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION: Mr. Wilkins moved that the City Manager be authorized
to execute the City of Pasco's fiscal year 1977 Block Grant Application, as set
forth in the City's proposed program, dated April 21, 1977, and to submit it to
H.U.D. for approval. Seconded by Mr, Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of
five (5). (Mayor Tidrick asked staff to look into what alternatives the City has
in the event our application gets denied).
DISCRETIONARY FUNDS: Mr. Sheeley moved that the City of Pasco withdraw from the
Consortium and apply for the entire amount on our own. Seconded by Mr. Snider.
(_Discussion)
Mr. Sheeley reported that after a lengthy meeting with representatives of Benton
and Franklin Counties and smaller communities to plan applications for Federal
Discretionary Funds, he had never been to a meeting of elected officials where there
were so many closed minds and unwillingness to work on a compromise situation.
Further, in his opinion, the City of Pasco had been insulted on numerous occasions;
therefore, it was his recommendation that the City withdraw from the Consortium
and apply for the total amount 'of funds available. Since Pasco's project has priority,
he felt we had a good chance of getting the funds.
Mr. Snider supported Mr. Sheeley's views by stating that Pasco was legally entitled
to apply for funds, and after trying to compromise with Consortium, it had failed.
Mr. Sheeley then stated that he would stay as long as possible to work out an
equitable basis. It was learned that Richland and Kennewick were not eligible
for discretionary funds. Mr. Ajax replied that had Pasco applied on their own
merits for the last two years, we probably would have gotten it all.
Main motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). Mayor Tidrick voting no.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Mr. Sheeley reported that plans and proposed site for new retardation center
will be discussed at next workshop meeting on May 10th. Mr. Snider favored citizen
input on proposed center.
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
J TIDRICK, MAYOR
AT
LLS, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
PASSED and APPROVED this / 7 day of 411977,