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Home My WebLink About10-03-1977 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Jan Tidrick, Mayor. ROLL CALL: OCTOBER 3, 1977 By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, J..C. Bailie,.Vernon Schuelein, David Sheeley, E.A. Snider, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins. Also present were: George Smith, City Manager; Leo Olney, Finance Director; Michael Cooper, City Attorney; Jim Ajax, City Engineer;Webster Jackson, EEO Officer; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation; Michael Corcoran, Planner and Ted Johnson, Assistant City Engineer. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Sheeley moved to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Consent items are as follows, All Ordinances were read by title only. a) Approval of Minutes. Minutes of regular meeting held September 19, 1977. b) Bills: General Claims in the amount of $429,557.68; Claim warrant nos. 3175 through 13271. Payroll claims in the amount of $165,879.57; Claim warrant nos. 14949 through 15336. c) Unemployment Insurance Compensation Program. That the City go on the direct reimbursement method of providing unemployment compensation, and that the - staff take the necessary steps to establish a trust fund into which all depart- ments will pay, based upon their gross payroll, to cover the cost of the unemployment compensation benefits. d) RESOLUTION NO. 1117: A Resolution relating to the Pasco -Kennewick Inter -City Bridge and authorizing the City of Pasco to expend funds for the purpose of relocating power transmission lines. e) RESOLUTION NO. 1118:. A Resolution relating to financing and authorizing the Finance Director of the City of Pasco to issue Interest Bearing Warrants of up to $70,000 as interim financing for the City of Pasco fire trucks recently purchased. f) RESOLUTION NO. 1119: A Resolution accepting the work done by Laclo Construction Company, entitled East Pasco Neighborhood Facility Ceiling System. g) ORDINANCE NO. 1885: Ah Ordinance relating to vehicles and traffic and amending Title 10 of the Pasco Municipal Code by adding thereto a new Chapter to be known and designated as Chapter 10.92 and entitled "Regulation of Traffic in City Parks." h) ORDINANCE NO. 1886: An Ordinance relating to Zoning and amending Title 22 of the Pasco Municipal Code by amending Section 22.20.010 of Chapter 22.20, and by adding two new chapters to be known and designated as Chapter 22.21 "AG Agricultural Zone" and Chapter 22.22 "R -T Residential Transition Zone" respectively. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER VACATING NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY, BLOCK 5, BETWEEN LOTS 8 AND 9 OF HELM'S SECOND ADDITION: It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. A communication was read from Michael Corcoran, City Planning Commission, recommending proposed alley vacation. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Tidrick for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: Mayor Tidrick acknowledged Webelos Pack No. 155 from the Congregational Church and asked their leaders, Robert Keene and George Clark to introduce the boys. They were MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING VISITORS - Continued: OCTOBER 3, 1977 as follows: Matthew Davenport, Tony Young, Rob Price, Kim Boynton, Scott Nilson, Robert 'Hilliams, Kevin Gifford and Kevin Scott. Mr. Jeff Hendler requested that problems concerning the Golf Course be referred back to the Park Advisory Board prior to any action by the City Council. Mayor Tidrick assured Mr. Hendler that the Board would be invited to sit in on meeting with City Council to discuss mutual problems. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1887: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE PORTION OF THE NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS 8 AND 9 WITHIN BLOCK 5 OF HELM'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO. (Cole Alley Vacation) Ordinance No. 1887 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1887. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1888: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIGN CODE AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.16 and 17.56 nF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance No. 1888 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1888 and to approve the summary thereof for publication purposes. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Mr. Adams voting no. ORDINANCE NO. 1889: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND AMENDING SECTION 22.24.020 OF CHAPTER 22.24 and SECTION 22.40.010 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance No. 1889 was read by title only, Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1889. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Mr. Adams voting no. ORDINANCE NO. 1890: (Outdoor Lighting Ordinance - Held Over - No Action) ORDINANCE NO. 1891: AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE AMOUNT OF THE AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES, THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST UPON THE GENERAL BONDED INDEBTED- NESS OF THE CITY OF PASCO FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1978, LEVYING THE ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAXES OF THE CITY OF PASCO FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1978, AND APPORTIONING THE SAME TO CERTAIN FUNDS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES, Ordinance No. 1891 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1891 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1120: A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE LIMITED ACCESS FACILITY OF LEWIS STREET. Resolution No. 1120 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Resolution No. 1120 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. (Discussion) Mr. Sheeley asked staff when the Comprehensive Plan would be completed. Mr. Corcoran replied, "about April." Mr. "Doc" Hastings, representing Pasco Chamber of Commerce, reiterated Chambers questions; namely, what impact the new bridge would have on Lewis Street, cost of reimbursing property owners and are these questions going to be answered in the Comprehensive Plan? Mayor Tidrick replied that this type of question is generally not answered in Comprehensive Plans. The City Planner stated that impact of new bridge would be considered, but cost would not be included: MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTIONS - Continued: OCTOBER 3, 1977 Mr. Snider reminded delegation in attendance that this was a Resolution of Intent only and it would depend on the Federal Government and State Highway Department whether or not they would allow the access to be lifted. To this, the Chamber representative again stated that traffic congestion was their main concern, and further, businesses had continued to thrive in that area without the access being lifted. Mr. Jeff Hendler cited that he knew of businesses who had moved to Kennewick because they could not get zone changes to suit their needs and of conflicts with our Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Tidrick replied that the City of Pasco had made many zone changes without the Comprehensive Plan and City Planner concurred with this thought. Mr. Hendler then asked Mayor Tidrick, "Do you want to open up Lewis Street?" Mayor Tidrick replied, "Yes, it is our stated intention - if there are no logical reasons why we shouldn't open it up, I assume we will proceed.". Mayor Tidrick stated he understood that the present Council di_s,couraged growth and development, and for the record, he wanted the citizens of Pasco to know there had never been such intent. He, personally, felt that by opening up Lewis Street, it would encourage commercial businesses and growth the entire length of Lewis Street and he could not understand why the Chamber of Commerce was fighting the access so. He felt they should be supporting it in order to attract new businesses to Pasco and increase our tax base. Just because there are trailer courts and apartments in the area now doesn't mean that this will always be considered the highest and best use of the land. Mr. Sheeley supported Mayor Tidrick's views and stated that several years ago, Lewis Street could have been opened by a frontage road and in his opinion, this -�-•area is a prime spot:for.a shopping center. Again, this is only the first step. Mr. Bailie opposed lifting the access until someone can come forth and prove merits of it and show their.intentions for use of the land. Mr. Bob Young, Manager of Young's Department Store, opposed lifting the access because "by lifting it, you are going to be impeding more than you can gain." Mr. Snider again asked why the Chamber of Commerce was fighting this so hard when the.highest and best use of the land would be a commercial type development. Mr. Stu Nelson asked if this had gone before the Planning Commission because he recalled turning this particular issue down about five years ago while he was serving on the Planning Commission. Staff replied this had come before the Planning Commission approximately a year.ago. Mr. Jeff Hendler asked how long ago it had been since the Council had annexed the Ryder property. Mayor Tidrick replied that part of Mr. Ryder's holdings were still in the County; however, it would be included in proposed three annexation requests pending at the present time. He reiterated that Mr. Ryder is not pushing this action because he isn't sure lifting the access now would benefit him that much. The City Attorney clarified that if Lewis Street were opened up, property owners would have to purchase access rights. Main motion passed by roll call vote of five (5). Councilmen Adams and Bailie voting no. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: APPRAISAL OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY - 76 ACRES EAST OF GOLF COURSE: Mr. Sheeley moved that the staff be.authorized to engage a qualified appraiser for the purpose of appraising approximately 76 acres of City owned property immediately east of the Golf Course, and that.the cost of the appraisal not exceed $1,600. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Mr. Adams asked if we had a specific plan, Staff replied negative. Mr. Adams then stated, "If there isn't an on going plan, why spend $1,600?" To this, Mr,. Snider replied: "Several months ago, this council voted to'proceed on the Golf Course and how are we going to do that without an appraisal?" Main motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Councilmen Adams and Bailie voting no. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Continued: OCTOBER 3, 1977 KARTCHNER'S INDUSTRIAL PARK — PRELIMINARY PLAT: Mr. Sheeley moved to approve preliminary plat in accordance with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Councilman Sheeley asked that condition of carnivals and abandoned service stations be placed on Workshop Agenda. Mr. Smith asked Councilmen if they would be interested in co -sponsoring a bridge seminar in December along with the City of Kennewick. He received favorable response. City Councilmen were invited to tour the observatory on October 4th or 5th. Indications were that most members planned to attend along with their wives. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. ATTE ve yn !4el s, Deputy City Clerk CJ , ". JEAN TIORI K, MAYOR PASSED and APPROVED this/qday of a�IZ2 , 1977. u 1