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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
September 5,..1978
Meeting called to order at 8:10 p.m., by the Honorable J.C. Bailie,
Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
By Clerk's Representative. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams,
J.C. Bailie, Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, E.A. Snider and Bill Wilkins.
Also present were: Leland Kraft, City Manager; Acting and Deputy
City Attorneys, Patrick Roach and Dennis De Felice; James Ajax,
City Engineer; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks and Recreation;
Ted Johnson, Assistant Engineer; and Gary Crutchfield, City Planner.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mr. Snider moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr.
Wilkins. Motion carried by a roll call vote of six (6). The
consent items are as follows:
a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the regular meeting held
August 21, 1978.
b) General Claims in the amount of $325,269.49; Claim Warrant
Numbers 17,715 through 17,829.
Payroll Claims in the amount of $182,125.89; Payroll Warrant
Numbers 19,422 through 19,835.
c) L.I.D. No. 98 (Large L.I.D. North of Court) Right -of -Way
Problem: To confirm staff's direction to the contractor to
pave a half -width street to Agate Street extended between
20th Avenue and 21st Avenue, and a half -width street on
21st Avenue between Ruby Street and Agate Street extended;
with the further understanding that curb, gutter, and side-
walk, will be placed on the side where right-of-way has been
dedicated; with the further understanding that this actual
half roadway is to be assessed equally to property owners
on each side.
d) Authorization to Call for Bids - City Hall Remodeling: To
authorize the staff to call for bids on the City Hall
remodeling project.
e) Hearing Date: Pre -Annexation Zoning Plan (Columbia East,
78-12-A): To set 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 18, 1978, in
the City Council Chambers, as the time and place for a public
hearing to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation
of a proposed zoning plan for the Columbia East Annexation
area, 78-12-A.
f) Request for Authorization to Call for Bids on Two Sweepers -
Parks.& Cemetery: To authorize the staff to call for bids
for two (2T Turf Type Sweepers.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PARKE
REZONE (78-12-A):
It was reported that the hearing had been properly posted and
published. There were no adverse communications.
Gary Crutchfield, City Planner, stated that the rezone concerned
a building located in a R-2 zone. Mr. Crutchfield stated that the
building has been in a non -conforming use since it was zoned R-2
under the original zoning ordinance and if the property is zoned
R-3, High Density Residential, the non -conforming use would be
eliminated. Mr. Crutchfield stated that the Planning Commission
has recommended the parcel to be rezoned R-3 in consideration of a
Concomitant Agreement restricting redevelopment of the site to 4 -units
and one story maximum height. Mr. Crutchfield stated, however, that
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued):
the recommendation by the Planning Commission essentially authorized
this particular non -conforming structure to be entirely replaced
whereas other non -conforming structures in the neighborhood do not
enjoy the same right.
Councilman Snider stated that he was concerned.with the spot zoning
the rezone would create.
Mr. Parks stated that the only reason he was asking for the rezone
was so that the building would be in conforming use and so that they
could in turn get a mortgage on the property. As long as the zone
remains a R-2 zone and the.building is a non -conforming use the
owners could not get a mortgage on the property.
Councilman Grigg felt that it would be best to look at the surrounding
area and see if the entire should be rezoned R-3 instead of just
rezoning the Parke property.
George Heidlebaugh, adjacent property owner to the Parke property,
stated that the owners were trying to improve their property and in
turn improve the area and felt that it was proper for the Council to
approve the rezone. Mr. Heidlebaugh stated that he was not in
objection to the entire area being rezoned but stated that the Council
should approve the Parke rezone so that the owners can go ahead with
their plans.
Councilman Wilkins stated that he felt that it was best to rezone
the entire area instead of doing any spot zoning in the area.
Lee Kraft, City Manager, stated that if the Council was uncomfortable
with considering the rezone as requested with the Concomitant Agreement
then the Council might want to consider the remand to the Planning
Commission to consider more than just this one piece of. property.
Councilman Grigg proposed a..rezoning.of an area from Fourth Street
to 10th and from Ainsworth to "A". Mr. Grigg stated that he was not
in objection to a rezone in the area but felt that it was not in the
City's best interest to rezone the Parke property only.
Neil Smith, part owner in the Parke property, stated that the Planning
Commission unanimously voted for passage of the rezone. Mr.. Smith
felt .that it was the Planning Commission's interpretation at their-..--.-,-..
meeting that the high density that occurs in the comprehensive plan
either meant R-3 or R-2 and not necessarily either one and in turn
felt that the 4-plex..on that property was in line with -the high.density
in the comprehensive zoning plan.,
Lynn Parke stated that she felt that since the property was there
before the original zoning ordinance that the zoning of the property
as R-2 was unfair and stated that they are not the only property owners
in the City of Pasco with a non -conforming use building because the
original zoning ordinance was adopted after the building was bui1,t% -'
Mayor.Bailie declared the Public Hearing closed.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 1987: (Parke Rezone)
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-2 MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO R-3 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AS CONDITIONED
BY CONCOMITANT ZONING AGREEMENT
Ordinance No. 1987 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that
Ordinance No. 1987 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion FAILED
by the following roll call vote: YES: Adams and Bailie. NO: Grigg,
Schmidt, Snider and Wilkins.
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ORDINANCES (continued):
ORDINANCE NO. 1985: (Weisenberger Rezone)
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-1 LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO C-1 RETAIL BUSINESS AS CONDITIONED BY
CONCOMITANT ZONING AGREEMENT.
Ordinance No. 1985 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that
Ordinance No. 1985 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion
PASSED by the following roll call vote: YES: Bailie, Grigg, Schmidt,
Snider and Wilkins. NO: Adams.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. PRIOR SERVICE CREDIT - Mr. JOSEPH JOHNSON: Mr. Johnson was in attendance
and spoke of his service record with the City. Mr. Johnson stated
that when the Airport was transferred to the Port he continued working
for the Airport and therefore was terminated with the City's employment.
That after some time.working for the Airport his youngest daughter's
health worsened and her doctor recommended a dryer climate. That after
approximately two years in a dryer climate the health problems did not
subside and therefore his family moved back to.the area and Mr. Johnson
and his family return to Pasco and Mr. Johnson was then employed by the
City of Pasco at the water treatment plant. He asked that his name be
reconsidered for this prior service credit.
Mr. Grigg moved that the City Council declare the policy that it
authorizes staff to make payment to the Public Employees Retirement
Fund for City of Pasco prior service credit for former City employees
who have moved directly from City of Pasco employment to employment
with the Port of Pasco at the time the Airport was transferred to
the Port and whose service with the Port, since the date of transfer,
has continued unbroken. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion PASSED by the
following roll call vote.: YES: Adams, Bailie, Grigg, Schmidt and
Snider. NO: Wilkins.
B. RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMAN DAVE SHEELEY: Mr. Schmidt moved to officially
acknowledge Mr. Sheeley's resignation and to direct staff to advertise
the vacant position. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins.
Mr. Snider asked that staff look into preparing a plaque for
presentation to Dave Sheeley for his service on the City:Cbuncil.
Motion carried by a roll call vote of six (6).
C. SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER: Dick Erickson, Director of Parks & Recreation,
was in attendance and gave a status the the project. Mr. Erickson
stated that the bond issue on the matter will be for approximately
$785,000.00.
Mr. Grigg asked for an explanation of the $60,000.00 architectural fees,
which were inadvertently left off the total construction cost, and the
$740,000.00 total construction cost (both figures would bring the total
construction cost to $80,000.00).
Dick Erickson explained the figures as follows:
$750,000.00
Total Building Cost
60,000.00
Architectural Fees
75,000.00
Inflation Factor
50,000.00
Furnishings
$935,000.00
TOTAL
$150,000.00
Block Grant Money Allocated
$785,000.00
TOTAL FOR BOND ISSUE
Both Councilman Grigg and Councilman Schmidt felt that the figure of
$785,000.00 was too much money for the citizens of Pasco to deal with
but stated that they will wait for what the outcome of the bond issue.
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RECESS: 9:20 p.m. RECONVENED: 9:30 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. INTERCITY BRIDGE PLAQUES: Russ Wiseman, as a member of a local citizens
committee, was present and gave a presentation concerning proposed
plaques for the'ihtercity Bridge. The first plaque concerned special
recognition to Ed Hendler and which stated as follows: "In Special
Recognition to Ed Hendler for the 11 years (1967-1978) of dedicated and
meritorious service to the community in planning and building of the
Intercity Bridge. Presented by the Citizens of Pasco."
Mr. Wiseman stated that the committee will commence a drive in the
City of Pasco for the funds for the plaque which will recognize Mr.
Hendler and will also be looking for a proper place for the plaques
(both Mr. Hendler's and the City of Pasco officials') to be placed.
The second plaque was in the basic form as Resolution No. 1195 but did
not list the Franklin County Commissioners for 1967. It was the
committee's request that the Council of the City of Pasco rescind
Resolution No. 1196 and adopt their proposed plaque relating to the
City of Pasco officials.
Mr. Grigg moved to accept Mr. Wiseman's proposal of the plaque which
will be placed on the Intercity Bridge and which recognizes Ed Hendler
in the position that he served in building the bridge. This.plaque
will be done at no cost to the City. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion
passed by a roll call vote of six (6).
Mr. Snider moved to rescind Resolution No. 1196 and moved to adopt in
its place Resolution No. 1198 which would in effect change the stature
of the Intercity Bridge plaque to that indicated on the proposed
plaque submitted to council by.Russ Wiseman this date. There should
also be listed on the plaque some recognition to the Kennewick City
Officials, city staff and citizens of the City of Kennewick. Seconded
by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by a roll call vote of six (6).
B. WELL - GOLF COURSE: Dick Erickson, Director of Parks and Recreation,
was present and reported on the status of the drilling of the new well.
After some discussion Mr. Snider moved to authorize an additional
$2,000.00 for drilling another test well, with the funds to come from
General Fund surplus by supplemental appropriation. Seconded by Mr.
Wilkins. Motion carried by a roll call vote of six (6).
C. BID RESULTS ON TRACTOR(S) FLATBED TRUCKS (2):
Mr. Wilkins moved to award the bid for tractors to the :Low bidder,
Preston Tractor of Pasco, detailed as follows: Tractor with loader -
net price with trade-in, including sales tax $8,180.00; Tractor -
net price with trade-in, including sales tax $6,300.00. Seconded by
Mr. Snider. Motion carried by a roll call vote of six (6).
MISCELLANEOUS- INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL:
Mr. Grigg moved to authorize staff to take the proper steps to rezone the
approximate area from 10th Street to Fourth Street and from "A" Street
to Ainsworth. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by a roll call
vote of six (6).
Mr. Grigg moved to accept the resignation of Russell Wiseman from
the Pasco Housing Authority. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried
by a roll call vote of six (6).
The City Clerk read a letter from former President Gerald R. Ford
concerning him being unable to attend the bridge dedication.
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REGULAR MEETING September 5, 1978
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
J.C. Chet Bailie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Peggy 41. aweso, lerk's Representative
PASSED AND APPROVED this /I/day ofx/-',6a/' 78.
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