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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
RESOLUTIONS - Continued:
DECEMBER 20, 1978
RESOLUTION NO. 1225:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO
AND BASIN DISPOSAL, INCL TO INCLUDE FULL SERVICE COLLECTION.
Resolution No. 1225 was read by title only. Mr. Schmidt moved that Resolution
No. 1225 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote
of six (6).
RESOLUTION NO. 1226:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE WATERT
SEWER UTILITY FUND TO PAY THE COST OF CONSULTANT'S SERVICES NECESSARY
FOR PRELIMINARY PLANNING OF THE COLUMBIA,EAST AREA WATER AND SEWER LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.
Resolution No. 1226 was read by title only. Mr. Grigg moved that Resolution No.
1226 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of six
(6).
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PROPOSED CONVENTION CENTER SITE: Mr. Vern Schuelein asked what the goal was for
proposed convention center? Staff replied that the planned use hadn't been
established; however, the consultants planned to stay abreast with other cities.
Mr. Schuelein then inquired who would own facility. Staff replied in all probability
it would be owned by a municipal corporation.
Mr. Schuelein questioned conflict of interest due to the fact that Mr. Hendler's
son worked for the firm retained by the City. Mr. Kraft replied that we were
not entering into an agreement with Mr. Hendler's son, but Whisler-Patri & Assoc.;
further, he considered it co -incidental that Mr. Hendler's son was working for
the firm. To this, Mr. Schuelein disagreed with philosophy as "unprofessional."
Mr. Robert Lepka stated he had called the City Manager's Office on several
occasions and was told the Convention Center was privileged information.
He was critical of the fact that only one site was being considered and encouraged
the use of a Siting Committee. The City Manager reiterated that Mr. Lepka had
asked to sit in on a staff meeting and was told that this was an administrative
meeting. He (City Manager) went on to state that the City of Pasco did not intend
to take any land from the Port or School District; however, there had been several
meetings with both entities and it was hoped an amiacable solution could be worked
out.
Mr. John Keltch questioned the use of two consultants. Staff replied that this
was a common practice in developments of this kind.
Mr. Grigg moved to engage Whisler-Patri/Pence & Associates and accept their basic
proposal of December 11, 1978 at a cost not to exceed $99,375.00 for the services
as listed in the proposal, and to authorize the Mayor to sign contract for services
on behalf of the City; 2) to request Columbia Basin College to join in the master
plan effort; 3) to place on the record that an additional traffic study might be
necessary if the City, at that time, needs to deal with the State Department of
will cost an estimated $10,000 - $20,000, and which will entail the employment I of an independent traffic consultant. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried
by roll call vote of six (6). (Mr. Ed Hendler thanked the Council for their
support and reiterated that this was a monumental moment.
NEW BUSINESS:
BID OPENING - TABLES AND CHAIRS: Mr: Snider moved to award bid for tables and
chairs for the Senior Citizen Center to Husk Office Furniture and Supplies, Inc.,
in the amount of $7
,704.48. Seconded by Mr. Clark. Motion carried by roll call
vote of six (6). (A letter will be written by Mayor Bailie to Senior Citizens
thanking them for their support).