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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-06-1976 Minutes312_�"a MINUTES PASCO CITY -COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS - Continued: JANUARY 6, 1976 The following payroll claims were presented -for approval: Legislative $ 960.01 Judicial 1,520.38 Executive 4,093.86 Legal 1,400.46 Planning 1,734.20 Other General Services 12.90 Police 48,636.31 Fire 31,831.56 Protective Inspections 1,675.86 Ambulance & Aid 3,307.08 Engineering 4,430.72 Housing & Occupancy 619.84 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $100,223.18 CITY STREET 9,596.58 CETA 5,953.84 NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 959.92 LIBRARY 3,563.87 CEMETERY 3,379.17 URBAN RENEWAL 5,571.37 PARKS & RECREATION 9,788.62 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 20,076.85 ENTERPRISE GOLF 3,494.40 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 4,561.82 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 11,298.56 ,GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $178,468.18 Mr. Schor moved that payroll warrant nos. 7681 through 8212 in -the total amount of $178,468.18, be approved for payment this 6th day of January, 1976. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE THE -NE QUARTER OF THE NW QUARTER OF SECTION 17, T9N, RANGE 30 EWM, LYING EASTERLY OF STATE HIGHWAY 395, FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL C-3: (GRABBER) It was reported that the hearing had been duly -published and posted. There were no adverse communications. A letter was read.:from.the City Planning Commission, recommending approval of proposed zone change. Mr. Gary Grabber, proposer, favored zone change as it was his intent to build a farm shop, equipment headquarters and potato storage for his own'use. Mr. Bob Tippett stated that this area is part of the "grain belt" and -supported Mr. Grabber:'s plan as it was compatible with development of area. Mr. Schor asked, "how soon will development be started?" Mr. Grabber replied within .60 -days or.:as soon as I get a building permit. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE LOTS 7 AND 8, BLOCK 4, NORTHERN PACIFIC FIRST ADDITION (619 N. 3rd)., FROM RETAIL COMMERCIAL C-1 TO GENERAL.COMMERCIAL C-3:. (GOULET) It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. A letter was read from.the City Planning Commission, recommending approval of proposed zone change. Mr. Rea pointed out area on -map and stated that the proposers intended to use area for an el ectri cal i shop..: ,, 1 , . , , ; _ I . . Mr. Tidrick called attention to the fact that an addition would•be.made to the existing building. 327 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 6, 1976 PUBLIC HEARING.(Goulet) Continued: Mr. Ed Goulet stated that his business required a C-3 zoning and described.his plans for expansion. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN.TO REZONE THE SOUTH 360' OF THE WEST 147.91 FEET OF EVEN WIDTH OF THE SOUTH HALF OF GOVERNMENT LOT 3, SECTION 25, T9N, RANGE 29 EWM, EXCEPT ROAD, FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL I-1 TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-3: (Lawson) It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. A letter was read from City Planning Commission, recommending approval of requested zone change. Mr. Dennis Sweeney favored proposed zone change as he felt mobile home development is needed due to influx of people into the area. He stated there would be six or seven mobile home units in this area. Mr. Earl Warren stated that he had led original opposition to Mr. Lawson's zone change; however, aftdr talking it over with Mr. Lawson, he was withdrawing his protest to zone change. Mr. Tidrick requested that Mr. Rea read Petition for Zoning Reclassification into the record for reference. It was read as follows: "The requested zone change would allow the property to,be developed into approximately six residential lots for mobile homes. Ten years ago, the City expected industrial development in the area south of Lewis and west of 20th. This has not happened and industry has moved to the NE part of town. All development in the area for the last five years has been for non-indu.strial use.. Most of the.development.in the area has been for mobile home use. The City has already granted a similar change for the land joining my property on the east (Eagle Estates). The proposed change will tend to protect the property on the East because it is already zoned residential and the neighbors will not have to worry about having the noise of an industry development. The property on the north is used as a single family residence and on the west, itis being used for a single family residence and pasture. I see no conflict in land use. The City has already changed the comprehensive plan by allowing two mobile home developments in the area and my proposal is a continuation of.that trend. If the request is not granted, I will nOt be able to live on my own property and will have to develop it for industrial use and worry about the neighbor's complaining about the noise and traffic." Mr. Tidrick asked, "are these lots for rental property and not sub -division plots for sale?" The reply was affirmative. Mr.. Lawson replied that it was his intent to live on property. park Mr. Schor stated that he was confused on mobile parks vs. mobile sub -divisions. Mr. Rea replied that the major difference was the ownership of land. In a mobile park sub -division, you buy.your lot. Mrs Joe Williams, Mr. Horn, Mr. George Clark and Mr. Van Dorn all supported Mr. Lawson's request for zone change.. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING.OPEN TO REZONE LOT 2, SHORT PLAT NUMBER 75-2 TO THE CITY OF PASCO FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL I-1-.to,High DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-3: (Keltch) It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. A letter was read from City Planning Commission, recommending proposed zone change. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING (Keltch) continued: JANUARY 6, 1976 .l . Mr. Rea pointed out area on map and stated it was'just west of new Moose Hall. Mr. Chuck Keltch, Mr. George Clark, Mr. Horn and Mr. Frank Thomsen all 'supported the Keltch zone change. Mr. Thomsen, Manager of the Pasco Chamber of Commerce, stated that zone changes should be consistent and felt that both of these were consistent with one another. Mr. Schor asked, "in Housing Sub -Divisions, are you required to have sidewalks?" Mr. Rea replied affirmative and stated that other than sidewalks; development was about the same. Mr. Chuck Keltch reiterated that sidewalks were being delayed until after the people had moved in to avoid breakage. Following (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. MAYOR LINTON DECLARED'THE'PUBLIC.HEARING OPEN TO REZONE THAT PORTION OF THE NW QUARTER OF THE SW QUARTER OF SECTION 28, T9N, RANGE 30 EWM, FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-1 AND RETAIL COMMERCIAL C-1 TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL C-3: (Hyatt) It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted'. There were no adverse communications...A letter was read from City P1'anning Commission, recommedding denial of''proposed zone change. Mr. Rea pointed out area in question and stated 1 t was just west of Blue Haven Motel. ' Mr. Lee Stevens, proposer, opposed recommendation..of Planning Commission as the property is not being used'at'the*present time for anything. I -t was his intent to build 6' high cyclone fence around it and use the area for storing recreational vehicles. Mr. Adams asked if this request was in conformance with comprehensive plan. Mr. Rea replied that Mr. Stevens'.request is basically; a warehouse type. To this, Mr. Wilkins stated that he didn't want a cyclone fence on East Lewis,Street., Mr. Wilbur Skinner also agreed with this opposition. ' Mr. Tidrick asked what our comprehensive plan was.' Mr. Rea replied'that it was a development plan for the City of Pasco and is used as a guideline for better growth and use. Mr. Sheeley asked, "basically,'this is a fenced parking lot." The reply was affirmative. Mr. Schor asked what the reasons were for denying 'the request. Mr. Rea stated that it was not in conformance with comprehensive plan and detrimental to further development of the area. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed'. MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON PLAT, LABELED SAGEMOOR PARK: It was reported that the hearing had been duly°published and posted., There were no adverse communications. A letter was read from City Planning Commission, -recommending adoption of plat. Mrs. Edna Neleon, representing John Sawyers Real Estate, stated that there were 152 lots in Sagemoor Park with water and sewer to -property. The lots range,in size 'Fre from 64 x 120 to 60 x 120. ' Mr. Schor expressed concern whether or -not there wasa recreational area for children to play. This particular plat did not provide such an area. To this, Mr. Tidrick responded ,that he recollected staff had requested the City to do away with small mini - park type areas due to the maintenance problem. Mr. Wilkins also agreed with this concept because he has been trying to get the weeds burned off the park behind his house for some time. ' ' Mr. Thomsen asked if apartment complexes were required to provide play areas. Mr. Rea replied negative. Mr. Thomsen then stated, "I can see no difference." 0G MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - Sagemoor Park Continued: JANUARY 6, 1976 Mr. Bob Haner reminded the Council that they would receive approximately $306.00 in property taxes per .lot, and felt this was sufficient proof to warrant approval of plat. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further_ comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON PLAT; LABELED EAGLE ESTATES #2: It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. A letter was read from City Planning Commission, recommending adoption of proposed plat. Mr..Rea pointed.out area for Council's information.,:.. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments f'rom 'the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. VISITORS: SIDE STREET SURFERS. Mayor Linton introduced a delegation of young men who were interested in a place to ride their skate boards. Master Tim Rieks ac -ted as spokes- man and introduced the other members of their club;"namely, Jimmy,Gier, Kenny Thrasher, Leroy Ebbeson, David McCord and Ron Van Dinter. Mr. Frank Thomsen commended the young men'for their interest in doing something worthwhile. MAYOR LINTON DECLARED A BRIEF.RECESS AT 9:10 P.M. RECONVENED 9:25 P.M. SAGEMOOR PARK: Prior to question, Mr. Schuelein questioned who was responsible for maintenance of Sagemoor Park. Mr. Ajax replied that these details were being worked out and would.be known before Council adopts final plat. Mr. Adams moved to adopt preliminary plat, labeled"Sagemoor'Park: Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. (Discussion) Mr. Schor stated he would have to take a negative attitude on this as he felt that our Ordinances had to be up -dated. Main motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Councilman Schor rooting no. EAGLE ESTATES #2: Mr. Sheeley moved to approve preliminary plat, labeled Eagle Estates #2. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by the following'roll call vote: YES: Adams, Linton, Sheeley,,Schuelein and Wilkins.,_ NO: Schor ABSTAIN: Tidrick (His father-in-law is developer of Eagle'Estates-42). ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1753: (Grabber) AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL C-3. Ordinance No. 1753 was read by title only. Mr. Schor moved that Ordinance No. 1753 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of , seven (7). ORDINANCE'NO. 1754: (Goulet) AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM RETAIL COMMERCIAL C-1 TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL C-3. Ordinance No. 1754 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley,moved that Ordinance No. 1754 be'adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll.call vote of seven (7). I� u 1 REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES - Continued: ORDINANCE NO. 1755: (Lawson) MINUTES PACO CI3r COUNCIL JANUARY 6, 1976 AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF -CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM LIGHT. INDUSTRIAL I-1 TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-3. Ordinance No. 1755 was read by title only. Mr. Adams moved that Ordinance No. 1755 be adopted. ' Seconded, by:Mr. Sheeley. Motion _car.ri'ed by roll .call vote seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1756: (Keltch) AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF.CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY -OF PASCO FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL I-1 TO HIGH DENSITY.RESIDENTIAL R-3. Ordinance No. 1756 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1756 be adopted. Seconded by Mr.. Schuelein: .Mo,tion.carried by the following roll call.vote: YES: Adams, Linton, Sheeley, Schuelein and Wilkins. NO: Schor ABSTAIN:. T.idrick (His father. -.in-law was developer,).. ORDINANCE NO. 1757: (Hyatt) AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE.ZONE CLASSIFICATION.OF CERTAIN REAL. - PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF.PASCO FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-1 AND RETAIL COMMERCIAL C-1 TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL C-3. O.rdinance.No. 1757 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved.that.Ordinance No. 1757 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion FAILED by the following roll call vote. YES: Linton &.Schuelei.n. NO:. Adams,: Sheeley, Schor,.Tidri-ck & Wilkins. ORDINANCE NO. 1758: ;. AN,ORDINANCE OF THE CITY. OF PASCO PROVIDING A -METHOD FOR CONVERSION TO UNDERGROUND:.OF,.CERTAIN-ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATION.FACILITIES AND CREATING A NEW CHAPTER IN THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE - 12.34. Ordinance No. 1758 was read by title only. Mr. Tidrick moved that Ordinance No. 1758 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schor. (Discussion). Mr. Ajax introduced threel.members from the P.U.D.; namely,.Carroll.Northrup, Ken Engstrom:�and Del Lincoln.. He opened discussion by stating that in April, 1971, the P.U.D. agreed to do $50,000 of undergrounding each year .for an indefinite period of time. Mr. Ajax further stated for benefit of audience that there were three methods of receiving underground serlice; City initiated project,. P:.U.1D. .initiated project and property owners: initiated project.rAh L.U.D. (utility):.is strictly a property owner initiated.pr.oject.. Mr. Earl Warren asked, "are we obligated to :go underground if. the man across the street goes underground?" Mr. Ajax replied, normally no. However, there could be cases where it might occur; for instance, if we are improving an arterial street..and the City .Council decided they wanted the power underground, .if there weres.service lines from those power lines being undergrounded, then the property owner would be required to underground his service. However, this would be quite infrequent as even along -.arterial streets, most residents power comes from the alleys. 324 MINUTES PASCO C I'Tr COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING. ORDINANCE NO. 1758 - Continued: JANUARY 6,.1976 Mr. Schuelein asked if cost was included in the L.U.D... Mr. Northrup responded by stating that they had no L.I.D.'s or L.U.D.'s for undergrounding at the present time. Further,.the P.U..D..won't promote unless,.the people want it. Mr. Northrup cited that there was one area -in the City limits which had underground utilities and the contractor paid for that when he devel.oped area. .. Mr: John Maki, 2303:W...PearY, asked if the people would have a sgy when the time .comes. Staff replied af.f.irmative to this question. Mr. Ajax read the following excerps from Ordinance No. 1758: "Notice - Contents. When service from the underground electric and communication facilities is available in all or part of a conversion area, the City shall.mail a notice to the owners of all structures or improvements served from the existing overhead facilities in the area, which notice shall state that: 1) Service from the underground facilities is available; 2) All electric and communication service lines from the existing. overhead facilities within the area to any structure or improvement must be disconnected and removed within ninety days after the date of the mailing of the notice; . 3) Should such owner fail to convert such sdrvice lines from overhead to underground within ninety days after the date.of the.mailing of the notice, the City w.il,l,order the electric and communication utilities to disconnect and remove the service lines; 4) Should the owner object to the disconnection and removal of the service lines, he may file hi,s- written objections. thereto .with the City Clerk within thirty days after.the date.of the.mailing .of the notice and failure to so object within such time will constitute a waiver of his right thereafter to object to such disconnection and removal. Failure to Connect - Written Objections: If the owner of any structure or improvement served from the exi.sting.overhead electric and communication facilities within a.conversion area shall.fail to.convert to underground, the service ,lines from such overhead facil.iti.es..to such structure or improve- ment within ninety days after the mailing to him of the notice, the City .shall order the electric and .communisation utilities to..disconnect and re- move all such setvice.li.nes; pr.ovided,, that i.f the..owner has filed his, written objections to such disconnection and removal with the City Ccl'erk within thirty days after. the mailing of -the notice,then the City shall not order such disconnection and removal until after the hearing on such objections. Mr. Wilkins stated that the Pasco City.Council was not trying to do anything detrimental to, the property owners,. but merely give them a guideline as to future progress and what they would have to.comply with. Main motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1759: AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS AND CONNECTIONS AND PROVIDING NEW RATES THEREFORE, AND AMENDING PASCO CITY CODE 13.36.010; 13.36.020; 13.36.030; 13.36.050 and 13.36.060 AND DELETING PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 13.36.040. Ordinance No. 1759 was read by title only. Mr. Tidrick moved that Ordinance No. 1759 was read by title only. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). ORDINANCE NO. 1760: AN ORDINANCE SETTING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN CITY OFFICERS AND PERSONNEL AND PROVIDING A NEW SECTION IN THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "CURRENT SALARIES." Ordinance No. 1760 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1760 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). 1 1 it 0 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1012: JANUARY 6, 1976 A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF PASCO'S CONCERN FOR THE STATE LEGISLATURE SPENDING PRIORITY AND REQUESTING MORE FUNDS FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT. Resolution No. 1012 was read by title only. Mr. Schor moved that Resolution No. 1012 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). RESOLUTION NO. 1013: A RESOLUTION ERPRESSING COOPERATION NECESSARY TO THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE INTER CITY BRIDGE. Resolution No. 1013 was read by title only. Mr. Schor moved that Resolution No. 1013 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: AGREEMENT - MID -COLUMBIA REGIONAL LIBRARY': Mr. Adams moved that the Mayor be authorized and directed to sign Agreement -on behalf. of the City of Pasco. Seconded by Mr.-Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). (Councilman Sheeley temporarily out of room). WATER CONNECTION/EXTENSION OUTSIDE CITY (Jerry Cowden).: Mr.. Wilkins moved to approve the requested water extension/connection.. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). WATER EXTENSION OUTSIDE CITY: (Debco-Development) Mr.. Schor moved to approve requested water extension for Debco Development. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES TO MAYOR DONALD LINTON AND COUNCILMAN AL SCHOR: Mr. Wilkins presented City of Pasco plaques to outgoing Mayor Linton and Councilman Al Schor for their outstanding contribution to,the City of Pasco. He expressed good wishes on behalf of the City Council and himself stating, "I thought.we were going to shipwreck a time or too; however, we came through just shaken up a bit." APPOINTMENTS - CBD STEERING COMMITTEE: Mayor Linton.appointed himself and Frank Thomsen to the CBD Steering Committee, and asked Council's concurrence. Mr. Wilkins moved to confirm Mayor Linton's appointments. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS - FIRE LEVY CAMPAIGN: Mayor Linton appointed Ed Ray, Tony Osborne, Keven Crane, Don McClure, Howard Young, Dick Brown, Kathy Utz, Katie Barton, Bob Vickery, Ivan Hastings and Pat Morgan to the Fire Levy Campaign Committee and asked Council's concurrence. Mr. Wilkins moved to confirm appointments.of Mayor Linton. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. Council then went into'Execu:tive Session. DONALD D. LINTON, MAYOR ATTEST: / EVELYN WELLS, DEPUTY CITY CLERK PASSED and APPROVED this day of January, 1976.