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SPECIAL MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL April 14, 1980
CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting called to order at 8:00 p.m., by the Honorable Mayor Pro
Tem E.A. Snider.
ROLL CALL:
By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, Beverly
Green, Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, E.A. Snider, and Bill Wilkins.
Also present were: Webster Jackson, Administrative Assistant; Dennis
De Felice, City Attorney; Tom Criscola, Director of Finance; James
Ajax, City Engineer, Richard Erickson, Director of Parks and
Recreation; Gary Crutchfield, City Planner; Mike Vandiver, Chief
of Police; and Alan E. Lobdell, Associate Engineer. Mayor Bailie
was absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a) Proposed Local Improvement District - South of "A" Street - City
Project No. IIO-9-02: This is the date that has been set, at 8:00
p.m., to conduct a public hearing on the above proposed Local
Improvement District. Mayor Pro Tem Snider asked the record to
show that Councilman Grigg and Councilman Schmidt have both chose
to abstain from any discussion pertaining to this public hearing
on the Local Improvement District due to the possible conflict of
interest and the fact that they both own property within the
proposed area.
Mayor Pro Tem Snider declared the public hearing open for discussion
and asked Jim Ajax, City Engineer, to give a brief presentation of
the proposed project.
Jim Ajax, City Engineer, discussed the project's boundaries, its
finances, and the manner in which the city proceeds with the
development of an L.I.D. project. Mr. Ajax stated that the total
cost of the project is $860,888.00 of which $497,906.00 is
proposed to be preliminary assessed to benefiting property owners
and $362,974.00 is coming from federal block grant monies. Mr.
Ajax did state that four letters of protest were received from
property owners in the project area: namely, Andrew and Bonita
Pattison; Leonta E. Mell; Don and Ruby Weaver; and Elizabeth
Bunch; which represents 1.440 of the assessments to the property
owners.
Mayor Pro Tem Snider called for discussion from the council.
There was no discussion from the council at this time and, therefore,
Mayor Pro Tem Snider opened the meeting up to participation from
the audience.
Mrs. Hubert Hutchinson, 915 South 5th Avenue, asked how assessments
on each property was determined.
Jim Ajax gave a brief discussion regarding the zones used and the
amounts relating to the zones and how the assessments were arrived
at.
Dorothy Garbutt asked whether or not sidewalks could be added at
the time of the project if the individual property owner wanted
them.
Jim Ajax stated that it was possible to have this done on the
conditions that the property owner negotiate the price for such
work with the contractor and then once the property owner and
contractor come to terms an agreement is entered into with all
parties involved (property owner, contractor and city) and the
cost of said addition is assessed to the property owner and will
not affect anyone else's assessment.
A question was asked of Mr. Ajax as to whether or not the
black top on South 9th that was laid down when work was being
done on South 10th would be cut away or whether or not it was
going to be left. Mr. Ajax stated that some black top at the
end of the streets would have to be cut away, but that the majority
of it would be kept. It was pointed out that the property owners
in this area were given a credit for this.
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SPECIAL MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL April 14, 1980
PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued)
Jim Ajax pointed out to all property owners in attendance at the
hearing that if they were having any problems with water or sewer
lines that they should be in contact with the city so that the
problem can be worked out prior to the completion of the L.I.D.
in order to eliminate the necessity of unnecessary street cuts.
A question was asked of Mr. Ajax as to whether or not the sidewalks
in the area that were existing would be cut away at all during the
project. Mr. Ajax stated that some sidewalks will not be altered
in any way during the construction and then some sidewalks will
have to be taken out. If a sidewalk does have to come out, they
will be replaced at no expense to the property owner.
Walt Dorendorf, 1015 South 5th, asked why the assessments were
so high and what the payment scheduled would be.
Jim Ajax stated that petroleum prices have forced much of the cost
up and gave a brief presentation regarding the payment schedule
of an assessment account. Mr. Ajax stated that the assessments
are preliminary and therefore the price of the project to each
property owner can either go up to down. The engineering department
in this instance has taken into consideration for this project the
fact that gasoline prices have risen drastically during the past
year and will probably rise again during the duration of the project.
Wes Paula asked that if the property owner were to sell the property,
how would the L.I.D. effect the sale?
Jim Ajax stated that legally the L.I.D. can be transferred with the
sale of the property, but most mortgage companies require that the
L.I.D. be paid off. The city does not require it, but most mortgage
companies will not allow the L.I.D. to be transferred.
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Pro Tem Snider for further
comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing
was declared closed.
b) Proposed Two -Hour Parking Restriction - Clark Street (5th to 6th
Avenues): This is the date that has been set, at 8:00 p.m., Eo�
conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving citizen input
on the restriction of parking to two hours on Clark Street, between
5th and 6th Avenues.
Mayor Pro Tem called Councilmen Grigg and Schmidt back to the meeting
to take part in the remainder of the meeting. Mayor Pro mem Snider
called the public hearing open for discussion.
Jim Ajax, City Engineer, reported that the city received several
requests from property owners on the north side of Clark Street
between 5th and 6th requesting that parking be restricted to two
hours because other business' customers and other downtown employees
were parking in front of the requesting property owners' businesses
which made it impossible for them to conduct their business in
normal fashion.
Mayor Pro Tem called for questions from the council. There being
none, the Mayor Pro Tem opened up discussion to members of the
audience.
Milo Tanner, 613 W. Clark, stated that he wished to present to
council a petition signed by 26 tenants and property owners of the
area stating their objection to the proposed parking restriction.
Mr. Tanner stated that the businesses which were complaining about
the parking had ample parking located near their business and that
the parking lot is vacant a majority of the time.
Councilman Wilkins did state that there was a problem with parking
in the area and he has a problem finding parking in order to take
care of business when he is in the vicinity.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Sterl Adams stated that he was reluctant to deprive any property
owner or tenant of any benefits that they have had over previous
periods of time. Mr. Adams was wondering it if was possible to
limit parking in front of business property and not affect the
residential parking.
Mayor Pro Tem Snider stated that if parking was restricted in
front of businesses that the people would proceed to park their
vehicles in front of residential areas where it wasn't restricted
and then more of a problem would be existing.
Jim Ajax stated that the original request from the property owners
requested that parking be restricted for the first two hundred
feet on the north side of Clark starting at 5th Avenue and only
one property owner requested that the entire restriction be for
the entire block.
Councilman Adams suggested that the council approve an ordinance
in relation to what the original request was and leave the rest
of the block the way it is.
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Pro Tem Snider for further
comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing
was declared closed.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 2148:
AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE WEST HALF OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, T9N, R30 EWM, AND EAST HALF
OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, T9N, R30 EWM, LYING
SOUTH OF "A" STREET, NORTH OF AINSWORTH AVENUE, EAST OF 10TH
AVENUE, AND WEST OF 4TH AVENUE, WITHIN THE CITY TO CITY
STANDARDS BY GRADING, CONSTRUCTING, AND INSTALLING STORM
DRAINS, WATER MAINS, SEWER STUBS, CURBS, GUTTERS, NECESSARY
SIDEWALKS, BASE ROCK, LEVELING COURSE, ASPHALT CONCRETE
SURFACING, AND ALL INCIDENTAL WORK, ALL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
RESOLUTION NO. 1338 OF THE CITY COUNCIL, ESTABLISHING LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 106; PROVIDING THAT PAYMENT FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT BE MADE BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS UPON THE PROPERTY
IN THE DISTRICT, PAYABLE BY MODE OF "PAYMENT BY BONDS"; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT WARRANTS REDEE14ABLE IN CASH AND LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT BONDS.
Mayor Pro Tem Snider asked the record to show that Councilman
Grigg and Councilman Schmidt have both chose to abstain from any
discussion or voting pertaining_ to this public hearing on the
Local Improvement District due to the possible conflict of
interest and the fact that they both own property within the
proposes area.
Ordinance No. 2148 was read by title only. Mr. Adams moved that
Ordinance No. 2148 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins.
Mr. Ajax stated that in Section 3, page 3, of the Ordinance the
wording should be revised and should read as follows: "The total
estimated cost and expense of the improvement is hereby declared
to be $860,880.00 of which all costs associated with the
improvement except $362,974.00 shall be borne and assessed
against the properties specially benefited.
Mayor Pro Tem Snider indicated that the record should show the
corrections. Councilman Adams and Councilman Wilkins stated
that the revision met with their approval.
Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4) yes and two (2) abstentions.
The abstentions were noted to be the fact of Councilmen Grigg and
Schmidt were not present during discussion or during voting regarding
this ordinance.
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ORDINANCES: (continued)
ORDINANCE NO. 2149:
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKING ON STREETS IN THE CITY
OF PASCO AND IN CITY OF PASCO PARKING LOTS BY AMENDING
SECTION 10.56.110 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE.
It is noted that Councilman Grigg and Councilman Schmidt are
both back present at the meeting and are voting regarding this
ordinance.
Ordinance No. 2149 was read by title only. Mr. Adams moved
that Ordinance No. 2149 be adopted pursuant to the amendment
of the parking restriction between 5th and 6th be on the
north side of Clark Street from 5th Avenue to 200 feet west.
Seconded by Mr. Grigg. Motion carried by roll call vote of
six (6) .
NEW BUSINESS:
Authorization to Accept and Award Bids for
Vehicles: Councilman Grigg moved to
for the purchase of the replacement
Schmidt.
lacement of Police
vehicles. Seconded by Mr.
Chief Vandiver gave a short presentation of the results of
the bids and made his recommendation to purchase the Chevrolet
Malibu for $39,000.41.
After a brief discussion, motion carried by roll call vote of
six (6).
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
E.A. Sn3cYer;4ayor Pro Tem
ATTES .
Pegg . MqWs, Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this � day of , 1980.