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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-19-1980 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: MAY 19, 1980 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable Chet Bailie, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, J.C. Bailie, Beverly Green, Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, E.A. Snider and Bill Wilkins. Also present were: Webster Jackson, Acting City Manager (Leland Kraft in Washington, D.C. excused), Dennis De Felice, City Attorney; Tom Criscola, Director of Finance; James Ajax, City Engineer, and Gary Crutchfield, City Planner. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Snider moved that Consent Agenda be approved. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Consent items are as follows: a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular meeting of the Pasco City Council, held May 5, 1980. b) Bills. To approve general claims in the amount of $458,946.33; claim warrant nos. 23375 through 23560. c) Order from State Department of Fcology To direct the City Attorney to file an appeal with the Washington Pollution Control Hearing Board, Olympia, Washington, pursuant to the provisions of RCW Chapter 43.21 B. to protest the Order requiring the City to install secondary waste treatment facilities for treatment of backwash water from the Citv's raw water treatment plant. d) Request for plater Extension Outside Cit Limits To authorize the extension of the City water system outside the City limits to serve Rachel Ann's Addition, with installation subject to standard require- ments, including the execution and filing of future annexation agree- ments. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR PROPOSED DESERT MIND ESTATES AND SUNLAND HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION L.I.D., PHASE I: (Minutes in brief form - tape held for permanent record in Desert Wind Annexation and Expansion folder). It was noted that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written communications submitted. Mr. James Ajax reported that this was a developer requested L.I.D. to provide water, sewer and street improvements to satisfy most of the required subdivision improvements required by the preliminary plat approval. The L.I.D. preliminary cost estimate is $583,089.00. He then introduced Al Stanley, of A.D. Stanley and Associates, who engineered proposed project. Mr. Gary Bosch gave a brief history of their participation in expansion project and his reasons for objecting to proposed L.I.D. Since he learned of City's position this date, he was concerned for his own development and that of others. He reiterated that developers in Section 1z had paid to have sewer line run up Rd. 36 to their development and thus enabled property owners along the way to request annexation and hook onto the sewer. In addition, they had paid for oversizing ..,._ the sewer, and he objected to developers building north of his property being able to hook onto existing sewer without compensation. He requested that the City consider an agreement disallowing other developers to hook onto his line for a period of ten (10) years and to further protect their interests in this ahea. At this time, it was pointed out that the City had built a booster station in this area, thus trading off expenses for both the City and developers in Section 14. IINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - Continued: MAY 19, 1980 Mr. Ajax responded to Mr. Bosch's allegations and commended them for putting sewer line in Rd. 36, however, the City did enter into an agreement with the developers in Section 14 to build a booster station as a trade off to compensate them for their expense, and there was no trickery involved. Councilman Snider asked if there was excess capacity now. Mr. Ajax responded that the line has more capacity in the upper part of Rd. 36. Mr. Snider then asked if Mr. Bosch was being reimbursed by property owners north of his development to hook onto the sewer. Staff replied negative. For the record, Mr. Snider defended Mr. Bosch's position due to the fact that he had expended a considerable amount of money to run the sewer to his development and then a new developer north of his property could hook onto existing line without paying. From an economic standpoint, the new developer could sell his lots for a lessor finure than Mr. Bosch because he would not have to assess any costs for sewer. Councilman Grigg reminded Mr. Bosch that the City was not in the development business and could not deter growth if they wanted to expand. He suggested if there were problems to be worked out, the L.I.D. should be postponed. Mr. Bosch was receptive to a delay and suggested that the City could approve L.I.D., giving a time frame to recoup costs, or 2) approve L.I.D., cutting out Sinai Drive. Due to confusion, Mr. Snider moved to continue public hearing to June 2, 1480 at 8:00 P.M., thus enabling the City and Mr.Bosch time to work out any differences they may have. Seconded by P1r. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4). Councilmen Adams, Grigg and Wilkins voting no. MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON EAST PASCO L.I.D. - CITY PROJECT NO. 80-9-01 (Independent Developers) It was noted that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were protests from the following: Betty Getchell, Lots 399 - 404, Wehe's First Addition Seattle First National Bank Mr. & Mrs. W.G. Kellie, Lot 20, Block 29, Highland Park Homes Mr. & Mrs. William Johnson, Property on Elm Street between Lewis & Parkview The City Engineer pointed out area on a map and stated the preliminary assessment was $2,697,279.87. The four developers are Robert Pischel, John Kennedy, Nu-I!est Corporation and Dr. & Mrs. Marvin Nelson. Mr. Conn Higley stated he was not against L.I.D., but was hopeful that all utilities could be put in prior to the blacktopping so that the street would not have to be torn up. Mr. Roger Johnson, Advanced Engineering, passed out a preliminary assessment roil for the council's benefit. He explained that they used the zone and termini method of computinn assessment. Improvements include water, sanitary sewer, street and storm drain systems and appurtances. Mr. Leland Dougherty failed to see the high preliminary assessment for improvements already put in; further, when are the street lights going to be put in? Staff showed Mr. Dougherty where the lights would be placed from a large map. Mr. Ajax stated he would be happy to meet with him to explain the L.I.D. procedure because the property must benefit the amount assessed. Mr. Dougherty then stated that the sidewalks had been put in during the past twelve months and something could have been put in to install 1 ights as promised. Mrs. Mary Fenstermacher, speaking for her mother who is a property owner in proposed L.I.D. area, was not opposed to the L.I.D. but was opposed to the cost. Mr. Bob Ross owns the second lot from Parkview and asked why he was being assessed for two streets. The City Engineer again explained the zone and termini method of assessment. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, PUBLIC HEARING - Continued: MAY 19, 1980 Mr. Dennis Getchell asked why the block off Lewis Street is included in L.I.D. Staff replied that the developer had requested it for improved access. Mr. David Scott stated he was opposed to L.I.D. because they had to put their money out and the developer would get his back. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Bailie for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. (Councilman Hilkins was absent from the public hearing as he is property owner in L.I.D. area). RECESS: 9:30 RECONVENED: 9:40 VISITORS: The City Engineer reported that due to eruption of Pit. St. Helens, the City is closely monitoring water system and keeping the reservoirs full. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 2162: (East Pasco L.I.D.) AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, T9M, R30 E14M, and THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, T9N, R30El-IM, LYING NORTH OF EAST LEHIS STREET AND EAST OF OREGON AVENUE, WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON. Ordinance No. 2162 was read by title only.Mr. Grigg moved that Ordinance No. 2162 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Mr. Adams voting no. (Councilman Wilkins abstained from voting due to being a property owner in area). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1350: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE IIORK DONE BY ELECTRIC SMITH, INC. UNDER JOB NO. 78-3-04 and 78-3-10, U.A.B. SIGNALS. Resolution No. 1350 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to approve Resolution No. 1350, accepting the construction of the three U.A.B. traffic signals at the intersection of 20th & Court, 14th & Court, and 20th and Lewis, except for the controller and its appurtenances at the intersection of 14th & Court. Seconded by Mr. Grigg. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Mr. Adams voting no. RESOLUTION NO. 1351: (W. of 20th Ave. L.I.D.) A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO AND OF THE INTENTION TO CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. Resolution No. 1351 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to approve Resolution No. 1351. Seconded by Mr. Grigg. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). Mr. Grigg moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract for engineering services with the firm of R.R. Jump, Inc. in connection with the West of 20th Avenue proposed L.I.D. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Mr. Adams voting no. NEW BUSINESS: SOUTH OF "A" STREET L.I.D. NO. 106 - BID RESULTS. Mr. Snider moved to accept the lowest responsive bid for the construction of L.I.D. No. 106 and award the contract to the L.W. Vail Company, Inc., and further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Seconded by Mr. Hilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Councilmen Grigg & Schmidt abstained due to conflict of interest in area. ROBERT GRAVES' BILL FOR SERVICES (Golf Course Consultant). Request to pay 8,000 to Robert Graves for architect services and issue the warrant immediately. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS - Continued: MAY 19, 1980 Mr. Grigg moved that request of Robert Graves be postponed until the next regular meeting of the City Council. Seconded by Mrs. Green. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: The following communication was received from The Hut Cafe, 1205 S. 10th, in relation to proposed speed limit on new cable bridge: "We are certainly concerned over the proposal to raise the speed limit off the new bridge on Tenth Street. The daily traffic al- ready exceeds the 30 mph existing speed limit by at least 10 mph. This makes it very difficult to get in and out of our exits on Tenth Street." Mr. Grigg moved that staff be directed to prepare necessary Ordinance for presentation to the City Council at their next regular meeting. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY: Applicants for vacancy on Planning Commission to be discussed in Executive Session of the City Council. BENTON-FRANKLIN HEALTH DISTRICT: Dr. Cahn of the Benton -Franklin District Health requests a joint meeting with representatives of Pasco, Kennewick and Richland. Charles Grigg will be Pasco's representative. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INPUT: There will be a meeting at the P.U.D. Auditorium, June 18, 19801-T-30 P.M. Duke Snider will be Pasco's representative. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M. Chet Bailie, Mayor ATTES Eve r yn Wells City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this ;7- day of ( �� 1980. i