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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-08-1981 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING June 8, 1981 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor E. A. Snider. ROLL CALL: By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S. K. Adams, Beverly Green, Ira Schmidt, E. A. Snider, Bill Wilkins, and Gary Bosch. Also present were: Lee Kraft, City Manager, Larry Noland, Acting Finance Director, James Ajax, City Engineer, Webster Jackson, Administrative Assistant; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation; and Gary Crutchfield, Director of Community Development. DIVIATION OF THE AGENDA: At this time, the Mayor diviated from the agenda to congratulate Larry Noland on his new position as the Finance Director for the City of Pasco. Also, the Mayor read a letter from the Mid-Columbia Mental Health to Chief Vandiver, thanking the Police Department for their help in locating a patient. VISITORS: There were no visitors wishing to address the Council at this time. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: RESOLUTION NO. 1433. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO REQUESTING THE RETENTION OF THE EXISTING ALIGNMENT AND DESIGN OF INTERSTATE 1-182 AT THE SOUTH FLANK OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND AND URGING THE WASHINGTON STATE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO KEEP THE INTERSTATE CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM IN THE TRI-CITIES ON SCHEDULE. Resolution No. 1433 was read by title only. Mr. Adams moved to approve Resolution No. 1433, which upon adoption, signifies that the City Council of Pasco supports the City Council of Richland in asking that no re-alignment be made in Interstate 1-182 past Richland. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTION NO. 1434: (June 25, 1981) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO: ORDER THE IMPROVEMENT OF SPECIFIED STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AND ALL WORK INCIDENTIAL THERETO; CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSESSING THAT PORTION OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF THE ORDERED IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED INCIDENTAL WORK AND EXPENSES, TO CITY STANDARDS COMMENSURATE WITH THE DISTRICT TO BE IMPROVED, AGAINST THE PROPERTIES ESPECIALLY BENEFITED THEREBY; AND NOTIFYING ALL PERSONS WHO MAY DESIRE TO OBJECT TO SAID IMPROVEMENTS TO APPEAR AND PRESENT THEIR OBJECTIONS AT AMEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD JUNE 24, 1981. Resolution No. 1434 was read by title only. Mrs. Green moved to approve Resolution No. 1434, which is a Resolution of Intent to Create the Sylvester Park Area L.I.D. Mr. Schmidt second. Discussion: There was a discussion on the special meeting date. The staff recommended that a special meeting be set for June 25, 1981. The end of the 30 day protest period will then be July_ 25th, allowing the contractor to begin work on Monday, July 27th. On this particular case, we are facing a contractor who has agreed to a ninety (90) day working day contract that he is already under, with no extension of time. On August 1st, he can add approximately MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING June 8, 1981 Discussion - Continued: $150,000 worth of work to his contract. He has pleaded with staff to complete this job as well as the one he contracted for. FOR THE RECORD, Jim Ajax stated the reason for the special meeting: "The reason this L.I.D. is coming back is because on another L.I.D. we opened bids and took the unit price, applied them to a previous L.I.D. for the Sylvester Park that failed by protest, and in applying actual bid prices as a staff, we are confident that the final assessment roll can be at least thirty percent (30%) less than what the people previously received. When we became aware of that as a staff, we contacted several of the property owners that opposed the original L.I.D. 112. After talking to several of the people who supported the ouster of that L.I.D., they did indicate that with a thirty percent (30%) reduction, they might feel differently. In further talking with them, in addition to knowing and having certainty from the City that their final assessment would be at least thirty percent (30%) lower than what they previously received, they also had questions if HUD Block Grant money would be available. I have a memorandum from Webster Jackson saying that it would be available because the amount of HUD Block Grant money we have available for the Wehe area will exceed what will beneededfor the low income. So, it is a matter of reprogramming the $40,000 from that project to this project. Webster indicated that that can be done by a simple motion. Also, because this is a part of this L.I.D., it could happen at the June 25th meeting. The next item that they were concerned with was payment from the individual property owners. Some of the owners have difficulty budgeting L.I.D. money. (Q) Was there some way that the property owners could make monthly payments to the City on this L.I.D. Instead of one large payment. (A) Yes, it is not as good as it might seem, because the only way this can be done -is to figure the total amount due with interest, and then divide this by 12. This would be the monthly payments and has to be done on a volunteer basis with the property owners coming in and signing a statement to that effect. SUMMARY: We can predict that the final assessment will be approximately thirty percent (30%) under, that up to $40,000 of HUD Block Grant money will be available. People wanting to come in and sign the agreement, of which the details have not been worked out, indicates they will pay their annual assessment in monthly increments that reflect the Interest which will be due at the end of the year." At this time, Jim Ajax introduced Mr. Walter Hench. Mr. Hench led the proteSt of the L.I.D. 112. Mr. Hench stated that he has talked with approximately eighty percent (80%) of the property owners and he feels that this L.I.D., with the thirty percent (30%) reduction in cost, has a 3 to 1 chance of passing. Mr. Adams questioned if there would be an estimated assessment roll available at the Public Hearing. Jim Ajax answered yes. Each property owner will receive information in the mail well in advance of the June 25, 1981 meeting. The criteria was then discussed for obtaining HUD funds. Mrs. Green moved the City Council meeting be held on Thursday, June 25, 1981 at 8:30 p.m. Mr. Schmidt seconded. Motion ( carried by roll call vote of six (6). I ATTEST: \117C. -,,--- --A...-. Susan ) K. McCoy,D yiyC MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING June 8, 1981 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Continued: Golf Course Redevelopment: Mr. Adams moved to approve the transfer of $121,495 from the Redevelopment Fund to the Operating Fund, permitting adequate maintenance through the end of 1981 of both the old and new courses; It is further understood that the transfer can be made under the limitations set by the Council of the $600,000 ceiling on interest-bearing warrants. The $121,495 is inclusive of a $30,000 subsidy transfer already in the 1981 budget; $50,000 of additional subsidy transfer to make up for shortfalls in golf course revenues; and $41,495 to provide for revised golf course maintenance budget. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Discussion: Mr. Bosch questioned: At what point do we stop? Other than land and sales, what do we do to obtain funds - justification of this project? Mr. Kraft answered that there are numerous junctions where Council policy decisions would enter into the picture, and Council has the authority to change any part of the master plan at any time. Secondly, there are several ways monies can be raised; for example: When the Golf Course is in shape to be played, revenue bonds could be sold for the purpose of building a permanent Clubhouse. The City could through Council approval, issue Councilmanic Bonds to create capital funds to build whatever. If the City itself were the developer, it could be used for streets and utilities. On the clubhouse, we have a three (3) year time limit to have the old building removed from its present location and the new one established. This gives us until 1982 sometime. Mr. Adams questioned if there is some way that we can cut corners on the maintenance. Mr. Erickson stated that is would depend on the weather. If we have a mild winter, there will be more playing done and the course will need maintenance. At the present time, he is sending home part-time help when they are not needed and plans to continue this policy through winter. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Councilman Bosch voting no. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Wilkins moved that the meeting adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. A Snider, Mayor PASSED AND APPROVED this day of June, 1981.