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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 19, 1982
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 8 00 P M by Mayor, E A Snider
ROLL CALL
By City Clerk Councilmen present were Susan Boothe, Beverly Green,
Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, E A Snider, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan
Also present were Leland F Kraft, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City
Attorney, Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation and Gary Crutchfield,
Director of Community Development
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr Schmidt moved that Consent Agenda be approved Seconded by Mrs Green
Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) Consent items are as follows
a) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of regular meeting, held
April 5, 1982
b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $346,592 32,
Claim warrant nos 30630 through 30780
To write off $2,168 80 of ambulance bad debts and refer accounts
to collection agency, and to write off $1,182 00 of ambulance bad
debts as uncollectable
c) New Golf Cart Storage Building To authorize staff to call for bids
for the construction of a golf cart storage shed for a maximum of 34
stalls, with the understanding that all of the money to build the
facility is to come from the patrons who will provide $1,000 each
towards the construction of this facility, in return for which the
donor will receive free cart storage rent for six years
d) Sand Trap Rake - Golf Course To authorize an appropriation of up to
15,000 out of the Contingency Fund for the purpose of purchasing a
sand trap rake for the Municipal Golf Coirso, w.th the stipulation
that the amount spent for the rake will be repaid to the Contingency
Fund out of,the-proceeds of land sales—and—after the outstanding
warrants on the Golf Course are paid off
Grand Opening - Golf Course To authorize for the grand opening week
running May 1st through May 8th, reduced green fees at a $5 00 rate,
giving away one adult season ticket at a drawing on May 7th, permitting
every 25th greens fee player to play free, and to run a one-half page
promotional-ad in the Tri City Herald on-April 26th, with the costof
the ad to be shared between the City and the contractor who built the
Golf Course
f) Resolution No 1505 A joint Resolution of the Cities of Pasco, Kennewick
and Richland, Washington, requesting the District Engineer, U S Army,
Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, to make a Feasibility Study
of the Lowering of the dikes along the McNary Pool through the Tr-Cities
Area
g) Fire Protection Contract/State Facilities To authorize the Mayor
to sign the Fire Service Contract in behalf of the City of Pasco,
which will permit the State of Washington to pay the City $4,670
for fire protection service to State-owned facilities
h) Contracting Out Shop Maintenance Services To direct that the City
retain the two shop mechanics that are currently on staff, and to
continue the current practice of handling the bulk of the maintenance
and repairs at the City's own shop, and contracting out what has
customarily been contracted out, but with the further understanding
that, with the growth of the City, any additional load for repairs
and maintenance be handled by contracting out
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 1982
CONSENT AGENDA - Continued
1) Resolution No 1506 A Resolution declaring the intent of the City
of Pasco to order the improvement of Irving Street (Road 28 West "Post
Office Area") and to set a public hearing date on this proposed L I D
for 8 00 P M , May 17, 1982
j) High Pressure Sodium (HRS) Luminaires To authorize the Franklin County
Public Utility District to install high pressure sodium (HPS) luminaires
on the major arterials within the City of Pasco under the Bonneville Power
Administration's funded program, with the understanding that the Public
Utility District will give the City the best possible rate considering the
significantly reduced energy consumption which this new lighting will
entail
VISITORS
Mr Edgar Hargrow, President of the NAACP, expressed dissatisfaction over
Council's decision not to release the full Police Investigation Document as
promised He further reiterated that if this was not done, the NAACP would
pursue legal means to get it released
Mr Charles Hull asked what the Council's position was on proposed closing of
Hanford No 1 The Mayor replied that there would be a grave impact on the
area and encouraged everyone to write letters in protest as he felt the constituents
carried more weight than public officials
Mrs Green asked if the Council could draft a Resolution, opposing proposed
closure Staff replied affirmative to this question
Mr Morgan moved that the City Attorney draft a Resolution, protesting closure
of Hanford No 1, for consideration later this evening Seconded by Mr Schmidt
Motion carried
Mr Ed Frost stated that the City Council should-participate in a planned use
for the old McLoughlin Junior High School when they vacate to occupy new facilities
He-was informed that City Staff was working on it at the present time
--- Secondly, he, too, was was disappointed that Police Report had not been made
public in its entirety He felt Pasco citizens had been patient for over seven
months after being reassured that they would know full contents of report He
said this type of action didn't answer any questions
At+ ..,
Mayor Snider replied that the Council was as frustrated as anyone else, but he
assured delegation that the main substance of report had been released
Mr Grigg reiterated that there was a proper manner in which to pursue allegations
made which would be fair to all parties He, too, assured delegation this was not
a cover up but they must proceed on a legal basis He urged citizens to be
patient for awhile longer and in the end, they would see that the Council had done
a professional job
Mayor Snider encouraged people not to get caught up in "sensational journalism "
Mr Otis Hayes asked if the report would be made public at that time? The City
Attorney replied that it is undetermined at this time
Mr. Ed Frost asked, "do you have a time frame?" Staff replied that in all probability
it would go before a Civil Service Commission first
Mr Lee Kraft, City Manager, pledged to be fair in the situation, however, the City
had additional homework to do before Administrative decisions could be made Until
that time, he did not feel the report in its entirety could be released
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 1982
VERBAL REPORTS FROM OFFICERS
Benton-Franklin Transit Meeting Ira Schmidt reported that Transit Authority
had leased a 4500 sq ft facility at 3330 W Court He stated he voted no
on extending term of administrative responsibility for Peter Arnie' to Au'gust 1,
1982 Further, Marketing Plan had been adopted and there was going to be a
celebration at Columbia Center on May 22, 1982
Benton-Franklin Council on Aging Emerson Morgan stated they met at the
Richland Library on April 13, 1982, with 24 persons in attendance Mr
Morgan gave update statistics on mileage and meals served to disadvantaged
senior citizens Meals totaled 5,565 in Benton and Franklin Counties, at a
cost of approximately $1 70 per meal Senior Chore Service was in the process
of training a new Program Director
TRI-MATS Policy Advisory Committee Beverly Green reported that 1-82 was coming
along on schedule and should coincide with 1984 Centennial They discussed
busses starting to operate on May 11, 1982, and that approximately $1,500 had
been spent on "Share-A-Ride" signs
Good Roads Association Duke Snider reported that they had heard from Port people
and that there was a move afoot to charge a "User Fee" on River system People
who use river will pay proportionate share At the present time, the tax method
is uncertain but he personally felt that it would have a disastrous effect on
development ofColumbia and Snake River areas The Port Districts are lobbying
to kill bill or modify
PUBLIC HEARING
MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING ON
VACATION OF HUGO AVENUE AND THE ALLEY WITHIN ELLIOT'S ADDITION
Mrs ,Green moved to acknowledge withdrawal of the Dolsen Street Vacation
Petition by the petitioner and consider the matter closed without further
action. Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion Carried
—ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
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ORDINANCE NO 2353
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 1764 BY AMENDING THE
SCHEDULES OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE RENTAL OF CITY PARK
AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUILDINGS
Ordinance No 2353 was read by title only Mr Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance
No 2353, relating to fees and charges for the rental of City Park and
Recreation Department buildings Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by
roll call vote of seven (7)
ORDINANCE NO 2354
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 56 080 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL
CODE AND PROHIBITING PARKING ON 20TH AVENUE NORTH OF COURT STREET
Ordinance No 2354 was read by title only Mr Jackson moved to adopt Ordinance
No 2354, which, upon adoption, establishes "No Parking" restrictions on 20th
Avenue north of the highway bypass Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried
by roll call vote of seven (7)
RESOLUTION NO 1507
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PASCO, PETITIONING THE CITY
COUNCIL OF KENNEWICK TO OFFICIALLY BECOME INVOLVED WITH THE
CITY OF PASCO IN A CABLE TELEVISION REFRANCHISING EFFORT
Resolution No 1507 was read by title only Mr Morgan moved to approve
Resolution No 1507, which, upon adoption, petitions the City of Kennewick
to become a part of the refranchising effort with Columbia Television Company
Seconded by Mr Schmidt Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)
ATTEST
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Eve yn Wells, ity Clerk
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 19, 1982
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS - Continued
RESOLUTION NO 1508
A RESOLUTION OBJECTING TO THE PROPOSED MOTH-BALLING OF THE
WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY NUCLEAR PLANT NO 1
Resolution No 1508 was read in its entirety by City Attorney, Greg Rubstello
Mr. Grigg moved that Resolution No 1508 be adopted Seconded by Mrs Green
Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION
Mr. Grigg moved to grant an additional 24-month moratorToLon enforcement
of Ordinance No 2036, Site Screening Ordinance for existing businesses
Seconded by Mrs Green Motion Carried
ADJOURNMENT
Mr Grigg moved that the meeting adjourn Seconded by Mrs Green Meeting
adjourned at 8 45 P M
PASSED and APPROVED this ' ..2 day of , 1982
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