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Home My WebLink About06-14-1982 Minutes,.* MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8 00 P M by Mayor, E A Snider ROLL CALL JUNE 14, 1982 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 Lee Kraft, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, Diane Dolan, Finance Director, James Ajax, City Engineer, John Hager, Fire Chief, Webster Jackson, Purchasing/Personnel Supervisor, Gary Crutchfield, Director of Community Development and Ken Neilsen, Office Manager/Data Processing VISITORS There were no visitors wishing to address the Council at this time UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1982 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Mr Jackson moved to adopt the proposed Statement of Community Development Objectives, as recommended by the Citizens Advisory Committee, and adopt the Projected Use of Funds for the 1982 Program as follows 1 7th & "B" Park, Phase I $ 25,000 2 Housing Rehab/Demolition 100,000 3 Economic Assistance (Program Development & Brochure 10,000 4 Historic Structure Survey 5,000 5. Neighborhood Profile 5,000 6. Historical Society completion of Carnegie Museum Bldg (rather than $21,700 requested) 20,000 7. Oregon Avenue Storm Drain 250,000 8 Senior Citizen Housing Site Acquisition 150,000 ' 9. East Pasco Neighborhood Council 135,000 with the following conditions That the facilities be inspected for actual need, that work write ups be given to the City Council for approval prior to actual expenditure of any funds, up to $125,000 for improvements, and in- cluding an additional $10,000 for a needs assessment Seconded by Mr. Schmidt Mr Jackson commended Committee who worked on needs of community, and particularly, was in favor of Item No. 9, East Pasco Recreational Facility, as without Block Grant Funds, there would be none available for such a use Mr Ira Schmidt asked what "Senior Citizen Housing Site Acquisition" was Staff replied that the Senior Citizen Center Site includes about 50,000 square feet of vacant land which appears to provide an excellent opportunity for senior citizen, housing, however, it is owned by the County who needs land for other purposes Therefore, it is proposed that the City purchase an equivalent site which would meet the County's needs, exchange the site for the County-owned parcel at the Senior Citizen's Center, and sell the parcel at the Senior Citizen Center for a Senior Citizen Housing Project The proceeds from the sale of the site would be re-programmed to the next Block Grant Program (the money would be "re-cycled " Mr. Schmidt expressed concern that the City would be getting into the land development business and felt this should be an endeavor of the Housing Authority Mr Crutchfield explained the Housing Authority did not have sufficient money, therefore, the City could buy land through H U D and recycle back Mr. Grigg asked about a trade-off with Volunteer Park? Mr Crutchfield replied that the park had been donated by Burlington Northern for park purposes, and if it were used for any other purpose, it would revert back Mrs Beverly Green failed to see rationale of Item Nos 2 and 8 She felt there were better uses for the money than tearing down houses and site acquisition Staff replied that the money had to be used for building facility other than what the City provides Further, they could spend no more than 10% of annual Entitlement amount MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 14, 1982 BLOCK GRANT - Continued Mayor Snider asked how much of No 2 was used for demolition Mr Crutchfield replied approximately $50,000 Mayor Snider then responded that he knew from personal experience as a former City employee that a lot of demolition could be done without costing that much money He felt the object was to catch the places while they were empty and condemn them under our Abatement Ordinance Further, what was wrong with condemning the property, assessing a lien against the property and if the property owner didn't pay, take the property He felt the burden for improvement or destruction should be placed on the property owner as a good share of our rental property is owned by absentee landlords who could care less about what condition their property is in as long as they get the rent Mr Emerson Morgan expressed concern that before we allocate $75,000 to renovate Kurtzman Park Building, we have some plan for maintenance and repairs so that it will not deteriorate to this condition again Mayor Snider asked, "shouldn't some of our summer programs be held in Kurtzman Park?" That way, the youth of East Pasco would have an equal opportunity to partici- pate in recreational activities Mrs Green concurred with this comment Mr Ira Schmidt stated he had been led to believe that East Pasco residents would work diligently to maintain and police facility so that it will not get run down Mayor Snider felt some consideration should be given to improving streets in East Pasco area Mrs Sharon Lawson asked, "didn't we pass an Ordinance for 1% of utility taxes to be earmarked for street improvement?" Staff replied this was for streets needing overlays as part of L I D program, not new construction Mrs Green moved to amend original motion by reducing Item No 2 (Housing Rehab/Demolition) to $50,000, deleting Item No 8 in its entirety (Sr Citizen Housing Site Acquisition, $150,000), combine the two amounts in the amount of $200,000 for street reconstruction Seconded by Mrs Boothe Mr Grigg moved to further amend Mrs Green's motion by delegating the $200,000 as follows "A" Street Overlay (Wehe to Elm) $ 30,000 Rebuild "A" Street (Elm to Cedar) 40,000 3-R Area Street Improvement 130,000 $200,000 Seconded by Mr Morgan Mayor Snider called for question on amendment of Mr Grigg Mr Schmidt moved to approve amendment made by Mr Grigg Seconded by Mr Morgan Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) Mayor Snider called for question on original amendment of Mrs Green Mr Schmidt moved to approve amendment by Mrs Green Seconded by Mr Jackson Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) Main motion carried, as amended, by roll call vote of seven (7) Mr Henry Kidwell, representing Democratic Party, wanted to go on record as favoring repairing East Pasco Neighborhood Facility and keeping restrooms in "Peanuts" Park open for public use Mr Cos Edwards urged councilmen to drive by East Pasco facility and see for themselves what problems they have SUMMARY PUBLICATION - ORDINANCE NOS 2361 and 2362 Mr Jackson moved to approve the summary publications drafted for Ordinance Nos 2361 and 2362 Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7) ATTEST Evely , City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this ,..,=*Y day of , 1982 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 14, 1982 MISCELLANEOUS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION Mr Charles Grigg stated to Mr. Cos Edwards that the City realized that they had an area which seemed to be abandoned by Park Program, however, if residents of East Pasco didn't feel that they were being equally treated, they should make the City Council aware of such situation Mr Grigg felt that all youth should be treated equally and fairly, and a good recreational program would be beneficial in Kurtzman Park area Mr Ira Schmidt urged his collegues to attend a meeting of the East Pasco Neighborhood Facility Directors as he had been warmly received when he had attended their discussions Mr Albert Stallworth, Greater Faith Baptist Church, thanked the City Council for their support He reiterated that East Pasco citizens do have a part in the City, and with their cooperation along with direction from the City, We can work together for the success of facility and grant that has been^received ADJOURNMENT Mr Schmidt moved that special meeting be adjourned Seconded by Mrs Boothe Motion carried Meeting adjourned at 9 00 P M