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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 2, 1984
CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting called to order at 8.00 P.M. by Joe W. Jackson, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: Susan Boothe,
Beverly Green, Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, Joe Jackson and Emerson
Morgan. E. A. Snider had been excused from the meeting. Also
present were: Lee Kraft, City Manager; Jerry Conner, Acting Finance
Director; Dennis Wright, City Engineer; Gary Crutchfield, Director
of Community Development; James Ajax, Director of Public Works;
Gretchen Thomason, Accounting Supervisor.
CONSENT AGENDA
Before approval of Consent Agenda James Ajax indicated price of
turf equipment changed on one mower at a total cost of $5600.01
not $4,970.01 as originally quoted. The reason for this is the
city has concurred it would keep one of the trade-in units. Schmidt
moved to approve Consent Agenda with this change. Seconded by
Boothe. Motion Carried. Consent items are as follows:
a) Approval of Minutes: To approve minutes of regular
meeting held March 19, 1984.
b) Bills and Communications: To approve general claims in
the amount of $67,880.61; claim warrants numbered 38057
through 38209.
To approve payroll claims in the amount of $402,947.75;
payroll warrants nos. 7633 through 7790; and 7791 through
7948; and 7949 through 8111.
c) Hearing Date: Extension of Landscape/Screening Compliance
Deadline: To set 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 16, 1984, as the
time for a public hearing to consider an amendment of
PMC 22.82.020, to extend the landscape/screening compliance
deadline.
d) Authority to Enter into Technical Assistance Study (WSEO)
Contract: To authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with
the Washington State Energy Office for Technical Assistance
Study funding of up to $5,419.
e) Bid Results: Turf Equipment for Golf Course and Cemetery:
To award the bid to Northwest Mowers, Inc., for the purchase
of one 72-inch Riding Rotary Mower, at a total cost of
$9,201.00; and to Turfgo Northwest, for the purchase of one
52-inch Riding Rotary Mower, at a total cost of $5,600.01
This amount differs from the amount in the Consent Agenda
originally set forth. Reason being the city has decided
to keep one of the trade-in mowers which increases the
amount of the bid.
f) Waiver of Sidewalk Installation at Bi-County Detox Center:
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To waive the requirement for installation of sidewalk along
the south line of Lot 6, Block 12, Gantenbein's Addition.
VISITORS:
Mayor Jackson read Proclamation, proclaiming the week of June 23 -
30, 1984 as "Women in Aviation Week". At conclusion of reading, he
presented Proclamation to Sterl Adams from the Centennial '84 Committee.
Mayor Jackson read Proclamation, proclaiming the week of April 23 -
29, 1984 as "National Consumer Credit Education Week". At conclusion
of reading, he presented Proclamation to Doreen Darling, President of
the Credit Association.
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REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
These matters were taken care of at the workshop meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES RELATING THERETO:
a) Fourth Avenue (Sylvester to Court) Proposal to Modify Existing
Roadway From Two Lanes to Four, by Eliminating Certain Street
Parking and, in addition, other Associated Improvements: James
Ajax gave staff report explaining and showing with map those
areas of road and businesses that would be affected by widening of
North Fourth. Some on-street parking on Fourth Avenue between
Shoshone and Court Streets, would be eliminated to provide ample
width to allow the roadway to be marked as four lanes, realign
the intersection of Third and Fourth Avenues. Councilman Morgan
expressed concern that water lines be put in to serve the triange
before surfacing of the roadway, James Ajax assured him this
would be done. Councilman Schmidt questioned why bus stops were
put right after an intersection and not before them. Bus stops
prior to intersections make for better transfer of traffic and
helps eliminate traffic jams.
Mr. Ajax stated Franklin County Courthouse employees were concerned
about the parking along the Volunteer Park area. With the con-
struction of the new jail there is very little parking for those
working at or using the courthouse. Mr. Ajax stated the city
would wait until the jail was built to eliminate the parking
there.
Clerk read into record two letters, one from Willis Bultje from
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital approving of the widening of the
roadway and explaining how it would increase their efficiency
for emergency vehicles. The other letter was from the Franklin
County Commissioners approving of the Fourth Avenue widening.
Bill Cameron, Assistant Administrator of Our Lady of Lourdes
Hospital stated the hospital was in favor of the widening for
access to hospital, however, was concerned about the signing
to pre-warn pedestrians of the danger. Mr. Cameron felt there
was a need for a light for the pedestrians and the city should
be responsible for this light since it was on a city street.
Mr. Ajax stated it would cost a lot of money for a light and it
really wasn't somet-ing the city could afford, if the hospital
felt it was necessary, they should be responsible for the cost.
Fawn Rupp, owner of Atomic Foods questioned Jim Ajax as to how
his business would be affected. If a curbed island in front of
his business was put in he would be opposed, if it was only a
painted island he would not be opposed. Provided one opening
at least 30 feet wide was provided. Ajax said it would be the
latter. Mr. Rupp requested a cross walk and felt there was a
definite need for one in front of his store. Ann Lye confirmed
that there was a lot of pedestrian traffic in front of Atomic
Foods. Councilperson Green asked what it took to make a cross-
walk? Mr. Ajax answered that there had to be a need and also
take into account that crosswalks sometimes give the public a
false sense of security. Ajax said he would look into this
matter but since this would be a crosswalk over 5 lanes of traffic
it would be best to put up a light, however the cost is high for
a traffic light.
Public Hearing Closed. Mayor Jackson felt there were no insur-
mountable problems and Councilman Griggs asked for an ordinance
to be drafted for Council. Jim Ajax asked the representative
from Dick's Mobil Homes, an affected business, if the proposed
changes at the intersection of 3rd & 4th Avenue would be acceptable
if the city widened his middle driveway and added a new one at the
south end of his property? He said it was workable.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
b) Alley Vacation: Ephesus Church Petition (84-02-V): Gary
Crutchfield gave staff report regarding the vacation of the north/
south alley within Block 21, Wehe's First Addition to Pasco. The
City Engineer and Acting Fire Chief has indicated no problems
with the proposed alley vacation. The utility companies have
I no objections to the vacation. The vacation would improve the
usefulness of the properties abutting the right-of-way to the
alley. The alley is not necessary for public access to any
adjoining property, there are no utilities located in said
alley, and the vacation would eliminate any city responsibility
regarding maintenance or liability upon the premises.
There was no further discussion on this and Green moved to approve
the Ordinance which was then read by title. Schmidt seconded
the motion. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6).
Ordinance reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2492:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN ALLEY IN BLOCK 21, A.M. WEHE'S
FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCE NO. 2493:
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING VEHICLE TRAFFIC IN THE CITY OF PASCO
AND AMENDING SECTION 10.24.010 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE.
Ordinance No. 2493 was read by title only. Councilman Grigg moved
to approve Ordinance No. 2493, which has the effect of increasing
the speed limit on "A" Street between Cedar Street and SR-12 from
35 MPH to 45 MPH. Councilman Schmidt seconded the motion. Motion
carried by roll call vote of six (6).
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RESOLUTION NO. 1626:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PASCO TO EXECUTE A
BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE PASCO POLICE ASSOCIATION.
Resolution No. 1626 was read by title only. Councilman Schmidt
moved to approve the Resolution, which has the effect of ratifying
the working agreement between the City of Pasco and the Pasco Police
Association, running from January 1, 1984 through December 31, 1986,
and to authorize the City Manager to sign the contract on behalf of
the City. Seconded by Mrs. Green. Motion carried by roll call vote
of six (6).
NEW BUSINESS
a) Prospectus for Federal-Aid Research Funds on the Pasco-Kennewick
Intercity Bridge: Mr. Grigg moved to authorize the Mayor to
sign the Federal-Aid Project Prospectus and City/County Agreement
which solicit State Federal Aid Urban System funds for prepara-
tion of a project prospectus to solicit Federal Highway Research
funds for an in-depth investigation of the structural behavior
of the Pasco-Kennewick Intercity Bridge. Mrs. Boothe seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
b) Condition Rating Inspection of Pasco-Kennewick Intercity Bridge:
Mr. Grigg moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement
with Arvid Grant and Associates to provide a condition rating
inspection of the Pasco-Kennewick Intercity Bridge (Cable Bridge).
Mr Schmidt seconded. Motion carried.
411P_416, 416.—..eAg.4.4A
oé W. J.ckson, Mayor
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NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
c) Northeast Water Line Extension - Bid Results - City Project
No. 82-2-01: Mr. Schmidt moved to award the construction
contract for the Northeast Water Line Extension to Sharpe and
Preszler Construction, the low bidder, in the amount of $212,067.55
which includes their proposal as submitted. Boothe seconded.
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION
a) The Council directed the preparation of a resolution to be
acted on at the April 16 meeting, which resolution asks the
Washington State Department of Transportation to consider
making grade separation improvements at the intersection of
Hillsboro with U.S 395.
b) The City Council directed the City Manager to initiate adver-
tising for the City Manager's position so that applications can
be sought and evaluated, and a qualified person employed to
take the City Manager's post on the incumbent's retirement in
mid September, 1984.
ADJOURNMENT
Mrs. Green moved that the meeting adjourn. Seconded by Mrs. Boothe.
Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:02.
Dorothy ae S uder, Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this day of
, 1984.
ATTEST: