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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1987
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 8-00 P.M by Joe U. Jackson, Mayor.
ROLL CALL
By City Clerk. Councilmen present were Michael Garrison, Beverly Green,
Ed Hendler, Lee Kraft, E A Snider, Joe Jackson and Emerson Morgan. Also
present were Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Jerry Conner, Finance Director,
Dennis Wright, City Engineer, Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation,
Larry Dickinson, Fire Chief, Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development,
and Joe Dubsky, Golf Pro
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Snider moved to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mrs Green. Motion
carried Consent items are as follows
a) Approval of Minutes. To approve minutes of regular meeting, held
November 16, 1937.
b) Bills To approve General Claims in the amount of $440,909.53,
claim warrant nos. 56195 through 56405.
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $299,520 39, Payroll
Voucher Nos. 4772 through 4930, and 4931 through 5089.
To approve bad debt write-offs in the amount of $6,669.06 and, of
this amount, authorize $6,117.70 be turned over for collection.
c) Annual Fire Protection Contract with State To approve the fiscal
year 1988 annual amendment to State Contract #FP 8453 in the amount
of $3,895 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign said Amendment.
d) 1987 Crack Sealing Program. To authorize staff to call for bids for
the 1987 Crack Sealing Program
e) Contract for Indigent Defense Services To approve the proposed
Indigent Defense Services Agreement for 1988 with Attorneys Mike
Koslowski and Art Bieker and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign
said Agreement.
f) Contract for Municipal Court Prosecution Services for 1988. To
approve the proposed Contract for Municipal Court Prosecution Services
for 1988 with Attorney Terry Preszler, and authorize the Mayor to sign
the Contract on behalf of the City
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Good Roads Association Meeting - November 18, 1987 Councilman Snider reported
that he had been anpointed a member of the Nominating Committee. A Congressman
from Wenatchee gave an interesting talk on river navigation and transportation of
crops from Wenatchee to Portland. Salmon appear to be spawning which addresses
concerns of environmentalists.
Ben-Franklin Transit Board - November 19, 1987 Councilman Hendler stated it
was budget time and BFTA's 1988 Budget was approximately 3 1/2% larger than
last year There has been a change of philosophy - ridership is down, expenses
up and Dial-a-Ride is increasing. There are a number of routes under review and
it's obvious that you can't continue spending without subsidy.
Benton-Franklin District Health - November 19, 1987. Councilman Kraft reported
that the meeting had been primarily devoted to adoption of 1988 Budget and
financial concerns of Franklin County
Parks & Recreation Advisory - December 3, 1987. Councilman Morgan reported
that Grid Kids Agreement had been finalized and plans were ready for irrigation
system and well at Highland Park. Further, the well at McGee School has been dug
and they are now getting an abundance of clean water.
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 7, 1987
PUBLIC HEARINGS
MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER VACATING A PORTION OF
THE N/S ALLEY IN BLOCK 3, GRAY'S AMENDED ADDITION- (Tru-Door, Inc.)
Mr. Dave McDonald, Director of Community Development, stated that action was
deferred on the Ordinance to December 7th to give the applicant time to complete
certain activities. The applicant has been working with various utility companies
to execute the necessary easement agreements and to date, has not been successful
in those efforts.
After discussing this matter with staff, the owner of Tru-Door, Inc. has agreed
to drop his alley vacation request at this time, and will continue to work with
the utility companies to work out easement agreements and will reapply for the
vacation sometime in the future
Because a number has already been assigned to this Ordinance, staff recommends
that Council defeat the Ordinance.
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor,
either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed.
ORDINANCE NO. 2663
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF AN ALLEY IN BLOCK
3, GRAY'S AMENDED ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PASCO.
Ordinance No. 2663 was read by title only. Mr Snider moved to adopt Ordinance
No. 2663, vacating a portion of the north/south alley in Block 3, Gray's Amended
Addition, as described therein. Seconded by Mr. Kraft. Motion FAILED by roll
call vote of seven (7).
MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE
1987 ANNUAL BUDGET BY PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENT THERETO
It was noted that the hearing had been duly publicized as required by Law There
were no written communications
Mr. Jerry Conner, Director of Finance, reported that the items recommended for
inclusion in the Supplemental Budget are for expenditures that were unanticipated or
undeterminable at the time of the 1987 budget preparation totaling $740,196.
Resources for the expenditures are
1 Beginning fund balance
2. Grants
3. Unanticipated Revenue
4. Contributions from active funds
5. Ending fund balance
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor,
either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed.
ORDINANCE NO. 2666 (Final Reading)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1987 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PASCO
BY PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL THERETO, BY APPROPRIATING AND RE-
APPROPRIATING REVENUE, BY PROVIDING TRANSFER AND EXPENDITURE
AUTHORITY, BY ADJUSTING THE EXPENDITURE PROGRAM OF VARIOUS FUNDS
AND THE BUDGET WITHIN FUNDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Ordinance No. 2666 was read by title only. Mr. Kraft moved to adopt Ordinance No.
2666, authorizing the 1987 Supplemental Budget No. 1 in the amount of $740,196.
Seconded by Mr. Morgan. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)
MAYOR JACKSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING THE
1988 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND THE 1988 CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET'
Prior to opening Public Hearing, Councilman Snider called for a brief Executive
Session for the purpose of discussing personnel. No action will be taken.
RECESS 8 10 P.M. RECONVENED- 8 30 P.M.
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1987
PUBLIC HEARING - Continued
Jerry Conner, Director of Finance, reported the public hearing had been duly
publicized as required by law. There were no written communications.
The budget for 1988 is in the amount of $15,512,619. It represents less than a
1% increase over 1987.
Following three (3) calls from Mayor Jackson for further comments from the floor,
either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed.
ORDINANCE NO. 2667 (First Reading)
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO OPERATING BUDGET FOR
THE YEAR 1988.
Ordinance No. 2667 was read by title only. Mr. Hendler moved for first reading,
by title only, of Ordinance No. 2667, adopting the 1988 Annual Operating Budget.
Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
ORDINANCE NO. 2668 (First Reading)
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET
FOR THE YEAR 1988.
Ordinance No. 2668 was read by title only. Mr Hendler moved for first reading,
by title only, of Ordinance No. 2668, adopting the 1988 Capital Projects Budget.
Seconded by Mr. Kraft. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7).
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 2669
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING CONTEMPT OF COURT AND CREATING NEW CHAPTER
9.03 TO THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE.
Ordinance No. 2669 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance
No. 2669, an Ordinance concerning contempt of court and adopting new Chapter
9.03 to the Pasco Municipal Code. Seconded by Mr. Morgan. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1809
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE 1988 FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE PASCO
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE.
Resolution No 1809 was read by title only. Mr. Kraft moved to approve Resolution
No. 1809, establishing the 1988 fees and charges for the Pasco Municipal Golf Course
Seconded by Mr. Hendler. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7)
ORDINANCE NO. 2670
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A DIESEL FUEL PIPELINE CROSSING WASHINGTON
AVENUE, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2033.
Ordinance No. 2670 was read by title only Mrs. Green moved to adopt Ordinance
No 2670, amending Ordinance No. 2033 granting the Port of Pasco and Sub-Permittees
a nonexclusive franchise or permit to lay and maintain an additional pipeline
for the transmission of diesel fuel under Washington Avenue. Seconded by Mr.
Snider. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2671
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AND CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-3 to C-1.
Ordinance No. 2671 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved to adopt Ordinance No.
2671, rezoning the south half of Lot 13, Block 8, Replat of Foster's Addition
from R-3 (Medium Density Residential) to C-1 (Retail Business.) Seconded by Mr
Morgan Motion carried.
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1987
NEW BUSINESS
Consultant Agreement with Grubb & Ellis The City Manager reported that the Port
of Pasco recently contracted with Grubb & Ellis (an International Real Estate Firm
with a strong national marketing ability) to develop and implement a marketing
plan for the Port's industrial facility.
After meeting with Councilmen Kraft, Green and Hendler, Mr. Lee Smith of Grubb
& Ellis provided a written proposal to conduct the kind of market/analysis/project
feasibility study necessary to assess the realistic opportunities for selling
either or both of the commercial and residential parcels at the Golf Course. The
proposed agreement essentially provides
1. Grubb & Ellis will conduct its market analysis/project feasibility
studies within the first two months, at a cost of $5,000 per month.
2. The City will receive the two reports (one for each property) and
decide within 30-days which (or both) we desire Grubb & Ellis to
proceed with.
3. Grubb & Ellis, upon notice to proceed, will spend the next four
months attempting to bring an interested party to the negotiating
table, at a maximum cost of $5,000 per month.
4. The City has no further cost obligation unless Grubb & Ellis identifies
a purchaser and a deal is closed - if so, Grubb & Ellis will be due a
sort of finder's fee equal to 1% of the market value of the development
committed as part of and at the time of closing.
Mrs. Beverly Green stated that Coldwell Bankers are among the largest real estate
developers in the nation, and since we have an office in the Tri Cities, shouldn't
they be given an opportunity too?
Mr. Hendler replied that we have been trying to develop this since 1974 and
$10,000 is minute for what could, potentially, benefit the entire community.
Mr. Henry Kidwell, 910 S. 10th, was concerned whether or not it was a Washington
business. Out of State consultants could pose many problems and he felt that
business should stay at home. Further, he questioned language in agreement -
stating that it was his opinion that it was a listing agreement, and if so, it
could run for 6 months. He felt that local firms should have an opportunity to bid
on property for development. He concurred that retirement homes are not always
attractive, however, people should have a place they can afford to live in He
disagreed with concept that companies who have bid in the last few years be excluded
from bid packet.
Mrs. Nadine Leaverton asked who decides on price of homes for area?
To this, Mayor Jackson felt there were several areas of agreement which needed to
be addressed prior to awarding and he suggested tabling this item to next regular
meeting.
Mr. Kraft moved to table agreement with Grubb & Ellis until the next regular
meeting on December 21, 1987. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. Mr. Hendler
voting no.
I ADJOURNMENT
No further business, Mr. Snider moved for adjournment. Sec nded by Mrs Green.
Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9 10 P.
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PASSED and APPROVED this „2// day o , 1987.