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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 24, 1992
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Joyce DeFehce, Mayor.
ROLL CALL.
By City Manager. Council members present were Joyce DeFelice,
Michael Garnson, Edgar Hargrow, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim and
Chns Jensen Carl Strode, absent (excused).
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
Mr Ajax addressed Council and explained that the City's Six-Year
Comprehensive Street Plan would need to be amended to allow the
project involving the intersection of Oregon Avenue and Lewis Street
to be moved up and to include the illumination of the Cable Bndge
Taking this action would make it possible for the City to apply for
federal funding of these projects.
Resolution No. 2028
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF PASCO'S SIX-YEAR
COMPREHENSIVE STREET PLAN AS ORIGINALLY ADOPTED BY
RESOLUTION NO 2016 ON JUNE 15, 1992.
MOTION. Mr. Jensen moved to approve Resolution No. 2028,
amending the city's 1993-1998 Comprehensive Transportation
Improvement Plan as originally adopted by Resolution No 2016 on
June 15, 1992 Mr Lathim seconded the motion
MOTION . Mr Kilbury moved to divide Resolution No 2028 into two
separate resolutions Mr Gammon seconded the motion
Mr. Kilbury wished the resolution to retain the Lewis Street/Oregon
Avenue intersection project while deleting the Cable Bridge
illumination project and giving it it's own resolution number He felt
this would give his fellow councilmembers an opportunity to vote their
consciences on both issues.
Second motion failed by a roll call vote of four (4)
Mr. Garnson explained that he has received numerous telephone calls
from citizens who feel that the lighting of the Cable Bridge is not a
project that they care to see undertaken The biggest concern voiced,
besides initial costs, is the fact that there will be an electric bill for
this illumination as well as maintenance for many years to come.
Mr Kilbury concurred with Mr Garnson's statements
Mr Lathim stated that he has received telephone calls in support of
the lighting of the Cable Bndge as a focal point of the Tn-Cities,
therefore, he would be in favor of lighting the bridge.
Mr. Jim Sisk, of 1747 North 7th Avenue, addressed Council and stated
that he found it incomprehensible that the City would even consider
such a project.
Ms Lydia Sisk, of 1747 North 7th Avenue, addressed Council and
stated that she objected to the use of public funds for the illummation
of the Cable Bndge
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Mr. Hargrow stated that he feels the Cable Bridge is one of the most
visible landmarks of the Tr -I-Cities and the illumination of the bridge
will impress visitors to the Tn-Cities; therefore, he supported this
project
Mr Jensen stated without federal funding he would have difficulty
supporting this project, however, the opportunity of receiving this
money provides the City with an opportune time to take advantage of
morues here in the Tn-Cities. The Cable Bridge illumination, although
not a top pnponty, is one that as a regional effort for the Tn-Cities
stands a better chance of receiving funding than individual projects
standing alone, therefore, he would support this action
First motion carried by roll call vote of four (4)
MOTION Mr Lathim moved to enter into an agreement with the
Washington State Department of Transportation regarding federal
funding for the improvement of the Lewis and Oregon Avenue
intersection, including left turn channelizaiton and new traffic signal
system and further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement on
behalf of the City. Mr Hargrow seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Transportation Enhancement Project Applications
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to authorize staff to submit the railroad
station renovation and Cable Bridge cable illumination projects for the
Federal Enhancement Project funding and authorize the Mayor to sign
the application and, further, to authorize the city's participation as a
co-applicant in the levy bikepath project for which Franklin County is
lead agency. Mr Lath= seconded the motion. Motion carried
(Garrison and Kilbury - No).
ADJOURNMENT
No further business, the Special Meeting was adjourned at 8 20 p m.
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Catherine D Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this -•E'' day o , 1991.
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