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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 18, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8 00 P M by Joyce DeFelice,
Mayor
ROLL CALL
By Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers present Joyce DeFelice,
Michael Garrison, Chris Jensen, Charles Kilbury, and Dan Lathim
Councilmembers absent Edgar Hargrow, and Carl Strode Also
present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney,
Dennis Wright, City Engineer, Dick Erickson, Parks & Recreation
Director, David McDonald, Community Development Director, and
Kurt Luhrs, Admmistrative Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda
Seconded by Mr Lathim Motion carned unanimously Consent items
are as follows
A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meetmg held
April 4, 1994
B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the
amount of $855,784 66 ($11,446 49 being in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos 2870 and 2873, and $844,338 17 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 85904 through 86143)
C) Acceptance of Right-of-Way Dedication To accept the nght-of-
way dedication from the Columbia East Partnership for the
dedication of right-of-way to extension of Commercial Avenue
from its current southerly terminus to its intersection with
Dietrich Road
D) 1994 Block Grant Program Amendment To set 8 00 p m,
Monday, May 2, 1994, as the time and date to conduct a hearing
to consider amending the 1994 Block Grant Program
E) Resolution No 2124 To approve Resolution No 2124, fixing 8 00
p m, May 16, 1994, as the time and date to conduct a public
hearing on said street vacation
F) Appointments to Planning Commission To concur in the Mayor's
appointment of the following people to the Planning Commission
1 Robert Chamberlin to Position No 3, for a term which will
expire on February 2, 2000 (currently held by Robert
Chamberlin)
2 Ronald Malachi to Position No 4, for a term which will expire
on February 2, 2000 (currently held by Ronald Malachi)
3 Eileen Crawford to Position No 5, for a term which will
expire on February 2, 1995 (unexpired term of Philip Hill,
who resigned)
PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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VISITORS
None
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice reported On April 7,
represented the City at a Grand Opening of Mountain View Equipment
On April 10, invited to judge the Little Miss & Mr Tn-Cities Pageant
On April 13, attended the bnefmg hosted by TRIDEC
On April 14, attended the volunteer reception
Task Force for a Safe Community Board Meeting - April 5, 1994 Mr
Jensen was unable to attend the meetmg
Pasco Downtown Development Association Board Meeting - April 5,
1994 Mr Kilbury reported that $1,000 was provided for decorating
an engine and a car for going up and down the downtown streets and
received the $10,000 from the City for the Liberty Theatre
Clean Air Authority Board Meeting - April 6, 1994 Mr Hargrow was
absent
Park & Recreation Advisory Council Meeting - April 11, 1994 Mayor
DeFelice was unable to attend the meetmg
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting - April 11, 1994 Mayor
DeFelice was unable to attend the meeting
BFRC Tn-MATS RTPO Policy Advisory Committee Meeting - April 14,
1994 Mr Kilbury reported that each member gave a report on their
jurisdiction The SR 12, SR 125 Study was completed by the
consultant and was approved The proposal to obtain a consultant for
the computer technical modeling was approved, as well as the
National Highway Safety Program
B F Transit Board Meeting - April 14, 1994 Mr Garnson was unable
to attend the meeting
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Broadmoor Parkway LID Mr Wright, City Engineer, addressed
Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was
published as required by law and notices were mailed to the affected
property owners
Mr Wright explained that this LID is proposed to be a roadway varying
from two lanes to five lanes in width extending from Road 68 to Road
100 In order to equitably assess property owners for these
improvements a base project was established for which everybody will
be assessed That being the two lane roadway with 4' shoulders and
with drainage ditches on the sides The City will pay for the additional
street widening to create the arterial that is proposed to be in the area
that initial development is to occur Metropolitan Mortgage has
requested that the proposed improvements include some landscaping
with curbs, gutters, and planting strips on each side of the road in
their area
Mr Wright also explained that State Law provides a 30 day protest
period During this period if property owners, with 60% of the
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assessment, protest the development of the LID then the LID is
officially stopped If anything less than the 60% Council has the
authority to stop the LID All protests must be in writing and should
include the account number
MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
CONSIDER THE PROPOSED LID FOR BROADMOOR PARKWAY
Mr Mike Brixey, representative of Metropolitan Property
Development, wanted to express his appreciation for staffs support
while working on this project The requests for additional
assessments for the project are to enhance the appearance of the
outlet center
Mr Anker Larsen, of 600 N Quebec, Kennewick, expressed his
concern and opposition to the proposed LID due to the amount of his
preliminary assessment
Mayor DeFehce thanked Mr Larsen for his comments and reminded
him that his protest needed to be made in writing within 30 days in
order to be official
Mr Crutchfield explained to Mr Larsen that these Improvements
would be of benefit to his property and could increase the value of it
Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for comments from the
floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed
ORDINANCE NO. 3010
AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE CREATION OF A LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
RESOLUTION NO 2121 OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
ESTABLISHING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 126 AND
ORDERING THE CARRYING OUT OF THE PROPOSED
IMPROVEMENT, PROVIDING THAT PAYMENT FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT BE MADE IN PART BY SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS UPON THE PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT,
PAYABLE BY THE MODE OF "PAYMENT BY BONDS", AND
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WARRANTS REDEEMABLE IN CASH
OR OTHER SHORT-TERM FINANCING AND LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BONDS
MOTION Ordinance No 3010, was read by title only Mr Jensen
moved to adopt Ordinance No 3010, creating LID 126 ordering the
improvement of Broadmoor Parkway between Road 68 and Road 100
Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously
Alley Vacation Mr David McDonald, Community Development
Director, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of
the public hearing was published as required by law
MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
CONSIDER VACATING THE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY IN BLOCK 1,
OWENS ADDITION
Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for comments from the
floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing
was declared closed
ORDINANCE NO. 3011
AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
IN BLOCK 1, OWENS ADDITION
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MOTION Ordinance No 3011, was read by title only Mr Garrison
moved to adopt Ordinance No 3011, vacating the right-of-way abuttmg
Block 1, Owens Addition Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion
carried unanimously
Street Vacation Mr David McDonald, Community Development
Director, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of
the public hearing was published as required by law
Mr Kilbury expressed his opinion that these street vacations should be
handled as one group and not on an individual basis
MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
CONSIDER VACATING THE ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY IN BLOCK 114,
PASCO LAND COMPANY'S 1ST ADDITION
Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for comments from the
floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing
was declared closed
ORDINANCE NO. 3012
AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY IN
BLOCK 114, PASCO LAND COMPANY'S 1ST ADDITION
MOTION Ordinance No 3012 was read by title only Mr Lathim
moved to adopt Ordinance No 3012, vacating the north/south alley in
Block 114, Pasco Land Company's 1st Addition Mr Garrison
seconded the motion Motion earned (No - Kilbury)
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Award of the Foster Wells/Commercial Waterline - Project No 94-2-03
and Project No, 94-2-04
MOTION Mr Garnson moved to award the contract for the Foster
Wells/Commercial Waterline Extension, Project No 94-2-03 and
Project No 94-2-04, to the low bidder, Sharpe and Preszler
Construction, Inc, in the amount of $179,976 20 and, further,
authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents Mr Jensen
seconded the motion Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote
Option to Purchase Lots in Highland Park Homes Subdivision
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to approve the option to Purchase Real
Property with the Rauscher Corporation and to authorize the City
Manger to sign the agreement Mr Lathim seconded the motion
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote
Sale of Real Property to McClaskey Group
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to approve the real estate purchase and
sales agreement with the McClaskey Group involving six acres for an
apartment complex and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the
agreement Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion carried
unanimously
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Task Force For A Safe Community Coordinator
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to authorize the City Manager to
establish the position of Community Task Force Coordinator within the
Police Department and include the revenue and expenses associated
therewith in the 1994 General Fund Supplemental Budget Mr
Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote
Groundsman II - Parks
MOTION Mr Garrison moved to authorize the hiring of a
Groundsman II in the Parks & Recreation Department, in lieu of the
budgeted Maintenance Worker, and direct the additional
appropriation be included in the 1994 General Fund Supplemental
Budget Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
Special Meeting On the concurrence of Council a Special Meeting
was scheduled for April 25, 1994, at 7 30 p m, to be held m Council
Chambers to discuss hiring a consultant for the Broadmoor Parkway
LID
ADJOURNMENT
No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 45 P M
Joy Y Felice, Mayor
ATTEST
Catherme D Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this a day of , 1994
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