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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 3, 1997
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7 30 P M by Michael Garrison, Mayor
Pro-tern
ROLL CALL
By Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers present Michael Garrison, Joe
Jackson, Chris Jensen, Dan Lathim, and Rebecca Francik Councilmembers
absent Charles D Kilbury and Carl Strode Also present Gary
Crutchfield, City Manager, Leland B Kerr, City Attorney, Dan Underwood,
Finance Director, Bob Alberts, Public Works Director, Greg Garcia, Fire
Chief, Dave McDonald, City Planner, Dennis Wright, City Engineer, Webster
Jackson, Administrative Services Manager, Doyle Heath, Utility Engineer,
Richard Smith, Community 86 Economic Dev Director, Kurt Luhrs,
Personnel/Risk Manager, and Tim Arntzen, Management Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION Mr Lathim moved to approve the Consent Agenda Seconded by
Mr Jackson Motion carried unanimously Consent items are as follows
A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held
February 18, 1997
B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount
of $1,167,457 88 ($26,610 49 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos
3044 and 3046, and $1,006,847 39 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 101021 through 101223)
Payroll Claims To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of
$606,649 14, Payroll Voucher Nos 2559 through 3001
Bad Debt Write-offs To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing,
ambulance, cemetery, Municipal Court non-criminal and criminal
accounts receivable in the total amount of $52,493 45 and, of the
amount, authorize $52,093 13 be turned over for collection
C) Street and Easement Vacation Vacation of Front Avenue between
Holden Street and "A" Street plus adjoining easements (MF #97-09-V)
To postpone the hearing for the vacation of Front Avenue and adjoining
easements until 7 30 p m on March 17, 1997
D) Resolution No 2301 To approve Resolution No 2301 to surplus the
West Pasco Elevated Tank, 5th Street Elevated Tank, and Oregon
Avenue Elevated Tank
E) Purchase 1,000 Domestic Water Meters To award the purchase of
1,000 3/4-inch displacement water meters to Pacific Water Works
Supply in the amount of $47,304
F) Acceptance of a Waterline Easement To accept the waterline easement
as granted by the Northridge Associates
G) Code Enforcement Board Appointment To concur in the Mayor's
appointment of Charles Main to Position of No 4 of the Code
Enforcement Board to fill the unexpired tern of Robert Clark
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H) Reorganization of Senior Information Assistant Service Staff To move
to authorize a Case Manager II classification at Grade 46 of the Non-
Represented employee pay scale
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
None
VISITORS
None
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Riverview Sanitary Sewer LID No 132 Mr Dennis Wright, City Engineer,
addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing
was published, and notices mailed, as required by law
Mr Wright explained that in conjunction with the recent annexation in
Riverview, the City of Pasco has promised to provide the opportunity to
connect to City sewer via local improvement district Staff held a series of
six public meetings with the property owners to discuss the proposed
construction and the cost thereof along with the LID process While those
who attended the meeting tended to be generally in favor of the creation of
sewer LID's, the meetings were sparsely attended
Staff divided Riverview into three parts to create three separate LID's The
first area south of Sylvester Street and east of Road 40 became LID 130 The
second area was generally south of Court Street north of Sylvester Street,
which became LID 131 This area is north of Court Street within the
current City limits, indicated as Area No 3 on the vicinity map and will be
LID 132 There are 334 parcels in LID 132 with 315 owners
Staff mailed a questionnaire to each property owner requesting the owner
indicate if he was in favor, opposed, or was not sure if they were interested
in proceeding with the LID Ultimately, 215 people (64%) responded to the
questionnaire and of those who responded approximately 93 (43%) indicated
they were not in favor of the LID and 101 (47%) indicated they were in favor
and the remainder were undecided at the time the questionnaire was
returned
The total assessment roll amount is $2,274,750, which is generally to be
divided equally to each lot within the LID boundary The preliminary
assessment to each lot is $6,750 and includes the cost for the sewer, the
stub from the sewer to the right-of-way line, and an overlay of the street
The $540 system fee is also included in that total Staff believes that this
LID represents the desires of the majority of the people within this
particular LID boundary
Mr Wright gave an over-view of the LID process to inform the public of how
a proposed LID is accomplished
Ms Francik informed Council that she owns property in the proposed LID
boundary and excused herself from voting for the ordinance
MAYOR PRO-TEM GARRISON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
THE RIVERVIEW SANITARY SEWER LID NO 132
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Mr Don Barnard, of 3019 West Agate Street, had mixed feelings concerning
the LID He disagreed with the proposed construction of the lines in front
of the property instead of in the alleys where property owners could hook up
easier
Mr Wright explained that the City did consider placing the sewer lines in
the alleys, but because the difficulty experienced maintaining them it was
felt this would be inadvisable
Mr Fred Stong, of 4209 West Ruby Street, spoke in opposition to the LID
and agreed with Mr Barnard's statement
Mr Jim Mattes, of 4208 West Pearl Street, opposed the LID because of the
way staff has handled the process He felt that his questions were not
being answered
Ms Valara Pilgreen, of 4620 West River Blvd (LID property 4012 West
Opal Street), was in favor in the LID and needed it desperately She did feel
it would be appropriate to place the sewer lines through the alley
Mr Bud Dazey, of 3021 West Wilcox Drive, spoke in favor of the LID and felt
putting in sewer lines wouldn't be anymore expensive than putting in a new
septic and dramfield system
Mr Frank Blondm, of 3208 West Opal Street, spoke in favor of the LID
Ms Tracy Chilson, of 4012 West Agate Street, was opposed to the LID and
felt staff should get their facts straight before they give information out
Mr Peter LeMieux, spoke on behalf of his mother located at 3408 West Pearl
Street, was opposed to the LID and disagreed with the method used to
determine LID boundaries He felt it should be explained to citizens that
when they respond to an LID questionnaire with an undecided vote, they
are voting yes
Mr Crutchfield explained that the appropriate interpretation of the survey is
that those who stated they were unsure were not opposed, the intent of the
questionnaire was to determine the amount of opposition to a sewer LID
Mr Brad Anderson, of 1715 North Road 32, had questions concerning the
LID Assistance Program He was directed to contact the Finance
Department for answers
Mr Apolonio Coronado, of 2820 West Wilcox Drive, supported the LID
Ms (unclear) Colwell, of 3005 West Wilcox Drive, spoke in opposition to the
LID and felt the cost was excessive
Mr Alberts explained that the cost of an LID cannot exceed the benefit to
the property
Mr Sam Swanberg, of 4220 West Ruby Street, was opposed to the LID He
stated he hasother plans for his money instead of paying for an LID that
isn't necessary He felt it would be Council's duty to stop the LID if more
than 50% of the residents were opposed to it
Mr Steve Hultman, 3504 West Pearl Street, spoke in favor of the LID, but
was concerned about the construction of the LID He was directed to
contact staff for answers to his design questions
Mr Tom Larsen, of 3320 West Pearl Street, asked if residents would be
required to pay for the sewer even if they didn't need to hook up to it yet'?
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Mr Crutchfield explained the first LID payment would be due approximately
one year after construction is completed Residents would not pay monthly
sewer charges until they connect to the line, residents could wait until
their drainfield went bad
Mr Sid Thiel, of 2921 West Pearl Street, was in favor of the LID and felt if
residents waited it would cost more later
Mr John Koster, of 3105 Seabrook Court, spoke in favor of the LID
Mr Ron Humbryd, of 1716 Road 30, was opposed to the LID and felt the
monthly sewer fees were excessive
Mr William Willingham, of 4109 West Pearl Street, spoke in opposition to
the LID and felt others would if they understood the costs better
Ms Debra Lee, of 3021 West Pearl Street, was opposed to the LID and felt it
wasn't necessary because her septic system is working just fine
Ms Chilson asked what residents needed to do during the protest period to
officially oppose the LIM
Mr Underwood explained that a formal protest form would be made available
to the residents and that each property owner would need to sign the form
for it to be accepted as an opposing vote
Mr Steve Hafner, of 2908 West Ella Street, was undecided regarding the
LID He was interested in knowing where the stubs would be located in
relation to his property He was directed to consult with staff
Ms Brenda Carson, of 3121 West Wilcox Drive, was opposed to the LID
She questioned if she would be required to pay two assessments since she
lives on a corner lot 7
Mr Crutchfield explained that she would be charged the same assessment
as all other residents involved in the LID
Mr Bernard LeMieux, spoke on behalf of his mother, in opposition to the
LID He explained that his mother is an invalid and this would be a
hardship for her
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to continue the public hearing for the
Riverview Sanitary Sewer LID No 132 until March 17, 1997 Mr Jackson
seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mr Crutchfield noted for the record that Ms Francik has rejoined the
Council
ORDINANCE NO. 3220
AN ORDINANCE ASSIGNING ZONING TO CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No 3220, establishing RS-
20 for West Pasco Annexation Area #5 Mr Lathim seconded the motion
Motion carried unanimously
RESOLUTION NO. 2302
A RESOLUTION URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE
ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF STATE
HIGHWAYS IN THE VICINITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON
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MOTION Mr Jensen moved to table Resolution No 2302 until March 17,
1997 Ms Francik seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Irrigation Water for Soccer Complex
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to approve the agreement with Water, Inc for
provision of irrigation water to the a baseball stadium and soccer complex
and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement Ms Francik
seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously
Replacement of Circle No 4 at Process Water Re-Use Facility
MOTION Mr Jensen moved to award the purchase for the replacement of
Circle No 4 to Valmont Northwest, Inc in the amount of $51,036 88,
including sales tax Ms Francik seconded the motion Motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote
MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
None
ADJOURNMENT
No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9 12 P M
ichael Garrison, Mayor Pro-tem
ATTEST
Catherine D Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 17 day of March , 1997
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