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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/03/1978MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 3, 1978 (cont.) COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Grove read a letter from George Riedel dated August 28, 1978, regarding a designated parking place in front of the entrance to the Admiralty Apartments for the Resident Manager. Mayor Steve indicated that there will be no change in the Ordinance as far as he is concerned and requested that ~{r. Grove write a letter to that effect. Next Mr. Grove read a letter from Kristine DeWeese dated October 3, 1978, requesting that the Council postpone a decision on whether or not to require an environmental impact statement on the proposed P.U.D. from Mr. Weymouth. Finally, a letter from Colleen Galagher dated October 3, 1978, requesting reimbursement for costs incured when she broke her ankle stepping in an open storm drainage ditch at Fillmore and Clay St. Councilmember Wilson made a motion to deny the claim and refer it to the City's Insurance Agent which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS 1978 Water Revenue Bond Issue - Mr. Grove explained that the final draft of the Bond Ordinance No. 1814 has not been completed by the City's bond attorney, but will be ready for passage at the regular meeting October 17, 1978. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1815 AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND ADOPTING THE TAX LEVY FOR THE YEAR 1979. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance. Councilmember Parker made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was second- ed by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Councilmem- ber Parker made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1815 which was seconded by Councilmember Wilson and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Public Hearings - A motion was made by Councilmember Judy and seconded by Coun- cilmember Parker to conduct a public hearing on Short Subdivision Application #7808-01 - Donovan and Planned Unit Development Application #7805-01 - Bruneau and Von Ruetter at the regular meeting November 7, 1978. The motion passed unanimously. Downtown Restroom Facilities - Councilmember Smith requested that the construc- tion of downtown restrooms be considered as a part of the 1979 budget. Council- member Parker agreed and indicated the cost would be between 20 and 25 thousand dollars. He suggested using Revenue Sharing to finance the work. Mayor Steve expressed concern because of vandalism. Councilmember Shaneyfelt suggested that arrangements be made with the county to have the restrooms at Memorial Field open on a regular basis. Councilmember Judy stated that he recognizes the need but cautioned the Council to consider the high repair costs the City has incur- red in the past. Mayor Steve turned the request over to the Health and Sanita- tion Committee. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative-Environmental - Councilmember Shaneyfelt reintroduced the Committee's recommendation that a proposed negative declaration of non-significance be is- sued based on the environmental checklist submitted by Mr. Weymouth on his P.U.D. application. He made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmem- ber Wilson and passed by roll call vote with four Councilmembers voting in the affrimative. Councilmember Smith voted against the motion. PUBLIC HEARINGS Short Subdivision A~lication #78-0702-John Pickett- Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the Pickett Short Plat located at the southwest corner of Foster and Monroe Streets. Mayor Steve then opened the meeting to receive public testimony. Mr. Bob Watson was recognized and explained he is representing Mr. Pickett. He went on to e>[plain the location of the property. Councilmember Shaneyfelt asked if water was supplied to each- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER.3, 1978 (cont.) lot. Mr. Watson responded that they understood the installation of waterma~i__~.s- would not be required until building permits were requested. In reference to a checklist received by the Council, Councilmember Wilson explained that Mr. Fields has requested that the mains be installed by the owner and that the Fire Chief has requested a fire hydrant as well. Mr. Watson indicated the owner would not desire to put these improvements in until the Short Plat is approved. Council- member Shaneyfelt indicated that the submission of a performance bond or deposit would'be sufficient to make good the owners promise to put in the improvements. Mayor Steve asked for testimony opposed to the application. None was offered~ Mayor Steve then closed the hearing and turned the application over to the Coun- cil for disposition. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion to approve the Short Subdivision and to adopt the findings of the Planning Commission provided that either the water mains and fire hydrants are installed to departmental specification or a per- formance bond is delivered by the developer to the City to cover the cost of their installation prio~to certification by the appropriate City officals which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously. Street Vacation Application #78-0703-Harold Faust - Mr. Grove~explained that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of this application to vacate 15th Street between Grant Street and Hendricks Street. Mayor Steve opened the meet- ing to receive public testimony but none was offered. He then turned the appli- cation over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the application which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS Attorney Abraham - He reported Mr. Marsh visited his office and explained that Port Angeles Savi~s and Loan had no financial interest in the Fisher Plat until after the development was completed. Clerk~Treasurer Grove - He reported that Vera Franz has been appointed as the Utility Accountant to replace Mae Cook who is on sick leave. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come befor the Council at this time, Mayor Steve declared the meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. ATTEST: /~rk-Treasur~r Mayor: