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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF FEBRUARY 23, 1983
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in special
session this 23rd day of February, 1983, at 7:30 P.~[. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding.
ROLL CALL
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Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean CamfiE~ld, Joseph
Ciprioti, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy and Mike Kenna.
Councilmember Parker arrived later in the meeting. Also present
were City Attorney Glenn Abraham and City Clerk-Trea.surer David
Grove.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
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Mayor Shirley explained that th~s meeting was called to consider
a request from the Park Board. Mr. Mark Welch, Chairman of the
Park Board, was recognized and requested that the Council adopt
a resolution notifying the Interagency Committee for Outdoor
Recreation that they are willing to make up any shortfall which
may result in the drive for donations to meet the City's share
of development costs on the Kah Tai Lagoon Park. He explained
that they learned of this requirement only recently and the
Commission is meeting to consider their grant application before
the next regular council meeting. He reviewed the sequence of
events leading up to this request. An amount of $60,000 in
guarantee was thought to be sufficient by the Commission staff.
In essence, the Commission is asking that the Council provide a
performance bond to back up the community's volunteer efforts.
He explained the pledges received to date and assured the Council
that the Park Board will secure sufficent donations to insure that
the City will not need to come up with money to develop this park.
Ms. Lois Flury was recognized and explained how the project would
be phased with the related cash flow. After a brief discussion
Councilmember Hunt asked the City Attorney to explain whether
bonds can be issued to finance this, should the Council need to
borrow money to meet this obligation. Mr. Abraham explained
that general obligation bonding capacity is available to the City.
After further discussion on the chances that the grant will be
awarded, Councilmember Kenna asked George Yount if the Port of
Port Townsend has offered to donate use of any Port equipment
for this development. Mr. Yount indicated the Port would help.
RESOLUTION NO. 83-2
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE OBLIGATION
FOR MATCHING FUNDS IN AN INTERAGENCY
COMMITTEE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT
Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 83-2
which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt. Mr. Abraham explained
that this is just a re-affirmation and involves no appropriation.
After a brief discussion, the motiompassed by voice vote with
six Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember
Parker voted against the motion.
ADJOURNMENT
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There being
the meeting
no further business allowed, Mayor Shirley
adjourned at 8~)
Mayor
declared
ATTEST:
A,J~
City Clerk