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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/08/1989 185 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 2, 1989, Cont. I Councilmember Clise suggested that a sign-up sheet might be placed in the hall for people to sign up to speak to Council before the meeting and that would be the order in which they speak. Special Council Meeting. Mr Hildt suggested that a special Council Meeting might to called to discuss the environmental checklist for the Library Project. A special meeting was set for 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers on May 8, 1989. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into Executive Session at 10:45 PM, to discuss the acquisition of real estate and pending litigation. He indicated that in addition to the City Council, he would like David Grove, Keith Harper, Ted stricklin and Michael Hildt to be in attendance. The meeting was reconvened at 11: 10 PM. Police/Fire/Animal Control. May 10, 1989, at 5:00 PM. A meeting of the Committee was set for ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 11:11 PM. Mayor ~À I Attest: ;~~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF MAY 8, 1989 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in special ses- sion this 8th day of May, 1989, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Karen Chang, John Clise, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, Julie McCulloch and Norma Owsley. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt, and Assistant Planner Kevin O'Neill. SPECIAL BUSINESS I Mayor Shirley explained that this special meeting was called to deal with the Environmental Checklist on the proposed renovation and expansion of the Port Townsend Public Library. Kevin O'Neill was recognized and explained that this project require~; review under the State Environmental Protection Act because the project is within the historic district, the size of the parking lot, and the need for a rezone on part of the site for a parking lot. He then explained the other permits required and the process for this environmental review. Mr. Grove then explained the review which is required under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and indicated that the Washington State Library is the lead agency in the conduct of this review. He then reviewed the history of the review under Section 106 to date and announced that a meet- ing will be held on May 16, 1989, at the offices of the Washington State Library in Olympia to iron out the details of the agreement. 186 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF MAY 8, 1989 Cont. Councilmember McCulloch was recognized and asked when the meeting of the City Council proposed in the Memorandum of Agreement would be held. Mr. Grove explained that it could be held after the Council for Historic Preservation approves the memorandum, but staff is recommending that it be held in connection with the hearing required on the rezone. Margaret Lee attempted to inter~' rupt the meeting to offer comments on the checklist and Mayor Shir~ey indicated that there is a comment period provided for under the act. After a review of the responses to the various questions on the checklist and exhibits, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council issue a declaration of non-sig- nificance on the project which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. I ADJOURNMENT There being no other business allowed during this special meeting, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 5:15 PM. Attest: ~i~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 16, 1989 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 16th day of May, 1989, at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Karen Chang, John Clise, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, Julie McCulloch, and Norma Owsley. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, City Attorney Keith Harper, Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt and Assistant Planner Kevin O'Neill. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ruth Skogman was recognized and read a letter dated May 6, 1989, which she distributed to the City Council at this time asking that the Police Department assign one or two Pheat patrolmen" to street duty from 8 PM to 4'AM in the downtown area. She asked the City Council to allocate funds for what she classified as an urgent need. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Police/Fire/ Animal Control Committee and encouraged them to include the Police Chief and City Attorney in their meeting because in his opinion there is not an easy solution here. CONSENT AGENDA I Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items on the consent agenda which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote: Approval of the minutes for May 2, 1989, without reading them as written.