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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 19, 1985
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-ç:--Cit;-~~~-;~-il-':; th~-C~-ty o;'~~~t~'ow~~~nd met~ regular s~ssion this 19th-
1~~eFebruary, 1985, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor
¡Brent Shirley preSiding., "
I, ROLL CALL,
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Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Janis Hunt, Frieda
Imislund, Glenn Ison, Ver~ Jones, Mike Kenna, and Jim Parker. Also present
were City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, an~ Clerk-
Treasurer David Grove.
MINUTES
Council member Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of February 5, 1985,
as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Council-
member Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
IThe following bills
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and claims were presented for payment:
Current Expense
Street
Library
Park
Emergency Medical Services
Federal Shared Revenue
Kah Tai Lagoon Park
Water-Sewer
Equipment Rental
Memorial
ICouncilmember Hunt made a motion
I¡proper funds which was seconded
by voice vote.
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$9,998.55
239.34
1,655.87
1,872.09
17.76
10,000.00
9.30
12,909.03
4,237.34
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that the bills and claims be paid from the
by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously
COMMUNICATIONS
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'A'letter dated January 7, 1985, from John Pitts, Chairman of the Jefferson
County Board of Commissioners to Puget Sound Power and Light was copied for
the cQuncil indicating the county will pay for the installation of a str~et
light at North Beach Park while the monthly power bill will be paid by the
city.
A letter from Brian Shelton of the Jefferson County Department of Public Works
to Mayor Shirley dated January 30, 1985, was copied for the Council reporting
that the Port Townsend Beach Restoration Project has been determined eligible
and included in the Department of Ecology budget for funding subject to approval
by the state legislature. Mayor Shirley explained the area covered under the
¡project.
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¡The council received a note dated January 30, 1985, from Karen Cartmel of the
I¡JefferSon County Auditors Office reminding them to file a Conflict of Interest
Statement.
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!The Council received a letter dated February 6,1985, from George Gieser encour- I
¡aging them to begin long range planning for future industrial development and
¡suggesting the area east of Sims Way between Kearney Street and the Mill as
¡the best location for several reasons. Mayor Shirley referred this to the
,Legislative/Environmental Committee.
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!The Council received a letter dated Fe5ruary 14, 1985, from George Yount of
¡the Port of Port Townsend to Mayor Shirley requesting permission to remove
¡I 'a poplar tree at the intersection of Haines Place and Sims Way. Mayor Shirley
¡has asked them to seek approval from the state for their road design before
¡the city approves the removal of the tree.
!councilmember Kenna reported that he copied a news article from February 14,
lion the placement of the steel maps of the North Olympic Peninsula indicating
the city is receiving a great deal for its investment of $2,900.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Water/Sewer/Street. Councilmember Kenna reported that the committee is still
negotiating a water sales agreement with the Public Utility District for the j
Hastings Loop. A discussion ensued on provisions of the draft agreement for I
access to records, alternate sources for water, and the future needs of the city. I
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¡POint Hudson Study. Mayor Shirley announced a meeting at 7:00 P.M. on the 28th
of February, 1985, at the Peninsula College office on Washington Street to gather
IPUbliC input about the use of Point Hudson.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Barnes was recognized and invited everyone to a potluck dinner on March 3rd
at the Washington Center at 806 Washington Street from 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 Mid-
night during which there will be a panel discussion which would like to include
a member of the City Council.
Mr. Frank Vane was recognized and announced a Town Forum Meeting on Sunday Night I
February 24, 1985, in the Jefferson County Courthouse on the Main Street Program.!
I COMMITTEE REPORTS
"parks and Property. Councilmember Kenna reported that several meetings have been
held with the neighborhood people concerned about the improvements to Landes St..!
He reviewed a position statement which was prepared to identify the objectives of;
Ithe City, the Parks Commission, and the neighborhood. He asked for opinions from!
the council in an effort to give the Mayor and Public Works Director direction.
A discussion ensued on ways to discourage speeding vehicles along Landes and to !
what extent it should be improved. It was determined that no activity would occur
in this area before the next regular council meeting. Councilmember Kenna indi- :
cated that his committee would work with Mr. Stricklin to prepare a proposal for I
consideration at the next meeting. i
NEW BUSINESS
Public Hearings. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council conduct
public hearings at the regular council meeting on March 19,1985, on the follow-
ing applications: Planned Unit Development Application No. 283-01 DuJardin
Developm~:nt Company, Street Vacation Application No. 283-02 - DuJardin Develop-
ment Compány,~êÌrid Short Subdivision Appl ication 1084-01 - Stanley Dick. The
motion wàs setbnded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
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ADJOURNMENT
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There b~'ng no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned
at 8:32 W.M.
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