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fno major per on of h s firms boat sorvico and opair facility occupies a tract of land
` batrroon Jofforson and Franklin streets fronting on Jackson street. A portion of land leased
from the Port Commission and sub lensed by us for use as a boat storngo and repair yard als(l:.
Ilea adjacent to Jackson street.
Jackson street is currently gravel surfaced and is poorly drained. While the city has most t
{ ° cortniniy rondo a reasonable maintenance effort, the surface is in poor condition a large
portion of the year.
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";o respectfully request that the City of Port Townsend hard surface at least that portion o
Jackson that extends between Jefferson and Franklin.
In doliborationg upon the relative morits of this improvomont effort, it is requested that
the Council consider the following. w
r' That while it is apparent that Dennis marina will be immodiate and prime benefactor to any
investment of Capital • 1�' trot rro nslc the Council to consider our aria inv p ,.yet
improvo:ont to Jackson street, , 6.,.
and effort in improvomont of the site.wrdo fool that we have demonstrated our confidonci
the future of Port Tonsond, have added our bit to the economic wall being of the community;„
and are roviding a needed service to its populace. "
That e large proportion of our customers, particularly during the swmnor months, are water r 2� r•.
borne tourists whose impression of Port Towns
and is often limited to the immediate uiinity
of the Point l:udnon moornro.Iu�V 2..
T:nat customor traffic to our place of business is increasing mo:tthly and during swnmer 3zry x
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narlti n ; in connection with the boat lnuncln'ng ramp and tennis courts often congosts the a n+
aloe. duo to illdefinod parkin, areas.
It is realized that this request must be considered in the light of other required improve-
::onts to city streets and further, must be progranod with in the Bibles budget. Since rro o
amorous to initiate improvement of our own property immediately adjoining Jackson street
::owcvor, we would appreciate being informed as early as nrncticablo of our intended action
on this roquost.pe'
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Respectfully t �t
Charles L. Dennis
J. F. Roberts
i ;.:ayor Sullivan referred the aboco cotm::unication the the Street Committee end the StreetT
Supt, for a report at the next rogular session. j
i 1 From the Uptown Business Club i+larch 1, 1965 to -wit: l „
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To: Idayor Dennis Sullivan and
City Council iombors }
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Subject: Street light standards on Lawrence St.
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t; It !,as come to the attention of the uptown business club that it is the intent of the City Ili v�
to ro:novo the existing stroot light standards and put the now lights on other poles.
In the Lawrence street area the merchants, as members of the uptown business club, have
installed olaborate brackeeta on those poles to facilitate street floral decorations during
the swnntor. Also those are no designed so as to attach Christmas trees and lights during tlo t "'
holiday season. Since the club went to considerable time and expense to install those brnek is
further, r that w}o fool their use is an asset to the city and community, via wish to make �'� ,4 t - '"';•
and u ,a, n 3 I X �
i who Tallowrinr, request. '•:c mould appreciate having the light standards remain after the
turned over to our club for
further
approximately six foot abovetCIntent o he existing ut them
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ichouldbo
ao:rorheight,
done at our expense.
'•':o wisl: to t:-,ank ;-ou in advance for any consideration you can see fit to give us on this h, w
matter. ,
> Sincerely yours,
Charles L Clallin'j
Secretary, Uptown Business Club
it war :::ovod by Councilman Judy soconod::d by Councilman Ruby that tine request be granted. (I
i:otion carried. f
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From Herman Johnson, March 2, 1965 to -writ:
:ionorable L:ayor L: City Council
' City of Port Townsend
Port Townsend, 'd:ashin,ton is !
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Gentlemen: '
I an a businosn man and renter of property in Port Townsend, and I object to the closing of
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that part of Koarney Street between Washington Street and the waters of the Bay. IIi
i Tn the past it ',,us boon the practice of the City Mayor and Council to refuse to vacate part
of city streets, so I sea no reason for the vacating of this street.
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Accora routes to the water are getting scarce and I fool the public si.ould have Be much r; ,
benefit from tails no•a as well as in the future. ,rr,�'x:-
i Respectfully submitted, '`'�y.ty,
Herman Johnson
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From Poninaula i:oalty, Port T'owlasomd, Wn. "larch 2, 1965 to -wit:
:ionorable ..•ayor ^z City Council,
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City of Port T'ownaend,
Port 'Townsend, ;iashington
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Gentleman: ti�F "frI'r ofu87;
lThe undornignod is the owner of real oitato located at the corner of 1.7ashington and Itearney
Strocts, in the City of Port Townsend, and hereby objects to the vacation of that part ofs r�
Kearney Street between''lashin7,,ton Street and the waters of the Bay. °
It is my understanding that partfnofpast
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sea no rethe
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in the instant a rw r. i ,wdw �4 t tray+t'
cnsoor and
collncill -ort�ourefuse
change your stewa•dshipJof the city property at this time.
Thor w 1 I 0 ,gain tp the Cit aFd ika, ror id o�fj a 1 1;t1ia vac ati�nd isInla�c��ti on, taco ossl
gron�ly bonoi-i the par ies as: g or :tie vaca-..ot: T it is gran o
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i1TT1U'I""' 9F THE REf'rSILAIt_SRS.SL9II��IAI3CIL2 19.fi. C9iI^ �'
ROUTES TO TN' STATER ARE B.'COIdING VERY SCARCE, AliD TSEY SItOULD BE PRESERVED for the benefit
of the public at the present as well as in the future.
Respectfully submitted,
Lyman Matt Ellis
City Attorney Abraham said that we have a proposed ordinance vrlich is the ordinance on tlm
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vacation of Polk, Harrison and Front Street, and in thinking it over and discussing it w•rith
the attorneys for the petitioners it seemed that the council might Brant to reBonsidor one
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aspect of the ordinance mid that is the termination if the project does not go through,bofo
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it was granted on condition that if in five years the project is not complete to Homo dogre
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then the streets onvolvod would rovort back to the city. He said that he had made a revisio
in the ordinance to the affect that if a certain length time the vacated streets Vlore not
filled to the existing Credo of linter street tinn the streets would revert to the city. He
reconLnonded two years.
ORDINAIICE 110. 1466
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All ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF FILi+iORE
STREET AND POLK STREET LYING - ETJI's3ll WATER
STREET AND FR'lili' STREET, A71D THAT PORTION OF
FROi•" S'TRE3T LYING. BET', .Eli HARRISO:: STREET AND
A POINT.78 FEET EASTERLY OF TH.-" EASTERLY
BOUNDARY OF POLK STREET, AlD PROVIDING FOR A
CONDITIONAL REVERSION THEREOF
It was moved by Councilman Siebenbaum seconded by Councilman Hoglund thut the first
reading be considered the second reading and the third reading be by title only. Motion
carried.
THIRD READING & PASSAGE OF ORD. ISO. 1466
Ord No. 1466 was again read by title only and it was moved by Counciman Lindsey seconded
by councilman Siobenbaum that Ord. No. 1466 do now pass. Motion carried.
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NE1'l. & OLD BUSINESS .
Councilman Siebenbaum reported on he request of Ieir Carroll who asked for a 6" water tap,
sayingtlhhb Mr Carroll would run a Hunter line 6" from 19th St to 12th st, install a hydrant,
at his ovrn expellee, install the pipe & hydrant under the supervision of the water departmen
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the proposition was,accepted by the City. Councilman Siebenbaum also reported on the water
problem for the entrance sign saying there would have to be a line run approximately 19OOt
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which could not be done, he said that if they would use seekers once a week it should be
enough. lie also reported on the request for 234 stop signs by the Chief of Police, the
signs would cost around 10. each, the money was not available, the signs would have to be
put in when time and money visa availublo.
Councilman Siebenbaum said he did not like the seating arrangment of the councilmans
chairs and made a motion seconded by Counc lmnn Carter that the seating arrangement be
changed back to their orignal positions. motion carried. Councilman Carter made a motion
seconded by Councilman Siobenbaum that the man responsible for the change in the first
place be =nudo to to change the seating back to their original positions. Motion carried.
I3a;,or Sullivan commented on the watering at the entrance sign, saying that the women who
had boon taking care of the grounds vrould not go out and water at night anymore, after some
discussion it was again turned over to the w::tor committee.
Councilman Lindsey reported on the request to have a narking meter in front of 1010
':later Street removed. lie said that there was no other entrance to the building and that the
meter would have to be removed and a loading zone established but felt that the city visa
losding money by removing motors and granting loading zones. Councilman Siobenbaum suggeste
that a study be made on hour much each motor is taking; in and when there is a roquent for
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a loading zone and if granted then a charge be made by the month. After some discussion
i:iayor Sullivan Referred and asked the street committee to make a study on how much each
motor is bringing in, and to establish a monthly fee for loading zones.
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Acceptance of 1965 Dump Truck
The bids on a 1965 dump truck that was hold over from the last regular session was again
brought up for accepting or rejecting the low bid of Olympic Garage. Councilman Lindsey
reported that he had talked to Mr. Johnson and asked him if he visa an authorized dealer
and also if he had a full time mechanic, he was told that he was an authorized dealer and
that he had a mechanic there most of the time and could always have one there when needed.
Councilman Siebenbaum said that he was told that he wns not an authorized dealer.
Councilman Judy made a motion seconded by Councilman Lindsey that the low bid of Olympic
garage for a 1965 dump truck bn accepted. Motion carried.
CALL FOR BIDS
Honorable Ltayor & City Council
Port Townsend, Washington
Gentlemen:
Your permission is requested to advortize a call for bids for the following materials:
6,7OO1 - 4't Class 150 A.C. Tranoite pipe Manufactured in USA
25 rolls - 3/411 Copper tubing - Type K 6O1 longth per roll
5 Rolls - 1tt Copper tubing - Typo K, 6O1 length par roll
Respectfully yours,
City 'hater Dent.
Lyall Aroy, Supt.
Bids to be opened April 6th.
It was moved by Councilman Hoglund seconded by Councilman Judy that the request for call
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Dor bids be granted, motion carried.
CALL FOR BIDS
City Attorney Abraham said that before the next bid was presented, that several months
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