Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/18/1978MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF 3ULY 18,_ 1978 ~co_n:t.) COMMUNICATIONS. Mr. Grove read a ietter dated 3uly lC, 1978, from William Aldred and Albert Omell of the Order of Eagles regarding the street around the sidewalks of.the Eagles Hall at the coroer of Quincy and Washington. He then read a letter from George F. Riedel dated 3uly 12, 1~78, regarding re- serving a parking place for the manager of the Admiralty Apartments. He conoluded by reading a letter.from Kristine DeWeese dated 3uly 14, 1978, questing a comprehensive environmental impact statement be prepared before any construction is allowed on the site Swain's plans to build. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Kristine DeWeese was recognized and reported that there was a accident at the corner of Lawrence and ~alker Streets. CO,MI TTEE REPORTS Mayor Steve - reported that members of the Planning Commission ~ere disgruntled because of the interference of a Councilmember related to the unofficial call of a meeting. He requested that Councilmembers refrain from inter?erring with the function of independent boards and commissions within the City Govern- ment. Police & License - Councilmember Parker reported that the committee has agreed on a recommendation regarding downtown parking. They requested that two hour parking limitations be expanded to the following streets: Water Street, on both sides, one additional block west between Fillmore and Harrison Streets; Tyler Street, both sides from Front Street to Washington Street; Was:~ington Street, north side only, ~O0'block,from Taylor to Tyler Street; Quincy Street~ both sides, 200 block, between ~ashington and ~ater Street. Be further reported that parking capacity could be increased with the following improvements: the north side of ~ashington Street from Taylor Street to Fillmore Street by grading and installing culverts; Polk Street, east side between Washington and ~ater Street by gra~ing and graveling; Water Street, both sides, along the sea wall; and improving the parking area behind City Hall with grading and gravel and limiting parking to 24 hours. Councilmember Wilson reported that some of the downtown business owners are parking in f~ont of their business which adds to the problem. Councilmember Shaneyfelt explained that the improvements suggested should be made in advance of the limits being posted to have a place for all day parking. Police Chief Doubek reported on the enforcement procedure contemplated. Councilmember Parker made a motion to have the Ordinance 1108 amended to inclade the above mentioned Streets which was seconded ~ passed unanimously. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mayor Steve recognized Mr. ~ilcox who presented a certificate of appreciation to Mayor Steve along with Bill Sprinkle for proclmiming Safe Boating Week. David Goldsmith was recognized and reported on the activities of the Planning Commission towards forming a survey to mail out to every citizen this fall. He reported that the staff mill be going door to door downtomn on a parking survey. He requested that the exsisting vacancy in the Planning Commission be filled as soon as possible so the new member can be "brought up to speed as soon as pos- sible''. Councilmember Judy asked if some recommended changes to the Comprehen- sive Plan were prepared at this point. ~r. Goldsmith stated they would come after the survey is completed. BID OPENING The following bids mere opened and read aloud for Tennis Court Construction at Cherry Street Park: Fairweather Construction Co. (2 courts) $7,817.50 plus tax Mr. Grove indicated the appropriate bid documents were not submitted in that ~ previous proposal package was used mhich included different specification. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Wilson made a motion to table this bid until the City Attorney returns from vacation mhich was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti. Councilm~mber Shaneyfelt made a motion to authorize another call for bids in the event that the City Attorney determines that this is not a valid bid mINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF 3ULY 18, 1978 (cont.) before the next regular Council meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Vii- son which passed unanimously. Mr. Frank Var~e was recognized from the audience and stated that he observes that no one is working the problem. He stated that no one in the City Administration nor the Park Board is aggresively seeking out bidders, mr. Grove explained that several contractors had been contacted locally and in the Seattle area and read a letter from Fryer-Knowles Inc. dated 3uly 14, 1978, out of Seattle stating why they were not going to bid on this project. Councilmember Wilson asked mr. Vane what efforts had been made by the Tennis Club to encourage contractors to bid on this project, mr. Vane stated that mas not their responsibility. OLD BUSINESS Concrete Bids for Tennis Courts at Cherry Street Park - mr. Grove explained that this is the last meeting at which the City can hold bidders to their proposals. Councilmember Wilson made a motion to reject all bids due to the fact that a deci- sion mas not forthcoming on the construction which was seconded by Councilmgmber Smith and passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Fisher Final Plat - Councilmember Wilson expressed the opinion that public hear- ings should not be necessary on a final plat and should be handled administrative- ly. mr. French explained that it is required by ordinance that certain hearings be held which can not be waved. Councilmember Wilson requested that a revision to the ordinance be prepared. Parkinq for the Admiralty Apartments - Police Chief Doubek advised that in regard to the request read earlier for a parking spot in front of the Admiralty Apart- ments, he had consulted th& City Attorney to find that the City cannot lease out space on public streets. He gave their manager a copy of the loading zone ordi- nance, but they felt it wa~ too restrictive. A brief discussion followed betmeen Kristine De~eese and members of the City Council regarding the intersection at Lawrence and Walker Streets and the pos- siblity of a blinking red light. COmmITTEE REPORTS Fire & Light - Councilmember Ciprioti reported that the committee has met wt~h representatives ~rom the State regarding fire protection for Fort Worden and the Rothchildhouse. They have proposed a new contract rate of ~1,500 per year instead of the present $850 per year mhich seemed acceptable to the State Representatives. The City is nom awaiting contract documents which are being prepared by the state. ADJOURNMENT There b~ing no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor Steve declared the mee'ting adjourned at. 8:24 p.m~~~ ~~ Mayor: Clerk-Treasurer