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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/07/1981 268 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OE JUNE 16,1981 Cont. BILLS AND CLAIMS Councilmember Shirley made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:38 P.M. I ATTEST: j~dy ~RER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 7, 1981 =-------- The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 7th day of July 1981, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Freida Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French, and City Clerk Treasurer David Grove. Councilmember Joseph Ciprioti arrived later in the meeting. MINUTES Councilmember Judy moved and Councilmember Imislund seconded to approve the minutes of June 16, 1981, as written and to dispense with the reading of them. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Arterial Street Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental 1956 Transmission Line Replacement Firemen's Pension and Relief LEAA Grant Fund Payroll 31,589.83 6,884.49 8,583.72 1,284.95 6.32 836.07 11,726.72 4,284.58 3,777.81 1,234.88 1,032.00 26,070.77 I A motion was made by Councilmember Parker and seconded by Council-- member Judy that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds. It passed unanimously by voice vote. ,2-6.9 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 7, 1981 Cont. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received an environmental checklist dated May 26, 1981 from Dean Lebbens and Patrick Barr on the subdivision of 9~ acres in the Benjamin Ross Donation Claim off Hendricks Street. Mayor McClure referred this to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. I The Council received a letter dated June 22, 1981 from Helen V. Cotton requesting that the City preserve the playfield bordered by Washington, Walker,Cass and Jefferson Streets. Mayor McClure referred this to the Police/License Committee and the Parks/ Preservation/Property/Energy Committee. A final notice dated June 25, 1981, from the Economic Development Administration was received by the Council requesting a refund of $21,985.00 of excess project funds. The City Attorney indicated he would make a recommendation and has already sent a written response to the earlier request. A letter dated June 26, 1981 from R.C. Cook, Washington State Department of Transportation, to Mayor McClure was copied for the Council asking how the City would like to proceed in providing street lighting in the vicinity of the new ferry terminal. Mayor McClure referred this to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. I The Council received a letter dated June 27, 1981, from J.J. and E.L. Kircher opposing rezone request no. 281-01 Port Angeles Savings and Loan because it is not in the best interest of their neighborhood and will lead to more commercial zoning which they feel is not needed and increase dangerous traffic at the intersectior of Kearney and Sims Way. Mayor McClure indicated that this and the other letters received on this topic should be referred to the public hearing. A letter dated June 29, 1981 from Betty J. Anderson, Jefferson County Auditor, to Clerk-Treasurer David Grove was copied for the Council advising him of the elected positions with terms expiring this year and informing him of the filing period from July 27 thr\;( July 31, 1981. . The Council received a letter dated June 30, 1981, from William P. Dwyer requesting permission to erect a six by eight foot un- lighted plywood sign on city property on the northeast corner of Monroe and Jefferson Streets for the Point Hudson Public House Restaurant/Lounge. Mayor McClure referred this to the Legislative/ Environmental Committee. The Council received a letter dated June 30, 1981 from Stephen and Jeneen Hayden opposing rezone request no. 281-01 - Port Angeles Savings and Loan because it in not a project rezone, creates strip commercial development and other land suitably zoned is available. I The Council received a request from the Energy Resource Commission dated July 1, 1981, asking that the City file notice of intent to compete for rights to develop a hydro project on the Big Quilcene River and to proceed with any actions, studies, or permit applica- tions for this project. It was noted that a presentation is on the agenda for later in the meeting. A letter dated July 2, 1981, from Mayor McClure was copied for the Council reporting on the activity of the Energy Resource Commission and others with regard to hydro electric power recomITlending that the City seriously consider a FERC application for preliminary permit. The Council received a letter dated July 2, 1981, from Mayor McClure reporting on activity regarding the design and location of a new county jail. 270 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 7, 1981 Cont. The Coùncil received a letter dated July 7, 1981, from Doreen Greenwood opposing rezone request no. 281-01 - Port Angeles Savings and Loan because of the hazardous traffic and other suitably zoned sights are available. A request from the Park Board was copied for the Council on July 7, 1981, requesting that the City Council invite the Trust for Public Lands to participate in the acquisition project for the Kah Tai Park. Mayor McClure referred this to the Parks/Property/ Preservation Committee. The City Council received a petition dated July' 7 ,l981 "Wt,tfL ' eleven signatures opposing rezone request no. 281-01 - Port Angeles Savings and Loan because it is general rather than a planned unit development, traffic at Kearney and Sims Way is already hazardous and this will lead to strip commercial development. A letter from Robert and Kristine DeWeese dated July 7, 1981, was copied for the Council opposing rezone request no. 281-01 - Port Angeles Savings and Loan because traffic is already dangerous at the corner of Kearney and Sims Way, the comprehensive plan cautions against commercial development at the lagoon area as a threat to the downtown, there is other commercially zoned land, and the rezone is contrary to public opinion for the use of this land. The Council received a letter dated July 7, 1981 from Jean Anderson opposing the Port Angeles Savings and Loan rezone request no. 281-01 because of increased traffic hazards, opposition to strip development, and availability of other commercially zoned property. A letter from David Goldsmith, Jefferson County Planning Director, to the Port of Port Townsend dated July 2, 1981 was copied for the Council advising the Port that they are not the lead agency for the restaurant proposal of Carl E. Schmidt recommending that an .environmental checklist be submitted to the èity Council for a declaration. Councilmember Smith indicated she would be making a committee report on this subject. Mayor McClure reported he had received a letter from Senator Henry Jackson outlining the budget impacts of recent Federal Legislation. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Peter Badame was recognized and reported that he has met with the Police Chief, Robert Hinton, and Councilmember Shirley regarding his request to park transit vehicles in the ferry traffic holding area at Washington and Monroe Streets. An agreement was reached which would allow the transit to use a portion of the area. CO~1ITTEE REPORTS Legislative/Environmental- Councilmember Smith read a letter prepared by the City Attorney relinguishing the treshold determination of Carl Schmidt's restaurant in the Port area to the Port of Port Townsend for consideration in light of the letter from David Goldsmith dated July 2, 1981. She made a motion to relinguish this authority to the Port which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Smith reported that the committee has met with George and Maryanne Nieminen to review the environmental checklist submitted on the rezone request for Mary Webster's at 920 Washington Street and the committee is recommending a declaration of non-significance be issued with some expansion to the area being considered. She made a motion that a proposed negative declaration of non-significance be issued for the rezone,to commercial, of Lots 3,5, and 7 of Block 57 and Lots 4,6, and 8 of Block 40 which was seconded by Council- member Ciprioti. She explained that this would cover both sides of Washington street up the hill from Taylor as far as construction exists. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I 271 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 7, 1981 Cont. Water/Sewer/Street- Councilmember Kenna reported tha1: the committee has met with representatives of Jefferson National Bank who have expressed a desire to use part of Harrision Street between their bank and the proposed new ferry terminal. PUBLIC HEARINGS I Rezone Application No. 281-01 - Port Angeles Savings and Loan. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission has made no recommenda- tion on this request to rezone from P-l to C-2 Block 36 of the Railroad Subdivision, near the intersection of Sims ~vay and Kearney Street. He indicated that the Council received a report from Jean Camfield, a member of the Planning Commission, titled findings of fact on the proposal. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Brook Taylor was recognized and spoke in favor of the application. He described the history of this application since it was first introduced to the City Council in 1977 including the court challenge to the orginal action. He explained that the problems have been ones of procedure and the proposal is identic~l to the original first proposed in 1977. He pointed out the fact that the property across Sims Way and across Kearney Street are already zoned commercial and described the surrounding neighborhood. He explained that the applicant wants to construct a small branch office. The location adjacent to a main arterial is considered advantageous both to the applicant and its customers.. Adequate parking and the ability for drive up banking is considered essential to the applicant. He indicated that this use of the land is com- patible with the February 1977 report on the Kah Tai Lagoon area prepared by a committee formed by the Port Manager, Councilmember, Park Board member, and a planner which suggested five alternatives. In March of 1977, before the original application, the Council adopted alternative number 3 which advocated a balanced use of this property between commercial and park uses. Mr. David Goo<fling was recognized and spoke in favor of the applica-. tion indicating that the original zoning of this property as P-l was a mistake. The time periods when the proposed building will be open is not during the peak traffic periods. The parking lot will provide additional parking for custQmers of the bowling alley during evening hours and ease the parking shortage in the area during those hours. He indicated that there are uses presently permitted for this property which would be less compatible than what is proposed. Mr. Tom Fisher was recognized and spoke in favor of the application indicating that adequate traffic flow provisions can be made for this location as demonstrated elsewhere. Mr. William Short was recognized and indenti£:i:ed,J1imHËÜfé:às ~-a, pre- vious owner of the property. He testified in favor of the applica- tion informing the Council that he had been granted a building permit for an office at this location which he was not able to build because of health reasons. He then outlined the history of the property prior to selling it to Port Angeles Savings and Loan. , Mr. Richard' McCurdy was recognised and spoke in favor of the application because the plans are attractive and landscaping would be an improvement. Mr. Rene Bergstrom was' recognized and spoke in favor of the appli- cation because there would be an adequate buffer of space between the proposed facility and the lagoon and the Savings and Loan would be a good neighbor. Ms. Mary Norwood was recognized and spoke in favor of the applica.;... tion indicating that this is about the only location other than the top of the hill on Sims Way that commercial developmEmt can occur. She expressed an opinion that failure to approve this application will only contribute to the death of downtown. Mr. Del Graham was recognized and explained that the founders of our town indicated when it was platted that the Railroad Addition was planned for the expansion of the business dtstrict. Homer Smith was recognized and spoke in favor of the application indicating that when he built his building downtown, he took the last usable site. He indicated that Port Angeles Savings and Loan was the only source for home loans within Port Townsßnd for several years. I I 272 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 7, 1981 Cant. Ms. Ruth Short was recognized and spoke in favor of this application indicating commercial development has to go somewhere and the already permitted uses might be less desirable. Mr. Ray McGowan was recognized and spoke in favor of the application indicating that Port Angeles Savings and Loan is the only bank without parking and existing business on three of the four corners at that intersection are already developed. Mr. Rick Dennison was recognized and spoke àgainst the application because of the traffic hazards already existing in the area. Ms. Leslie Sirag was recognized and spoke àgainst the application because of the existing traffic hazard in the area. She requested that the Council wait until existing commercially zoned property is developed to evaluate the full impact of additional commercially zoned property. Mr. Bill Swensson was recognized and read a petition opposing the rezone because of the number of vacancies occuring downtown expressing a desire for the Savings and Loan to remain downtown. The petition carried ten signatures representing different down- town businesses. Ms. Kris DeWeese was recognized and spoke against the application because she feels parking is available downtown. Mr. Stephen Hayden was recognized and spoke against the application indicating that the proposed drawings do not account for the entire property proposed for rezone. He pointed out that this is not a project rezone and the City has no guarantee that the ~acility described will ever be built. Ms. Enda Berry Anderson was recognized and spoke against the application because a recent su~ey indicated that the majority of the citizens responding did not want the area developed which is included in this application. Mr. Peter Badame was recognized and spoke àgainst the application because he does not feel that this application is in the best interests of the community. He indicated that the transit company is observing an increased traffic flow on Sims Way. Mr. Richard Watkins was recognized and spoke against the application because of his concern for pedestrians and bicycles in the area. There being for further public testimony, Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the audience and instructed the City Clerk to read the letters with requests to be read. Mr. Grove explained that the Council received a letter dated June 2, 1981 from Mary Norwood in support and three letters were read in full in oposition, from Stephen and Jeneen Hayden, Robert and Krisine DeWeese, and Jean Anderson. A petition dated July 7, 1981, referred to in communications was also read in full as requested. Mayor McClure then turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Kenna asked for an explanation of the portion of the drawings marked future development. Mr. Taylor explained that there are no present plans for development of this portion of the property and in fact there is no committed tenant for the rental property. After reviewing the drawings with the president of Port Angeles Savings and Loan, Mr. Wilson, it was understood that only a portion of the proposed construction might occur because of the fact that no tenant is presently secur~d beyond the Savings and Loan. Council- member Judy asked Mr. -Wilson to indicate the approximate number of customers that enter their present location and he indicated one hundred and twenty five. Councilmember Parker pointed out that many of their present customers are already passing through this intersection in order to go downtown. Sidewalk construction was discussed. Councilmember Kenna asked Mr. Abraham to explain how the division of property operates with regard to the 35 foot rule which he did. It was indicated that if a boundary was established 150 feet north from the south boundary of the block, construction could extend another 35 feet beyond the 150 foot line. Council- member Kenna made a motion that the Council approve rezone request no. 281-01 along with the attached renderings under the following conditions: (1) That the issuance of a building permit will be subject to Council approval, (2) That if no construction is begun on a Port Angeles Savings and Loan Branch wi thin two years"..~t.he I I I 273 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 7, 1981 Cont. I I I property would revert back to a P-l zoning, (3) That for expansion of the bank at some future date, the issuance of a . building permit would also be subject to Council approval. Mr. Abraham pointed out that this motion does not incorporate any findings and that the issuance of building permits is controlled by ordinance. He suggested that the sight plan be subject to Council approval rather than the building permit. Mr. French asked if he could submit the plans to the Council for approval. Mr. Abraham suggested that if this is the desire of the City Council, that they request a covenant from the property owner that he will not con-- struct any building on the property that does not meet with Council approval. Councilmember Kenna modified his motion to require sight plan and architectural design approval from the Council prior to the issuance of a building permit. Mr. Abraham indicated that this would need to be agreed to by the applicant. Councilmember Kenna clarified that his intent is to secure that what the Council sees is what they will get. He indicated that he would also incorporate the findings report from the Planning Commission reported by Jean Camfield. Councilmember Judy seconded the motion. ],fter a brief discussion, Councilmember Imislund requested that the motion be repeated. Mr. Grove stated the motion as follows: ~'hat the Council approve the application along with the attached renderings and adopt findings one through five of the report from the Planning Commission. (1) The character of the surrounding area consists of a bowling alley and parking area to the east across Kearney Street, the Penny Saver Market and gas station to the southeast across Kearney, a triangular parcel of vacant land to the south across Jefferson Street which is across Sims Way from Port ~'ownsend Lumber Company, an antique store and other commercial uses, to the north and west by vacant land. (2) That the site is open land. (3) That this application is considered to be a non-project rezone even though the applicant states the proposed use is to build a banking facility. (4) That the proposal will enhance the appearance of the surrounding area, will fit into an already con~ercial area, that the surrounding property owners did not object, that traffic at this intersection is already heavy and will be further impacted by another facility serving the public. (5) That this rezone has been declared environmentally non-significant pursuant to City Ordinance No. 1759 and RCW 43.21.C.) under the folloýTing conditions: (1) That construction begin within two years or the zoning will revert to P-l. (2) That the applicant agrees to provide the City with a covenant allowing the Council site plan and architecural approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. (3) That any expansion beyond the original construction be subject: to Council review and approval. The motion passed by roll call vote. Council- member Imislund voted against the motion. Mr Taylor was recognized and asked that the Council consider adopting three additional findings of fact: (1) That'~th~~proposal-is consistent with the comprehensive plan of the City of Port Townsend, (2) That the pro- posal is in the public interest and not simply for private gain, and (3) That is implements alternative three of the Kah Tai report. adopted by the Council in 1977. After a brief discussion~ Council- member Parker made a motion to adopt these three additional findings which was seconded by Councilmember Judy. Mr. Stephen Hayden was recognized and spoke against the motion pointing out that the findings should resolve the issues pointed out durinq the public hearing. After further discussion, the motion failed by roll call vote with three councilmembers voting against the mo1:ion. Council- members Parker, Judy and Ciprioti voted in favor of 1:he motion. Mayor McClure voted against the motion and City Attorney Glenn Abraham ruled that his vote was out of order because of the judicial nature of the decision. He indicated that the outcoroe is still the same. Mayor McClure declared a recess at 9:55 P.M. reconvened at 10:17 P.M. The meeting was street Vacation Application No. 281-01 - Lincoln RogE~rs Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending denial of this application to vacate Sherman Street between 9th and lOth Streets. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to receive public 274 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 7, 1981 Cont. comments. Mr. Lincoln Rogers was recognized and spoke in favor of his application indicating that there are enough cross streets in the area indicating he was angry wi~h his neighbors for opposing his request. Ms. Emugene Mattson was recognized and expressed her support of the application because it would increase the tax base for the City and eliminate the eyesores. Mr. Joseph Ladley was recognized and spoke in favor of the application as an interested property owner in the immediate area. Mr. John Floyd was recognized and indicated he supported the application at the Planning Commission and would like to make a minority report. Mayor McClure asked him to wait until the other citizens had had an opportunity to speak. Mr. Walt Higdon was recognized and spoke against the application indicating that he would be able to continue to use this right of way to reach Ninth from his home at 10th and Sherman. Ms. Lulu B. Higdon was recognized and spok~ against the application because this right of way is safer for pedestrians than Hendricks. There being no further testimony from the public, Mayor McClure called upon Mr. Floyd to make his monority report. Mr. Floyd indicated that applicants are not aware that a compelling reason in the public interest must be established before a street can be vacated. He explained that the report of the various department heads provided sufficent reason to approve the application. The application did, in his opinion meet the criteria set forth in the ordinance. He explained that limiting access to Sims Way from Sherman Street is in the public interest and would be accomplished by this application. The hearing was then closed to the audience and turned over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to deny the application which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna voted against the motion. OLD BUSINESS Ambulance Bid Award-Councilmember Ciprioti reported that the committee is recommending that the Council accept the low bid from Superior Trans Med of $33,961.00. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the low bid be accepted which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously be voice vote. Well Pump Bid Award-Councilmember Judy reported that the bid is within the ball park and other quotes which were obtained prior Lo bidding were for different pumps that would not meet the specifications. He made a motion to accept the bid of Northwest Electric Apparatus for $6,359.00 which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously be voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1886 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $12,000 vJITHINTHE FIRE- MEN'S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Grove read the ordinance for the second time by title. Council- member Judy made a motion that the second reading be considered~he third and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councll- member Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Parker made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1886 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously be roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. 81-15 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY AT THE PRIMARY A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A REGULAR PROPERTY TAX IN THE SUM OF $0.25 PER $1,000 ASSESSED VALUATION EACH YEAR FOR SIX CONSECUTIVE YEARS BEGINNING IN 1981 TO BE COLLECTED IN 1982 FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AS PROVIDED WITHIN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND I I I 2~r:: ... lfJ ----------__~----M¡NUTES OF T~E_REGJLLAR SESSION OF JULY 7 1981 Cont. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 81-15 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS I Energy Resource Commission Presentation-Mr. Richard Chawes made a report on their study of the possibility of the City constructing a hydro-electric generator of the Big Quilcene River. He indicated that if the Council is interested in competing for the right to receive a permit for the construction of a hydro-electric generator it must file a notice of intent by August 7, 1981. Mr. Steve Lowrey of SADO Associates from Denver, Colorado, has studied the sight and stated that the location is practical. A report from Mr. Lowrey will be received later. Mayor McClure reported that Mr. Lowrey contacted him by phone with a partia1- report indicating that the cost to benefit ratio is very encouraging. He recommended that that the Chairmen of the Water/Sewer/Street Co:mmi ttee, the Finance Committee and the Parks/Property/Preservation/Energy Com- mittee form a special committee to consider this possibility. He suggested that the subject be tabled until the next meeting to allow the committee an opportunity to study the material. Council- member Judy asked what the applications would cost the City. Mr. Chawes indicated the cost would near $300,000, which :may be avail- able in the form of grants. ORDINANCE NO. 1887 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND WAGES EFFECTIVE JULY 1,1981 I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Council:member Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Imislund made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1887 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unan- imously be roll call vote. Councilmember Parker was out of the room at the time of the vote. Variance Application No. 581-01 - Harry Holloway-Councilmember Judy made a motion to conduct a public hearing on this application on August 4, 1981 which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1888 AN ORDINANCE CREATING A LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ACT GRANT FUNDi APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $23,825.00; AND DECALARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. He explained that the Library applied for a grant from the State Library to do some facilities planning which was approved by the State Library who subsequently sent the money. He explained the grant is for 100% of the cost of the study and reviewed the total budget. I RESOLUTION NO. 81-14 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROJECT CONTRACT WITH THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the resolution be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1889 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND BY $31,500 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 276 MINTUES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 7, 1981 Cont. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. It was explained that the budget is to cover the grant for the Youth conservation Corp covered by the contract approved under Resolution No. 81-14. Six Year Street Plan-Councilmember Imislund made a motion to conduct a public hearing to update the Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan on August 4, 1981, which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously be voice vote. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. ATTEST: ~J {l;i~ CITY CLERK-TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 21,1981 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 21st day of July, 1981, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. I ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, James Parker, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, and Deputy City Clerk-Treasurer Verna Spindor. MINUTES Counilmember Judy moved and Councilmember Imislund seconded to approve the minutes of July 7, 1981, as written and to dispense with the reading of them. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Water/Sewer Equipment Rental $ 4,346.38 2,498.60 9.96 41. 57 20,975.40 3,798.27 I A motion was made by Councilmember Shirley and seconded by Council- member Judy that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds. It passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS A communication dated June 29, 1981 has been received from the Office of Financial Management in Olympia listing the official population for cities, towns, and counties in the State of Washing- ton. Port Townsend is listed as having a population of 6,160. Councilmember Smith made a note that it has been the aim according to the survey for 1% growth per year. This figure came out 1.89%.