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Home My WebLink About08/17/1982 399 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 17, 1982 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 17th day of August, 1982, àt 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Pro Tern Dale Judy presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, r\~ike Kenna, James Parker and Brent Shirley. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Parker made a motion to approve the minutes of August 3, 1982, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Park Arterial Street Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Emergency Medical Services Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Kah Tai Lagoon Park 1,191.16 10,335.75 74.93 43.59 2,639.57 7.50 7,150.00 4,339.77 8.92 I Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS A shoreline permit application no. 13-82 dated June 2:8, 1982, was copied for the Council on the proposed construction of a 960 square foot retail bait and tackle shop at the pórt Townsend Boat Haven. Councilmember Hunt noted that this had already been done. Mayor Pro-Tern referred this to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. The Council received a letter dated June 30, 1982, f!~om2Revenue Sharing Division of the Department of the Treasury, advising them that final allocation for period 14 will be $68,176 beginning in January of 1983. Mr. Grove explained that this is: below last years allocation. A letter dated August 4, 1982, from Richard E. Beaubien, Forest Supervisor of Olympic National Forest Service to Mayor McClure was copied for the Council offering a critique of his article in the July 21, 1982, issue of the Port Townsend Leader on the manage- ment of watersheds. I A letter dated August 13, 1982, from Thomas Majhan to Mayor McClure was copied for the Council requesting that Street Vacation Applica- tion No. 881-01 from the Kah Tai Care Center remain t:abled until the September 7, 1982, council meeting because the City Attorney is on vacation. Mayor Pro Tern Judy referred this to that portion of the agenda. The Council received a letter dated August 12, 1982, from Stephen Hayden offering documentation that botanical evidence indicates Lawrence Street abutts on the water of the Kah Tai Lagoon in the form of a letter from Ron Hirschi, wildlife Biologist: from Poulsbo dated August 12, 1982. 400 ----- -- -,-__~j:}IjJTE§__QF_~HE ..B~GlJ~b~,_~_~_~~QH QFAUG-9ST- 1.7_,- - 1_~8_2- ç()~t.- - -- -_. - -- -- -- u--- -~,u_---------- The Council received a letter dated August 13, 1982, from Lynne Morrow and Georgia Richard of the Network of Women Artists requesting exhibition space in City Hall or other appropriate city properties and volunteering their assistance in helping the City Council to solve the problem of a lack of exhibition space within the.Ci'ty"and on restoration of the Marine Park Community Building. On August 17, 1982, the Council received a letter from Mrs. Edna Lovano complaining about the storm drainage in the Bishop Park '. Addition and requesting relief from the City. Mayor Pro Tern Judy referred this to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. I A letter dated August 17, 1982, from Robert E. Porter, President of the Port Commission for the Port of Port Townsend, was copied for the Council indicating they have approved the plans submitted to them for a park at the Kah Tai Lagoon. A request dated August 17, 1982, from Ed Hawley, Street Superinten- dent, to call for bids on a tilt bed trailer was copied for the Council. Councilmember Shirley explained his observation of the present.':mêthodo£ ¡:transport for this equipment and made a motion to authorize the call for bids which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Craig Dennis was recognized and thanked the City Council for the support of the City for the bike race recently completed presenting them with a framed poster and water bottles. Ms. Georgia Richard was recognized and asked the Council to comment of their letter. Mayor Pro Tern Judy explained that the City is looking into the problem of the Marine Park Community Building and has determined that the main stumbling block is securing sufficient funds to take care of it. Ms. Rusty North was recognized and indicated that the Marine Park Community Building has been appreciated by the community and sorely missed. The question of the Jackson Bequest came up and Ms. Lois Flury was recognized and explained that the Arts Commission and Park Board are meeting to decide what should be done with the endo\¥ffient. Mayor Pro Tern Judy suggested that those wishing to assist in solving the problem work with the Arts Commission. I Ms. Lois Flury was recognized and requested an opportunity to pre- sent the plans for a park around the Kah Tai Lagoon. She exp1ained that they would like the City Council to approve the plans in concept in order that they might submit a grant application to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation. She des.cribed the system of paths and interpretive center with accompanying class- room,parking and pedestrian access. A discussion ensued as to maintenance costs after construction, construction of baseball diamonds, parking for recreation vehicles and "In Kind" matching funds for the grant. Ms. Flury explained that the proponents will seek donations to use for the in kind match and come to the Council in the Spring with a plan if the grant is approved. The Council was reminded that Safeway Stores has already donated $25,000 which is tied to the development of a park around the lagoon. Councilmember Shirley expressed concern that the additional main- tenance of the park may become a burden on the park de~atbmenbi: budget or on street to improve 12th Street. Ms. Flury explained that the Council in not being asked to commit any funds towards this project and if the grant is not approved the property will more than likely remain undeveloped. After the discussion, Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the park plan be approved in concept subject to change at a later date which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed by voice vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmembers Shirley and Parker voted against the motion. I 401, " .' -, - _n- ----~}-~TJ_~~S~gF__THE.REGULAR SESSION_QF AUGU~'!'----.-L7, 1982 Cont. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council issue a final declaration of non significance on the environmental checklist submitted by the Saint MarY':3 Star of the Sea Catholic Church provided that no objections are filed by August 18, 1982, which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council issue a final declaration of non signifi- cance on the environmental checklists submitted by the Port of Port Townsend on the seaplane float and the rezone request of Leslie Donovan and Anthony St:¡;oeder for property on :3ims Way at the entrance to town which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Finance Committee. Councilmember Hunt reported that the committee has met with Peter Simpson on the proposed Historic Preservation Revolving Fund and has asked him to obtain additional information. She reported that the committee is recommending that no change be made in the appropriation from Victor Dirksen of the Alcoholism Board for additional funds. The committee recommended that the request from the Library Board of Trustees for an additional appropriation to allow $1,500 in additional building repairs be approved and included with Ordinance No. 1926. Parks/Property. Councilmember Imislund reported that: the committee met to consider a moorage policy for the City Dock. Mr. Abraham will be drawing up their findings. I Committee Membership Revisions. Mayor Pro Tern Judy :reported that Councilmember Parker is now on the Legislative/Environmental Committee replacing Dale Judy and Dale Judy in now on the Fire/ Light/Sanitiation Committee in place of Jim Parker. OLD BUSINESS Street Vacation Application No. 881-01 - Kah Tai, Care Center. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the application be continued to the September 7, 1982, council meeting ,~hich was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Street Vacation Application No. 582-01 - Robinson. !1r Grove explained that the concern expressed by Mr. Hawley was that the property owner to the rear of this property might ob:ject to this application because the most direct route to McPherson would be down Seventh Street. Mr. Grove explained that the ordinance does not require a direct mailing to property owners within 200 feet as is required under the zoning. An amending ordinance will need to be introduced to correct this. Councilmember Hun1: made a motion that the application be approved which was seconded by Council- - member Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1926 I AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND BY $13,700, THE PARK FUND BY $3;100, MODIFYING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmembe:c Hunt made a motion to include $1,500 from the Library Fund for building main- tenance in the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. 402 ~I:tigTES -Q~-- :rlI~nREg.l!L!\~_~E_SSIO_N _9F- ~UGU~T. 17, 1982 Cont. ,-- u_-- - ------------,--.---.---. -- ----------------_._---,---- u,- -- -------- u- ------- ----,._--- --, '_n,____-------------------,-- Short Plat Application No. 481-01 - Fleming. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to set a public hearing for this application for the regular meeting September 21, 1982, which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:26 P.M. by declaration of Mayor Pro Tern Judy. ~ . , . z..e. MAYOR - ---- ATTEST: ~~ CITY CLERK MINUTES OF-'THE mEGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 7, 1982 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 7th day of September, 1982, at 7:30 P.l~. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL Counc~lmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy and Mike Kenna. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer ~Rvid Grove. Councilmembers James Parker and Brent Shirley arrived later in the meeting. MINUTES Councilmember Hunt noted Craig Dennis rather than Dennison wrote the letter referred to on page 400. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of August 17, 1982, as corrected and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Kah Tai Lagoon Park Payroll Library Services/Const. Act Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment l!ental Firemen's Pension and Relief 36,071.88 2,862.35 2,577.43 1,117.00 1,015.00 28,958.06 1,685.74 1,521.35 3,581.61 22,263.48 2,528.28 1,403.21 Grant Councilmember Judy made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS A memorandum dated August 2, 1982, from D. Rodney Mack of the Department of Ecology was copied for the Council informing them I I I