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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/24/1983 484 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 17, 1983 Cont. Councilmember Judy made a motion that Resolution No. 83-8 be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:37 P.M. @:3Q ~ I ATTEST: _kJ~ Ci1:y Clerk MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF MAY 24, 1983 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in Special Session this 24th day of May, 1983, at 6:40 P.M. in the Planning Commission Chambers in the basement of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll Hunt, Frieda Imislund and Mike Treasurer David Grove, members John Floyd, Contract Planner. James Parker arrived later. call were Jean Camfield, Janis Kenna. Also present were Clerk- of the Planning Commission and Councilmembers Dale Judy and I SPECIAL BUSINESS Planning Commission Chairman Larry Dennison explained that the meeting and bus tour have been designed to outline some of the mistakes in planning of the past and to identify future problems the City may anticipate. At approximatley 7:00 P.M. all present boarded a Jefferson Transit Bus and traveled a predetermined route to observe together drainage problems and slope instability as well as some of the sensitive areas and results of poor design structure. Mr. Dennison explained that he hopes to be able to show how open space designations will complement the drainage plans which will keep the problems from getting worse and save money necessary to divert storm drainage. The tour proceeded west with points of interest at the bluffs above Water Street and erosion and poorly places catch basin at Galleon View Estates then north evaluating drainage problems between 9th and 14th Streets east down 22nd Street to identify flooding at the Church near San Juan. The group traveled north to the North Beach area identifying the ponding areas and West as far as Seaview Estates where sluffing of the bluff was explained. The tour ended by returning to Washington Street were additional problems with the bluff breaking away were pointed out. The bus returned to City Hall at approximatley 8:05 P.M. The meeting reconvened in the Planning Commission Chambers in the basement of City Hall at 8:13 P.M. where a discussion ensued about the relationship of the maps and problem areas the Council had just observed. John Floyd explained how the recently passed drainage ordinance works. Glenn Ison explained how the provisions for solar power would work. Recommended policies to enhance the following values were discussed: I 485 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF MAY 24, 1983 Cont. I 1) to maintain Port Townsend in a Small Town atmosphere, 2) To retain Community Identity; 3) to maintain good environmental factors; 4) to enhance cultural development; 5) to allow for di verse life styles, architecture, and commercial act:i vi ties and, 6) economic stability and additional diversity. With the documents which have been prepared, the Planning Commission recommended that the Comprehensive Plan be updated, preparation begin on a Resource Inventory, some alternatives to traditional zoning be considered, that outright al}owance be made for home occupations under certain conditions, that contract zoning, land development permits, site plan and design review be reviewed, and adoption of some form of Density Ordinance. After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Floyd explained that what they are looking for is approval of the Plan Update so the revised plan can be compiled from the two documents. ADJOURNMENT There being no further special busines~,the meeting ~7as adjourned at 10:02 P.M. Ql:j:] ~ ) Mayor ~ I ATTEST: ~~ City Cler MINUTES 'ÛF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 7, 1983 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 7th day of June, 1983, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Janis Hunt, Jean Camfield, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna and James Parker. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abrahanl, City Clerk- Treasurer Da*id Grove, and Public Works Director Ted Stricklin. MINUTES Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the minutE!s of May 17 & 24, 1983, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS I The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current: Expense Street Library Park Arterial Street Emergency Medical Service Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll $31,616.45 5,974.22 3,636,49 1,897.92 723.13 891.88 462.96 12,918.70 3,772.95 1,487.82 31,600.64 Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid