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Home My WebLink About03/20/1984 63 --- -.. -- --..-- ----------------------- .-_. ---- MINUTE~9E' :!,H:g:___I3:EGUL~~- SESSION - OF MARCH 20, 1984 I I I "-"----------- ---..-- ------------------- -~--------------------- ---------------- - - - ..-- H", I I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular sessiQn this 20th day of March-, 1984, at 7: 30 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Janis Hunt) Frieda Imislund,Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, and Jim Parke:P'. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Public .~oJorks Director Ted Stricklin, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Hunt made a motion to 6, 1984, as written and to dispense was seconded by Councilmember Jones I vote. I approve the minubes of March wi th the reading of them which ¡ and passed unanimously by voic~ BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for paY:llent: Current Expense Street Park Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Nater/Sewer Equipment Rental Memorial $9,626.79 4,552.95 350.69 347.70 5,000.00 6,830.88 2,830.88 703.10 Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid, from the proper funds which was s-econded by Councilme::nber Ison and, I passed unanimously by voice vote. .. COMMUNICATIONS A letter from Gary Schalliol, Executive Director of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, to Mayor Shirley dated March 1, ! 1984, was copied for the Council thanking him for his support of . the Main Street Program. A letter dated March 1,1984, from Lynn-Dee Schwarz, Production Manager for the Bon in Seattle, to Mayor Shirley thanking him for his assistance during their recent filming in Port Townsend and providing a schedule when the commercials will be ainõ!d on television was copied for the Council. I The Council received a letter dated March 12, 1984, from Tony Angell of Seattle encouraging the increase of public partici?ation in the" ! selection process for the Jackson Bequest. Mayor Shirley explained that this will be addressed under old business. The Council recieved a letter dated Harch 15, 1984, from LaVerne Colt and William Leavitt advising them of a serious surface water problem existing in the North Beach Area. LaVerne Colt was recognized and explained that the natural flow has be(:!n blocked by recent construction on 49th Street and the land is flooded. She requested that the City send someone to look at the situation and I determine what can be done about it. Mayor Shirley n~ported that I he and Mr. Stricklin have looked it over and suggested that the I Street Committee join them. Mr. William Leavitt was recognized and confirmed the report of Ms. Colt. He explained that the problem is compounded by the fact that a culvert by Aman's house is also plugged and undersized. He suggested that the City dig a ditch behind his property. Mr. Stricklin explained that the only permanent solution is to install a pipeline which would cost i approximately $15,000. I ¡ The Council received a letter dated March 16, 1984, from Vincent Guthrie requesting a vacation of Grant Street between 49th and 48th Street. 64 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 20, 1984 Cont. --~ --.------ ------------------ ----------------~---------------- --------------- --------- ------------ -------- .. ---- -- ------:- -r--- --- ----------- ---- A letter dated March 20, 1984, from Ted Stricklin to vincent Guthrie was copied for the Council providing him with a street vacation , application and advising him of the $150 fee. The Council received a letter dated March 16, 1984, from Lester M. Bumgarner Sr. requesting a street light at the intersection of Lawrence and Gaines Street. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Fire/Light Committee. Councilmember Hunt suggested that the Committee also look at street lighting on the "S" Curve of Sims Way. I A memorandum dated March 19, 1984, from Mayor Shirley to Chief I Robert Hinton was copied for the Council expressing his appreciation for the professional conduct and care taken in traffic control and investigation of the fatal accident on Friday, March 16, 1984. I I I I I I I I I I Beverly Lamb reported that the interior of the Library was painted I by volunteers during the last weekend. 1 COMMITTEE REPORTS I Water/Sewer/Street. Councilmember Jones reported that he has met ,with Mr. Stricklin and examined the drainage prd)lems connected with I'the bluff along Washington Street. He explained that rerouting the mail truck which comes in twice each day will help, but they need ;\ a letter from the Mayor requesting the change. ,~further improve- ment would be to clean out the drainage ditches -:0 channel the surface ,water east and west rather than south over the bluff. This action I I is opposed by çertain property owners. Councilffi1:!mber JTones made I a motion directing that the above action be take:1 which was seconde<¡1 ,by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Council- ¡member Hunt made a motion directing the Mayor to write the letter ¡to the u.S. Postal Service rerouti~g the truck ~1ich was seconded ¡by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna :ceported that the additional funds have been approved for Harmon and Mulligan to proceed with the development as approved at the last council meeting. The final plans are now being prepared. He reported on activity with regard to the Hastings Loop. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Tom Jay of Chimacum was recognized and asked if the Council wil conduct a public hearing before they approve the contracts for the finalists on the Jackson Bequest. Mayor Shirley indicated the Arts Commission has one planned. He asked to hear the Findings of Fact made by the jury and for all submissions to be held until the Council approves the contracts. He requested two weeks for public view of the slides. Finance. Councilmember Hunt reminded the Council that they have four weeks to complete their goal setting report::;. Parks& Property. Mr. Harper reported that a resolution accepting the conditions attached to the deed for the Warru!r property will be presented at the next city council meeting. It was explained by Mark Welch that $3,000 will be paid from the grant to purchase the property~ but the city will need to pay the I:losing costs. The money for these is available in the Park Board Budget. Mayor Shirley reported that Councilmember Ison w:Lll be attending the next meeting of the Fair Toll Coalition. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1989 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE ~734, AND SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE 1728 RELATING TO THE BUILDING CODE FOR THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND. ¡ I I I .. I 65 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 20, 1984 Cont. -.------ ---------.----.---- .-.....-- - ._.'.'. . d- .. . - .- -'-'-.'--'----'---"-"-----"-' -.- -., - -.-,.. --- --------'-,--._-- ------.-------------., "-.'."'»"'--------- --------- Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. After a brief discussion, CQuncilmemberKenna made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember; Kenna made a motion to adopt the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. I Jackson Bequest. Ms. Tree Swenson was recognized and explained that they would like to begin showing slides of the work previously done by the finalists selected by the jury hired for the Jackson. Bequest. She indicated that the work shown is not be,ing proposed: for the site, but does show their ability to adapt their work to . fit a particular site. Thatcher Bailey was recognized and explained the work show in the slides. He then explained that the next step in the process would be to allow the artisf~s to prepare a model of what they would like to construct on this particular site. He emphasized that if at this point, the Council does not like what is being proposed by any of the artists, then they can scrap the work that has been done and begin again. A brief discussion ensued on the merits of teaming artists. Two of the finalists Buster Simpson and Charles Greening who '. would be I working on a team were present and cornmented that the approach is quite common, especially in a large piece like the, jury has in mind for this sight. The reasons for the site selection were. reviewed by Tree Swenson along with the justification for considering a sculpture more massive in scope than the traditional contained' form on a pedestal. The selection criteria used were: I 1: 2 : the quality of the artists~ past work; evidence of the artists' ability to work on a project of this scale and with a complex site; , . a sensi ti vi ty to the idea of a memorial -and the history, beauty and character of'Port' Townsend; interest in working with the community and local crafts people and artisans; ability of the artists or teams of artists to consider the integrity of the entire site and to utilize it rather than treat it only as a pre-existing place for a single-object installation. 3: 4: 5 : The jury recommended that five artwork proposals be created by the following individuals or teams: Lloyd Hamrol/Buster Doug Hollis/Charles Chuck Greening/Joan Jackii Ferrara Barry LeVa Simpson Fahlen Brown I In addition, the panel made the following suggestions about the project: 1: 2 : that the artists be invited to spend a minimum of one week in the community and that the same thorough briefing given the jury be given to the artists; that the artists be encouraged to work with local crafts people and artisans, and that jury member Anne Hirondelle oversee the establishment of a process to assist the connection between these people. 3: 66 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 20, 1984 Cont. --____-h-__------____-_h- ------------------ -------------------------- -- ------------------------------------------------ , ' , Ms. Swenson explained that there will be a public hearing on April I 9, 1984, to obtain public input on the selection process and possible revisions. The deadline for submission of the models has been moved! back to October 15, 1984, to allow more public input and artist to gain background in community history and inte:::-ests. A brief discussion ensued on provisions for maintenance. Tree indicated I that the Arts Commission is satisfied with the work of the jury. The potential for acceptance of the work by the community was discussed. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 84-12 A RESOLUTION DECLARING PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING SALE OR TRADE. Councilmember Hunt made a motion--toadopt ResQlu-:ion No. 84-12 which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley dl~clared the meeting adjourned at 9:03 P.M. ATTEST: M~ City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL :1,1984 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met: in regular sessioI'} this 3rd day of April, 1984, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. I I Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Cilllfield, Janis Hunt, ¡ Frieda Imislund, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, and Jim parker.! Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. I MINUTES I ¡ Councilmember Camfield made a motion to approve 1:he minutes of March 120, 1984 as written and to dispense with the reading of them which -was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. ROLL CALL BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current ExDense Street Library Park Federal Shared Revenue Emergency Medical Services water/Sewer $27,583,,42 4,066,,66 3,401..71 1,284,,65 7,262,,50 1,132,,07 11,082.60 I i I I I