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Home My WebLink About10/16/1984 11 7 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 16, 1984 ---------- - - -------------- ------ ---- ------------------ --------------------------- ------------------------ The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 16th day of October, 1984, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding I I I ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Frieda Imislund, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, and Mike Kenna. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper,- Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. Councilmember Jim Parker arrived later in the meeting. Councilmember Janis Hunt asked to be excused because of commitments out of town. MINUTES Councilmember Imislund noted that Ruth Ann Slater was identified as Jan Slater I ,on page 114 in error. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council approve I the minutes of October 2, 1984, as corrected and dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS I I I Counci lmember I son proper funds which by voice vote. The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I Current Expense Street Li brary Park Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Emergency Medical Services Kah Tai Lagoon Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Payroll $7,022.68 :2 , 1 50 .81 334.45 588.67 819.41 770.64 91.72 :3,752.52 1,339.36 I ,430.20 made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the - was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously! COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated September 25, 1984, from Donna Frietas and. Doris Williams requesting a street light at the corner of Spruce and "U" Streets; Mayor Shirley referred this to the Fire/Light/911/LEOFF Committee. I A letter dated October 2, 1984, from Robert L. Wilder, Director of the Interagençy I Committee for Outdoor Recreation, to Kevin Burke was copied for the council in- ' dicating that payment will be made on the cityls first invoice for the develop- I ment of Kah Tai Lagoon Park upon receipt of an amendment to the land acquisition I agreement deleting the Werner Property. Mr. Harper explained that the Baker - property may also be deleted if the city does not wish to pursue a deed to thisi land which is presently under water. A brief discussion ensued on the cost vs. i the relative worth of the parcel. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Park Board' for a recommendation. I The council received a letter dated October 3, 1984, from George Yount, Manager of the Port of Port Townsend, requesting their opinion on the development of a trailer park on vacant property behind Port Townsend Lumber Company. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. The council received a letter dated October 3, 1984, from Joseph Wheeler of Ceritrum requesting that the city allocated $5,000 from Hotel/Motel Tax to promote the 1985 Summer Season. Mayor Shirley indicated that this will be addressed as part of the budget. The Council received a letter dated October 3, 1984, from Glenn Abraham complaint , ing about the grading work being done around the property presently leased by ¡ I I Parker J. Buck at the corner of Kearney and Jefferson Streets. A letter dated I October 5, 1984 from Keith Harper to Mr. Abraham in response to this complaint was also copied for the council indicating that access must be from Jefferson Street and explained that the city has filed a petition of condemnation on this property. 118 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 16, 1984, Cont. ---------~-----._--_. -------_._-------------_.~- --------.---------------- A letter dated October 5, 1984, from David Goldsmith to the Port Townsend- Pl-a~n-i~~ Commission was copied for the council requesting that Tax Lot 18 be added to the I rezone request from Lakeside Industries for the benefit of Jefferson County. After a brief discussion, Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative/Environmental Comm i ttee. A letter from Brent Lambert, President of the Washington Trust for Historic Preser- I vation to Mayor Shirlêy was copied for the council dated October 10, 1984, outlining lithe activities which would result from the award of selection for a Main Street demonstration town to Port Townsend. Mayor Shirley indicated that he met with the coordinator this day and has a better understanding of the program. A dis- cussion ensued on the talents and expectations the city will have of the person selected to do the work locally. I The council received a letter dated October 12, 1984, from Ruth Ganiere claiming damages incurred as a result of a fall on the sidewalk at the public restroom sidewalk on September 17, 1984 near the corner of Madison and Water Street. Councilmember Ison made a motion to refer this to the insurance company which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I PROCLAMATIONS IMayor ,Shirley declared the month of October, 1984, as "International Toastmistress Month'in Port Townsend and October 24, 1984, as"United Nations Dalas well as October 14, 1984, as II The Day of Unity Against Domestic Vriolence". I ¡parks and Property. Councilmember Ison reported that the final plans for the 'I'Kah Tai Lagoon Park will not be to the council until the second meeting in Novembe r . I ¡Human-Affairs/ Library/ Arts. Councilmember Jones reported that the committee ¡has met with the Jefferson County Commissioners and representatives from various ¡groups of senior citizens to consider construction of a multipurpose building on ¡the fairgrounds. ~ater/sewer/Street. Councilmember Kenna reported that the committee has met with I'the Public Utility District Commissioners about the Hydro Projects and caused a resolution to be prepared by the City Attorney. I ISeaview Sewer Proposal. Mr. Stricklin reported that the property owners have ob- Itained enough positive response to support the creation of a Local Improvement: pistrict for the Northwest portion of the city. i ~ortible Signs. Mayor Shirley reported that he has met with the committee of rerchants who have agreed to police themselves o~ the placement of portible ¡signs on the sidewalks. ¡Point Hudson Study. Mayor Shirley reported that funding has been secured to lithe feasibility of a convehtlon center at Point Hudson which he is in hopes be included with the mainstreet program. II OLD BUSINESS Variance Request No. 884-01 - David Johnson. Councilmember Parker reported that !the Adhoc Committee formed to consider the disposition of this request met with ¡city staff and determined that the council is right to deny the request. Mayor ~hirley reported that Mr. Johnson has requested a refund of his building permit !fee. There was no support from the council to refund the fee and Mayor Shirley ¡indicated a letter will be written to him directing that the partial construction be removed. , COMMITTEE REPORTS I study I can I I I !Jackson Bequest Update. Ms. Tree Swenson was recognized and reported on the pro- '19ress of the committee on selection of a project for the Jackson Memorial. The artists have been working on their models and choice of a jury to evaluate the ~odels has been agreed to by the committee. She indicated that they would like ¡the same jury who chose the finalist to evaluate the models with the exception of Richard Adams who could not meet the scheduled time. Ms. Swenson added that la citizens advisory committee will also assist the jurers. She indicated that Ithey want to bring the artists back as well to assist in the evaluation of the \ I ¡ I I ~~..._-~--------_.. I I I 119 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 16, 1984 Cont. -------~.__.- '--------"'-- ..---- ~. --. ..------- '-----'--~-'--~ ----- ~ --... ---- - ---------- ---- ¡mOdelS. She reported that the site preparation will cost less than original ¡estimates. Models are due by November 15, 1984, and will be put on display at the Fire Hall two days later. November 18, 1984, will be the first public viewing which will last for two weeks after that date. The jury will arrive on December 1, 1984 with a decision reached by December 3, 1984. Compliance with Handicapped Regulations. Mr. Grove explained that much work ¡has been completed towards the development of a transition plan and analysis of all the programs offered by the city, but we will fall short of completion by the deadline of October 17, 1984. He indicated that help is needed from the l¡coUnCil to take the findings we have and give the staff direction for plans to eliminate the barriers which have been identified. Councilmember Camfield suggested Rusty North be appointed to this task force. Councilmember Imislund indicated her willingness to serve. NEW BUSINESS 1985 Budget Hearing. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the council conduct a public hearing on the 1985 budget at or about 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall on December 3, 1984, which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 84-38 A RESOLUTION DECLARING PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING SALE OR TRADE Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council adopt Resolution No. 84-38 which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. I EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into executive session to discuss potential legal action at 8:34 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 8:53 P.M. RESOLUTION NO. 84-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND SUPPORTING LOCAL CONTROL OVER HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON A discussion ensued about the wording of one section. Councilmember Ison made a motion that the council adopt Resolution No. 84-39 as corrected which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 84-40 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO.1 Mr. Harper explained that the agreement will be modified with the deletion of the City of Tacoma with regard to hydroelectic power. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 84-40 which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:58 P.M. ~Á I ¡Attest: Ikj~ Mayor City Clerk