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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/19/1985 148 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 5, 1985 Cont. RESOLUTION NO. 85-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A WATER SALES AGREEMENT AND A HYDRO POWER AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO.1 Councilmember Ison read the resolution in its entirity. Councilmember 'son then made a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Par~er and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Pub! ic Hearings. Councilmember Imislund made a motion that the council conduct publ ic hearings at the regular council meeting scheduled for Apr~l 2, 1985, whic~ was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by v~ìce vote on Variance Requests Nos. 185-01 - Albrecht and 285-01 - Fields. RESOLUTION NO 85-08 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Councilmember Ison made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 85408 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:57 P.M. Attest: ~~ MJk- City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 19, 1985 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 19th day of March, 1985, 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 {amfield, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, and Jim Parker. Also present were City Attorhey Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Clerk-Treasurer David Gro\'6. MINUTES Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of March 5, 1985, as writ~en and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Emergency Medical Services Water-Sewer Kah Tai Lagoon Park Equipment Rental $ 9,345.92 5,722.13 472.41 303.10 125.53 10,261.81 21.45 5,602.99 I I I I I I 149 - - n-- -, _h_- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 19, 1985 Cont. ---'----"'----------------.-------.-----. --- -,----- --------------- -,,---- -------, ---------- '----'-~-----~--------____'n___--_--------- -"---"'-____----h----_-- ----- -, ---,----,------------,--- Firemen's Pension and Relief $371.25 Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice I Ivote. ¡ COMMUNICATIONS : A decision dated February 28, 1985, from the United States Environmental Protectibn Agency Board of Assistance Appeals was copied for the Council upholding the city'~ appeal from an administrative demand for refund of $31,975 received in a federal I Clean Water Act grant in June of 1975. ' ~ letter dated March 8, 1985, from Keith Harper to Theodore Rogowski of the Envirop- mental Protection Agency was copied for the council requesting an invoice for I $13,060 in settlement of their claim against the Clean Water Act grant received' in June of 1975. After a brief discussion on the merits of approving payment now,! Councilmember Kenna made a motion to authorize payment of $9,795 subject to re- ' solving the balance of the dispute over the interest which was seconded by Coun- cilmember Hunt. Councilmember Ison suggested an amendment to include payment to the state for their share which was agreed to by Councilmembers Kenna and Hunt. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. The resignation of John Marckworth from the Library Board dated March 1,1985, wa copied for the council. A letter of thanks for his service from Mayor Shirley dated March 14, 1985, was also copied for the council. The council received in opposition to the DuJardin Development Hancock is improved. in the meeting. a letter on March 14, 1985, from Angelo and wallee Zamperin Street Vacation and proposed Planned Unit Development by Company unless the storm drainage in the area of 9th and Mayor Shirley referred this to the public hearing later The council received a postcard from Gary Novak on March 18, 1985, in support of : the variance requested by the Albrechts to construct a fence eight feet high at i 502 Reed Street. Mayor Shirley referred this to the public hearing scheduled for; this application. -- On their desks this night the council received a letter dated March 19, 1985, fro~ Peter Simpson, Executive Director of Clallam-Jefferson Community Action Council ¡ offering their support for the Planned Unit Development proposed by Dujardin ' Development Co. A flyer developed by the Port Townsend Civic Trust encouraging downtown merchants¡ to purchase rhododentron plants for window display during the festival. It sug- gestes that after the festival that they be donated to the Parks Department. David Kahley was recognized and reported that this is their first effort to promote the downtown. A map identifying the "Trip Origins and Destinations of the Port Townsend-Key- i stone Ferry Route" was distributed by Mayor Shirley for the councils information.! PUBLIC COMMENTS I !CherYl Van Dyke was recognized and explained that the council has received a copy ¡of the magazine "Travel Washington" which is distributed by the department of ¡ Commerce and Economic Development. She indicated that the advertisement on page: 133 was purchased with bed tax money through contract with the Chamber of Commerc~. Schedules of events are now available. : Mr. Mike Fisher was recognized and indicated that he represents the Uptown Pub baseball team requesting permission to setup a pitching machine in the parking area behind City Hall. Mayor Shirley referred him to Ted Stricklin and the ¡Street Committee. COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance Committee. Councilmember Hunt made a plea to all council committees tha~ they meet to prepare their five year budget requirements so that the finance committee can receive them by April 15, 1985. She then made a motion that David Grove be authorized to attend the International Institute of Municipal Clerks Annual Conference in Banff, Alberta, Canada from May 19 - 23,1985, which! was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. ' 1 50 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 19, 1985 Cont. -----'-- ----------------- ------------ ,--_,____n__--- ---------- ------,,----' - ----- - ---- ,-- ---------- --.-------- -------------. -----------, ----- ----- - '--"----'-- Parks & Property. Councilmember Ison reported that the committee met with the to~ three candidates to complete the design work of the Kah Tai Lagoon Park. He in- Idicated that the firm of Bassetti/Norton/Metler/Rekevics, Architects, P.S. is recommended by the Parks Commission. ì !Human Affairs. Councilmember Jones reported- that the senior citizens group are ¡¡interested in doing something to improve the recreation center for their use. The next meeting is scheduled for April 19, 1985. I I PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION NO.283-01 & STREET VACATION NO. 283-02 - DuJardin Development Co. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending this request to vacate a portion of McClellan and 8th Street in the Bishop Park Addition and to construct a 30 unit apartment building for senior citizens at the corner of 9th and Hancock. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Lloyd Repman representing DuJardin Development Co. was recog- nized and spoke in favor of the applications indicating the developer is willing Ito improve the drainage in this area and provide one off-street parking space for each unit. He reviewed the plans and drawing of the proposed building and land- scaping. Mr. Ron Vigal was recognized as the architect doing the preliminary design work and described the floor plan and constrution materials which would be used. A bus stop shelter would be constructed across the street compatible with the requirements of Jefferson County Transit. One bedroom apartments are the maximum proposed in this plan, but can be changed if the demand is there. Mr. James Atwood was recognized and spoke in favor of the application inquiring as to the disposition of the vacated streets because it is needed. Mr. Larry Louck was recognized and spoke in favor of the application indicating his concern that the drainage from his property is not impaired. If the street is vacated, he expressed concern that his property taxes might be increased, who would main- tain the unused portion of 8th street, and will sidewalks be provided for passers by. A discussion between Mr. Repman and members of the audience ensued about future uses, drainage plans, etc. Mr. Randy Johnson was recognized and spoke against the application because of his concerns for the quality of life in the neighborhood and the need for public land dedicated for streets. Mr. Repman was again recognized and explained the prevailing thought about land subdivision when these streets were platted. He indicated that senior citizens have proven histor- iCallY to be good neighbors and will not impact the traffic flow in the area ad- versely. This project will cleanup one of the corners presently neglected and Ilandscape it. Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the l'apPlications over to the council for disposition. Councilmember Kenna asked Mr. Repman about the possibility of providing sidewalks along the right-of-way for 19th and Hancock. Mr. Repman indicated that the budget for the development would ,be able to handle this improvement as well as the drainage improvements. It was ¡indicated that street lighting in the area must be a consideration. After a brief ¡discussion, Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the council find that the street vacation application meets the review criteria of Ordinance No. 1802, Section5.20 A through F, and the planned unit development application meets the basis for approval from Ordinance No. 1625, Section 4.05 and that both applications be approved as presented which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. ! ¡SHORT SUBDIVISION APPLICATION NO. 1084-01 - Stanley Dick. Mr. Grove explained ¡that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this application to Isubdivide Lot 1 in the plat of San Juan Estates into four single family residen- itial sites. Mayor Shirley openned the hearing to the audience, but no testimony ~as offered. He then closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application lover to the council for disposition. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the ,¡coUncil find that the final short plat meets. the review criteria established by appendix A of Ordinance No. 1806 and that the short plat be approved as presented ~hich was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. I i I ~he following bid was opened and read aloud to supply the city with a patch machine: ¡ I I I ICouncilmember Hunt made a motion to accept the bid which was seconded by Council- member Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. ! \ , I I BID OPENING Southpark Industries Inc. $7,687.84 I I I 1 51 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 19, 1985 Cant. ---_U-------- ----- -------------'--- - ------ ----, n- -----, -----.--- ---~------,------,--------------, ,----- --- -- -- -------------- OLD BUSINESS I Landes Street Improvements. Mayor Shirley presented a report prepared by the Police Department on the speed measured with radar equipment on Landes Street by a plain clothes reserve police officer. It was noted that most of the traffic was from people living on Landes street going to Safeway. A discussion ensued I about the possibility of having the architect designing the Kah Tai Park offer ¡ his input before any further action is taken by the street crew. Discussion con- ' tinued on the possibility of additional base material being installed to provide time for it to stabilize. No conclusions were reached. RESOLUTION NO. 85-09 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH BASSETTI/NORTON/METLER/REKEVICS, ARCHITECTS, P.S. Kevin Burke, Park Superintendent, was recognized and spoke in favor of the pro- posed agreement to design the Kah Tai Lagoon Park. A discussion ensued on the provisions of the contract with Mr. Harper providing some clarification to the wording. Councilmember Ison made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 85-09 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Computer Service Agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation - : Alan Carmen was recognized and requested that the council authorize an interlocal: agreement with the Department of Transportation in order to use their assistance' in preparing a topological map of the lagoon area for use by the architects. He I explained that the cost will not exceed $2,000. Councilmember Ison made a motion¡ to authorize the agreement which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. I ADJOURNMENT ¡There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at, 9:55 P.M. ~M Mayor Attest: i~~ I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 2, 1985 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 2nd day of Apri I, 1985, at 7:30 P.M., in the Counci 1 Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent' Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Janis Hun-~, Frieda Imis- : lund, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, and Jim Parker. Also present were City Attorney' Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Strickl in, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. Counci lmember Mike Kenna asked to be excused as he was ou-: of town. I MINUTES Icouncilmember Hunt made a motion to approve ~ritten and to dispense with the reading of ¡member Ison and passed unanimously by voice I the minutes of March 19, 1985, as them which was seconded by Council- vote.