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Home My WebLink About04/16/1985 154 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 2, 1985 Cont. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Parker made a motion to deny the request which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed by roll call vote with Council members Parker, Imislund and Ison voting in favor, Councilmembers Camfield, Jones, and Hunt voting against the motion, and Mayor Shirley voting in favor of the motion to break the tie. NEW BUSINESS Signs for Main Street. Mr. David Kahley was recognized and presented a tape recording and sl ide presentation on the use of signs in a downtown area. He explained that use of this presentation to service organizations and community groups can help the community understand the impact that signs have on people visiting their community. He explained that a sign ordinance cannot legislate good taste, but needs to encourage diversity in design. A committee has been meeting with local sign painters and the publ i~ to obtain feedback on the type and form of ordinance that will best address the needs of the business community. A discussion on the possibility of a moratorium on new signs _cofitinued. Council- member Hunt made a motion that the Council conduct a publ ic hearing on the pro- visions of a sign ordinance on May 21, 1985 during the regular council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Street Vacation Application No. 185-02 - Service Activities Corp. Councilmember Iison made a motion that the council conduct a public hearing on this application ~t the regular meeting scheduled for May 7, 1985, which was seconded by Council- member Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT phere being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:04 P.M. ~ I ~ttest : I ~~~ City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 16, 1985 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 16th day of April, 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 Camfield, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, and Mike Kenna. Also present were City Attorney Keith Ha~per, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Vera Franz. Countil- member Jim Parker asked to be excused as he was out of town. MINUTES I Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of April 2, 1985, as written I 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 $5,344.01 2,951.33 1,314.62 469.23 96.33 1 55 j(p MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRILZ, 198~i Cont. ,---------,-----------------,---------,.. ------- -,,---- ------------------- -~--------_..~---- -----~ ---------- -~--~---- Federal Shared Revenue Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Memorial $10,900.00 16,648.11 1,561.93 371. 25 73.51 I I Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the prop~r funds which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice! ¡ vote. I' COMMUNICATIONS i March 27, 1985, from Service Activities Corpor- i on a proposed addition to the Port Townsend ¡ Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislativ~- An Environmental Checklist dated ation was copied for the council Motel at 2020 Washington Street. Environmental Committee. IAn Environmental Checklist dated April 5, 1985, was copied for the council from I Victor Coster on the proposed rezone of property on block 277 in the Eisenbeis ¡ [Addition to allow commercial development. Mayor Shirley referred this to the: Legislative-Environmental Committee. IThe council received a letter dated April 8, 1985, from John Segerson of Economi and Engineering Services, Inc. forwarding an Interlocal Agreement establishing, service areas for Jefferson County Public Utility District No.1. After a briefijng by Ted Stricklin and Keith Harper, a motion to approve, subject to final approval; by the Public Works Director and the City Attorney,was made by Councilmember Huny, seconded by Councilmember Jones, and passed unanimously by voice vote. : A letter dated April 9,1985, from Jinx Harrison for Dujardin Development Compan) to Kathy MacDonald was copied for the council forwarding development agreements ¡ for the Bishop Park Planned Unity Development along with the agreements. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative-Environmental Committee. I A letter copied for the Council on April 4,1985, from Derry Dillingham requesti~g that the text of the Zoning Ordinance regarding C-1 property be changed to allow ¡ the construction of mini storage units was referred to the Legislative-Environ- ! mental Committee. A letter dated April 3, 1985, from J. Richard Kint, Manager of the Jefferson Cou~ty Public Utility District No.1 to the property owners near the proposed Hastings ¡ Loop North Water System was copied for the council advising them of costs and [ addressing concerns expressed at a public hearing held by the PUD Commissioners. ¡ ; Councilmember Kenna announced a meeting at 11:30 A.M., Friday, April 20,1985, at the Sea Galley sponsored by Region 8 on the promotion of tourism. COMMITTEE REPORTS Jackson Bequest Sculpture. Councilmember Kenna reported in conversation with Mr~ Hollis, it has been determined that a project of this type has not been attempte~ by any other city and as a result there are no other contract documents to use! as a guide. He suggested that a contract for each phase be prepared. After a ! brief discussion, it was suggested that this be presented to the executor of the I estate when he is in Port Townsend on April 19,1985. . I Water/Sewer. City Attorney Harper explained the Environmental Py'otection Agency payment and its present statis. The Seaview Estates Contract was, discussed and a copy was given to John Kassebaum as a representative of the property owners. No action was taken since a resolution will be prepared. Parks and Property. Councilmember Ison reported a study of the :' year plan for parks is underway with Kevin Burke and the first meeting with Mr. Bassetti was held and Kevin Burke is optimistic. Homes Tour. Mayor Shirley asked for volunteers to sit in City Hall for the Victorian Homes Tour. Councilmembers Ison, Jones, and Imislund ~Iill share the time with Mayor Shirley. Mayor Shirley announced that David Goldsmith will be working for the City on Thursday each week starting the first of May on a personal services contract as a professional planner. 156 ---_.---------------~-_--__~_I--~.~_T_ES__~~_~HE ~EGULA~':;ESSI~~_~A~RIL¿' 198~ Cont. -------------------.- --...----..--,-,..- .-----.---~---_._----------~------------ -.------. - , Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna reported on a meeting with George Yount for the Port of Port townsend in which it was requested that the Port have permission to remove a tree where they are making an entry. A motion was made I by Councilmember Kenna and seconded by Councilmember Ison that the one Poplar ,tree be removed. It passed unanimously by voice vote. I I Mayor Shirley proclaimed the week of April 22 through 26,1985, as Port Townsend Recycling and Clean Up Week. Greg Wright was recognized and explained the plans. OLD BUSINESS Hospital Aid Car. Mayor Shirley announced that the vehicle will be included in the coverage for Jefferson County. I RESOLUTION NO. 85-10 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ¡ JEFFERSON COUNTY ¡¡MaYOr Shirley asked that the resolution be passed to complete the Port Townsend Beach Enhancement Study in the amount of $800.00. He indicated that if the city I is unable to find funding for the whole project, the application wlll be withdrawn. Councilmember Ison made a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 85-11 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A TOURISM PROMOTION CONTRACT WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE I I Councilmember Hunt made ladopt the resolution that Kenna was out of the room I i I I i I I Councilmember Councilmember a motion which was seconded by Councilmember Ison to was passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember while this resolution was considered. I I I seconded by I I NEW BUSINESS I [MuniciPal Code Adoption. Mr. Harper explained that the city has never adopted the code and as a result must refer to a group of ordinances. This action will enablb the city to use the code exclusively. A hearing was set for May 7, 1985 on the I ¡Municipal Code Adoption upon a motion made by Councilmember Hunt and seconded by Icouncilmember Kenna which passed unanimously by voice vote. I i ADJOURNMENT I I IThere being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 18:25 P.M. ¡ : I RESOLUTION NO. 85-12 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO ENTER INTO A COMPUTER SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF WASHINGTON Hunt made a motion to adopt the resolution which was Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. ¡Attest: I I I I~~;: ~ I