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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/04/1985 167 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 4, 1985 ------------- ----- - - -------,- -----_.._-~-------- --- ------,-----..----..----.. ,,---,-- ----------- ----------- The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 4th day! of June, 1985, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent I Shirley presiding. I ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Glenn Ison,: Vern Jones, and Jim Parker. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. Councilmembers Jean Camfield and Mike Kenna asked to be excused from this meeting. ! I Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of May 21, 1985, as writtbn and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Jone~ and passed unanimously by voice vote. ! MINUTES BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Parks Water-Sewer Hotel-Motel Transient Tax Emergency Medical Services Kah Tai Park Equipment Rental $20,955.82 3.60 105.39 440.50 2,939.69 6,779.33 27.40 7,740.00 1,749.93 I Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed ~nanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Ison reported that he had received a verbal communication from George Yount, Manager of the Port of Port Townsend, this date indicating that the owner of the Vashon has leased the ferry slip on a month to month basis from the Port ending in September. Mr. Yount indicated that he had advised the owners that they would need to obtain a city license to operate a hostel and health department concerns would be under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard. A discussion ensued on the city's liabil ity relative to the current use. Mayor Shirley suggested that the City Attorney review our lease to the Port of Port Townsend and advise the council. PUBLIC COMMENTS I Ruth Burns was recognized and requested that the city council authorized at least $150 to $200 for the purchase of two photographs of the Tree of Heaven which would be framed and given to two cities in China from Port Townsend residents who are going on tour with the Port Angeles Symphony. Councilmember Hunt explained that the Finance Committee met with Ms. Burns and the cost then was described at $450 to $500. The Finance committee indicated that it would not be appropriate for the city to pay the cost. Councilmember Hunt explained that as a third class city, Port Townsend is not able to make a gift of taxpayers money to anyone. She made a motion to deny the request which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. The City Attorney confirmed that the city does not have authority to make a donation of this type. ¡It was suggested that Ruth approach the Chamber of Commerce on this. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Imislund expressed concern because of threats made against Don Hog- lund by John Pickett as noted in the Planning Commission Minutes of April 25, 1985. 'Mayor Shirley explained that statements were made in the heat of a debate which! have since been resolved between Mr. Pickett and Mr. Hoglund. Councilmember Imisl~nd requested that a letter be written to Mr. Pickett advising him that the city willi not tolerate threats against city officials. Mr. Harper explained that the positìon !taken by Mr. Hoglund to separate himself from any decision having to do with' I I 168 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 4, 1985 Cont. ------------- - "------- ,-"---------------, --"'--" ---------- --------,---"-----------"--- ------- --- ----------"--- ---~---- ------- Service Activities Inc. would be appropriate under the appearance of fairness doct trine until his feel ings change. Mayor Shirley indicated that he did not feel that a letter from his office would be appropriate and referred the request to the cit~'s legal counsel. PUBLIC COMMENTS I ¡¡Mr. Peter Hanke was recognized and requested a commitment from the city council to rent him the Marine Park Community Building and use of the city dock to operate a I Catamaran service between Seattle, Kingston, and Port Townsend. Mayor Shirley explained that the useage of the building is very low and suggested that the council consider leasing the facilities to the Hankes with the idea that the existing users work with the Hankes instead of the city which would enhance whatever the Hankes are doing. A discussion ensued on upkeep and repair to city dock. Mr. Hanke explained that their operation would not start until April of 1986. Councilmember Ison made a motion that the council approve the concept of a reasonable lease of the city dock and Marine Park Community Building to the operators of the Catamaran service provided that the details can be worked out and the present users are protected which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I ¡Human Affairs/Library/Arts. Councilmember Jones reported that the senior citizens ~re meeting at 2:00 P.M. in the Recreation Center on the subject of a Senior CentJr. Finance. Councilmember Hunt reported that the committee met with representatives I from the Wooden Boat Foundation to discuss their request for funds to advertise the festival and recommend that an emergency appropriation be made to the Chamber of Commerce from the bed tax revenue to be used as a match with $500 from the Wooden Boat Foundation on a one time basis. She made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS RESOLUTION NO. 85-20 }. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH EDEN SYSTEMS INC. Founcilmember Hunt made a motion that the council adopt Resolution No. 85-20 whicH was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. I layor Shirley reported that a new tour boat will be visiting Port Townsend regulanllV ~nd mooring at city dock. He also reported on research done into ordinancesand . procedures followed by other cities to control tent catapillars. He indicated that Ithe city has purchased a sprayer to loan to residents who wish to spray the trees ¡in right-of-ways abbuting their property. A discussion ensued on how much the ~ity can afford to do. , ~he final recommendation on the Point Hudson Study will be discussed at a meeting with the consultants at the Washington Street Center Thursday night, June 6, 1985 reported Mayor Shirley. Railroad Acquisition. Mayor Shirley explained that the cities of Sequim and Port ~ngeles together with Clallam County and possibly Jefferson County are hiring an ~ttorney to put together an offer to purchase the railroad. He indicated that Foncerns he had about liabi lity have proven to be unfounded and recommended that ¡the council consider some monetary contribution on a one time basis to support ~he interests of the citizens of Port Townsend who depend upon the paper mill for þmployment. All of the other municipalities stand to gain additional property ¡if the railroad is desolved. Mayor Shirley requested that the council appropriate ~p to $1,000 for special legal services in this matter. After a brief discussion, ~ouncilmember Jones made a motion that the Mayor and City Attorney be authorized ~o commit up to $1,000 for these special legal services which was seconded by Çouncilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I i I I ~ariance Request No. 385-01 - Atkinson. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning fommission is recommending approval of the appl ¡cation for variance from the ¡setback requirements of the zoning ordinance to allow construction of a garage ay PUBLI C HEAR I NG I I I 169 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 4, 1985 Cont. --'---_."------ ..- -,---------------- -- ---- --- _d- --------------- --- ,,---------- I 1234 Garfield Street. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. ¡ Richard Atkinson was recognized and spoke in favor of his application indicating I that the location is on the downhill side of the house and the most logical place¡ for a garage because of the way the house is situated on the property. He ex- i plained that other buildings are over twenty feet from the site allowing sufficie~t fire break. A discussion ensued on the placement of existing fences. There beingí no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing and turned the application ¡over to the council for disposition. Councilmember Imislund made a motion that the council find that the request meets the criteria established by Section 6.10 of Ordinance No. 1625 and that the variance be granted which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. OLD BUSINESS Tree Removal for Tice Property. A discussion ensued as to the wisdom of keeping i these Madrona trees ~a buffer between the highway and this property near the, Honda Shop on Sims Way approximately one quarter mile from the entrance to town. ! Mr. Jack Tice was recognized and spoke in favor of his request explaining that. the property is up for sale and may be commercially developed. The roots have been damaged by the installation of underground cables and would need to be removed to allow access. Mr. Tice explained that if the highway is ever widened there, these trees would be removed anyway. Councilmember Parker made a motion: that the council authorize the removal of the trees which was seconded by Counci lL member Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Conditional Use Permit Appl ication No. 485-02 - Service Activities, Inc. ëõuncilmember Ison made a motion that the council conduct a public hearing on thi appl ication at the regular meeting scheduled for July 2, 1985, which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. l,. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declaned the meeting adjourned at 8:52 P.M. 63:=k7 ~ Mayor Attest: M~ City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 18, 1985 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 18th day of June, 1985, at 7:30 P~ in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Pro-Tern Mik~ Kenna presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Frieda Imislund, Glenn Ison, Mike Kenna and Jim Parker. Mayor Shirley and Councilmembers Jean Camfield, Janis Hunt and Vern Jones were attending the Association of Washington Cities Conference in Spokane. Also present were Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, City Attorney Keith Harper and Deputy Treasurer Vera Franz. MINUTES Councilmember Ison made a motion to approve the minutes of June 4" 1985, as written land to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Imis- lund and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I I I