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Home My WebLink About08/20/1985 I I I 183 HINUTES OF TI-JE ~,Ç~JI~j.:;?, S~@Z~t~,_Qf_l\lJÇ?!!§'I' ~O_L 19!3.5 --,. ---- ------------- -----------_._~-._----------_.----_. -,,- ----- ---- ,----, - .----- - ---------------- ,--- I The Cl' ty- COunCl' 1 of '-:11-,-,., n=- ~- l' n -,~,'-~-gular ses~~l' on ¡ 'c" City c;f Port 'ro~...,'Dsend ,ç~ - ':: ., lof August, 1985, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Shirley presiding. this 20th da~ Mayor Brent I I I ROLL CAlL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Janis Hw1t, Frieda Imis- i lund, Glenn Ison, and Vern Jones. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, : ¡ Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of August 6, 1985, as wri tten and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Counci 1- i member Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS 'The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Park Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Kah Tai Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental 1, 781. 45 15.46 65.85 90.34 1,708.00 82.56 9,331. 33 2,132.51 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 vote. COMMUNICATIONS A letter dated July 20, 1985, from the Foreign Affairs Officer of Beijing, Chinà,i to Mayor Shirley was copied for the counci I expressing his appreciation for the ¡ key of friendship and letter delivered by Mrs. Shirley while visiting their city ¡ along with the Port Angeles Orchestra. A letter dated July 31,1985, from Dennis R. Paulson to Mitchell Press was copie4 for the council expressing his approval of the development plan for the Kah Tai ' Lagoon Park. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative/Envj.ronmental Com- mittee. The council received a petition with five signatures dated August 1,1985, reques- ting that the owner of the dwelling at 933 Tyler Street stop and desist the man- ufacturing of pottery and rental of rooms or apartments to transients. A memor- i andurn dated August 19, 1985, from Ted Stricklin was copied for tt~ council repor~- ing that a conditional Use permit was issued to a Mr. Hero on FE~ruary 5, 1985,. for the pottery operation and explained that the house has been used as an apart-t ment house since 1920. Mr. Glenn Abraham was recognized and explained that the - neighbors are complaining that Mr. Hero has violated the restrictions placed on his conditional use permit and contended that the R-l zoning has been violated because the present use as an apartment building lost its authority under the grandfather clause of the zoning ordinance because it has not been in continuous. use in that way. After responding to a series of questions about the present us~, Mr. Hero was recognized and explained that he does not do retail sales of his' pottery at this location. He presented the council with a petition including eight signatures in support of the present use of this property. He indicated that there are eleven bedrooms in the large home and would only lend itself to use by more than one family. Fire code compliance was also point:ed out as a consideration by Council member Hunt. Mayor Shirley indicated that he and Hr. Stricklin would look into the matter. The council received a letter dated August 6, 1985, from Richarcl Ogden expressirig I his appreciation for the hospi tali ty extended to him by the local people when he I attended the Jazz Festival. A letter dated August 13, 1985, from Mayor Shirley tò Mr. Ogden was also copied for the council thanking him for his letter. 184 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 20, 1985 Cont. .__u -- ,----.-- -.----- ------- ,-----------,_._, --'--'---- ------- -i-~'-l:~~~:~;O~-Clifford C. B~n~~~-~:~:~th Har~; dat~ August 9, 1985, was cOPied- for the council requesting a status report on the Jackson Bequest. Mr. Stricklirl and Mayor Shirley explained that they are waiting on a contractor to provide th~m I with some estimates that will allow them to determine whether the proposed projec~ I can be constructed within the funds available from the gift. Mayor Shirley indicated ~ he felt this was necessary to assure that the project would be completed. I IA letter dated August 14, 1985, from Keith Harper to Randy Durant of the Jefferson I County Health Department was copied for the council advising him about a prelim- I I inary agreement with John Stirrat to maintain the sewer system for the Island Vis~a subdivision. A response from Mr. Durant dated August 20, 1985, was also copied for I the council requiring that the contract be modified to eliminate the three year ¡limit and continue in perpetuity if the ban on building permits is to be lifted. I Mr. Harper explained the ramifications this would have on the operations of the I sewer system and future annexation of the property. A discussion ensued on the procedure and feasibility of annexation. It was agreed that before the city goes I any further on this request, the existing system needs to be tested and evaluated to determine if it is sound. Mr. Harper explained that he would like the city to try to work something out because of potential legal action. The council received a letter on August 20, 1985 from John Murray clarifying his claim to the city for $500 which included some compensation for his time and in- convience. Mayor Shir ley recommended that the council make another motion on this claim paying them $500 "flat out" in settlement. After a brief discussion, council- member Ison made a motion to pay the claim in full which was seconded by Council- member Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. COft1MITTEE REPORTS I Parks and Property. Councilmember Ison reported that committee met to consider the request from the Chamber of Commerce for the land used for the information booth.! He made a motion that the city lease the property to the Chamber of Commerce for a nominal sum such as a dollar per year provided the Chamber of Commerce providesl the city with an accurate survey of the area involved which was seconded by Councå.l- member Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Ison explained that the co~t estimates are now in on the proposed development of the Kah Tai Park and it is , extremely high so the plans are being pared down to come within the budget of the, for the development. He indicated that it does appear now that the city will be I able to satisfy the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreations requirements I within the budget. Legislative and Environmental. Mr. Harper asked if the committee has reached a conclusion on the request to change C-1 zoning to allow mini-storage facilities. Councilmember Jones indicated that they would dig out the request. Homes Tour. Mr. Harper asked if the council would be willing to have City Hall I open during the Homes Tour this September 21st and 22nd. After a brief discussion, Mayor Shirley indicated that it would be open because of the councifs willingness Ito provide the manpower necessary. ¡Appointments. Mayor Shirley announced the appointment of Pete Kaiser to the IJefferson County/Port Townsend Shorelines Advisory Commission and his reappoint- ment to the Library. He also announced the appointment of Denny Sullivan to the Library Board. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the appointments for Pete Kaiser which was seconded by Councilmember Jones land passed unanimously by voice vote. ! NEW BUSINESS I I ¡Sign Ordinance. Councilmember Ison made a motion that the Council conduct a pubHc I ¡hearing on the proposed sign ordinance during the regular meeting on October 1,1985, ¡which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. ¡ I I I ! RESOLUTION ID. 85-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATING THE PORT TOWNSEND LEADER AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE CITY i iCouncilmember lmislund made a motion to adopt this resolution which was seconded by iCouncilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. I \ I I I 185 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 20,1985 Cant. - ----------------- -- ~.._--- -~- -----~-~-- .. ------------- ------------ ---'- -------- -- --, ----- --------------- ADJOURNMENT I the meeting adjourned at! There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared 8:29 P.M. I Attest: ~~7 4~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 3, 1985 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 3rd day) of September, 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 Imis- lund, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, and Jim Parker. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Deputy Clerk- Treasurer Vera Franz. MINUTES I Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of August 20, 1985, as written and to dispense woth the reading of them which was seconded by Council- member Kenna 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 Kah Tai Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Services $26,516.53 2,314.35 2,196.32 246.70 70.87 71.67 10,172.07 4,306.73 .. ¡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 vote. COMMUNICATIONS I A letter dated August 7, 1985, from Armando Gonzales, Municipal Coordinator for the city of Jalapa, Nicaragua, to Mayor Shirley was copied for the council re- questing that he visit their country to have an exchange. A letter dated August 21, 1985, from Robert A. Levin, Executive Director of the Peninsula Development Association to Mayor Shirley was copied for the Council re-; questing that the city pay $500 to the association for legal fees incurred in making an offer to preserve the rail corridor on the North Olympic Peninsula along with the appropriate agreement. RESOLUTION NO. 85-28A A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE PENINSULA DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION TO CONTRIBUTE FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO STUDY ACQUISITION OF THE RAILROAD