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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESS lilT OF MJi.RCH 21, 1967 CONTINUED
Counti1man Lindsey stated that the cfummittee had not met on the proposed vacation thät he had
looked it over and recommended that tll.e Street Supt. the City Engineer and the corr1'11Ïttee take a
look on the proposed vacations. Mari10u Green Planning Commisš.on chairman said that the planning
comrnission was opposed to the vacation of the streets and alleys. Councilman Hoglund rmde a
motion seconded by Councilman Lindsey to continue the hearing until the next regular session of
the council. Motion carried.
MðBILE HOME ::EJ,uUNG
Councilman Hoglund said he woul.d like to get the ball rolling on the Mobile Homes and said
that he had been through one. of. the homes in question and they were lovely dv/elli.ng but still
f'elt even though you can change them f'rom a mobile object they still give the appearänce of a
mobile home and his ~eeling on the matter right now until we get zoneing we should not tamper
with our existing ordinances. He also f'e1t this type of structure should be and have some contrøl
p1äced upon it as to the areas to where it can be set up in the city. . II
Mr Morgan asked the council if they would ok or give him the right to sell lots at the preseni
area at 10th & Sheridan, for mobile homes.
City Attorney stated that the coundil could not. XX Marilou Green ðhairman of the Planning
Commission said that Mr. Morgan & lVIr Smith had requested street vacations in. that area for a
mobile home park, the council turned down the reo"uest and at that time the planning commision
had also recommended not to vacate the streets, but the planning commission felt thb.t there
was nothing wrong with that site for a mobile home park.
Cit~ Attorney Abraham stated th~t if a Mobile Home Park was developed and properly qualified
f'or seweröge, water & etc, then he could sell or rent space inside the park.
Mr Zeke Howe representing the VFW requested that the city provide sidewalk ffacilities for
flagstaf'fs, saying that the holes in the sidewalk in front of business houses had been f'illed
in and they should be re-bored. Mayor Sullivan referred the request to the Street Supt.
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ADJOURNIVŒNT
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As there was no f'urther bus iness to come before the CÐunc il at tlÜs time it was moved by
Councilman Siebenbaum seconded by Councilman Judy that the meet~ng do now adjourn. Motion
carried.
MAYOR MJi'/J1< ~, ,¿ ¡:t:; ~/}'¿)
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESS IiN OF APRIL 4, 1967
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April 4, 1967
Port Townsend, Washington
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 4th d~y of April
1967 at 7:30 p.m. in t11e council chambers of the city hall. Mayor Sullivan presiding.
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ROLL CALL
Officers and members present were as follows: ~ayor Sullivan, City Attorney Abnhahm, City
Clerk Youngblood, Councilmen Carter, Siebenbaum, Ruby, Judy, Hoglund, Swietzer, Councilman
Lindsey ab sent.
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION
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Tl'le minutes of the previous session were read in full and it WäS moved by Councilman Judy
seconded by Councilman Hoglund that the minutés be approved as read and the Mayor and City
Clerk sign same. Motion carried.
BILLS & CLAIMS
The following bills and ~laims as audited by the Finance Committee were presented and acted
upon as fOllows:
CURRENT EXPENSE FUND---------------------Voucher No.
WATER FUlID-------------------------------¥)ucher No.
STREET FUND------------------------------Vouhcer No.
GARBAGE FUND-----------------------------Voucher No.
LIBRARY FUND-----------------------------Voucher No.
PARK FUND--------------------------------Voucher No.
FIR3M~~ P~NSION & RELIEF FU~ID------------Voucher No.
ORDINANCE NO. 1321----------~------------Voucher No.
ORDINANCE NO~ 1506-----------------------Voucher No.
4619
1455
951
913
1146
638
154
250
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---14'897.54
--- '7,356.84
--- ,2,114.20
---$2,611.87
---$ 747.41
---I 537.58
--- 25.34
---'4,619.00
---$65,509.41
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through
4660
1477
963
928
1169
651
155
252
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It was moved by Councilman Hoglund seconded by C~)uncilman Ruby that the bills & claims be
approved as read and that the Mayor and City Clerk draw warrants upon the proper funds for
payment of same. Motion carried.
OFFICERS REPORT
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CITY CLERK'
The city clerk repor ted the regular s alè!py warrants for the Month of March 1966.
CURRENT EXPENSE FUlID--------------------Voucher No.
WATER FUIID---------~--------------------Voucher No.
STREET FUND-----------------------------Voucher No.
GARGABE FUND----------------------------Voucher No.
LIBRARY FUND----------------------------Voucher No.
PARK FUND-------------------------------Voucher No.
FIREMEN PENSION & RELIEF FUND-----------Voucher No
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4601 through 4618 ---1'4'893.50
1448 through 1454 --- 2,214.65
947 throußh 95C --- 983.28
908 through 912 ---$1,983.55
1145-----------------$ 360.60
637------------------$ 273.58
152 through 15~j ---$ 275.00
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. TREASURER RE ORT
The treasurers report was read in full for the :,10nth 0:": .úarch 1967 and was ordered filed.
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POLICE RE.iJORT
The police report was read in full for the Month of .¡la:>ch 1967 and was ordered f'i1ed.
BUILDING P2RMI'IS
The following building permit was presented and acted upon as f'ollows:
Henery Decker, Garage, 20'X24', Frame, 31st & Bheridan, :!?1,500.00.
It was moved by Councilman Ruby seconded by Councilman Siebenbaum that the building permit
be granted. Motion carried.
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C O.,rr.mNI CA TI ONS
The f'ollowin~ communication was presented and acted u~on as follows:
From ß~s Irene J. Grady
Port Townsend '.In.
April 4, 1967
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The Honorable Mayor Dennis Sullivan
Ci ty Hall
Port Townsend, Washington
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
I am writing tl~is letter to inquire if' our Committee mi~~t prevail upon you to take a gr~up
"Ci ty Tourll on the evening of' April 18th, and come back to my home for dinner bef'ore Co..mci1
meeting that evening.
Recently we have been taking such tours, and although we do pass by areas reßular1y, we have
f'ound that one is apt to see more when you are really out f'or that Furpose.
We will obtain some bus conveyance, and members could be picked up at the City Hall at 5:00 p.m.
or some time wl'1ich would be convenient. The 1'(mr s~~ou1d take about an hour, and I promise to
get you to the meeting on time.
So th t you may keep abreast with this program, I am enclosing IIfta11y Sheets"which have been
distributed to all clubs, mailed with FOE April mailing, PTA, Churches, and Teen Groups.
We appr4ciate the monumental takk you are doing f'or the betterment of' Port Townsend, and wish
to cooperate in any way you may consider worthwhile.
Please advise me what might be your pleasure.
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Sincerely,
Irene J. Grady
Chairman, Mayor's Beautification Com.'11ittee
Mayor Sullivan asked each councilman if' they could or would attend, he also said that it
included the City Attorney and City Clerk, City Attorney Abraham reminded the Mayor that it
was only f'or the r'l'layor and Ci ty Councilmen w, ,0 were invited to attend.
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CALL ?OR IUDS
The :Jity Clerk asked the councils permission to call f'or bids f'or Liability Insurance f'or the
City of' Port Townsend, Bids to be open3d )Iay 2nd 1967. It was moved by Councilman Hoglund
seconed by Councilman Ruby that the city clerk be autúorized to call for bids. Motion carried..
RESOLUTION 67-1
The f'ollowinp; resolution was read and acted upon as f'ollows:
A R~SOLUTION AUT.WRIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CITY TRi~ASUHER TO TRANSFER THE SUT/I OF
$47, 050.00 FROL1 THE 1967 SE;dER CDNSTRUCT:'ON
~:j1LJND UNDER ORDI NANCII: NO. 1506 'fð THE 1967
WATER.;:-S:i:.I~R REV ~NUE BOND RSDE:~i'TION FUND.
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOV/NSEND, IN REGULA~q SES.3ION ASSEJ'I1BLED, DO HEREBY RESOLVE:
That the City Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to transf'er the sum of'
$47,050.00 from the 1967 Sewer Constructioj Pund under Ordinance No. 1506, to the 1967 Water-
Sewer Revenue Bond Redemption Fund, f'or the purpose of' pa~ing interest and debt charges for the
f'irs t year on the 1967 Por t Townsend ja ter-Sewer Revenue Bond s, under said Ord:J.nance No. 1506.
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Passed this
day of' April, 1967
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, ayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Approved as to Form
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City Attorney
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City Attorney Abraham stated that to get the revenue bond money into the appropriate bond
reserve f'und so the interest on the bonds f'or the first year c~mld be P?id. .Lt, was moved by
CouncilmanSiebenbm m seconded by Counc il:;lan Ruby that R)solution 67-1 be pa s 'ed. r,Iotion cÐrried.
RESOLUTION 67-2
The following resolution was r;ad and acted uj'on as f'ollows:
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1ìiHt!;RZAS, the City of Port Townsend, Washington desires to provide
buting to an over-all program for future community development, the
values, the prevention of' conditions tending to cause urban.blip;ht,
general health~ saf'ety and welfare of its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, the State Department of' Commerce and Economic Development, under authority of'
for a planning study contri-
preservatipn of' community
and the promotion of the
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Ch~ters 157 and 215, statutes 1957, Regular Session, may provide planning assistance for such
a program and receive f'inancial assistance from the Urban Renewal Administration, as authbrized
by Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954; as amended by the Housing Act of 1959 and again by
the Housing Act of 1960; now, therefore, be it '
RESOLVED, that the Ci ty Council of Port Townsend, Washington ,r18reb;y requests the State De¡:s. rt-
ment of commerce and Economic Development to provide planning assistance under authority of
Chapters 157 and 215, Statutes 1957, Regular Session, with such financial assistance as may
be provided by the Urban Renewal Administration, under aut~::.ority of Secion 701 of' the Housing
Act of 1954 (P.L. 860, 83rd Congress), as amended by the Housing Act of 1959 (P.L. 86-372, 86th
Congress). That such planning assistance is more particularly described in a project descriptio:l
that is attached hereto and made a part of this resolution as if fully set forth herein.
THAT, the City Council, subject to approval of such planning assistance by the State and
Federal authorities, hereby authorizes:
(a) payment to the State Departrnent of Commerce and Economic Development of a sum not to
exceed $2,649.00 in cash and,
(b) use of personnel of the City for technical assistance in this project, which assistance
has an estimated value or $975.00.
~tIAT, the total estimcated cost.of the City's project as planned is $10,870.00
THAT, the Mayor of Port Townsend, ~Vashington be, and he hereb;r is, authorized and empowered to
execute in the name of' the City Council all necessary contracts and agreements to implement and
carry out the purposes specified in this resolution. ,
Passed by the City Council of' the City of Port Townsend this .1th day of April, 1967.
Ef'f'ective Immediately.
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DENNIS SULLIVAN,
Mayor
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GALE I. YOUNGBLOOD, Clerk
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Marilou Green Chairman of the Planning Commission said that the resolution WaS just a formality
ttat the tøta1 figure mentioned in the resolution envolves funds other than city of Port Tovmsenft
funds, it is planning the third and final phase of planning wllÌeh wi 11 include more land ana1ysi~,
preparation 01' final plans for future land usage, community facilities, mayor thourfares and etcij
It was moved by Councilman Hoglund seconded by Councilman Swietzer that resolution 67-2 be
passed. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIJN 67-3
The following resolution was read and acted upon as follows:
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING YrlE EXPENDITillìE OF
~Þ147 .60, FROM APPROPRIATE DEPARTMI!:lJTAL FUNDS
FOR THE REQUIRED EDUCATION OF CITY PER~;oNELL.
IN ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.
WIŒREAS, the uniform accounting procedures of
attendance of various city ~ rsonell at classes
ViliEREAS, said education is for the benef'it of
of city business, n0W therefore;
BE IT RESOLVED:
that the sum of $147.60 be expe~ded from appropriate departmental funds for the education
of various city personell in accounting procedures reqtÜred by the aa9.te Auditor of the State
of Washington, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized ö.nd directed
to issue warrants for the purpose.
Passed at a regular meeting of City Council of the City of' Port Townsend, This
1967.
the State Auditor have resulted in the necessary
in municipà1 acc:ounting procedures, ö.nd,
the City, and necessary for the profBr conduct
day of April,
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Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Approved as to f'orm:
City Attorney
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The City Clerk explained the above resolution, saying that the State Auditors Office had
authorized the expenditure for schooling, that the Federal, State and munciipals were trying to
get a uniform bookkeeping system, the school was a twelve week course, every tuesday evening
from 7 to 10. After a few sly remarks, it was moved by Councilman Siebenbaum seconded by
Councilman Ruby that Resolution 67-3 do now pass. Motion carried. .
PUBLIC HEARING
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The Public Hearing for street vacation which was held over until th:Ls regular sêssion was again
held for passage or rejection.
Councilman Siebenbaum stated that Councilman Lindsey who was chairman of the street committee
could not be here this evening and had asked him to report for the cmmnittee. He said that they
had talked it over and thö.t due to some bills before the legislature on vacation of streets whic
had been held up, they felt it woilild be best at this time to reject the petition until it Wé3..S
found out just what would be passed. Councilman Siebenbaum made a motion seconded by Councilman
Judy that the request for vacating said streets be denied at this ti~3. Motion carried.
CQI'...IJ.¡IITTEE REP.'ORTS
Councilman Judy reported on the request for new improved street lights ö.t Monroe & Lawrence ana
at Franklin ~ Monroe. He said that he would like to hold the request over until he could chêck
~ith the City Clerk on finances. ;
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Mayor Sullivan asked the Street Supt. if' he had taken care of the holes in the sidewalk for
Wlag standaràs, Mr Arey said that he had not gotten to it yet but would as soon as possible. It
¡was sugge§ ted tha t the bus iness men buy brackets. and ins tall them on meters in fron t of their
,place of business.
Mayor Sullivan brought up the subject of old cars arpÑnd the city, he asked the City Attorney
and the Chief of Police to draw up an ordinance that would tal<:e care of the matter. City Attorœy
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- Abraham said thé:lt he and the Chief' of ?olice already had an ordinance in mind, one wiÜch wmld
empower the police depcœtment to issue citations to the owners of any vehicle r:a rked for more
than 24 hours on any city street. ì~1aycr Sullivan asked tne City Attorney if' he would have such
an ordinance f'or the next regular session.
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Mr Frank Badolato - Resident Ensineer for the Sewer project said that he would like to know the
date of the Rody Festiíta1 so that he could inf'orm the ,contractors who in turn would clean up and
would not be in the roé:ld during the f'estiva1. Nayor ùul.livan inf'ormed J~ Badolato thät the
festival would be f'rom the 15th to the 21st of' May.
ADJOURNMENT
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As there was no further bus iness to come before the counc i1 at this time it was mov ed by
Councilman Carter seconded by Counc i1man Siebenbaum that the meet inn:, do now adjourn. ltIotLm
carried.
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-IIHUT:Œ:S OF T1ß R i:GUL1-\.R 'J~<::S.(3I ON OF APRIL 18th 1967
April 18th 1967
Port Townsend, IJashir¡p;, ton
The City Council of' th.3 City of' Port Townsend met in re>;lÜär s ess ion tfuis 18th day of' Apr il
1967 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of the City Hall. 7<1ayor Sullivan presiding.
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ROLL CfI.LL
Of'f'ic ers and members pres en t y¡ere as follows: ;"layor Sullivan, Ci ty Attorney Abraham, City
C13rk Youn~b100d, Councilmen Carter, 3iebenbaum, Ruby, Judy, Hoglund, 3wietzer. Councilman
Lindsey Absent.
~;INUTES OF Tim PREVIJUS S,:::S3ION
The minutes of' the previous sess:!.on '¡'lere read in f'u11 a::1d it was :l1oved by Councilman Judy
seconded by Council.man Ruby thé:lt the minutes be approved as read and the dayor and City Clerk
sign same. i.lotion carried.
BUILDING pc¿; RIU'l'S
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The following bui1din~ permits were yresented und acted upon as f'ollows:
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Glenn Archer, House, BJ.ock 01 lot 2&4, :;~ontana Addn, 58th Street. $6,000.00.
H. B. ~eak1ey, Addition to home, 14'X26', Frame, 816 Casso $750.00.
Geor~e F. Anderson, Carport, 16'X22', Frame, 1210 Cherry. $400.00.
I',1ax Plattner, Lower Ceå1ing, 936 ',later St. ~~300. 00
It was moved by Councilman Ruby seconded by Counc ilman Siebenbaum that the bu:~lding re rmit s
be ~ranted. Motion carried.
CIDMMUNICATJONS
The followinß colTImunication was presented and acted upon as f'0110ws:
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Honorable Mayor and City C~unilmen.
I wish to make application for license to operate ar:lUse':1ent devÜ~es in my establishment known
as Tami I s Tavern, f'ormerly known äS Pete's Tavern. ßncl03 e is check f'or ~~500.00 to cover same.
Thank you
I:Iax Plattner
It was moved by Councilman Ruby seconded by Councilman Swietzer that th3 application be
granted. ~otion carried.
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ORDINANCc~ ]10. 1509
Ordinance ~-o. 1509 was presented and acted upon a" f'01101¡1s:
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AN ORDINANCE R~GULAI{TIlJG ',l'RAF:'IC, FIXDTG
:..IAXIJ..'lU'.Π~iOUHS OF ill RKIHG OR STA>;DING OF
VEIUCL ~S ON srrR~ET3 AND RIGHT 01" ','fAYS,
PROVIDDTG FOR ]!;XCEJ'TIO=TS TIEIŒTO, AHD
PRO Œ3ITIN} TH j PARKING OF VE.UCLjf;S NOT
')gARING VALID LIC¡~IL)ß PLATI~S OH CITY STRE~TS,
PROVIDING P:::NAL'l'I;:~S FOR TE VI OLA'l'ION TH~R:20F,
!Üm R~P '~LING ORDJNANC ~S IìT CO1~'l:j1LICT TT~RE ,~'ITH.
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It was moved by C~uncilman Hoß1und seconded by Councilman Judy that the f'irst reading of Ord.
No. 1509 be consldered the second readinß and the third reading be by title only. Motion
Carried.
T~:IRD READING OF ORD. EO. 1509
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Ordinance No. 1509 was again read f'or the third time by title only and it was moved by Counci1nan
Rub:' seconded by Councilman Swietzer that Ord. No. 1509 do now pass. Motion carried.
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:~PO:(TS
Councilman Judy reportin~ for the Li~ht Col11illittee said that he had checked to request f'or