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COUNCIL MEETING -Regular Session ^Q p5/^972
Council Chambers
Members Present:Robert E.Hill,W.B.Moe,Gordon M.Ebbert,Otto M Skaug,Ernest V.Lindelland Michael Boyle.Councilman Norman Johnson was absent.
Mayor Skaug called the meeting to order.Pastor Gordon Braun of the Immanuel Lutheran Church gave
the invocation.
Mayor Skaug called for approval of the minutes of the previous meeting on July 11.1972.Motion byBoyletha?theMinutes be approved as written.Second by Lindell.Motion carried.
REGULAR BILLS TOTAL AMOUNT PAID
FundGENERAL «".»«#
STREET 107 46
ARTERIAL STREET ,198 38
PARK ?59 46LIBRARY,444*79URBANARTERIALi'™'„
WATER/SEWER 7 «4 82
SANITATION 2 432 84EQUIPMENTRENTAL*,**&.**
Motion by Hill that the regular bills be paid.Second by Boyle.Motion carried.
Warrant No'si 2789 through 2857 in the amount of $33,999.35 were approved for payment.
PUBUC HEARING -LID NO.27 -KNOLLS VISTA DRIVE /Q7P
Mayor Skaug opened the public hearing and asked City Engineer Weaver to give a P^entation ofjhattheLIDconsistsof.He stated the original petition requested bythe home owners from Ridge Road toP^ne D^vlanHlso paving for Pine to Northshore be considered in the petition The School Board adoptsa3W«Hotltl0n as well as the City,and the people on the one side of the street should decide.Theladvthatlivesat429KnollsVistaDriveindicatedthatshenotbeconsideredinfavorofthepetitioneventhoughshehassignedinfavor.Legally she should get an opposition petition.
ingly arrived at what each property owner owes on the LID,and atthis time we nave
preliminary notices to property owners.
Mayor Skaug called for comments or questions from those citizens attending the public hearing and in
structed they direct them to the Council only.
by itself would carry and he would pay for that.
Councilman Hill -inquired of Weaver as to what is the possibility of leaving the.sidewalks in?
wishes to chopoff Pine Drive, that is their prerogative.
Ann Roth,residing at 429rlis Vista ^•lS^^^^S^^'^tX^S^^!L?£!n£f^.*&Z£$%Z:&^&%&K%*.w»they have so much against It.
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a little bit better;the School Board and the City should pay more than one-half,since they are
using it more.>
RichWeaver stated that the Law specifies the method to determine the allocation;in that case it is -/——«
quite strict.
There were no further comments or questions from the citizens,therefore,Mayor Skaug closed this ?
portion of the public hearing.
Written letters protesting LID NO. 27 were read.One was received from the Washington Congregational
Conference as legal owners of Pilgrim Congregational Church.Another was read from Anna and August Roth,
owners of property at 429 Knolls Vista Drive.
Mayor Skaug inquired of Rich Weaver - - If the Council would exclude Pine Drive,what would be the ratio ?
and Rich Weaver stated - 63%for,and 37%against,not including Mrs.Roth or the church.
Mrs.Roth stated that her protest was regarding the fact they understood all of their sidewalks would be
ripped out and new ones put in -will our sidewalks stay in then -is that correct?
Mayor Skaug asked Rich Weaver's confirmation,and he stated yes,but the curbs that are sunken and
broken would have to be replaced.
Mrs.Roth stated that,under those circumstances,she wishes to withdraw her protest if their sidewalks •
would not be replaced.
City Engineer Weaver assured Mrs.Roth to that effect.Also stated the ratio:.,would then change to
71%in favor,and 29%against.
Councilman Hill stated that he thought the setback from the curb regarding the sidewalks,should be
cleared up,since a majority indicated they would prefer the sidewalk against the curb.
Rich Weaver explained there.are approximately 3 or 4 lots that do not have sidewalks,and those.with
partial sidewalks we can probably jog back to 5 feet and join it in with the curb.
Angelo Naccaroto at 403 Knolls Vista Drive,stated he has 10 feet of sidewalk on his property across thefrontwitha10-foot setback, andif his existing portion of sidewalk is moved backandwill haveto pay for ^^^newsidewalkingacross the entire frontof his property he would not go for it.He has signed the petition r^
on the basis that the existing portion of sidewalk would stay intact.
Rich Weaver stated the City owns from the back of the curb 10 feet,and usually we have a five^-foot *
utility strip and five feet of sidewalk,and we would still retain the five-foot utility strip in back of
the sidewalk which people use as their own,which is common.*
Motion by Hill that the public hearing be closed.Second by Lindell.Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO.647 -ESTABLISHING LID NO.27 -KNOLLS VISTA DRIVE
rA\The ordinance was read by title only. Mayor Skaug stated that the ordinance is subject to amending ^
"as it now embodies Knolls Vista Drive from Ridge Road to Pine Drive from Knolls Vista Drive to North-shore Drive.Councilman Boyle recommended to delete Pine Drive from LID No. 27and go back to the ,rp
original LID from Ridge Road to Pine Drive and not encompassing Pine Drive.Second by Moe.w-«Councilman Hill asked City Engineer Weaver if at the corner ofMr.Styner's property where it joins Pine,^
will there be a storm drain there?Rich Weaver stated yes,there would be a storm drain there,and included •*«
in the project.Motion carried.QT'
Motion by Lindell to adopt the ordinance as amended.Second by Boyle.Motion carried.O
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FINANCING OF LID NO.26 AND LID NO.27
A letter was read from Finance Director,Charles Davenport,that at a recent meeting of the Firemen's
Relief and Pension Board they agreed that the pension fund would offer to purchase the warrants and/or
notes issued by the above referenced LID's.Said warrants to carry a 6%interest rate.He recommended
that the City Council approve the sale of LID #26 and #27 warrants and/or notes to the Firemen's Pension
Fund at the rate of 6%interest.He stated the two combined LID's should total approximately $25,000
Councilman Moe inquired if the City advertises for the purchase of these notes?
Charles Davenport stated that the Council has the authority to negotiate the sale.If they go through
a bonding company,they have to pay a brokerage fee,and it is much more costly,and also doubts
whether we can get a 6%interest rate on this small amount of LID;the last one on Northshore was at 65%.
Motion by Hill that Mr.Davenport's recommendation be accepted.Second by Ebbert.Motion carried.
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/CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -LARSON SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT //jJ")
A letter was readfrom Ron Baker of the City Engineering Department stating that bids for the construction
of the Larson Sewage Treatment Plant were opened at 2:00 P.M.(PDST)by the City Clerk on July 12, 1972.
Bid summary sheet tabulations and engineers'estimates were submitted with the letter,and recommended
the City Council award the contract to McMillin Brothers Constructors of Richland,Washington for
$513,660.00 with the award based on the approval of the Department of Ecology and the U.S.Environ
mental Protection Agency.
A letter was also read from Stevens,Thompson &Runyan,Inc.,consulting engineers on the project,
recommending the award be made to McMillin Brothers Constructors.The letter further-stated that one
item does need clarification prior to award.The bidder listed Polcon's name as manufacturer for items
other than the submerged aerators .Probably the representative for Polcon quoted a price for supplying
a group of equipment. Thus they were inadvertantly listed as manufacturer. All items,other than the
submerged aerators having Polcon specified as manufacturer need to be corrected.Also the manufacturer
for the air conditioning equipment is not clear.They asked to clarify the above with the contractor.
Councilman Hill asked as to what percent does the City pay on this,and Rich Weaver stated,the City
.pays 52%, 33% by EPA,and 15%by the Department of Ecology.
Mayor Skaug commented that this is a great deal less than some other figures agreed upon some time
ago-something like $800,000,and are we accomplishing the same?
Rich Weaver stated,there is some landscaping to be bid on later.Councilman Lindell asked -Then
this completes everything but some landscaping which we will bid separately?Rich Weaver states,yes,
this project is complete,at about $300,000 less.There is no sin for being lower,but we can never go
higher.Also noted that the items Stevens,Thompson & Runyan referred to in their letter have been
clarified with the contractor.
Motion by Boyle that the bid of McMillin Brothers be accepted.Second by Lindell.Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -MICROFILMING EQUIPMENT _
/o/7AletterwasreadfromWm.J.Bjork,Police Chief,stating that on February 22,1972,bids were opened '
as authorized by Council on Microfilm equipment and supplies.One bid was received from Eastman Kodak
Company in the amount of $7,296.50 plus local,State and Federal taxes.The acceptance of the bid
«#has been held up,pending clearance with the State Law &Justice Planning Office for Federal Funds in
the amount of $10,388.00 for the operation of the project to improve the record system of the Police Depart
ment.Clearance was received from the Law &Justice Planning Office on July 13,1972.He recommended
acceptance of the bid of Eastman Kodak Company in the amount of $7,296.50 plus taxes.
'Upon inquiry by Mayor Skaug whetherthis bid is still valid after six months delay, Police Chief Bjork
stated that it was.Also that within this $10,388 there is some training money as salary for personnel
in addition to our regular staff to do the actual conversion work,that is financed in the project itself.
Motion by Ebbert to accept the Eastman Kodak bid.Second by Boyle.Motion carried.
n *ORDINANCE - SANITARY LANDFILL CHARGES (1st reading)
The ordinance wasreadbytitle only.City Engineer Weaver stated that thereare changes in the areas ''$3
of new consideration with the County and recognizing that seme costs should be born by the contractor
from the Larson areas and then we are askfcrg to change the landfill rates.We knew we had to allocate
some costs and establish them and then renegotiate with the contractor.The first step is the ordinance
establishing the new rates and then we are coming back with a new contract with Western Refuse,and
a final agreement with the County,but they have already agreed to pay their share directly to us.
Motion by Skaug to pass the first reading of the ordinance.Second by Hill.Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO.576-VACATION OF PORTION OF BLANCHETTE AVENUE
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A letter was read from Community Development Director,Larry Hibbard,stating that theCity has receiv
ed a request from Mr.Love to vacate Blanchette Avenue along the southern edge of Tracts 23 and 35 of
the Park Orchard Tracts.Blanchette Avenue,originally Sixth Avenue was*platted as a part of the Park
Orchard Tract in 1914 and is unimproved.Since then,Earl Road has been platted parallel to Blanchette
only 100 feet to the south,leaving only one row of lots between the two streets.
The Item has been referred to the Planning Commission and it is their recommendation that the street be
vacated with the following conditions:The City retain all necessary utility easements.The City require
payment from Mr.Love of one-half of the value of the vacated right of way as it constitutes an outright
grant of land to Mr .Love.Because of a previous court decision,the entire right of way if vacated,
reverts to Mr.Love.Future right of way needs in this area can be obtained when Tracts 23 and 35 are
platted.
He recommended that the Council adopt a resolution setting a date for a hearing before the Council,at
which time the street vacation can be considered.
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Resolution No.575 was read by title only setting the date fora public hearingon August 22,1972 at
8:00P.M. in the City Hall for the purpose of determining the advisability of vacating the above
referred to street.
Motion by Boyle that the resolution be adopted.Second by Skaug. Motion carried.
•GARDEN HEIGHTS ADDITION NO.2 -SEWER
Aletterwas read from John E.Calbom,City Attorney,and also one from John R.Lewis.City AttorneyCalbomstated that he has conferred at lengthwith Mr.Kenison,attorney for Ed Ebel and Mr.Lewis,attorneyfor Ann Shadduck,with reference to installation of the sewer line which was*requiredin
connection with the platting of Garden Heights No. 2 Addition. Reference is made to John Lewis'letterwhereanofferof$5,000 is made jointly by Ed Ebel and Ann Shadduck in full settlement ofthe obligation
to install a sewer line from BalsamStreet along Ninth Avenue to its intersection with Division StreetTheCityAttorneyrecommendedthattheCityacceptthisofferonconditionthatthehook-up charges tobepaidbyotherpropertyownersas a condition to using the sewer line be remitted to the City.This willbeacityinstalledsewerline ratherthan a platterinstalledline andall future connection charges will
be paid[directly tbthe City. It is also important that the sewer line beinstalled so that the-lots acquiredDytheCityinGarden Heights No. 2 through LID foreclosure have sewer service available and be market
able to sell.In turn byaccepting this offer Attorney Lewis stipulates that the Citywill give.Ed Ebeland
V?n shadduck a hold harmless agreement and release two bonds:American Surety Company Bond No 37-550-048;and Transamerica Insurance Group Bond No.5730-00-16.
CityAttorney Calbom stated there is anotherdivisionto the North and South of this addition flhat willeventuallyberequiredtopayaportionoftyingintothesewerandtheCitywouldbereimbursedbyother
property owners that would hook upto this sewerline. It is probably going to cost the City initially tocompletethat line becausethe $5,000 won'tdoit, and recoup some partofthe cost by property ownerstyingintothatin the future. City Engineer Weaver estimatedthe total cost of the sewerline at $14 000,and CouncilmanEbbert in quired where would those additional funds come from if we do it now.Weaverstated,possibly an emergency appropriation. We would like to get it done this Fall so we could sellthelots,but our work force can probably notgetto it untilthis Winter.The property sold would go into
the LID Guarantee Fund,and any amounts over and above that would apply to the cost in addition to the
$5,000.
Mayor Skaug inquired,if in order to assure the lots some marketability,would it be understandable that
the LID Guarantee Fund participate some way by actually assessing that fund for the improvement of the
property?
City Attorney Calbom stated,that he doubted that*,the law is quite strict on the use of the funds for that.
Assuming the indebtedness was paid out of the guarantee fund and that fund has to be paid back to assure
solvency of the fund.There is a controversy existing here.We do have a $7500 bond which would not
pay this anyway.We have been mulling this around for several months.Mr.Waggener discussed it and
I have discussed it,and under the circumstances we feel that the offer should be accepted.
Councilman Ebbert inquired - - This offer is to be accepted that we will put that line in?
Attorney Calbom -No,but it will have to be put in,or our lots will not be saleable.Three lots have
been sold before the question was raised.The City owns 29 lots,and sold three.
Motion by Ebbert to accept the offer in order to release the bonds,and accept the offer regardless how
we use it and is not restricted that we have to put this sewer in.Second by Skaug.
Mayor Skaug commented that the $5,000 would go into the Water and Sewer Fund and can be discussed
later.Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS \
Mayor Skaug brought up the incident of Mrs.Gxa&t Harris'little boy being saved by a neighbor boy.
He wondered if the City or any Agency recognize acts as such by Bruce Ware by saving the child's life,
and wondered if the City can in some way express some sort of opinion of commendation relative to such
an act.He has read of other cities having a "medal of heroism"or something of that nature for situations
that occur as this.He stated that Virginia and Bob Hill,grandparents of the child,are totally unaware of
his bringing this up before the Council.But this young man learned some life saving techniques and is a
credit to the community and the instructors of emergency first aid classes,to have presence of mind to
carry out what he had learned and saved a life.This might be an area for the Council to dwell upon.
Councilman Moe suggested writing him a letter of commendation and the Council present it to him at the
next Council meeting.
Councilman Ebbert suggested a small Inscribed plaque would be proper.
Councilman Boyle agreed regarding the plaque,and instead of using public funds,make it private.
Mayor Skaug appointed Councilman Boyle and Moe to take this upon themselves and use their own dis
cretion accordingly.
Virginia Hill stated that at the time of this near tragedy,the Fire Department was there in less than two
minutes.The boy did save the child's life,but still the Fire Department was there in no time at all,and
we appreciated that.
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VACATION OF PINE STREET
Jake Watterson presented a petition with approximately 90 signatures objecting to the vacation
of Pine Street.These were turned over to the Community Development Director to present to the
Planning Commission for consideration and recommendation.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
MAYOR -Otto M.Skaug
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