HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/19/1986I CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Whidden called the meeting to order at approximately 8:05 A.M.
II ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Public Present:
III LEGISLATION
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
April 19, 1986
Mayor Whidden, Councilmen Hallett, Hesla, McPhee, Quast,
Schermer, Stamon.
None.
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Manager Flodstrom, R. Orton, J. Pittis, D. Wolfe.
L. Leonard, M. Greubel, T. Pope, P. Alexander, A.
Thurber, J. Fairchild, R. Belfield, D. R. Bradshaw, J.
Cornell, J. Huett, G. Andersen, L. Ross, M. Martin, B.
LaRue, R. Reidel, L. McPhee, C. Carlson, H. Hampton, D.
Rudolf.
1. Purpose of the Public Meeting
The purpose of this public meeting was to accept further public comment on
the new City Hall.
Tom Pope, 323 West Third Street, felt the City was looking at a dynasty
enhancement to build City Hall where there would be no economic benefit.
Pete Alexander, 1114 East Third Street, expressed concerns with the
inclusion of City Light in the new City Hall. He opposed City Light
employees being located in the new facility and felt the plan had no
consideration for future growth. He stated City Light needed two buildings
under this proposal, and felt that if City Light was included in the new
facility, rates would increase. He suggested the new building have a
drive -up window facility with a vacuum tube system. He concluded by
stating that he had no problem with other areas of City government being in
the new facility, but encouraged building the new City Hall right and large
enough.
Marie Greubel, 315 West 15th Street, supported putting the project to the
voters. She felt she was mis- quoted in the EIS regarding the new City
Hall. She voiced opposition to the Council's methods of guiding the
affairs of the City.
Roger Reidel, 319 West 15th Street, asked what Federal funding would be
lost if the City did not "rush into" this new City Hall. He felt the City
could not afford the project.
Albert Thurber, 113 East Vashon, asked why build something that was not
going to be big enough today and encouraged building it with growth in
mind.
Roxanne Belfield, 2432 Woodside Circle, asked how the bonds will be paid
for.
Lu McPhee, 911 East Eighth Street, was opposed to the process used by the
City on this project.
Carl Carlson, 129 West Fogarty Avenue, said the previous City Council had
made this decision, and urged the present Council to re -think this issue.
John Huett, 1025 East Seventh Street, felt the town could not afford this
project.
Larry Leonard, 1030 Olympus Avenue, said he was not against a City Hall;
that it may be needed, but opposed the way the process had gone. He asked
if City Light rates or other rates would increase because of this project.
Finance Director Orton stated they would not.
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Carl Carlson told Councilmembers they seemed to have their minds made up
before re- thinking their position.
Roger Reidel, 319 West 15th Street, presented 1,500 signatures on
mechanized collection. He felt the decision on mechanized collection was
made before Council would receive the petition.
Haidee Hampton, 322 West Tenth Street, asked if economic hardships incurred
by proposed pollution control requirements would affect plans for the new
building. She felt the Council should take a better look at traffic and
parking at the Fourth and Chase site. She was opposed to closing Chase
Street and making Fourth street one -way.
Marie Greubel asked if the public will get a chance to vote on this issue.
Councilmen Hallett, Quast, Schermer and Mayor Whidden felt a public vote
was not needed.
Councilman Hesla stated he would agree to a vote of the people. Councilman
McPhee desired a vote of the people. Councilman Stamon was not present
during this portion of the meeting.
Larry Leonard requested an opportunity to speak at other City Council
meetings.
Roxanne Belfield felt Councilmembers should listen to the public and do
what the public wants.
Bill LaRue, 222 WeAt Park Avenue, felt public relations were not working.
He suggested proposing a ballot with a list of long -range projects.
IV ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Whidden adjourned the meeting at 10:40 A.M.
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