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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/08/1984 I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington May 8, 1984 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Duncan called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. I II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Duncan, Councilmen Gerberding, Haguewood, Hordyk, Schermer, Quast, Whidden. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, P. Carr, M. Cleland, R. French, J. Marsh, J. Pittis, R. Orton, G. Braun. Public Present: Janne Wilson. III - VI - SUSPENDED VII LEGISLATION Contents of Work Session The City Council discussed with staff portions of the eighteen various comprehensive plans and studies that are, one way or another, currently in effect in the City of Port Angeles, as active plans, plans being implemented, plans being referred to in some way, or plans being currently being updated. Topics of discussion were a master shoreline plan, utility and roadway related plans, parks and recreation plans (inCluding the Ellerbee study), and emergency services. Plans and alternatives were discussed in regard to the Sanitary Landfill, the Sewer Treatment Plant, the water supply system, etc. Manager Flostrom noted that short-range goals, those goals annually attainable, seem to be accomplished exceptionally well by the City. He stated that long-term goals might be better accomplished by being broken down into attainable annual tasks. He stated that there is a need to make the commitment, then break the goal and objective into tasks which can be attained on an annual basis in the budget. The Council then discussed with staff comprehensive power supply plans, noting that most complaints received on billings are due to the demand charges. The discussion then moved to the topic of parks and recreation. The Council reviewed with staff the current Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan, which was established in 1978. The Council and staff considered the possibility of reducing the number of parks within the City in order to provide funding for improvements and improved maintenance to the parks. The topic of a proposed CJ.VJ.C center, convention center, or community center was discussed. Manager Flodstrom stated 'that consensus is needed on what the majority of citizens wish to develop. Once that is accomplished and the consensus has been reached, he stated that the City needs to work to accomplish that objective. Emergency services was then discussed by the Council and staff. The Police Chief stated that it is the policy of the Police Department to attempt to look three to five years ahead for emergency services activities. The Council discussed with staff the existence of a disaster response plan. Manager Flodstrom stated that the City does have such a plan as does the County. Fire protection was discussed. Manager Flodstrom indicated that emphasis is now on fire prevention rather than fire suppression. Manager Flodstrom then requested that the Council consider the topics and information discussed at this meeting and consider a means for moving from where we are now into preparation for the 1985 budget and establishing things within that budget that can be accomplished in 1985 as well as the first steps of things that might continue into 1990. Mayor Duncan then continued the meeting until May 22, 1984, at 7:00 P.M. At that time, other comprehensive plans are to be discussed. 141 142 CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 8, 1984 VIII ADJOURNMENT Mayor Duncan adjourned the meeting at 9:57 P.M. 2i M.i cJ tA'ano > Clerk ../J~L I I I