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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/22/1976 I I _I 139 CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED MEETING Port Angeles, Washington June 22, 1976 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson at 7:30 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Councilmen Anderson, Buck, Haguewood, Hordyk, Ross, Wray. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Whorton, Attorney Taylor, Clerk Parrish. D. Flodstrom, R. Orton, D. Frizzell, P. Carr, R. Parrish. Guests Present: D. Feeley, W. Smith, H. and M. Maker, R. Fjeldal, J. Miller, L. White, C. Cantell, J. Melton, J, Borte, A. Swiswyk, C. Main, C. Chidden, P. Philpott, J. Mera, B. Lynne, M. Stolley, M. Mattila. III, IV, AND V: Suspended. VI LEGISLATION 1. The first order of business was a report on the Liberty Bell Housing Construction Project. At the June 14, 1976 regular meeting, the Council authorized the Public Works Department to build a structure to house the replica of the Liberty Bell, with the selection of the bell housing design being referred to Committeemen Leo White, Bill Smith, Don Frizzell, Council- man Hordyk and a Park Board membe~ Manager Whorton reported that the Committee met on Thursday, June 17, 1976 to consider the four preliminary designs, two of which were pedestal type structures and two tower structures. A problem was brought to light con- cerning the pedestal designs in that the Veterans Memorial Monument would have to be moved to accorrunodate o'ne of these designs.and the'Veterans seriously objected to mavi ng, the monument. After cons i deri ng a 11 aspects of the des i gns, the Committee selected the tower design as the structure that would meet the need at this time. The structure under construction by the Public Works Department is a tower approximately thirty feet in height, with bell suspension approximately 10 feet from the ground and it is anticipated the total cost will not exceed $3,300 appropriation, Manager Whorton stated,' Bill Smith of the Lion's Club and Bicentennial Committeeman Leo'White were in attendance and both expressed their organization's approval of the bell tower structure. Carole Boardman then addressed the Council and voiced her opposition to the tower structure stating she felt the design was unattractive, too high, and did not aesthetically conform to the surrounding buildings;also, she felt it was unfortunate the designs were not published in the paper for citizen response and recommended consideration be given to having the bell at a lower level to be accessible for the people to view and touch. Manager Whorton responded that there were several things to be considered in selection of a design and the modified tower structure is a compromise, and, perhaps in three to four years, it may be possible to house the bell in a joint City - County facility, Several Councilmen expressed their views on this matter, the consensus being that at this time the important issue is to have the structure built to house the Liberty Bell in time to have the Bell ringable on July 4, 1976 to participate in the national bell ringing commemorating our nation's 200th birthday. Mrs. Boardman was pleased to hear this structure is not considered to be the permanent housing for the replica of the Liberty Bell. 140 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 22, 1976 VI LEGISLATION 2. Mayor Olson introduced and read in full Resolution No. 10-76 entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 10-76 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles authorizing the execution of a real estate contract between the City and the County of Cla11am for the sale by the City to the County of certain real property. Councilman Ross moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as read by Mayor Olson. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and unanimously passed by the Council. I Resolution No. 10-76 authorizes and directs Mayor Olson to execute on behalf of the City a real estate contract for the sale of real property to Cla11am County as the site for a new Courthouse. 3. The public hearing on the City of Port Angeles' Comprehensive Plan was opened by Mayor Olson at 7:45 P.M., with Mayor Olson then calling for comments from the audience regarding the Comprehensive Plan. No comments were forthcoming at this time. Manager Whorton then briefly reported on the proposed Comprehensive Plan which is substantially different from the "Poole" Plan adopted on May 6, 1965. He pointed out the relationship of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) to the plan and the subdivision and zoning regulation; made reference to the plan's innovative "policies" concept for regulating the future physical development of the City; and concluded by recommending the Council adopt the Comprehensive Plan. legal Publication 61876A NOTICE OF ADJOURNED MEETING TM June U. \976 regular meeting of the PorI Angeles City Council has been adjourned to TuesdaYI June 2~, \916 at 7:30 p.m. in the Counc,l Chombers al 134 W, Front Street. Port Angeles, W~S~~~g~O'i;ther items to ~e considered at said meeting WI Ii be the Comprehensi'tJe Plan, Courthouse Agreement. and the lawsuit liled by D.5,1-I.5, ((Incerning the- quality of !'he city's water supply. For the benefit of the audience, Planner Paul Carr then reported on the results of the twenty-one public hearings held on the plan since 1973, stated that as a result of the last two public hearings, the Planning Commission recommended "M" Street be designated an arterial rather than "L" Street, and presented an illustrative example of the development of Pine Hill as it exists today versus development of this area utilizing the "policies" concept of the proposed plan. I Pub.: June 18, 1976 . A brief discussion followed Planner Carr's presentation, with the Council questioning Planner Carr on various aspects of the proposed plan. During the discussion, Mr. Carr stated the only change to be made to the proposed plan would be on Page 46, Item 2, to effect the designation of "M" Street as an arterial. Following the discussion period, Mayor Olson again called for comments from the audience. As there was no audience participation, Mayor Olson declared the public hearing closed at 8:15 P.M. Councilman Haguewood then moved the Council accept the presentation and table consideration of the Comprehensive plan to the July 6, 1976 meeting. Councilman Ross seconded the motion and it carried. 4. Manager Whorton reported a meeting on the Oil Port will be held at the Courthouse on Wednesday, June 23, 1976, at 2:30 P.M. for City and County Officials to meet with representatives of Northern Tier Pipeline Company. III ADJOURNMENT . VII The meeting adjourned to Executive Session regarding the lawsuit filed by the Department of Social and Health Services concerning the City's water quality at 8:20 P.M. ~' . ^~.. ~ Rty Cle~ . ~ ~~-d?~ Mayor