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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 08/21/1973 367 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASH. AUGUST 21, 1973 The Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Officers present were Mayor Basom, Councilmen Haguewood, Hordyk, Lukey, Olson, Ross and Wray, Manager Puddy, Acting Attorney Taylor and Deputy Clerk Hobbs. A motion was made by Councilman Wray, seconded by Councilman Hordyk, and unani- mously carried to accept and place on file, as received, the Minutes of August 7, 1973. I A motion was made by Councilman Lukey, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and unani- mously carried to concur with the recommendation of the Park and Beautification Board and award the bid for the metal halide fixtures and attachments for light- ing Civic Field to Sound Sales, of Seattle, in the amount of $8,718.44, including sales tax. A motion was made by Councilman Wray, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and unani- mously carried to-concur with the recommendtion of the Park and Beautification Board and reject all bids for the construction of the tennis court at the 13th Street Totlot and Playfield. A motion was made by Councilman Haguewood, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and unani- mously carried to refer to the City Manager the feasibility of the tennis court being constructed by City forces. A motion was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilman Haguewood and unani- mously carried to concur with the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and award the bid for the construction of the City Garage to Creelman Construc- tion Company of Port Angeles, in the amount of $105,735.00, as low bidder. A motion was made by Councilman Haguewood, seconded by Councilman Wray and carried to amend the foregoing motion to read that $9,735.00 be borrowed from the Light Department and repaid from the 1974 Budget, as there is only $96,000 "budgeted at this time for this building. Councilwoman Ross voted "No," all other Council- ment voted IlAye," motion carried. Amended motion unanimously carried. I A motion was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilman Hordyk, and unani- mously carried to approve payment of $2,B75.31 to Lee Johnson ~ Associates, Inc. for Progress Payment on West End Park, 10.5% of construction amount per contract dated March 7, 1973. Project is 90% completed, including working drawings, speci- fications and bid award. A motion was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilman Hordyk~ and unani- mously carried to approve payment of $36,192:9B to Spragues, Inc. for progress payment on West End Park to Contractor, Job No. PE-71-1BO. A motion was made by Councilman Wray, seconded by Councilman Haguewood and unani- mously carried to approve for payment Claim Vouchers in amount of $163,554.87 and Payr911 Transfers in amount of $79,261.43. A motion was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and unani- mously carried to concur with the Planning Commission recommendation and appept_ in principle the preliminary plat of Johnie Key's proposed subdivision on the southwest corner of Old Mill Road and Ahlvers Road. I A motion was made by Councilweman Ross, seconded by Councilman Lukey and unani- mously carried to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the request of Dr. Kenneth Long for two variances to construct a new dental office on the front part of his property at 1005 East Front Street and leave the existing dwelling forcmeeyeslJ:-dWhich would only leave room for five off-street parking spaces until the existing building is razed, thus providing room for the additional required space. A motion was made by Councilman Wray, seconded by Councilman Olson and unanimously carried to concur with the Planning Commission recommendation and approve the request of Leonard C. Hanley for a variance to permit construction of an attached double carport and storage locker to his pre-existing, non-conforming, single- family residence at 1025 East Lauridsen Boulevard. A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Wray and unani- mously carried to concur with the Planning Commission recommendation and approve the request of Gene Gase for a variance to allow enlargement of a pre-existing, non-conforming, single-family residence at 1117 West 11th Street anddaH,eriI)g previous request and approval by deleting a proposed addition for the north side of the building, thus making the enlargement only to the south side of the exis- ting building. 368 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASH. AUGUST 21, 1973 (Continued) A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Wray and unani- mously carried to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the request of Edward L. Hutchinson for an extension of the hardship variance granted him to utilize a mobile home in his back yard at 928 West 14th Street as living quarters for an infirm parent. Extension approval for one year only. A motion was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unani- mously carried to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and reject the request of Sunnyside Enterprises, Inc. of Sequim for a multi-family residential development in the block from "C" Street to liD" Street between 17th I and 18th Streets. It was felt that that would require spot-zoning, the lay- , out would place one structure across an alley right-of-way, proposal showed buildings fronting on the alley with backs toward the streets, and the proposed lay-out could easily lend itself to selling off the buildings as individual sites, which would result in substandard sized lots for multi-family structures. A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Wray and unani- mously carried to accept and place on file the Planning Commission Minutes of ...;August 13, 1973. A motion was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unani- ..,T mously carried to refer to a work ses.sion, with the representatives of the Tele- : cable Company, the proposed franchise for the Port Angeles Telecable. Work session to be September 5, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. The public hearing on polling public interest in a crossing of Whites Creek Canyon at 5th Street was opened at 7:50 p.m. After considerable discussion with many participants in the audience, the general feeling being that they did not wish a crossing at 5th Street but preferred one at Lauridsen Eoulevard, the hearing was closed at 8:40 p.m. No action was taken on this as it was a public hearing to get the public I s reaction at this time. ' A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Wray and unani- mously carried to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a land trade with Mr. James Fraioli regarding property in the upper Mount Pleasant area near the City owned property water shed in the Lake Creek vicinity. I A motion was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilman Hordyk, and unani- mously carried to do nothing about the City's 42-acre former watershed property along Ennis Creek at this time. This is in response to a request from the Citi- zens for Responsive Government, Wilderness Park Committee for the City to set aside officially this site as a wilderness park. Reports from the City Manager and Director of Public Works regarding the Marine Drive Car Rinse were read and noted. There was some discussion as to how the useage as a car-wash could be cut down and this facility be used only as it is intended, to rinse salt water off vehicles after driving on Ediz Hook and being sprayed with salt water waves. A mot~on was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unani- mously carried to approve the request of the Derby Days Chairman granting per- mission for construction of a reviewing stand at the site of the fountain on First and Laurel StBeets for the Derby Days parade, Saturday, September 1, 1973. A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and unani- mously carried to authorize the Mayor to sign the Proclamation proclaiming the week of August 29 through September 3, 1973 as Derby Days Week and urging all residents to join into the scheduled a~tivities of Derby Days Week. A motion was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilman Lukey and unani- I mously carried to accept and place on file the Clallam County Humane Society report for July, the Community Action Council Staff Report and Minutes of July 18, 1973, the ~onthly reports for the Municipal Judge, Utilities Eilling, Water Work Report, Treasurer and Police'Departments, the out-of-town report by Police Chief Kochanek. Ih response to a request by Mark Ellis of KONP Radio Station (Activities, Inc.) for permission to hold a rock concert at Civic Field August 31st 7:00 to 9:30 p.m., Mr. Ellis was asked to inquire if this concert could be held at the Fair- grounds which would better suit this occasion than in the middle of a resid~ntial area. 36H PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASH. AUGUST 21, 1973 (Continued) A motion was made by Councilwoman Ross, seconded by Councilman Lukey and unani- mously carried to delay any action on the North Olympic Library request regarding the parking lot and certain improvements to the main library building until such time as the City Manager has a chance to check with the new owners of the property east of the library.regarding acquisition of ~ddttioDal property for parking lot. A motion was made by Councilwoman Ross, seconded by Councilman Olson and unani- mously carried to request the Chamber of Commerce's consideration in the City of Port Angeles partlcipattng'inPthe~Bi~CentennialSCelebration in 1976. I Other subjects of discussion were the possibility of acquiring greenbelt areas by general obligation bonds; sewer job, 16th & F, has been completed and a very good job was done; West End Park progressing very well and 09dfshedule, no name as yet has been decided upon for this park; Police and Fire/Snows being worked on to stress importance of 911 caL~; Einar Hendrickson reported on comprehensive plan now in progress, making up land use study;.. City must wait until such time as the County acts on the gambling tax; BPA Power indicates that they are ~ launching a program in cutback of power and utilities at least 7% as this is the amount they foresee we will be short this winter; and Swan Wooster will be at the Port August 22nd for a report on the pier and multi purpose center, and at Birney's for a breakfast meeting on Thursday, August 23rd. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. ~~ -~ eX ~v.J Deputy Clerk /~'L~ 4-~ Mayor . II , PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON SPECIAL MEETING OF AUGUST 3@, 1973 The Council met in special session at 7:30 p.m. Officers present were Mayor Basom, Councilmen Haguewood, Hordyk, Lukey, Olson, Ross and Wray, Manage~aPuddy; and Acting Attorney Taylor and Deputy Clerk Hobbs. The purpose of this meeting was to decide what the City would do about the 1/2 mill the City has not been levying as .per R.C.W. 41.16.060. .As the City - was not levying'.this half mill, - it'was then received. by Hospital District. No.2. After considerable discussion with the Hospital Board of Commissioners, a motion - was made by Councilman Olson, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and unanimously car- ried that the City waive its right to the additional half mill for the year 1973 and allow the Hospital District No. 2 to receive this tax revenue. This would mean that the City will keep. at the 7.5 mills for the year 1973, but will take the full 8 mills beginning next year. M~eting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ~~~~ Duty Cler . L~va~ Mayor I 1 f973B NOTICE OF HEARING , ON FINAL BUDGET ) NOTICE is hereby given that ~ ::-t"'ll""l~ l!:go ~ ~:;~ 2.~~g.~~~ 2:~QjIV~~~~3= z .. the preliminary budget for the 0- ~ g g 9n ':l ~~m ~~ctl.gD_g ==0 it) ~ Oo;i3'~ Qcl:!;;glC;; ~;'~6 0 year 1974 has been filed with the . ~~~g=3a =-~~~~:;~;~ ~jgo~~~CIJ~a~.i5.~-c*~lll~~.... j "CjtyClerk,ACO~YOfSaidbUdget ~t- -:;;'=-:J0"'Oo~;;wn :::r~~-ona"'Qj;:;~~.g""iiilC=t:}-<= 31f'. ~g~nn() will be fOrnlshed to any ~!:. ,:"'l()::5~~-Q.u~~ -; n'&,~lb--a.(t)3ii"::Q..;:ftl::iICQI~~ :E"'O':;nz.m~m taxpayer whO will call at the '< .....~=COJ<fOg~O., o~~~ro ~.goQ.lo.g,.., a=!,~-CL~wo::(ItIr;r-i'-I Cterk'soHicetherefor. 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