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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
November 18, 1980
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Haguewood at 7:00 PM.
II ROLL CALL
Members Present: Mayor Haguewood, Councilmen Boardman, Buck, Duncan, Hordyk,
Polhamus, Quast.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Miller, Deputy Clerk Headrick.
M. Cleland, A. Rose, K. Rodocker, P. Carr, D. Frizzell,
R. Orton, J. Pittis, N. Sweet, G. Booth, L. Glenn, L.
Cosens.
Public Present: J. Key, A. Key, S. Hopper, L. Torres, J. Umbehocker, W.
Hatch, R. Niichel.
III MINUTES
Councilman Buck moved the Council accept and place on file the minutes of the
November 4, 1980 meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk. During
discussion on the motion, Councilman Quast requested a correction to Register
Page number 485. Corect Item V, third paragraph, line 3 to read ". Roger
Contor's office. also a correction to Register Page number 487, Item 1.'C,
first paragraph to read ". as Overby is a former student and Mr. Quast is
now a client of Mr. Overby. Following the discussion, the motion to approve
the November 4, 1980 minutes, as corrected, was passed ]~y.the Council.
i IV ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
ITEMS FROM THE COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA
Councilman Boardman questioned Manager Flodstrom and Power-Manager~.Greg Booth
as to the effect of the newly passed Regional Power Bill on Port Angeles. Mr.
Booth briefly explained the intent of the bill, which is to allow for regional
power planning and financing of regional conservation measures and generation
resources. Mr. Booth also briefly outlined the advantages and disadvantages of
the Regional Power Bill, its effect on WPPSS, and answered several general ques-
tions from the Council.
Councilman Ouast, Manager Flodstrom, and City Engineer Rose briefly discussed
the construction of curbs, gutters, and a sidewalk in front of the new "Wendy's"
restaurant on Golf Course Road.
In response to an inquiry from Councilman Quast, Manager Flodstrom gave a status
report on the ongoing City/County negotiations on use of the County jail by City
prisoners. Despite one major difference (the procedure for establishing an
amount of daily prisoner care), a proposal has been submitted to the County Com-
missioners for their consideration. That proposal was submitted in mid-October,
with no response from the Commissioners to date. Manager Flodstrom also noted
that the State Jail Commission has sent notification that they are ready to
allocate the funds to the County for construction of the jail facility. How-
ever, since a portion of those funds (5858,000) will be allocated for housing
City prisoners, the State Jail Commission will not release that portion of the
funds until a City/County agreement is reached. Following a brief discussion on
the City's funding of District Court, Councilman Quast suggested that the Council
rescind its letter to the State Jail Commission if an agreement is not reached
with the County by next week, thereby opening the City's own option to retain a
jail operation. During discussion on this suggestion, the Council and Manager
Flodstrom discussed further the negotiations for the daily rate to house City
prisoners, and the extensive costs which the City would incur to retain their
own jail facility. Councilman Duncan then moved the Council allow time for a
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V ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA
response to the City's proposal, and, if that fails, the Council instruct the
City Manager to set up a joint meeting between the Council and the County Com-
missioners. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck. During discussion on
the motion, Councilman Duncan amended her motion to read that the Council allow
until Tuesday, November 25, 1980 fora response. The amendment to the motion
was seconded by Councilman Buck. The motion, as amended, was then passed by the
Council with Councilman Hordyk voting "NO."
VI LEGISLATION
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Street/Alley Vacation: Hopper
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Mayor Haguewood opened the continued public hearing on Mr. Hopper's
petition to vacate the north half of Seventh Street and the south half
of the Sixth-Seventh alley, east of the Tumwater access road, and re-
quested comments os questions from the audience or staff. Following a
lengthy presentation by Louis Torres, Clark and Associates, on the staff
report findings and how the concerns of several department heads can be
resolved, Mayor Haguewood closed the public hearing and introduced and
read by title an Ordinance vacating the property in question. Council-
man Buck moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title by C4ayor Haguewood,
with an amendment to retain the easements for utility purposes. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan. During discussion on the
motion, Councilman Buck, Mr. Hopper, and Public works Director Pittis
discussed the City's option to retain utility easements across the
rights-of-way, since there are no sewer, water or electrical lines in
the alley or street. Also discussed was the future use of the subject
property (setback purposes only?: the reasons why staff recommended
denial of the petition; possible future use of Seventh Street by the
City; the wandering of Tumwater Creek and how the creek can be protected
through the M-1 permit process; and whether the concerns raised by the ,
various department heads can be resolved. On call for the question,
Councilman Buck voted "AYE" with Councilmen Boardman, Duncan, Hordyk,
Polhaums and Quast voting "NO." The motion to adopt the vacating Ordi-
nance was denied.
B. Ordinance: Amendment to Comprehensive Plan
Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on an amendment to the Compre-
hensive Plan to permit changing the Zoning Ordinance to create an Office
Commercial Zone, and requested comments or questions from the audience
or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Haguewood then introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 2108
entitled,
Ordinance No. 2108
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending
Ordinance No. 1885, the Comprehensive Plan for
the City of Port Angeles, permitting non-specialized
personal services operations in neighborhood shopping
areas or pre-existing commercial strips.
Councilman Ouast moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read
by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Polhamus and carried unanimously.
C. Ordinance: Amendment to Zoning Code
Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on an amendment to the Zoning
Code which would replace the Residential Buffer Zone with a new Com-
mercial Office Zone, and requested comments or questions from the audi-
ence or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Haguewood then introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 2109
entitled,
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1. Cont.
Ordinance No. 2109
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AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending
Ordinance No. 1709 and the Municipal Code by adoption
of a new chapter containing procedures and standards
' for the Office Commercial District; and repealing
Article IV, Section 5, Ordinance No. 1709.
Councilman Polhamus moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as
read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Duncan and carried unanimously.
2. PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Haguewood read the Planning Commission minutes of November 12, 1980
with the following action being taken by the Council:
A. Annexation Petition: Key
Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Mr. Key's request to circu-
• late an annexation petition for the annexation of approximately 8 acres
of real property south of Thistle Street, east of Albert Street, west of
- Eunice Street, and north of Scribner Road, and requested comments or
questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the
public hearing was closed. Councilman Hordyk then moved the Council
ConCUr with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and allow Mr.
Key to circulate an annexation petition £or annexation of the proposed
area, subject to the petition specifying that the area be zoned RS-9 and
that it assume its pro-rata share of the bonded indebtedness. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Buck. During discussion on the motion,
' Planner Carr explained why the area would be zoned RS-9 as opposed to
RS-7, and Councilman Quast suggested afield trip to investigate poten-
tial problems in the subject area if it is developed. On call for the
question, the motion was passed by the Council.
B: Conditional Use Permit: Umbehocker
Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Ms. Umbehocker's request
for extension of a conditional use permit for sale of square dance
apparel at 2909 South Oak Street, and requested comments or questions
from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public
hearing was closed. Councilman Boardman then moved the Council concur
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the
extension for a two year geriod. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Hordyk and carried.
C. Parking Variance: Land Title
Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Land Title Company's re-
quest for reduction in required off-street parking spaces from 31 to 25
on the southwest corner of Fourth and Lincoln Streets, and requested
comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no com-
ments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Duncan then moved
the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and approve the reduction, subject to the following conditions: (1) both
' floors of the proposed building be restricted to professional uses; (2)
landscaping be provided on the satellite parking lot planting strip area
on Fifth Street and on the east 4 feet of that lot, and/or a vision
obscuring fence be provided to screen the lights on both the east and
south sides; and (3) that two trees of the same type as used in the
Safeway parking lot be planted in the planting strip on Fourth Street.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Polhamus and carried.
D. Conditional Use Permit: Nicholson
Councilman Ouast moved the Council table this item until the next
regular Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk
and carried.
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2. Cont.
E. Parking Variance: Heerchap
Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Mr. Heerchap's request for
reduction in required off-street parking spaces from five to two at 401
East Front Street, and requested comments or questions from the audience
or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. '
Councilman Quast then moved the Council concur with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and approve the reduction, with the following
findings of fact: (1) the lot size and the bluff overly restrict the use
of this parcel and inflict a hardship on the property owner; and (2) the
re-use of the existing residential structure is more compatible with the
surrounding residential nature of the area. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Duncan. During discussion on the motion, Planner Carr in-
formed the Council that the building will remain the same; remodeling
will occur inside the building to convert it into a commercial use. The
Council, Planner Carr and Police Chief Cleland also discussed possible
problems with parking at Haines Park and egrees onto Front Street. The
Council then agreed that additional information is needed in regard to
what type of commercial use will be in the building, and Councilman Buck
moved the Council table this item until additional information is received.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Polhamus and carried.
Councilman Buck moved the Council accept and place on file the Planning Com-
mission minutes of November 12, 1980. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Quast and carried.
3. TELECABLE RATE INCREASE REQUEST
Councilman Hordyk moved the Council take this agenda item from the table.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried.
Following a lengthy letter from attorney R. Niichel, representing Port
Angeles Telecable, Councilman Buck moved the Council authorize Port Angeles
Telecable to raise their basic subscriber rate 7$ from $6.50 to $6.95. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Quist. During discussion on the motion,
Mr. Niichel and the Council discussed the charges for additional services
(four additional channels), the exclusion of "Showtime" from this rate
increase, and the effect of this increase on the low income elderly. Fol-
lowing a brief comment from Finance Director Orton regarding Port Angeles
Telecable's current financial status, the question was called for and the
motion passed with Councilman Hordyk voting "N0."
Following this action, Councilman Buck moved the Council authorize Port
Angeles Telecable to increase their extra outlet installation from $1.60 to
$2.00 and their hotel/motel and multiple outlet installation from $1.50 to
$2.00. The motion died for Lack of a second. Councilman Ouast then moved
the Council deny Port Angeles Telecable's request for an increase to their
extra outlet installation and hotel/motel and multiple outlet installation.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Polhamus. During discussion on the
motion, Councilman Hordyk stated that he would rather see an increase to
these rates rather than the basic subscriber rates. On call for the ques-
tion, the. motion was passed by the Council with Councilmen Buck and Hordyk
voting "N0."
4. L.I.D. NO. 204
A. Acceptance of Project
Councilman Duncan moved the Council approve and accept as complete the
work done by J. D. Shotwell Company on L.I.D. No. 204, 14th and "K"
Street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ouast and carried.
B. Resolution: Final Hearing on L.I.D. No. 204
Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Resolution No. 32-80
entitled,
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November 18, 1980
VI
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upon the assess~ent roll for
Local Improvement District
Cont. No. 204.
WHEREAS, the ossessment
roll for Local Improvement
Resolution No. 32-80 Diss.ict No. eat has been
prepared and filed with the
City Clerk, and the Clty
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Council now desires to fix the
Port Angeles, Washington fixing the time and plac time and place for hearing
thereon;
of hearing upon the assessment roil for Local Tm- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
prpvement DiStrlCt NO. 204 RESOLVED by the City Council
of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, as follows:
Councilman Buck moved the Council adopt the foregoing Section 1. Tuesday, the 6th
- day of Jonuory, 1961, pt 7:00
read by title by Mayor Haguewood, setting a final hear p.M. at the City Council
January 6, 1981 on L.I.D. No. 204. The motion was sec Chambers. 134 w. Front
Street, in the City of Port
man Boardman and carried. Angeles, Washington, hereby
is fixed as the lime and place
for hearing upon the
PURPA EXEMPTIONS assessment roll for Loca!
Improvement District No. 204.
Section 2. The City Clerk is
Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Finance Director Or hereby directed to give notice
Director Cosens regarding exemption from PURPA Section 133 of time and place of said
hearing pt leost fifteen (15)
Information on Costs of Service. " Mr. Orton and Mr. Cosen days before the date fixed
extensive administrative requirements of this Section and ~, therefor by mailing to the
i owners or reputed owners of
Council that the City may qualify fora total exemption fo the property within Local
reasons. Councilman Qvast then moved the Council authoriz Improvement District No. 261
whose names appear on the
Orton and Light Director Cosens to file an exemption appli assessmenr roll ar the ad-
Department of Energy (DOE} and also apply for a PURPA Comp dresses shown on the tax
rolls of The County Treasurer
the DOE. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and and in addition rhereto to
cause said notice to be
CITY UTILITY TAX , F svesh of thewPortnAngeles
1 Daily News, the last
Mayor Ha ewood read a memorandum from Finance Director Or~ publication to be ar least
gU fifteen (1S) days before the
Chapter 16.42 (c) of the City Code which provides for a uti date fixed for suchhearin8.
certain t es of Cit or ani2ations. This Cha ter authori PASSED by the Council of
YP Y g P the .City of Port Anyales.
gross income for businesses engaged in transportation of Washington, of a regLlar
~ meeting of sold City Council
hirer including railroad, busses and ferries, on a rE. held this 18th day of
was Mr. Orton' s opinion that the local ferry system, the GJI November, 19ft0.
operation and the Clallam Transit System should be paying i CITY of PORT ANGELES,.
WASHINGTON
originating in the City. Mr. Orton ended his memo by advi; Samuel J. Hagvev+ood
that, unless exempted by State or Council Ordinance, the ax MAYOR
or anizations should be advised to file tax applications. ArtESt:
g MARIAN C. PARRISH, CITY
CLERK
b.: Nov. 25, 30, Dec. 7, 14, ~
Councilman Buck then moved that the necessary organization ~y119B0, ~_J
file the appropriate tax application. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Quest. During discussion on the motion, Finance Director Orton pointed out
that he has not yet contacted the various organizations which may be affected
by this Ordinance. Councilman Hordyk then moved that this agenda item ba
tahled in order to give the Council and the various organizations adequate
time to investigate and respond to this matter. The motion died for lack of
~a second. During further discussion on the motion, the Council questioned
Attorney Miller as to the legality of the Ordinance, which was adopted in
1938. Attorney Miller indicated that additional research will he needed
plus discussions with the organizations. On call for the question, the
motion was passed by the Council with Councilman Hordyk voting "N0."
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RESOLUTION N0.32•f30
A RESOLUTION of the City
Council of the City of Port
Angeles, Washington fixing
LEGISLATION the time and plate of heoring
4.
7. RESOLUTION: SIGNING OF WEATHERIZATION CONTRACTS
Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Resolution No. 33-80 entitled,
Resolution No. 33-80
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Port Angeles authorizing the City Light Director
of the City Manager to sign the contracts between
contractors and the City for implementation of the
City-Bonneville Power Administration Weatherization
Program,
Councilman Buck moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as read by
title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and
carried.
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4. Cont.
Resolution No. 32-80
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Port Angeles, Washington fixing the time and place
of hearing upon the assessment roll for Local Im-
' provement District No. 204
Councilman Buck moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as
read by title by Mayor Haguewood, setting a final hearing date of
January 6, 1981 on L.I.D. No. 204. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Boardman and carried.
5. PURPA EXEMPTIONS
Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Finance Director Orton and Light
Director Cosens regarding exemption from PURPA Section 133 "Gathering
Information on Costs of Service." Mr. Orton and Mr. Cosens explained the
extensive administrative requirements of this Section and advised the
Council that the City may qualify for a total exemption for a number of
reasons. Councilman Quast then moved the Council authorize Finance Director
Orton and Light Director Cosens tc file an exemption application with the
Department of Energy (DOE) and also apply for a PURPA Compliance grant from
the DOE. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried.
6. CITY UTILITY TAX
Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Finance Director Orton concerning
Chapter 16.42 (c) of the City Code which provides for a utility tax on
certain types of City organizations. This Chapter authorizes a tax of 38 on
gross income for businesses engaged in transportation of "passengers for
' hire, including railroad, busses and ferries, on a regular route." It
was Mr. Orton's opinion that the local ferry system, the Greyhound Bus
operation and the Clallam Transit System should be paying the tax on sales
originating in the City. Mr. Orton ended his memo by advising the Council
that, unless exempted by State or Council Ordinance, the above-mentioned
organizations should be advised to file tax applications.
Councilman Buck then moved that the necessary organizations be advised to
file the appropriate tax application. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Quast. During discussion on the motion, Finance Director Orton pointed out
that he has not yet contacted the various organizations which may be affected
by this Ordinance. Councilman Hordyk then moved that this agenda item be
tabled in order to give the Council and the various organizations adequate
time to investigate and respond to this matter. The motion died for lack of
a second. During further discussion on the motion, the Council questioned
Attorney Miller as to the legality of the Ordinance, which was adopted in
1938. Attorney Miller indicated that additional research will be needed
plus discussions with the organizations. On call for the question, the
motion was passed by the Council with Councilman Hordyk voting "NO."
7. RESOLUTION: SIGNING OF WEATHERIZATION CONTRACTS
Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Resolution No. 33-80 entitled,
Resolution No. 33-80
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Port Angeles authorizing the City Light Director
of the City Manager to sign the contracts between
contractors and the City for implementation of the
City-Bonneville Power Administration Weatherization
Program,
Councilman Buck moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as read by
title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and
carried.
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8. STATUS REPORT: WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM
1120A
WEATHERIZATION
CONTRACTORS: ~
the Port Angeles City light
Department requests that all
insulation and gloss con-
tractors interested in par
ticipotion in the Cityi B.P.A.
Residential Weotherizotion
Program contort Greg Booth,
457.041 1 ,Eat. 203.
Pub. Nov. 20. 21, 23. 2a, 25,
,26,.27, 1'980. ~ __ _ • _,
Power Manager Greg Booth gave a brief status report to the Council on the
progress of the BPA Weatherization Program in Port Angeles. Mr. Booth informed
the Council that the first energy audit had- been done that day, mostly for
training purposes; interviews for the third energy analyist position will be
next week with training to begin in the near future. Additionally, call for
bids for Weatherization contractors have gone out. Approximately 451 re-
quests have been received for energy audits of homes and it will take ap-
proximately 12-18 months to respond to these requests.
9. ALDER STREET DEVELOPMENT: SEATTLE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Public Works Director Pittis in-
forming the Council of the details of the Alder Street improvement proposed
by Seattle-First National Bank. The project will be constructed by O.M.
Hendrickson Company of Sequim, the contractor which Seattle-First has
employed to develop their new Alder Street Branch. It is proposed that the
cost of the street development will be shared equally between the City and
Seattle-First; the City's share will be approximately one-half of $33,590.
The City Public Works Department will provide construction staking and
inspection for the street development.
Councilman Quast then moved the Council authorize the City Public Works
Department to limit its participation to provide construction staking and
inspection only for the Alder Street development. The motion died for lack
of a second. After further discussion by the Council and Manager Flodstrom
on the development proposed by Seattle-First and the benefits they will
derive from this development; the advantages and disadvantages of improving
Alder Street; and the potential hazard of vehicles using Alder Street to
cross Front Street to reach the truck route down to Rayonier, Councilman
Quast again made the motion that the Council authorize the City Public Works
Department to limit its participation to provide construction staking and
inspection only for the improvement of Alder Street. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Hordyk and carried. .
At this point in the meeting, Attorney Miller noted that it was 10:00 P.M. and
a motion was in order to continue the meeting past the 10:00 deadline. Council-
man Hordyk moved the Council continue the meeting past the 10:00 deadline to
finish the remaining agenda items. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan
and carried.
10. BUNJE/DOWSE REZONE: CONSULTANT FOR E.I.S.
Councilman Duncan moved the Council authorize Mayor Haguewood to sign the
agreement between the City and Fakkema and Kingma, Inc. in the amount of
$16,950.00 for the Environmental Impact Statement on the Bunje/Dowse rezone.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. (Bunje/Dowse has
provided the City with the funds to pay the consultant for the cost of the
EIS preparation.)
11. 1981 BUDGET: HEARING DATES
The Council agreed on the following dates for the 1981 budget hearings:
Preliminary Hearing - December 2, 1980 regular Council meeting; Department
Head Hearings - Friday, December 12, 1980 starting at 3:00 P.M. and Satur-
day, December 13, 1980 starting at 8:00 A.M.; Special Agency Hearings
December 16, 1980 regular Council meeting.
VII ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
VIII FINANCE
1. L.Z.D. NO. 204: FINAL PROGRESS PAYMENT
Councilman Buck moved the Council authorize payment of $31,460.52 to J.D.
Shotwell Company, Tacoma, as the twelfth and final, October payment of work
done and materials furnished by said contractor on L.I.D. No. 204, 14th and
"K" Street, as certified by City Engineer Andrew Rose in his Certification
letter dated November 5, 1980. The motion was seconded by Councilman
~olhamus and carried.
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2. L.I.D. N0. 203: PROGRESS PAYMENT
Councilman Polhamus moved the Council authorize payment of $124,626.09 to
belGuzzi Construction Inc. as the fourth payment of work done and materials
furnished by said contractor on L.I.D. No. 203, Downtown Renovation Project,
as certified by the Director of Public Works, Jack Pittis. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Quast and carried.
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3. L.I.D. NO. 203: PAYMENT TO CLARK AND ASSOCIATES
Councilman Quast moved the Council authorize payment of $2,494.25 to Clark
and Associates for engineering services performed on L.T.D. No. 203 for the
period ending October 31, 1980 as certified by the Director of Public
Works, J. Pittis. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried
unanimously.
VIX LATE ITEMS
1. LETTER TO VALDEZ
Mayor Haguewood read a letter to the Council from former Councilman Lorraine
Ross concerning a recent newspaper article on the trip to Valdez, Alaska and
the slide presentation which was given by the City on that trip. Ms. Ross
stated that the article was "inaccurate" and "distorted reporting" on the
part of the Daily News. Ms. Ross also stated in part that "It matters not
whether we are for or against an oilport. It does matter that we, as a
community, and you, as our spokesmen, have been publicly represented by the
paper as ungrateful, insensitive people by embarrassing the clean city of
Valdez, prompting a wounded reply from the former mayor. won't you please
officially apologize to Valdez for the news story?"
Councilman Quast then moved that, with Ms. Ross' permission, the Council
forward a copy of Ms. Ross' letter together with a cover letter to the Mayor
of Valdez. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. The
discussion on this matter concluded with several Council members expressing
their feelings on the newspaper article to Manager Flodstrom so that he
Could forward their comments onto the Daily News Editor.
X CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Quast moved the Council approve the items listed under the Consent
Agenda including Vouchers Payable of $216,411.17 and Payroll of $152,295.15. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried.
XI STAFF AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Manager Flodstrom: Informed the Council that the Tumwater Bridge dedication
is scheduled for Saturday, November 22 at 1:00 P.M.
Councilman Hordyk: Questioned Manager Flodstrom as to who is responsible for
replacing and maintaining the Downtown L.T.D. planters.
Councilman Polhamus: Reminded the Council that a selection is needed for the
Library Board (interviews were held prior to the meeting). Councilman Duncan
moved that Mr. William Beale be appointed to the North Olympic Library Board
effective January 1, 1981. The motion was seconded by Councilman Quast and
carried with Councilmen Hordyk and Polhamus voting "N0."
XII ADJOURNMENT ,TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. to an Executive Session.
XIIT RETURN TO OPEN SESSION/ADJOURNMENT
The meeting returned to open session at 11:00 P.M. and was adjourned.
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