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JUNE 5, 1980
The City Council net in session on this date at 1:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of Hall, Yakima,' Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Betty, L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmich-
ael, Bruce Crest and Don Hinman. Council member Shirley Doty absent.
Mayor Edmondson stated that this meeting was called to discuss a special
industry that wishes information on ash. Dr. Hana Claus was introduced
and he in turn introduced his associate, Garrett Summers. Dr. Claus
gave a presentation of some of the articles his firm makes, some of
which were made with the volcanic ash. Mayor Edmondson inquired if it
would be cheaper to make those items using the volcanic ash and Dr.
Claus answered in the affirmative, if it were made in Yakima. Dr. Claus
elaborated on the products his firm manufacturers emphasizing that they
use recycled products. Councilman Crest inquired about Dr. Claus'
proposal for the City. Dr. Claus stated that they are here on a fact
finding mission regarding location sites and business - licenses and
permits. He stated he wants to set up a manufacturing plant in Yakima.
Mr. Summers, Solar Research Engineer, spoke about the use of the ash in
solar heating and roofing materials. Dr. Claus stated that he is
asking first right to the ash. He stated that the ash should be put in
piles about 4 to 5 foot in height and treated with his special coating.
Councilman Hinman inquired if the City would be expected to purchase the
coating and Dr. Claus answered in the affirmative. The coating costs
close to $8.00 a gallon. He stated that he would have more information
tomorrow. Willis Waite reported that there will be a demonstration of
the coating of the ash at Chesterley Park at 1:30 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at the hour of 2:50 p m.
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