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APRIL 9, 1973
The City Council met in regular session at 1:30 P.M. on this date in -the Conference Room
at Yakima City Hall.
Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown; Howard C. Cole, Betty
L. Edmondson, Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker. Also present were City Manager, Craig
McMicken; Administrative Assistant, Jim Flint;. and Jim Bowers, representing the press.
The Council toured the Eisenhower pool and tennis facilities and the Lions Aquatics Center.
At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the
meeting, Mayor Broad presiding, Councilmen Brown, Cole., Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker,
City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
The Invocation was given by City Attorney Fred Andrews.
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting .of March 30, 1973, and the regular meeting of
April 2, 1973, having been duly certified accurate•by two Councilmen, and no one present
wishing to have said minutes read publicly, Mayor Broad declared said minutes approved as
recorded. "- .
This being time set for the Hearing on the Yakima Valley Transportation Company pro -
posed Franchise Renewal, City Manager McMicken reported that this Hearing had been re-
quested by the Council last week after his report to them on the status of the negotiations
with the Yakima Valley Transportation Company. Mr. McMicken reviewed City Manager Report
#160 dated November 24, 1972 concerning the proposed franchise renewal and the Council
minutes of December 18, 1972, which meeting the Council had voted for a ten -year renew-
al and extension of an existing permit to expire May 31,, 1973. He briefly rev,iewed the
provisions in the proposed Ordinance for maintenance of tracks, hours of operation, obed-
ience to traffic signals, speed limits, requirements for a flagman and appropriate light-
ing. He referred to the conditions whereby the railroad would relocate tracks on Nob Hill
if the cityshould undertake an improvement of Nob Hill from 24th to 40th Avenues, the
transfer of six feet on. Nob Hill to the city and provisions for a ten -year extension to
the franchise if the city should improve Hob Hill from 16th to 24th Avenues. He further
reviewed the increase to a 5 percent franchise fee annually and the clauses in the Ordi-
nance providing for the city and railroad to share the costs of beautification at 16th
and Nob Hill and 16th and Tieton Avenues. Mr. James Bergmann, General Attorney with Union
Pacific Railroad, being present, stated that the railroad is prepared to proceed on the
basis of the proposed Ordinance and reported on the feelings of the railroad in regard to
the earlier proposed location of the tracks on Ahtanum Road, the agreement for beautifica-
tion and the number of trips made by the trains daily. Public Works Director, Dave Vargas,
spoke to the matter of possibilities for future widening of the area on Nob Hill from 16th
to 24th Avenues. Councilman Cole directed questions to Mr. Bergmann in connection with
the railroad's interest in beautification. Those present in the audience and speaking to
the'matters of a shorter franchise renewal, track relocation, beautification, and number
of trips per day were H. G. Smith, Edward Lewis, Mr. McBarron; Jean Allard, and Ed Hanes.
After due discussion, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Whitaker that Ordinance No. 1508,
granting a ten -year franchise to the Yakima Valley Transportation Company, be passed:
carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 1508, AN ORDINANCE granting to the YAKIMA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, .a
corporation, a franchise to operate and maintain railway tracks and .a railway system
thereon on certain public streets in the City of Yakima.
This being the time set for the Hearing on Petition No. 714, filed by Dan Smith and Others,
requesting annexation of property located at 57th and 58th Avenues, between Chestnut and
Walnut, Principal Planner, Dick Hill, being present, reviewed the Planning Commission
minutes concerning this petition dated April 3, 1973. He stated that this request is for
3.8 acres and reported that it has been before the County Boundary Review Board. Mr. Hill
further stated that the Planning Commission is recommending the annexation of this area
with a zoning of R -1, Single- Family Residential. After due discussion, it was MOVED by
Whitaker, seconded by Cole that Ordinance No. 1509, annexing said property, be passed:
carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 1509, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to the City of Yakima, and zoning said
property.
This being the time set for the Hearing on Petition No. 780, filed by George T. Corbett,
Agent, requesting vacation of an alley between North 4th Avenue and North 5th Avenue, from
B Street to Lincoln Avenue, and it being noted that this matter is related to the Safeway
Rezone Application to be considered at this meeting, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded
by Brown that this Hearing be continued to April 23, 1973, and that the Hearing on the
application filed by Safeway, for the rezone of property located at 202 - 216 North 4th
Avenue be fixed for that same date: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Schussler and
Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
An Ordinance appropriating $16,500 to the Fire Department, having been read by title only
at the previous meeting of April 2, 1973, and having been read again by title at this
meeting, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Cole that Ordinance No. 1510, providing
for said appropriation, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown,, Cole, Edmondson, and Whitaker
voting aye on roll call; Schussler abstaining.
ORDINANCE NO. 1510, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of $16,500 within 695- Contin-
gency Fund and transferring and appropriating the amount of $16,500 within 000 - General
Fund.
An Ordinance appropriating $7,316 to the Police and Fire Pension Boards for eye care,
having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week, or
until April 16, 1973. Mayor Broad explained briefly the guidelines, to be .followed in
connection with payment 'of claims for - glasses for firemen and policemen. Present in the
audience and asking questions on this matter was.Mr. Garrett Anderson.
It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Schussler that Ordinance No. 1511, redefining eight
existing precinct boundaries and creating four new precinct boundaries, be passed:
carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call.
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City Clerk, Jack Daniel, stated that these changes were necessary to reduce the size of
the precincts due to the regulation,on the number .of registered voters allowable in a
paper ballot precinct and machine precinct. He referred to those maps provided the
Councilmen indicating the changes for the City of Yakima.
ORDINANCE NO. - 1511, AN ORDINANCE redefining boundaries of certain existing City voting
precincts; creating and defining the boundaries of certain ,new City voting precincts; .and
declaring an emergency.
It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Brown that Ordinance No. 1512, fixing the time of
delinquency and providing for the payment of the unpaid portion of L:I.D. No. 987, 16th
Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard Intersection Improvement, be.pas carried, Broad, Brown,
Cole, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. .
ORDINANCE NO. 1512, AN ORDINANCE fixing the time of delinquency ofninstallments of assess-
ments levied for the payment of the cost of the -improvement in Local Improvement District
No. 987, and providing for the issuance of bonds with coupons attached for the payment .of
the unpaid portion thereof.
' At this time, Mayor Broad referred to the need for a new Councilman to replace the position
vacated by Mr. Jim' Lust. After due discussion, it was ' MOVED by .Brown, seconded, by
Whitaker that Mr. Ralph Holbrook be nominated, for this position as. City Councilman: _ car-
ried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
Councilman Cole referred to his contact with Mr.'Charles Lee in connection with . a position
• on the City Council and expressed a des see_ provisions made for men to serve on the
Council without extensive interference with their occupations. _He further stated his. -
desire to see minority representation, particularly from the Black community, on the
Council. Councilman Cole acknowledged the high qualifications of Mr. Holbrook for this
position.
A report having been received from the Planning Commission recommending approval of the
final planned development plan for additional.tennis courts for-the Yakima Tennis Club, it
was MOVED by Brown, seconded, by Cole that Monday, April 23, 1973, be the date set for a
Hearing on this matter: carried; Broad, Brown, Cole, Schussler •and:Whitaker
voting aye by voice .vote.
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City Manager McMicken referred the matter of amending a revocable permit granted to the
Yakima City Creamery, Inc., to Principal Planner, Dick Hill. Mr. Hill stated that altera-
tions to the- canopy constructed pursuant to the permit of March-8, 1971-,._will conform to
requirements by Department of Agriculture for an.enclosed' unloading and washing , facil-
ity. With the use of'drawings, Mr. Hill explained plans for a wall along the west side
of the canopy and doorsat both ends of the structure, which would be. required_ to_rema.in
open,unless the facility is- in.-use for -unloading and washing : due.d.iscussion,
was MOVED by Cole,.seconded-by Schussler that Resolution No. D-2037, authorizing altera-
tions to the present canopy structure, be carr-ied,:Broad, Brown, Cole; Edmondson,
Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. ,
RESOLUTION NO. D -2037, A RESOLUTION granting permission to alter:a structure within a
public alley erected pursuant to a revocable permit granted Yakima •City Creamery, Inc.
City Manager McMicken referred the matter of vacating an easement at Summitview Manor to
Newell Pock, Chief Housing Inspector, who explained the desire of the Nursing Home to re-
route the sewer line located underneath the building to a substitute easement granted the
city by the-West.Valley Nursing Homes.,'Inc. - .Public Works Dave °:Vargas., reported'
that.the work done by_the•Nursing,Homewould -be according to.�specifications provided. and
that they have ,signed an agreement, with the_work•to .be started within the next few weeks.
After. due discussion, ,it was MOVED . by Brown; seconded :by. Cole that Resolution No: D- 2038,'
authorizing the vacating of said:easement passed :., carried,, -Broad, Brown, Cole,
Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting ayeton roll call: • , •- -
RESOLUTION NO. D -2038, A RESOLUTION vacating a public utility easement in Crescent Hill
Homes Addition to the City of Yakima.
City Manager McMicken referred to the proposed agreement with Olson - Richert - Bignold, for
professional services related to Franklin Park tennis court improvements and reviewed the
costs associated with such improvements. He reported that the engagement of these services
is recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. After due discussion, it was MOVED
by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution No. D -2039, authorizing'the execution
of said agreement, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Schussler and
Whitaker voting aye.on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D -2039, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City
Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Olson- Richert- Bignold,, Architects -
Planners- Engineers for professional services related to Franklin Park tennis court improve-
ments. .
It was MOVED by Cole, seconded by Edmondson that - Resolution No. D -2040, authorizing an
agreement with Olson - Richert - Bignold for professional services to prepare a Comprehensive
Park Plan, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker vot-
ing aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D -2040, A RESOLUTION accepting a proposal by Olson - Richert- Bignold to
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develop a Comprehensive Park and Recreation System Plan for the City of Yakima. -
City Manager McMicken referred to the matter of the proposed acquisition of the Pacific
Power and Light sub - station for a park site and recommended that.the Council hear a report
on this subject from the Parks and Recreation Commission at the regular Council meet-
ing to be held April 16, 1973, after which the Council - ,could ,dec=ide steps to take. Mrs.
Robert'Blackmore, 207 Park Avenue, being present, submitted a Petition from residents and
property owners located 'heat the -upper end of the proposed Powerhouse Park in opposition
to access into this area by way of Park Avenue, North 21st Avenue and a portion of Browne.
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City Manager McMicken referred to the'loan of $20,000 to the Park and Recreation Fund,
stating that this loan is necessary until revenues from property taxes received. After
due discussion, it was MOVED by Edmondson', by Schussler that Resolution No. D -2041
authorizing said loan, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Schussler and
Whitaker voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D -2041, A RESOLUTION authorizing a temporary loan of $20,000 from 551 -City
Garage Fund to 131 -Park and Recreation Fund, and providing for repayment.
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City Manager McMicken referred the matter of the execution of a quit claim 'to" C.H.G.
International, Inc., to Principal Planner, Dick' Hill, who 'explained that this deed is
necessary to clear up the title of property owned by C.H.G. International and the City of
Yakima. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Cole that Resolution
No. D -2042, authorizing the execution and delivery of said deed, be passed: carried,
Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call."
RESOLUTION NO. D -2042, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City
Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute and deliver a quit claim deed to C.H.G. Internation-
al, Inc.
City Manager McMicken referred to the matter of the old' Police Station being sold as sur-
plus city property and reported that Mr. Steve Spickard is interested in this property for
reuse. Mr. McMicken referred to the previous City Manager Report #164 on this subject and
recommended that bids be called for on this property. After "due discussion, it was MOVED
by Whitaker, seconded by Cole that bids be called for on the old Police Station property
and that these bids be brought back to the City Council: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole,
Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
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City Manager McMicken referred to his Report #172 concerning the Proposed Hotel /Apartment
Safety Ordinance, which he briefly reviewed. Chief Housing Inspector, Newell Pock, re-
ported on a meeting held with persons affected'by this proposed Ordinance and stated "that
the Ordinance takes' their response into con iderat"ion. After due discussion, it was MOVED
by Schussler, seconded by Whitaker that Monday, April 30, 1973, be set as the date for a
Hearing on this proposed Ordinance and that notices of Hearing and copies of the Ordinance
be mailed to those same persons asked to participate in the earlier meeting attended by
Mr. Pock: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by
voice vote.
City Manager McMicken reviewed his Report 173 concerning a Passenger Service Fee at the
Yakima Air Terminal. He stated that the Airport Development Act of 1973 now before Con-
gress would raise the federal share of matching funds, but also prohibit a head tax of the
type proposed for the Yakima Air Terminal. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker,
seconded by Schussler that the matter of a passenger service fee at the Yakima Air Termi-
nal be referred to'the Aviation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce for their advice and
comment back to the Council: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole Edmondson, Schussler and
Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
City Manager McMicken reviewed his Report #174 concerning Airport Security, stating that
the city is now ready to make an approach to the County on helping with the financial
costs of a security force. He also stated that an Ordinance is needed to establish pay
rates for the Airport Security Officers and to " recruit two more trainees for this work.
After due discussion, it was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Whitaker that the city
approach the County Commissioners on the matter of financial assistance for airport secur-
ity, that the necessary legislation be prepared to implement this pay scale for the
officers and that authorization be given for the recruitment'of two additional trainees:
carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
It was then MOVED by Schussler, "seconded by Cole that the County also be approached on the
matter of financial assistance for capital improvements at the Yakima Air Terminal:
carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote.
The City Treasurer having submitted the following report for the month of March, 1973:
March 31, 1973
Mr. Craig McMicken
City Manager
Yakima, Washington _
Dear Sir:
"The following investments were purchased during the month of March, 1973.
TREASURER'S SURPLUS CASH
(Purchased from #199 Federal Shared Revenue Fund)
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #191 - DUE 6/11/73 $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00
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REPURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH BANK OF YAKIMA #c -003 200,000.00 200,000.00
FIRE CAPITAL
U.S. TREASURYy DISCOUNT BILL #434622B @ 100M
@ 6.06 % -SKR #23200 - DUE 8/30/73 96,936.33
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #2374 @ 6.05% - DUE
6/15/73 P.N.B.W. 100,000.00 196,936.33
CUMULATIVE RESERVE FOR DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY DEVELOPMENT
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #434584B 100M @ 6.25%
SKR #23525 - DUE 2/12/74 94,062.50 94,062.50
APRIL 9, 1973
DOMESTIC WATER IMPROVEMENT .
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U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS @ 300M @ 6.9383% "
DUE 9/27/73 - TEMPORARY RECEIPT #25443 289,941.47 289,941.47
CITY GARAGE - Depreciation.Account •
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #488061B @ 100M @
6.759 'SKR #23525 - DUES 9/20/73 96,583.00 :
L. I. GUARANTY
YAKIMA L.I.D. #986 - .WARRANT #2 @ 61/2% 863.16 863.16
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH, 1973 $ 978,386.46
The following investments were sold during the month of March, 1973:
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. REPURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH BANK OF YAKIMA #c -002. 250,000.00 250,000.00
FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE
(Sold to Treasurer's SurplusCash Fund) .
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #191 100,000.00 100,000.00
1962 STREET'IMPROVEMENT GENERAL'OBLIGATION BOND
REDEMPTION
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #259972B - SKR #13306 97,353.00 .
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #2353 - P.N.B.W. 45,000.00 142,353.00
PARK & RECREATION CAPITAL
U.S`. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #244119B - SKR #15733 97,578.39 .
U.S. TREASURY'DISCOUNT BILLS #244113B /14B7SKR;r'
#15732 195,128.00 292,706.39
FIRE CAPITAL
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #244111B/112B -
SKR #15731 195,128.00
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #244115B - SKR
#15735 97,578.39 292,706.39
WATER -SEWER
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT .BILL #259982B - SKR
#13323 97,425.78 . 97,425.78 •
DOMESTIC WATER IMPROVEMENT
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #518176/86 @ioM,
#386913/18 @ 15M & #259973 @ 100M -SKR #55474 292,143.67 292,143.67
CITY GARAGE - Depreciation. Account
TIME OF DEPOSIT #2369 P.N.B.W.` 100,0001.00 100,000.00
FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION
YAKIMA L.I.D. #892 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE 696.64
• SAVINGS.ACCOUNT #32090, WITHDRAWAL- WASH...MUTUAL 9,000.00 .9,696.64
L. I. GUARANTY
YAKIMA L.I.D. #894 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE 330.94 •
YAKIMA L.I.D. #895 - ,INSTALLMENT.LOAN NOTE • "3,972.02
YAKIMA L.I.D. #896 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE 124.41
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #8311 - N.B.C. 60,000.00 64,427.37
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CEMETERY TRUST
YAKIMA L.I:D. #930 INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE 782.11 782.11
IRRIGATION
YAKIMA L.I.D.' #909'- 'INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE - 4,898 4 ;898.20
TOTAL INVESTMENTS SOLD'DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH, 1973 $ 1,647,139.55
Respectfully submitted,
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Deputy City Treasurer - -.
APPROVED: INVESTMENT
s /Craiq McMicken CITY MANAGER
s /Leonard Crose DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
s /Walter Chappel CITY TREASURER
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it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Whitaker that the Report of.the City Treasurer dated
March 31, 1973, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, be accepted and approved:
carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson, Schusslera and Whitaker voting aye,by,voice vote.
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City Manager McMicken referring to the certification by the City Engineer of the completion
of work and recommendation that the work be accepted and final payment made on the follow-
ing projects:
1. L.I.D. Nos. 986 and -988, South 1st Street and Mead Avenue Sanitary•Sewer •
District, Schedules I and III. II
2. Lincoln Avenue & B Street - At Grade Railroad Crossings, Schedule II.
3. 1972 Sewer Sealing Project . ,
4. 1972 Intersection Signalization & Lighting, Schedules A and B, .
it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that the Report of the City Engineer dated
March 29, 1973, with respect to the completion of the work on said Public Works Contracts
be approved, the work be accepted and payment .of the final estimates as therein set forth
is hereby authorized: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole,• Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker vot-
ing aye by voice vote.
City Manager McMicken referred to an Off - the - Agenda item ,concerning the following addition- .
al option received on property acquisition for the proposed Convention and Cultural Center:
Location Expires Price Consideration Sum
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Southeast corner of 4th Street October 2 $42,500 $10.00
After due discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that the City Manager
be authorized to accept the option described: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole, Edmondson,
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Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. ,
There being no further business to come before the.Council, it was MOVED_by Cole, seconded
by Edmondson that this meeting be adjourned to Tuesday, April 10, 1973, at,the hour of
7:30 P.M., to then meet at the Yakima County Courthouse: carried, Broad, Brown, Cole,
Edmondson,' Schussler and Whitak: vot aye by voice vote. I. 11 ` DATE -k 3 .
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ADJOURNED MEETING - TUESDAY,, APRIL 10, 1973 - 7:30 P.M. .
The Yakima'City Council met.in joint session on this date with the Yakima County Commis-
sioners and the Union Gap City Mayor at 7:30 P.M. at the Yakima County Courthouse,. Yakima
City Council members present were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown, Howard•C..Cole, Betty L.
Edmondson, and Don Schussler. Others present were the three County Commissioners and
Mayor Bob Masterman of Union Gap.
Mayor. Bert Broad presented a plan for outlining the need for a representative committee of
citizens on area -wide planning for the Yakima Urban Area and a proposal for the duties of
that committee. He suggested appointment based on population with Union Gap having one
member, Yakima County three members and the City of Yakima, five members. Discussion on
this matter failed to produce agreement on the composition and duties of the proposed
committee and it was decided to continue this meeting to April 24, 1973, at 7:30 P.M.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M., with the'Yakima City Council to meet again on Friday,
April 13, 1973, for a luncheon eeting at 12:00 Noon at the Coconut Surf Restaurant.
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 13, 1973
Due to a lack of a quorum, the adjourned regular meeting was not held on this date.
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