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MARCH 22, 1976
The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the
!Conference Room at Yakima City Hall.
!Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson,
!W. K. "Pete" Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons and Gordon Wonder.
'Mayor Edmondson discussed prospective appointments to the Regional
'Planning Commission. Council determined that this matter will be
discussed at the Thursday luncheon session.
!Dr. Simmons requested that the Council be given a report of
I police traffic violation policy and arrest procedures in response
to a Guest Editorial in the 3/21/76 edition of the Herald - Republic
by Mr. Rod Pryor, in which unusual police harrassment was alledged
to have taken place in a routine traffic matter. Council was in
aagreement and directed the Manager to provide a report at a
;forthcoming meeting. I/
The City Manager reminded the Council that next Monday's study
!session would be a field trip to view sidewalk repair. needs in
the vicinity of Chestnut and South 8th Street. Additionally, the
;Council will inspect City rehabilitation projects under construc-
!tion in the area. Dr. Simmons requested that Council also consider
a trip to the Recycling Ccenter sometime in the future.
The City Manager next gave a status report on cable television.
!Council members were apprised that consultant proposals regarding
this subject ranged from $7,000 to $35,000 depending on the scope
of work intended . A total of 7 firms were contacted and the
'City received a response from five. In discussing this matter,
'Jean Allard inquired as to whether or not the City could grant a
license to cable TV. City Attorney Fred Andrews answered affirmatively
in connection with public right -of -way over the airways. Apparently:
this had been previously attempted years ago and a licensing
!ordinance was enacted, but was forced to a referendum vote by a
!petition and it eventually failed at the polls. Such a license
is good for only one year. Council members were informed that
most cable television firms are reluctant to accept the condition
of a licensing arrangement without the assurance of a franchise
'agreement which would protect their interests. The City cannot
,extend the license more than one year in accordance with State
!law. Council member Moore expressed the concern that in previous
!years the City had offered an exclusive franchise to the railroad
and could not understand why this could not be accommodated
;for others, such as cable TV without a vote of the people. City
'Attorney Andrews indicated that this was provided for exclusively
in State law. The Council concluded this discussion with the
request that the City Manager contact the Federal Communications
Commission and ask for someone to appear from their agency and
explain current FCC regulations governing cable television.
'The City Manager next reviewed Forecast '76 documents which
described on -going programs in all City departments together with
objectives in the current year. The Council determined that
'Forecast '76 should be taken up at a special study session.
,The Council next reviewed an updated version of the 1976 Capital
Budget for streets and highways. The 1976 total anticipated
'expenditures for streets now amounts to $1,721,000, or $350,000
more than originally scheduled. In reviewing this material,
!the Council was informed that adjustments are necessary from time
to time in budgeting because of reallocations of federal and
!state dollars for specific improvement projects contemplated.
'Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas indicated that the Council
would receive a report in the future on the 16th Avenue and
lSummitview right -of -way project. Additionally, he presented a
!proposed modified traffic signal improvement at 16th Avenue and
Tieton Drive for the Council's consideration. Several alternatives
were reviewed, although the Council did not express preference
for any particular alternative at this time. As a final note on
this subject, Councilman Allard requested that a report be made
on the prospects of making 24th Avenue into a bike path across
!town from the Airport to Lincoln Avenue.
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At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers
for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council-
men Moore, Simmons, and Wonder, City Manager McMicken and City
'Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilmen Holbrook and
;Walker having requested permission to be excused from this meeting,
it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Wonder that Councilmen Hol-
,brook and Walker be excused: carried, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons
and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Councilman Allard having
; requested permission to be excused between 3:00 and 4:00 P.M., it
was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Simmons that Councilman Allard
be excused: carried, -Edmondson, Moore, Simmons and Wonder voting
'aye by voice vote. Holbrook and Walker absent.
1 The Invocation was given by Mayor Edmondson.
The Minutes of the previous meeting of March 15, 1976, having,,
been read by two Councilmen and no one present wishing to have
said minutes read publicly, Mayor Edmondson declared said Minutes
+approved with one correction.
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,Mayor Edmondson presented a written Citation of Appreciation and
-Commendation to Jack Lambert for services performed as a member
of the Yakima Fire Department and especially for performance in
the Capitol Theatre fire of August 11, 1975, which resulted in
,a permanent disability. Mayor Edmondson read the Citation and
Council members expressed thanks to Mr. Lambert for his services
with the Yakima Fire Department.
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This being the time set for Hearing on the Assessment Roll for
1 L.I.D. No. 1004, North 63rd Avenue Sanitary Sewer District, City
'Engineer Fritz Jaeger indicated that the Assessment Roll ($53,882.13)
was sightly below the Engineer's estimate ($54,937) and that no
;written protests had been received. Attorney Gary Velikanje,
representing Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Abbenhaus, 512 North 63rd Avenue,
explained to the Council that the Abbenhaus' own four lots and
are protesting the method of assessment for their share of the
!cost. He indicated a $500 hook-up fee per lot and balance pro-
!rated among all lots. He explained that their house is situated
in the middle of the four lots, which have now been merged.
The Abbenhaus' are assessed $3,500 for a single family hook-up to
'the sewer, while adjacent neighbors pay only $1,100 to $1,200 for
'sewer service. He indicated that RCW 35.44.060 indicates that
the Council is not bound by the method of assessment stipulated
by the Engineer's Office and felt that persons with a large
!parcel of ground should not pay more than those owning a small
parcel. City Engineer Fritz Jaeger indicated that the amount
assessed was $500 per parcel and $3,000 on a square footage
ibasis. Mr. John Ibach, 404 North 63rd Avenue, stated that when a
sewer was put in, it was covered •with top soil, but when the
; work was done, alot of rock, cliche and hardpan had been left
I/ ; exposed. City Engineer Fritz Jaeger indicated that City staff
had gone out and taken pictures of the soil and that when the
'work was finished, all lots were left in a similar manner; '
however, Mr. Ibach had subsequently put in irrigation lines which ,
'left some exposure, as. described. CityaManager McMicken suggested
that the City staff look into these two requests by Mr. Velikanje '
and John Ibach and report back next week before adopting the
Assessment Roll Ordinance. . It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by
;Wonder that the Council defer action on the Ordinance confirming
the Assessment Roll and refer:to staff for a the requests
!brought .up at this meeting: carried, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons
and Wonder voting aye by voice vote: Allard, Holbrook and Walker
:absent. Also present and speaking-to this matter was Mr. Charles
Flower protesting the method of assessment, which he felt was not
according to use. He supported the complaint of Mr. Abbenhaus.
This being the time set for the Hearing on the Irrigation Main-
tenance Assessment Roll for 1976, Director of Public Works Dave
Vargas, explained past assessments, to include no increase in!'
1974, except for one very small increase and stated three had
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decreased. In 1975, nine districts out of 42 were increased with
the 25th Avenue District experiencing the greatest percentage of
!increase. However, the overall increase was less than .02 percent.
This year's roll (made available to Councilmen) reflects an
;average increase of 15 percent, which will effect approximately half
'the 42 districts, to be assessed an increase of more than 10
!percent. The highest increase is proposed for the 9th Avenue District,
;which will be assessed an increase of 25 percent. He explained
that the assessments cover the costs of maintaining and repairing
the systems, plus dues, waterstock, and other costs. The costs are
;
not related to water supply. He further explained that the costs
are primarily for maintaining the pumping system and the assess-
ments are all in accordance with square footage of land area. He
;explained that the irrigation system is based on gravity and is
'a non-metered system. Mr. Vargas noted the systems are deterio-
rating, but to replace them would require much larger assessments
than the City is now charging. For those Districts being assessed
l increases, he pointed out that labor costs have increased over 10
!percent, equipment (fuel and parts) an average of 20 percent, and
;utility costs for the districts have gone up more than 10 percent.
The canal companies have also had to increase rates for supplying
'water to the districts. In relation to a question regarding the
;South 23rd Avenue district, Mr. Vargas explained that it is a
:smaller district and each time a man is called out to check it,
!charges for that call are Made against that system. He further
explained that the systems are all checked on a regular basis,
land the routine checking costs are spread among all the districts
but that specific check requests are charged to the particular
'district in question. He further explained that the problem of
is low cash balance for some of the districts includes those systems ;
!which are older and not as reliable and, therefore, a larger cash
!balance must be maintained to handle more frequent repairs. Mr.
:Eloi Nevue, 4504 West Lincoln he is in the Fruitvale
'Canal District, and spoke to the assessment increases that have
!incurred in this district over the past several years. He also
'asked that the City clear up the right-of-way problems associated
with the Fruitvale Ditch. The Council indicated they would refer
this matter to the Director of Public Works. Eva L. Burke, 313
:Murphy Lane (District No. 689), questioned her increase of 18.2
;percent. Councilman Simmons indicated it is an old system and
suffers from a low cash balance, so that fees must be increased
to cover breakdowns in the system. The Director of Public Works
indicated that the pump, screen and well need maintenance.
Armella Leadon, 16 Chicago Avenue (District No. 279), indicated
her assessment has maintained the same rate for ten years, but
was told when the system was put in, the assessment would go down
lfl three years. Director of Public Works Dave Vargas indicated
that he would communicate with Mrs. Leadon re her concern. Mrs.
I Flossie Silvers, 2405 Powerhouse Road, (Fruitvale Canal District)
:indicated their assessment has jumped to $15.00 but that they are
not receiving any water. She-explained that the pipes were torn
lout when the canal was upgraded and that they had been using the
;irrigation water when it was available. Director of Public Works
'Dave Vargas indicated there is a problem in substantiating her
!water rights. Mr. Darrell Thomas, Fruitvale Canal District,
indicated they have not been receiving water, but paying an
:assessment for City irrigation rights. Mr. Vargas asked that the
'Council not include the Fruitvale Canal District Assessments at
this time and indicated that he would be working with those
'persons expressing problems in the Fruitvale Canal District.
,After due discussion, it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Moore
that Ordinance No. 1921, confirming the 1976 Irrigation Maintenance
;Assessment Roll, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons
and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard, Holbrook, and Walker
;absent.
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Councilman Jean Allard present after 4:00 P.M.
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ICity Manager McMicken reported that bids were received and
considered on this date for the City's legal advertising,
as follows:
The Herald-Republic: $2.20 per column inch for the first in-
sertion, $1.65 each subsequent insertion.
Golden West Publishing Co., (Yakima Valley Sun): $.98
per column inch for the first insertion, $.98 each sub-
sequent insertion.
Mr. McMicken cited that staff had communicated some administration
Iproblems encountered with a weekly newspaper and related this
for the Council's information. It was noted the City has
ispent $4,100 this past year for legal advertising. Councilman
;Simmons questioned whether those news items requiring daily
!publication could be submitted to the daily paper and those
for the weekly to the Sun. City Attorney Andrews explained
that this would not be feasible amd according to the City's
Code, a legal newspaper must be designated. Councilman
lEdmondson indicated she would like to see two newspapers
;utilized by next year. Also present and speaking to this
;matter was Mr. Gary Jackson, Yakima Valley Sun. It was
;MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Allard that the Council accept
the bid by Golden West Publishing Co., for the City's legal
!advertising: carried, Allard, Moore, Simmons and Wonder
voting aye by voice vote; Edmondson not voting. Holbrook
and Walker absent.
;City Manager McMicken referred to City Manager Report No.
1265 regarding the APCOA Parking Rate Change Request. Attorney
!Morris Shore, representing APCOA, explained that APCOA reqUests
la rate increase for those reasons explained in the City
;Manager's Report, the proposed increase to be as follows:
0-2 Hours .35
Each additional hour .15
Daily Maximum 1.75
He indicated advantages for both the City and APCOA from a raise
4n fees and explained that APCOA has met, with the restaurant
operators and they have not objected to the proposal. c9uP4 lman
,
;Allard expressed objection to the proposal of 35 for 0-2 hours,
which would include the first half-hour, but was in agreement
!with the long-term parking rates. Councilman Edmonson agreed
that the first hour should stay at the present rate of 25 cents.
Councilman Simmons indicated he was opposed to any increase
lin feeling it would have adverse effects. City Manager
IMcMicken indicated that the new parking meters installed at
the Airport bring in approximately $60 per week. After due
I/ ;discussion, it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Wonder that
the Council deny the parking rate change request by APCOA:
'carried, Allard, Moore, .Simmons and Wonder voting aye by voice
i vote; Edmondson voting nay by voice vote. Holbrook and Walker
absent. It was subsequently MOVED by Allard that the Council
;refer to staff the possibility of considering-.another charge
for the first hour of parking, and negotiate on charges for
!parking after the first hour. The Motion lost for want of
a second.
City Manager McMicken explained Agenda Items No. 9 and 10 regard-
!
ing the application for State and Federal grants to finance
the Yakima Area Wastewater Facilities Project, Step II and
an agreement with R. W. Beck and Associates-for engineering
!services for the Wastewater Facilities Design -- Step II.
He indicated that no new firms had been considered. The total
expense for design and engineering is $710,000 of which the
City will bear a 10 percent share, the State 15 percent and
the Federal 75 percent. An additional $14,000 of the Industrial
Waste Treatment Design Analysis is included for which the City
is not reimbursed, The City's share will be approximately_
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, $85,400. He reported funds are available from the Water-Sewer
,Fund, and indicated $30,000 could be used, as previously budgeted
for the Sewer Sealing Program. He indicated these steps are
all in accordance with EPA and DOE guidelines. In response
to a question from Councilman Allard, it was explained a surcharge
will be put on the four industrial users. City Manager McMicken
!explained that Step II covers the sewer rehabilitation, expansion
of the treatment plant, West Valley interceptors, cost recovery
study, and spray fields. He indicated the work should be done
Iby March, 1977. Councilman Allard questioned whether any consider-
ation had been given to the Preston-Sheppard proposal for alphafa
Ispray field. It was indicated this had been considered and
will be negotiated later, since the Bureau of Reclamation is
'looking into this. An answer will be received from them in
Isix to nine months. After due discussion, it was MOVED by
Simmons, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-3499, authorizing
the City to apply for State and Federal grants of funds to
!finance the Yakima Area Wastewater Facilities Project -- Step
be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons
and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Holbrook and Walker absent.
;RESOLUTION NO. D-3499, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
;the Director of Public Works of the City of Yakima to apply
for state and federal grants to finance the Yakima Area Wastewater
:Facilities Project -- Step II; and assuring compliance with
;regulations applicable to charges for users of the facilities.
It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Resolution
No. D-3500, authorizing an agreement with R. W. Beck and Associates
for engineering services for the Wastewater Facilities Design —
'Step II, be passed: carried, Allard,Edmondson, Moore, Simmons
and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Holbrook and Walker absent.
:RESOLUTION NO. D-3500, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement
with R. W. Beck and Associates to prepare a Wastewater Facility
!design.
'City Manager McMicken reported that bids were received and
iconsidered on February 4, 1976, for the fire pumper, as follows:
Emergency One West, Inc. $64,803.30
Ward La France, Inc. 73,360.31
Pierce Fire Apparatus, Inc. 63,628.95
Superior Fire Apparatus Co. 61,599.30
Van Pelt, Inc. 71,335.95
:City Manager McMicken indicated that $60,000 has been budgeted
for this item but that additional monies may need to be appropri-
ated to cover the following change orders, which were explained
by Fire Chief Ed Carroll:
Central Pump Operator's Panel $1,200.00
8" Wheel Rims 200.00
A-FFF Foam System 780.00
Radio 2,000.00
Pump Impellor 400.00
Freight and Transportation 300.00
Total extras 4,880.00
Total Bid plus change orders $66,479.30
It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Wonder that the Council accept
the bid of Superior Fire Apparatus with the additional change
,orders, as outlined by Fire Chief Ed Carroll, for a total of
$66,500: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, and
'Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook and Walker absent.
'Fire Chief Ed Carroll spoke to City Manager Report No. 266
iregarding a Proposed Fire Alarm Utility. He explained that
the proposal is to concentrate on improving alarm responses
to businesses located in fire zones No. 1 and No. 2 and is
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needed for early detection, advance warning and automatic extinguish-
ing systems to help reduce fire loss, especially in these
two fire zones. Councilmen felt there would be a need to further
review this report with Fire Department personnel and those
businesses involved. Present and endorsing the proposal were
Mr. Claude Smith of Lay and Nord Electronics and Bob Broadwell
from American Telegraph. Also present and speaking to this
matter was Alarm Supervisor Bruce Belfield. After discussion, it
was the coneensus of the Council that this matter be further
considered at a later study session.
City Manager McMicken reviewed the recommended bid award for
the City Hall fire escape, necessary for the 3rd and 4th floors
of City Hall which require two approved exits. He indicated
that those bidding were M. F. McDonald, Structures, Inc., and
Buren Sheet Metal. The low bidder was Buren Sheet Metal in
the amount of $13,424. Funds are available from General Revenue
Sharing. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Moore that the
bid for the City Hall fire escape be awarded to Buren Sheet
Metal in the amount of $13,424: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
Moore, Simmons and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook
and Walker absent.
City Manager McMicken reviewed City Manager Report No. 267
regarding District Court Probation Services Funding and reviewed
the funding alternatives as contained in his report. It was noted
that since the Probation Services Budget has been cut, $29,000
is needed for the remainder of 1976, to help fund salaries and CETA
positions. If funding is not provided, probation services may
have to be curtailed. City Manager McMicken suggested that
the amount retained by the Court in fines be increased. Council-
man Edmondson suggested that an allocation be made from Federal
Revenue Sharing for the remainder of this year and that this
matter be brought up again at annual budget time. Councilman
Moore suggested that input be received from other communities
as well. City Manager McMicken indicated that Contingency Funds
were the only other alternative to using Federal Revenue Sharing.
Present and speaking to this matter was Mr. Vern Fishback, District
Court Supervisor, who described the impact level of the probation
services in the past year. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded
by Allard that the Council make a one-time allocation in the
amount of $20,000 from FRS Funds for District Court Probation
Services and that the City undertake a study of funding this
in the 1977 Budget: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Simmons and
Wonder voting aye by voice vote; Moore voting nay by voice
vote. Holbrook and Walker absent.
City Attorney Andrews explained the proposed Resolution authorizing
a Consent and Waiver Agreement for installing restaurant trade
fixtures at the Yakima Air Terminal Building. He noted that
the City had been requested by the General Electric Company
to sign this document which would release any claims by the City
against equipment Mr. Frasu will install at the Airport Restaurant,
explaining that the City has, in fact, no claims in this equipment.
It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Allard that Resolution No.
D-3501, authorizing the execution of said Consent and Waiver
Agreement, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons,
and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Holbrook and Walker absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3501, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
to execute a "Consent to Installation -- Realty Owner's and
Beneficiary Waiver" pertaining to installation of restaurant
trade fixtures at the Yakima Air Terminal Building.
In reference to the disposition of the City of Yakima vs Davis
(Turner vs City), it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons
that the Council accept the offer as stipulated in the disposition
of this case: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons and
Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook and Walker absent.
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;City Manager McMicken requested approval of moving expenses
for Kennith Crawford, Chief of Housing for expenses in moving
from Rochester, New York, to Yakima in the amount of $3,568.
It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Wonder that the stipulated
:moving expenses for Mr. Kennith Crawford, be approved: carried,
;Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons and Wonder voting aye by
voice vote. Holbrook and Walker absent.
! City Manager McMicken explained the proposed Ordinance relating
to Fire Department working conditions, explaining that as a
Iresult of negotiations with the Fire Fighters Union, work hours
have been reduced and, accordingly, new language needs to be
;entered into the Code. He indicated the Union is in concurrence
iwith the proposed Ordinance. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded
i by Wonder that Ordinance No. 1922, relating to Fire Department
;working conditions, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
'Moore, Simmons and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Holbrook
and Walker absent.
!ORDINANCE NO. 1921, AN ORDINANCE relating to City Government
!personnel; specifying the work week and manner of computing
;compensation for Fire Department employees; establishing working
conditions, including emergency call back, overtime pay, special
assignment pay, and vacation, time off, and holiday provisions
for Fire Department personnel; repealing exising Chapter 2.22 and
!re-enacting a new Chapter 2.22, and various sections thereof, of
the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1923,
!providing overtime pay for City employees, except the Fire Depart-
ment,
be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons and
I Wonder voting aye on roll call. Holbrook and Walker absent.
!ORDINANCE NO. 1923, AN ORDINANCE relating to city government personnel;
!providing for overtime pay; amending Section 2.40.100 of the City
of Yakima Municipal Code.
An Ordinance appropriating $10,300 for planting trees along Naches
lAvenue, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the
table for one week or until March 29, 1976.
An Ordinance appropriating $14,362 in the City Street Fund to pay
!equipment rental charges to the City Garage, having been read by
'title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or
!until March 29, 1976. City Manager McMicken indicated this covers
the billing for street equipment purchased last year.
City Attorney Fred Andrews explained the proposed Ordinance levying
Ian excise tax on leasehold interests in City-owned property, ex-
!plaining this is in accordance with State legislation and concerns
irental of City-owned property by lessees, such as buildings at the
;Yakima Air Terminal. He explained this is in lieu of a property
itax, and allows the City to retain a portion of the 12 percent State
tax through levying a local 4 percent tax. It was MOVED by Moore,
seconded by Wonder that Ordinance No. 1924, levying said tax on
; leasehold interests in City-owned property, be passed: carried,
Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons and Wonder voting aye on roll
!call. Holbrook and Walker absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 1924, AN ORDINANCE relating to revenue and taxation;
!levying an excise tax on leasehold interests in publicly owned
Iproperty; providing for the administration and collection of such
Itax; declaring it unlawful to fail or refuse to pay such tax; and
!providing a penalty; authorizing the execution of a contract with
the State of Washington for the administration and collection of
such a tax; enacting Chapters 3.23 as a new Chapter of the City of
Yakima Municipal Code and prescribing an effective date thereof; and
declaring an emergency.
An Appeal having been received from Clarence Corbin on the Planning
Commissions denial of his rezone application, it was MOVED by
; Simmons, seconded by Moore that April 12, 1976, be the date set for
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Hearing on this matter: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore,
Simmons and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook and
Walker absent.
A Damage Claim having been received from Albert Kennedy, Rt.
4, Box 4092, Wapato, in the amount of $15.75 for vehicle towing
charges from the Donnelly Annex fire site, it was MOVED by
Moore, seconded by Wonder that said Damage Claim be referred
to the City Manager and staff for study and recommendation:
carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons and Wonder voting
aye by voice vote. Holbrook and Walker absent.
Councilman Allard requested that some consideration be given
to Mr. Grover Brown who wishes to relocate his shoe repair
store in the City ramp garage. City Manager McMicken indicated
he would look into this matter.
Councilman Allard requested that staff and Councilmen give
further consideration to the request discussed during the Study
Session re full-time employment for Mr. Kent Sims, employed
with the City's Park Department. City Manager McMicken indi-
cated that he would pursue this matter.
City Manager McMicken requested to be excused for a Civil Service
Workshop in Richland the remainder of this week and next week
to attend a City Manager's conference in Portland, Oregon.
It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Moore that said travel
be approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons and
Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Simmons that this meeting
be adjourned at 6:35 P.M., to Thursday, March 25, 1976, at
the hour of 12:00 Noon, to then meet at the Holiday Inn Restaurant:
carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons and Wonder voting
aye by voice vote. Holbrook and Walker absent.
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