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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
NOVEMBER 15, 1994
BUSINESS MEETING
I/ 1. ROLL CALL
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Pat Berndt,
presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett, Ernie Berger,
Bill Brado, Lynn Buchanan, and Bernard Sims present on roll
call. Council Member Henry Beauchamp absent and excused.
City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella, and City Clerk
Roberts also present.
2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Berger.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
Glenn Valenzuela, Director of Community & Economic
Development, announced the public hearing on the Consolidated
Draft Plan, originally scheduled for today, will be
December 20, 1994 at. 2:00 p.m - ,in the Council Chambers at
City Hall. A 30 - day opportunity to or comment on the
document will begin on November 18, 1994 at both the Office
of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation and the Community
and Economic Development office.
Mayor Berndt proclaimed December 1, 1994 as World Aids Day
and urged all citizens to take part in activities and
observances designed to increase awareness and understanding
of HIV Aids and join the global effort to prevent the further
spread of this disease. Carol Folsom presented the Mayor
with a poster and lapel pin and then invited all citizens to
participate in a number of planned activities.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Berndt referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or
deletions from either Council members or citizens present.
I/ It was the general consensus of the Council that Item No. 14
be removed from the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk then
read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and
ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY
BUCHANAN, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS AMENDED, BE
ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote;
Beauchamp absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an
asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled
under one motion without further discussion.)
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*5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 11, 1994 BUSINESS
MEETING
The minutes of the October 11, 1994 Business Meeting was
approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council
members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read
publicly.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATION FOR YOUTH AWARDS
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David Helsteth, Vice - President of the Yakima Youth
Commission, along with its President, Betsy Nagle - McNaughton,
presented certificates of appreciation to youths nominated
for Yakima Youth Commission service awards. Mayor Berndt
thanked the youth for their participation and recognized
their hard work and outstanding service to the community.
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY URBAN EVERHARDT REGARDING WATER
ISSUES /FEDERAL ENHANCEMENT BILL
Urban Everhardt, a Kittitas Valley farmer with extensive
involvement in the Yakima River Basin Enhancement Project,
provided a history of the most recent Water Enhancement Bill,
which evolved after several legislative attempts since the
late 1970s. The primary focus of the legislation is to
improve the water supply available for existing irrigation
and also to improve the flows for fish and wildlife in the
Yakima River system. The key is water use efficiency. The
major component of the program is to develop a conservation
plan and to implement those improvements to existing
irrigation systems. The next step in the process is to urge
state lawmakers to pass the appropriation for funds, and
after that, to lobby for specific grants.
Betty Gaudette, 701 North 6th Street, asked when funding will
be available for the deteriorated irrigation system.
Mr. Everhardt explained it will probably be spread out over a
ten -year period. There was discussion and explanation about
the two avenues being pursued to address the irrigation
improvement problem -- the Water Enhancement Bill and the
Federal Enterprise Zone Application (results are expected
within the month).
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATION REGARDING YAKIMA INTERURBAN LINES
ASSOCIATION (PLEASE BRING MATERIAL PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED)
Glenn Valenzuela, Director of Community and Economic
Development, directed Council's attention to a Council
decision made earlier this year to fund a feasibility study
to determine the restoration of the Interurban Lines
Railroad. He introduced Dr. Ken Johnsen and Les Tonkin,
Historic Architect, who referenced their report recently
submitted to Council.
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Dr. Johnsen made his presentation that included a five - minute
slide show on the history of the'Interurban Lines Railroad
and why it needs to be restored. The scope of the study is
for restoration of the existing system and includes an
evaluation outline, plan and inventory of all repairs to be
I/ made. He requested Council accept the report and lend its
support to enable them to obtain funding for the restoration
work.
Mr. Tonkin urged continued support of the YVT trolley system.
He explained there are restoration grants available which
they will apply and this document is a working tool for that
purpose. He suggested using the existing money in the
Trolley Fund to match grant funds. Mr. Tonkin concluded his
request by explaining that many communities are recreating
similar type trolley systems and it is a worthy asset to the
community.
There was discussion concerning whether or not to accept the
entire report containing expenditure requests in possible
controversial areas, which could create potential conflict
associated with grant applications for other city projects.
There was a consensus among Council members to request the
YILA to separate the historic aspect and the future
enhancement portion of the study into two separate documents.
Council Member Brado also expressed concern and comments
about the old flat car and track area overgrown with weeds in
the vicinity of llth Street and Tieton Drive. It was MOVED
BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO ACCEPT THIS
REPORT FOR A FUTURE. DISCUSSION ITEM. Council Member
Barnett requested the Record show that Dr. Johnsen voiced no
objection to preparing the two documents as requested. The
question was called for a vote on the motion. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp absent.
9. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY THE BAHA'IS
Several members of the Baha'is faith presented Council with a
booklet entitled The Vision of Race Unity along with a
booklet about their faith.
10. PUBLIC HEARING ON PRELIMINARY 1995 BUDGET AND PROPOSED
TRANSIT SERVICE MODIFICATIONS
I/ This being the time set for the public hearing, Mayor Berndt
explained the procedure providing opportunity for public
testimony. At Council's request, staff did not present an
overview of the issue.
Mayor Berndt opened the public hearing and asked if anyone
wanted to comment about the budget or the proposed
modifications to the transit system.
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Susan Russell, representing the Retired Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP), urged Council approval of their budget
proposal for 1995. She described the RSVP organization and
provided examples of the types of services provided to the
community.
Mary McClure spoke about changes to the transit system which
have occurred during the last 20 years.
Rose Marie Ulmer, 1106 Pleasant, a member of the RSVP,
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described specific programs within that organization that she
participates in. She urged Council to approve their budget
request.
William Strole, 105 North 53rd Avenue, asked Council to
consider his ideas to improve bus service. He suggested
discontinuing the Trolleys, eliminating the Westside Loop,
and increasing service on continued routes to 30 minutes in
order to increase bus ridership. He also suggested using
smaller buses with less seating capacity with the premise
being they would cost less to purchase, operate and maintain
than larger buses. He encouraged keeping the Honored Citizen
pass and was opposed to specially equipped buses that
accommodate those with disabilities.
Willetta Schremps, 612 South 15th Avenue, spoke in favor of
the RSVP funding request particularly funding for after
school activities. She also spoke in favor of the trolleys
and pointed out its usefulness to visitors in the community.
Margaret Hagel, 411 North 31st Avenue, spoke in favor of the
RSVP program and described the knitting /crocheting projects
donated by members of that organization to those in need.
Richard Kernighan, 90 Orchard Drive in Naches, spoke in favor
of the RSVP funding request. He described a variety of areas
of RSVP participation and emphasized the importance of
educating the community about recycling and buying durable
products.
Les Hall, 412 South 10th Street, represented the
organization, Communities Organized for Yakima County. He
urged Council to continue financial support for youth
oriented programs.
Richard Connor, 114 North 9th, urged Council to discontinue
the trolleys, the Westside Loop, and raise the bus fare to
fifty cents. He also supported the idea of a county wide
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transit system.
Robert Owen, 405 North 4th Street urged Council to increase
the bus fare to fifty cents (twenty -five cents for disabled
persons and seniors). He suggested all the routes be
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considered for low ridership when considering whether to
discontinue them or not.
Ron Johnsen suggested the bus trolleys be renamed to avoid
confusion with train trolleys.
I/ Lorretta Charlotte, 301 1/2 South 13th Avenue, spoke in favor
of the trolleys and suggested increasing bus fare to fifty
cents; she complimented the transit drivers for their
helpfulness.
Pat Corbin, 4601 Englewood, suggested more market user
research be done to determine what type of service the
customer wants and then provide that service. Also, she
suggested increasing service from once an hour and supported
the concept of transit service to the Union Gap Mall.
Wayne Parsley, 8202 West Nob Hill Blvd., who is a Transit
employee, spoke in favor of keeping the trolleys because they
attract tourism.
Hector Franco, 614 South Naches, requested assistance
relating to keeping a part of Washington Middle. School for a
community center.
Luz Guiterrez invited Council to a holiday open house at the
Hispanic Business Center and spoke of opportunities available
in the Arts for programs such as small theater groups or the
development of an art center. Council Member Sims invited
Ms. Guiterrez to make .a .presentation relating to the
availability of grants set aside for this purpose.
City Clerk Roberts read a letter from Adam W. Meadows who
supports keeping the Westside Loop and adding Sunday service.
He thought it would be acceptable to increase the fare to
fifty cents if it meant keeping existing service or improving
service. He urged service be extended to all points of the
Greenway, to shopping . areas, and to movie houses .on Sundays.
He spoke in favor of the trolleys because they provide a
valuable service to citizens. City Clerk Roberts then read a
telephone message from Marla Sonan urging Council to retain
the Westside Loop bus route because its . elimination' would
create a hardship to those riders that have no other means of
transportation; she supports an increase in bus fare instead
I/ of discontinuing the service.
Mayor Berndt concluded public testimony and continued the
public hearing until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 29, 1994.
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11. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Larry Mathews, 805 South 17th Avenue, spoke in opposition to
the funding method authorized for the Police Station /Legal
Center.
The following item was considered out of sequence on the
agenda.
24. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING, THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO TATTOO REGULATIONS
Paul McMurray, Assistant City Attorney, provided a brief
history of this issue which originally included a request
from Jennifer Rosal to lower the age requirement for
tattooing. Since the Health District has declined to become
involved in regulation of this matter, two alternatives were
presented to Council for consideration. One would repeal the
entire Tattooing Ordinance and the other would repeal all
sections except a definition section and an age requirement
section. There was continued discussion concerning state
regulation of this issue and the age requirement.
Ordinance No. 94 -71 having been read by title, it was MOVED
BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO PASS THE
ORDINANCE. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY
BUCHANAN, TO AMEND SECTION 2, SECTION 5.76.025 AGE
RESTRICTIONS, TO ANY PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTEEN
(16) YEARS; OR ANY PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN
(18) YEARS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF HER /HIS
PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN. The motion to amend carried by
a 4 -2 voice vote; Berndt and Sims voting nay. The question
was called for a vote on the motion as amended. The
motion carried by a 4 -2 roll call vote; Berndt and Sims
voting nay; Beauchamp absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 94 - 71, AN ORDINANCE relating to the
licensing and regulating of tattoo business; defining
tattooing; imposing certain age restrictions upon who may be
tattooed; amending Section 5.76.010; adding as a new section
Section 5.76.025; and repealing Sections 5.76.020, 5.76.030,
5.76.040, 5.76.050, 5.76.060, 5.76.070, 5.76.080, 5.76.090
and 5.76.100 all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
12. PRESENTATION OF 1995 YAKIMA VALLEY CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTS
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PRELIMINARY BUDGET REPORT
Glenn Valenzuela, Director of Community and Economic
Development, reported a correction to the assessment amount.
It is $28,179.87 instead of $28,616.40 as listed on the
Agenda Statement cover sheet.
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Lon Wyrick, Executive Director -YVCOG, presented the budget
request for Council review and urged its acceptance. He
provided explanation about organizational responsibilities
and procedures along with changes to the STP funding direct
allocation process. There was discussion among Council
I/ members and Mr. Wyrick concerning the ISTEA Enhancement
project process relating to Committee representation and its
consideration and "prioritization of project requests.
Mr Wyrick indicated he would notify Mayor Berndt when the
State Committee meetings are being held. It was MOVED BY
BERGER, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
13. REPORT REGARDING DOWNTOWN PARKING ANALYSIS /DECKING STUDY
After discussion and comments among Council members and
staff, it was the .conclusion..of.Council that this proposal
was premature and needed study. It was MOVED BY BARNETT,
SECONDED BY SIMS, TO SEND THIS BACK TO STAFF TO COME
BACK WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. The motion carried by
5 -1 voice vote; Brado voted nay; Beauchamp absent.
14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR CERTAIN
AIRPORT PROPERTY
There was discussion among Council members and staff about
the nature of the appraisal, ow comprehensively specified it
was in the RFP, and the cost `of services to be provided.
Glenn Valenzuela was available to answer questions.
Councilmember Brado explained the appraisal information and
asked why we would accept the high bid and why we felt a
$3450 appraisal was justified. Glenn Valenzuela explained
that after discussing this issue with staff, they felt that
after the interviews of the three firms that the individual
who is asking the higher amount of dollars was going to do a
more comprehensive appraisal and the fact that we were going
to apply for a million dollar grant has made an immediate
impression upon staff. Whether we do it for $1,000 or
$3,000. They were all state certified appraisers; the
Council desires to go with the low bid. It was MOVED BY
I/ BRADO, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO GO WITH THE LOW BID OF
$1,000. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote;
Beauchamp absent.
City Manager Zais reported the City and County should share
the cost of appraisal since the .property is jointly owned.
Mr. Valenzuela. pointed out that this item was set for
annexation on December 6th.
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RESOLUTION NO. R -94 -146, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to obtain
professional real estate appraisal services relating to
potential purchase and sale •transactions for property at the
Yakima Air Terminal.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR
DECEMBER 8, 1994 BEFORE THE HEARING EXAMINER FOR RIGHT -OF -WAY
VACATIONS FOR:
A. GARRETT STREET, VICINITY OF NORTH 6TH AVENUE, REQUESTED
BY DAN TILLEY
RESOLUTION NO. R -94 -147, A RESOLUTION fixing time for
public hearing before the Hearing Examiner on December 8,
1994, on a petition to vacate a portion of the undeveloped
right -of -way for Garrett Street and adjacent alleyways west
of North 6th Avenue.
B. NORTH 8TH AVENUE FROM "J" STREET TO WASHINGTON CENTRAL
RAILROAD PROPERTY ABUTTING MADISON AVENUE, REQUESTED BY
WILLIAM ASH
RESOLUTION NO. R -94 -148, A RESOLUTION fixing time for
public hearing before the Hearing Examiner on December 8,
1994, on a petition to vacate a portion of the undeveloped
right -of -way for North 8th Avenue between "J" Street and
Madison.
*16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH PHIL LAMB FOR HEARING EXAMINER SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. R -94 -149, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
a Professional Services Contract Between the City of Yakima
and Philip A. Lamb as the Yakima Urban Area Hearing Examiner.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SEWER
MAIN REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT WITH SHARON G. AND /OR CHARLES E.
VETSCH
RESOLUTION NO. R -94 -150, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
a Sewer Utility System Reimbursement Agreement and Conveyance
between the City of Yakima and Sharon G. and /or Charles E.
Vetsch, Sr.
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*18. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 6, 1994 ON THE WEST
AIRPORT ANNEXATION
December 6, 1994 was set as the date of public hearing on the
West Airport Annexation.
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*19. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT AND RESOLUTION APPROVING THIRD
QUARTER 1994 INSURANCE CLAIMS
RESOLUTION NO. R - 94 - 151, A RESOLUTION accepting and
approving the Quarterly Insurance Claims Report.
*20. APPROVAL OF RIGHT -OF -WAY USE PERMIT FOR SIGN PLACEMENT AT ST.
ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER
The Right -of -Way Use Permit for the placement of directional'
display signs at St. Elizabeth Medical Center was approved.
*21. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENTS FOR (STANDARD MOTION V -B --
ACCEPT PROJECT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT) :
A. RAILROAD PROJECT = ZONE 1,WEST
The report from the City Engineer, dated November 2, 1994,
with respect to the completion of the work on the Railroad
Water Project — Zone 1 West project, performed by Central
.Concrete & Utilities /DeBlasio Construction, a joint venture,
was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final
estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
B. RAILROAD PROJECT,- ZONE 2 WEST
The report from the City Engineer, dated November 2, 1994,
with respect to the completion of the work on the Railroad
Water Project - Zone 2 West project, performed by Central
Concrete & Utilities /D a joint venture,
was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final
estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
*22. APPROVAL OF THIRD QUARTER 1994 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
REPORT • .
The Third Quarter 1994' Capital Improvements Projects Status
Report was approved.
*23. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 1994 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT
The October 1994 Revenue and Expenditure (Budget) Report was
approved.
I/ 25. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1994 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR TRANSIT OPERATING EXPENSES
Council Member Barnett explained he asked that this item be
removed from the Consent Agenda so he could move to increase
the amount to $20,000 to keep the extended holiday service
this year on the basis that this is rather late in the
holiday season and the merchants may have been counting on
it. There was continued discussion among Council members and .
staff as to why the proposal was introduced.
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Ordinance No. 94 -72 amending the 1994 Budget and appro-
priating funds for Transit Extra -board salaries, wages and
Dial -A -Ride increases, having been read by title only at the
previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second
reading.It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO
PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by 5 -1 roll call
vote; Brado voting nay.
ORDINANCE NO. 94 - 72, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1994
budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of
$205,000 in the Transit Operating Fund for expenditure during
1994 for Extra -board salaries, wages and Dial -A -Ride
increases.
*26. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REZONE OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 906 NORTH 20TH AVENUE, REQUESTED BY.LENA COUCH
ORDINANCE NO. 94 - 73, AN ORDINANCE rezoning property
located at 906 N. 20th Avenue in Yakima, Washington from
Single Family Residential (R -1) to Central Business District
Support (CBDS) and amending the zoning map of the Yakima
Urban Area accordingly.
*27. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1994 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE GAILLEON PARK CANAL COVER PROJECT
An Ordinance amending the 1994 Budget and appropriating funds
for the Gailleon Park canal cover project, having been read
by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the
Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 94 - 74, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1994
budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of
$5,600 in the Parks Capital Fund for expenditure during 1994
for a Gailleon Park canal cover.
28. OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Berndt requested staff to research the legality and
feasibility of developing a parking lot in the downtown area
for people who carpool, using CTR funds.
Council Member Barnett requested YVCOG provide a short
response on what has actually been accomplished under the CTR
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program.
Information Items:
Items of information provided to Council were: Monthly
Project Progress Report on the Yakima Railroad Area for
October 1994; Police Department Narcotics Enforcement Third
Quarter 1994 Report; Rebound Plus Monthly Report for
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October 1994; Personnel Vacancy and Hiring Reports for
October 1994; Minutes of the'July 21, August 4 & 18,
September 1 & 15, and October 6 & 20, 1994
Bicycle /Pedestrian Advisory Committee meetings; Article
from CTR Overview, "Yakima Residents 'Find Another Way' ";
Articles from Nation's Cities Weekly, "Cities Keep Heat on
I/ Mandates" (October 31, 1994); "Pass the Bucks, not the
Buck" (October 24, 1994), "Congress Ducked the Mandates
Issue, Facing it is up to Us (October 17, 1994); and
Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental Planning as
of November 15, 1994.
29. ADJOURNMENT TO NOVEMBER 22, 1994 AT 9:00 A.M. FOR BUDGET
REVIEW IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
An Executive Session regarding collective bargaining was
requested.. It was MOVED ..BY..BUCHANAN,, SECONDED BY SIMS,
TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DISCUSSING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, WITH ADJOURNMENT
THEREAFTER TO NOVEMBER 22, 1994, AT 9:00 AM, FOR
BUDGET REVIEW IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp absent.
Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the
meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY : gu'?��;v , tili'`
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CITY CLERK MAYOR
Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio and video tape of this meeting are
available in the City Clerk's Office
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