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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
SEPTEMBER 27, 1994
BUSINESS MEETING
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, Henry
Beauchamp, Ernie Berger, Bill Brado, Lynn Buchanan, and
Bernard Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City
Attorney Paolella, and City Clerk Roberts also present.
2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Council Member Beauchamp.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
Council Member Brado presented Mayor Berndt with a framed
copy of the Yakima Herald Republic Editorial regarding
fluoridation in City water.
Mayor Berndt recognized Jerry Santana, Refrigeration
Contractor, for his generosity in donating 60 cases of soda
pop to the Alley Cats. Although Dave Wheelon was not
present, Mayor Berndt also gave recognition to First
Interstate Bank for its donation of $1,000 to the Alley Cats.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Berndt announced that item No. 16 was removed from the
Agenda. She then referred to the items placed on the
Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions
or deletions from either Council members or citizens
present. It was the consensus of the Council to delete Item
No. 15 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 READ, BE
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ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
(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.SEPTEMBER 13, 1994 SPECIAL
MEETING
The minutes of the September 13, 1994 Special meeting, was
approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council
members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read
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6. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR NORTH FIRST
AVENUE PAVING PROJECT (SEE ORDINANCE APPROVING FINAL ASSESSMENT
ROLL)
This being the time set for the public hearing, Al Rose,
Mary Lovell, and Fred French, all from the Engineering
Division, were available to answer any questions concerning
this final assessment roll.
Mayor Berndt opened the public hearing and asked for anyone
to speak to the issue. There being no one, she closed the
public hearing.
Ordinance No. 94 -54 having been read by title, it was MOVED
BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO PASS THE
ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 94 - 54, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima,
Washington, approving and confirming the final assessment
roll for Local Improvement District No. 1049, which has been
created and established for the purpose of paying the cost of
certain street improvements in the City of Yakima; and
levying and assessing the amount thereof against the lots,
tracts, parcels of land and other property shown on said
roll.
7. PUBLIC HEARING ON SOUTH FIRST STREET /EAST VIOLA ANNEXATION
(SEE ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY)
This being the time set for a public hearing, Bruce Benson,
Associate Planner, briefly summarized the staff report
concerning this annexation area. Council Member Brado asked
if the amount of revenue from this annexation area has been
estimated yet or the costs to maintain it. There was
discussion among Council members concerning the condition of
the large residential area that is probably not up to city
development standards; however, any additional CDBG funds
generated due to this area being annexed will be allocated
back to this area.
Mayor Berndt opened the public hearing and asked if anyone
wished to speak to the annexation issue.
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Barbara Collins stated she felt the area should not be
annexed until funding for needed improvements is available.
Many of the people who live in this area don't have the money
for improvements or permit fees. Mayor Berndt explained the
city doesn't come in and inspect personal, private residences
or require the houses be brought up to code; however,
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) money will be
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available to the City from the Federal Government to be used
in rehabilitating housing in this area.
Elaine Sheffield, 814 E. Nob Hill, expressed concern about
whether this annexation will raise property taxes and if
sewer hookup will be required. Mayor Berndt explained sewer
hookup is not required as long as the present septic tank has
not failed, but the same is true for the county also if sewer
is available. Mr. Benson explained that if this annexation
is accepted today, property taxes would not be payable to the
City of Yakima until 1996.
Doris Becker, 901 Tenant Lane, spoke in favor of the
annexation, especially for the fire protection that would be
provided by the City of Yakima since Broadway went into Union
Gap.
Mayor Berndt asked if anyone else wished to speak to the
issue. There being no one, she closed the public hearing.
Ordinance No. 94 -55 being read by title, it was MOVED BY
BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 94 - 55, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to
the City of Yakima and zoning said property. (South First
Street /East Viola Avenue Annexation)
8. PUBLIC MEETING ON PRELIMINARY PLAT AND REZONE FOR PROPERTY AT
1719 SOUTH 16TH AVENUE, REQUESTED BY KKR DEVELOPERS (PLEASE
BRING MATERIAL PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED)
This being the time set for the public meeting, Dan Valoff,
Associate Planner, presented a brief report of the rezone
request and preliminary subdivision application. Staff
recommended approval based on the findings and conclusions in
the Hearing Examiner's decision and also recommended the
Legal Department prepare the appropriate legislation.
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There were questions, comments, and staff direction
concerning fence maintenance. A general policy needs to be
developed defining who is responsible for maintaining long
fences that surround a development and face a busy street
because the concept of each individual property owner being
responsible for their section of the fence doesn't work very
well.
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After all Council members declared no exparte contact, Mayor
Berndt opened the public meeting and asked if the proponent
wished to comment.
Ron Knight, KKR Development, agreed with the Hearing
I/ Examiner's findings and requested Council approve the
project. He indicated that since everybody needs to be
responsible for fixing their own property when somebody
damages it, he will probably take care of the fence since the
property will likely remain a single ownership.
Mayor Berndt asked if anyone else wished to speak for or
against the project. There being no one, she closed the
public meeting.
It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BRADO, TO
ACCEPT THE HEARING EXAMINER' RECOMMENDATION. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Staff was directed
to bring back the appropriate legislation.
9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Gary McGlothlen, President of the Sunfair Association,
presented a plaque to the Major in appreciation of the City's
participation in this year's parade. He especially thanked
the employees of the Police, Parks, Streets, and Traffic
Divisions.
Rita Horton reported alleged mishandling of her daughter
during her daughter's arrest for fighting another student.
Her complaint will be investigated and the results reported
to her in a meeting with the City Manager and Police Chief.
Richard Andring brought three concerns to Council; two
regarding transit and one regarding a street patch that was
incorrectly repaired. These concerns were referred to staff
for a report.
Kerry Ward thanked Council for their help in solving his
irrigation problem. He now would like Council to take care
of a problem he has with a horse chestnut tree on City
property that is dropping nuts on the top of his house,
disturbing his sleep.
I/ 10. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE
RECLASSIFICATION REPORT (PLEASE BRING MATERIAL PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED)
(CONTINUED FROM 9/13/94)
Carol Bates, Chief Examiner, was available to answer any
questions about the report.
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Nina Vereb, Captain of Police Department Administrative
Services, explained the Police DA IVs do supervise the
Identification Technician for Record Bureau duties performed,
but they do not supervise any of the technical aspects of the
position.
After discussion and comments among Council members and staff
concerning city -wide wage compression issues, it was MOVED
BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ACCEPT THE
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RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE REPORT AND TO DIRECT STAFF TO
PREPARE LEGISLATION AMENDING THE PAY AND
CLASSIFICATION PLAN AS PROPOSED. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
*11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING RIGHT -OF -WAY PLANS AND
AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS FOR LAND ACQUISITION FOR THE 1 -82
GATEWAY PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. R - 94 - 128, A RESOLUTION approving the
Yakima Gateway Project Right -of -Way Plan (East Yakima Avenue
Interchange) and authorizing the acquisition of property as
contemplated therein.
*12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE FIRE
PERS LABOR CONTRACT
RESOLUTION NO. R - 94 - 129, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of Yakima to
execute a collective bargaining agreement for calendar years
1994 and 1995 with the International Association of
Firefighters (Fire PERS), AFL -CIO.
*13. REPORT AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPERTY COUNSELORS REPORT REGARDING
YAKIMA CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT
Accept the report from Property Counselors regarding the
Yakima Center Expansion Project.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
MEDFORD, OREGON
RESOLUTION NO. R -94 -130, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
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execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement with the City of Medford, Oregon.
15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RATIFYING ADOPTION OF RULES AND
REGULATIONS FOR THE YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL BOARD
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda by Council
Member Buchanan. He directed Council's attention to
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replacement pages of the proposed resolution which were
supplied to each Council member`.' The pages contain radio
frequency information which replace obsolete radio frequency
figures (118.4 substituted for 121.9). He also noted a few
other minor grammatical changes in the legislation.
I/ Resolution No. R -94 -129 having been read by title, it was
MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS TO ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote. City Attorney Paolella mentioned that the County might
have to take additional action since they adopted the
legislation with the obsolete information.
RESOLUTION NO. R -94 -131, A JOINT RESOLUTION of the
City of Yakima and Yakima County approving certain Yakima Air
Terminal Board resolutions and authorizing implementation.
16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF
APPLICATION FOR CERB PUBLIC TRUST FUNDS FOR ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
This item was removed from the Agenda.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AMENDMENT TO THE AFSCME COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR
TRANSIT EMPLOYEES
RESOLUTION NO. R -94 -132, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk'of Yakima to
execute an addendum to the 1992 -1994 collective bargaining
agreement with the Washington State Council of County and
City Employees, Local 1122 - Transit of the American Federation
of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL -CIO.
*18. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING CHESTNUT GROVE FINAL
PLAT
RESOLUTION NO. R -94 -133, A RESOLUTION concerning the
master application to re- divide a. portion of the existing
Amended Plat of Chestnut Grove Development, creating a new 32
lot residential plat in the vicinity of 5101 W. Chestnut Ave.
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*19. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR NORTH FIRST AVENUE
RECONSTRUCTION (STANDARD MOTION V -B -- ACCEPT CONTRACT AND APPROVE
FINAL PAYMENT)
The report from the City Engineer, dated September 12, 1994,
with respect to the completion of the work on the North First
Avenue Reconstruction project, performed by R. J. Lampers
Construction Co., Inc., was approved, the work accepted and
payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was
authorized.
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*20. APPROVAL OF SECOND QUARTER 1994 VEHICLE INCIDENT /COLLISION
REPORT
The Second Quarter 1994 Vehicle Incident /Collision Report was
accepted.
*21. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR OCTOBER 11, 1994 TO CONSIDER
HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION RELATING TO MASTER
APPLICATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN VICINITY OF 502 NORTH
18TH AVENUE, REQUESTED BY JAMES AND ROXANN FAULCONER
October 11, 1994 was set as the date of public meeting to
consider the recommendation from the Hearing Examiner
regarding the master application by James & Roxann Faulconer
for property located in the vicinity of 502 North 18th
Avenue.
*22. REPORT FROM POLICE AND LEGAL DEPARTMENTS AND CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING INTOXICATING BEVERAGES ON GREENWAY
PROPERTY (CONTINUED FROM 8/9/94)
ORDINANCE NO. 94 -56, AN ORDINANCE relating to City parks
and playgrounds; prohibiting the possession and /or
consumption of intoxicating liquor in all property owned,
operated, and /or managed by the Yakima Greenway Foundation;
amending Sections 13.16.005 and 13.16.070, all of the City of
Yakima Municipal Code.
23. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE OPTING OUT OF STATE LAW REGARDING
FIREARMS (CONTINUED FROM 8/23/94)
Ordinance No. 94 -57 having been read by title, it was MOVED
BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO PASS THE
ORDINANCE. The motion carried by a 6 -1 roll call vote;
Berndt voting nay. Mayor Berndt explained her opposition to
this ordinance, representing the population who don't want
citizens walking down the street with a loaded weapon.
ORDINANCE NO. 94 - 57, AN ORDINANCE relating to public
safety; exercising the City of Yakima's statutory authority
to exempt the City of Yakima from prohibitions against
carrying a firearm enacted in RCW 9.41.050(4).
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24. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE PARKS' AND RECREATION MANAGER
POSITION (CONTINUED FROM 9/13/94)
Ordinance No. 94 -58 having been read by title, it was MOVED
I/ BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE.
There were comments from Council members as to whether or not
the existing pay rate is competitive in the marketplace and
about the issue of wage compression. IT WAS MOVED BY
BRADO, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO
FIVE PERCENT ABOVE THE CURRENT PAY RATE. There was
further discussion and comments among Council members
explaining either their opposition or support of_this issue.
The question was called for a vote on the motion as
amended. The amendment failed by a 3 -4 voice vote; Berndt,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, and Sims voting nay. The question
was called for a vote on the original motion. The
motion carried by a 4 -3 roll call vote; Barnett, Berger, and
Brado voting nay.
ORDINANCE NO. 94 -58, AN ORDINANCE relating to City
personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan
for City employees to be effective October 30, 1994; amending
Subsections 2.20.100 A, 2.20.110 A and 2.20.110 C, all of the
City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*25. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1994 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR TCI GRANT FOR AN ON -AIR AUTOMATED
SWITCHING SYSTEM
An Ordinance amending the 1994 budget and appropriating funds
to purchase an on -air automated switching system for Cable
TV, having been read by title only at the September 13, 1994
meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 94 -59, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1994
budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of
$36,000 in the Cable TV Fund for expenditure during 1994 to
purchase equipment.
*26. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1994 BUDGET AND
I/ APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE REFUSE DIVISION FOR STATE TAX
AND LANDFILL FEES (NO ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING)
An Ordinance amending the 1994 budget and appropriating funds
for unanticipated operating expenses in the Refuse Division,
having been read by title only, was laid on the table for two
weeks, until October 11, 1994.
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*27. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1994 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL FUND (NO ACTION
REQUIRED THIS MEETING)
An Ordinance amending the 1994 budget and appropriating funds
for the removal and replacement of underground storage tanks
at Tahoma Cemetery, having been read by title only was laid
on the table for two weeks, until October 11, 1994.
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*28. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1994 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR ITEMS PURCHASED FOR RESALE OR
INVENTORY AND FOR THE WATER SERVICE BOND REDEMPTION FUND (NO
ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING)
An Ordinance amending the 1994 budget and appropriating funds
for Bond Redemption requirements and for resale materials
having been read by title only, was laid upon the table for
two weeks, until October 11, 1994.
29. OTHER BUSINESS
After briefly discussing recommendations from the Community
Development Advisory Committee to fill seven positions, it
was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPOINT
FINA GONZALES AS THE SOUTHWEST AREA REPRESENTATIVE;
ELBERTH TROTTER, AS THE MINORITY REPRESENTATIVE;
KATHY NEELY AS THE DISABLED REPRESENTATIVE;
TONY SANDOVAL IN THE AT -LARGE POSITION; FRED HARRIS
IN THE AT -LARGE POSITION; MITCH NICKOLDS AS THE
DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL REPRESENTATIVE; AND
CAROL FREDRICKSON AS THE AGING REPRESENTATIVE. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Because he has received inquiries from citizens, Council
Member Berger requested a report on the status of the "A"
Street vacation and asked if the issue could be reconsidered.
Council Member Sims requested a report about a car lot doing
business on a piece of property for which the rezone was
denied.
Mayor Berndt asked Council Members to let her know if they
will be able to attend the upcoming informal meeting with the
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County Commissioners.
Information Items:
Items of information provided to Council were: to attend
briefing on the Public Health Improvement Plan and public
hearing scheduled for 9/29/94; News Release regarding
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Yakima Transit Shuttlebus Service to the Fair. 9/21/94;
Memorandum from City Attorney regarding Fact Sheet on
Tetrachloroethylene. 9/21/94; EPA Superfund Fact Sheet:
Woods Industries; 9/19/94; Newsletter from the Yakima
Electric Railway Museum. 9/94; Assignments Pending in
I/ Office of Environmental Planning as of September 27, 1994;
and Minutes of the August 4, 16 and 25, 1994 Yakima Air
Terminal Board meetings.
30. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROPERTY ACQUISITION:
A. CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PROPERTIES
B. OFFERS TO PURCHASE CITY PROPERTY
It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADJOURN
TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PROPERTY ACQUISITION,
FOLLOWED BY ADJOURNMENT TO OCTOBER 11, 1994, AT
7:00 AM, AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY FOR
INFORMAL DISCUSSION. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
31. ADJOURNMENT TO OCTOBER 11, 1994 AT 7:00 A.M. AT THE
WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE FACILITY FOR INFORMAL DISCUSSION
Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the
meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
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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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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
OCTOBER 11, 1994
ADJOURNED MEETING
The City Council met in session on this date at 7:00 a.m. at the
Wastewater Collection Facility, 204 West Pine Street, Yakima,
Washington. Assistant Mayor Clarence Barnett, presiding, Council
Members Ernie Berger, Lynn Buchanan (absent after 8:00 a.m.), and
Bernard Sims present. Mayor Pat Berndt and Council Members
Henry Beauchamp and Bill Brado absent and excused. City Manager
Zais, Marketa Oliver, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager
(absent after 7:30 a.m.), and Deputy City Clerk Skovald also
present. Present after 7:30 a.m. were Paul McMurray, Assistant
City Attorney, Jerry Copeland, Director of Public Works,
Chris Waarvick, Wastewater Superintendent, Don Skone, Planning
Division Manager, and Doug Mayo, Project Engineer. Various members
of Yakima School District #7 were also present after 7:30 a.m.
including: Dr. Larry Petry, Superintendent; Joe Falk, President,
Board of Directors; Mickie Clise, Principal, Washington Middle
School; and Rick Gagnier, Business Manager. Dave Franklund with
KDF Engineers, Greg Luring, Bond Committee Chairman, and Parks and
Recreation Commission Members Bo Hepler and Mike Nixon were also
present.
Informal Discussion
The meeting began with discussion about the search for the new City
Logo. There was a consensus among Council members'to prepare a
mock -up of the pin design, combine it with the All America City
Logo, and see how it looks.
The AgriTech response relating to the Airport property was
discussed. A recommendation from various representatives of the
City and the County as well as the Airport Board is to go forward
with the appraisal of the property to determine its fair market
value in case there is future interest in the property. The County
would still be willing to share those costs with the City.
Council members briefly discussed scheduling a presentation, at the
next Council meeting, on the Water Enhancement Bill. This
legislation will not only impact irrigation districts in the City
of Yakima, but the Urban Area as well.
Presentation By Yakima School District #7 Regarding Washington
Middle School /Martin Luther King Park
City Manager Zais reported the Yakima School District has requested
the tennis court property be deeded back to them so they can
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proceed with their project to totally replace Washington Middle
School. In return for the 'property, the School District has
offered to help replace the tennis courts on existing City Park
property.
Since there is a short timeframe to secure funding from the State
for this project, Dr. Petry also requested Council informally
review various aspects of the project. Dr. Petry explained two
concepts have been developed for the new school facility -- one
that primarily would use the current area owned by the School
District -- and one that would include submitting a street vacation
petition to close Beech Street, buying additional property, and
using Martin Luther King Park property. Although the number -one
priority is to replace the school, the baseball field, and the
track, Dr. Petry emphasized the importance of continuing the
relationship between the School District and the City. He
suggested a joint -use agreement be written to clarify the issues.
If possible, the School District would like to improve the whole
area and expand, not only the opportunities for the school, but the
opportunities for the community by providing facilities that the
whole community would use. This would contribute to a more safe
environment in the Washington area.
Council Member Buchanan questioned the need for the current number
of tennis courts and suggested some of them be converted to
basketball courts. Rick Gagnier pointed out the School District
will probably turn some of them into basketball courts and retain
some tennis courts for school programs.
Council Member Barnett reported various citizens have requested the
existing building at Washington Middle School be retained. They
have also requested an opportunity to comment and present their
ideas about this issue. Although Dr. Petry recognized the need for
community access, he provided three reasons why the current
building must be replaced. Because the voters passed the bond
issue, the School District has an obligation to provide a complete
school facility site to the children in this area. There is not
enough room to do that at the present location if the existing
building is retained. The alternative would be land acquisition,
but the bond issue passed last spring doesn't include money for
that purpose. Dr. Petry further indicated the School District will
work hard to provide community access to the new school facilities.
Council Member Buchanan asked why new construction is being
proposed instead of remodeling the existing 70 -year old building.
In Boston and Washington, D.C., it is quite common to see buildings
being remodeled that are 150 or 200 years old. Dr. Petry explained
the School District had an engineering cost analysis done to
determine which method -- remodel or new construction -- would be
the most economically feasible method. The study clearly indicated
the cost to remodel was almost as expensive as new construction.
Since the existing building at Washington won't hold the number of
students, nor the needed programs, the cost to remodel could not be
justified.
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Don Skone briefly outlined the location of the various utility
lines at the site, including those that would have to be relocated.
Following further discussion concerning the project, the School
District officials were advised that further Council consideration
is necessary before any recommendations are made.
Council Member Barnett conveyed citizen requests to determine how
the Beech Street Vacation would impact the neighborhood. Dr. Petry
indicated that public input is necessary to determine how the
community feels about the school closure. He also mentioned the
architectural preservation of the building's design is planned and
will be incorporated into the new design, and the terra cotta
pieces attached to the current structure will also be utilized on
the new building.
Cost of Service In -Lieu of Tax Proposal
There was brief discussion about the Cost of Service Study
proposal, and whether it should become a Budget Council Policy
Issue.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 a.m.
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Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio tape of this Council meeting is
available in the City Clerk's office.
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