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AUGUST 19,. 1961
The City Council-met in regular session, Assistant Mayor Larson presiding. Councilmen Barber,
Keith, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson; City.Manager Smith and City Attorney Arntson present on roll
call. Mayor Bostic absent and excused..
The invocation was given by Councilman Barber.
Mr. J. B. Holcomb having reported for duty as Administrative Intern on August 7, 1961 in accord-
ance with action taken by the City Council at their regular meeting of June 21 and 28, 1961,
Manager Smith introduced Mr. Holcomb to members of the Council at this time.
The minutes of the regular meeting of August:2, 1961 were approved as read.
This being the time fixed by the Council for the hearing on Petition No. 92 as filed by Paul J.
Fortier praying for the annexation of certain property located between 45th and 46th and West
Walnut and West Chestnut, and there being no protests in writing or otherwise to said annexation,
it was MOVED by Lemon, seconded by Robinson that Ordinance No. 274 providing for said annexation
and zoning,said property as R -1, Single Family Residence, be passed as read: carried, Barber,
Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Bostic absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 274, AN ORDINANCE providing for the annexation by the City of Yakima, Washington',
of certain property contiguous to the City of Yakima, and zoning the same as R -1, Single Family
Residence Zone.
Petition No. 99 praying for the annexation of certain property properly described in said peti-
tion and belonging to the Boise Cascade Corporation, having,been duly filed with the City Clerk
by said Corporation on the 3rd day of August, 1961, it was MOVED by Maxwell seconded by Barber
that said petition-be referred to the Planning Commission and the City Manager for study and
recommendation: - carried, Barber,,Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye by voice
vote. Bostic absent.
Petition No. 100 requesting the formation of a local improvement district for the curb, gutter
and,surfacing of the South side of Willow Street having been duly filed with the City Clerk on
the 4th day of August, 1961 by Harvel Shinpaugh and others, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded
by Keith that said petition be referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation: carries
Barber, Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye.-Voice vote. Bostic absent.
Petition No. 101 requesting the formation of a local improvement district for the construction of
curbs, gutters, sidewalks and the surfacing of the West half of Pleasant Avenue from Mead Avenue
to King Street, Queen Avenue from Mead Avenue to King Street and the North half of King Street'
from 12th Avenue -to Pleasant Avenue, having been duly filed with the City Clerk on the 7th day of
August, 1961, and Manager Smith havinfi explained and recommended that this project be included in
the construction contract for L.I.D. o. 892, 8939 894, and 895, members of the Council agreed
to deviate from the agenda and the regular procedure of referral and consider a resolution of in-
tention for this project. MOVED by Lemon, seconded by Keith that Resolution No-D298 being a
resolution of- intention to create a local improvement district as requested in Petition No. 101
and fixing the date of hearing at-,the hour of 30'clock P.M. on Wednesday the 30th day of August,
1961, be passed as read: carried, Barber, Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye
on roll' call. Bostic absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -29$1 A RESOLUTION of intention to create a local improvement district.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
That it is its intention to improve the following streets by grading,
ballasting, surfacing with asphaltic concrete and constructing concrete curbs and gutters, to-
gether with necessary drainage features:
1. West half of Pleasant Avenue from Mead Avenue to King Street.
2. Queen Avenue from Mead Avenue to King Street.
3. North half of King Street from 12th Avenue to Pleasant Avenue.
That it is its intention to improve the following streets by constructing
concrete sidewalks four feet in width on the following streets:
1. Both sides of Queen Avenue.
2. West side of Pleasant Avenue.
All persons who may desire to be heard with reference to said proposed
improvements are hereby notified to appear at a meeting of the City Council to be held at its
office in the City Hall in the City of Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, at the hour of 3 o'clocl
P.M., on Wednesday, the 30th day of August, 1961, which time and place are hereby fixed for the
hearing of all matters relating to said improvements, and for determining the method of payment
for said improvements; and the City Clerk is hereby directed to give due notice of said hearing
and of the intention to make the aforesaid improvements.
All costs and expenses in connection with the construction of said improve
ments, including the engineering, inspection, advertising, publication of notices, and all other
espenses incident thereto, shall be levied and assessed against all of the property legally and
properly assessable therefor as provided by the laws and as above described.
The assessments shall be made according to special benefits derived from
the improvement without regard to the zone and termini method.
The City Engineer is hereby directed to submit to the City Council at or
prior to the date fixed herein for said hearing, all of the data and other information required
law to be by him submitted; all of said improvements to be constructed in full accordance with
the plans and specifications to be prepared by the City Engineer and filed with the City Clerk.
ATTEST: J. A "SMITH
City Clerk
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 9th day of August, 1961.
(SEAL)
JOHN M. LARSON
Mayor Pro Tem
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Petition No. 102 requesting the formation of a local improvement district for the paving of the
alley between 8th and 9th Avenue South from Peach to St. Helens Streets having been filed with
the City Clerk on the 8th day of August, 1961 by Clara A. Hartman and others, it was MOVED by
Robinson, seconded by Barber that said petition be referred to the City Manager for study and
recommendation: carried, Barber, Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye by voice
vote. Bostic absent.
Petition No. 103 requesting the vacation of an alley running west from 17th Avenue North to the
alley between 17th and 18th Avenues North, having been duly filed with the City Clerk on the 7th
day of August, 1961 by Clarence Williams, it was MOVED b� Maxwell, seconded by Robinson that said
petition be referred to the Planning Commission and the ity Manager for study and recommendation:
carried, Barber, Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Bostic abs:en-
Moved by Keith, seconded by Lemon that Resolution No. D -299 authorizing the execution of a
Maintenance,Agreement with the State Highway Commission with respect to Primary State Highway No.
3 and those city streets included in the By -Pass Highway improvement, be passed as read: carriE
Barber, Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Bostic absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -2991 A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and-the City Clerk to execute
a Maintenance Agreement with the Washington State Highway Commission.
WHEREAS, in connection with the improvement of Primary State Highway No. 3
by the new alignment in the vicinity of Terrace Heights Way, certain streets of the City of Yakim
will.be improved, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that an agreement providing for the maintenance o
the respective sections of said new highway be executed with the Washington State Highway Commis-
sion in order to properly provide for the division of maintenance responsibility between the
Washington State Department of Highways and the City of Yakima; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
That the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima are hereby
authorized and directed to execute on the behalf of the City of Yakima a Maintenance Agreement
with the Washington State Highway Commission providing for the division of maintenance responsi-
bility between the Washington State Department of Highways, with respect to Primary State Highway
No. 3, and the City of Yakima with respect to those City streets included within said improvement,
a copy of which Maintenance Agreement is hereto attached and by this reference made a part hereof.
ATTEST: J. A. SMITH,
City Cle rk
ADOPTED by the CITY COUNCIL this 9th day of August, 1961.
(S E A L)
JOHN M. LARSON
Mayor Pro Tem
Moved by Barber, seconded by Maxwell that Resolution No. D -300 transferring $1,810.00 in the
Finance Department $4,475.00 in the Cemetery Division and $283.00 in the Sewage Treatment;Plant
Budgets for 1961, be passed as read: carried, Barber, Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson
voting aye on roll call. Bostic absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -3001 A RESOLUTION transferring funds within the 1961 appropriations for 12 -
Finance Department, 41 - Cemetery, and 52.7 - Sewage Treatment Plant.
WHEREAS, there is a surplus of funds in Account 7 -04, Account Clerk I, and
in in Account 7 -08, Extra Help, of the Salaries classification of the 1961 appropriation for 12 -
Finance Department, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary to engage an employee with accounting ed-
ucation or background in the General Accounts Division of the Finance Department, and
WHEREAS, there is a surplus of funds in Accounts,7 -05, Other Per Annum, of
the Salaries classification, and 7 -56, Water, of the Maintenance & Operation classification, both
within the 1961 appropriation for 41 - Cemetery, and
WHEREAS, additional labor and repair work are required to maintain the
Cemetery in,proper condition and insufficient funds are available to cover the cost of the same,
and
WHEREAS, there is a surplus of funds in Accounts 7 -61, Taxes - City, and
7 -67, Isurance - Fire, Theft & Liability, of the Maintenance & Operation classification of the
1961 appropriation for 52.7 - Sewage Treatment Plant, and
WHEREAS, a recent soil analysis of the sewage treatment plant industrial
waste area by the Yakima County Extension Service revealed that it was necessary to add pure
nitrogen for proper utilization of the area, which nitrogen is to be purchased in the form of
Urea fertilizer, and insufficient moneys are available with which to purchase the same, and
WHEREAS, at the time of the adoption of the 1961 Budget, it could not have
reasonably been foreseen that the above expenditures would be required, and the City Council finds
that it is in the best interests of the people of the City of Yakima to make the aforesaid trans-
fers, and that the action contemplated herein is authorized by R.C.W. 35.33.120, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. That the following sums are hereby transferred within the 1961
appropriation for 12 - Finance Department, to -wit:
From:
SALARIES
7 -04 Account Clerk I $1,410.00
7 -08 Extra Help 400.00
01)810.00
To
SALARIES
7 -03 Accountant II $1,810.00
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Section 2. Thnt the following sums are hereby transferred within the
1961 appropriation for 41 - Cemetery, to -wit:
From:
SALARIES
7 -05 Other Per Annum
MAINTENANCE & OPERATION
7 -5 Water
To:
SALARIES
7 -06 Hourly Labor
MAINTENANCE & OPERATION
$2,400.00
$2,075-00
4,475.00
$3,$50.00
7 -30 Clerical & Office 25Q.00
7 -37 Expendable Tools 75.00
7 -46 Equipment, Parts & Repair QOO .00
25.00 62.00
4,475.00
Section 3. That the following sums are hereby transferred within the 1961
appropriation for 52.7 - Sewage Treatment Plant, to -wit:
From:
MAINTENANCE & OPERATION
7-61 Taxes - City $,.- : • $0 :00
7 -67 Insurance - Fire, Theft & Liability 203.00
283-00
To
MAINTENANCE & OPERATION
7 -42 Lgnd $ 2$3.00
Section 4. The Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to
make the aforesaid transfers.
ATTEST: J. A. SMITH
City Clerk
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 9th day of August, 1961.
(SEAL)
JOHN M. LARSON
Mayor Pro Tem
'In accordance with action taken by the City Council at their regular meeting of July 19, 1961, it
was MOVED by Maxwell, seconded by Keith that Resolution No. D -301 authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate for the purchase of the hangar building and certain personal property located therein
from the Lamson Aircraft Company Inc, for the purchase price of $12,000.00 and cancelling and
recinding the Airport Fixed Base Operator's Lease Agreement,now in force and effect upon the
completion of said purchase, be passed as read: carried, Barber, Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell
and Robinson voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D -301, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to negotiate for the purchase
of the hangar building and certain personal property located therein from Lamson Aircraft Company
Inc.
WHEREAS, on October 1, 1949 the City of Yakima entered into an Airport
Fixed Base Operator's Lease Agreement with Central Aircraft, Inc., for the lease of certain land,
owned by the City of Yakima and located on the Yakima Municipal Airport, for a period of 20 years
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said agreement, a large hangar building was erected
upon the property so leased, and
WHEREAS, on December 16, 1959, in Resolution No. D -74, the City Council
of the City of Yakima authorized the approval of a- Supplemental Lease Agreement and assignment
of said leased property from Central Aircraft, Inc., to Lamson Aircraft Company, Inc., and
WHEREAS, Lamson Aircraft Company, Inc., has offered to sell said hangar
together with the following listed personal property located therein, to -wit:
Ladies Restroom:
1 Dressing Table
1 Electric Wall Heater
Reception Room:
5 Ash -tray Stands
2 Wood, Drawer Tables
1 Aluminum Coat Rack
1 Electric Wall Clock
1 Steel Safe (s' x 22')
Office ( #1)•
2 Wood Desks
2 Swivel Chairs
2 Straight -back Chairs
4 Waste Paper Baskets
Supply Room:
1 Wood Desk
2 Drafting Tables
North Room (Old Restaurant):
1 Door
1 :.,Large Plate Glass:
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Engineering Room:
2 'Wood Desks
East Shop Room:
15 Wood Lockers
1 4t x $' Work Bench Table
Main Hangar:
1 4' x 81 Work Bench Table
7 Large Partition Screens
West Shop Room:
2 4' x t Wood Work Benches
13 Wood Saw Horses
2 Exhaust Fans
West Store Room:
1 Platform Scales'
1 Desk
Outside - East of S. E. Corner of Building:
1 Gas Pump Tank
for the sum of $12,000.00, and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the sum of $12,000.00 is a reasonable
price to pay for said hangar building and personal property, and that said building is necessary
and desirable for municipal airport purposes, and that it is in the best interests of the people
of the.City of Yakima to purchase said hangar building and personal property, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to
negotiate with Lamson Aircraft Company, Inc., for the purchase of said hangar building and said
listed personal property for the purchase prigce of $12,000.00.
Section 2. That it shall be understood and agreed that prior to the com-
pletion of said negotiations, the wind damage to the roof of said hangar building shall be fully
repaired to the satisfaction of the City Manager.
Section 3. That upon the completion of said negotiations and the purchase
of said hangar building and personal property, the said Airport Fixed Base Operator's Lease
Agreement shall be cancelled and rescinded.
ADOPTED BY THE,CITY COUNCIL this 9th day of August, 1961.
ATTEST: J. A. SMITH (S E A L) JOHN M. LARSON
City Clerk Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman Barber was excused at the hour of 4:20 P.M. for the blance of this meeting.
The Planning Commission reporting on Petition No. 90 as filed by Wm. Pflueger requesting the
vacation of a portion of South 39th Avenue and recommending said vacation on the condition that a
16 foot easement within the present right -of -way be retained, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded
by Lemon that said report be accepted and the City Attorney be and is hereby instructed to pre-
pare a resolution fixing the date of hearing on said petition to vacate: carried, Keith, Larson,
Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Barber and Bostic absent.
There being persons present interested in Petition No. 96 as filed by William Filter requesting
the rezone of certain property located at 205 and 207 South 6th Street, members of the Council
agreed to deviate from the agenda and consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission on
this petition. The Planning Commission recommending the reclassification from R -3 Multiple
Family Residence to_B -2 Local business of said property, it was MOVED by Keith, seconded by Lemon
the City Attorney be and .is hereby instructed to prepare an ordinance accepting the Planning
Commissiont recommendation and providing for the rezoning of said property: carried, Keith,
Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Barber and Bostic absent.
The Planning Commission reporting on Petition No. 94 as filed by Cragg D. Gilbert praying for the
annexation of certain property known as Lots 44 and 45, State Addition and recommending that said
property be annexed and classified as R -1, Single Family Residence, and Manager Smith reporting
that this'matter has been cleared with the School District and County Commissioners, it was
MOVED by Keith, seconded by Maxwell that the City Attorney be and is hereby instructed to prepare
the order fixing the date of hearing on said petition, for the next regular meeting of the City
Council to be held on August 16, 1961: carried, Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson
voting aye by voice vote. Barber and Bostic absent.
The Planning Commission reporting on Petition No. 98 as filed by J. Stanley Easter requesting the
rezoning of certain property located at 1128West Lenox Avenue from R -2, Two Family Residential to
R -3, Multiple Family Residential, it was MOVED by Lemon, seconded by Maxwell that the City
Attorney be and is hereby instructed to prepare the ordinance accepting the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on August 16,
1961: carried, Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Barber and
Bostic absent.
The City Treasurer reporting the following investments as purchased during the month of July,1961:
JULY 31, 1961
City Manager
Yakima, Washington
Dear Sir:
The following investments were purchased during the month of July:
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U. S. Treasury Discount Bills $043812/13 @ 10M 190$6.40 12.386-40
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APPROVED: INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Yours very truly,
s/ Gladys H. Richter
° s/ John M. Larson, Mayor Pro Tem City Treasurer
s/ George D. Smith, City Manager
s/ Gladys H. Richter, City Treasurer
it was MOVED by Lemon, seconded by Keith that said report be accepted and approved: carried,
Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye by voice vote.
Councilman Maxwell requested that the Council show consideration to persons present wishing to
be heard on matters on the agenda or wishing to bring other matters before the Council, by de-
viating from the agenda or calling on them early in the meeting and suggested that it be de-
termined before the meeting which matters persons in attandance wish to be heard on and members
of the Council be so advised. After discussion, Manager Smith was requested to take care of
this matter.
City Manager Smith reported that the two State Examiners will complete their examination of the
1960 records and accounting on Friday the 11th day of August, 1961 and that they have extended
an invitation,to Council members to call on them on Thursday afternoon to'discuss any matters
in question.
Manager Smith reported that the term of appointment for Mr.. W. C. Britt on the Board of Adjustmen,
has expired and recommended that he be reappointed to said board for a period of 6 years. MOVED
by Keith, seconded by Robinson that the City Council concur with the city Manager in this matter
and Mr. W. C. Britt be and is herby appointed to serve on the Board of Adjustment for a period of
6 years: carried, Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Barber
and Bostic absent.
Manager Smith further reported that the property at 610 South 3rd Avenue is being offered to the
City of Yakima for the purchase price of $p11,000.00 by the owner Mr. Earl A. Torstvet and explai
ed that said property is adjacent to the City Warehouse on Beech Street and could be used ining
and provicig better usage of the Warehouse property and recommended that the Council consider the
purchase of said property. After discussion, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lemon that.
the City Manager pr6cede with negotiations to purchase said ,property and the City Attorney be and
is hereby instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance affecting the transfer of funds for said
purchase: carried, Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Barber
and Bostic absent.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Keith, seconded by
Lemon that we do now adjourn at the hour. of 5:05 P.M.: carried, Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell
and Robinson voting aye by voice vote.
ATTEST
/CITY. CLERK
.FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION
U.S. Treasury Discount Bills 9012305/306 @ 10M $ 192410.20
G. 0. BOND REDEMPTION FOR LIBRARY BUILDING
U. S. Treasury Disc6uHt Bills 9012307/30$@ 10M 19,410.20 $ 3$2$20.40
The following investments were sold during the month of July:
FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION
U. S. Treasury Discount Bill 8043814 @ 10 M .92693.20
Yakima L.I.D. #846 - Bonds 16/19 22000.00
Yakima L.I.D. #$57 - Bonds 11/12 1,000:00
Yakima L.I.D. #859 - Bonds 13/15 1,500.00 14,193.20
CEMETERY TRUST
Yakima L.I.D. #743 - Bond 17 500.00
Yakima L.I.D. #799 - Bond 21 100.00
Yakima L.I.D. #843 - Bonds 6/8 1,500.00
Yakima L.I.D. #851 - Bonds 11/12 600.00
Yakima L.I.D. #8$0 - Warrant 3 60.53 2,760.53
G. 0. BOND REDEMPTION FOR LIBRARY BUILDING
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3 b .3 ,340.13.
APPROVED: INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Yours very truly,
s/ Gladys H. Richter
° s/ John M. Larson, Mayor Pro Tem City Treasurer
s/ George D. Smith, City Manager
s/ Gladys H. Richter, City Treasurer
it was MOVED by Lemon, seconded by Keith that said report be accepted and approved: carried,
Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye by voice vote.
Councilman Maxwell requested that the Council show consideration to persons present wishing to
be heard on matters on the agenda or wishing to bring other matters before the Council, by de-
viating from the agenda or calling on them early in the meeting and suggested that it be de-
termined before the meeting which matters persons in attandance wish to be heard on and members
of the Council be so advised. After discussion, Manager Smith was requested to take care of
this matter.
City Manager Smith reported that the two State Examiners will complete their examination of the
1960 records and accounting on Friday the 11th day of August, 1961 and that they have extended
an invitation,to Council members to call on them on Thursday afternoon to'discuss any matters
in question.
Manager Smith reported that the term of appointment for Mr.. W. C. Britt on the Board of Adjustmen,
has expired and recommended that he be reappointed to said board for a period of 6 years. MOVED
by Keith, seconded by Robinson that the City Council concur with the city Manager in this matter
and Mr. W. C. Britt be and is herby appointed to serve on the Board of Adjustment for a period of
6 years: carried, Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Barber
and Bostic absent.
Manager Smith further reported that the property at 610 South 3rd Avenue is being offered to the
City of Yakima for the purchase price of $p11,000.00 by the owner Mr. Earl A. Torstvet and explai
ed that said property is adjacent to the City Warehouse on Beech Street and could be used ining
and provicig better usage of the Warehouse property and recommended that the Council consider the
purchase of said property. After discussion, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lemon that.
the City Manager pr6cede with negotiations to purchase said ,property and the City Attorney be and
is hereby instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance affecting the transfer of funds for said
purchase: carried, Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Barber
and Bostic absent.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Keith, seconded by
Lemon that we do now adjourn at the hour. of 5:05 P.M.: carried, Keith, Larson, Lemon, Maxwell
and Robinson voting aye by voice vote.
ATTEST
/CITY. CLERK