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MARCH 11, 1963
The City Council met in regular session, Mayor Larson, Councilmen Brazier, Munger, Lynch, and
Robinson, City Manager Smith and City Attorney Andrews were present on roll call. Councilman
Kurbitz and Lemon absent and,excused.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Brazier.
Minutes of previous meeting of March 4, 1963 were approved as corrected.
The City Council.wishing to congratulate and commend the three valley high schools having win-
ning basketball teams in the State Class "At' Tournament in Tacoma this past week it was MOVED
by Brazier, seconded by Munger that the City Council does hereby pass a resolution congratu-
lating and commending the basketball coaches and.teams of Selah, West Valley and Marquette
High Schools, the 1963 first; second, and third place winners inlaid tournament and that a
letter of congratulations and copy of said resolution be'sent to each sbhool and each team mem-
ber:- carried, Brazierl Larson, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Kurbitz
and Lemon absent.
RESOLUTION NO.D534, A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the basketball coaches and teams
of Selah, West Valley, and Marquette High Schools, 1963 State Class "All Basketball Tournament
Champions.
Petition No. 188 having been,filed with the City Clerk on March 7, 1963, by H. C. Mitchell and
others, said petition requesting the formation of a local improvement district for the'con-
struction of water mains and.other appurtenances, it was MOVED by Robinson, seco nded'by Munger,
that said petition be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and recommendation:
carried, /Brazier, Larson, Lynch, Munger, Robinson, voting aye by voice vote. Kurbitz & Lemon
absent. /Mrs. Gerald Hamilton and Mrs. Staatz were present at this meeting and wished to know
why the water mains were mentioned in the petition "as to be constructed" when they were al-
ready in existence in their area. Mr. Mayo explained that many times water mains are installed
prior to the forming of a district, and the only charge to property owners is the hookup
charge. However, when a local. improvement district is formed for additional improvements, the
charge for water mains is combined with the additional improvements and the property owners
share in the cost. Adjustment for the hook up charge is made at this time.
Petition No. 189, having been filed with the City Clerk on March 7, 1963, by Helen De'mson and
others, said petition requesting the formation of a local improvement district for*the'con-
struction of curbs, gutters, and the surfacing of Bell Avenue West from 40th Avenue „ it was
MOVED by Munger, seconded by Brazier that said petition be referred to city manager and staff
for study and recommendation; carried, Brazier, Larson, Lynch, Munger, Robinson, voting aye
by voice vote. Kurbitz and Lemon absent.
MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Munger that Ordinance No. 432 vacating a public utility easement
located within Hamburg Addition to the City of Yakima and declaring an emergency be passed as
read: carried, Brazier, Larson, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by roll call. Kurbitz
and Lemoh absent. Mr. Tunstall, attorney representing the property owners, stated that in
December of 1934 or 1935 the property between Lincoln and Summitview and between 27th and 28th
Avenues was in probate and the City obtained a blank easement from Miss Florence Hamburg,one
of the heirs. When the document was completed it was madefor 20 feet, and Miss Hamburg under-
stood it was to be only 10 feet.. In 1959 it was found that the easement was a hindrance in
- .selling the 4 lots in this plat and proceedings were started with the City Attorney at that
time to narrow the easement to 12 feet. Mr. Tunstall urged the Council to pass this ordinance
since the sale of one of the lots is' dependent on this matter being cleared up. Councilman
Brazier stated that he could not see that this ordinance should be declared an,emergency.
Public Works Director, John Mayo, advised the Council that the 12 foot easement was adequate
for future repairs and maintenance.
ORDINANCE NO. 432, AN ORDINANCE vacating a public utility easement located within Hamberg!s
Addition to the City of Yakima, and declaring an emergency.
MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Brazier that Resolution No. D -530 terminating a lease agreement
with West Coast Airlines Inc. for space in,the Airport Terminal Building at Yakima Municipal
Airport, be passed as read_: carried, Brazier, Larson, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye
by roll call. Kurbitz and Lemon absent.`/City Manager Smith indicated there was no immediate
request for this space, but that the FAA indicated that they might need it.
RESOLUTION NO. D -5301 A RESOLUTION terminating a Lease Agreement with West Coast Airlines, Inc.
MOVED by Brazier, seconded by Lynch, that Resolution No. D -531 authorizing the execution of an
agreement with the State of Washington for the relocation and replacement of Certain Sewer
facilities owned by the city be passed as read: carried, Braziier, Larson, Lynch, Munger and
Robinson voting afire by roll call. Kurbitz and Lynch absent. - Councilman reviewed plans of this
project. Mr. Mayo stated a new sewer line for the city is being constructed at this time for
future development. The city will pay for project 4 only which will cost approximately $70000
RESOLUTION NO. D -5311 A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City Cle
of the city of Yakima to execute an Agreement with the State of Washington.
MOVED by Munger seconded By Brazier, that Resolution No. D -532 a resolution excluding certain
lots,*track and parcels of land from the irrigation maintenance assessment rolls, be passed as
read: Carried, Brazier, Larson, Munger and Robinson voting aye by roll call. Kurbitz and
Lemon absent. Lynch abstained from voting.
RESOLUTION NO. D -532., A RESOLUTION excluding certain lots tracts and parcels of land from the
Irrigation Maintenance Assessment Rolls for the year 1963.
MOVED by Munger, seconded by Robinson that,Resolution No. D -533 authorizing the payment of
$500.00 to Homer Hadley, as a settlement in full satisfaction of clair,,,filedin,_connection
with' the honstruction :of ,the:. Lenok-,.Avenue�.0verpass ast;the samel�,wass, proposed and.. bontemplated::;_
on. September 29, 1952; carried, Brazier, Larson, Lynch, Munger, and Robinson voting aye by
roll call. Kurbitz and Lemon absent. Councilman Munger stated that he is annoyed at the fact
that 10 years has gone by before this claim was made and suggested to Manager Smith and the
staff that contracts be checked,in order that this cannot happen again. Councilman Lynch
concurred with Councilman Munger and stated that the only reason he is voting for the resolution
is so that our building program is not held up. Attorney Andrews reviewed the facts of this
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RESOLUTION NO. D -533, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $500.00 to Homer Hadley.
The Planning Commission reporting on Petition No. 1$5 as filed by K. E. Brown and others reques-
ting the rezoning of property located at 1217 -121$ Lincoln Avenue from R -` , Multiple Family
Dwelling to B -1, General Business'Zone and recommending that said property be rezoned as re-
quested, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Munger that the Planning Commissions report be
accepted and that April 8, be fixed as the date for Public Hearing and that due notice of said
hearing be given by publication; carried, Brazier,' Larson, Lynch, Munger and, Robinson voting aye
by voice vote. Kurbitz and Lemon absent.
Planning Commission reporting on Petition No.. 186 as-filed by-Don, K. Noble and others praying
for the annexation of certain property located between 15th and 16th Avenue North of Washington
Avenue, and recommending that said property be zoned as R -1, Single Family Residence, it was
MOVED by-Munger, seconded by Lynch that an Order Fixing the Date of Hearing for the 8th day
of April, 1963, be prepared for the next regular meeting of the Council: carried, Brazier, Larson,
Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Kurbitz and Lemon absent.
The Council informally excused Councilman Robinson from the next regular meeting of the Council
upon his request.
Mr. Dick Hurd, of Hurd Brothers,'being present at -this meeting, - introduced himself to theCouncil
and discussed matters pertaining to plans for the Air Conditioning installation at the Yakima
Munxipal Airport. He stated that, after looking at the specifications submitt -ed by Worthen
& Pearson,' Consulting Engineers for the City, and seeing the complexities of the systems presented
by them, he is wondering if it is the Council's intention to spend in excess of $14,000.00 on
this job. He asked the Council if they will go as high as $20.;.000.00 to $25,000.00. He further
stated that he doe's not want to spend time and money getting information together for a bid and
not have it considered by the Council. He stated the engineers plans for this system are very
deluxe , that. there are simpler ways to bring in air, that there is considerable amount of.con-
trol,�.syst.em-and maintenance involved in the system they have presented and he believes there are
two or three control systems on the market which would be as adequate and less expensive. He
stated that he disliked having to redesign a system that an engineering firm has been paid $1300.0
for and also that the engineering firm is� placing the responsibility onto the dealers. Council-
man Lynch stated that he- personally would be very reluctant to vote for a $20,000.00 air con-
ditioning system, unless it was proven beyond a doubt that there is-no other way. He indicated
that he is-in favor of a first class-system, but at this point, is not sure what a first class
system is. He also indicated that he does not begrudge spending the money for the engineering
service since expert advise was needed and was received. Councilman Brazier concurred with
Lynch on this matter. Councilman Lynch suggested that Mr. Hurd bid an alternative bid subject
to the Council's approval. In answer to Councilman Munger's question as to why the engineering
firm could not have given us just one system, Manager -Smith stated that the alternative systems
were presented because they wanted to give the city a broader scope of selection at different
price ranges. Manager Smith further stated that in the beginning, we did•not' have enough guide'
lines and we were severely criticized by the dealers and the Engineering firm was hired to give
us professional advise. - Councilman Brazier related that he has received seven or-eight complaints
from builders, electricians, etc., as to the way we first proceeded, and therefore it was neces-
sary to hire the engineers, since some of the Council members knew very little about air con-
ditioning installation, and they wish to do °the job right. Councilman Robinson stated that he
believes that we must have an adequate system since the airport is.used by large.groups of people
and the building has a Southern exposure causing much warmth. He indicated that the Council does
not intend spending any more than is necessary for an adequate system and not for something
temporary which will have to be replaced later. Munger stated that as he-understands the situatio
now, there are four ways to do the job and the bidder can bid on all four or any one of the units
or they can present their own system.- No formal action was taken on this matter by the Council.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Brazier,.seconded
by Robinson that we do now adjourn at the hour of 5 p.m.: carried, Brazier,-Larson, Lynch, Munger,
and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Kurbitz and Lemon absent.
ATTEST: n M• A Y 0 R
The above minutes were'ordered corrected by the City Council at their regular meeting of March
25, 1963 as follows:,
while the letter setting forth this information said "plus 150P it was determined that it
should be "times 150" in a discussion.with Mr. Pearson.
J`M Add "excluding sales tax, Electrical wiring and door ".
should read "Performance Bond"
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