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May 20, 1963
The Yakima City Council met in regular session, Assistant Mayor Brazier, presiding. Councilman
Munger, Robinson, Kurbitz, and Lynch; Citv Manager Smith and City Attorney Andrews present on
roll call. Mayor Larson and Councilman Lemon absent and excused.
Invocation was given by Councilman Munger.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 13, 1963 were approved as read.
In accordance with informal action taken at the regular meeting of the Council on May 13, 1963,
the matter of the Maple- Division street improvement was again brought up for discussion. Assis-
tant Mayor Brazier prefaced the discussion by reporting on the legal opinion of City Attorney
Andrews and Bonding Attorney Dick Thorgrimson on this matter. Elery Van Diest, Attorney, stated
he realized that the Council could not legally divert the money for the Maple Street Improvement
to Pine, however, in view of the fact that many property owners, both business and residential,
feel that an Arterial would be damaging to their property, he would recommend that this project
be delayed until the Lenox Overpass has been completed. Roy Cochoran, 601 S. 9th Avenue, addressE
the Council and stated he owned several pieces of property on Maple, his own home and several ren-
tals. He felt the arterial there would be detrimental to the property by creating excessive
traffic, noise and dust. His tennants are concerned about this. He feels Pine would be the bettE
route. E. E. Floyd, 411 South 10th Ave e, complained that the curb would be three feet from his
property and because of this was very�,_`dpposed to this improvement. Mrs. Robert Morrisette-, 1402
Lincoln, stated that the arterial in front of her home on Lincoln has steady traffic all day and
she feels it will be no different on Division. Lawrence Robinson, 501 South 6th Avenue, called
to the Council's attention the fact that there is a 12 to 14 foot drop from 6th Avenue to 5th on
Maple, which could be very dangerous, and the street improvement will not eliminate this. Public
Works Director Mayo confirmed that there -will be no change in the grade. Mrs. M. M. Triplett,
property business owner, asked the Council if Maple- Division Arterial will be a 3 or 4 lanes.
Public Works Director Mayo, explained it will be four lanes.' Dr. Joseph Bittner presented aerial
photos of Division Street area for Council's viewing. He stated we can well afford to develop
both Maple & Pine streets. He further stated that if the City is to move ahead, changes.must be
expected. It is important that we look to the future. We must have - a Division - Pacific crossing
or a Division -Race overpass. Harold Robinson again stated his disapproval of Maple Street. He
preferred that Pine Street be used as an Arterial. He recommended that Council dealy action so
that a referendum could be prepared for the vote of the people. Bob Herber, Business owner in
the area, stated he favored Pine, and also the referendum. He requested a comparison cost for
Pine Street and Maple. City Attorney Andrews stated that he felt there is no justification for
a referendum vote at the present time. Councilman Robinson emphasized that the 4�100,00000 figure
he estimated for acquiring Pine Street property is not unrealistic. Councilman Lynch stated not
all property owners are of the same opinion on this matter, that many believe that Division and
Maple is the best Route for the Arterial and that we must consider all the people of Yakima, not
only the property owners in-the area. The Engineers and Planning Commission feel that Division
and Maple is the better route. Councilman Kurbitz stated he had called various people about this
and found that most did not seem to care whether the arterial would be on Pine or Maple, that
their main purpose in voting for the bond issue, was to improve Yakima's traffic pattern. How-
ever, he stated the property owners in the Division Street area whom he had talked to were very
much opposed to Maple as an Arterial. Kurbitz MOVED that we delay this development until we can
put it to a vote of the people by referendum next spring. This motion failed for lack of a
second. Councilman Lynch expressed concern about delaying this project, stating that for a long
time we,have been trying to get the people of Yakima to vote for improvements to move our city
forward, and we have succeeded in getting their approval. :I cannot approve Mr. Kurbitz's motion
as I feel we will lose the impetous>we need to make such improvements. Whereever we try to im-
prove,.we will always have objections. Perhaps the next group will object to the Pine Street
development- I do not wish to make it difficult for the shop owners -and residents of the Division
Street area, however, if we delay this, Yakima will be back in the same old rut. Councilman
Munger felt that an arterial will benefit this business area, stating that more ��raff'ic�.reate;
busi-ne�3s Yc� ay, need some offstr et parking, but this could
easily be solved. Councilman Robinson stated will cost more money,e� hat there will be:a danger
to children because Davis High School and Lions Pool are located there. He further explained
that since we have the right of way on Maple, it will be more practical to develop Maple. Council-
man Brazier concurred with Other`.�Councilman and expressed opposition to running an arterial
through a school complex because of danger involved. Councilman.Kurbitz suggested we postpone
action on this until next meeting, when all Council members would be in attendance. MOVED by
Hurbitz, seconded by Robinson that the matter of the Maple - Division project be postponed until
next week and that it be placed at the bottom of the agenda. Carried, Br.abier, Kurbitz,- Yiunger,
Lynch, Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Councilman Lynch asked Public Works Director Mayo if
he could prepare a comparison cost report by next week. Mr. Mayo stated that he might -be able
to prepare a very general estimate.
MOVED by Munger, seconded by Lynch that Ordinance No. 448 defining an attempt to commit a crime
and declaring an attempt to be a misdeameanor, and amending the Yakima Municipal Code, be passed
as read: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Larson
and Lemon absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 448 , an Ordinance defining an attempt to commit a crime, declaring an a ttem1t to
be a misdeameanor, and providing for the punishment thereof; and creating a new chapter of the
City of Yakima Municipal Code to be known as Chapter 6.02, "General Provision ".
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Munger that Resolution No. D -561 authorizing the execution of an
agreement with Cornell, Howland, Hayes and Merryfield for engineering services to the sewage
treatment facilities, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Lynch., Munger and Robinson
voting aye on roll call. Larson and Lemon absent. Manager Smith stated that he, the staff
and City Attorney Andrews have carefully reviewed said agreement with Mr. Cornell and that after
two other conferences, it was agreed that this is a satisfactory agreement and that he is,
therefore, recommending approval by the Council.
RESOLUTION NO. D -561, a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City Clerk
of the City of Yakima to enter into and agreement with Cornell, Howland, Hayes and Merryfield.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Munger that Resolution No. D -562 denying a damage claim filed against
the City of Yakima by Management Inc. d /b /a City Peerless Laundry and Cleaners be passed as read:
carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Larson and Lemon
absent. City Attorney Andrews informed the Council that the Claimant had been notified regarding
this matter.
Resolution No. D -562 A Resolution denying a damage claim filed against the city of Yakima by
Management Inc. d b a City Peerless Laundry and Cleaners.
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Public Works Director Mayo reporting on a supplemental payment and the City Engineer having sub -
mitted a su ]pplemental estimate in the amount of $5,1/_7.22 for payment on the Peach Ten and Variou
Residential Streets project, it was MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Munger that said report. and esti-
mate be approved and that payment of said estimate be authorized: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz,
Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Larson and Lemon absent.
Manager Smith thanked Council members for taking the tour of the Landfill at Boise Cascade,
Public Works Department,Shop, Tahoma Cemetery and Airport Landfill. He stated plans for a tour
of Oak Flats WaterShed will be,,'made.
City Manager Smith having given a brief explanation of the Business Route recommended by the
Washington State Highway Department, it was MOVED by Robinson , seconded by Munger that City
Manager Smith notify the State Highway Department that the alternate Business Route from Highway
82 is :satisfactory.
Johri Mayo notified the Council that Washington Interceptor Sewer has been completed by John Knowl s,
and that the Public Health Department will inspect it on Friday, May 24, 1963. .
There being no further business to come before the Council it was MOVED by Kurbitz, seconded by
Munger that we do now adjourn at the hour of 10:30 p.m.: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Lynch,
Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote.
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