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APRIL 8, 1968
The Council met in regular session, Mayor Larson presiding, Councilme' Brown, Kurbitz,
Lambert, McNeice, and Robinson, City Manager McMicken and City Attorri- y-Andrews present
on roll call. Councilman Keith absent on roll call. It was MOVED by Robinson, seconded
by McNeice, that Councilman. Keith be excused from this meeting: carr ed, Brown, Kurbitz,
Lambert, Larson, McNeice,.and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. .
The Invocation was given by Councilman Brown..
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The minutes of the regular meeting of April 1, 1968, having been duly certified accurate .,'
by two Councilmen, and no one present wishing to have said minutes•re :d publicly, Mayor
Larson declared said minutes approved as recorded.
A Damage Claim having been filed with the City Clerk on April 4, 1968 by Martha J.Cassidy
910 S. 26th Ave., in the amount of $19.29, for expenses due to clogge. sewer, it was .
MOVED by McNeice, seconded by Robinson, that said damage claim be referred to the City
Manager and staff: carried, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice and Robinson voting
aye by voice vote. Keith absent.
It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Robinson, that Ordinance No. 1020 nixing the time of
delinquency and providing for the issuance of Installment Notes for t e payment of the
unpaid portion of L.I.D. No. 960 -1, N. 56th Ave. Paving District, be sassed as read:
Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Keith absent.
ORDINANCE. NO. 1020, AN ORDINANCE fixing the time of delinquency of in- tallments of assess-
ments levied for the payment of the cost of the improvement in Local mprovement District
No. 960 -1 and providing for the issuance of Local Improvement Distric Installment Notes
for the payment of the unpaid portion thereof.
An Ordinance appropriating the amount of $2,000,000 to Account 7- 950, Construction Expen-
ditures, of the Capital Outlay Classification of the Domestic Water I provement Fund,.
having been read in,its . entirety, was laid on the table for one week, or until April 15,`..
1968. .
B. H. Luebke, 519 N. 23rd Ave., being present, referred to a letter h- had filed with the
City Council regarding a controversy with the Fruitvale Schanno Ditch Co. covering charges
for irrigation water, saying that he has not used water from this com•any since 1950, at
which time the City installed an irrigation system in that locality al d sealed off the
pipe that had served him. He further stated that the ditch company h.s declared it illegal
to transfer the water right from the land it was issued for and claims that the charges
are a lien against the property. He stated that he has never paid the bills sent him for
these charges but that the Olympic Credit Corporation, acting for the ditch company, took
the matter to Court and that the Justice Court has ordered him to pay the charges for the
last six years. He also pointed out that every time a piece of property in this area is .
sold the matter of 'these water charges comes up, and the ditch company tries to collect
from the new owners. Councilman Robinson pointed out that the title companies have not
recorded these charges as liens against the property and that the decision of the Justice
of the Peace is not the final word, inquiring as to whether Mr. Lueb e would appeal the II
case to the Superior Court. Mr. Luebke stated that he had limited financial resources an.
it would be too expensive for him to carry the matter further. He a so said that there
are about 450 stockholders in the ditch company; that most of them are going out of ranch
ing and cutting their property up into small plots, and would like t. get rid of the
stock; but the company will not accept the stock, and the property o ners would like to
ask the city to take it. Public Utilities Director Frank Stein stat =d that the irriga-
tion service Mr. Luebke is using was constructed under a local impro ement district by
the City Engineer's office under a regular contract, and at the time of the construction
the only water stock purchased was on a portion that had a waterline on the Naches-
Cowiche Canal. He stated that the service was originally set up to se a well as the
water source and for a year or so the water supply in the ground was sufficient, but that
after a few years it was necessary to make a connection to the Nache - Cowiche Canal to
use at the start of each season until the ground water supply became sufficient. He
stated that at no time was any water right purchased from the Schanno company, since it
served only a small portion which was in the northeast section of th district and there
was no way in which the City could derive any beneficial use from th water. He further
stated that Mr. Luebke has been getting water from the city ever sine the city system
was installed. He also said he had been subpoened to bring records to the judge's
office but later the Olympic Credit Company objected to his appearing and bringing these
records and making them a part of the hearing; and that this was the first word he had
received regarding the results of the case. After further discussion, it was MOVED by
Robinson, seconded by Lambert, that the matter be referred to the Ci Manager and Staff
for study and recommendation: carried, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Lar on, McNeice, and
Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Keith absent.
The Planning Commission reporting on the Rezone Application filed by F. David Long and
Frank H. Long requesting rezone of property situated 125 feet southw st of the intersec-
tion of S. 15th Avenue and Nob Hill Blvd.; and on the Rezone Applica ion filed by
Harold R. Sanford requesting rezone of property situated southwest o the intersection of
Englewood Avenue and N." 35th Avenue, it was MOVED by Lambert, second d by McNeice, that
April 22, 1968, be set as the time for a hearing by the City Council on the matter of the
rezone of certain property as requested by F. David Long and Frank H Long and on the
matter of certain property as requested by Harold R. Sanford, and th t the City Clerk
give notice of such hearings as required by law: carried, Brown, Ku bitz, Lambert,
Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Keith absen .
The Planning Commission reporting on the request of Jack E. Nettlesh p for Outside Utilit;
Connection for property situated northwest of the intersection of 48 h and Englewood I/
Avenues, Acting Planning Director Loidhamer stated that the Planning Commission moved to
deny the request and notified the applicant that they felt that the roperty should be
annexed to the city, due to the statement of policy . regarding extension of city-water and
sewer services outside the city contained in the City Council's Resolution No.` D -791. He
stated that in addition there are right -of -way problems; that the city would like to see
additional right -of -way of 10'to 15' dedicated on Englewood Avenue, since the Six Year
Arterial Street Plan indicates the need for this additional right -of way; and 25 feet
additional on Madera Lane, since this is a half street, and 5 feet o 48th Avenue to
widen this street to a 50 foot right -of -way. He also indicated that there was discussion
of the need for additional access being provided to the site; that t e Fire Chief seemed
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to feel there was a fire hazard problem. He stated that there was also the whole question
about zoning; that since the property is outside the City limits, to provide utility service
would involve the granting of a particular zone without benefit of public hearing. Council-
man Larson reported that there was some concern among surrounding residents regarding the
zoning. City Manager McMicken stated that a Notice of Intention to commence annexation
proceedings has been prepared and it was possible the hearing could be set for May 7.
• Mr. Nettleship stated that the Notice of Intention was not ready to file and he would file
II it for the next meeting of the City Council. He also stated he wants to come in on the
kind of zoning that will accommodate condominiums or apartments. After due discussion,
it was MOVED. by Robinson, seconded by Lambert, that the.request of.Jack E. Nettleship for
Outside Utility Connections be continued until April 15: carried, brown, Kurbitz, Lambert,
Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Keith absent.
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• The Planning Commission reporting on the request of Williams Equipment Co. for Outside
Utility Connections for property situated at 1202 E. Nob Hill Blvd., Acting Planning Direc-
tor Loidhamer stated that_the Planning Commission's decision was that this application
should be denied; the petitioner should attempt to annex this area to the city; and that
his department has done a little research into the matter and has found that annexations
in that area have not been too frequent, the last one being. in 1910. He stated that at
the present time there are a number of city utility services in the area, one at Garrett
Freight Company and also other connections down 10th Street; and he believes that they have
• . developed what could possibly turn into an annexation going down 10th Street, picking up
the elementary school and a trailer court. He stated he felt this annexation Is possible .
and it was the commission's feeling that this was the way it should be done. Councilman
.Robinson stressed the importance of annexations having reasonably straight lines; express
ing the opinion that the development of an industry is more important than adding area to
the city; and he would hope that if it is not possible to achieve a suitable annexation,
that the request for an outside hook up be revived; and also that he felt a fair and
reasonable approach would not dictate turning the request down. After further discussion,
it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lambert, that the request of Williams Equipment Com-
pany for Outside Utility Connections for property at 1202 E. Nob Hill Blvd. be continued
until a'determination can be made as to the feasibility of annexation. Councilman- Kurbitz •
stated that in this particular case he would not want to cause too much delay; that it
would not serve any purpose to deny Mr. Williams, because he is going to come in anyway,
whether.the city allows the hookup or not;:, and that perhaps by denying this'request the
city may firm up his decision later not to come in. Acting Planning Director Loidhamer
stated that those people who are now served,by City water and sewer are a little reluctant
to encourage neighbors to annex, since they have the services now, and there is little
reason for them to work for annexation. Councilman Robinson stated that Mr.. Williams
• shouldn't have to do the work of getting the annexation through. Councilman Robinson then
MOVED, seconded by Lambert, to amend the motion to continue said matter for two weeks, or
until April 22, 1968: carried, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, 'and .Robinson
voting aye by voice vote. Keith absent. •
. The City Treasurer submitted th following investment report for the month of .March, 1968:
.March 31, 1968
Mr. Craig McMicken
City Manager
. Yakima, Washington
• Dear Sir:
The following investments were purchased during the month of March, 1968:
CURRENT EXPENSE
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS -DUE 9/26/68 48,667.86 48,667.86
MUNICIPAL GARBAGE .
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #15469 - Due 9/16/68 15,000.00 15,000.00
• ARTERIAL STREET •
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U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS -DUE 6/27/68 19,743.68 1- 9,743.68
AIRPORT
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #13455 - Due 7/15/68 10,000.00- - 10,000.00
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND REDEMPTION FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT - 4
U.S..TREASURY DISCOUNT. BILL -DUE 2/28/69 9,473.00, 9,473.00
TRANSIT
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS -DUE 2/28/69. 19,009.59 19,009.59
•IRRIGATION .
• U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS DUE 9/26/68 29,200.72 • 29,200.72
• WATER -SEWER
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS -DUE 10/31/68 48,286.67
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS -DUE 9/26/68 97,335.72 145,622.39
WATER- SEWER.REVENUE BOND REDEMPTION 1964 RESERVE ACCOUNT
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TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT *15470 - Due 3/1/69 • 15,000.00
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS -DUE 2/28/69 19,009.59 34,009.59
O WATER -SEWER REVENUE BOND REDEMPTION 1964 PRINCIPAL & INTEREST
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #1294 -Due 6/10/68 10,000.00 10,000.00 •
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WATER -SEWER REVENUE. BOND REDEMPTION 1968 PRINCIPAL & INTEREST
U.S. TREASURY,DISCOUNT BILLS -DUE 8/15/68 9,802.44 9,802.44
DOMESTIC WATER IMPROVEMENT
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS -DUE 6/6/68 247,598.61
-U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS -DUE 10/31/68 290,524.33
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS -DUE 9/5/68 488,461.67
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS - DUE 5/9/68 99',440.00
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U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS -DUE 7/5/68 '295,883.25
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS -DUE 8/8/68 343 379 56 1,765.287.42
FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION
INVESTORS MUTUAL,.INCORPORATED 50,000 00
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS -DUE 2/28/69 47 523 99 97,523.99
1962 STREET IMPROVEMENT GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND REDEMPTION
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #15477 -Due 9/10/68 15,000 00 15,000.00
FIRE CAPITAL
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS - DUE 2/28/69 9,473 00
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS - DUE 6/27/68 49 359 21 58,832.21
AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT, 1967 .
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS -.DUE 4/11/68 99,520 03
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS -.DUE 5/9/68 99 440 00 198,960.03
CITY TREASURER'S SURPLUS CASH.
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS - DUE 9/26/68 48,667 86 48,667.86
Total investments purchased during the month of March, 1968 $2,534,800.78
The following investments were sold during the month of March, 1968
CITY GARAGE
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #6169 15 00 15,000.00
ARTERIAL STREET
TIME. CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #11768 15,000 00
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #880 -213 15,000 00 30,000.00
IRRIGATION
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #880 -168 15,000.00 15,000.00
WATER -SEWER
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #16358305/8 @ 10M SKR20218 38,998.97 .
TIME CERTIFICATE. OF DEPOSIT #8329 15,000 00
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #531 15 000 00. .68,998.97
WATER -SEWER REVENUE BOND REDEMPTION 1964 RESERVE ACCOUNT
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #880 -171 15,000 00 15,000.00
FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #16358309/10 @ 10M SKR20217 19.,:499 48 .
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #8327 15,000 00
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #6106 15,000 00
YAKIMA L.I.D. #867 - BOND #22 500 00
YAKIMA L.I.D. #874 - BOND #11 .75.00
YAKIMA L.I.D. #892 - INSTALLMENT. LOAN NOTE #1 .2,447 54
YAKIMA L.I.D. #909 - INSTALLMENT.LOAN NOTE #1 8 761.67 61,283.69
1962 STREET IMPROVEMENT GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND REDEMPTION
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #225 15,000.00
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #11769 14,000.00
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #1123 15,000.00 _
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #970196 @ 50M -SKR 21938 49,473.50
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT. #6107 15 000.00 108,473.50
FIRE CAPITAL
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #11767 15,000.00
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TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #880 -214 15,000.00
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #6171 15,000.00
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #1179 15 000.00 6,0
• CURRENT EXPENSE
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILLS #4432667/8 @ 5M &
#16793961/3 @ 10M - SKR 21984 39,495.46 39,495.46
C- EMET -ERY TRUST
TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #8349 15,001.00
TIME CERTIFICATE OF,DEPOSIT #880 -169 10,001.00
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• TIME CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT #880 -190 • 5,000.00 . •
YAKIMA L.I.D. #854 - BOND #97 500.00
YAKIMA-L.I.D. #856 - BOND #24 500.00
. YAKIMA L.I.D. #893 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE #1 • 2,402.33 •
YAKIMA L.I.D. #930 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE #1 2,604.82 36,007.15 .
L. I. GUARANTY
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YAKIMA L.I.D. #894 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE #1 763.25 •
YAKIMA L.I.D. #895 - INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE #1 4,178.90
YAKIMA L #896 -. INSTALLMENT LOAN NOTE #1 . 526.83 5,468.98
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• AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT, 1967 .
U.S. TREASURY DISCOUNT BILL #7609752 100M -SKR 21355 98,630.67 98,630.67
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Total investments sold during the month of March, 1968 $553,358.42
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• . • Very truly yours,
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Gladys H. Richter /s/
• City Treasurer,.
APPROVED: INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
(s) John M. Larson MAYOR •
.(s) Craig McMicken CITY MANAGER
(s) W. Leonard Crose DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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(s) Gladys H. Richter CITY TREASURER
It was MOVED by Lambert, seconded by McNeice, that the Report of the City Treasurer dated
March 31, 1968, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, be accepted and approved:
carried, Brown,.Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote.
Keith absent.
H. G. Wells, Secretary- Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, was present and.stated that a
• request had been made sometime ago by the previous City Manager, George Smith, that a new
decal be designed as an emblem to be used on various pieces of city equipment; stating .
that the request had been referred to the Publicity Committee and. that a special committee
had been appointed headed by Mrs. Jan Dihel, a professional artist; and that her committee
went forward with a contest to secure the best design, offering a $50 prize. He stated
they had received 22 entries; that.a choice had been made, and at the request of the Board
of the Chamber of Commerce they were appearing to make their presentation of the winning
design. He then introduced Phil Kooser, who presented the design, stating that it was a
most unusual design created by Robert Johnson, and he believed it represented the area- -
a progressive one; that it can be seen from a distance; and that it is the type of symbol
that will increase in importance over a period of time. After due discussion, it was .
MOVED by Brown, seconded by Lambert, that the City Council accept.this presentation from
the Chamber of Commerce with thanks and that a letter expressing their appreciation be
written to the Chamber. Mr. Robinson stated that he would like to know what the public
reaction wasv that he was very appreciative of the Chamber's work in this', but would like
to wait awhile before anything is done. Mr. Wells pointed out that the Chamber has dis-
charged their obligation by conducting this contest and getting together a group of
officials to approve the design. Phil Kooser said he would beware of having a jury of
40,000 people pass on a design, and thought that the Council should either accept it or
reject it. Councilman Brown stated he hoped they would not only accept it but would
approve it. After further discussion, Mayor Larson called for the vote on the motion to
• accept this presentation and it carried: Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and
- Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Keith absent. It was then MOVED by Brown, seconded
by McNeice, that the proposed decal be adopted as the official emblem of the City of
Yakima to be placed on City equipment and stationery. Public Works Director
explained the requirements for decals on city trucks, stating that the decal would have
• to be designed so that it could be superimposed over the present decal in order to avoid
expensive repainting; that the color has to be compatible with both orange and white and
that the shape must be round or oval. He stated that the request had originally come from
his division, and that after some time had gone by he had assumed the matter had been
dropped and had hired 3 M Company to design a decal. He said this had been done, and their
design was submitted to the judging committee; and he asked that the Council look at two •
or three other designs before making a final decision. After further discussion, it was
MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lambert, that action on the motion to adopt said decal as
the official emblem of the City be•postponed for one week, or until April 15, 1968:
• carried: Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote.
Keith absent. •
The City Engineer reported the following estimates for work performed during the month of
March, 1968, for payment:
The following are monthly estimates:
CONTRACT AWARDED
PROJECT AND CONTRACTOR FUND AMOUNT •
West Nob Hill Blvd. Art. October 16, 1967 LID #965
Imp. - 16th to 24th Ave. Superior Asph. & Conc. Co. 370 -930 $6,673.41 •
• . Valley View Estates and December 4, 1967 LID #967 29,898.41
Others Paving Yakima Cem. & Asph. Pay. Co. •
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.16th Ave. Art. Imp., Wash. March 18, 1968 -
Ave. to Mead Ave., Sch.II De Blasio Construction Co. 380 -950 1,918.57
Yakima Municipal Airport July 19, 1967 •
Imp. - Schedule I . Yakima Cem. & Asph. Pay. Co. 912 -950 10,849.20
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The following is a final estimate:
CONTRACT AWARDED
PROJECT AND CONTRACTOR FUND AMOUNT
Tree Topping on 16th Ave. - Feb. 12, 1968 380 -950 _ 322.23
Wash. Ave. to Lincoln Ave. A.A.A. Tree Service
It was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brown, that the report of the Ci y Engineer dated
April 4, 1968, with respect to the progress on the various constructio projects of the
City of Yakima be approved and that the progress estimates therein set . forth be approved
and payment of the same authorized: carried, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice,
and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Keith absent.
Bids were received by a bid board on April 4, 1968, for L.I.D. No. 968, Carolyn Addition &
Others, Sanitary Sewer, as follows:
De Blasio Construction Co. $18,918.68
Bill's Septic Service 26,723.26
The City Engineer reporting that De Blasio Construction Company having submitted the low
bid and recommending they be awarded the contract, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by
Lambert, that the bid be awarded to De Blasio Construction Company in the amount of
$18,918.68, and that the City Manager be and is hereby authorized to enter into a contract
with said contractor upon the filing of the proper bond and insurance: carried, Brown,
Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Keith absent.
City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for four out -of -state trips: Councilman
Royal Keith in the amount of $375 to attend the National League of Cities Fourth Annual
Congress of Cities at Washington, D. C.; Acting Planning Director Loidhamer to attend
American Society of Planning Officials Convention in San Francisco May 3; Kermit Smith,
Purchasing Agent, to attend Pacific Northwest Public Buyers Convention in Calgary beginning
May 9; and Director of Public Works John Mayo to attend 1968 Western 'egional Conference
and Equipment Show of American Public Works Association May 12 at Las Vegas, it was MOVED
by McNeice, seconded by Robinson, that these trips be allowed, with expenses paid; carried,
Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by oice vote. Keith
absent.
City Manager McMicken referring to his Report No. 17, stated that the staff has been work-
ing on the Building and Fire Codes, has been meeting with various persons and organizations
in the community, and that the study has reached the point where a pu.lic hearing could be
called to make additional changes before final adoption. He stated t at notices will be
sent out to all interested parties of such a hearing. After due disc ssion, it was MOVED
by Robinson, seconded by Lambert, that a public hearing be held on Ap il 22, 1968, to con-
sider the Building and Fire Codes as outlined: carried, Brown, Kurbi z, Lambert, Larson,
McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Keith absent.
City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for execution of an Ag eement with ABAM
Engineers, Inc., for design of Railroad Grade Separation Project, sug.ested that there be
two hearings on the project, one to be held on Monday, April 15, to w ich the Planning
Commission and the public be invited, at which time the Engineers, Di ector of Public
Works, and consultants would be present to provide testimony on the c.st of overcrossing
and underpass, underpinnings of adjacent buildings, etc. He stated t at based on that
meeting the Council would probably be able to make a preliminary find'ng to go into a
study with the consulting engineers on an overpass, and at the conclu-ion of this study
there could be another hearing and at that time the matter of damages to abutting property
owners caused by the structure could be considered; and the Council c.uld make a determina-
tion whether the damages caused by the overpass would run costs up to the point where the
underground design should be considered. However, he stated that wit the estimates
available at this time he thought a preliminary decision could be mad: to proceed with the
work of professional engineering services. After due discussion, it as MOVED by Lambert,
seconded by Brown, that Resolution No. D -1194 authorizing execution of an Agreement with
ABAM Engineers, Inc., for design of Railroad Grade Separation Project, be passed as read:
carried, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye on roll call.
Keith absent. Councilman Kurbitz, in voting aye, stated that he did of want to rule out
possibility or feasibility of a shortened underpass; that ultimately 'his may be a compro-
mise; and that he can visualize many problems regarding an overpass a d many expenses.
RESOLUTION NO. D -1194, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Cit; Manager and City
Clerk of the City of Yakima to enter into an agreement with ABAM Engi eers, Inc. for
professional engineering services relative to the construction of grate crossing separa-
tions at "B" Street and Lincoln Avenue in Yakima, Washington.
City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for the execution of A.;reements with towns
of Selah and Union Gap and Fire. Protection Districts for Central Fire Alarm Services, it
was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by McNeice, that Resolution No. D -119' authorizing the
execution of said agreements be passed as read: carried, Brown, Kurb tz, Lambert, Larson,
McNeice, and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Keith absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -1195, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and lity Clerk to execute
agreements for the operation of the Central Fire Alarm Headquarters.
City Manager McMicken presented a request from the Assn — .:V Cities for the appointment
of two voting delegates to the convention in Spokane May 14, 15 and 1.. After due discus-
sion, it was informally agreed that Mayor Larson and Councilman McNeice would be delegates,
with Councilman Lambert as alternate.
Councilman Brown requested that he be excused from the meetings of Ap il 22and 29,
1968, and it was MOVED by McNeice, seconded by Lambert, that he be ex■used from these
meetings: carried, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Rob nson voting aye by
voice vote. Keith absent.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Kurbitz,
seconded by McNeice, that we do now adjourn at the hour of 5:10 P.M.: carried, Brown,
Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, McNeice, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Keith absent.
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