HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/26/1969 Business Meeting 573
MAY 26, 1969
The City Council met in regular session, Assistant Mayor Robinson presiding, Councilmen
Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert and McNeice,'City Manager McMicken and City Attorney
Andrews present on roll call. Mayor Larson absent on roll call, having been excused a
a previous meeting.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Keith.
The Minutes bf the regular meeting of May 19, 1969, having been duly certified accurate
by two Councilmen and no one present wishing to have said minutes'read publicly, Assist -
and Mayor. Robinson declared said minutes approved as recorded.
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A Damage Claim in the amount of $541.86, having been filed with' the 'City Clerk on May 22,
1969 by Henry Stotsenberg, Administrator for the Estate of Harriet Longmire., Selah Wash-
ington, for damages caused by water damage when frozen pipes broke, it was MOVED by Lam-
bert, seconded by McNeice, that said damage claim be referred to the City Manager and
Staff for study and. recommendation: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, McNeice
and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Larson absent.
An Appeal from the Planning Commission's decision in denying the rezone application of
Mrs. Mary Brewer, requesting rezone of property located at 810 and 812 South 14th Avenue,
having been filed by Mr. Edwin L. Emerick, representing Mrs. Brewer, it was MOVED by
Lambert, seconded by Keith, that June 9, 1969 be fixed as the time for a hearing by the
City Council on said matter, and that the City Clerk give notice of such hearing as re-
quired by law: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, McNeice and Robinson voting aye
by voice vote. Larson absent.
City Manager McMicken referred to the request for outside City sewer service made by
Paulson - McCarger & Others, which, in accordance with Council action on May 19, 1969, had
been continued to this meeting so that additional information could be obtained. He
read several excerpts from Resolution No. D 1.250, which sets forth a statement of policy
regarding outside utility hookups.
Mr. McMicken referred to the Staff Report by the Department of Planning & Community
Development, directed to the Planning Commission, and the memo from Bruce Finke, Director
of Planning & Community Development, reporting that the Planning Commission recommended
that the application for outside sewer service filed by Paulson - McCarger & Others be
denied. Mr. Fred Velikanje, Attorney, representing Mr. Paulson, stated that they now
have maps and a breakdown of the cost of this project per lot, as was requested by the
Council previously. Mr. Harvey Paulson, developer of this property, and Mr. Clarence
Marshall of Marshall Construction Company were present. Mr. Paulson presented a cost
sheet to Council members, showing the cost per lot of this project, explaining that be-
cause of the high cost of the lots he could not build single family residences, nor would
most builders buy them for single family residences, but they are buying them for multi-
ple family housing. He also presented a plat map as requested and explained in detail
what lots have been sold and what is to be built on them and others that are in the pro-
cess of being sold. Mr. Paulson explained that he had previously made application for
annexation, stipulating that the property be zoned R -3. When he was informed that he
could not be guaranteed R -3 zoning, he did not go ahead with the annexation request. He
stated that all building is being done in accordance with City requirements, with the
exception of some plastic pipe, which is being used in the sewer installations. He has
already signed outside hookup agreement and will do all building under City permits if
the outside sewer hookup is allowed. Mr. Paulson further explained that in planning this
development, he felt that the highest and best use for the property in this area is as
requested, R -3 Multiple Family, and although he wants to conform to good planning in the
City, cannot recommend anyone building single family residences on these lots because of
the cost and the fact that the lots are larger than the usual single residence lot. Coun-
cilman Lambert stated that over the year the Council has been trying to cooperate with the
realtors and developers as far as land and zoning is concerned but feels that in this case,
the developer has not been willing to go through the proper City processes. She indica-
ted that in the first place, he did not bring drawings and plans showing exactly how
this property is going to be developed, to the Planning Commission meeting, and that this
development is contiguous to the City and of an area size that it could be annexed and .
therefore feels that this request for outside sewer service should be denied. Councilman
Robinson indicated that although his own reaction is that multiple low -story housing
would not "be inconsistent with what he visualizes in this particular area, he does not
feel we can bend from the regular way of handling these matters. He further indicated
that he would certainly be in favor of annexing the property. Councilman Kurbitz indi-
cated he is in favor of granting this outside City hookup, as Mr. Paulson has signed the
outside hookup agreement and is offering to build to City building codes if he gets this
service. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Kurbitz, seconded by Lambert, that this
outside City sewer hookup be allowed when the outside hookup agreement is signed. There
was some discussion on the type of roads Mr. Paulson plans to put in and he stated he is
planning to build them according to City standards. Assistant Mayor Robinson then asked
for a roll call vote on the Motion to grant said outside City sewer hookup: Kurbitz,
and Keith voting aye on roll call. Brown, Lambert, McNeice and Robinson voting nay on
roll call. Larson absent. The Motion failed for want of a majority vote, thus denying
the application for outside City sewer service.
City Manager McMicken referred the matter of authorization to engage Shannon & Wilson,
Inc., Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineers, for foundation investigation for /bridge
structure across Wide Hollow Crook on Washington Avenue, to Public Works Director John
Mayo. Mr. Mayo explained that in connection with the widening of Washington Avenue, it
is contemplated that in construction of said bridge in the vicinity of the Yakima Muni-
cipal Airport it is necessary to engage professional engineering services for a founda-
tion investigation, and that Shannon & Wilson, Inc. have done such work as sub - contractors
on varios other projects and have offered to perform this work in accordance with their
letter of proposal. After due discussion, it was MOVED by McNeice, seconded by-Keith,
that Resolution No. D -1345 authorizing the engaging of Shannon & Wilson, Inc., to perform
professional engineering services, be passed as read: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz,
Lambert, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Larson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -1345, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to engage Shannon &
Wilson, Inc., to perform professional engineering services..
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City Manager McMicken referred the next two items the agenda to Public Works Director
John Mayo, regarding authorization to execute.a Project Prospectus for submittal to
Urban Arterial Board of the State of Washington, one for Lincoln Avenue between 5th Avenue
and 8th Street, and the other for "B" Street between 5th Avenue and 8th Street. Mr. Mayo
II explained that these are a part of the six -year plan and have to do with preparation for
the two grade separation projects, as separate projects, but they will be done at the
same time. He further stated that we'applied for and were granted funds for these projects
and the submitting of the two prospecti are required to be acted upon in July by the Ur-
ban Arterial Board -- then they will authorize us to proceed with the necessary engineer-
ing and planning and release the funding for these projects. After due. discussion, it was
MOVED by Brown, seconded by Lambert, that Resolution No. D -1346 authorizing.the execution
of a Project Prospectus for submittal to the Urban Arterial Board of the State of•Washing-
. ton for Lincoln Avenue, between 5th Avenue and.8th Street be passed as read: carried,
Brown, Keith,, Kurbitz, Lambert, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Larson
absent. . . .
RESOLUTION NO. D -1346, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor of the City of Yakima to exe-
cute a Project Prospectus for submittal to the Urban Arterial Board of the State of
Washington. .
In connection with the same projects discussed above, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by
McNeice, that Resolution No. D -1347 authorizing the execution of a.Project Prospectus
for submittal to the Urban Arterial Board of the State of Washington for "B" Street, .
between 5th Avenue and 8th Street, be passed as read: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz,
Lambert, McNeice and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Larson absent.
RESOLUTION -NO. D -1347, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor of the City of Yakima to exe-
cu to a Project Prospectus. for submittal to the Urban Arterial Board of the .State of..
Washington. .
The City Engineer reported the compl(a.tion of the following projects and recommended that
the.work be accepted and final payment made: _
CONTRACT AWARDED
PROJECT AND CONTRACTOR FUND AMOUNT
Naches River Water Treatment November 13, 1967 590 -950
Plant - Sched. "T" Steel Tank Dorcon, Inc.. • j
Washington Avenue Paving April 7, 1969 370 -930 $40,297.63
28th Avenue to Sorenson Road Superior Asph. & Conc. Co. .
City Manager McMicken explained that Public Utilities Director, Frank Stein, had reques-
ted that action on the matter of the Naches River Water Treatment Plant - Sched. "T"
Steel Tank project, be held over for one week. Council members concurred and no formal
action was taken on this matter. It was then MOVED by Keith, seconded by McNeice, that
the report of the City Engineer dated May 22, 1969 with respect to the completion of the
work on Public Works Contract, Washington Avenue Paving, 28th Avenue to Sorenson Road,.
be approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimate as therein set forth is
hereby authorized: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, McNeice and Robinson voting
aye by voice vote. Larson absent. ,
City Manager McMicken referred to the matter of the disposition of the Hertrich property;
this property was purchased and part of it used for project in connection with the . •
widening of Washington Avenue. He stated that there is a small triangular piece of land
with a.single family dwelling on it and there have been several suggestions for use or
- disposal of the house and property; to sell the house and.have it removed, to sell the •
- house and property, or to keep the property and rent the'house. Discussion brought out
. that to sell the property or to sell just the house and have it removed would not bring
.in very much revenue and there is a possibility of some future use by the City. After
due discussion,_ it was MOVED by Lambert, seconded by,Keith, that the City lease this
house on a year -to -year basis: carried, Brown, Keith, Kurbitz, Lambert, McNeice and
Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Larson absent.
City Manager McMicken stating that an additional alternate is needed to serve for either
Ma Larson or Councilman Keith on the Yakima Valley Council for Community Action and
recommending that Councilman Lambert be appointed, it was MOVED by Keith, seconded by
McNeice, that Councilman Lambert be appointed as an additional alternate to serve for
either Mayor Jack Larson or Councilman Royal Keith: carried, Brown,' Keith, Kurbitz,
McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Larson absent.
. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Kurbitz, sec -
onded by Keith, that -we do now adjourn at the hour of 4:45 P.M.: carried,.Bro wn, Keith,
Kurbitz, Lambert, McNeice and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Larson absent.
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