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DECEMBER 7, 1972 DECEMBER 8, 1972
SPECIAL MEETING
YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
December 7, 1972
The City Council met in special session pursuant to due notice at 8:00 P.M., December 7,
1972, at the Don Schussler Residence in Yakima, Washington.
Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown, Jim Lust, Don Schussle
and Bill Whitaker. Councilmen Robinson and Lambert absent. Also present were City Manager
McMicken, City Attorney Andrews, Finance Director, Leonard Crose and City Clerk Jack Daniel
City Manager McMicken outlined proposals for adjustments to the 1973' Preliminary Budget,
based on previous Council guidance, which would result in an overall reduction of about
$200,000. He asked that the City Council be prepared to approve the final Budget at its
meeting of December 18, 1972.
The Council discussed the Open Meeting law. City Manager McMicken spoke to the philosoph-
ical and ethical aspects of the law and City Attorney'Andrews addressed the technical and -
legal side. No actions were taken. .
The meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M.
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SPECIAL MEETING
YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
December 8, 1972
The City Council met in special session pursuant to due notice at 12:00 noon, December 8,
1972, at the Chinook Hotel, Yakima, Washington. -
Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown, Jim Lust, Walter
Robinson, Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker. Also present were Jim Bowers and Mr. Scott
Wilson.
Scott Wilson reported on the activity of the Softball Association and the part the Associa-
tion has had in the development of the softball and baseball diamonds at Larson Park. He
reported that there is need for another lighted field to exploit the possible development
of softball in Yakima and that said light would cost approximately $20,000. It was agreed
that the City Manager be requested to talk this matter over with Park Director, Bill
Hutsinpiller, and report to the Council.
It was agreed that Councilmen Wray Brown, Walter Robinson and Mayor Bert Broad meet with
the City Manager to discuss salary arrangements for 1973.
There was discussion concerning compensation for Council members and it was agreed that
the A. W. C. report on Municipal Salaries and Fringe Benefits be sent to Council members.
The meeting adjourned at 1:25 P.M.
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