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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 9, 1989
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton
was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4TH Street,
Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, August 9 1989 at 5:30 p.m., with
Council President Spencer Horning presiding. Council members
present were Lon Overson, Shirley Marty Crutcher, Lynn Horton,
Morrie Dawkins, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, A1 Colvin, Russ Johnson and
Hank Waibel. Also present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and City
Clerk Kathieen McCluskey.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council
President Horning and Invocation was given by Councilman A1 Colvin.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - July 26, 1989, #AB89-217
B. Bid Award Recommendation - Diesel Powered Compressor,
#AB89-218 - awarded to Cascade Machinery & Electric in the
amount of $11,520.22
325 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Coilins) to approve Consent Agenda as presented.
CLAIMS/WARRANT REGISTERS
Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required
by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified
as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing which
has been made available to the council.
340 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Horton) on August 9, 1989 the Council does approve
for payment those vouchers included and further described as
follows: 44903 through 45060 in the total amount of $338,107.30 and
Regular Payroll in the total amount of $381,693.74.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Overson invited everyone to attend the Scalawag Waterfront Fair
this weekend.
Mr. Crutcher stated he is continuing to receive letters regarding
crime in the downtown area and that people are forming groups to
go to work together during the evening hours due to their fears of
becoming a crime victim.
Mrs. Horton announced on Thursday, August 10, 9:30 AM, the Puget
Sound Air Pollution Control Agency will hold its monthly meeting
in Bremerton in the Council's conference room. This will be an
open meeting and she encouraged those interested to attend. In
regard to the intersection at llth and Warren - she hoped the
Police and Engineering Departments would be better prepared to
assist traffic control in the future when a major tie up occurs in
the City. She also invited everyone to attend Scalawag Waterfront
Fair this weekend, which will be held at Evergreen Park and will
provide a wide variety of entertaining activities for all ages.
On Sunday there will be an Ice Cream Social as a part of Scalawag
activities.
Mr. Waibel noted he would be participating in the dunking booth
during Scalawag Waterfront Fair.
Mr. Collins invited everyone to visit the popcorn booth where he
will be providing some assistance before and\or after participating
in the dunking booth.
Mr. Dawkins invited everyone to attend the Bremerton Central Lions
Club's 30th Annual Pancake Feed on 4th Street on Saturday.
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Mr. Colvin offered to personally serve the Scalawag organizers
pancakes during the Stampede Breakfast.
Mr. Johnson pointed out the blue haze over Bremerton this date and
stated he felt the City should be supporting the position that the
Air Quality Authority be just as tough on the big developers in the
summer as they are on the little guys on their woods stoves in the
winter. And, the City should support the efforts of Air Quality
Authority to recycle materials that are usually pushed into a large
pile and burned during construction. The National Association Of
Plastic Container Recyclers, AMCO Oil, Chevron Oil and Department
Of Ecology are all starting to lend some support to a grant idea
which the City has and may mean a leadership role for the City for
the west coast in recycling styrofoam products.
6A - INFORMATION ONLY: COPIES OF TWO GRANT PROPOSALS TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY, ~AB89-219
Attached are copies of two grant proposals to the Washington State
Department of Ecology. The first grant proposal requests $300,103
for the purpose of conducting a Curbside versus Drop Box Recycling
project between the City of Bremerton and the City of Port Orchard.
The second proposal requests $71,689 for the purpose of recruiting
recycling businesses into the Bremerton/Kitsap County area.
Mr. Johnson briefly outlined how the City became involved in the
proposal and explained the merits of a Drop Box Recycling Program
versus a Curb Side Recycling Program. And, when making application
for the second grant efforts were and would be coordinated through
the Economic Development Council in Kitsap County to recruit
industry into the County that will use the recyclable materials
generated by residents and industries already located here. Both
applications have been well received at the Department Of Ecology.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Lon Howard, Chairman of the Bremerton/Kure Sister City Program,
introduced the four students visiting Bremerton from Kure, Japan:
Mr. Yasutaka Takeda, Miss Kazuko Amano, Mr. Shoichiro Otani, Miss
Ayako Sakaedani; and their host families Debbi and Kevin Shaw, 591
Conifer Drive NE; Anne and Steve Gregory, 3444 Circle Way NW; Leila
and A1 Wilkins, 3695 NE Clark Street; Jo and Michael Perzel, 14700
NW Honeyhili Loop, Seabeck. Mr. Howard noted this is the 20th
Anniversary of the Bremerton/Kure Sister City program.
James Peterson, Navy Yard City, reported he was driven out of his
own home by the stench from the City's Wastewater Treatment plant
between 9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., one day this past week. He also
pointed out the need to stop glorifying the #1 drug problem -
alcoholism. He specifically targeted Scalawag Waterfront Fair
being sponsored by Jennings Corporation, which would encourage
sale/use of alcoholic products. He did not support using a company
such as this to promote a family type event. Young people do not
need to be encouraged to drink alcoholic beverages and do drugs.
What they need is an example set by the adult community. He also
identified a large ad in The Sun advertising Bud Lite which did not
include even one disclaimer of the side affects that can develope
through the use of alcoholic beverages.
Arthur Speight, 6686 Cortez Pl. NW, Assistant Pastor, expressed his
concern for youth of the City and the early signs of infiltration
of gangs - Crips/Bioods. Some of the games being played today by
children appear to be innocent but actually can have very harmful
affects. There are not enough youth programs for young people in
this area. He stressed the importance of education programs
directed toward the parents and recreational programs for the
youth.
Frank Egan, Bremerton property owner, brought to the Council a
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difficulty he experienced relating to water bills. He could not
explain inconsistent readings of his water meters. When an
excessively high reading was made he talked with his tenants to
find out if they had suddenly used large quantities of water and
he checked for leaks in the water line. Discovering neither leaks
nor tenant activities that would warrant the increased water usage,
he became puzzled and is unsure how to resolve the problem. He
noted he is trying to keep his rents down so that there will be
affordable housing for those in the lower economic level. However,
he will not be able to continue to do so if he has to pass on to
the tenant the increased utility costs. He requested the Council's
assistance in finding out why there is such inconsistency in meter
reading.
President Horninq announced Item 7B had been pulled from the Agenda
and would be heard in one week.
6B - LEASE AGREEMENT - EVEREST BROADCASTING (KBKO), ~AB89-220
Everest Broadcast has had a lease with the City of Bremerton for
a tower site at Forest Ridge Park since 1974. They have asked to
renew the lease for a 3 year period at $303.43 per month tied to
CPI for subsequent years. There is a 30 day termination clause.
Everest is still in receivership due to a bankruptcy action last
year. This lease has been approved by the Court.
Kathleen McCluskey, Director Of Administrative Services, explained
the company entered a Bankruptcy action and the City was not paid
for the lease for quite a period of time. In order to work with
the City and continue the lease they agreed to increase the lease.
The new proposed lease is $75.00 higher than the old lease tied
into CPI with a 30 day termination clause.
~52 M/S/C/U(Collins/Colvin) to approve lease with Everest Broadcast for
tower site.
6C - SURPLUS VEHICLES, ~AB89-223
The City has several vehicles which have reached the end of their
useful lives and which are surplus to present needs. A declaration
of surplus is necessary to allow disposal.
Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, stated all the vehicles are on the
average of 10 years old and have very high mileage. They have been
thoroughly used by the City and are no longer economically
maintained.
Mr. Johnson questioned how soon the vehicles would be disposed of?
Mr. Hanna stated most of the vehicles would be sold as soon as
possible, two of the Water vehicles are being used through the
summer by the Street Department and will be sold in the fall.
145 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Crutcher) to declare Vehicles No. 4, 7, 8, 26, 30,
1912, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, 1419 surplus.
7A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) CORRECTING LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR
COUNCIL DISTRICTS, ~AB89-221
The attached ordinance corrects legal descriptions in prior
amending Ordinance #4216. These corrections were requested by the
County and approved by the City Engineering Department.
Kathleen McCluskey, Director Administrative Services, stated she
had met with the County on a number of occasions and the legal
descriptions and precincts kept changing. However, this is the
most recent draft and everyone concur that this is the final draft
until the time when another annexation takes place in the City.
192 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) to approve Ordinance, on first reading,
providing for new Council Districts for the City of Bremerton, and
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repealing Ordinance #4216.
7C - ORDINANCE ~4226 (SECOND READING) RELATING TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL
AND NUISANCE NOISE ENFORCEMENT, ~AB89-216
John Parker 1411 13th Street, expressed concern with the nuisance
noise on 13th Street, being generated since the High School was
built. He noted the speed limit of 20 miles per hour is not
observed and drivers are actually going 40 miles per hour. This
creates excessive noise which actually vibrates floors in his
residence. He did not understand why this vehicle speeding
activity is not being monitored by the Police Department.
Mr. Johnson stated in the past week he heard on the radio that some
of the City's sister cities have added clauses in their Noise
Ordinance allowing them to enforce the noise restriction on a car
stereo if it can be heard 75 feet away. He questioned if the City
should include something of this nature into this Ordinance? Ian
Sievers, City Attorney, stated it would be simpler to enforce and
to prosecute with specific limits...the Judge would be more
inclined to believe someone who said they could hear the radio
while standing 75 feet away rather than to take testimony that he
felt the noise was unreasonable. But, it is not necessary to
include such a statement at this time as the proposed Ordinance is
more general and sufficient for prosecution.
364 M/S/C/U(Overson/Crutcher) to pass Ordinance #4226, on second
reading, regulating noise levels by prohibiting excessive noise in
identified environments and noise which is disturbing to the public
and a public nuisance; and amending Chapter 6.32.
7D - RESOLUTION ~2262, ESTABLISHING FEE FOR NON-EXEMPT
TEMPORARY/SPECIAL PURPOSE SIGNS (INCLUDING POLITICAL SIGNS), ~AB89-
222
Council discussion on temporary/special purpose sign included
concern over the cost of the zoning permit fee for such non-exempt
signs. The attached resolution establishes that no fee will be
collected for the zoning permit.
Signs which require a building permit will be charged a $29.00
building permit fee (if construction value is below $500.00)
Don Pratt, Director Community Development, explained when Council
adopted the Special Purpose/Temporary Sign Ordinance there was a
discussion about fees - the proposed Resolution responds to that
discussion. The Resolution proposes no fee for the sign approval
but a building permit fee is required. The only additional
information he has is that he estimates the processing costs for
the signs.., raw labor, materials, etc., is somewhere between $30
and $50.00 per sign. They do not currently recover full costs of
any of the permits they process, in fact, they are probably
recovering something less than 25 cents on the dollar of every
expenditure in order to process the signs. And, they do not expect
any major enforcement problem and are not proposing any
extraordinary costs associated with it.
Ronald Flemister, 1927 Snyder, asked for clarification on the
proposal. Mr. Pratt explained the proposed ordinance would affect
only special/temporary purpose signs not the normal costs for
building permits.
567 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Coivin) to approve Resolution #2262, establishing
that no fee will be charged for the zoning permit for
temporary/special purpose sign.
7E - RESOLUTION #2263, RELATING TO CITY'S CLAIM PAYMENT POLICY,
~AB89-224
The new computer system being implemented for the City's accounting
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functions makes it desirable to change methods of claims payment
from warrants to checks at this time. The proposed change would
help to streamline operations and would reduce the City's banking
service costs.
Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, stated the proposed change is very
technical in nature. All it would do is allow claims, payroll and
other obligations to be paid by issuance of a check, which is an
order to pay to a specified individual rather than by the issuance
of a warrant, which is actually a short term debt instrument.
Statute has permitted the requested change and is timely for the
City to make a change due to the upcoming change in accounting
computer systems taking place in his office.
Mr. Johnson questioned if this will eliminate the need for
Council's approval of the Claims/Warrants Registers? Mr. Hanna
stated the process whereby the Council approves the payment of
bills will continue but the technical nature of the actual
disbursing document will be done differently.
Mr. Waibel questioned if this process will reduce the checks and
balances on the system. Mr. Hanna stated the State Auditors have
been consulted and details of the arrangement have been worked out
with them.
693 M/S/C/U(Coivin/Collins) to approve Resolution #2263, authorizing
payment of claims and other obligations of the City by check.
8A - PUBLIC HEARING - MAYOR"S RECOMMENDATION TO SELL ROOSEVELT
FIELD, ~AB89-201
Kathleen McCluske¥, Director Of Community Development, stated a
Survey had been compiled by City Council staff of cards, letters,
surveys and petitions that have been submitted: District #1
Survey..3i supporting sale, 203 against, 14 do not care, 6 want
Council to decide and 115 would like voters to decide; Survey by
Olympic College...Petition 178 in favor of selling field to Olympic
College; letters of support...20 were in favor and a Survey 47 in
support of selling the field, i did not care and 3 wanted voters
to decide. Mr. Waibel pointed out that the statistical data just
read into the record was not a scientific survey.
President Horninq explained the only testimony that will be allowed
during this public hearing will be by those individuals who did not
have the opportunity to speak during the first public hearing.
Reverend Arthur Spaight,6686 Cortez Pl. NW., (supported proposal)
stated the spirit of education is the most important issue.
Steve Olander, 634 N. Montgomery, (supported proposal) stated he
has watched the City sit idle too long and most people only want
the best for the entire community. The citizens of Bremerton only
expect a positive move in the right direction - and he feels the
sale of Roosevelt Field to Olympic College to be that move. He
supported the sports complex as well and urged the uniting together
for a common goal and pointed out there is nothing to fear from
progress.
William Harvey, 615 N. Lafayette, Olympic College staff member,
(supported proposal) urged the Council to not follow the path that
brought Bremerton down to where it is today. Something needs to
be done for affordable and accessible education and some
enhancement to the quality of life, which includes recreational
opportunities. Mr. Harvey presented to Council several petitions
and flyers in support of the proposed sale of Roosevelt Field.
Irene Cunninqham 1104 18th Street, (opposed proposal) stated she
also was speaking for several individuals living in the 1500 block,
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who do not support the proposed sale. Currently college parking
areas are used by skateboarders and young people on bikes as well
as people learning to dive when not being used by students and she
did not want more blacktop areas than that already there.
Jim Strait, 6530 Hariow Drive, President Kitsap Lake Neighborhood
Association, (opposed proposal), stated he believed the sale of
Roosevelt Field and development of a sports complex should be two
separate issues. He could not understand why anyone would want to
sell a developed play field in the center of a City. He also
stated he had never heard a present or former member of the Parks
Board recommend the sale of a City park. He believes the college
has other options to solve their parking problem. And, citizens
should not be asked to pay for a 3 million dollar sports complex
unless the City can obtain at least one million dollars through
donations for the first phase. Then, hope that revenue generated
from the complex can pay for the continued operation. To his
understanding the sports complex would be available for adult
teams...what about Little League teams - shouldn't we be promoting
them more than adult teams?
Richard Weld, 126 Lebo Blvd., (opposed proposal), stated there has
never been in the history of this State any park land sold or
condemned by one governmental body to another once it was dedicated
as a park and especially as a memorial. He noted this City has
lost a lot of ground in the past 15 years and contributes it to the
lack of trust of the people in the governing body. Most cities
have had the majority of park land given to them under dedication -
but Roosevelt Field was developed by the dedication of people that
wanted a ball park. He noted it doubtful a legal challenge would
allow the sale to stand and as far as Olympic College having the
authority for condemnation it probably does but under the power of
condemnation they would have to prove that what is being done is
for a general public purpose and prove to the Court's satisfaction
that there was no other reasonable alternative. He did not believe
those conditions could be met by the college.
Shawn Hutchinson, President of Olympic College Student Body,
(supported proposal) stated all the students are asking for is a
place to park so they may attend Olympic College. And, what the
college, City and community will gain in the long run will
compensate for the loss of Roosevelt Field. If the parking issue
is not resolved it will not only limit the enrollment of students
but decrease it.
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Ray White, 371 N.W. Mosher Canyon, current Chairman of Kitsap
County Economic Development Council and speaking on behalf of EDC,
(supported proposal) stated Olympic College is very important to
the future of Bremerton and Kitsap County. He also believes
recreational facilities are important and he did not mean to
propose a trade of facilities one- on- one or give up recreational
facilities for parking needs of Olympic College. He urged the
Council to sell Roosevelt Field to Olympic College for parking
recognizing that priorities do change and they have changed and the
best use of that field now would be for something other than
recreation.
Clint Shinkle, downtown businessman as well as representing
Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce, (supported proposal) stated he
believed the Council should think about the aspects that this is
a community process whereby the City and college can move forward
together. This is an opportunity that should not be allowed to
pass away. Olympic College is an asset to the City and through
this educational institution students are educated to fill high
tech type positions with IBM, Westinghouse, General Electric and
Hewlett Packard. These companies are in Kitsap County because of
the US Navy. The need to keep people trained is constant and
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Olympic College provides that needed training. Statistics given
out by PSNS in 1987 indicated their training costs for one year
amounted to $22,786,000 - showing the magnitude of education in
this community. He supported the proposal of developing a sports
complex and noted other cities that have developed such a complex
have done very well.
Faith Reierson, 1525 Crestview Drive, Coordinator of Olympic
College Nursing Program, (supported proposal), stated Roosevelt
Field is not a play field...children do not play on this field.
During previous testimony she has heard many times why don't the
students use public transportation rather than drive their
vehicles. She questioned how many ballplayers use public transit
to get to the field or how many live in the City? She expressed
concern that during the rainy season there is a strong sewer smell
coming from the field and felt it was due to sludge type fertilizer
and was not a place where she would want children to play because
of it. She encouraged the Council to not pass up this opportunity
for a positive change.
Dick McConauqh¥, 1941 Wyoming Street, Director of Counseling at
Olympic College, (supported proposal), stated in his position he
has been embarrassed to tell a new student who has enrolled in
Olympic College that if they are coming in the fall quarter plan
to arrive 1/2 to 1 hour early so that they can park and find their
classroom. He has hosted several State meetings at the college and
again he is embarrassed to have to explain that they will have
parking difficulties and to arrive prior to 7:45 a.m., or they will
have to park a greater distance from the school. Olympic College
is the smallest campus in the State and is totally
landlocked...they need the City's help.
Marshall Miller, 930 NE Meianie Ct., representing the Bremerton
Area Chamber of Commerce, (supported proposal) stated he was
expressing the Chamber of Commerce's support to two communities -
Bremerton and Olympic College. The availability of good,
continuing education is a must for the community to keep it
healthy. Bremerton would receive sufficient seed money to
construct a multi-sports complex which would include 5rbaseball
field area. Equally important, the sports complex, is expected to
be a revenue producer rather than a revenue user. Additionally,
they believe motels, hotels, restaurants would benefit greatly,
particularly from out-of-area players.
John Parker, 1411 13th Street, (opposed proposal) stated he did
not understand why people complain about doing a little walking.
He related his family's personal difficulties with mobility and due
to being impacted by increased parking needs at the High School
they are required to park 2-3 blocks from their home and must then
walk to their residence. He emphatically urged the Council to not
sell Roosevelt Field. He noted Roosevelt Field is a safe place to
take children to play which isn't the case in all City parks.
Ronald Flemister, 1927 Snyder, (supported proposal), stated
Bremerton is a great City and Olympic College is a great college.
He believes change is good and this opportunity can mean growth for
both Olympic College and the City.
Dan Gotheridge, 471 Bridle View Place, (supported proposal), Dean
of Students at Olympic College, stated he was very familiar with
the parking needs of Olympic College. He noted the college and the
City share a lot of common interests and they are often
intertwined. What profits the City and community is good for the
college and what is good for the college benefits the City and
surrounding community.
Cecil McConnell, 3245 Almira Drive, President View Ridge
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Neighborhood Association, President BACON, (opposed proposal)
questioned who will pay for the 3.1 million dollar cost of
developing a sports complex? After deducting the $450,000 from
sale of Roosevelt Field and $100,000 gift from Mr. Chuck Hazelwood
that leaves 2.56 million dollars unaccounted for. He did not
support the idea that those funds would be coming out of the
citizens pocket. Parking needs at Olympic College should have been
identified and met during development of the college. If they have
not, then someone in the City neglected their duty in issuing
Building Permits to expand beyond the abilities of parking they
have available. Bremerton needs Roosevelt for open space.
People looking to relocate in Bremerton from other areas are not
going to want blacktopped parking spaces...they will be looking for
parks and open spaces as amenities in the City. He believes
Olympic College has been less than candid with the citizens of
Bremerton saying they would use Roosevelt Field for parking. He
does not believe this and anticipates it would be used for new
buildings. If there is insufficient space for a 2- year college
now, then they should not be looking into the Two- Plus- Two
program until they have sufficient room to accommodate it. He had
a conversation with a County ballplayer who commented that
Roosevelt Field has two of the best playing fields in the County.
In the proposed plan for the sports complex he did not see any
plans for spectator seating/facilities, etc. He suggested putting
Roosevelt Field back into a 3-field play area and working to bring
back tournaments in the central area.
Bernice Vonnequt, 1401 17th Street, Director Personnel Services of
Olympic College, (supported proposal), stated she has lived in
Bremerton and worked at Olympic College for 15 years and lived at
the corner of 17th and Ohio for 10 years. Children living in the
neighborhoods around Olympic College do not play at Roosevelt Field
- they play at Olympic College and the High School. Roosevelt
field has a cyclone fence around it making it difficult for
children to access the playing area.
Blake ~arrison, 1306 Broadway, (not for or against) expressed
concern as to the impact of traffic on the neighborhood. Part of
the reason children don't play in his neighborhood is due to the
traffic hazard created by speeding vehicles. If Olympic College
parking is expanded he would like to see some restrictions, in the
neighborhoods, to slow down the traffic as it passes through.
Earl Nelson, 313 Olympic, (opposed proposal) stated he felt the
number of speakers favoring the proposal were a little stacked from
Olympic College and the Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce. He
believes the City's greatest asset is children between the ages of
10 - 18. If these children are not cared for they won't be going
to college. Do not sell Roosevelt Field - Mr. Bremer had parking
lots so Mr. Nelson suggested that some of the property in the
Bremer Trust be sold to finance purchasing some of the older homes
around the college to be used for parking - this is something he
(Mr. Bremer) was not against. He recommended letting the proposal
go to the voters and let them decide whether or not to sell
Roosevelt Field.
John Mitchell, 2114 E. 17th Street, Chairman of the Board of
Trustees of Olympic College, (support proposal), stated Olympic
College is about mid size as far as enrollment levels which would
normally be housed on at least 70 acres of land. Olympic College
per capita is on the smallest campus in the State. The choices
available to the college as good neighbors are not very pleasant.
Putting retired people out of their homes is not a pleasant act
which would be the alternative to acquiring Roosevelt Field.
Roosevelt Field, and in time the whole area between Ohio and Warren
Avenue from 13th to the Narrows, will ultimately form or be part
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of the Olympic College campus. Community Colleges, state- wide,
are being called on to do more and more things as four year
institutions remove themselves from education and get more involved
in research. Programs at the college include reading class for
those who can not read and English as a second language, for women
in transition and the college serves a broad spectrum of the
community. A new program has been instituted whereby a High School
student could graduate and thereafter enter college as a sophomore.
The college is doing many more things than was envisioned years
ago. Many people do not view Olympic College campus as a park but
it is beautiful open space in the center of the City - it is
available to the public.
As a life long resident of Bremerton and a practicing Attorney in
the City and owner of real estate in the central business district,
stated he has seen many times plans for the City come up and then
are defeated or shelved. As a result, the City has not grown - it
has been stilted by people who were afraid to do anything. He
urged the Council to not wait because tomorrow may have the perfect
solution - everything has a cost and the cost of the sports complex
may be loss of Roosevelt field.
Elizabeth Buell, 1722 High Avenue, (opposed proposal), stated she
felt it would be the biggest mistake the City could made if they
sold Roosevelt field. She believed the college did have other
alternatives to solve their parking needs.
Robert Smitter, 1511 Park Avenue, (opposed proposal), stated the
City should defer any action on this issue. The City has a five
million dollar lawsuit against it and he questioned what will be
used to pay the claim if the City looses the lawsuit. It should
be up to the people to decide if they want to sell or not. He
stated he was resentful as a citizen of Bremerton for the threats
by Olympic College. If the college does not like Bremerton then
they should consider moving out to the area proposed for the sports
complex.
Gladys Buskirk Weeks, 7712 Chico Way, (supported proposal), stated
she is excited how free we are to come together and discuss the
pros and cons of an issue. She urged the Council to move ahead and
work with the college. The citizens elected the Mayor and City
Council members and she believes those elected can make the
decisions which will be in the best interest of the City.
President Horninq read into the record a memo from Pat Westoff,
Recreation Program Director - Parks Department, stating the Parks
and Recreation Department have not and will never use sludge on
Roosevelt Field or any active use area.
Kathleen McCluskey, Director Of Administrative Services, read into
the record a letter from James A. McDonald, 2944 Pawnee Drive NE,
noting his opposition to the sale of Roosevelt Field.
272 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Collins) to continue this hearing and direct the
Parks Board and Planning Commission to address the following items,
using the procedures of the City in terms of whether concurrently
or consecutively and establishing the following items as priority
concerns to be addressed as expeditiously as possible:
1. Review the impact on the neighborhood if Roosevelt Field is
sold;
2. Review the impact of all sports activities on the field as it
is currently being used or as it is projected to be used;
3. Assess the intent of Resolution 684 and Resolution 1131 vis-a-
vis the dedication and obligation to replace with equivalent assets
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near by and determine whether or not the Resolution needs to be
amended or modified;
4. Review the impact on the College if Roosevelt Field is sold and
also if it is not sold;
5. Evaluate the desirability of dedication of this and all other
park assets and determine what that process should be and if it
should be implemented in this situation;
6. Evaluate and comment on the EIS Check List for Roosevelt Field
and proposed area for the sports complex;
7. Evaluate the College's assessment that Roosevelt Field is the
only alternative by analyzing the relative merit of other methods
of providing parking for the College and analyze the relative merit
of other methods of funding for the sports complex;
8. Evaluate the zoning for not only the Roosevelt Field area but
also potential sports complex to make sure the zones are correctly
identified;
9. Look at the two actions in light of the Comprehensive Plan;
10. Review the differences of procedures that would be followed for
a private sale;
7F - RESOLUTION ~2264, IN SUPPORT OF GRANT APPLICATION BY PUGET
SOUND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY TO DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY FOR
WASTE MANAGEMENT/RECYCLING, ~AB89-225
RUSS Johnson read into the record a Resolution supporting the grant
application submitted by Puget Sound Air Pollution Control to the
Department of Ecology for grant assistant to fund the recycling of
land clearing debris project in a four County area.
Mr. Johnson noted when talking with the Agency they were very
interested in working with the City and local business people to
do a pilot project which would funnel funds into our area.
Mrs. Horton stated the Air Pollution Control Agency is working very
hard to come up with alternative ways to funding their agency and
their programs other than just expecting the local municipalities
shoulder the greatest share of making this program viable.
772 M/S/C/U(Johnson/Colvin) to approve Resolution %2264.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
MCCLUSK~Y,~~CITCLERK
~ KATHLEEN L.
S~f~ER HOR~/ Cou~President
C~of Bremer~on~
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