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CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES ~~
September 9, 1980 ~,~ ~
TAPE #197 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington,
(A) 1045 was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday,
September 9, 1980 at 9:10 .A.H,, with Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner
Swanson, City Clerk Mandio, Assistant City Attorney McCluskey and representatives
of the press and radio. Mayor Jarstad entered the meeting later.
Meeting ~opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by
Rev. Kenneth Hegtvedt of First Church.
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 2, 1980
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve~ minutes as circulated,
carried unanimously.
SEPARATIONS, NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGES OF PAY STATUS
Separations:
Todd Gillies, Engineering, Engr. Assistant, 9-12-80
Jeffrey Hecker, Engineering, Seasonal, 9-5-80
Lewis Schultz, Engineering, Seasonal, 9-5-80
Jay Bradford Burns, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor/Pool Guard 7-17-80
Kitsi Lee, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor/Pool Guard 8-29-80
Kristi Lee, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor/Pool Guard 8-27-80
Monica Aughnay, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal, 8-22-80
Lori Carver, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal 8-29-80
Cheryl Crowe, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal, 8-22-80
Leslie Horton, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal, 8-29-80
Marty Lindberg, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal, 8-3-80
Tracy Mollison, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal, 8-22-80
Scott Orr, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal, 8-10-80
Bradly Stenhjem, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal, 8-8-80
Samuel Sayer, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal, 8-10-80
Lucinda L. Staley, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor/Pool, 7-17-80
Harley W. Levasseur, Police, Motor Patrolman, 9-4-80
Raymond McCrary, Street, Seasonal, 9-5-80
William H. Winje, Wastewater, Operator II, 9-5-80
Notice of Employment:
Patricia A. Farrell, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal (arts & crafts instructor)
$4.00 per hr., 9-29-80
Judy E. Bass, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal (children's cooking instructor)
$3.75 per hr., 9-29-80
Wands L. Brown, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal (crocheting instructor) $3.10 per hr.
9-29-80
Martha Limbean, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal (arts & crafts instructor) $3.50
per hr., 9-29-80
Elizabeth Mar, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal (oriental cooking instructor) $3.75
per hr., 9-29-80
Nyla Walsh, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal (stained glass instructor) $3.75 per hr.
9-29-80.
Debbie Casey, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal (pre-school instructor) $3.75, 9-29-80.
Michetle R. Carlson, Parks & Recreation, Part Time (relief Sr. guard) $4.00, 9-6-80
Karla D. Ward, Parks & Recreation, Part Time (guard) $3.75 per hr., 9-8-80
Diana L. Miller, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor (cashier) $3.50 per hr., 8-29-80.
Doris G. Jankowski, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal (craft instructor) $5.00, 9-29-80.
Mary B. Cooke, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal (folk song instructor) $3.25, 9-29-80.
Kathleen A. Fitzgerald, Wastewater, Office Asst. II, 3A, $865 mo/$4.99 per hr.
9-16-80.
Kenneth L. Baum, Wastewater, Operator II, 9A, $1230 mo/$7.10 per hr, 9-8-80.
Change of Pay Status:
Gwen Snyder, Engineering, School Inter-to Temp. Sec. Asst, $4.25, 9-1-80,
termination 9-5-81.
Theresa Davis, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor, Sr. Guard, $4.00 to $4.40 per hr.
7-21-80.
Kerry Jo. Peterson, Police, Office Asst II 3B to 3C, $5.13 to $5.29, per hr.
9-29-80.
Joan V. Larson, Off. Asst. III-A to III-B, $5.61 to $5.78 per hr., 8-6-80.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve pay slips as stated
above, carried unanimously.
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September 9, 1980
Page Two
Mayor Jarstad entered the meeting at this time.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
Clerk presented a Claim for Damages from Teri F. Gisel in the amount of $26.50.
The claim states that on May 23, 1980 men who were cutting brush from the bank
of Upper Shore Drive, backed into the claimant's cyclone fence, which had to be
fixed. Claim will be sent to the insurance company pending receipt of report
from the Street Department.
SUMMONS A~ID COMPLAINT - Patterson vs. City of Bremerton
Clerk presented a Summons and Complaint on behalf of Kathleen Patterson.
Earlier in the year, Ms Patterson filed a claim for damages with the City for
injuries received when she tripped and fell over a sprinkler head at the Fifth
Street Library. The claim was sent to the insurance company at that time and
was denied. The Summons and Complaint has been referred to the insurance
company and City Attorney.
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1: Gerrish Bearing & Industrial Supplies
Clerk presented Change Order No. 1 for Materials to Rebuild Clarifiers. The
change order states there was an error in computation on the original contract;
also, the bid called for H-78H Sprocket and should have been H-78H Split
Sprocket.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to accept Change Order No. 1 in
the amount of $269.57, carried unanimously.
KITSAP COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY'S RESPONSE TO BARKING DOG
Clerk read a letter from the Kitsap County Humane Society which was a
response to a letter from the Clerk regarding dog problems in the Anderson
Cove area. Commissioner Stewart asked that the Millard's be informed they can
can file a complaint.
TRAFFIC, CAUTION LIGHT ON WHEATON WAY
Clerk read a letter from residents of Wheaton Way concerned with the hazardous
condition of the curve between E. 14th and E. 16th streets. The letter states
there was at one time a blinking yellow caution light at the apex of the curve.
This letter is on file in the Clerk's office.
City Engineer Jim Root referred to an accident there on Tuesday of last week as
an example of the bad situation at that particular curve. He stated there have
been several minor accidents at this same curve in recent weeks, and he feels
a caution light might work. He infon~ed Council the cost of a caution light
would run any where between $5,000 and $10,000.
Commissioner Stewart said he is all for saving money, but not at the cost of
lives.
Commissioner Swanson stated he isn't sure a caution light is the answer, but
that it might be worth a try.
There was a lengthy discussion concerning the many accidents and near accidents
at this curve, especially when vehicles are traveling in excessive speed of
the posted speed limit, and possible remedies to alleviate this danerous
situation.
Mayor Jarstad recommended the Engineering Department study this particular curve
and report back to Council in about two weeks.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Ruth Grist, Westpark spoke concerning the traffic situation in the Westpark area,
especially on Baer Blvd. and Galyan Drive. She stated there are no speed limit
signs posted on either of these streets and only four signs on Russell Road.
She stated she is concerned about the speeders on these streets in the evening
hours and weeks ends. She told of some who play chicken on Baer and Galyan.
She also stated she is concerned about the children in the area. Mayor Jarstad
stated tkis should be referred to Capt. Brown of the Police Dept. to see about
posting more signs and more traffic control.
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September 9, 1980
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Johhny Simms, 3506 Pine Road spoke for a group of citizens concerning the lack
of pea patch farms at White's Blueberry Park. He requested an area be set
aside permanently for pea patch farms. He stated they have talked to members
of the Parks Dept. and could get no answer, so he is bringing this to the City
Council. Mayor Jarstad said this was something Mr. White did for the people,
and the City has allowed to continue. He stated this is a good idea, but
also stressed that the City did not spend the kind of money necessary for
purchasing this property for this purpose.
Commissioner Stewart stated there is ground available in the City that can be
used for the purpose of pea patch farms. Commissioner Swanson stated there
are small lots of property the Parks Dept. does not want, and it might be
appropriate to ask the City Engineer for a list of these properities.
Ruth Davidson stated she feels the senior citizens should continue to have
pea patch farm areas, that this is good exercise for the senior citizens.
She said when she talked to Mr. Foley about Grant monies for pea patch farms,
he said the money was to develope the property, She stated she feels the
property could not be developed in any better way.
Mayor Jarstad stated he feels if the City hadn't made their move and had not
purchased the property, it would be developed into apartments by now. He feels
this way, it provides more recreation for all the citizens. He stated even
when fully developed, there n~ay~ be room for pea patch farming.
Frank Modeset, 136 So. Lafayette produced a list of signatures from residents
concerning brush and the general overgrown condition of Coontz St. right of
way between Cambrian and Lafayette. He stated he feels it is a dangerous
situation and requested the City Commissioners ~ look into this , and clear
the area of the brush.
Street Supt. Ken Brees, presented a memo and photographs of the area, to Council
regarding this matter. These are on file in the Clerk's office along with
the list of names from Mr. Modeset. Mr. Brees stated there have been many
requests to remove trees frcm the area, which would be a costly undertaking.
The initial cost would be in excess of $1,000, and would have to be done
twice a year to eliminate the problem.
Commissioner Swanson read the memo from Street Supt., and stated he feels it
is appropriate for Council to look at these recommendations, and direct Mr.
Brees to remove the brush from this particular right of way, so there is good
visibility.
Rick Slo~er, 1038½ Fourth St, addressed the Council with a request to hold
an outdoor Candle Light Ceremony in rememberance of the Iranian hostages. He
stated his group has the support of everyone he has talked to, but City
Council. He stated he has spoken to Mr. Foley, and he is agreeable. He
explained there would be representatives from different religious organizations
as well as political organizations. He gave a brief outline of the ceremony.
He also stated the money is being donated.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the Candle Light
Ceremony in honor of the Iranian hostages, carried unanimously.
Mr. Garland, 106 No. Lafayette stated he would like Mayor Jarstad to draft a
proclamation to make this particular day Kitsap County Hostage Day. Mayor
Jarstad stated he sees no problem in drafting a proclamation, and stated Mr.
S~o~er and his group should continue making their plans with Mr. Foley.
Mr. Slo~er stated the date has not been established, but it would be around
the 21st or 28th of September, which are both Sundays, and stated the time
of the ceremony has not been established.
Raymond Lee stated there will be an outline available prior to the ceremony.
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James Lamb, 1411Wheaton Way, told of the accident, previously discussed on
Tuesday of last week, and the extensive damage to his building. He told of
two minor accidents in recent weeks when his building was hit and mentioned
a bicyclist having an accident on this curve. He stated that because of all
these accidents, he may not be able to get insurance. He stated if something
isn't done about this curve, there may be an accident that money can't take
care of, and stated he is committed to seeing that this situtation is corrected,
that itmight save a life. Mr. Lamb offered a list of recommendations;
permanent signs, barriers, continued police patrol, etc.
Commissioner Swanson stated this is a state highway and feels state funds may
be a possible solution.
Mayor Jarstad stated a long range solution would be to round the curve off
and angle properly.
Mr. Lamb suggested a possible solution would be a barrier similiar to the
one on Riddle Road in Tracyton. Mr. Root stated Mr. Lamb is currently using
the City corner lot for parking, and if a barrier is constructed he wouldn't
be able to use the corner lot. Mr. Lamb stated the alley would be used to
enter and exit for parking.
HEARING - Transportation Grant
Commissioner Stewart stated this is an 80% Grant for the purchase of six new
buses. He explained the new buses are needed as the old buses are too old to
get parts for repair. Commissioner Stewart asked for public input, there was none.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to continue the grant aplication~
carried unanimously.
Recess from 10:40 to 10:50
TAPE #197 CLOSURE OF STREETS IN FOREST RIDGE PARK
(A) 2435 Clerk read memos from Capt. Brown 6nd the Parks Supt. regarding the closure of
streets in Forest Ridge Park. These memos are on file in the Clerk's office.
Anneliese Lortz, 3175 Coontz St; Collen Barker, 208 So. Hartford and Hugh
Brooks, llO So. Summitt spoke in favor of closing the streets in the park.
They told of 15 mph speed limit signs which are not observed. It was stated
that fires at built, debris being left on the ground and undesirable conduct
taking place in the park. They stated the park is not usable in it's present
condition. It was stated no children or elderly people are ever in the park
because of the things that take place there; that it isn't a safe or fit
place, and if the roads are closed, these things would be eliminated. They
stated they have been working toward cleaning up the park and making it
usable. It was stated if the roads are closed, there would be no vehicles
parking and the police would not have to patrol. It was felt there shoul~d
only be pedestrians in the park.
BID OPENINGS - Block Grant Street & Drainage Improvements and CRTs and Remote
Printers
Block Grant Street & Drainage Improvements:
Sea Con Corporation, bid bond enclosed, $497,500.30
Moss Construction, bid bond enclosed, $365,234.78
Select Contractors, bid bond enclosed, $407, 663.23
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to refer bids to Engineering
for their evaulation and recommendation, carried unanimously.
CRTs and Remote Printers:
United Components, Inc. bid check enclosed, $24,018.93
Data System Marketing, bid check enclosed, $56,375.64
Tel-Tex, Inc. bid check enclosed, $60,510.00
Burroughs Corporation, bid bond enclosed, $60,066.00
Data Line Systems, bid check enclosed, $68,355.00
Desco Northwest, bid check enclosed, $58,017.06
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Swanson to forward to Data Pro-
c-~-~-~g and Purchasing for review and recommendation, carried unanimously.
FOREST RIDGE PARK CLOSURE CONTD
Capt. Brown stated by closing the roads this would only compound the problems
already in existence. He stated if the roads are closed to vehicle traffic,
the police department does not have the manpower to patrol on foot. He said
he is pleased to hear the citizens are taking an interest in the park, and
making an effort in cleaning it up.
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Page Five
Discussion followed in regard to the use of speed bumps and signs being
posted for use of authorized vehicles only. It was stated speed bumps would
eliminate speeders, but that would not affect the other problems.
FAPE #197 Mayor Jarstad stated we should look at better utilization of the park so it
(B) 2913 will benefit all the people.
Ms Lortz stated she feels neighborhood patrols might be better than police
patrols. She also suggested if some of the foliage were cut back making it
more visible, the park would be usable for the people who are not using it
at present. She stated she would like to see signs posted regulating hours,
no liquor, ~tc, e~tabljshinq the Dolicies of the park This was referred to
~oli~ ann ~arKs TOr Tur~ne~ review. '
LETTER FROM FRIENDS OF THE EARTH
Clerk read letter from Friends of the Earth requesting endorsement and promoting
1980 as Year of the Coast through resolutions and activities.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to endorse and promote 1980 as
Year of the Coast, Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner
Swanson, abstain.
CITY OWNED PROPERTY HEAD OF SINCLAIR INLET
Clerk read memo stating the property was previously leased to Herb Rowland for
$750 per month. Mr. Rowland defaulted on the lease and it has been terminated.
Question was raised as to whether the City wishes to lease again or sell.
Dic~ssion was held regarding leasing again vs selling. Mayor Jarstad stated he
feels it would be best to retain ownership and lease again. Asst. City Attorney
Terry McCluskey, stated state statute doesn't give any guide lines, as long as
the City does~ what is in it's best interest. He stated the City can certainly
negotiate with a private party to lease.
Clerk stated she has received two calls from parties interested in this property.
Commissioner Swanson stated we ~hould consider advertising and putting signs up
that the property is available. Mr. McCluskey stated if we're going to advertise,
specifications should be drawn up, and length of time the lease covers should be
in the specifications as well as the amount of the payments: Discussion followed
as to length of time, with a 2 - 5 year lease being favored.hooked to the CPI.
BID AWARD - Flashing Beacon System
Clerk read memo from Engineering Dept recommending Signal Electric Company be
awarded the contract for construction of a flashing beacon system at llth St
and Rainier Ave, as the sole bidder. Funds for this project will be provided
from the Fed. Safer-Off System Program with the City matching monies being
supplied from 1/2¢ gas tax.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to accept recommendation and
award contract to Signal Electric Co. for construction of a flashing beacon
system at llth St and Rainier Ave, carried unanimously.
CH2M-Hill Agreement Amendment Chlorine Contact Chamber Redesign
Clerk read memo from City Engineer stating that during design definition stage
of the proposed sewage treatment plant a difference was discovered between
Federal and State requirements. Fed. EPA requires a contact time of 30 min.
at peak liquid flow. State DOE requires 20 min. for the same flow rate.
Requests were made to have the State requirement accepted, but original information
was that we must accept the Fed. requirements. Recently a waiver from the
guidelines was received with authorization to design for a 20 min. time. This
authorization was granted after the chamber had been designed for a 30 min. time.
Cost of savings for a 20 min. design over a 30 min. design is between $100,000
and $150,000. Redesign cost is estimated not to exceed $10,600, which must be
paid by the City. At present, it appears the cost of construction may be on a
50-50 basis. If so, the City would realize a net savings of between $39,500
and $64,500 through redesign. Recommend the CH2M-Hill Agreement for Redesign
be accepted.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to accept the City Engineer's
recommendation for CH2M-Hill Agreement for Redesign, carried unanimously.
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Page Six
STREET INTERSECTION CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS
Clerk read memo from the Fire Chief for four pre-emtive warning devices in
the area of the new eastside fire station. The memo states these warnin§
devices are necessary for safe response by the fire department, however,
there are not sufficient funds in the Fire Bond Levy. It is recommended
the low bid from Signal Electric be accepted and identify funds for payment.
Discussion followed regarding identifying funds for payment, with suggestions
of using gas tax monies, submitting to the State or Street Department budget.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Commissioner Stewart to accept the
recommendation to award the contract to Signal Electric for the four warning
devices from the Street Department budget, carried unanimously.
Discussion followed, and it was agreed that in the future, unless funds are
designated, Council will not hear this type of recommendation. It was
further stated the Treasurer and Auditor can establish where funds are
available and the department where funds are designated to come from should
be informed. The Council asked Jim Root to look into State funds for this
project.
PARKING ON NAVAL AVE. FROM llTH AND BREWSTER PLACE
Clerk read memo from Capt. Brown stating due to construction taking place,
it was the opinion of both the City Ergineer and Capt. Brown that parking
should be eliminated on the east side of Naval Ave. from llth & Brewster
Place. This would coincide with the traffic flow; traffic would not have to
manuever around parked vehicles. It was noted there is ample parking off
llth St. An attempt was made to contact residents in that area to advise
them of the City's intent. There was no response from the residents. Jim
Root discussed the numbers of vehicles traveling this area.
RESOLUTION NO. 1874 - Residential Parking Zones 26, 27 and 28
Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION designating residential parking permit areas (Zones
26, 27 and 28)"
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Resolution No. 1874, carried
as followes: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner
Swanson, yes.
ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - 1981 Property Tax Levy
Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bremerton levying
municipal taxes against all the taxable property within the city limits of
Bremerton for the year 1980 and approving the assessment roll made by the
Assessor of Kitsap County, therefore, to be collected in the year 1981."
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve ordinance on
first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes;
Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes.
ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Guldjor/Hansen)
Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of
Ordinance No. 1792. (Guldjord/Hansen)".
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve ordinance on first
reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner
Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes.
BILLS
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to give blanket approval to vouchers
18735 and 18736 in the amount of $1,169.23, audited by John Ross, carried
unanimously.
PROCLAMATION
Clerk presented a proclamation of the Mayor: Rape Awareness Week, September
22 thru 29, 1980.
FIREWOOD
Clerk read a memo from Water Supt. stating Weyerhauser has completed taking all
the merchantible timber off the sale at Anderson Creek. Recommend City Council
accept Timber Sale #3 as complete and release the performance bond.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to accept Timber Sale #3 as complete
and release the performance bond, carried unanimously.
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September 9, 1980
Page Seven
NEW BUSINESS LICENSES FOR AUGUST, 1980
Clerk read a memo from Business License Inspector with an attached list of
new business licenses that have been issued for the month of August, 1980.
TAPE #197 COMMISSIONERS REPORTS
(B) 3970 Commissioner Stewart:
1. Commissioner Stewart read Jerry Wheeler's memo regarding changes to
business license/tax, admissions tax and ~egulatory~l~c~$e ordinances.
This memo is on file in the Clerk's office. He stated that he would like to
move in this direction.
2. He stated the financial condition of the City looks better this month.
3. Bus schedules have been printed at no cost to the City.
4. National Bank of Bremerton detailed the automatic transfer in their
brochure.
5. Commissioner Stewart will be attending the Washington Finance Officers
Association meeting September 17, 18 and 19.
6. He stated he received a letter from PUD No. 3 regarding the hydro-electric
project at Cascad Dam and he would like to look at this.
7. Commissioner Stewart stated that he had filed his initiative with the City
Council and it would be sent to the County for certification. He stated he
would like to see the Council put this on the November ballot. A special
election would cost about $5,000.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart to put the initiative on the November ballot.
The motion was not seconded.
Mayor Jarstad stated that he would like to at least see a copy of the
initiative and have the City Attorney look it over.
Mr. McCluskey stated that this cannot be put on the ballot until it is
verified. Commissioner Stewart argued that anything can be put on the ballot.
Mr. McCluskey stated there are two things in the initiative to which the City
has already acted upon. He stated he had some reservations about the wording.
Mayor Jarstad stated that there are things in the initiative that the Chief
will have to do. He asked if the initiative meant that all services performed
by the Fire Department will be billed? He stated the wording of the initiative
implies that. He told Commissioner Stewart he had plenty of time to bring this
to the Council and he is trying to short circuit the verification of signatures.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart to put the initiative on the ballot exactly as
written and let the public decide what they want to do. Seconded by Commissioner
Swanson. Mr McCluskey stated again that the initiative cannot go on the ballot
until Verified. He stated it would be a City Council initiative if it went on
the ballot at this time. Discussion followed regarding the first two lines of
action. Commissioner Swanson stated the initiative isn't clear, whether it is
limited to emergency medical services. He is not in favor of the initiative,
but is in favor of allowing the public to vote on it.
Commissioner Stewart said the initiative talks about ambulance and medical
services only. Commissioner Swanson stated the title refers to medical
emergency services, but the body of the initiative does not say that. He stated
it is confusing. Commissioner Swanson stated that he wants it clearly under-
stood that he is talking about that initiative with signatures and that wording
being put on the ballot if it can legally be done. It is nct a City Council
initiative.
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September 9, 1980
Page Eight
Mayor Jarstad stated that this initiative puts the Fire Department in the
billing business for services that they are now doing for free for the
public. It does nothing else that is not already being done. Commissioner
Stewart stated he wants it on the ballot because when people vote, it
cannot ever by changed by Council.
Mayor Jarstad stated that this initiative is pointed ~ at Jim Leyde.
Commissioner Stewart ackn~w]~kge~-t~ stated Leyde is the only one receiving a
subsidy.
Commissioner Swanson stated that he does not think it will pass, and
reiterated the fact that he seconded the motion just for the initiative as
written and signed to go on the ballot.
Mayor Jarstad stated he thinks this is all a game plan by Commissioner
Stewart as the whole public does not know that we have already eliminated the
Leyde payment and 40,000 population requirements. He stated the way this is
written, the people would be voting to get rid of Jim Leyde but they will
be voting to put the Fire Department in the billing business.
Question was called on the motion, Mayor Jarstad, NO; Commissioner
Stewart, YES; Commissioner Swanson, YES.
TAPE #197 Commissioner Swanson:
(B) 4541 1. Stated that the Water Shed will be opened for gathering of fire wood
shortly.
Mayor Jarstad:
1. Stated he hoped Con~issioners Stewart's actions do not cause us to lose
the Fire Station and Emergency Services issues on the ballot.
Meeting adjourned at 1:15 P.M.
KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk
AP.~PROV. ED:
GLENN K. JARSTAIg, Mayor