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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/23/77 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 23, 1977 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Wcdnesday, February 23, 1977, at 9:00 A.M., PST, with Mayor Jarstad pre- siding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Assistant City Attorney Sexton, and a member of the press. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Rev. Bob Vahey of St. Lukes UMC. MINUTES 0F FEBRUARY 16, 1977 Clerk read minutes of Feb. 16, 1977. Mayor Jarstad ordered the minutes to stand approved as read. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Vicki Jean Emel, Police Dept., Extra Help - ID, $5.00 per hr., effective 2/22/77; and William Grady Stone, Parks g Recreation Dept., Part-Time Play Leader, $5.40 per hr., effective 2/25/77. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve notices of employments, carried unanimously. CHANGES OF PAY STATUS Charles B. Krumheuer, Wastewater Dept., Operator I to 7B, $4.86 per hr., effective 2/25/77; Franklin D. Fitch, Jr., Serviceman I to 7B, $4.86 per hr., effective 5/1/77; and Charles J. Fagan, Operator I to 7B, $4.86 per hr., effective 1/19/77. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to approve changes of pay status, carried unanimously. SCHEMATIC RECREATION FACILITY SITE PLAN FOR COONTZ JUNIOR HIGH PROPERTY Clerk presented a requisition for the preparation of a schematic recreation facility site plan for the Coontz Junior nigh School property, located between 4th and 5th Streets to the west of Veneta Ave., estimated cost $1,200.O0. Clerk then read an excerpt from the City Council Minutes of May 5, 1976, which stated that a motion was passed to make money avail- able from the Cumulative Reserve for General Municipal Purposes Fund for the appraisal and site plan so an application can be submitted for funding. Clerk stated that this project had been delayed and it was necessary to get City Council's approval again to take money from the Cumulative Reserve for General Municipal Purposes Fund. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve to make money available from thc Cumulative Reserve for General Municipal Purposes Fund for the preparation of a schematic recreation facility site plan for the Coontz Junior High School property, carried unanimously. REROOF SMITH SCHOOL BUILDING Clerk presented requisition to reroof section of Smith School Building, approximately 2250 sq. ft., at an estimated cost of $950.15. He stated that Kitsap Community Action Program would reimburse half of this to the City. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to approve reroofing the Smith School Building and make the money available from the Cumulative Reserve for General Municipal Purposes Fund, carried unanimously. SURPLUS HOSE - FIRE DEPT. Clerk read memo from Fire Chief, dated Feb. 17, 1977, which stated that the Fire Dept. has 6 lengths of 1 1/2" hose that is surplus and it should bc transferred to the Water Dept. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to declare 6 lengths of 1 1/2" hose surplus and transfer it to the Water Dept., carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL, MINUTES February 23, 1977 Page two BID AWARD - MOTORCYCLE POLICE DEPT. Clerk read memo from Chief of Police, dated Feb. 22, 1977, which stated that bid should be awarded to Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Co. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to award bid to Harley- Davidson Motorcycle Co., carried unanimously. EMERGENCY REPAIRS ON CASAD DAM Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated Feb. 22, 1977, which stated that the Water Dept. took advantage of the low water conditions and contacted Allen Construction Co. of Tacoma to make emergency repairs on gate valve stems and grates on Casad Dam; that since this work could not be priced until the special cable elevators were installed, it was not possible to obtain an exact figure before commencing work and it was estimated to be about $1,500.00; and that the final figure was $2,256.47 plus tax. It recommended that City Council pass an emergency resolution to pay for the repairs because this work had to be done before the rains would fill the reservoir and cover the gate stems, trash racks and slide gates. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to approve payment for the emergency repairs on Casad Dam, carried unanimously. PUBLIC RESTROOMS IN SHOPPING CENTERS Clerk reported that hc had received word from Mr. Costello that there are no requirements for public restrooms in shopping centers in the building code; that the Wheaton Way Mall has one restroom in the Cranberry Tree, but all other restrooms are for employees only. Commissioner Stewart stated that he would like to see an ordinance passed that will require at least one public restroom for each 100,000 sq. ft. and he would talk to Mr. Sato to see if restrooms can be installed in the Wheaton Way Mall. Mr. Sexton stated that it might be very difficult to make any existing shopping centers put in public restrooms, but it would be possible to pass an ordinance requiring public restrooms for any new shopping centers built. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to refer to Building Dept. to have one public restroom for every 100,000 sq. ft. of space, carried unanimously. MISS KITSAP COUNTY PAGEANT Clerk presented letter from Bremerton Jaycees, dated Jan. 25, 1977, which asked for an advertisement in the Bremerton Jaycees pageant program. Commissioner Stewart stated that he would authorize free advertising on the buses on a space-available basis. ELIMINATION OF JAIL PENALTY FROM MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES Clerk presented letter from City Attorney, dated Feb. 10, 1977, pertaining to jail terms and Commissioner Stewart stated that he was still working on this matter and he would like to hold it for a week or so. SINCLAIR INLET SEWAGE FACILITIES PLAN Clerk read letter signed by Paul D. Powers, Jr., Mayor of Port Orchard, dated Feb. 15, 1977, which stated that the Port Orchard City Council approved the acceptance of alternate No. 2, which is the Regional Plan of Port Orchard pumping to a new Secondary Treatment Plant at Retsil and rejected alternate No. 3 (pumping to Bremerton). This was for infor- mation only. REPORTS OF EXAMINATION - CITY OF BREMERTON AND UTILITIES Clerk stated that the reports of examination for the City of Bremerton and the Utilities are on file in his office for review. -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 23, 1977 Page three ORDINANCE NO. 3346 Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3332 appropriating additional funds for the year 1977". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3346 on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commis- sioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3347 Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3127 and providing for vacation of an alley (Rainier Bank Alley Vacation)". Motion by Commisssioners Schoneman and Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3347 on second reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. BID AWARD - FIRE HYDRANTS Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated Feb. 22, 1977, which recommended that bid be awarded to Western Utilities Supply Co. as low bidder of $8,698.08. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to award bid to Western Utilities Supply Co., carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - SUBMERSIBLE TURBINE PUMP Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated Feb. 23, 1977, which requested that City Council authorize the call for bids for one 8", 25 HP submersible turbine pump. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to authorize the call for bids for one 8", 25 HP submersible turbine pump, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - DICK REZONE Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps according to Ordinance No. 1792 as amended by Ordinance No. 5146 (DICK)". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. BILLS Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conm~issioner Schoneman to give blanket approval to vouchers 5812 to 5900 inclusive in the amount of $48,138.63, audited by John Ross, carried. Commissioner Stewart abstained due to a minute interest in ITT Grinnell. STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES - GENERAL REVENUE SHARING Clerk presented Statement of Assurances for General Revenue Sharing. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the Mayor's signing the Statement of Assurances, carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Assistant City Attorney Sexton: Discussed his time at the Court of Appeals pertaining to Ullock vs. City of Bremerton (Elks) and Kitsap Way and Marine Drive intersection. He gave some details as to the points that will be under court decisions. He stated that it looks like the City of Bremerton will be in the law- making process in the point concerning EIS when there isn't a definite site plan. Meeting recessed from 9:52 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Elsie Bosso of Bainbridge Island who works with the mentally handicapped in Bremerton, requested that the mentally handicapped need not be inter- viewed by Commissioner Stewart before being issued a bus pass. She felt CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 23, 1977 Page four that documentation from the person's doctor or psychiatrist should be sufficient and they should not be subjected to being interviewed by Commissioner Stewart. She quoted a letter from Dr. Killeran which requested that a doetor's documentation as to a person's disability be accepted as proof of a disability and stated that some of these people cannot even speak to others without its having a traumatic effect on them. Commissioner Stewart stated that he had never tried to psychoanalyze anyone and he felt that it is his responsibility to check each applicant to make sure he or she is really disabled. Mayor Jarstad felt that written documentation was sufficient proof of dis- ability and he stated that he felt this should be accepted and these people should not have to be interviewed by any commissioner. He did state that they should come into the office to get their bus passes themselves and Commissioner Schoneman agreed with this. Ms. Sosso stated that she would bring her clients into City Hall, with written documentation from their doctor, and then see if the bus passes are issued without an interview. She stated that she is only trying to see that her clients do not have to go through a traumatic situation. Clare's Marsh/Ron Ross thanked the City Council for their decision on the Clare's Marsh area. He stated that he appreciated the Council taking the extra time to allow the hearings in the evening and he appreciates all the City Council has done. He stated further that he will continue to pledge his interest to any efforts in the downtown area and he felt there is room for both his shopping center and the downtown business and he would like to cooperate in any way possible. HEARINGS - Bjorklund/Trafton Rozone, Mentor Intent to Commence Annexa- tion Proceedings, & Nine Dwelling Units Per Acre Ordinance Disposition Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to open Bjorklund/ Trafton Rezone, Mentor Intent to Commence Annexation proceedings, and Nine Dwelling Units Per Acre Ordinance Disposition Hearings at this time, carried unanimously. TAPE #100 HEARING - BJORKLUND/TRAFTON REZONE (A) 2389 Clerk stated he had posted, advertised in the newspaper, and mailed letters to the property owners as required by the zoning ordinance. He stated that he understood Mr. Bjorklund had made a change in his site plan and the Clerk suggested the hearing might not be held as advertised and the matter referred back to the Planning Commission for recommendation on a new site plan. Clerk read the following cor- respondence in opposition: Charles Slater, 918 Ironsides; Earl M. Meeker, 911 Ironsides; Edward Fischler, 2416 East llth St.; Eduardo Esporma and Florentina Esporma; Mr. & Mrs. Lester Louden, 1008 Ironsides; and Mrs. M. Biederman, 914 Perry Ave. Clerk then read one letter in favor' from Mr. a Mrs. George Redman. Mr. Ken Attebery, Assistant Planning Director, showed the site plan on which the Planning Commission had denied the application for fezone and then showed a new site plan which had lowered the density considerably. A lengthy discussion was held as to whether or not Mr. Bjorklund, who was present, had the legal right to withdraw his application and return to the Planning Commission; or whether the hearing should proceed on the first site plan; or whether the hearing should proceed on the second site plan. Mr. McCluskey advised that the applicant had the right to withdraw his application and return to the Planning Commission. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to return the matter to the Planning Commission. Under discussion: Tom Goldader, 919 Ironsides, said he had no objection to going back to the Planning Dept. There was -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 23, 1977 Page five considerable discussion and some confusion as to what was the proper procedure. Commissioner Stewart stated the Council should hold the hearing as advertised. Mayor Jarstad pointed out that when this has happened in the past and a large modification has been presented, the City Council has turned the matter back to the Planning Commission. Mr. McCluskey again explained procedures and stated the person who applies has the legal right to withdraw his site plan at anytime and go back to the Planning Commission; that if he were to be turned down by the City Council, he would have to wait for a year and he is attempting to plan something that is acceptable to the Planning Commission and the City Council. Commissioner Stewart withdrew his motion and at that time Commissioner Schoneman said he would not withdraw his second. Mr. B,jorklund explained the reasons for putting in a new site plan. Question was raised as to the reason for advertising this hearing when Mr. Bjorklund had a new site plan and jt was pointed out by Mr. Attebery that this happened after the Planning Commission Hearings and that he had explained to Mr. Bjorklund that new site plans have been submitted on other fezones and so he submitted a new six-unit plan. After discussing the procedures again, Commissioner Schoneman withdrew his second to the previous motion. Mr. Attebery then explained both site plans using colored maps. Mr. Bjorklund then stated that he requested withdrawal of the 20-unit proposed site plan. Motion by Cemmissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept his request. Under discussion: Commissioner Schoneman asked about putting duplexes on the proposed site and Mr. Attebery stated that because of the size they could put in two duplexes with a replat. Motion carried unanimously. TAPE #100 MENTOR 10% PETITION FOR ANNEXATION (KITSAP WAY & CORBET DR.) (A) 3122 Clerk stated he had notified Mr. Mentor verbally of this meeting today and Mr. Mentor was present. Mr. Attebery, Assistant Planner, explained the area, showed a map and discussed the area from the Comprehensive Plan Map. He stated the Comprehensive Plan shows the area as traffic oriented commercial and this area could be brought into the City under one of the Cjty's business zones and not R-1. He stated further that the City Council could require the simultaneous adoption of the Comprehensive Plan and the zone in the county is Business General. Commissioner Schoneman pointed out that the area is bounded on two sides by the City and is contiguous to the City. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to accept that portion as shown on the map, carried unanimously. Mr. Attebery recommended a motion be made that the City shall require the simultaneous adoption of the 1966 Comprehensive Plan of the City of Bremerton and the zoning be adopted as City of Bremerton Business-Three (B-3). Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to require the simultaneous adoption of the 1966 Comprehensive Plan of the City of Bremerton and the zoning adopted shall bc City of Bremerton Business-Three (B-S). Under discussion: Mr. Ullock, 1137 Lower Marine Drive, commented that he believed that the county zone and the City's B-3 zone were not comparable. Both Mr. Mentor and Lance Haynes, who was present, and Mr. Attebery stated that Business General is the county's highest zone. Commissioner Stewart stated the City is generally B-3 in the area surrounding the pro- posed annexation. Mr. Ullock recommended that the City should look at the overall strip on Kitsap Way and asked what the City's plans were For developing in the future; that Kitsap Way has heavy traffic and will increase and the City needs to see what is going to go in the new area as a traffic generator. Motion carried unanimously. -6- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 25, 1977 Page six A short discussion was held as to whether the City shall require the assumption of all or of any portion of existing City indebtedness by the area to be annexed. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart that upon annexation the area will have to assume all and any indebtedness due from the City of Bremerton residents. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated Mr. Mentor should go ahead and prepare the 75% petition. Motion carried unanimously. TAPE #100 NINE DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE ORDINANCE DISPOSITION (A) 3330 Clerk read Planning Commission Resolution No. 397 recommending that the moratorium on construction under Ordinance No. 3210 be removed; that Ordinance No. 3210 be reaffirmed or that a revised ordinance be adopted based upon a draft to be submitted by the Planning Commission. Mayor ,Jarstad spoke on the background of the nine dwelling units per acre concept. He then stated that he Felt that the general public is very unknowledgeable about the 9 dwelling units per acre ordinance that is in effect. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that the City Council today rescind 9 dwelling units per acre ordinance and refer the entire question in density and integration back to the Planning Dept. and the neighborhood councils for evaluation and review. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated if the people Feel strong enough to pursue this that a proper ordinance be brought Forward after proper hearings. He believed that if there were testimony today from the City's own staff people, it would be that this is a proper ordinance; but he thought that it was proper to rescind the ordinance and eliminate the 9 units per acre. Commissioner Stewart pointed out that an initiative had been filed since yesterday which was drawn up by an attorney and bears over 2000 signatures which the petitioners have asked that it go to a vote of the people. Me stated he would like to see this vote take place and maintain the moratorium. He stated further that the auditor's office had informed him they could not get the ballot on the March 8 election day and it will be brought up for ballot after that. He stated he thought it was too late to do anything now and the people got tired of waiting; otherwise, he would have voted with the motion but not since the petition has been filed. Mr. McCluskey stated the City Council does have the option to act on that petition and can take action without having to go to the ballot. Commissioner Stewart stated the people don't want it handled that way, they want it to go to the people and he wanted to follow their desires. Commissioner Schoneman questioned what percentage of the City was repre- sented by the neighborhood groups and that many property owners who should have a voice will have through this ballot. He stated he had not seen the petition and didn't know how many signatures were on it, but he would go along with their desire to put it on a ballot. Mayor Jarstad stated he made his motion because a prior notice of decision was given to the newspaper and radio and they were informed the Council was prepared to make a motion on the ordinance. This motion was made whether or not a petition was filed and whether it is a good petition. Mayor Jarstad noted that if they want to go by the initiative method, it could only be changed in the Future by a vote of the people; however, that is a legislative right. He stated the City Council should, in its own mind, decide whether it wants to rescind the ordinance or retain it. Lance Haynes, a builder and developer, spoke in favor of the nine dwelling units per acre concept. He stated he was in favor of letting the people vote. He recommended that the Council not rescind the ordinance and recommended lifting the moratorium. Richard Weld, 126 Lebo, favored leaving the moratorium and spoke in favor of persons applying for R-2 zoning and go through proper zoning procedures. He also stated that everyone he talked to wanted to vote on the question. -6- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 25, 1977 Page seven He stated the matter should be vcted on as soon as possible; that they wanted the Comprehensive Plan as adopted to be followed; however, people want the Comprehensive PLan to be changed first and then individual applications for development of zones. Mayor Jarstad again discussed the reasons for suggesting a rescinding of the ordinance and talked about the need for apartment developments. He stated he had asked the neighbor- hood councils to study the nine dwelling units per acre concept and make a recommendation to the Planning Commission and they recommended rescinding the ordinance. There was discussion about the ability of the City Council to take both actions, to rescind the ordinance and to have the initiative ordinance voted upon. Mr. Weld reiterated that they wanted the initiative to go to a vote of the people. A discussion of some of the points covered in the initiative ordinance was held with Mr. Weld doing the explaining. Commissioner Schoneman recommended going back to a proposed zoning ordi- nance with more zones which had been under study for considerable time several years ago. He stated the categories in the proposed ordinance were such that they could not be twisted around. Mayor Jarstad pointed out that the neighborhood councils were set up to recommend a Comprehen- sive Plan and this is close to being completed and from the recommenda- tions the City will have a very strong Comprehensive Plan. Kay Charleston, 1009 Ironsides, stated she did not have much faith in the Planning Dept. because of the way the nine dwelling units per acre ordinance was drawn up. She had a feeling the people were being manipulated. Motion failed to carry as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, No; Commissioner Schoneman, No. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to temporarily maintain the moratorium until action taken on the initiative, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, No. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS (continued) Commissioner Stewart: 1. Recommended City approve doing as Pacific Telephone and Puget Power do in connection with delinquent bills; that is, the people who are chronic delinquents should be treated differently than those who have good paying records. His suggestion would be not to threaten to turn off water on those who had paid consistently good for a year but give them a double billing at the next billing date. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman that there would not be a delinquent charge for people who are in the good-paying class but send another notice by a double billing and not make a delinquent charge to those who had paid well for a long time, carried unanimously. 2. Stated he would like to hire a CPA to assist his office in new pro- cedures, accounting and auditing. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to retain a CPA to assist Commissioner Stewart's office in new procedures, accounting and auditing. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated he did not expect to spend over $1,500.00 per month and later maybe less. Clerk asked several questions concerning the ramifications of this motion and especially regarding whether or not some of the work of the accounting office may be famed out and Commissioner Stewart stated that it is possible some of the work may be done elsewhere. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Stated the construction charge of $5.00 per month is not covering the cost of new customers and he has made a proposal and waiting for something better if someone can recommend something. He stated he would like to have some action on this matter. 4. Stated he believed the Council requested an ordinance amendment to eliminate the sewer construction charge to those accounts which do not have sewers. He thought the ordinance was in the process of being pre- pared and he would like to get this going. 5. Recommended, if the City Council is not going to go for a two-hour zone on parking meters, a raise in meter fees so it isn't profitable to CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 23, 1977 Page eight Feed the meter. He would like to make it more expensive to park on the street than in the parking garage. He would like to raise the fee to 10¢ every half hour or 5¢ every 15 minutes. Commissioner Stewart stated he would look into his recommendation with the concurrence of the commis- sioners and raise the fees. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoncman to study the proposal and raise the fees. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad suggested he look into getting "blind" meters. Commissioner Stewart stated he would put his recommendation into effect if he could do it mechanically. Mayor Jarstad asked for a proposal to be brought back to the City Council. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Stated the lease submitted by Eddie Bjork has been looked at by the City Attorney's office; that it does not have the 90-day termination clause. Me submitted the lease to the City Attorney for putting this clause in the lease. 7. Stated he had been asking for proposals on elevator maintenance. Clerk stated he had these and they had been studied by Mr. Marangi and Clerk stated he would turn the proposals over to Commissioner Stewart for handling. Commissioner Schoneman: 1. Stated that bids were being called for the improvement of the Wheaton Way - Sylvan intersection and they are to be opened April 7, 1977. 2. Talked to the chairman of the Port Commission to see whether they can use Port District money on a permanent easement; that the Port Orchard Marina was set up on property they acquired. He stated the Port District will be checking with their attorney on this question. Noted he had received in the mail a copy of an article from the Edmonds Tribune which indicated that Edmonds has taken the first step toward what will be a boardwalk. Also congratulated Poulsbo for being the first one in Kitsap County to complete its boardwalk project. Asst. City Attorney McCluskey: 1. Discussed the petition brought in for Richard McDonald's request for vacation of dead-end llth St. He read a resolution which had been pre- pared. Discussion followed and the matter was to be held over until next Council meeting so that Commissioner Schoneman could present the survey of the entire property. Commissioner Schoneman noted that Mr. McDonald could only get 50 ft. out of the 60 ft. right-of-way as one side will belong to the State Highway Dept. 2. Stated his office had been asked to look into the legality of the provision of salaries, especially of having a 7% annual raise or cost of living based upon a certain index, whichever is less. He stated his office has done research and also checked with Dr. Campbell of the Munici- pal Research Bureau and this method has not been ruled upon. There is no law in the area. The County Commissioners put in a 7% raise each year. In discussing this with Dr. Campbell, they have found no authority which allows them to do that and there has been no case law and someone could contest it. After discussion Mr. McCluskey stated the suggestion sounds logical but there is no case law and it appears to him not to be illegal and is subject to challenge. City Clerk Yeadon: On the second floor proposed construction, Clerk stated he had been given the responsibility of enlarging the second floor of the City Hall by the City Council on Feb. 16, 1977. He gave a progress report; stated he needed to talk to the judge who is to return to work shortly; he needs a sketch of the area to be enclosed and some details such as number of windows, doors, lighting fixtures, receptacles, floor covering, and other interior needs. Mayor Jarstad: Thanked all City Departments for making it possible to have an ending cash balance in the General Fund; that he had asked the departments do everything they could to leave in money to help in negotiations for 1977; -8- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 25, 1977 Page nine that between the Police and Fire Departments, $190,554.00 had been unspent. They are the biggest departments and he had been relying on them for getting the percentage rates needed. REIMBURSEMENT FOR DAMAGED CITY PROPERTY Clerk read memo from Asst. City Attorney Sells, dated Feb. 17, 1977, which stated that it is up to the Court to order reimbursement for damage to City property as part of the sentence. COMMISSIONERS' SALARIES Mayor Jarstad asked that the City Attorney's office prepare an ordinance using the salaries of the mayor and commissioners for 1978 using the per- centage factors in addition to the base salary and have it ready for first reading at next Council meeting. This matter has been heard before the Council on more than one occasion. He asked that the ordinance include a cost of living and the 7%, whichever is the lower of the two. Meeting adjourned at 1:05 P.M. G. C. Yeadon, Sr., City Clerk Approved: Glenn K. Jarstad, Mayor -9-