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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/27/77 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 27, 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 Wednesday, April 27, 1977 at 9:00 A.M., PDST, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Asst. City Attorney McC]uskey, and representatives of the press and radie. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by City Clerk Yeadon. MINUTES OF APRIL 20, 1977 Clerk read minutes of April 20, 1977. Mayor Jarstad ordered the minutes to stand approved as read. SEPARATIONS Norm Blomlie, Cemetery Dept., Extra Help, Resigned, 4/20/77. Mike Chandler, Cemetery Dept., Extra Help, Besigned, 4/20/77. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve separations, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENTS Julia C. Gosselin, Public Works Office, Dept. Secretary, $4.68 per hr., 5/2/77. Eric Swanson, Engineering Dept., Extra-help, $5.26 per hr.,4/25/77. William E. Bean, Bullding Dept., Extra-help, $7.33 per hr.,4/25/77. Robert Mussman, Commissioner of Finance, Extra-help, $4.00 per hr., 4/28/77. Tom Kelsey, Cemetery Dept., Extra-help, $2.30 per hr., 4/25/77. Mike Turner, Cemetery Dept., Extra-help, $2.30 per hr., 4/25/77. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to approve notices of employments, carried unanimously. PAYROLL VOUCHERS Salary Fund, gross payroll for payroll period April 4 through April 17, 1977, $182,542.01; and Claims Fund, FICA and Bank Service Fees for same period, $5,2'73.72, both audibed by ,John R. Ross. Motlion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart: to approve Paynell Vouchers, carried unanimously. LICENSE APPLICATIONS Taxicab Drivers' Licenses: Noah Lee Bennett, approved by Capt. Devery for Chief of Police and Michael Kenneth Weick, approved by Jack Kvistad, Asst. Chief of Police. Music Machine: Roy Lee Lawson, Last Chance Tavern, approved by Jack Kvistad, Asst. Chief' of Police. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Janstad to approve license applications, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - PNEUMATIC BORING MACHINE Clerk read memo from Wabon Superintendent, dated April 26, 19'77, which stated that time Water Dept. is in need of an air operated boring machine and requested call for bids f'or purchase of a pneumabic boring machine. Mobion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to authorize call for bids for purchase of a pneumatic boring machine and authorize City Clerk to advertise, carried unanimously. EXTRA HELP DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Clerk read memo from City Auditor, dated April 26, 1977, which stated that the Extra Help Nowrmtown Redeve]opment Program Project is considered professional services in connection with planned municipal improvements as an authorized expenditure of Cumulailve Reserve fop General Municipal Purposes Fund and roeerr- mended upon termination of the extra help for the downtown redevelopment project, that funds be transferred from this fund to the Engineebing and Building Dept. budgetQ. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to review recommendations of City Auditor and transfer funds from Cumulative Reserve For General Municipal Purposes Fund to the Engineering and Building Dept. budgets upon termination of the extra help for the downtown redevelopment program, carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 27, 1977 Page two WHEATEN WAY - BROAD TO RIDDELL STREETS Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated April 26, 1977, which gave City, County and WSND portions for the Wheaten Way - Broad to Riddell Streets project: City, $240,504.00; County, $24,729.00; and WSND, $101, 450.00; total, $366,683.00. Clerk presented agreement between City and WSMD for the project. The memo stated that if the County-and WSHD will not participate, the plans will be modified and the City will proceed with FAM portion on]y, south of Riddell Rd. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to approve agreement and aathorize mayor and city clerk to sign for the City. tinder discussion: Commissioner Schoneman stated that he felt it is only proper that the County and State Highway Dept. pick up their share and participate with the City in this project. Mayor Jarstad voiced the same concern. Motion carried unanimously. BEAUTIFICATION OF USS MISSOURI Clerk read letter from PSNS, dated April 22, 1977, which requested that one copy of the license that was attached and one copy be signed and returned to Western Division in San Bruno, California. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to approve license and authorize mayor and city clerk to sign for the City. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated that the whole project is proceeding; that there is a very strong pos- sibility the Lions' Club will underwrite the project. Commissioner Schoneman stated that the City has involved itself in helping to improve that area safety- wise. Motion carried unanimously. LEASE - KITSAP DAY CARE ASSOCIATION & CITY OF BREMERTON Clerk presented lease between City of Bremerton and Kitsap Day Care Association for a term of ten years, with an option to renew for an additional ten years. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve lease as written and authorize mayor and city clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously. PROCLAMATIONS Clerk read proclamations as follows: "Volunteer Week 1977", April 2~ - 30, 1977; "Spring Clean-Up, Paint-Up, Fix-Up Week", May 2 - 7, 1977; and the month of May as "Senior Citizens Month". DECISION ON TALCOTT REZONE Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to follow recommendations of Planning Commission and deny Talcott rezone from R-1 to B-1. Under discussion: Commissioner Schoneman stated that he had viewed the property and he felt that the rezone should be denied, but he felt that a temporary special use permit for one year should be looked at for this purpose. He stated that he felt the building lends itself to the purpose Dr. Talcott had in mind for it; i.e., to serve six or eight patients a day. He stated furtber that there is a need for the community to have a specialist in the field of cancer located near the hospital; that he didn't, see how it could be objectionable to the respodents who live a block or two away. Stated that he would be opposed to a fezone, but the Council should take a look at it and try to give him a special use permit for one year. Commissioner Stewart stated that there is no commercial property in that area; that there is office space to lease one-half block from there and he felt that Dr. Talcoft should lease space in the clinic rather than remodel a home in an R-1 zone. Me stated that he felt a special use permit might be acceptable to him, but be is against a rezone. Mayor Jarstad stated that the problem with the special use permit is that this is an expansion business, not a home occupancy business. He stated that he felt that the day would come when this entire neighborhood will get just compensation for tbeir property and the medlcal field will take quite a bit of the property up there; that is when the zoning will change; if rezoning is done in that area, it should be done. on a larger scale than just one lot. Motion carried unanimously. AGREEMENT - CiTY OF BREMERTON AND JAMES D. HUDSPETH, CPA Clerk presented agreement between City of Bremerton and James D. Hudspeth, CPA, for the CPA to perform auditing, accounting, consultation and related professional services for tbe City and the City to pay the CPA $30.00 per hour and his staff $12.00 per hour at their regular rate of payment, not to exceed $1,000.00 per month. -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 27, 1977 Page three Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve agreement and authorize mayor and city clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously. SPRINKLING RATES Clerk explained that the motion passed April 13, 1977 that special irrigation rates not be made available until such time as the City Council feels it can be opened up again was not sufficient; that it appears mandatory from the language of the ordinance that sprinkling rates be permitted unless the ordinance is amended. He stated the City Attorney's office had prepared an amendment to the existing ordinance and a resolution for the withholding of sprinkling rates for 1927. ORBINANCE NO. 3359 - SPRINKLING RATES Clerk read, first. reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3307 , 1976, codified in the Bremerton Municipal Code as 15.04.110, by establishing a procedure for the suspension of special irrigation rates, and declaring an emergency. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3859, an first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, RESOLUTION NO. 1721 - SPECIAL IRRIGATION RATES Clerk read Resolution No. 1721, "A RESOLUTION suspending the special irrigatinn rates as provided for in Ordinance No. 3301". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to pass resolution No. 1721, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner LIBRARY BONDS - REFUNDING Mr. Jack Shirley was present with his son and discussed two methods off issuing a new series of bonds. He stated his study of the refunding method and the defeasance indicated that refunding as was done with the City Garage Bonds would be the best for the City. He stated in connection with the refunding the City would be getting an "A" rating which would be established for future bond sales. He stated there was some informahion yet required before the application could be made for the "A" rating; that he felt the City would have no trouble in obtaining this Paling. Mr. Shirley quoted the savings in refunding of approximately $13,000.00. Commissioner Schoneman asked if these are net figures and if all the costs have been taken out in doing the refunding and Mr. Shirley stated that all the costs have been taken out except the bond rating fee. Commissioner Stewart stated this fee will be under $1,200.00. Mr. Shirley offered his proposal which was returned to him because the commissioners did not wish to have the figures disclosed until the proper time. Other firms have been contacted to offer a proposal, also. Mayor Jarstad stated he thought it was proper to proceed and Commissioner Stewart stated the City should then follow through on that basis. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to proceed, carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Stewart 1. Stated that Mr. Gerald K. Miller of the Urban Institute, a non-profit agency, will be out here on Saturday to look at the taxicab and bus system operation. He received a call from ,toe Mentor of the BCT and Manager of the Municipal Transit, who stated he wished to cooperate with the City in managing the bus system. Gave figures for receipts from the bus operation and have about $5,000.00 surplus from the first three months of operation. He stated he believed the present contract 2. Last week talked to the City Council about the construction charge of $3.00 per month. Commissioner Schoneman stated he had some questions concerning his review of Commissioner Stewart's proposal. Commissioner Stewart discussed the questions that Mr. Schonemen had; one of which is that the charges would be detrimentaI to apartment house owner's. Commissioner Stewart explained the way the construction charge would be applied to square footage and after further discussion, NP. Schoneman stated he would not oppose changing the construction CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 27, 1977 Page four charge method. He stated there is a big demand on the City for services when new construction occurs. Commissioner Schoneman asked how this would apply when not in agreement with the County; that they had said they would accept no surcharge. Commissioner Stewart stated they would have to arrange for this with the County and said be had talked to Mr. Dehn and he said the City could charge more where houses are sparse and a long ways to bring service and that the charge could be made providing it could be justified. Commissioner Schoneman recommended a hearing be held on the proposal and Commissioner Stewart stated this would be done on the two readings of the ordinance. 3. Finance management system is now hooked up on the computer and stated a treasurer's report can be issued on a weekly basis which will help in investing. Also noted it will be impossible to overspend any funds. The Finance Dept. is operating at this time on a dual system. tife stated that each vendor making a claim will have a number and the accounting number will be assigned. If the department budget is overspent, the computer won't write a check. 4. Nas been going over the public defender's cases that have been furnished him by the Municipal Court: office and have had only five this year. The City has a budget of $15,000.00 and the cost per case has been around $230.00. So far nobody went to jail. He stated that the Police Dept. in Seattle and the legislature also is talking about eliminating the public defender system and go to private attorneys where required. Mr. McCluskey discussed the issue and stated he thought there should have been more than five cases in which the public defender was used. He stated he would look into the matter. Mayor Jarstad discussed the public defender system and stated that there were discussions being held now about going to private attorneys and abandoning the public defender's office. 5. On the temporary licenses he has recommended for taxis based on the amount of volume they have, he suggested drawing up an ordinance that will probably be changed again but. be would like to have it available. He explained the proposed ordinance. He said his thought was not to issue permanent licenses so when business falls off, a person sells and leaves town. Clerk noted an ordinance would have to be passed on an emergency basis prior to the hearing May llth or it would not be applicable to the application now on file with the City Clerk. Commissioner Sohoneman: 1. Good news on drilling wells. PUD well, which the City may acquire, on Bridle Ridge was 950 ft. deep on April 22. Planned to test the well the latter part of next week. John Noble forecast 300 to 500 gallons per minute. This will add much to the supply of South Central Valley. City is proposing to pick up 100 gallons a minute. 2. Regarding caterpillars, the City is doing its share in spraying on right- of-ways and have done 16 streets so far. Those who have rental units will be contacted to take care of their infestation. 3. Reported there is a need for $1,703,000.00 and gave a list of tbe priori- tized projects as follows: Wheaten Way-Broad to Riddell, $240,000.00; 6th St. and Callow, $201,000.00; 6th & Naval, $174,000.00; 11th & Naval, $177,000.00; Wheaten & Sheridan, $145,000.00; llth & High, $126,000.00; llth & Callow, $155,000.00; Warren Avcnue-15th to 16th (left-turn lane), $145,000.00; 15th St.- Naval to High, $160,000.00; First & Washington-Pacific to 2nd, $180,000.00. 4. Had preconstruction conference with Moss Construction regarding the contract for improvement of Sylvan and Wheaten; he is moving in equipment now; will be starting first of the week; propose to do the work behind the curb lines as long as possible so there is very little hindrance to traffic. Starting date is for May 2nd providing the City gets all the approvals from the Highway Dept. required. Highway Dept. was represented at the preconstruction conference. 5. Attended opening of new detox center yesterday. Wes Henry and staff have done a tremendous job; they have handled over 1,000 cases in the last three years. One of the men who has gone through the KARP Program is adept; at playing musical instruments and is now playing the Carillon Bells and they have never sounded better. He is available for musical concerts in churches or other groups. CITY COUNCIL, MINUTES April 27, 1977 Page five Asst. City Attorney McCluskey: I. Discussed the new federal law concerning the inclusion of municipalities in unemployment compensation and stated he had been researching the matter; Ithat he had hoped the AWC would unify throughout the State. There is a pro- posed suit by NIMLO using similar legal grounds as the federal overtime law which was recently found to be unconstitutional as an invasion of state rights. The law goes into effect ,Jan. 1, 1978 and a trust fund of $300,000.00 is being put together for the legal fees. If the legal fees are gathered by May 15, NIMLO will proceed or a refund will be made. Cost to the City of Bremerton based on population would be $2,500.00. Clerk stated the cost of the unemploy- ment premium if it were applied to the 1977 budget at 2.7% would be approximately $114,000.00. Mr. McCluskey explained that it is possible that if an injunction were obtained, the only municipalities that would be excluded from complying with Lime law until a final decision of the Supreme Court womld be those who have joined suit. Some discussion followed and Mayor Jarstad commented that the type of employment involved with the City is such that the City and County are fighting this law and also that most new employees are from CETA dollars and he didn't think the City should pay this type of coverage. Commissioner Stewart questioned joining the suit. Mayor Jarstad stated he favored joining. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to join in this suit and to appropriate the money to this fund for presentation of this nation-wide case, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, No; Commissioner Scboneman, Yes. 2. Stated there has been an approach to the City to see if it would house Suquamish tribal prisoners in its jail. Stated he could see many liability problems. Discussed briefly a precedent-setting case which is on appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Stated although Acting Chief of Police Kvistad could see no problem, he did see many problems. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman not to consider it, carried unanimously. BID OPENINGS Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to open bids as listed on agenda at this time, carried unanimously. Operation City Parking Garage: APCOA, Inc., no bid deposit, $400.00 monthly plus 12% of collection box revenues. Diamond Parking, Inc., $50.00 check enclosed, $400.00 monthly plus 10% of all collection box revenues in excess of $1,500.00 from Jan. - Nov., and 10% of collection box revenues in excess of $3,000.00 in Dec., plus 1% of monthly par'king revenue per month. Stanley Smith Security, Inc., no bid deposit, $400.00 monthly plus 10% of monthly parking revenues in excess ef $1,500.00 from July - Nov., 1917 and Jan. - June, 1928, plus 10% of the revenues in excess of $3,000.00 for Dec. 1917, plus 1/2% of total monthly revenue each month. Bill Beattie suggested Council move that all bids but APCOA be tossed out because they do not adhere to the bid specifications. He said the other two bidders did not conform to the specifications wherein it stated the monthly fee was to be $4O0.O0 and the percentage of collection box revenues only and there is nothing in the bid specifications that states any percentages would be given for monthly parking; that their company had presented the bid with strict adherence to the bid specifications. Mr. McCluskey recommended the bids be submitted to a commit- tee plus the City Attorney For checking conformity with bid specifications and that the decision does not have to be made at this time. John McConnell, representing Diamond Parking, stated the bid specifications were followed and they just added an incentive to the operation. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to refer bids to proper committee for evaluation and recommendation at a later council meeting, carried unanimously. -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 27, 1977 Page six 1500 Sq. Ft. Addition to City Hall, Second Floor S&W Contractors, cashier's check for $2,981.00 enclosed, $99,607.68. Tinners lnc., bid bond enclosed, $54,950.00. Sate Corp., bid bond enclosed, $46,250.00. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to refer to proper committee for evaluation and recommendation at a later council meeting, carried unanimously. Construction curbs, gutters, sidewalks, etc. - Sheridan Rd. and Almira Dr. H&B Cement Finishing Co., Inc., cashier's check for $3,051.00 enclosed, $61,014.50. Valley Cement Const. Inc., bid bond enclosed, $71,308.00. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to refer to proper committee for evaluation and recommendation at a later council meeting, carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS (continued) City Clerk: Stated that City Engineer, Bob Waning, is flying airplanes to take photographs for the City; that the City's insurance does not cover anyone flying an airplane and he has ordered a binder from an aircraft specialty company. He stated that the annual premium will be about $115.00. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to approve flying insurance, carried unanimously. Mayor Jarstad: 1. Reported census of the population of Bremerton was put together by the Planning Dept. and came to a total of 40,137 persons. This is a preliminary estimate which will be sent to the State and is subject to adjustment by the State. 2. Stated Ed Fischler's appointment to the Civil Service Commission was expiring and he has agreed to serve another term, He asked for Council concurrence to reappoint him. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to concur in the reappointment of Ed Fischler to the Civil Service Commission to a six-year term beginning in May, carried unanimously. 3. Traffic counts in the City are phenomenal. Along with the traffic growth, there are more and more accidents and the area around Bremerton in the County is reported to be one of the highest in serious accidents in the State. The State Patrol Flying Squad will be in Bremerton sometime. The City Police will escalate its activities and noted that due to uneven boundaries of the City, it is difficult to handle accident reports and in prosecution. Suggested when annexing in the future, a roadway should not be split but one jurisdiction or another should take responsibility. Commissioner Schoneman noted the center- line of a road is usually the boundary but the City and County are cooperating in upkeep and snow and ice control. 3. Police Chief's examination will be concluded this week. Sometime shortly after 4:00 Friday will have a conference in his office and will announce the new chief. 4. School levy coming up Tuesday, May S. Hopes everyone will get out and support the levy to keep the schools operating at same level. 5. Welcomed Wanda Mosbarger, aide to Congressman Norm Dicks. EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES Clerk read memo from City Auditor, dated April 21, 1977, and presented a resolu- tion to increase the hourly operation rates for rental equipment use. The memo stated that rales are increased approximately 10% based on increased labor and fuel costs. RESOLUTION NO. 1'722 - Equipment Rental Fund Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION revising the rates for use of equipment in the Equip- ment Rental Fund effective May 1, 1977 and superseding the rates established by Resolution 1686". Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to pass Resolution No. 1722. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated charges should be on a mileage -G- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 27, 1977 Page seven basis and not on an hourly basis, or maybe a daily rate plus a mileage charge would be fair. Motion carried as follows: Mayor' Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. Mayor Jarstad stated he was putting two new Park Dept. trucks in the Equipment Rental Fund. This will take about $3,000.00 which they did not program into their current budget. Stated this is a start to place all of their equipment in the rental fund. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING, EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Section 2 and Section 4 of Ordinance No. 3178 relating to the establishment of an Equipment Rental Fund, prescribing the use of said fund, the purchase, repair, maintenance and operation of City owned equipment". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to approve ordinance on first, reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Sohoneman, Yes. MERIT PROMOTIONS Commissioner Schoneman read memo from street Superintendent which stated that he was submitting a list of five names who should be promoted to Merit Level D; that each person had been recommended by his foreman. These names are: Nick Coney, Ken Hewett, George Lawten, John Lentz, and Riley Thompson. Commissioner ScNoneman stated that documents had been forwarded on each individual on why they rate this increase. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman to approve promotions for these five individuals to Merit Level D. There was no second to the motion. Mayor Jarstad stated that he hoped to have a meeting on this before some of these are approved; that it might be 30 ot 40% of that particular department and he thinks it needs to be discussed to hold the promotions to a certain percentage level. Commissioner Schoneman stated that the superrintendent followed the steps of the union contract to the letter. Commissioner Stewart asked if Commissioner Schoneman would wait until next week to give them a chance to talk about it. He stated are over 20 people in this department and these are the only ones who have been chosen; others have been turned down and they have submitted their letters to the nnion requesting meetings; but these people actually complied with all the rules and regulations of why the increase is fair. He stated it is a valid increase to be determined by the Street Superintendent or department head and tile foreman. He stated these promotions are the same as the police and fire departments coming tip through the ranks. Mayor Jarstad disagreed. Commissioner Stewart asked to dtscuss it because he had not heard anything about it before today. Mayor Jarstad stated that his only question is if the City is going to set some kind of percentage, that it should come to that conclusion so the City knows what it is working against; that a determination should be made whether it will be 30% or 50%; that such a determination should be made or soon it will be just an automatic step. Commissioner Schoneman stated that the step is not automatic; that he had talked to Gary Hulbert on this and he said anyone who is doing just normal average work does not comply. Those who are doing over and above what their rate of' pay is for can earn this; and these individuals are doing over and above what their rate of pay is. Commissioner Stewart stated he would like to limit promotions to a percentage; that this can be done within a week and the commissioners can come up with a percentage figure in that time. Commissioner Schoneman stated that credit should be given to the superintendents to know what they are doing; that they are checked thoroughly and these merit promotions are not given to everyone. Mayor Jarstad stated that he realizes the pressure that will build in every department and he feels that a percentage figure should be placed on the merit promotions. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to come up with a percentage figure for merit promotions next week. Under discussion: Commissioner Schoneman thought they were going to get the opportunity to discuss it and he disagreed with the motion. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes~ Commissioner Schememan, No. -7- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 27, 2977 Page eight BILLS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give blanket approval to vouchers 6646-6649 and 6651to 6752 inclusive, in the amount of $41,525.20, audited by John R. Ross, carried unanimously. Commissioner Schoneman left the meeting. AMBULANCE COMMITTEE Mayor Jarstad stated that he had received some response from the publicity regarding the ambulance committee and he would like to hold it to a three- member committee. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to appoint Art Holdal, 134-A Elm and Edward Czebator, 126 Arvon Ave. to the ambulance committee along with Bob Mussmen, carried. Mayor Jarstad stated be would not be present at next week's City Council Meeting; that he will be attending as a representative of PSCOG, the National Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. MERIT PROMOTIONS Since Mayor Jarstad was not going to be at the meeting next week, he wanted to leave his thoughts concerning the merit promotions, which were: If a person makes it, he is going to have to be the top person; percentage should be some- where in the range of 25%. Meeting adjourned at 11:53 A.M. G. C. Yeadon, St., City Clerk Approved: Glenn K. Jarstad, Mayor -8-