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CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING ~INIJTES APPROVED
ApriJ 18, 1978 ~p~ g t~ 1978
TAPE #131 Regular meeting of' the City CommJ. ssioners of the City of Br'emerton, Washington,
(B) 1156 was held in the Counc±] Chambers at City Hail, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday,
April 18, 1978 at 9:05 A.M. with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were
Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, City Clerk Mandio, Asst. City
Attorney McCIuskey and representatives of the press and radio.
Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by
Rev. Conrad Carrigan of the Chuch of Nazarene.
MINUTES OF APRIL 11, 1978
Mo~Jon by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve minutes as circu-
lated, carried unanimously.
SEPARATIONS
Patricia Abrams, Municipal Court, Extra Help, 4/14/78.
Joan Marie Hudson, Accounting/Treasurer, Asst. City Treasurer, 4/28/78.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve separations,
carried unanimously.
NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT
Mark Bergsma, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor, $2.05 per hr., 4/8/78.
Susan Lynn Rosebraugh, Pa~ks & Recreation, Part-time Playleader, $2.65 per hr.,
4/10/78.
Patr~cia Abrams~ Municipal Court, Office Assr. II~ Step A, $4.20 per hr.,
4/17/78.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve notices of employment,
carried unanimously.
CHANGE OF STATUS
Darlene E. Herrmann, Clerk's Dept., Accounting Technician Sr., same rate of
pay, provisional to CSE, 4/13/78.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve change of status,
carried unanimously.
CH/~ES OF PAY STATUS
Patti Ramsey, Accounting/Treasurer, Keypunch Operator, 3A to 5A, $728.00 to
$819.00 per mo., 4/4/78.
Iris Bellamy~ Accounting/Treasurer, DP Coordinatoo, 7A to 7B, $919.00 to
$949.00 per mo., 4/4/78.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve changes of pay status,
carried unanJmously.
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMEN] FUND
Clerk presented employees' retirement fiund for May 1978 in the gross amount of
$3~1.12.98, audited by John Ross.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve employeest retirment fund,
carried unan±mously.
REPORT OF INJURY
Clerk read memo from Parks Super'intendent, dated April lO, 1978~ which stated
Mrs. Henry Man,ell, 1717 Sheridan Road~ fell during dance ±nstruction at the
Sheridan Park gymnAs±um end broke her r±ght wrist on Aprll 5~ 1978. The memo
stated no employee oF the P~rks Dept., including the building janitor, was
aware of the accident until April lOth when Mrs. Mantel] reported
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
John G. McPherson, $79.35 for plugged sewer line. Clerk stated a copy had been
sent to the insurance company and the Water Dept.
Commissloner Stewart left the meeting at this time.
LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Street Dance: YMCA, Ms. Pamela RAsmussen, appr'oved by Police Dept.
Dancing: VIP's Restaurant, Dean E. Gehring, approved by Police Dept.
Music Machine: VIP's Restaurant~ Dean E. Gehring, approved by Police Dept.
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Apr~i 18, 1978
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Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve license applications~
carried.
BID AWARD - Copper Sulphate
Clerk presented memo from Asst. Purchasing Agent, dated April 13, 1978, which
recommended awarding bid to Van Waters ~ Rogers as the low bidder ?or the copper
sulphate. Clemk explained this bld had been inadvertently missed and not opened
with the other two bids, but it had been received and date stamped before the
bid opening.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to award bid to Van Waters &
Rogers in the amount of $3,827.28 as low bidder, carried.
BID CALL WAIVER - Power Supply to Police Pistol Range
Clerk p~esented requisition ?rom Police Dept. to install approximately 900
o? single-phase 7200 volt primary electric underground line "A" to
install a padmount transformer at "B" (120/240 volt, single phase secondary),
and connect City provided secondary service at transformer "B? in the amount
of $2,853.00. Clerk stated Puget Sound Power & Light Co. is the single source
of supply.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve purchase o? the
above from Puget Sound Power & Light Co. as single source of supply, carried.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - Reservoir No. 6
Clerk reported that last week Council approved an agreement for professional
services with Galka Associates to provide cathodic protection for Reservoir
in the amount of $2,285.00. She stated in addition to this amount the cost
for materials will be $2,525.00, totaling $4,810.00.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve agreement with Galka
Associates for the full amount of $4,810.00, carried.
Commissioner Stewart re-entered the meeting at this time.
EDA/COVERED SWIMMING POOL PROJECT
Clerk read memo from Grants Administrator, dated Apmil 17, 1978, which stated
the City must appoint an LPW Evaluation Representative to serve as EDA's
contact for matters pertaining to their requirements for the collection of
evaluation data. The memo recommended that City Auditor be designated as
this individual.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to designate City Auditor as
LPW Evaluation Representative, carried unanimously.
BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD DECISIONS - Cronkhite & Robinson/Garland
Clerk mead memo from Planning Director, dated April 14, 1978, which stated
the Cmonkhite's should be notified that the Boundary Review Board approved
their annexation as modified by the Board and they should circulate a 75%
petition for the area as modified; that upon receipt of this petition by the
City Council, dates can then be set for public hearing to accept and complete
this annexation. Clerk then presented Resolution from Boundamy Review Board
which denied Robinson/Garland annexation.
LIMITED GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, 1978 - Swimming Pool
Clerk mead letter addressed to Mr. Jackson Shirley from George M. Mack, dated
Apmil 14, 1978, which enclosed dmafts of the Official Notice of Bond Sale.
The letter requested that Mr. Shirley review them and contact Mr. Mack with
any suggestions he might have regarding them; that Mr. Mack will forward the
notices to the City with instructions on publication.
SWIMMING POOL BULKHEAD
Clerk read letter from William M. Smith, dated April 12, 1978, which expressed
his appreciation for the opportunity to defend his firm, Chemithon, regarding
the bid award for the moveable bulkhead. The letter requested that he be
pmovided a copy of the City Engineer's report when it is available. Cummis-
sioner Stewart stated the bid should be awarded to Mr. Smith unIess he is
proven irresponsible; that all the bids can be thrown out and call for bids
again. Mayor Jarstad stated that Council is waitir~g for a report from Parks
and Engineering and it should not be discussed until this report is given.
Mr. McCluskey advised that no testimony should be given until all repomts are
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CITY COMMISSIONERS .~INU]ES
April 1~, 1978
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given. A lengthy d~scussion foIiowed regarding the bid award and Commis-
sioner Stewart emphasized the point that he fait the bid should be awarded
to Mr. Smith ,as the low bidder.
SONS OF NORWAY PARKING
Mr. McCluskey 9ave details of the Sons off Norway r'equest For additional p&rkin9
and stated the request has been studied by the Parks Dept., Planning Dept. and
City Attorney's office. He stated the Sons of Norway wish to expand their
facilities and in order to do this, they must have additional par'kiqg spaces.
The Parks Dept. has stated there are not enough parking spaces for individuals
utilizing Roosevelt Field and he stated the City would be pretty hard pressed
to provide those spaces. Mayor darstad asked about making the portion of the
street in front of the Sons of Norway building one way and Mr. McCluskey stated
he sees no problem with that. Commissioner, Swanson stated there are certmin
pr'oblems in making that a one-way street; that the people who live behind the
Sons of Norway Hall must dr, ire further to get to East Bremerton.
Walt Lofgren, President of' the Building Association, Sons of Norway,
described the expansion of the Hall and stated it will be mostly storage and
fastforms for the existing facility. He stated they are looking at additional
parking within the vicinity, but he does not feel the expansion will ~require
any more parking spaces. A lengthy discussion fo~:lowed and it was suggested
that they apply for a variance. Mr. McCluskey explained the procedure to
follow and Mayor Jarstad stated they should make an effort to purchase
additional land for use as a parking lot.
CASCADE NATURAL GAS CORP. REOUEST FOR EASEMENT - Eastpark Pool Site
Clerk read memo from Parks Superintendent, dated April 13, 1978, which recom-
mended that City Council give approval to Cascade Natural Gas Corp. for an
easement to install a 2-inch natural gas line across property owned by the
City at Eastpark Pool Site.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve easement subject
to review and approval by City Attorney's office, carried unanimously.
CEMETERY CARETAKER
C~erk presented a letter which was signed "Concerned citizen and taxpayer"
and Mayor Jarstad asked that it not be read since it was unsigned and it is
not appropriate that an unsigned letter be read in public.
TRUCKS ~ARKED AT FLOORMASTERS & RAINIER BANK (Letter from R. A. Norton)
Clerk read letter from R. A. Norton, dated April 13, 1978, which stated there
is an addit±ona] truck parked in the parking lot next to his home, right bas±de
the ten-ton stationary storage shed truck.
ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Bureau of Fire Prevention
Cierk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Section 1 and Section 3 of
Ordinance No. 2802, establ±shing a Bureau of Fire.Prevention providing regula-
tions for f~re prevention and protection, providing for officers to enforce
said regulations; and establishing penalties for violations thereof",
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 NO. 3426 - False Fire Alarm
Clerk re-~d, second reading, "AN ORDTNANCE amending Section 50 of Ordinance No.
325 making it unlawful to give, signal, tr'ansmit or cause to give, signal or
transmit a False fire alarm".
Motion by Mayor 3arstad arid Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 342§ on
second reading~ by title only, carried as follows: Mayor darstad, Yes; Commis-
sioner Stewart¢ Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes.
0RDINANCE NO. 3427 - 1976 Edition of Life Safety Code
Clerk read, second reading? "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2815 and
adopting the 1976 Edition of the k~fe Safety Code of the National Fire Protection
Association, Appendices A and 8 included ther, ein".
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3427 on second
reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor garstad, Yes; Commissioner
Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes.
CITY CO~MISSIONERS .~INUTES
Aprii I~, lg78
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Meeting recessed from 9:50 A.M. until 10:10 A.M.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Mr. Pedersen, 11805 NE 138th St., KJ. rkland, spoke of his problem in remodeling
and building his home at 2609 E. Phinney Bay Dr. due to the Shorelines Management
Act. Discussion foilowed regarding the Shorelines Management Act and it was
suggested that Mr'. Pedersen apply for a varianco so that he can proceed with his
project. It was the consensus of the Commissioners that this course of action
would be quicker for. Mr. Pedersen rather than waiting for an amendment to the
Act.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to have a pubIic hearing to amend
the section of the ShoreiJnes Act which deals with width requirements on
specific parcels of land, carried unanimously.
BILLS
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give blanket approval
to vouchers 03886 thru 03973 inclusive in the amount of $g3,736.08 and vouchers
3880 & 3881 inciusive in the amount of $25,000.00, audited by John Ross,
carried unanimously.
CO~MISSIONERS' REPORTS
Mayor Jarstad:
1. Stated he understands the City goes to court Thursday regarding Barbie/
Bremer suit.
2. Stated the Ch±el of Poiice has recommended hiring another civiiian warrant
server to fill the position heid by Detective Bailard, as Mr. BaIlard w±ll
retire in a few months.
HEARINGS - Mills Rezone, Harris Rezone and DHUD Block Grants Continuation
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to hoid hearings in order
listed above, carried unanimously.
rAPE #131 MILLS REZONE HEARING
(B) 2082 Clerk stated the hearing had been properly advertised, posted and letters of
notification were sent to residents as required by Iaw. She read PIanning
Commission Resoiution No. 455 which recommended approvai and Pianning Commission
Minutes dated March 21, lg78. Cierk then read ietter from Mr. & Mrs. R. Mort,
1348 N. Rainier, opposing the rezone and a Ietter from Wesley Little, 15!~
Rain±er~ which stated he had no objections. She stated there were 57 bailots
sent ou~, 31 returned with 12 agreeing~ 17 disagreeing and two neutra~;
Ken Attebery, Pianning Director, expIained the originaI proposai was to
build three dupiexes, but the appl±cant changed the site plan to deveIop
one six-unit structure. The Planning Commission approved the six-unit
structure and this is the proposai that is before the Council today. Ne
read from the Staff Review and used a site plan and coiored sketch to describe
the proposai.
PROPONENT:
RaIph Lince stated he was one of the persons negotiating with Mr. MiiIs to
purchase the subject property. He expiained that they showed the new plan
for a six-plex to the neighbors after the first PIanning Commission Meeting
and there is no opposition to the new pian.
No one spoke ~n opposition to the proposed rezone.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve rezone from R-1
to R-2 and include condition to ¢oilow site plan as set forth by Pianning
Commission, carried unanimousIy.
'APE #131 HARRIS REZONE HEARING
(B) 2262 Clerk reported the hearing had been properly advertised, posted and letters of
notification were sent to the residents as required by Iaw. She read PIanning
Commission ResoIution No. ~57 which recommended deniai and Pianning Commission
Minutes dated March 21, lg78. Clerk reported that 23 ballots had been sent,
10 returned with 7 agreeing and 3 disagreeing.
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April 18, 1978
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Ken Attebery, Planning Director, described the proposed rezone using a
colored sketch. He read from the Staff Review and stated the Planning
Commission recommended denial because they felt commercial traffic and
the potential that the B-2 zoning would create in terms of commercial
development should be discouraged. Mr. Attebery explained that Mr. Harris
has requested the rezone to make the current use legal as it is now being
used for access to a commercial business (Lee's Auto Parts); that no site
plan has been submitted and Mr. Harris just wants to use the driveway for
access to his business located on Wheaton Way. Commissioner Swanson asked
how long this driveway has been in use and Mr. Wallace, attorney for Mr.
Harris~ replied about 11 years. -
PROPONENT:
Merrill Wallace, Attorney-at-Law representing Mr. Harris, stated that Mr.
Harris has operated Lee's Auto Parts since 1967 and he has been using this
driveway for access to his business. He stated Mr. Harris will deed 30 ft.
of the road to the City so it will be part of Eagle St., and this will give
the City a full 60 ft. right-of-way. He stated a variance would probably
be all Mr. Harris needs and a rezone is not necessary at this time.
Commissioner Stewart asked if the Council can take action on anything else
except what the hearing was advertised for and Mr. Attebery s~ated the Council
has to take action on the request before them but it does not preclude the
initiation of other action. He stated the suggestion of a variance was
made Ay the Sheridan Park Neighborhood. Mr. McCluskey stated City Council
can rezone to B-2 with certain restrictions and Mr. Wallace stated they are
willing to have a restriction that no buildings be placed on the property
and it be limited to the one building that is a~ready there.
Mr. Attebery reiterated the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
stated they want to discourage the continued or increasing traffic in what
is a residentiaI neighborhood. He pointed out that the center curb along
Wheaton Way was recently removed and this allows both left and right turns
from Wheaton Way. He stated that most traffic can come on and off from
Wheaton Way and keep off the residential streets. He stated the Planning
Commission wished to discourage unnecessary traffic heading through that
neighborhood and disturbing the otherwise peaceful residential character.
Commissioner Stewart stated the people voted over two to one in favor of
this rezone and this driveway would be used only for delivery trucksl that
it would not be opened up to traffic. Mr. Attebery stated he feels delivery
access is quite convenient off Wheaton Way.
Hearing recessed for bid openings.
BID OPENINGS - Sludge Flight Chain and 10" Turbo Meter
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to open bids at this time,
carried unanimously.
Sludge Flight Chain:
Kaman Bearing & Supply Corp., $50.00 check enclosed, $3,165.21.
Gerrish Bearing & Industrial Supplies, Inc., $50.00 postal money order enclosed,
$3,208.91.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to refer bids to Wastewater
Superintendent for evaluation and award at a later date! carried unan±mously.
lO" Turbo Meter:
Western Utilities Supply Co., $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $3,556.51.
Pacific Water Works Supply Co., Inc., bid bond enclosed, $3,450r73.
Fog-Tire Meter Seal, Irc., $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $3,758.88.
Water Metrics Co., $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $3,560.78.
Hersey Products, Irc., $50.00 check enclosed, $3,678.50.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to refer bids to Water Superin-
tendent for evaluation and award at a later date, carried unanimously.
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April 18, 1978
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HARRIS REZONE HEARING (continued)
A lengthy discussion fo]lowed regarding traffic and the difficulty of making
a left-turn from Wheaton Way. Mr. Wallace stated this is a practical use of
Mr. Harris's property And it will not harm the neighborhood or open up Eagle
Ave. to any more commercial traffic. Commlssioner Stewart stated that he
thinks Mr. Harris should be allowed to continue to use his property as he has
been doing and if he wants to develop it later, he will have to come in with
a site plan at that point.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve rezone from R-1 to B-2
with restriction that he have a driveway for commercial vehicles only, carried
unanimously.
Meeting recessed from 11:15 A.M. until 11:30 A.M.
rAPE #132 ~tUD BLOCK GRANT HEARING CONTINUATION
(A) Clerk stated the hearing had been advertised and posted. Ken Attebery
presented the final proposal and stated it will be submitted in about two
weeks. He distributed copies of the proposal and reviewed the changes that
have been made. He stated the total application for the first year is
$§22,000.00, second and third year is $1,284,0OO and later it is $880,(X30.00.
Mr. Attebery stated that between now and the submission of the final applica-
tion, the residents of the two neighborhoods will be given.the opportunity
to further refine exactly what their needs and desires are. Mayor Jarstad
stated that nowhere in the first, second or third years is there any mention
of development of high density living close to the downtown area and he felt
this 'is one of the priorities. Kay Wilson, Asst. City Planner, explained that
in order to qualify for a block grant, citizen participation must be documented
and this was not among the priorities which were listed.
Mayor Jarstad questioned why tennis courts for Forest Ridge are set so far
back And Mr. Attebery stated they did not have an opportunity to talk with
enough people so the term'is courts were set back to later years.
Commissioner SwAnson stated the $90,0OO.00 for street improvements could be
changed to $40,0(0.00 for the first year, $25,000.00 for years two and three
And $25,0OO.OO for later. Jim Root, City Engineer, agreed with Commissioner
Swanson.
Dwight Mickels, Principai of Marian Ave. School, stated there is a need for
tennis courts in ~he MArian Ave. area and he feeis this shouid be A priority.
He stated that with the restrooms that are planned for Forest Ridge Park,
there will be a very fine playground for aduits as wei1 as chiidren and the
improvements wili help upgrade the area.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarst&d to approve submission of the
pre-appIicAtion as presented today to HUD, carried unAnimousiy.
Motion by MAyor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to set public hearing on
citizen participation pian for the Federai Block Grant Application on MAy 2,
lg78, carried unanimousiy.
Meeting adjourned at 11:55 A.M.
KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, Clty Clerk :,
Approved:
GLENN K. JARSTAD, Mayor
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