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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/16/79 ~PPROVED MINUTES CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES ~L~)t~l~'lt January 16, 1979 TAPE #147 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, (B)1213 was held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, Tuesday, January 16, 1979 at 9:00 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, City Clerk Mandio, AssiStant City Attorney McCluskey and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting was opened with the Pl.edge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Rev. Keith Hanson of the Sylvan Way Baptist Church. MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 1979 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve minutes as circu- lated, carried unanimously. SEPARATIONS Lillian Robinson, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, 1/12/79. Kenneth Bautista, Planning, Extra Labor, 1/12/79. Robert Trowbridge, Accounting/Treasurer, Asst. Treasurer, 1/19/79. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve separations, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Kathleen Lauzen, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, $3.50 per hr., 1/20/79. Kellie Marie Davis, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, $3.00 per hr., 1/10/79. Signa Palmerton, Engineering, Extra Help, $3.00 per hr., 1/8/79. Lillian Robinson, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, $3.50 per hr., 1/15/79. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve notices of employ- ment, carried unanimously. CHANGES OF PAY STATUS Kenneth L. Stephens, Water Supply, Operator Sr., 9C to llA, $6.33 to $6.71 per hr., 1/8/79. John A. Vancil, Garage, Auto Service Mechanic I 88 to 8C, $5.79 to $5.97 per hr., 1/10/79. Donald Proctor, Wastewater, Provisional Superintendent, $12.40 per hr., 1/8/79. Clarence V. Meigs, Fire, Acting Fire Chief, $2,231.69 per mo., 1/8/79. Kenneth Thornton, Parks & Recreation, Serviceman II 88 to 8C, $5.97 per hr., 1/24/79. Martin Rinke, Parks & Recreation, Serviceman II 88 to 8C, $5.97 per hr., 1/24/79. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve changes of pay status, carried unanimously. PAYROLL VOUCHERS Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve Payroll Vouchers: Claim Fund, Bank Service Fees and FICA for payroll period I2/25/78 thru 1/7/79, $6,711.67; and Salary Fund, Gross Payroll for same period, $183,646.61, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. LICENSE APPLICATIONS - Masseuse Sun Hi Anderson, checked by Police Dept. and approved by Health Dept. and Ok Sun Kim, checked by Police Dept. and approved by Health Dept. Clerk stated both had their required state licenses. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve masseuse licenses, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Clerk presented a Claim for Damages from Pacific Northwest Bell in the amount of $150.O0. The claim stated a buried telephone cable was severed by a backhoe operated by an employee of the Water Dept. on Oct. ]1, 1978. Clerk then read memo from Water Superintendent, dated Jan. 15, 1979, which stated the telephone company was notified that Water Dept. crews were digging to install a new service and the cable was located; that the normal procedure is to use the back- hoe to remove the first six to eight inches of compacted gravel and dirt, then CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES January 16, 1979 Page two hand-dig down until the cable is found. The memo stated further that the cable did not have eight inches of cover and was severed on the first pass with the backhoe. Mr. Moore recommended that City Council reject this claim because of lack of cover when the cable was installed. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to reject Claim for Damages, carried unanimously. THREE-WHEEL CUSHMAN VEHICLE Clerk read memo ~rom Chief of Police, dated Jan. 12, 1979, which requested that the three-wheel Cushman be declared surplus and transferred to the Supervisor of Facilities and Maintenance, rather than trade it in as it is listed on the bid specifications for a new three wheel vehicle. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to surplus three wheel Cushman vehicle, transfer to Supervisor of Facilities and Maintenance and amend the bid specifications. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart asked if the three wheel vehicle Mr. Otis is using now will be used for a trade-in and Clerk stated yes. Motion carried unanimously. SURPLUS DESK - Civil Service Clerk read letter from Civil Service, dated Dec. 18, 1978, which requested that one oak desk be declared surplus and transferred to the Planning Dept. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to declare desk surplus and transfer to Planning Dept., carried unanimously. BID CALL WAIVER - Purchase Under State Contract Clerk presented requisition to purchase 4 mobile two-way radios for police cars in the amount of $5,308.99. Motion by Mayer Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve bid call waiver and purchase two-way radios under state contract, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - Timber Sale Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated Jan. 15, 1979, which requested authorization to call for bids for timber sale. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve bid call subject to City Attorney's approval, carried unanimously.. CALL FOR BIDS - Loader Backhoe Clerk read memo from Street Superintendent, dated Jan. 10, 1979, which requested permission to call for bids for one new Loader Backhoe to replace 1969 Inter- national Loader Backhoe. Clerk stated this is to be purchased from Equipment Rental Reserve Fund. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to call for bids for Loader Backhoe, carried unanimously. DIVIDEND BASED ON 1977 CLAIMS EXPERIENCE Clerk read letter from Schwarz, Shera & Associates, which enclosed a dividend check in the amount of $21,341.OO for the calendar year 1977. Attached to the letter was an Application for Participation in the Trust. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve Application for Participa- tion in the Trust, subject to approval from City Attorney's office, and autborize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously. ADDITIONAL LIGHTING ON BURWELL ST. FROM PARK AVE. TO ANOKA ST. Clerk read memo from Pat O'Neill, Crime Prevention Officer, dated Jan. 10, 1979, which requested that High Pressure Sodium street lighting be installed on Burwell from Park to Anoka at an additional cost of $487~20 per yr. The memo explained the difference in street lighting and is on file in the City Clerk's o[fice. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve replacing street lights on Burwell from Park to Anoka with H~gh Pressure Sodium Street Lighting. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad requested that these requests be referred to the Commissioner of Public Works. Motion carried unanimously. -2- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES January 16, 1979 Page three SENATE BILL 2065, Relating to Urban Arterial Board Bonding Clerk read letter from Senator Walgren, dated Jan. ]l, 1979, notifying the City Council that the Senate Transportation Committee favorably considered SB 2065, relating to Urban Arterial Board bonding, and the bill now goes to the Senate Rules Committee and then to the floor. The letter urged the Council's support for enactment of this legislation in the House of Representatives. This letter is on file in the City Clerk's office. EXPANSION OF FRANCES HADDON MORGAN CHILDREN'S CENTER Clerk read letter from Dept. of Social & Health Services, dated Jan. 12, 1979, which stated the Division of Developmental Disabilities' master plan envisions the expansion of the Frances Haddon Morgan Children's Center to house 100 autistic children; that it would be necessary to construct seven residential units and convert the present housing to training and education space. The letter requested that the feasibility of purchasing 3~ to 5 acres of land adjacent to the present facility be researched and they be advised of the decision. Discussion followed and Mayor Jarstad requested that the letter be referred to the City Attorncy's office and report back to the Council. He asked that the Attorney's office work with the Parks Dept. Commissioner Swanson stated he felt a portion of the property should be reserved for open space. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to refer letter to City Attorney's office for recommendation and report back to Council, carried unanimously. PROPOSED FIRE STATION BUILDING Clerk read letter from Barry Branch, dated Jan. 11, 1979, which requested that City Council consider his company in the selection of the Fire Station Building architect at a fee of $35,000.00 plus the cost of the normal reimbursible items. Mayor Jarstad asked that this letter be referred to the City Commissioners for study. PROPOSED AMBULANCE RATE INCREASE Clerk presented proposed ambulance rate increase from Leyde Enterprises. She stated it has been reviewed by the City Auditor and it is a 6.6% increase from Dec. 1977. Discussion followed and it was the consensus of the Commissioners to set aside for one week to allow City Clerk to get a comparison of rates with other cities. JA1L MEALS PRICE INCREASE Clerk read memo from Chief of Police, dated Jan. 10, 1979, which requested that meals for prisoners ~n City Jail be increased from $1.50 to $1.75 per meal, effective Jan. 1, 1979. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve increase, carried unanimously. CROSSWALK AT FIRS APARTMENTS Clerk read letter from Ruth Ghrist, dated Jan. 12, 1979, addressed to Ken Brees and Ray Otis, requesting their cooperation concerning the need for a crosswalk and bus shelter across from The Firs Apartments on Russell Road. Clerk then read memo from Capt. Stratton, dated Jan. 12, 1979, which stated that a cross- walk will be installed between The Firs and the bus stop; that "Disable Xing" sigps will be installed in advance of the crosswalk in each direction. Clerk stated this had been coordinated with the Engineering Dept. She stated that no decision had been made regarding the bus shelter and Commissioner Stewart explained that there are no funds to erect a bus shelter at this time. He suggested that the Lions' Club be approached 'to see if they can provide a bus shelter. BICYCLE PATltS IN KITSAP COUNTY Clerk read letter from Rosemary Crow, Vice-President of Kitsap Toastmlstress Club, dated Jan. 7, 1979, which listed a summary of ideas regarding the need for bicycle paths in Kitsap County. Commissioner Stewart requested that this letter be referred to Bob Dully and ask him to answer it, as he is interested in bicycle paths and safety. -3- CITY COMMISSIO~'~S' MINUTES January 16, 19'7 Page four PROttIBITION OF BICYCLES ON THE MANETTE BRIDGE Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated Dec. 29, 1978, which recommended that bicycles be prohibited on the bridge roadway and that no bicycle symbol signs with legend be installed at each end of the Manette Bridge; and also that regulatory signs, "Walk Bicycles Across Bridge", be installed at each end of the sidewalk. Clerk stated this had been coordinated with the Chief of Police and Traffic Division. Commissioner Stewart stated he felt the people who ride bicycles should have some input and Mr. Root, City Engineer, stated this request was developed on the basis of bicycle riders; that Bob Duffy asked if there was anything that could be done about this situation. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to follow recommendations of City Engineer and Police Dept. and prohibit bicycles on the Manette Bridge, as stated above, carried unanimously. 1979 CENCOM MAINTENANCE CONTRACT Clerk presented the 1979 CENCOM Maintenance Contract and read memo from Communica- tions Supervisor, dated Jan. 9, 1979, which recommended that City Council approve the contract. The memo stated the dollar amount is in accord with the City's stated 1979 requirement of $37,111.O0 plus 5.1% tax for a total of $39,003.00. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to accept 1979 CENCON Mainten- ance Contract and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the city, carried unanimcusly. CLOSURE OF MANETTE POST OFFICE Clerk read letter from Patricia Pontrelli, dated Jan. 15, 1979, which requested that City Commissioners join with many concerned citizens in asking the Postal Service to further review their planned closure of the Manette Post Office. Commissioner Stewart asked that a letter be sent from the Council to find out why they are closing this post office. ORDINANCE, FIRST READ1NG - Cox Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 (Cox)". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve ordinance on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Abstain; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 349l - Appropriating Additional Funds for 1978 Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bremerton amending Ordinance No. 3402 as amended by Ordinancs Nos. 3423, 3443 and 3480 appropriating additional funds for the year 1978, and declaring an emergency". Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3491, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissiooer Swanson, Yes. RESOLUTION NO. 1798 - Unexpended 1q78 Funds Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION abandoning funds Unexpended in 1978 except those listed in this resolution". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Resolution No. 1798, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. BILLS Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to give blanket approval to vouchers 8150 thru 8164 inclusive in the amount of $26,203.47 and votlchers 08168 thru 08328 inclusive in the amount of $303,169.57, audited by John Ross, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Abstain due to a minute interest in ITT Grinnell; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. Meeting recessed from 9:55 A.M. until 10:25 A.M. -4- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES January 16, 1979 Page five ANDERSON CREEK LEASE - Herb Rowland Mr. Rowland was present and explained the difficulties he has encountered developing his project and obtaining financing. He stated he would be able to pay the past due amount on the lease within 90 days and he willsign a promissory note. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to refer the matter to the City Attorney's office to have Mr. Rowland sign a promissory note and pay 12% interest on the past due amount and bring it current within 90 days, carried unanimously. HEARINGS - Kager Variance Appeal, Ostrom Shoreline Permit Revision, Simpson Rezone, Community Development Citizen Participation Plan Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to hold hearings in order listed above carried. TAPE #147 KAGER VARIANCE APPEAL (B) 1326 Clerk stated the hearing had been posted and advertised as required by law. She read Planning Commission Resolution No. 510 approving the variance. She then read letter from Glenn Vockrodt, dated Dec. 28, 1978, appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to grant the variance. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, discussed the variance and appeal from Mr. Vockrodt. He stated Mr. Vockrodt appealed the decision based on the require- ment that buildings in the shoreline shall not exceed two stories in height; but when the Planning Commission granted a variance, they redefined it to two stories and, therefore, it meets that requirement. He stated the other response to Mr. Vockrodt has to do with the finding~ the Planning Commission is supposed to make befsre they arrived at the determination to approve the variance; that the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right or use which is denied to the property in question. He stated further that in R-1 zones, residences are limited to two-story or 30 ft. in height and the peak of the roof is 28 ft. Glenn Vockrodt, 1409 Marlow, stated this variance is setting an undesirable precedent and allowing a third floor is tantamount to a rezone. Mr. McCluskey stated he read the minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting and he feels the four points regarding the preservation and enjoyment of the property right should be set out. He suggested sending it back to the Planning Commission so they can tell the Council why that specific piece o~ property meets these requirements. Steve Kager, 2109 Marine Dr., stated he has no intention of expanding to a third story; that he has followed the rules and regulations and he does not block anyone's view. He stated he is simply taking advantage of a good location. Discussion followed regarding sending ~t back to the Planning Commission and Mr. Kager requested that it be expedited, as he is living in the house now and they are in the middle of remodeling. Commissioner Stewart suggested recessing the hearing until tomorrow for a decision. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to refer back to Planning Commission for tonight's meeting a~d request that they answer the four points regarding the preservation and enjoyment of the property right or use and continue hearing until 11:00 A.M. tomorrow morning, carried unanimously. SIMPSON REZONE HEARING Clerk announced that Mr. Simpson had an emergency and had to leave and he requested that his hearing be postponed until next week. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to postpone hearing for one week. Under d~scussion: Mr. McCluskey stated that anyone who was present to testify should be given the opportunity, but that a decision could be given next week. Motion carried unanimously. -5- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES January 16, 1979 Page six FAPE #148 OSTROM SHORELINE PERMIT REVISION DECISION (A) 196 Mr. Attebery read a memo to the City Council, dated Jan. 16, 1979, summarizing the Planning Department's findings regarding the Ostrom request for Revision to Substantial Development Permit on Marlow Avenue. He recommended that the City Council find that the revision requested is within the scope and intent of the 1976 permit. Commissioner Swanson asked what the parking requirements are and Mr. Attebery stated the code requires a minimum of one parking stall per unit and this plan has 20'covered stalls with 6 uncovered stalls. Mayor Jarstad stated he reviewed the revised plan carefully and he concurs in the Planning Director's recommeada- tion that the revision is within the scope of the original permit. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson that the revision is within the scope and intent of the 1976 permit and replace the original 1976 plot plan with the Jan. 2, 1979 plot plan subject to the following terms and conditions: (1) Major vegetation shall be retained where feasible, particularly along the north property line and in the southwest corner of the site. In areas where major vegetation must be removed, landscaping including areas of trees shall be established; (2) At a minimum and subject to the approval of the City Engineer, petroleum waste shall be separated from storm water runoff prior to entering the Narrows; (3) A plan for erosion control for beach protection approved by the City Engineer shall be submitted prior to issuance of building permits; (4) Exits and entrances to be approved by the Police & Fire Depts. and roadway to be in location as recommended by the City Engineer via Marlow & E. 13th; (5) No portion of the proposed sundeck is to extend beyond the line of the concrete bulkhead now existing on the site; (6) The permittee shall execute and deliver to the City of Bremerton a good and sufficient easement, approved as to form and content by the City Attorney of Bremerton, which shall ensure public use of the tidelands owned by appellant which are waterward of the bulkhead line; (7) The permittee shall be bound by the terms of the letter of assurance regarding preservation of Indian artifacts, identified as Exhibit B-1 and incorporated by reference herein; and (8) If the owner of the subject site determines that the single tall evergreen tree located at mid-point of the north property line can be safely retained then that tree should be preserved in a manner which will prevent, to the maximum extent feasible, the tree from falling and causing- property damage to either the owner of the subject site or to the adjacent property. Under discussion: Commissioner Swanson stated he has reservations about it because he feels there is insufficient open space per sq. ft., but he does concur that it is not a substantial change from the orlginal proposal. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Abstain; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. BID OPENINGS - Street Dept. Vehicles and Two Fire Pumpers Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to open bids at this time, carried unanimously. Street Dept. Vehicles: Bennett Ford, $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $7,037.44 each for 2 one-ton cab & chassis, $6,195.12 for (1) 3/4-ton cab & chassis and $6,264.15 each for 2 four- door sedans. Haselwood-Buick-Pontiac Co., $50.00 check enclosed, $6,730.28 each for 2 one-ton cab & chassis and $5,782.80 for one 3/4-ton cab & chassis. No bid on sedans. Kluge Chevrolet, $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $6,796.O1 each for 2 one-ton cab & chassis, $5,900.50 for one 3/4-ton cab & chassis and $6,122.87 each for 2 four-door sedans. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to refer bids to proper committee for evaluation and award at a later date, carried unanimously. Fire Pumpers: Pacific Pumpers, Inc., bid check enclosed, $lO,138.89 for equipment Only, no bid on fire pumpers. Pierce Fire Apparatus, bid bond enclosed, total $189.682.O6. -6- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES January 16, 1979 Page seven Howe Fire Apparatus Co., Inc., bid bond enclosed, total $201,871.88. Seagrave Fire Apparatus, Inc., bid bond enclosed, total $196,O80.46. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to refer bids to proper committee for evaluation and award at a later date, carried unanimously. rAPE #148 SIMPSON REZONE HEARING (A) 601 Mayor Jarstad asked if anyone was present to testify either for or against the Simpson Rezone. No one was present. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to continue hearing until next week, carried unanimously. rAPE #148 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN (continuance) (A) 630 Colleen Donley, Community Development Planner, went through the additions and corrections to the Community Development Citizen Participation Plan point-by- point. This is on file in the City Clerk's office. Mayor Jarstad requested that #4 on page 6 be clarified to make it clear that complaints are only within the scope of this project. Ms. Donley suggested that it be changed to read: "Complaints regarding the Community Development Block Grant Program will be answered in a timely and responsive manner". She then gave an update of the Citizen Advisory Committee and stated they are still trying to get all the participants together. Commissioner Stewart asked how much of the grant will be used for administration and Mr. Attebery replied approximately $87,000.00 out of the $580,000.00. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor .Jarstad to aDDrove Communitv Development Citizen Participation Plan and appoint the following to the Citizen Advisory Committee: Vicky Fletcher (County), Edna Marshall (County), H. Brooks Snyder (City-temporary), Darwin Pearce (Alternate) and Harry Finkley (Alternate) from the Charleston/National neighborhood and Bill Woods, Janet Cottrell, Mary Coombs and K. C. D'Allred (Alternate) from Smith Neighborhood, carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Stewart: 1. Discussed the productivity conference he attended last week in Texas and stated he needed the assistance of each department head to help formulate methods and procedures for better productivity. 2. Discussed his vacation in New Zealand and Australia. Mayor Jarstad: 1. Distributed the Police Report and stated there 927 traffic arrests in Dec. 2. Stated he attended a memorial service for Dr. Martin Luther King yesterday. Meeting recessed from 12:OO A.M. until I1:OO A.M., Wednesday, Jan. 17, 1979. rAPE #148 KAGER VARIANCE APPEAL (A) 1030 Mr. Attebery dlstributed copies of the statement of the Planning Commission findings and reasons for granting the variance. This is on file in the Planning Dept. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to concur in the findings o[ the Planning Commission and deny the appeal from Mr. Vockrodt, carried unanimously. DISCUSSION REGARDING CIVIL SERVICE REGISTERS Commissioner Stewart asked the cooperation of the Council in sending a letter to the Civil Service Commission requesting open registers so positions can be filled with qualified individuals. He stated that AWC has model Civil Service Rules that he would like the Commissioners to look at because now there is no one on the registers to fill positions. Commissioner Swanson stated that he has found that the Civil Service Commission maintains open registers, which means that they Continue to take applications and give tests on an on-going basis. Mayor Jarstad stated that he agreed with the intent of Commissioner Stewart'~ request but he wants to take some time to look at the Charter and determine how policy is set. Commissioner Swanson asked if there was anything that prec]udes Council lrom sitting down with the Civil Service Comm]sslon and discuss some of the on-going problems and Mr. McCluskey felt that there was CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES January 16, 1979 Page eight no problem with Council meeting with the Civil Service Commission. Mayor Jarstad stated that two years was too long to hold a register. Commissioner Stewart discussed the time and money spent for the new Civil Service rules and stated he felt they are no good. Commissioner Swanson stated that when he met with the entire Civil Service Commission~ he has received a good response. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to meet with the Civil Service Commission as soon as possible to resolve the problems of filling vacancies within the City, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - Street Dept. Vehicles Clerk read memos from Street Superintendent~ dated Jan. 17~ 1979~ reconmmending that bid for one 3/4-ton cab and chassis and two one-ton cab and chassis be awarded to Haselwood Buick-Pontiac as low bidder and bid for two four-door sedans be awarded to Kluge Chevrolet as low bidder. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to follow recommendations of Street' Superintendent and award bids as stated above, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE REGARDING UTILITY CONNECTIONS TO BUILDINGS WITHOUT CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY Commissioner Swanson informed the Council and the City Attorney that Jim Robinson plans to challenge the ordinance regarding utility connections to buildings without certificates of occupancy. This will be looked into further by the City Attorney's office. Meeting adjourned at 11:40 A.M. Kathleen L. Mandio, City Clerk Approved: -8-