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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/01/74 MINUTES OF BREMER~ON CITY COUNCIL MAY 1, 1974 The regular n~eting of the City Council of the City of Bremer~on, k~shington, was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 9:00 a.m., PDST, Wednesday, May 1, 1974. Attending were: May~r Jarstad, presiding; Con~tissioner Stewart, Conmtissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, City Attorney Walgren, Asr. City Attorney Jackson, and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Pastor Glenn Soule of Manette Conmunity Church. M~TES ~utes of April 24, i974, were 'read and approved as amended. SEPARATION Larry Dean Thomas, Engineering Aide I, Resigned, May 10, 1974. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conm~issioner Schoneman to approve the separation, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Betty J. Love, Clerk-Cashier, City Treasurer, $2.4? hr., Effective May 6, 1974. Patricia I. Criger, PT Playleader, Parks Depa~,h,~nt, $3.05 hr., Elf. May 2, 1974. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Cor~missioner Stewart to approve the meployment, carried unanimously. PAYROLL VOUCHER clerk presented Payroll Voucher for the pay period April 7 through 20, 1974, in the amount of $140,632. ~3, which was audited by Harold Fitzwater and approved by Conmtissioner Stewar~. Motion by Con~nissioner Stewart and Conmzissioner Schoneman to approve the payroll voucher, carried unanimously. CLAIMS FOR D~MAGES - WILLIAM CARSON g CATHERINE VERTZ Clerk p~esented Claim from William Carson in amount of $885.02 and Claim from Catherine Vertz in the amount of $554.00; both claims refe£.£=d to insurance company. DAMAGE TO CITY PROPERTY Clerk presented Report on Damage to City Property for damages to the traffic control box and switch b~x at the northeast corner Washington and the Manette Bridge; caused by automobile accident, estinmte unknown. City Clerk explained that the person involved in the accident and responsible for the damages has no insurance and due to his financial status, there is very little possibility of collection] Clerk stated ~hat rep~s should be mede on emergency basis if necessary; also, noted the Council should give consideration to ap~ropriation at a later time if needed in the Conm~mications Depa~-.tj,~nt budget. City Engineer Parker e~,,~ented that repairs could be quite extensive, and Council could give authorization to purchase needed equipment if it exceeds the $500 maximum expenditure without bid call; also, noted that thers is only one source of supply for the equipment. Motion by Conmissioner Sohoneman and Mayor Jarstad that the necessary equipment be purchased and needed repairs be mede, carried unanimously. APPLICATIONS FOR TAXICAB DRIVER LIC~SE Clerk presented the following applications: Charles Costello, Appnoved by Chief of Police; Vance Mottinger, Appz~ved by Captain Devery for ~he Chief of Police; Thomas Hanley, Approved by R. Wes Henry (Asst. Chief) for Chief of Police; Dewey Harman, Approved Capt. Devery for Police Chief Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conmissioner Stewart to approve the applications, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - SOUND PROJECTOR (FIRE DEPT. ) Clerk read letter dated April 30, 197~, from Fire Chief Holtine to City Clerk, reconmendation bid be awarded to Photo g Sound Company, lowest bidder meeting specifications. Motien by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewarttto accept recommendation and award b~d to Photo g---found Comrany, carried unanimously. BID AWARD- SIREnS/BEACON LI~fS (COF~fONICATIONS) Clerk read nmmo dated April 26, 197~, from Conm~mnica~ons Supervisor to City Council recommending award be made to L. N. Curtis g Sons, as only bidder; that their bid price is reasonable and they nmet City §pecifications. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to award bid to L.N. Curtis g Sons, Inc., carried %~%aninDusly. SURPLUS PUMPS (WATER DEPT. ) Clerk read memo dated May 1, 1974, from Water Supt. k%ller to Co~missioner Sehonemmn requesting tw~ 20 H.P. electric nx)~ors and pu~nps be declared surplus; ~hat they are obsolete and parts are unavailable for immediate repairs. Motion by Conmissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to declaz~ these items surplus to be disposed ~ the best interest of the City, carried unanin~usly. COUNCIL MI2~/I]]S bl&Y 1, 1974 CON'D SURPLUS ~{~IR - WATER OFFICE Clerk read memo dated April 29, 1974, from Water Office Utility Accountant Louise Powers, to City Clerk requesting one L75 posture chair be declared surplus as it is no,longer on the inventory and of no value to the Water Department. Motion by Commissioner Stewar~c and Mayor Ja~stad to declare the chair surplus to be disposed of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - WATER METER BOXES Clerk read memo dated May 1, 1974, from E. R. Weller to Commissioner Schoneman requestinK authorization to call for bids to purchase 300 concrete meter boxes for Water Distribution which will be used for replacenmnt of broken box~s.;and installation of new services. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to authorize the bid call, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - VAN (ODb~JNICATIONS) Clerk read memo date April 30, 1974, from Con~m~nications Supervisor to City Council requesting authorization to call for bids for one 1974 van-type v~hicle; also, stated this vehicle is not specifically itemized in the 197~ budget; however, the total budget can be adjusted to per?nit the expenditure. Motion by Mayor Ja~stad and Conm~issioner Stewart to authorize the Bid Call, carried unanimously. TOPICS PROJECT - SIXTH g WARREN Clerk read memo from Asst. City Engineer Root to City Council stating that a letter was received from the Washington State Highway Con~nission concurTing with Council action of April 10, 1974. City Engineer~ ~i-ker stated that Council granted a time extension and approved a Change O~der on this projcet sub,eot to concu£.£~nce of the State Highway Con~lission, and now have receipt of this cencur~ence. PROPOSED L.I.D. - BREWSTER PLACE City Clerk explained that Co%~cil set bea~ing date last week on this proposed LID; however~ the ~Dtion should be rescinded and Council Hearing Date cancelled; that the Engineer should first be authorized to proceed with the Local Improve~t District. Motion by Con~nissioner Stewaz~ and Commissioner Schoneman to rescind ~tion, cancel hearing, an---~-~thorize City Engineer to proceed with Local Irgprovement District, carTied u~ani3nously. NOTICE OF MEETING - UAB Clerk presented Notice of Urban Ar~cerial Board Meeting to be held 9:30 a.m., May 16~ 197~, at Highway Administration Building in Olympia regarding proposed rules and regulations. NOTICE OF ME~ING - IEPT. OF LABOR g INDUSTRIES Clerk presented Motice of M~eting to be held by State Depa~.b~nt of Labor and Industries on ~y 15, 1974, at 10:00 a.m. in the General Administration Building in Olympia regarding adoption of new ~ules and regulations related to Elevator~ and other lifting devices. REQUEST TO PUR~kSE CITY PNDP~KTY - DALE E. PRITC~ETT (CLARE AVENUE) Clerk presented map outlining th~ properWcies described in M~. PPitehett's request prepared by the City Engineer as directed by Council Maz~h 20th; also ~ead memo from City Engineer noting that a Z-inch latemal sanitary sewer fop Mr. P~itchett's propel~ty lies in Lane Street which is pa~ of the request. M~. Parker asked the City Attorney if Lane Street could legally be purchased~ or if it would have to be acquired through vacatien p~oceedlngs. City Attorney Walg~en stated he would cbeck into this matter. b~tion by Mayor Jarstad and Conmlissioner Schoneman ~hat the information furnished by the City g~--~er on the request of M~. P~itchett be refe~.~=d to the City Attorney to investigate the question of the City Engineer regarding the status of the street on the property (Lane Street), and when an answer comes beck to the Council, appropriate actien be taken at that time, carried unanirmously. CALL FOR BIDS - GENERAIDR TEST INSTRUMENT Clerk r~ad ~ dated May 1, 1974, from O~mu~ications Super~iso~ to City Council ~equesting authopization to call fo~ bids fop one tone generator test instrument as authorized in Co~nunieations Depa~.t~nt budget. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~mlssioner Stewart to authorize the Call for Bids~ ear~ied unanin~usly. L~'~I~R - S~ATOR GORDAN WALGREN RE: HB 670 (PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION) Clerk read letter fz~m Gopdon L. Walgren, State Senator!~ to City Clerk~ submitting a copy of Substitue House Bill 670 which can provide the ability for Kitsap County and its urban and rural a~eas a mode of public %-r~nspoPtation curTently enjoyed by Seattle and King County; that the bill sets up an authority to be composed of the three County Co~missioners and three Mayors to for~alate a tr~nsporTatien for the county~ and a 0.3% sales tax measure may be authomized by the County Commissioners for vote by the people of the County. Discussion followed and the Commissioners gave their views on the bill. M~. Walgren pointed out that the law gives author- ization to proceed in this direction if desired. Two citizens, Eddie B~ork and Bob Mor~issey, spoke in favor of the legislation. COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 1, 1974 CON'D 10:00 REPORTS C0~tI SS IONER STEWART: 1. Was asked by Beautification Conml'ttee to check into possibility of new Garbage Receptacles on the City Stmeets. Talked with Purchasing Agent end found the cost would be about $1~0 each. Checked with Bmem-Air Disposal Company end they offered to buy the new cans fop the Citv. Feel Brem-Aip should be COnT, ended for this donation~ which will amount to about $3,000.00. Showed model of new cans which include a Lid over the top with just enough room to dispose of litter. Stated this will eliminate people dumping large amounts of garbage in the cans; that the cans would be locked and Broom-Air would have keys. 2. Have been in contact with the State regarding the application for using 2 percent of the ~-1/2% motel tax collected by the State. This money can be used for parking, cultural activities, and enything related to drawing people into the area. 3. thve shopping list for selling tax-free bonds. Fe~l these ~onds should be put out to the public. Stated the City would be selling about $71,000 worth of bonds, having some in smaller amDunts. This will be benefit to the City end to the public. 4. Stated that he would like to allow Diamond Parking to manage the City Parking Garage, and make this a self-parking facility; that last m~nth $820 was spent for labor, and Diamond has agreed to manage the facility for $300 per month. Cited some of the problems with present operation, including vendalism and problems with the gate and receiving money. Spoke of poor financial status of the facility, and stated this proposal sbDuld be given a chan~.e. Mr. Stewart presented proposed Agreement, which he stated could be amended. Mayor Jarstad stated he would like to meet with the people involved and discuss this matter before taking any action, end noted that this is a public facility. John McConnell, Manager of Diamond Parking Facilities, described their operation, and spoke of security end collection procedures. Mayor Jarstad asked if Diamond is operating any Municipal perking facilities elsewhere, end Mr. McConnell stated they take over in a Tacoma Facility after the attendent leaves in the evening. Pbtion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to submit the contract (agreement) to the C-~ty Attorney's Office and have them add eny necessary points. Further discussion followed and Co~mzissioner Stewart stated he cou~d'.'see no reason for delaying the proposal when the City is losing more end more money every day on the parking facility. Stated he would like to make a new motion to make it the City's intent to enter into the proposed contract Question was called on the orginal motion which was carried unanimously. Conmissioner Stewart made enother motion as follows: Pbtion by C~m,.~ssioner Stewart to make it the Council's intent to enter into the contract with Di-a~ond Parking, Inc., fop $300 per month for one year for them to police and opemt~ a self- service parking operation at the Municipal Parking Garage. Motion died for lack of second. REPORTS - CO~LISSIONER SCIDNEMAN 1. On Thursdays~ of this month, Water Department crew will be opening hydrants and flushing lines in ~acyton amea, and would like the people notified through news media; also~ stated Tracyton Fime District will be doing the same on Monday nights. 2. Stated the following pro6ects are listed on High Priority List to be accomplished: Fifth Laning at Hal's Comer on Wheaton Way to Riddell Road; Turn-movement lanes at Sylven and Wheaton Way; Tmaffic Signal at 16th and Warren. 3. In order to relieve Pump StatiOn-.#2, will be asking fop proposals from various consulting firms for engineering of this work. 4. Received word that the City can raceive funding of ~0 percent for the construction of Tr~oyton Water main and r~servoir. Presently negotiating for two acre site above Tmacyton. This will serve Tpacyton and Centrsl Valley area. 5. Read Statement in favor of establishing the T~ident Submarine Base at Bengor. After discussion the followinK motion was made. Motion by Commissioner S~honeman and Commissioner Stewart to direct the City Attorney's Office to prepare a resolution concurming with this statement to be read next meeting, carmi~d ~animously. REPORTS - MAYOR JARSTAD 1. Friday, will be attending Interageney Co~mission (IAC) Meeting in Yakima end hopefully, City of Bmem~=rton will be successful in obtaining funding for acquisition of Tracyton Beach property. Request is for about $11,000. COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 1, 1974 CON'D REPORTS - MAYOR JARSTAD CON' D 2. Meeting with National Safety Cc~ttee in Denver was very good work session. Two more sessions will probably be scheduled before adoption of the Policy Statement which will be presented at Houston, Texas, meetinK. 3. Tom Weldon, Consultant on Grant Application for Redevelopment Funding, met with City staff ~ersonnel and will hopefully complete a proper application for acceptance of the Fedemal Government. CLOSE OUT SALE ORDINANCE Ken Buller stated he is interested in opening a permanent store in Bremerton for the sale of mer- chandise obtained from bankrupt stores, fire damaged clothing, and things of this nature; that this would be a service to the public and he would like Council consideration of this request. City Clerk explained that the "Close-Out' Sale" ordinance appears to prohibit this type of operation; however, the ordinance may be obsolete. Mayor Jarstad directed the City Clerk and City Attorney's Office to check with other Cities to see what ~her policies are concerning this matter. VACATION BY OPERATION OF LAW - EDDIE BJORK (SIX~ ST. EXTI~SION) City Attorney ~algren stated that Eddie Bjork wished to have it clarified that the extension of Sixth Street east of Washington Avenue should be his without going through vacation proceedings. Mr. Walgren read "Declaration of Vacation by Operation of Law" si~aed by Eddie Bjork, which stated a street was platted as an extension of Sixth Street f~om ~ashington Avenue in an easterly direction on December 16, 1891; that the City's affiant has besearched the matter and established that, although platted, said roadway was not used for roadway purposes or improved in any manner for a period of five years from 1889 through 1894, but in fact said area is steeply embanked, has been developed for residential use and has never been used as a roadway or for public use as access; that pursuant to State Laws the property was automatically vacated. Mr. Walgren stated ~hat a similar situation had been tested by the City in Superior Court and it is true that Mr. Bjork is entitled to the roadway without a vacation. City Engineer pointed out that the telephone Co. has a main cable installation on this right-of-way. Mr. Walgren stated the telephone company under- stands the situation and will have to work somethinK out with Mr. Bjork. Following motion was made: Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Con, missioner Stewart to read the Resolution, carried unanimously. Clerk read the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 1595 Ci~rk read Resolution acknowledging the vacation of that portion of Sixth Street which lies between the easterly margin of ~ashington Avenue and the westerly line of the public right-of-way as designated by the State of Washington: Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pass Resolution No. 1595, carmied as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Conmtissioner Stewart, yes; Con, missioner Schoneman, yes. Council recessed 11:09 a.m. Called to order 11:15 a.m. Con~ssioner Sehoneman not present. BID OPt~qG - CABLE (COMMUNICATIONS) ~tion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to open bids as scheduled on agenda, carmied unanimously. CABLE - COI~MUNICATIONS DEPT. Clifford of Vermont, Inc., Bethel, Washington, Cert. Check Enelosed~ 18 pm. #19 Underground cable, $370'g 50 pr. #19 - $864*, 12 P~. '8' Cable $254.00* *PER M' City Clerk noted that this bid did not include a non-collusive affidavit. T. W. Com~orp, Long Island, New York, Certified Check Enclosed ............ $3,7~9.00 Annixter Pruzan, Certified Check Enclosed $50 ............... (a) $2,180.00 (b) $1,074.50; (c) $1,728.00. Motion by Con*nissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to refer bids to proper committee for study and e~--~tion and recomnendation of award, carried unanimously. Commissioner Schoneman present in meeting 11:30 a.m. ORDINANCE - PARKHURST ALLEY VACATION Clerk read, first reading , An Ordinance to vacate portion of that alley on Wheaton Way requested by Donald Parkhurst. Motion by Con~tissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve the ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Conm~issioner Stewal~t, yes; Co~missioner Schonemmn, yes. Commissioner Stewart reported that ]~ just received notice that the rate has gone up to 9.24 percent on short-term investments. CO~CIL MINI;I~S MAY 1, 1974 CON'D RONALD ROSS PROPOSED PROPERTY EXC}b%NGE (CONTINUED FROM APRIL 24 MEETING) ~dr. Ross gave background of hzs request, and stated he has the deeds prepared for review by the City Attorney. Mr. Ross stated he is willing to sell the remainder of property on Maple to the Cji7 for park purposes. Commissioner Schoneman co~nented that the City does have the ability to exchange the lend without bid call. Mayor Jarstad stated that all legal points should be carefully examined before final action. ~btion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to accept the exchange of land with Mr. Ross and refer to Attorney's office for checking, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to si.~n the deed. Mayor Jarstad asked that the motion he amended so the City Attorney's office would have to concur in legality of the transaction. Con*missioner Sehoneman stated he didn't feel this was necessary because the matter is being sent to them for checking, bbtion carried unenimously. PRESENTATION - KRAMER, C]{IN $ MAYO: COMPREHENSIVE SEWERAGE SYSTtl~ IMPROVEMENT PLAN ~'. Ronald Mayo of Kramer, Chin g Mayo ~ave a short presentation of the results of their Engineering Study. With Mr. Mayo was Dr. Liao and Mr. Victor 0blas, also of Kramer, Chin g Mayo. After the presentation, Mr. larry Lewis of the State Depaa.b~ent of Ecology (DOE) discussed the Complex Facilities Plan which is being proposed by DOE under rules and regulations set down by the Environmental Protection Agency. This would put Bremerton in with Port Orchard, Manchester, and Long Lake areas. The Con~nissioners spoke on the proposal and it was their consensus that it would be more logical for BremarTon to be included with Navy Yard City and up to Silverdale and that the City of Bremerton should be leaders in this particular area because the majority of sewer users would be in the City, and the City has already sewered most of this area. Mr. Lewis commented that this could be looked at. Mayor Jarstad suggested there be a meeting with the DOE and Kramer, Chin g Mayo, end City staff people. APPLICATION FOR AMBULANCE LICENSE Clerk presented Application for Master Ambulance License from Earl M. King, and stated that proper procedure had been followed and fees had been paid. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Con, missioner Stewart to appro;e the application, carried unanimously. TRANSIT CONTRACT CONTINUATION AGF~MENT Clerk read Agreement between City of Bremerton and Brem~rton Charleston Transportation Company to continue transit contract with this company through 1974. ~otion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve the Agreement, carried unanimously. SPECIFICATIONS - PUMP STATION ~ #13 (PREPARED BY KRAMER, CHIN g MAYO) Clerk presented Specifications prepared by Kramer, Chin, g Mayo for City of Bremerton Auxiliary Power , Pump Station #13 future construction; which was approved by the State Department of Ecology. PAY BILLS Mot-i~ by Con, missioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give a blanket approval of Vouchers No. 1669 ~JLroug-h 1756 for paSm~nt in the a~munt of $86,695.22, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3128 - APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ~ read, Second Reading, An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 3103 relating to the Water Department budget by adding a section thereto appropriating additional funds. (Kran~r, Chin g Mayo - Reservoir Covering Study g Sewerage System Study) l~tion by Conmissioner Schoneman end Conmissioner Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3128, carried as-~ows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Conmissioner Sehoneman, yes. ORDINANCE - POSITION (COP~qJNICATIONS DEPT.) Clerk read, first reading, An O~dinance creating a position of Co~m~mications Technicien II in the Conmunications Depa~b~mnt, and appropriating funds. Motion by Mayor Jarstad end Conmissioner Schoneman to approve ordinance on first reading, carried as~ows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Con~ssioner Stewart, yes; Con~nissioner Schonem~n, yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3129 - FIXING RATE OF INTEREST/WARRANTS ISSUED BY CITY Clerk read An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1939 end repealing Orclimz%nee No. 2881 and 2945, and fixing the rate of interest on all general City ~ar~%~nts issued by the City of Bremer~on and declaring an emergency. Motion by Conmissioner Stewart and Con*missioner Schoneman to pass Ordinence No. 3129. Under ~[~c-~sion: Conmissioner Stewart questioned need for the ordinance because the City really has no choice if the banks all raise their interest rate; however, stated it is required and is therefore urgent so issuance of warrants will not be delayed. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Con,missioner Stewart, yes; Comnissioner Schoneman, yes. ORDINANCE - 10% P~ALTY/DELINQUENT LICENSES (VINDING, AMUSFJ~NT MAC~{INES) Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. 347 as amended by Ordinance No. 1468, and amending Section 4 and 5 of Ordinance No. 2177 fixing penalties for non- payment of license fees on amusement end vending licenses issued in the City of Bremarton. COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 1, 1974 CON'D 0RDIN~CE - 10% PENALTY/DELINQUENT LICENSES (VENDING, AMU~ MACHINES) CON'D Conmissioner Stewart aSked why the ~iisdemeanom clause discussed last meeting was not incorporated in the o~dinanee, and Mm. Wa~gz~al explained that State law ~uld exempt this procedure. [~otion by Co~missioner Stewart and Con~nissioner Schoneman to approve o~din~nce on fipst r~ading carried as follows: Mayor Japstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Conmlissioner Schoneman, yes. ORDINANCE - SEWER SERVICE g CONNEctiON f~uRGES Cler~ r~ad, first reading, An Ordinance amending Section 5 of Ordinance No. 2984 relating to extension, expansion, replacement and hettenment of the sanitar~ sewerage system of the City of Bremer~on; providing for the monthly service char~es therefor and establishing ccnnection char~_~es. Con~%issioner Stewart explained that this o~dinance will increase cha~ges to apar. t.~nts and mobile homes; also~ discussed need for ordinance. Mayor suEEested that the interest fiKure should not be stipulated in Subsection B (Connection Charges). The ~ther~Coh~,is~ioners concurred with the suKgestion and the words "at ten percent per year" were stricken from the last line in this section. ~4otion by Commissioner Stewart and Co~m%issionea- Schoneman to approve ordinance on first readin~ with the amendment eliminating the interest figure, carTied as follows: Mayor Jarstad~ yes; Co~ssioner Stewart, yes~ Con~nissioner Schoneman~ yes. LF~SE AGREEMent -~ BROWNSVILLE WELL (ROBERT J. BULLARD) C-~rk ~ead A~eement for the City o~ Bremer~on to lease Brownsville Well to Robert J. Bullard for developin~ the water services therein for nearby residents. Motion by Con~nissioner Schoneman and Con~Lissione~ Stewart,to approve the ~ease Agreement, carried unanimously. DEED - RONALD ASLESON (PROPERI~f /HIGHLAND AVE. ) Clerk presented Statutory WarTanty Deed prepared by the City Attorney's Office for proceeding with sale of City property on HiF~land Avenue to M~. Ronald Asleson fop fee of $750.00J ~tion by Con~nissioner Schoneman and conmissioner Stewal~t to authorize the Mayor and City Cle~4< to %-~--Kn the deed, end for the City Clerk to hold the deed until receipt of $750.00 from M~. Astesc carried unanimously. SCVtOMi~EYER LEASE AGREEMENT commissioner Stewart stated he made calculations based on Assessed Valuation Increase which would amount to about $~5 over the amount the City is now paying for the lease. Commissioner Stewar~ stated he would contact M~. Schollmeyer with this offer. ~btion by Commissioner Stewal~t and Mayor Jar~tad to make an offer to Mr. SchollmeyeP to increase t~ lease payment based on increased assessed valuatic~%, carried unanimously. REPORT - CITY CLERK WashinKton Municipal Clerk's Association Meeting very interesting and informative. ~ETING ADJOURNED 1:25 p.m. ~ ~LENN k. JARSTAD, G.C. ~, SR., City Clerk TP/SP