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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/19/72 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 19, 1972 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Counci Chambers of City Hall at 9:00 A.M., PST, Wednesday, April 18, 1972. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad presiding, Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, Deputy City Clerk John Ross, City Attorney Walgren, Eddie Adams, and representative of the press. City Clerk Yeadon was attending Annual ~ntcipal Clerks Association meeting in Pasco, Washington. Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and invocation by Robert Peterson, Pastor, Emmanuel Lutheran Church. MINUTES OF APRIL 12, 1972 The Minutes of April 12, 1972, were read and approved as amended. CHANGE8 OF PAY STATUS Earlfne Lois Caldon, Clerk Secretary, Commissioner of Finance, $2.33 hr. to $463.00. Richard W. Swanson, 3rd Year Firefighter to 4th Year Firefighter, $758.00 to $793.00. John H. Davy, Jr., 2nd Year Firefighter to 3rd Year Firefighter, $723.00 to $758.00. Kathleen Henry, Clerk-Typist, Clerk's Office, $445.00 to $463.00. (EEA) Motlon by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve the changes in pay. Under'discussion: Co~aissioner Clark stated that Miss Caldon is replacing Mrs. Batterman, his former Secretary; and commented that Miss Cald6n, along with others, took the examination and ended up number one on the list and he is pleased to have her working for him. Motion carried unanimously. PAYROLL VOUCHER Acting City Clerk presented payroll voucher for the period ending April 8, 1972, in the total amour of $108,427.08, audited by Harold Fitzwater and approved by Commissioner Clark. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor 3arstad to approve payroll voucher, carried unanimously. ~PLOYEES RETIRemENT FUND FOR APRIL Acting City Clerk presented Employees Retirement Fund for April, 1972, in the total amount of $2,531.38. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to approve Employees Retirement fund for April, carried unanimously. COUNCIL MEETING MI~;TES - APRIL 19~ 1972 (Continued) LETTER - Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Acting City Clerk presented a letter dated April 14, 1972, from Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency rezarding amended outdoor fire regulations, due to action taken at a public hearing held by the Board on Wednesday, April 12. LETTER - E. C. Middleton Acting City Clerk read letter dated April 12, 19~2, from E. C. Mid~leton to Commissioners object- ing to the amount of assessment for his property on the Madrona Point LID. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad that letter be referred to the City Attorney's Office for answer to Mr. Middleton. Under Discussion: Commissioner Clark s~ate~ that if Mr. Middleton has an adequately working septic tank that does not create pollution problems he is free to remain on this, but this does not relieve him of his responsibility of paying his portion of the assessment which has made a substantial increase in the value of his property. Mr. Clark also commented that there is no basis on which an adjustment on his assessment can be made because his assessment applies to him in the same way it applies to every citizen throughout the area. Motion carried unanimously. LETTER - NATIONAL AVENUE FLOODING Actinz City Clerk read letter dated March 19, 1972, from Mrs. Stanley Eddy to the Mayor, which referred to a water main burst on National Avenue last winter which flooded with mud and silt the property owned by her mother, Mrs. Lula Ammons; stating that she felt the City is respon- sible for repairing the damage. Corm~issioner Schoneman explained that a water main break is considered in insurance terms as an "act of God", and something the City cannot control; however, he stated that if Mrs. Ammons does have a problem, the City will certainly be of assistance. ~avor Jarstad noticed Ed Heavy in the audience, who was formerly a state representative and is now a member of the King County Council, and introduced him to the Co~mnissioners. Members of the Council and City Attorney Walgren welcomed Mr. Heavy to Bremerton. Mr. Walgren stated that Councilman Heavy and himself had the privilege of serving together in the State House of Repre- sentatives, and again welcomed Mr. Heavy to the City. Mr. Heavy thanked the Council and Mr. Walgren for such a warm welcome. LETTER - UAB Acting City Clerk presented letter dated April 14, 1972, from Urban Arterial Board to Council regarding the City's six year construction program, stating that to assist local governments in preparing their six year construction programs, staff members of the UAB will be contacting City Hall offices within the next three weeks. Acting Clerk stated that all papers in connect- ion with this have been given to the City En~ineer. LETTER - Fire Prevention Inspector Pay Differential Acting Clerk presented letter dated April 13, 1972, from Jack Horton to Council, which presented a record of the pay differential for Fire Inspector, and requested that this wage differential be made part of the base pay so that it would be included in the Inspector's pension should he become disabled. ~[otion by Mayer Jarstad and Commissioner Clark that letter be referred to City Cormnission for study at a study session for a decision on the matta~. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad explained that this differential has always been paid to the Fire Inspector, but was never included in the State Retirement System. The Mayor explained further that the Council had asked Mr. Horton to get background information on this because he made a request that this differential be included in the regular part of his salary for pension .rights. Motion carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DA}fAGES Actin~ Clerk presented Claim for Damages for Kent E. Phillips in the sum of $150, which was not signed. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad that claim he referred to the City Attorney's Office for review, carried unanimously. OPEN ~EETING - 10:00 A.M. John Harnett, President of Bremerton Firefighters Local #437, requested that two changes be made in the City Council Minutes of April 5, 1972; one change which had already been amended by the Mayor during the Council Meeting of April 12, 1972, and one change where the Mayor referred to the FirefiRhter's Union as the Fireman's Union. Mr. Harnett explained that the terminology of "Fire- fighter" is much preferred over the terminology "fireman". Mayor Jarstad asked Chief Holtine if there was a state-wide resentment against calling a fireman a fireman. Chief Holtine stated that as a union member himself, he would have to agree that the terminology of "fi~effghter" is preferred. The l~ayor stated he has never regarded the terminology of "fireman" as being disre- spectful.; and if the terminology of "firefighter" is preferred, he feels it sh0u~d be ~ro~rly used in the Council Minutes. Chief Holtine explained that any uniformed personnel in the Fire Department is considered to be a firefighter, and that any time he is actively employed by the Fire Department he should be referred to as a firefighter. Commissioner Schoneman inquired as to whether their pension system is referred to as "Firefighter's" or "Fireman's" Pension System; and Chief Holtine stated it was referred to as Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Retirementll Bo~yd. ~omm~s~ioner,,Clark stated that if it was the desire of the group to be called "firefighters't rather than fzremen he commended them for their efforts, but suggeste~ that a,,firefighter not be insulted ~f he is referred to as a fireman; that the terminology of fireman is considered respectable by many people, and isn't at all meant to be an insult. M_Rotio__qn by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark that the City Council Minutes of April 5, 1972, be amended to read as "Firefighter's Union" instead of "Fireman's Union", carried unanimously. C}L~NGE ORDERS - Gold Mountain Clubhouse Acting Clerk presented Change Order No. 9 to Saule Corporation for additional work in the Gold Mountain Clubhouse, in the total amount of $2,187.15 and a total adjusted contract price of $163,824.15. ' ActinR Clerk presented Change Order No. 1 to Bud Higgs Lake Furniture for additional floor under- layment at the Gold Mountain Clubhouse, in the total amount of $596.93 and a total adjusted contract price of $7,067,03. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to approve the Change Orders, carried unanimously. REJECT BIDS - Ro~ers Street Sanitary Sewer Acting Clerk read memo dated April 17, 1972, from City Engineer to Council, which stated the bid of Renton Concrete Products was the only bid opened April 12, and upon examination by the Engineering Office it was found that the "Non-Collusion Affidavit" had not been signed and not- arized, and recommended a rejection of all bids, and a new call for bids to be opened April 26, lq72. Actin~ Clerk read memo dated April 18, 1972, from City Clerk to City Council, which stated it was the recommendation of the City Engineer that City Council reject all bids for Rogers Street San- itary Sewer because of an oversight of Concrete Products; also suggested Council authorize a second call for bids. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to reject all bids and authorize a new call for bids for Rogers Street Sanitary Sewer, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3015 Acting Clerk read AN ORDINANCE, first reading, establishing procedures for holding public hearin~ before the City Council of the City of Bremerton, and establishing application requirements for substantial development permits as required by the Shoreline Management Act of 1971; and declar- ing an emergency. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to pass Ordinance No. 3015, on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - yes, Commissioner Clark - yes, Commiss%on 8chomeman- yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3016 - Create Position Parks Dept. Acting Clerk read AN ORDINANCE, firet reading, creating a position of Groundskeeper Leadman in the Parks and Recreation Department, and declaring an emergency. ~otion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to pass Ordinance No. 3016 on first reading. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated that this Ordinance follows a decision which was made at a previous meeting and that this position will be provided for by monies in the Park Depart- ment budget. Carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - yes, Commissioner Clark - yes, Commissioner Schoneman - yes. ORDINANCE ~. RULE OF THREE Acting Clerk read ordinance, for information only, providing for the Rule of Three in appointing personnel in the City Fire and Police Departments; and declaring an emergency. Mayor Jarstad stated that Dr. Campbell, who is the Co-Director of Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington, studied both the Bremerton City Charter and Court Cases that have been in court and it was his determination that the Rule of Three already exists in the City of Bremerton and that it could be implemented at any time; and Dr. Campbell has recommended, so that there would be no doubt in anybody's mind, that the Council pass the proposed ordinance that has Just been read. Mr. Harnett read letter of protest dated April 18, 1972, from Union Members of the Bremerton Ftrefighteers to City Council, which stated they were opposed to the ordinance relating to the Rule of Three; that they are sa~isfied under present Civil Service rules; that this may lead to corruption; and they didn't feel the ordinance should be put on the books to be misused by another Administration coming into office. Mr. Harnett stated they could see no reason for this to be an emergency ordinance. Larry Beelaert, speaking for the Police'Officers Association, stated they had talked about this matter in some length in a meeting they had with the Commissioners; that the Association is opposed to the ordinance and they have sought legal advice. Mr. Beelaert stated the Association does feel the City now possesses the Rule of Three and they have accepted that much. Mr. Beelaert stated that the Association plans to sit back and see what develops; and if it is an act that is not favorable to the Association, they do plan to take some type of action. Commissioner Clark suggested that concerned departments not be a~ratd of the practices that the writers of the City Charter 30 years ago, and the people themselves, imposed upon the City. He stated he felt it should be recognized that what we are speaking of today is what was the inten- tion of the City Charter in 1942, when it was passed. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - APRIL 19~ 1972 (Continued) Commissioner Clark stated the only places in Washington where the Rule of One is applied is in small cities that have no Civil Service provision at all; therefore, in the absence of this, come under the State Civil Service Law. Mr. Clark stated that in cities such as Bremerton, where by charter the City has created a Civil Service System, it has never been intended that this city be treated under the State laws; that the city has laws of its own. Mr. Clark then explained that from the day the Charter was passed, the Rule of Three has been in effect for all city em- ployees, including firefighters and police officers; and at that time the Civil Service Commis- sion and others chose not to recognize the Rule of Three as applied to policeman and firefighters, and thought they were acting under the State laws versus the City Charter. Mr. Clark stated that because of practice and custom over a number of years has been operating at times differently than the Rule of Three, it is proper and correct to pass this ordinance to eliminate any possible doubt that the Rule of Three is in effect;and stated this was the only purpose of the ordi~ance. b~r. Harnett asked Commissioner Clark why the ordinance reads to apply to firefighters and police officers, and not all city employees. Commissioner Clark explained that the Rule of Three has been applying to all other departments since 1942; that the Rule of Three should also have been applying to Police and Fire Departments, but was not recognized in these two departments. Commissioner Clark stated he felt no examination, no matter how accurate, can determine by the highest score who is the best person for the Job without a doubt. He explained that with the Rule of Three, when it comes to an appointment of a Job, the three applicants scoring highest on the examination are certified and then all three applicants have an equal chance to receive the next appointment. Commissioner Clark commented that the appointing officer may be influenced heavily by the top grade, but he will weigh with this other factors to be considered. Commissioner Clark stated that the Rule of Three has been in effect all through the State for years; and Seattle has the Rule of Five or 25% of the eligibility list. Mr. Harnett asked Mr. Clark if this Rule of Five could possibly have started some of the corrup- tion in Seattle. He also commented that he doesn't want Bremerton to be, or end up, like Seattle. Commissioner Clark stated that if there is corruption in Seattle, it is because there were men employed in Seattle who are corruptible; that he believes the Bremerton policemen and firefighters are not that kind of people; and he doesn't feel they need a crutch to hang on to in order to maintaln their integrities, and he doesn't feel the Rule of Three is going to corrupt them. b{ayor 3arstad stated that when he served with Chief 3ohn Plouf, one of Chief Plouf's main points was that the implementation of the Rule of Three would be beneficial to the Police Department; and he (the mayor) thought the Departmental Evaluation was put into effect because of the absence of the Rule of Three. Delbert McNeal, Police Officer, questioned the Mayor as to how he felt he qualified to pick the top three out of all the men who qualify. The Mayor explained that he does not Dick the top three men; that they become one of the top three men through competitive examination; and at that point he would receive a recommendation from the chief of the department. Mr. McNeal asked the Mayor how he felt he could determine which of the three men qualified best for the Job. Mayor Jarstad stated that he would imagine that the recommendation of the staff people that are supervising this man had been weighed most heavily prior to any decision a Mayor or Commissioner may make. Mr. McNeal commented that employment could be taken care of without this third party making a choice. The Mayor stated that he was not the third party, that he was the one party, through the obliga- tion and responsibility of an elected official, and that this responsibility is to run the uni- formed departments; that there is only one decision, which is weighed most heavily on the recom- mendation of the chief of the department. Mr. McNeal asked the Mayor why the Council feels they have to pass the ordinance on the Rule of Three as an emergency ordinance if they are already operating under it. The b~yor stated that he doesn't feel this has to be passed on an emergency ordinance; but many of the city ordinances are passed this way because they go into effect that much quicker. Commissioner Clark stated that under the Rule of Three, an examination is taken to determine the three people With the highest score; then these three people are referred to the appointing offi- cer who exercises his Judgement as to which of those three .is going to be the best man for the particular Job; and then the appointing officer consults with his commissioner and they collect- ively make a Judgement as to the best person for the Job. Mr. Clark explained that the two re- maining are still on top of the list, and the next time the opening is up they will he among the three who will be elegible again. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - APRIL 19~ 1972 (Continued) Commissioner Clark commented that Just because a man is on top of the list by receiving the highest test score, doesn't necessaryily mean he is the best all-around man for the Job. ~r. ~cNeal questioned the Council as to whether the Departmental Evaluation will be taken out and replaced by the Rule of Three; that if this was the case, he could possibly agree to it. Commissioner Clark stated that the Departmental Evaluation was instituted as a substitute, in a sense, for the Rule of Three, and was illegally instituted and should not he part of the examina- tion. Mr. McNeal then questioned the Mayor as to whether or not he was going to have the Departmental Evaluation removed. Mayor Jarstad stated that this was an area that was under close study at the present time as a result of letters from Dr. Campbell, and the Council is trying to organize all the Civil Service rules and regulations; that there have been errors made in the past and he felt this Departmental Evaluation will be handled. The Mayor stated he certainly hoped that all city elected officials would make fair and appro- priate Judgments, and that it is the elected official's responsibility to evaluate and ask test- imony. The Mayor stated he thought a fear had developed that someone in an elected position was going to attempt to set up some sort of a "buddy favor political machine" in the departments; and he felt those people who are elected by the electorate have progressed beyond that concept. Mayor Jarstad felt this is an insult to his personal integrity as an elected official, and stated he has confidence in the abilities of an elected official to do his ]ob. Mr. ~cNeal asked the May or how he felt he could evaluate a person he didn't know very well. The Mayor stated he would certainly be able to evaluate the recommendations. ~r. Harnett asked the Council to reconsider presenting the Rule of Three ordinance as an emer- gency, and put it through the regular 30 day period. Commissioner Clark stated he thought the ordinance was presented with an emergency clause through Dr. Campbell; that it doesn't necessarily need the emergency clause. Commissioner Clark suggested that Council approve ordinance on first reading as a regular ordin- ance, and present ordiance for second reading at next meeting. Commissioner Schoneman stated the ordinance should be read for information purposes only, which was the earlier intent of the Council. The Council discussed making two changes in the ordinance which were requested during the test- imony; one change to remove the emergency clause, and one change to make clear that this Rule of Three is in effect for all City employees. The ordinance was read for information purposes only andit was decided that the adjusted ordin- ance be presented at the next Council meeting. Mayor Jarstad requested the City Attorney to speak on behalf of Dr. Campbell. City Attorney Walgren stated he has discussed the Rule of Three with the Council, and they have gone over in some detail the reasoning behind Dr. Campbell's legal opinion. Mr. Walgren stated that in his opinion, this is a legal ordinance. Commissioner Schoneman asked if the passage of this ordinance would have any bearing or effect on a particular case that is now before the Civil Service Co~ission. City Attorney Walgren stated that in his opinion, at this point, the ordinance would have no effect upon any pending situation. Commissioner Clark stated the Rule of Three has been in effect for all City employees, including firefighters and Police officers, since the City Charter was written; but for years it has been assumed that the Rule of Three does not apply to flrefighters and police officers. Commissioner Clark stated that Dr. Campbell, after reviewing the City Charter, felt it was the remponsibility of the Council to '~nforce the laws and rules of the Charter. Mr. Clark stated that because this Rule of Three has been ignored by the Police and Fire Departments for so many years, the only way to make clear that the Rule of Three is in effect is to pass an ordinance recognizing it. Co~isstonsr Clark stated that Dr. Campbell is a former Professor at Law at the University of Washington; was a legal representative of the Bureau of Governmental Research at the University of Washington for years; and is now Co-Director of the Washington Municipal Research Council. Mr. Clark stated that Dr. Campbell is recognized by any person with a law degree as the top authority in the State on municipal law. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - APRIL 19~ 1972 (Continued) ~. Haraett stated the police officers and firefighters agree that Dr. Campbell is a qualified lawyer and a very fine person; however, he wanted it brought out that Dr. Campbell works for the Association of Washington Cities. Mr. Clark stated that Dr. Campbell is not employed by the Association of Washington Cities and never lms been; that he w~rks very closely with the Association of Washington Cities for the reason that he is doing municipal research. ORDINANCE - Emergency and Temporary appointment of personnel Acting Clerk read, for information purposes only, AN ORDINANCE providing for emergency and tem- porary administrative appointment of personnel. ~{r. Narnett asked the Council if this was an emergency ordinance; and the Mayor told him it was not an emergency ordinance. Mr. Harnett stated that firefighters of local 437 plan to discuss this ordinance in mediation with the Council, and requested that the ordinance not be approved until after mediation; that they were opposed to the ordtnance~and felt it was in direct violation of the Firefighters con- tract. C~tssioner Clark discussed the ordinance with Mr. Harnett and explained exactly what the ordin- ance meant. Chief }~ltine stated he would like the opportunity to meet with the City Attorney and discuss the legal liability of acting officers. He stated that in a case of emergency where he cannot reach an officer and finds it necessary to appoint another person he knows is qualified, he would like to be able to appoint this man as acting officer; and the reason for the extra pay is to make this man liable for his actions. Chief Holtine stated that fire departments are liable and respon- sible for their action s during a fire. Chief Holtine commented that he felt he should have had more of an opportunity to speak on this situation. ORDINANCE NO. 3017 Acting Clerk read, 1st reading, AN ORDINANCE declaring the need for condemnation of a strip of land in and through certain real property for the purpose of constructing and installing a sani- tary sewer pipe line and lift pump station; and amending Ordinance No. 3011; and declaring an emergency. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3017 ob first reading, car- ried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - yes, Commissioner Clark - yes, Co~mmissioner Schoneman - yes. REDFORD ENGINEER - 4th & Washington Acting Clerk read memo dated April 19, 1972, from City Engineer to City Council, requesting Redford Engineers be authorized to proceed with engineering work for traffic signal on Fourth Street and Washington under provisions of their basic contract for Washington Avenue. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to authorize Redford Engineers to proceed witb work on Fourth Street and Washington Avenue. Under discussion: CommissiQner Schoneman. stated this was a UAB project and with the new installation, this location will conform with the lights on Burwell, Sixth Street and all the other improvements. FRANCNISE - LID #312 ACTING Clerk read memo dated March 31, 1972, from Asst. City Engineer to Commissioner Schoneman regardin~ Franchise for LID 312, Phinney Bay. Acting clerk also presented two documents to he signed from Kitsap County Board of Commissioners: (1) Three copies of the recently approved Franchise for the City of Bremerton to construct, operate and maintain a sewerage system on Phinney Bay; and (2) Three copies of the "Acceptance of Franchise". Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that the Mayor be authorized to sign and to refer documents to the City Attorney's Office, carried unanimously. Mayor Jarstad left the meeting at 11:40 A.M. for 7 minutes. CHANGE ORDER - Pacific Avenue (lst to 6th Street) Acting Clerk read letter dated April 18, 1972, from City Engineer to City Council, recommending that Change Order No. 3 to Select Contractors be approved; and that the Change Order represents a cost which is about 12% below the engineer's estimate. Acting Clerk then presented Change Order No. 3 to Select Contractors for (1) catch basin vertical extension and (2) rebuilding six manholes on Pacific Avenue, in the total amount of $3,752.22. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to approve the Change Order. Under dis- cussion: Commissioner Schoneman stated that this was an UAB project and will be handled By the City engineering force; the City will be obligated to pay 10% of the cost, and the State will pay the rest. He stated this will be done on the basis of the City's engineering inspection. Motion carried unanimously. REPORTS Commissioner Schoueman: 1. The Bremerton Municipal Golf Course parking lot and road is now prepared for paving and with weather pe~mitting should be done within the next ten days. 2. Water Distribution is constructing a water llne on Cart Boulevard at Kitsap Lake and replacing old thin steel pipe the city inherited from Kitsap Lake Water District which is unusable at the present time. (Mayor Jarstad was now present at the meeting.) COUNCIL MEETING ~INUTES - APRIL 19, 1972 (Continued) 3. Domsea will be planting approximately 50 thousand salmon today in the spillway leading from Gorst Creek pump stations. 4. City's logging operation, which was estimated to be about 70 thousand dollars this year, is now 13 thousand dollars toward that goal. 5. The Domsea fish plant agreement with the City included their purchase of 500 feet of chain link fence for the protection of children and others who use Otto Jarstad Park from falling in the spillway. 6. Reservations have already been made for the use of Otto Jarstad Park for the weekends of July and August. 7. Main spillway at Casad Dam has now reached its peak and has been overflowing, not in any great amount, since approximately the first of March. 8. Heavy equipment operators in all areas of Public Works will be taking Driver's test for Heavy Equipment, which is a new regulation of the Washington State Patrol; and commented the City should possibly pay the fees for this. 9. Met with consulting engineer Barmen to review the Trenton Avenue UAB project that has been funded and plans will be drawn. Ail field information has been obtained and the project consists of impmovements from East 16th to Stoneway. 10. Discussed at some length vandalism consisting of pulling newly planted trees over on Washing- ton Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Street, which was noted at 6:00 A.M. Sunday morning. Commissioner Clark: 1. Reported on the progress of changes in the bus runs that were put into effect last month (changes listed in Minutes of March 29, 1972); and stated the buses are running satisfactorily with the changes. Eddie Adams presented a contribution to the Carillon Bells from ~rs. JeAnne Hembree; Edwardsville, Pennsylvania, in memory of John Dion. Mr. Schoneman showed his thanks for the contribution and stated this along with other contributions will allow for the selection of another musical tape. Mr. Adams then cormnented on his disappointment regarding the vandalism on Washington Avenue of Dulling down trees and suggested that an organization "Citizen Bank Radio Operators" would be a free source of information to the City if they could keep on eye on this area. Mayor Jarstad: 1. Complimented East and West High School Music Departments for musical play "Pajama Game" they presented last week in Coontz Auditorium. Meeting adjourned 12:00 Noon. APPROVED: