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COUNCIL MEETING
October 20, 1971
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, at 9:00 A.M., P.D.T., Wednesday, October 20, 1971.
Attedning were: Mayor Jarstad, presiding, Co~missioner Clef, Commissioner Schoolman, City
Clerk Yeadon, City Attorney Walgren, Mr. Eddie Adams and members of the press and radio.
Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation by Rev. John Rupert, Pastor of
First Free Methodist Church.
Clerk read minutes of the October 13, 1971, meetin.
Motion by Co~issioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve the minutes of the OCtober 13
meeting and also the minuteso:ofhth~ep~ember 27, and October 6, meetings, carried unanimously
EMPLOYMENTS
David L. George , Jr. - EEA - Helper - Water Distribution - $630.00 - 10-20-71
Vance L. Mottinger - EEA - Equipment Operator - Water Supply - $662.50 - 10-26-71
Pam Westhoff - Playleader - Parks and Recreation - $2.50 hr. - 10-16-71
John Austin - Extra ~abor - Street Dept. - $2.25 hr. - 10-20-71
Motion by co~mmissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve employments.
Discussion : Co~mliss~oner Schoneman stated that there are still three more employees to
hire under the EEA program and people are presently being interviewd for the positions.
Motion carried unanimously.
Edwar Euritt - Extra Labor (Parking Attendent ) Treasurer - $2.00 hr. - 10-4-71
Gwin Marie Lund - Extra Help - Trasurer and Wate~Offics - @$2.19 hr. - 10-1-71
Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to approve these two employments, carried
unanimously.
CHANGE OF PAY STATUS-POSITION CHANGE
Richard W. Forrester - From Patrolman to Juvenile Officer - Police Dept. - $793.00 to
$845.50 - Effective 10-16-71.
Pamela M. Calnan - Part time Playleader, Guitar Instructor - Parks and Reacreatton,
$3.05 hr. - Effective 10-1-71.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve the change of pay status.
Carried unanimously.
PAYROLL VOUCHER
Clerk presented, payroll voucher for the pay period ending September 30, 1971, in the amount
of $127,025.10, audited by Harold Fitzwater and approved by CommissionerVClark.
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Schoneman to approved payroll voucher. Carried unani-
mously.
RETIREMENT LIST - OCTOBER
Clerk presented retirement list in the amount of $2,531.38.
MOTION BY Cu~,iseloners Clark and Schoneman to approve payment of the retirement amounts
carried unanimously.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
1. Filed on October 19, 1971, by Ellis 1. Shreeve, Jr., of 2023 Marine Drive, Bremerton,
in the amount of $133.23, claiming that a city vehicle backed into his car while parked
behind the ~1 Fire Station. Insurance Company will be notified.
2. Claim filed on October 13, 1971, by Peninsula Truck Lines, Inc., 4911Kean St.,
BremerCon, for a total of $50.26. This claim alleges that one of their trucks sank into
the roadway and had to be towed away. Insurance company has been notified.
3. Claim filed October 15, 1971, by Donald J. Fay, 3094 Rocky Point Road., Bremerton,
for $1,906.00. Circumstances of the claim allege to be that a City Police car collided
head on with mr. Fay's automobile while the Police car was on the wrong side of the
street. Insurance Company will be notified.
TAXICAB DRIVER LICENSE
Clerk presented ap~lication from Doanld. M. Ireland by Chief of Police.
MOtion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to approve application, carried unanimously.
WRECKED POLICE CAR
Clerk read memo from Cheif of Police, dated October 1, 1971, requesting that police car
# 74 license D16874, be surveyed due to damage caused from accident, andthe cost of
repair exceeds the value of the car. Recommendation was that bids be obtained for the
car to be sold for parts oi Junk. Mayor Jarstad co~ented that this appears to be a proper
request and discussed the number of damages being sustained to Police Department cars
recently and reported chat action is being taken to stop the nummeous accidents.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Com~issioner Clark to surplus the car, and the City Clerk be
instructed to dispose of the car to the best interest of the City. carried unanimously.
(minutes - October 20, 1971 - Continued)
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Veteran's Day - Mayor Jarstad Proclamation of Veteran's Day, Monday, OCtober 25, 1971.
2, Navy Day - Mayor's Proclamation for Navy Day, October 27, 1971.
MUTUAL AID FIREFIGHTING AGREEMENT - CITY i%ND DISTRICT #11
Clerk stated that the Assistand Fire Chief had furnished an agreement to renew the present
Mutual Aid Agreement, and the form is identical with the one previously entered into between
the parties.'
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to authorize the renewal of the Mutual Aid
Pact. Carried unanimously.
A~REEMENT - DISTRICT # 7
Clerk read memo from Mr. Parker, City Engineer, to Co~aissioner Schoneman, recommeflding
that an agreement be signed between Kitsap County Fire Protection District # 7 and the
City of Bremerton, for that portion of the watershed which was recently annexed to the
City. This agreement was previously approved by the City Council and was acceptable with
the Fire District, except the original description was for a larger area than actually
annexed. The agreement was presented to the City Council for their approval. Commissioner
Schoneman commented that the agreement will have to be amended when another portion of
the watershed is annexed.
Motion by Commissioner Schonaman and Mayor Jarstad to approved the agreement, carried
unanimously.
8~A~-~GHWAY AGREEMENT # GC - 2989
Clerk read memo from City Engineer to City Attorney, in which he stated that onecopy of
th agreement was forwarded for approval as to form and the memo was endorsed by Gordon
Walgren, City Attorney, that the agreement was so approved. Mr. Parker was called upon
by Commissioner Schoneman to brief the Council on the import of the agreement. Mr. Parker
stated that basically it covers the use of certain city streetsduring construction of
the freeway, by heavy equipment, and providing for the maintenance thereof, and then the
State and the City to get together and make a survey of the roads to be used, to determine
their condition. After the constuction is over to make another survey to bring the streets
up to good condition. The State will reimburse the City for the difference of what the
costs will be to bring these roads back to good condition and what the City would have
spent to normally maintain these roads. Heavy equipment will damage the roads more than
normal traffic. This is a normal type of agreement to cover such use. Clerk presented
the agreement for the Council's consideration.
Motion ~y Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to approve the agreement. Carried unanimously.
PLAQUE - PARKING GARAGE
Clerk read a memo from City Engineer to City Council, dated October 8, 1971, forwarding a
print of the garage plaque, which is in accordance with a sketch originally~submitted by
Wick Construction Company.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that the City Council approve the plaquw
as prepared by Wick Construction Company. Carried unanimously.
LAND EXCHANGE PROPOSAL - STATE AND WATER DEPARTMENT
Clerk read a letter dated September 29, 1971, from the Department of Natural Resources to
Mayor Jarstad ( Attention: Commissioner Schoneman), which stated that the state has
negotiated a Land Exchange Proposal with the City of Bremerton. Attched to the letter was
a list of seven items which the City must supply in order to complete an exchange. The
letter asks for a preliminary title report for City ownership and an ezplanation of the
authority to enter into an exchange. The letter further stated that the schedule of land
examination would probably be planned for early winter.
Motion ~y Commissioner Schoneman and Co~issioner Clark that the City proceed with the
land exchange, and the resolution be prepared by the City Attorney to show the intent of
the City to acquire by exchange.
Discussion: Comissioner Schoneman commented that the City will have no need forour land;
that it is on the north and south side of Tahuya Lake and the city will have retained
ownership of land that is touching Tahuya Lake; and that the City has 40~s for which he
sees no reason to keep. In exchange, the City will have the state owned land around Gold
Mountain that is draining into the Casad Lake area. This exchange is one of the efforts
to acquire eventually, a thousand acres, and this represents quire a portion of the total.
Our approach to Pope and Talbot will have to by by purchase and not exchange and it is
necessary to acquire all the drainage into our main water supply so tha~ no one in the
future may obstruct or impair the use of the water. This is an ideal exchange. It was
initiated by the state, who desires a permanent easement across our land. Commissioner
Sch0neman had a map and showed the CITY Council the area proposed to be exchange.
HOtion carried unanimously.
ECOLOGY - SHORELINE ACT
Clerk read letter dated September 24. 1971, from John A. Biggs, Director, Department of
Ecology, addressed to George Plescher, which asked for his cooperation inassisting the
City in complying with Section 7 of the Shoreline Act, which directs the various jurisdic-
tions to submit within six months from July 1, 1971, letters stating that they propose to
complete an inventory and develop master programs for shorelines. Also, the department
asked for the name of the person in the City who should be contacted by the public for permit
applications.
(Minutes - City Council Meeting - October 20, 1971 - Continue~
Clerk stated that he had discussed this with George Plescher, who would be responsible to
make the inventory and develop master programs and be the City representative for public
contaote.
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve the reqnest 6f the Department
of Ecology, carried unanimously.
HEALTH DEPAHTMENT DENIAL - MOTEL AND RESTAURANT
Clerk read a copy of a ltter form Bremerton-Kitsap County Department of Health, to the
Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle, which recommended the denial of an application for a
permit to construct a bulkhead, placing a fill, installation of piling and floats, and the
construction of a motel and restaurant building, based on the unavailability of sewers to
ser~e thses buildings. The letter also referred to a Department of fisheries letter which
Wtated that it was mandatory for sewage and garbage facilities to be installed on shore, and
finally, the letter asked to have complete plans made availabe. Clerk stated that the
development refeered to was apparently that plan by Bremers Real Estate. Commissioner Clark
co~nented that the development of a motel here is of extreme importance to the City as a
whole. The objection is tr~e at the moment. Commissioner Schonoman commented that it will
notbe true after next spring. Commissioner Clark sated the reasons given should not be
the basis for denial, and Commissioner Schoneman stated that at this time a sump and
pump could be installed for a connection to existing sewer lines which are now available.
Commissionr Clark stated that some action should be taken at this time on the letter, and
Mr. Schoneman stated the would like to view the matter. Mayor Jarstad remarked that also
it was the Port Commission's recommendation that they would disapproved because there is
a contemplated development study getting under way. Howez~er, he said that the City
Council and the Port Commission were going to have to sit dow~ and consult wit~ all parties.
He stated further, that information was ~tx~ that the motel development would fit into
the whole development and this would kill one development that would fit in the overall
development. Commissioner Clark co~ented that the City COuncil, as important members of
the Board of Health, should have had more advance notice of this recommendation.
Motion by Commissioner Schonamau and Commissioner Clark that the letter be set aside for
study and possible action at next week's meeting. Carried unanimously.
MADRONA POINT - L.I.D. - MIDDLETON
City Clerk introduced letter dated October 7, 1971, addressed to the City Commissioners
from Edwin C. Middleteon of Madrona Point, who asked that his assessment be adjusted in
light of the ruling of the Surperior Court in the case of "Pearce vs. City of Bremerton."
Motion ~y Mayor Jarstad and Commlssionr Clark to refer the letter to the City Attorney.
Carried unanimously.
Commissioner Schoneman read a ltter he had received form Walter F. Evans and family, which
expressed their appreciation for the good Job of getting the sewer line installed and gave
apprecitation to plumbing inspector, Briggs, for his assistance in their being able to make
the sewer connection.
COUNTY AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN
Clerk presented a letter dated October 6, 1971, to the Mayor and Commissioners, from Reid,
Middleton and Associates, In.c, of Edmonds, which included a copy of a report prepared for
the Port of Bremerton, which provides a development guide for the airport. Mayor ordered
the report filed.
STATE HIGHWAY AGREEMTNt# 2948
C mrk read memo from City Engineer to City Council wh;:ch attached an agreement between the
state, City of Bremerton, and Kitsap Cou~ty Sewer District ~1 ( Navy Yard City), which has
been under review for about three months. It has been referred to the City Attorney and
has approval to form. The memo stated that the agreement covers the relocation of sanitary
sewer facilities required by the extension of the freeway. The District ~1 sewers will be
relocated at state expense because they are on easements, and the City sewers must be
relocated for the most part at City expense, because they are principally on street right-
of-ways. If each system was relocated separately, the cost to the state would be $73,431.00,
and the cost to the City would be $28,607.00. Through the elimination of duplication of
relocation and the City and the district entering into Joint use of some facilities, these
costs are deduced to $67,457.00 for the state and $18,623.00 for the City. The district has
requested the following changes in the agreement which will not affect the City's interests
and which changes the state has agreed to make':
Page 7. Second line Delete the work "combined" Third line delete the words"City of
Bremerton" add Statement: "Plan 4 will vest ownership in Kitsap County Sewer District
No. 1.
Page'8. "Plan 4-Joint System "delete the word "Joint".
the memo recommended that the agreement be signed with the understanding the state will
make the changes noted. Commissioner Clark asked Mr. Parker about the title to the various
sewer lines and how the sewer maintenance charges were going to be related to the lines,
end Schonoman stated that a maintenance agreement was goin~ to be worked out and that this
was not involved with the agreement at this time. Mr. Parker commented that basically the
sewer district would maintain the lines that were theirs, and the City would maintain the
lines that were the City's , except on the west aide of the freeway inthe area know~ es Whiskey
Gulch, where the City would maintain the district line because the City would be getting the
greatest use of this portion of the lines.
(MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING - OCTOBER 20, 1971, CONT.)
Mr. Parker also confirmed the statement of Commissioners' Schoneman's that the
maintenance agreement still has to be worked out between the City and the District.
Commissioner Schoneman briefed the provisions of the agreement so the Council
members would know its content.
Motion by Commissioners Schonemand and Clark that the City accept the agreement and
affix the necessary signatures, carried unanimously.
Mayor Jarstad asked the City Attorney to re-evaluate the contract for taking care
of the sewage of Navy Yard City because the present costs are not Justified under
any standards of today's cost.s. They Mayor wished the City Attorney to bring the
matter to the point where renegotiation could he conducted.
GOLP CLUB BUILDING
Architect Gilman gave a short report on the progress of the Gold Mountain Golf
Club House Building. He stated that the contractor is approximately ten days behind
schedule, not because of his own fault, but because of the work being done by mechanical
subcontractors. Mr. Gilman gave a report of the percentage of completion of various
portions of the building, and stated that there had been some ~ minor alterations
but there was no cost to the City except in the case where Mr. Tyson wanted to make
provision for a future folding door across the center of the banquet hall. In this
case, by adding to the roof structure additional trusses and supports for a pric~
increase of $145.00 plus sales tax. M~. Gilman said he had approved ~he change order
and hoped it met with the City Council's approval.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the change order of
$145.00 plus sales tax, carried unanimously.
Mr. Gilman stated there were several other small changes without change in cost:
food service area; also, small office to be built; Mr. Tyson has decided agianst
carpeting in the banquet hall; would leave out Janitor room on main floor as more
room was needed at golf pro shop. Mr. Gilman stated that he was working on speci-
fications for bid call for kitchen equipment,carpeting and septic tank.
OPEN MEETING - 10:00 A.M.
Lt. Gary Larson of the Fire Department presented Commissioner Schoneman with a check
for Carillon Bell Fund, of $500, and stated it was a personal contribution from
each member of Local t437. Commissioner Schoneman gave his appreciation for this fine
contribution andC~l ALSO CONgratulated the department for th~%-.gift.. Mayor Jaretad
also thanked.Lt. Larson for the donation.
Commissioner Schoneman gave a report of the total contributions received from the
three employee groups, stating $500.00 received from fire fighters, $500.00 from
police officers, and $667.60 from non-uniformed employees. As of today there is
$9,223.36 in the fund.
Commissioner Schoneman reported that Mr. Kruse, Secretary of the Association, had
received a letter from Russell S. Howard, who stated that Mass. Co. has decided to
comme~ee manufacturing of the bells.
Eddie Adams s~ated he has two other cont~ibutions and it is safe to say that the
fund has hit $10,000.00. Commissioner Schoneman thanked Mr. Adams and the members
of the association for their efforts in raising fund.
HEARINGS
Mayor Jarstad stated that there were three hearings scheduled for 10:00 a.m. today,
and that they were listed on the agenda as follows:
Joseph Mentor - Parking variance
John B. Holford - Rezone
Crawford/Marler - Appeal of Rezone Application
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to donduct the hearings in the order,
as shown on the agenda. Carried unanimously.
5~ntor Variance:
Clerk stated he had published notice of continuation of public hearing for the second
time, and one original notice of public hearing, and stated he had a letter from Joe
b~ntor, dated October 20, 1971, asking that the City Council postpone hearing and have
the meeting reset in approximately sixty days, because he is still working on other
means of supplying parking. Commissioner Clark asked Assistant City Attorney Kamps if
the City Council could postpone the hearing on request of the applicant and not set an
exact date at this time, and still make it possible to have a hearing at a future date,
and can the City Council recess for an indefinite period? Mr. [amps advised that the
(b~mcil could recess the hearing and have a notice published, thus preserving the rights
of parties involved who are interested in the request for a parking variance. Joe Mentor
was present and asked for postponement.
bMtion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad that the hearing be recessed to a future
~'~ approximately sixty days hence, with the new date to be announced through the formal
legal channels. Carried unanimonsly.
(Minutes - City Council Meeting - October 20, 1971)
l[olford Rezone:
Clerk read letter from Dorothy Smith, Secretary, Planning Commission, to the Mayor and
Co,mci l, dated September 21, 1971, which stated that thc Planning Commission on Septem-
ber 15, 1971, had..held,puhlie: hearing and recommended rezone for approval from R-1 to R-2
for apartments, with the restriction that density be limited to fifteen to twenty dwelling
units per acre, which is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. Attached to the
letter were excerpts of the minutes of September 1S, the staff review, and complete file.
Clerk stated that this hearing comes to the Council based on Planning Commission Resolution
# 219, which recommended the rezone with the density limitation. Clerk read staff review
which had been presented when the rezone request was for a nursing home, most Of the in-
formation being the same for the apartment rezone request. Clerk then read the minutes of
the Planning Commission ,Xleeting of September 1S, 1971, and then reported that he had posted
and mailed notices and had published the notice of public hearing.for the present time.
blr. Plescher spoke before the Council on the following points:
1) lie pointed out the area to be rezoned and the surrounding dwellings and buildings
on a map.
2) Stated there is a relatively high bank around the property and some dwellings hack
of the area.
3) On a larger map he showed the area to be rezoned.
4) Pointed out the site of the rezone on the Comprehensive Plan b{ap, and its relation
to surrounding areas.
bit. Clark questioned if this rezone was from R-1 to R-2 because he felt the Council had
approved the property to R-2 for a nursing home at a previous hearing. Mr. Plescher stated
that essentially its from R-1 to R-2 nursing home, and from R-1 to R-2 apartments, but
that the ordinance and site plan }lad not been recorded from the first hearing and tile City
Attorney's office had advised that the applicant should go through the full procedure again.
~Ir. Bloom was present, representing Mr. llolford, but had no conments to make and there was
no one present to oppose the rezone.
btotion by Co~missioners Schoneman and Clark that the rezone be approved from R-1 to R-2
1-~ apartment house use, with the restriction that density be limited to fifteen to twenty
dwelling tmits per acre. blotion carried unanimously.
Crawford/[~arler Rezone Appeal:
Clerk read a letter from Dorothy Smith, Secretary of the Planning Commission, to the City
C. onncil, dated September 21, 1971, which stated that the Planning Commission had denied
the rezone request from R-1 to B-3. Attached to the letter were excerpts from the Planning
Commission [tinutes of September 15, and August 4, 1971, together with the staff review and
the complete file; also forwarded letter of appeal. Clerk read letter dated September 20,
1971, from James ~lunro, giving notice of appeal from the decision of the Planning Con~nission
which denied the rezone; also read letter from Kenneth R. Crawford, dated September 18, 1971,
appealing the .action of the Bremerton Planning Commission. City Clerk stated he had posted
and mailed notices and advertised the public hearing in the local newspaper. Clerk read
staff review, dated October 4, 1971, and minutes of Planning Commission August 4 and Septem-
ber 15, 1971, and then read from a copy of a letter addressed from Mel Marler and Ken Craw-
ford to the City Planning Commission, dated September 15, 1971, asking of the present zoning
on the small triangular pices of property on the north side of Crawford Avenue. Clerk read
the reply, which stated the zoning is B-3 according to Ordinance #2692 (Annexation Ordinance).
Clerk read from a copy of a letter dated September 16, 1971, addressed to blel Marler, from
the Kitsap County Planning Commission Director, which answered Mr. Marler's question on the
zoning of lots 26 and 27, Block # 1, Brentwood Park, Kitsap County, Washington.
"liXCI{PT the Easterly 295 feet of the Northerly 404 feet, more or less, and EXCEPT the
l!asterly 190 feet of the South 40 feet of said ~ot 27, EXCEPT that portion taken for State
llighway. The West 105 feet of the South 60 feet of North 67 feet of the East 295 feet of
Lot 27, Block 1, Brentwood Park, Kitsap County, Washington."
Prior to its annexation to the City of Bremorton, the letter stated this property was
in a commercial zone. Attached to the letter was a copy of the area map showing the tract
zoned commercial.
George Plescher, City Plmmer, spoke on the following matters:
I)
l.and use - Placed map on the bulletin stand, which was the land use at the present
time in the general area and specific area involved. Mr. Plescher stated that he wanted to
correct a statement set forth in the staff review, in which it was stated that Crawford Drive
is a narrow residential street, that he has now found out the street is a 65 ft. right-of-
way, along the top portion of Crawford Drive.
2) Mr. I'lescher stated that while the City maps showed the area there as residential,
that checking found they should have been marked con,hernial area (B-3 and B-2) and the rest
R-1. The red area shown on the map had been zoned while the property was in the City, to
3) blt. Plescher showed the Comprehensive Plan Map which shows the area as recom~nded
for low and medi~ iow density.
Conmissioner Schoneman asked ~{r. Plescher when was the plat created? lie stated there
~vas no date on it but it was a long time ago, and Mr. Schoneman remarked that the old [itsap
l[ighway was constructed in the years 1939 to 1940, and that plat existed prior to that time,
so that if there had been some means of ingress to this property, that would have continued
with it in their highway construction. Mayor Jarstad asked if the cutthrough of Crawford
Drive was put through prior to the construction of the freeway or after, and were the homes
constructed after the road was put through and had direct access? Mr. Burchfield stated
there was never a road there before. A woman in the audience, unidentified, stated that
Crawford l)rive was a new access, that the traffic formerly went down Brentwood Drive and then
(Mlmrrt~s - CITY COUNCIL bflSETING - October 20, 1971, Cont.)
over ;~hat is now the new freeway. ~lr. Crawford stated the street was put through before
the houses were built and it was shown on the plat. That the houses were there first,
the street was platted and was put in by himself. Commissioner Clark comnented there
seemed to be conflicting statements whether the houses were there before Crawford Drive
was put through. Mr. Crawford stated he had done the development, that the street was
there anti houses built. The womn again stated they used Brentwood until the new highway
came through. Mr. Crawford stated both views were essentially correct, that Crawford Drive
was a pretty steep climb to come up to the highway and it was easier to use the ether
access, that the street was there, but rough.
PROPONEt{I'S - - -
)qr..lames Munro, attorney, spoke for Crawford/Marler.
1) Site Plan - The matter of a site plan in order to get a rezone when changing from
one class~-~n of zoning to another, brings up a question as to the legali.ty of requir-
ing that a site plan be presented; and that then the planning Coranission would be making
a decision on the site plan rather than on the general classification of the area. This
gives rise to a personal type of decision. Mr. ~kmro called attention to the fact that
in some cases the applicant does not know just what the area is to be used for, whereas
another person who is already in a particular area such as R-1 or B-3 does not have to meet
these raluirements~ but can put in anything that the zoning area permits, lie stated that
the purpose of the zoning is to be able to put it on a map so that anyone can know what
can go in. ^lso, that ~ith the changing of the Planning Commissions, a different opinion
could be obtained at different times, lie questioned the legality of delegating an official
act to a recommending body, and finally, that the City has not always insisted on a site
plan.
2) ~lr. Munro pointed out that here is an area that was comnercial when it came into
the Ci.ty, and it just so happens that other property owners spoke up at that time and said
they ~'anted to come into the City with B-3 or whatever zoning it was; that no one spoke up
at that time, so here the property sits in an area that was comnercial and it was brought
in tmder City Ordinance, which I don't object to here because the property owner could come
in so that the City itself could later classify. If someone had spoken up at that time there
seems to he no:,question it would have come in as a co~nercial classification. ~4r. ~unro
stated that this area would not have been caMed residential and that the test of every
area is whether or not that is the best and highest use that it could be put to; that this
little strip of land on which ~r. Crawford built his homes was at a time that was a conmer-
cial area. ~lr. ,~tmro stated he was County Prosecutor a nuraber of years ago, and the way
the (;ounty operated in those days it was difficult to tell what the county considered com-
mercial, etc., and a person could do anything in a commercial area of a more restrictive
use, "like residential," which you cannot do today.
In those days if you built more restrictive it was alright, so Mr. Crawford built his homos
there on commercial.
3) Not Spot Zoning - Mr. Munro stated that this property is contiguous to a spot of
B-3 property. That it is located across the street from a cemetery, that llaselwood Buick
is not far from it, and there are many other things in that area which are not in good
standing in a residential area. lie stated that money could not be borrowed from a lending
institution today to use in building residences, and that the hanks would say that this is
not s,~itable for loaning money for first class residences.
4) Factors affecting zonings - Mr. b{unro stated that various circumstances affect
zoning. Ilo stated on one hand there was a type of zoning where there was open country
which could be platted and developed from a practical matter of what is there, however,
in this particular area it has got itself in a position, aside from a few homes on the
east side, where the whole area is not suitable for first class residential; and that ~on-
lng has to be practical.
5) Access - At the time the hearing was held by the Planning Comission, the people
expresse~l-'d~avor with more people going in on Crawford Drive, but since then, and at the
present time, the end .lot of the property has been bulldozed and a driveway has been graded
to the higlvxay, so there would be no traffic going across Crawford Drive to go into that
property.
6) l~nsit¥ - The area, as it is today, shows that it is not first class residential
since there are only several dwellings surrounded by this vacant land.
General remarks:
Mr. ~unro stated that blt. Crawford has owned this property for some time and it should
be put to some particular use, that he realizes the Court turned down the Walgren-~ientor
rezone, and a careful reading of the decision shows their area was not contiguous to any
comercial zone, but this property is contiguous to g-3, and it would appear that a fair
classification would be to have it classified so the owners could use it. Mr. Munro stated
further there was an argument before the Planning Commission for some other use, but the
recordg show that [laselwood Buick is a B-3 zone. The Ordinance shows that other lots in
the area, when this came into the City, were ail brought in as B-3, and this was an oversight,
if anything at that time, that these were not continued as B-3. Mr. Munro pointed out that
the City Council's decision has to be fair to all people and has to be practical in its zon-
ing, that this is not R-1 property, and he didn't believe B-3 was going to damage any more
than damaged now; that anything near a cemetery is damage enough and that is about the most
damaging thing in an area. Ilo stated that there shouldn't be property in the City which
cannot be used.
(MINIfl]!S - CI'Pf COUNCIL MEETING - October 20, 1971, Cont.)
Ken Crawford:
Mr. Ken Crawford made statements substantially as below:
1) 99% of the houses in the area now were built and acquired when this property was com-
mercial.
2) In most of the Planning Commission minutes, through misunderstanding of the Planning
Commission, it was thought that Crawford property was not contiguous to B-5. This is not spot
zoning.
3) ~lr. Burchfield lives 3/10 of a mile from the property.
4) The five houses do~n below were built by Mr. Crawford and were part of a proposed
development of some eighty acres, anti that he had planned all along to leave commercial
development along the main highway, and the rest would be left for residential; that the
freeway stopped that proposal and made the property worthless for residential development.
S) That be has tried,in tile last six months, to get FIIA financing for multiple family
dwellings or duplexes, and he was informed he could not get a loan.
~Ir. Schoneman asked if ~tr. Crawford's property was directly across from tile mortuary,
and he said it was.
Commissioner Clark asked if the property on which the five houses are built was on commer-
cial property at the timo of construction. ~{r. Crawford stated, no, but the property was
adjoinin~ commercial, that 250 ft. from the centerline of the highway was zoned commercial.
~fr. M~mro stated that it was his error in believing these houses were built on commercial
zoned property. Commissioner Clark asked if the small adjacent triangle, which has been com-
mercial all along, is separate ownership, and ~{r. Crawford answered that it belongs to llasel-
wood guick, and he has an option to purchase it and is in the process of completing tile trans-
action. Mr. Clark asked what is on the property now B-3, and ~{r. Crawford stated nothing,
there was an old upholstery building which is about ready to be removed, that ~r. llaselwood
has acquired property recently and has plans for a used car lot or something of this nature.
Mr. Clark referred to the area having been annexed to the City and at that time was commercial
in the colnaty, but no request was made at that time to retain commercial after annexing to
the City, and asked when was it aanexed? Mr. Crawford informed him that it was in 1962, and
came in under tbe need for proper sewers in the area. ~ir. Crawford stated further that at
the meeting ~,hich he attended at the time Mr. Teel's death had occurred, that at that meeting
it was understood that any property coming into the City, could, upon request, have the zon-
ing maintained.
Co,~nissioner Schoneman commented that the skating rink came in the same way as Mr. Craw-
ford,'s and they had to come in and reactivate their B-3 zone; that unless the City had re-
ceived a letter asking for retaining as conanercial, it came in as R-1.
~ir. Crawford stated he did write a letter, about 1961, to Mayor Domstad, on behalf of
Mrs. 'reel, that her desire was to maintain the property as B-3. No record can now be found
of this letter, but the former City Planner, Ralph Lifvendahl, does remember, but he does
not have a record 6f it.
Commissioner Clark asked if the property that is below that point, that is B-3, was that
annexed at the same time, and was it B-37
Mr. Crawford stated it was, and it was all part of the Teel property. It ail belonged
to ~lr. Teel and one part came in as B-3, and he will never know why it all didn't come in
as B-5.
OPPONIi~rS - - -
The first person to speak was ~r. }q. L. Burchfield, and it was substantially as follows:
1) lie stated that he has been delegated by the five o~mers and others in the neigh-
borbood to speak; also, Attorney Ilanley would speak for the opponents.
2) Gave hackground of ~Ir. Teel's residences and business activities in the area.
5) That the property between the old shed and the trailer courts is owned by an el-
derly lady who was asked recently to seal because the area was going commercial.
4) Gave a history of other businesses in the area: Diver's ttut, Ilarmon's Cabinet Shop
(which is the only comercial use that he knew when the area was in the county), Big Bear
Lumber, part of Ilremerton ~lon~nent, and part of the Trailer Court.
5) That be knew Mr. Teel, who had a small backyard operation for hauling dirt and rocks,
and that he took dirt out near the present Kitsap Way, and had a stock of rocks for those who
wished a ready supply.
6) Mr. Burchfield said he understood that Parker's Bargain Barn went in on a use permit
on residential-i, which is about the same time Mr. Teel was in business; that he believes the
road between Kitsap Way and Crawford Drive was put in by Mr. Teel and Hr. Thomas, and that
it was used by heavy equipmont and that it was very rough, but blt. Teel had a backyard oper-
ation ,and there were no complaints. ~{r. Burchfield said he wondered why in the last two
years everything is commercial again; after the Price people and Mr. Brown and Mr. Wagner
were trying to put in homes which they got with ~L~ and had some problems and couldn't develop
more homos. The residents are trying to keep comnercial from going any further out Kitsap
l~ay.
7) ~lr. Burchfield questioned the right of people going in wherever they want and bulldoz-
ing, and tlmt due process and rules and regulations should be followed.
8) That he borrows money to build and can borrow money now to build again; and t}mre is a
place next to the former gas station (Lursen Estate) on which he could get money to build.
floweret, this property is now owned by Berg, who owns ~qoodlawn Cemetery. lle claimed that the
gas station property went back from cormnercial to residential when the business failed.
(MINRFFES - CITY COUNCIL ~Fl~ETING - October 20, 1971, Cont.)
9) That the residents have to stand firm on the Comprehensive Plan, which says this
should be residential; that the residents have never fought R-2, but don't want something
like Berg's Auto Wrecking or sonmthing like that on Kitsap lVay.
10) That ~r. Joe Thomas owned an interest in the property under discussion, and he
had tried to establish a place along Kitsap }gay for his equipment, but it was all residen-
tial and he wenldn't consider asking for rezone for his type of business.
11) That he felt this could be developed and would like to buy it, but not for $25,000,
and lie believed money could be obtained from First Federal for apartments. This property
is fairly low, and he believed with a little work could be prepared for apartment houses.
12) That originally there was a road north of this property that came from Kitsap l~ay
down to Crawford I)rive, ami the road used by Mr. Teel was a private road and was not good
for regular travel.
Commissioner Clark asked Hr. Burchfield if he questioned the property indicated in red
on the map as to whether it was B-3, mid Mr. Burch~ield said that his opinion is that it is
residential and he would have to see county records that it is B-5. Mr. Burchfield would say
positively that the property between lIaselwood and the trailer property is definitely res-
idential.
Commissioner Clark con~nented that the Planner had testified earlier that this was com-
mercial, and ~Ir. ~urchfield said that he would have to chec~4t out, but that he was sure
none of the property north of tile trailer court was commercial. Mr. Burchfield claimed that
the land was all residential north, as stated, and that Mr. Parker's old building was there
on a usc permit in residential, and that there were plans for $00 homes in the whole area.
Commissioner Clark asked Hr. Burchfield which side of the highway would want to go com-
mercial if thi~roperty were rezoned, and he stated t]mt he was referring to the other side
of the highway. That he was familiar with the west side property because he had arranged
to buy the property now owned by Berg with Mr. Lursen when he was alive.
12) That he has a great view and does not want it spoiled by commercial. Conmissioner
Clark commented there was no argument against building homes on the west side of Kitsap Way,
but the question has been raised whether property between the new highway and the old high-
way could be for residential. Mr. Burchfield's answer was that anyone across the old high-
way could get a B-3 if this property could get B-3. Commissioner Clark stated there would!~be
a different argument for another piece of property. Commissioner Clark asked the question
again, whether this property located between the two highways could be used for residential
m).d Hr. Burchfield said,~o, that it ~ould be used for high rise apartments with proper plan-
nxng.
Terrence [lanley - Attorney:
Hr. llanley's statements were substantially as follows:
1) That this is a difficult area; already had a lawsuit and this decision is one where
feelings run high on both sides.
2] Believed that there is essentially the same thinking that was resolved in the lawsuit
in which Mr. Mentor had asked for rezone, th~ same objections pointed out in Judge Bryan's
findings, with differences. One of Judge Bryan's problems in his findings was that Mentor's
property was not contiguous to business property and was "spot zoning." IIowever, if this is
allowed it would surround~ the houses and on two sides be business property. A spot zone could
still exist in the particular ].ocation.
5) There was no site plan given, and he didn't believe there is some constitutional
objection, and disagreed with Mr. blunro; that there is no right to rezone; that they are ask-
ing the City Council and the Planning Commission to relieve them of what is a problem site
plan; and the City has the right to ask for a site plan in order to make a decision.
4) That zoning is an exercise of police power under the constitution, and whatever is
necessary to exercise this discretion and anything requested is reasonable.
5) That the request does not conform to the Comprehensive Plan, which is the same.ob-
jection ,ludge Bryan found.
6) Mr. tlanley said he believed unless there was some overwhelming reason for not fol-
lowing the Comprehensive Plan, that it should be fo~l. lowed.
7) The constitutional argument, which is now changed to a practical argument, is that
tile property cannot be used for other than commercial, so therefore the applicants are entitled
to a rezone because it was originally commercial and it was a big mistake and now should be
put hack to commercial; that argument might be valid if the original people were applying,
but these owners bought the property knowing what the zoning was, therefore Mr. ltanley would
not believe they have a constitutional right, and that arguanent could be made by everybody
who wants to zone to business, and this would create havoc in zoning.
g) blr. Ilanley said that his partner was one of the three men who bought this property
from the Teel Estate orginally, and tie realized at the time of ownership that there were some
real problems with this. The purchase from the Teel Estate was October 1964, after the pro-
perty had come into the City and the status of the property had already been fixed, so although
this property is contiguous to a B-3 zone a line has to be drawn somewhere, otherwise would
have the domestic domino theory. Mr. l[anley said it seemed that such a line had already been
dra~m, and the Council is being asked to change that, anti it seemed to him there was no legal
argtnnent to compel that.
9) That the City Council has not been given sufficient information on which to base a
determination.
Cr aw ford:
~[FT~F~Tord advised the City Council that on the question of whether the property was zoned
con~nercial, that there is a letter in the City's file showing this to be a fact.
~lun re:
[[=~mro stated, on the question of the spot zoning, that this has been tossed back and forth
for suite awhile in the Courts. A distinct feature is whether someone has gone out and planted
CITY COUNCIL ~TrlNG MINlffES - OCTOBER 20, 1971, continued
down a zone different th,~n in the current area, and whether or not rezoning adversely effects a
portion of the area involved. The arg~nent there is what was the classification when they built or
when they ]x~ught, and you cam see this can't be spot zoning and cannot adversely affect this propert.
after it was co~nercial when in the county; that you can't complain if you build alongside a commer-
cial zone. Mr. Hunro cited a court o~se of residents vs. the Airport in Seattle, wherein they built
alongside the airport and then c~nplained about the noise.
Cl~k - Plescber:
Conmissio~er Clark asked the Planner to explain what the Comprehensive Plan indicates for R-1 in
this area, whether residential or multiple. Mr. Plescher explained it would be six to eight units
per acre in this area. ~h~. Clark conmented that the plan was devised before the freeway was cons-
tructed and now there is a sliver of land between the two highways, which by admission is not good
for residential, and asked if the Pluming Commission has been directing itself to a revision of the
Cemprehens ire Plan as it applies to this particular proper~y. Mr. Plescher answered that they had n~
Co~missioner Qlark asked Mr. Plescher what the best use of 'the property was. Mr. Plescher conmented
that no study has been made for the revision of this plan, that there had been a major thoroughfare
there, then because the freeway left a sliver of land this is a peculiar area to itself, and that he
didn't know why the consultants did this, because they were aware the freeway was coming through thi:
area; that it is too small for a residential neighborhood and is cut off from the other ~esid~tia]
areas, ~g~d consequently Plar~ing has approached the problem simply on an individual basis. Mr.
(]lark stated that the City has a "no-man's-land" there, and Mr. Plescher stated that normally this
~uldn't be t~me except due to this sliver of land.
Jarstad:
Hayer Jarstad commented that he recalled that Mr. Rupeiks, who devised the Comprehensive Plan, had
stated that this particular area should be given a study by the Planning Conmission for a change
use because of the paling of Judge Bryan, who spoke so much on the Comprehensive Plan. His recom-
mendation was that the Planning Co~mmission should direct their attention to re-evaluation of that
particular piece of land and come up with a recommendation of the o~nprehensive Plan so this wouldn'~
come to th~ Court and be used for a vehicle to deny the request. ~. Plescher remarked that he hsd
been sln~dying this for about six months, but was still faced with the fact that there are five dwel-
l ings there. It is because of the unique area t~at the Planning Co~mission has been asked for a
site plan from the developers.
[Ian_leX:
Attorney U~nley mead fr~ the Court case, where it referred to taking into consideration the two
bighways, and Mr. Clark answered that~ however, the freeway site was not exactly marked, and he did-
n'tthink the (bmprehensive Plan took into consideration the sliver of land, and that there are no
guidelines to this point.
Cpawford:
Mr. CPawford stated that this ]las generated [m~rticular problems and asked how can he sell the pro-
perty when he can't tell the buver what the property is, and he can't have a site plan until he
a buyer? Ur. Crawford stated -the land never has been listed for sale, and not for sale for $25,00~].
Hr. C~awfo~] reiterated the point as to how he could submit a plot plan until he knew w]~t was going
on.
Attorney M, mr~ added that if he was to present a plot plan and this was accepted, then he would
have to find a buyer. The only way would be to have the land sold to someone who wanted it for a
p~'ticular purpose and then bring in a plot plan, and stated that Mr. Crawford's h~nds would be tied
in this matter. Mr. Munro then su[~ested that the City Council look at the property before making
a decision.
Butch field:
~r. ~ield stated that there was a si~n laying on the upper portion of the property which said
"For S~le, by Viking Real Estate;" that he called that office and a man, who Mr. Burchfield did not
identify, told him that the property would go to B-3 and they wanted $25,000 for it. Mr. Burchfield
further stated that Mr. Walgren's preperty has changed in use four times in the last year, and stated
he didn't tmow how they did this without coming to the City Planning Commission and asking for a use
pez~nit. He stated that his group believes that R-2 or the right type of homes would be fine; that
there is no reason for going conmercial; that it could be developed R-2 if done right; that these
pcople keep going busted, and asked why, if its such good commercial property?
Schone~n:
Commissionor Schoneman stated that the original zoning was conmercial, and read from Mr. Mitchell's
letter, the Kitsap County Planning Director, which states this was a conmercial zone, and if there
is any question, this letter should answer this question.
Attorney H~nro commented that if the Co~[ssioners see fit to look at this property, and in view
the statements regarding hiRh rise ap~'e~ents, and that parking would have to be available for that
ty~e o[ use, that he would like them to look at the area if that type of use is contemplated.
CITY COUNCIL r.~ETING MINUTES - OCTOBER 20, 1971, continued
Clark:
Co~missioner Clark stated there were quite a number of questions raised today and all of the Com-
missioners have seen the property; however, he thought the City Council ought to defer its decision
for further checking, both with the legal department and with the property itself.
Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to defer the decision for further study at this point.
Discussion:
Conmission-er Schoneman stated that several times it has been brought out that if the Comprehensive
Plan states this is the "way it shall be" that the Council should follow this plan, and he stated
that this C~mprehensive Plan, prepared by Mr. Rupeiks, is a guide and that we need a guide for
develo~nent of the entire City area. This is considered our guide. Mr. Crawfoi-d commented that
the plan itself says that this is su~Kested and should be dynamic. Conmuissioner Clark stated cer-
tainly this area has been referred to as "no-man's-land" and this is where the Comprehensive Plan
would not be an absolute bible which has to be followed; that the City could 5o on like this for
some time ~tnd the land would never be developed, and the property should be developed, and he
believed ~n everyone's mind in this room it is not R-1.
Mayor Jarstad complimented both bodies for their presentation this morning; that these are most
difficult decisions and the City Council wants to make good judgement on use of all land and do
what is good for the neighborhood. Motion carmied unanin~pusly.
Mayor Jarstad recessed the meeting at 11:50 A. M. until 2:00 this afternoon.
/]~e recessed meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the City
Council Chambers, City Hall, at 2:00 p.m., D.S.T., October 20, 1971, with Mayor Jarstad presiding.
Also present were: Commissioner Clark, Conmissioner Schon~nan, City Clerk Yeadon, Assistant Attor-
ney Bill ~amps, and representative of the newspaper.
ORDINANCE # 2983 - T.I.K. DEVELOPMENT (SECOND READING)
City Clerk read, second reading, an Ordinance amending the use and area n~ps according to Ordinance
# 1792.
Motion by Com~uissioners Schoneman and Clark to pass Ordinance ~2983, carried as follows: Mayor
Jarstad, yes; Conmissioner Clark, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes.
ORDINANCE - CIg~rY (POrr~ REZONE) FIRST READING
Clerk explained that the rezone had been approved several months ago and an ordinance had been pass~
at that time but had never been ptf31ished or Decorded due to the wishes of the Planning office.
Clerk then read Ordinance, first reading, An Ordinance amending use and area maps of ~ 1792.
Motion by ~nmissioners Clark and Schoneman to approve Ordinance on first reading, carried as follow,~
Mayor J~stad, yes; Con, missioner Clark, yes; Co.missioner Schoneman, yes.
ORDINANCE - REZO~ - BUP~S, HI~{I~! ET AL
Clerk explained that the rezone had been approved several months ago and the Council had passed an
O~dinance which had never been published or recorded due to the wishes of the Planning Office.
Clerk read an Ordinance, first reading, amending the use and ar~a maps of Ordinance #1792.
Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to approve the Ordinance on first reading, carried as
olds: qayor Jarstad, yes; Co.missioner Clark, yes; Cor~nissioner Schoneman,yes.
SEPAP~TIONS
Clerk presented the following separations:
John Austin - Extra Help - Street Depamtment - 9-17-71.
D. Jennings - Extra Labor - Water Distribution - 9-2-71.
J. Robinson - Extra Labor - Water Distribution - 8-31-71.
D. Weaver - Extra Labor - Water Distribution - 8-27-71.
K. Leader - Helper - Water Distribution - 9-3-71.
Clerk explained that these separations were all dated back in Septembem and should have bean pre-
sented at that time, and noted that John Austin has been rehired, as shown in this morning's min-
utes.
Motion by {bmmissioners Schoneman and Clark to approve separations, carried unanimously.
W.P.S.
Clerk read a letter dated October 19, 1971, frown Swamtz, Sherda and Associates, which stated that
November is the Plan's ~mual open enroll~mnt period, also, that due to a 1971 plan deficit of
some $33,500, it will be necessary to raise the rates. A copy of the rate increase was attached
Com~uissioner Clark asked for a copy for study.
APPOI~IY~Y[[~ - ASSISTANT PLANt,ER
Clerk presented a Notioe of Employment for Gary Kucinski, Assistant Planner, effective October 16,
1971, at $810 per month, signed by George Plescher.
Motion by Uayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to appoint Gary Kucinski as Assistant Planner, at
~gl-0---per month, beginning October 16, 1971. Carried unanimously.
BIDS
Clerk stated that he had bids for furnishing a dumbwaiter at the Golf Club Building, and a truck
with special lx~y for the Water-Sewer Division.
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to open bids in t]~t order, carried unanimously.
~nt~ait er
Clerk opened bids for dumbwaiter as follows:
(MINUrES - CI?/ COUNCIl, MEETING, OCII)BER 20, 1971, Cont.)
Western Elevator Corp., Seattle. Bid bond enclosed $4,585.00
F.T. Crowe and Co., INC. - Seattle Bid bond enclosed $4,475.00
Motion by Comissioners Clark and Scboneman that the bid be referred to a comittee of tile City
,o~1, the architect, Mr. Tyson, and the City Clerk. Carried unanimously.
Truck
~ opened bids for truck from:
Kluge Chevrolet $50 certified check enclosed. $5,801.80 - Powers Body.
tlaselwood Buick-Pontiac Co. Bid bond enclosed. $3,766.51 - Powers Body
3,762.27 - Stahl ~etal Products Body
3,843.52 -Morrysville Body
Motion by ,~layor Jarstad and Con~nissioner Schoneman to set the bids aside and a study be made by
t-~uncil and d~partment ]lead, carried unanimously.
WATER AND SEIVE, R REVFAUE BON])S - 1971 - $1,400~000.00 - ORDINANCE
Assistant City Attorney Km~ps read a letter dated October 13, 1971, to City Attorney Nalgren,
from Preston, Tborgrimson, Starin, Ellis and I{olman, relative to the forthcoming bond sale and
issue. The letter stated that the proposed Ordinance was enclosed and also copies of form of
Notice of Sale of Bonds, and explaining how tile City Council is to handle the acceptance of
the bids on the bond sale; also attached to the letter was a list of eight items which must
be furnished by the City Clerk. Clerk read Ordinance #2982, "AN ORDINANCE of the City of Brem-
erton, Washington, specifying anti adopting a plan for the acquisition, construction and instal-
]ation of certain additions and improvements to and extensions of the combined water and sewer-
age system of the City; declaring the estimated cost thereof;
authorizing the issuance of water and sewer revenue bonds in the total principal sum of $1,400,000.
to provide part of the funds necessary to acquire, construct and install such additions, improve-
ments and extensions; fixing the date, form, terms, maturities and covenants of said bonds; creat-
ing a Bond Ftmd for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and any bonds that
may be issued later on a parity therewith, and a Reserve Account; fixing certain covenants and
protective provisions safeguarding the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds;
providinE that additional revenue bonds may be issued on a parity with such bonds upon compliance
with certain conditions; authe~izing the sale of such bonds; and declaring an emergency."
Motion by Conmlissioners Schoneman and Clark to pass Ordinance # 2982, carried as follows: Mayor
.arid - yes, Co~mnissioner Clark - yes, Conmlissioner Schoneman- yes.
bIayor Jarstad expressed appreciation for carefully written Ordinance by Mr. l{olman, and
for the City Attorney's checking tile Ordinance. Colmlis~ioner Clark co~mlented that this will
bring the City up to date on many projects planned in the in~nediate future; but not sooner than
six months or possibly one year from now an approximate amount will be made to carry on the
continuing programs. ~{ayor Jarstad stated he was pleased with the work of the Finance Commis-
sioner.
I~II,LS
~n by Commissioner Clark and blayor Jarstad to pay all bills as approved by a majority of
the Co~ission. Carried unanimously.
REPORTS
1) Kitsap Lake-Jackson Park run last week had a total of 259 passengers, for a small im-
provement over the previous three weeks. The previous three weeks count was 180, 184, i74, and
then 252, 32 picking up or debarkifi~ at Jackson Park, and 56 at the Kitsap Lake area. This is
a slight i~rovement, but considerably short of what it must develop to be a viable run. At
this point the cost is slightly trader $1.00, or about 95¢ per passenger.
2) Gave a report that as a member of the Puget Sound Goverraental Conference he was taken
on a trip with a nmber of others on the U of ~ ship, "Kestral" which was an aquawater field
trip. Mr. Clark gave a detailed report of the things that he had seen~ such as cross breeding
of Pink and Chinook Salton.
Schoneman:
Gave a reslz~e of his visitation to Japan, and co~nended Mayor Jarstad and his wife and the group
for bringing to the Japanese people a return visit which would have been a real breach of eti-
quette ii the City had not returned the visit of those who came here. From Cements received
over there, the group was very well accepted, and accepted more than Mr. Schoneman would be
able to speak to, that the group handled themselves properly at the many speeches which were
given; that be congratulated the Mayor for the things he said, it appeared to be things they
liked to bear; that in anticipation of doin~ something like this return visit which the commi-
ssioners have talked about for a year, he did not attend meetings in Philadelpbia and Colorado,
and the amount budgeted for travel expenses was within the budget, did not have to ask for addi-
tional funding, the other trips would have been equal or more in expense, that he did not have
to pay except for a few incidentals, which did not run more th~ $10. Everythina was given to
us, accommodations, food, transportation, and under those circumstances be thought this was one
of tile ~reatest trips he bas ever taken, l~at the group did people-wise ~as a great deal more
than ir we were seeking trade, lie discussed with them whether they wanted to contribute to the
Carillon ~ell Fund, because he had beard tMt San Diego had received tile complete cost of bells
from their sister city.
2) Pacific Avenue - Said he was let do~n when he returned to the City because the Pacific
Avenue ~as behind schedule, and that he had a discussion in his office last Friday with the con-
tractor and told him he was dissatisfied and informed him that if he was thinking of any exten-
sion of time it would |lave to be on weather, and the Council ~ould consider day to day if not
complete. The contractor had tried to cry about the problems and Comnissioner Schoneman told
|lira be ~as not interested in Ills problems, but expected him to get completed on time. Co~is-
(MINI~I'I{.q = CITY COUNCIL ~]iETIN(; = oCrOBER 20, 1971, Cont.)
sioncr Schoneman then gave considerable detail of the progress and what is contemplated, and
stated that if the weather was not good enought to put the last 1 1/2 inch .lay on the street,
that that part might be postponed because he wanted a beautiful job on our main street. The
delay might be until next spring, fir. Schoneman suggested that the parking meters should be
replaced as soon as possible because cars are parking on concrete strip and there is no reason
they cannot be using parking meters, that is from 4th St. South on both sides.
5) Due to light use of our new parking garage, he reconmended moving meters off Washing-
ton, from 2nd St. north, stating that it was much easier to park at a meter at less money than
in the parking garage.
4) TOPICS - A letter was received explaining a new program under TOPICS, to help interest
in off-street parking, and wished this had been available two years ago.
5) Carillon Bells - Expressed a desire that everyone get involved with contributions from
50¢ up.
6) On October 1, he ]lad twenty-five years with the City of Bremerton and, although he
had to spend this day in Japan, part of his speech over there included that be expected the
City was going to have quite a celebration over here on October 1Sth, Bremerton~s 70th Anniver-
sar)/, lie has been happy to work in this position and has nearly twelve years behind him as
Public Works Comissioner, and the balance of the time was as field engineer and street super-
intendent; and hopes to continue to complete the many projects which have been initiated by him.
Jarstad:
~I)- ltousing Report = West Park occupying 655, with 14 units vacant.
2) Fire Report - Gave copies to Commissioners and City Clerk for the past month. Total
fire calls - 42. Total building loss - $1,250.00. Contents lost - $1,192.00, which makes one
of the finest years, unless there is some unfortunate incident during the balance of this year.
}lave new officers and training is going on. ~aere is a problem with maintenance of equipment,
which will have to be worked on.
5) llanded out Police Report for September. Stated there~re 458 arrests, of them 368
were traffic.
4J rure, Japan - For official record it should be stated that we were met at Tokyo Air-
port by representatives of Kure city government, escorted by them briefly and spent the night
in tile International Hotel in Tokyo. l~ent by Bullet Train to }liroshima. .~Iet by the Mayor
and members of the City Council, Deputy Mayors, and 300 people with flags and five high school
girls with a large houquet of flowers at the station. [tad a very impressive tour of the City.
Friday there was a banquet commenorating the 69th Anniversary celebration end gave honors to
those who were there. Mayor Jarstad, Commissioner Schoneman, and George Yamamota delivered
our Proclamation to the Hayer at tl>at celebration. Also gave presents of on original painting
of Skokomish Indian and a colored book of the State of Washington. Mter the formalities of
this day, extensive tours were arranged hy Kure officials and Kure citizens who work in sister
city program. They visited ali the areas of the city, toured the Kure Ship Yard, met with six
foreign exchange students and their mothers, toured the lliroshima museum and national shrine
across the ])ay, toured the ,lapanese Naval Acaden~Z, were guests of the Admiral on destroyer
escort and took a trip through the Inland Sea, visited the largest Limestone Caves National
Park, largest in the far east, ~md visited the former headquarters of the Imperial Rule of
,Iapan. Saw the Japanese buddha, which is housed in the largest wooden structure in the world.
It is 800 years old and is a masterpiece. Spent a national holiday with Admiral Petrovich's
wife, Trudy, and with Laura Iledgewock, wife of retired Captain. Attended a Shinto wedding and
national festivities. This was a well planned and well executed visit to Kure and for that our
delegation is thankful. Two weeks is long enough to be away on a visitation like this, because
it ~as not a vacation-like type trip. They were very anxious to arrive back in the U.S. and
get back to work. They impressed us with what they felt were the advantages of the sister city
program and were desirous of continuing our relationship; were impressed that our students
came bore, which is an opportunity for others to qualify and make the trip and get into their
homes.
The Mayor apologized for leaving Commissioner Clark hon~ and invited him to pay them a visit.
Con~nissioner Clark commented that everything he has heard about the trip has convinced him that
both Con~aissioner Sch. on.eman and Mayor Jarstad did a fine job of carr~hg the greetings of the
City of Bremerton and the Bremerton area to the people of the sister city, and he believed they
deserved credit for taking tho time.
Meeting adjourned fl&~50. ,