HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-01-1955 - Minutes (3)A gegular meeting of the Council of the City of Medina was held at
8:00 P M., September 12th, 1955 at the Medina Improvement Club. Council
members present were: Mrs. Barbee, Mr. Behnke, Mr. Dally, Mr. Park, and
Dr. Templeton.
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Park, and the minutes of
the previous meeting were read and approved.
The first business was a report from the Finance Committee. Mr.
Park said he had been unable, so far, to contact a bank having inform -
fl ation on municipal financing. However, he had contacted Mrs. Shaeffer
of Clyde Hill, who said she would be glad to assist him with information
of Clyde Hillis experience in this field.
Mr. Behnke reported that he had spoken to Mr. Vanassa of the Bank
of California. The latter said the Bank would be interested in talking
to the City after an anticipated budget is prepared. Such a loan to the
City would be on a warrant basis at a probable 3% interest.
Mr. Vanassa told Mr. Behnke that Banks hesitate to carry warrants
beyound a year. Mr. Behnke asked Mr. Chadwick to present a tentative
budget based on the one arrived at by the Study Group.
In the insurance report, Mr. Behnke suggested the Council put the
insurance out to bid as soon as possible. He said the insurance comp nys
want a complete report on all liabilities and anticipated salaries the
City has and will have in the near future. Mrr!Chadwick was asked to
draw up a paper on insurance, for bidding purposes, for the next meet-
ing - based on Study Group paper. He was also asked to advertise the
bid, Mr. Behnke made a motion to this effect. It was seconded and passed
unanimously.
The Special Committee Report was made by Mr. Behnke, in which he
said the University of Washington Government Research Department was not
too hopeful as the number of candidates available. One qualified prospect
will be here by September 20th. At present the City has one application
from Mr. Baum and one tentative application from Mr. Nelson.
Mr. Dally suggested there be more applications and some inter-
viewing done before a decision is reached.
Mr. Park felt smeone having had some study of municipalities
would be available.
Dr. Templeton suggested sending letters to interested departments
at the University of Washington, and also offered to ask for information
at the University of Chicago while he is there on a trip.
It was agreed that a suitable person be obtained as quickly as
possible to facilitate the City's business.
Mr. Park said he had had building permits requested several times,
and asked how the Council meant to handle this problem. Mr. Dally sug—
gested that applications be brought before the Council along with plot
plan, plans, specifications, legal description, and approval of County
Health Department, plus necessary percolation tests. This was discussed.
Mr. Dally then made a motion that any requests for building permits be
presented to a member of the Council to be brought before a regular
meeting, and must be accompanied by the above data. The data will then
be checked against the ordinances and building and zoning codes already
• passed. The permit to be issued in due course of time. Mrs. Barbee
i seconded the motion. Passed unanimously
Several letters to the Council were read and discussed.
1. A letter from Miss Russell protesting the lot sizes.
It was agreed that since the present lot sizes are only a stop —gap
measure, and the mechanics on such problems have not yet been established,
the solution of this question will have to come at a later date.
2. A letter from the County Fire District No. 14. informing the City
that the District is no longer responsible for our area, but will continue
fire protection until the end of the calendar year.
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A motion was made by Mr. Behnke that Mr. Park and Mr. Chadwick talk
to the Fire Commissioner. Seconded by Mr. Dally. Passed.
3. A letter from the Bellevue School District asking that the school
crosswalks and the center strips of the main arterials be repainted.. It was
agreed that this must be attended to. Mr. Dally volunteered to speak
to Mr. Pike on this matter.
4. A letter of congratulations from Ken Day to the City of Medina
and the Council members with an offer of assistance.
5. A letter from City Attorney Chadwick explaining mite legal points
regarding the City Manager, Planning Commission, etc.
The Planning Commission was then discussed, and it was decided to
have Mr. Daily and Mr. Park as ex -officio members of the Commission.
All members were asked to have four names to present and discuss for
membership in the Commission at the next meeting. It was decided to
have a Commission of 9 members, including 2 Bx-Officio, with a quorum
of four.
Mr. Daily made a motion to instruct Mr. Chadwick to draw an ordin-
ance to create a Board of Adjustment, according to suggestions of the
Association of Washington Cities, this Board to be composed of five
members Seconded by Dr Templeton. Passed.
Mrs. Barbee madd a motion to instruct Mr. Chadwick to draw an
ordinance creating a City Planning Commission of 9 members, 2 of whom
are the Mayor and one other Council member as Ex-Officia members, and
in which the City Manager shall be secretary to the Commission. This
was seconded by Mr. Dally, and passed unanimously.
Larry Driscoll of the Fire Commission came to speak to the Council
to explain our status in regard to the Fire District. He explained
possible arrangements the City might make under contract with the
District. He suggested a meeting in the Fall to arrange such a contract.
Mr. Behnke moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mrs. Barbee. Passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan M. Campbell
Acting City Clerk