BINGEN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
April 6, 2004
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Prigel at 7:00 p.m. Council members present: Laura Mann, Terry Trantow, Betty Barnes, Randy Anderson and Jeanette Fentie. Clerk Jan Brending and Legal Counsel Tad Connors were present. Audience: Mildred Lykens, Ruth Winner, Jesse Burkhardt, Jeff and Jill Rogers.
Approval of Minutes – March 16, 2004
Laura Mann noted that under “Public Comment” all of the comments were made by Betty Barnes. She also noted the following corrections:
· Page 1, 9th paragraph, sentence should read “Brian Prigel said that SDS provides street sweeping for the city as part of an agreement with the Department of Ecology.”
· Page 1, 10th paragraph, 4th sentence should read “Barnes said she feels the group is getting off to a good start.”
Betty Barnes moved to approve the minutes of the March 16 council meeting as corrected. Jeanette Fentie seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Election of Mayor Pro Tem
Terry Trantow nominated Randy Anderson as Mayor Pro Tem.
Randy Anderson nominated Terry Trantow as Mayor Pro Tem.
Nominations were closed. The vote for Mayor Pro Tem was as follows:
Randy Anderson voted for Terry Trantow
Betty Barnes voted for Terry Trantow
Jeanette Fentie voted for Terry Trantow
Laura Mann voted for Randy Anderson
Terry Trantow voted for Randy Anderson
Terry Trantow was elected as Mayor Pro Tem.
Boundary Line Adjustment 2004-001, Jeff Rogers
Jan Brending said Jeff Rogers has submitted the final plat for boundary line adjustment 2004-001. She said two adjustments have been made to the plat from the preliminary map including noting the 30 foot easement required to access lot 3 and that the porch on the existing house on lot 1 must be removed to meet the minimum side yard setback requirement of 5 feet.
Randy Anderson moved to approve Boundary Line Adjustment 2004-001 for Jeff Rogers. Terry Trantow seconded the motion. The motion passed with the following vote:
Terry Trantow – Abstain
Randy Anderson – Aye
Betty Barnes – Aye
Jeanette Fentie – Aye
Laura Mann – Aye
Sign Application – Woodworks
Jan Brending presented a sign application for Woodworks located at 317 W. Depot. She said two signs would be installed one on Depot at the entrance to Woodworks and one on the west wall facing Walnut. Brending said Tom Reser the owner of the building in which Woodworks is located has signed off on the sign application. The proposed signs meet the requirements of the City’s existing sign ordinance.
Jeanette Fentie moved to approve the sign application by Woodworks. Terry Trantow seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Sign Application – Curves
Jan Brending presented a sign application for Curves located at 120 E. Steuben. Brending said Curves will be located in the Fidel’s building in empty office/retail space next to the restaurant. She said the proposed signage meets the City’s sign ordinance. It was noted that a signature from the owner or manager of Fidel’s should be obtained on the sign application.
Randy Anderson moved to approve the sign application by Curves. Laura Mann seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Highway 14 Project – Intersections and Crosswalks
Jan Brending presented information to the City Council regarding a proposed alternative to using concrete for the intersections and crosswalk. She said that she and Mike Wellman are recommending the use of a StreetPrint product called Duratherm. Brending said the process involves heating up the asphalt and imprinting it with a design and then inlaying a thermoplastic into the imprint. She said that the cities she has talked to like the product due to the ease of installment, ease of replacing all or portions of the design, and maintenance. Brending said that although the product is very new it is being recommended because of the cost savings – approximately $100,000 over concrete – and the savings in time and disruption of installment. She said she is very concerned about the time it will take to install concrete intersections and crosswalks and the disruption this will cause businesses.
Randy Anderson moved to approve the use of Duratherm for the crosswalks in the downtown portion of the Highway 14 project and to remove all concrete intersections and crosswalks from the contract. Betty Barnes seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Jan Brending said she will work with StreetPrint to obtain some samples of design and color for the City Council to review before deciding on which design and color to use.
The City Council expressed grave concerns about the progress that the contractor has made on the project including finishing the irrigation, sidewalk installation, and plantings. The City Council also expressed concerns about safety issues related to the pavers being disturbed to fix the irrigation. It was noted that the weather has been exceptional and that contractors have not been seen working. The City Council asked that a representative from the Washington State Department of Transportation be present at the next council meeting to discuss the status and progress of the project.
Sign Ordinance Workshop
The City Council reviewed draft definitions for a proposed sign ordinance. Brending suggested a proposed schedule for adopting a new sign ordinance including mailing the draft ordinance – when completed – out to all business owners and all business property owners.
Suggestions from the City Council included:
· Adding a definition of rotating/moving sign
· Rewording the definition of incidental sign including identifying that incidental signs are not advertising products
· Using the option language for the portable sign definition
· Rewording the definition of temporary sign so that it does not reflect what type of material the sign is made up of
· Reword the definition of vehicular sign to include the optional language
· Define banner sign
· Define entrance structure sign
· Prohibited signs would include billboards and revolving, moving or flashing signs
· Address the percentage of signs that are displayed on windows and doors
Brending said she will make the suggested changes and put the current language in an ordinance format for review at the next council meeting.
Mayor’s Update
Northshore
Brian Prigel said that the Northshore Bar & Grill is back open for the spring and summer. He said that he has spoken to the owner about placing a couple of benches on their property that would face towards Steuben. Prigel said the owner is agreeable. He instructed staff to draft an agreement between the City and Northshore for the placement of the benches.
Chip Site – Cameras
Randy Anderson asked if cameras are still being considered for installation at the chip site. He said he is still concerned that abuse of the site is continuing.
Brian Prigel said he will check with Klickitat County Solid Waste about the issue.
Vouchers
Vouchers audited and certified as required by RCW 42.24.080 and expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090 as of this date April 6, 2004/ The council by unanimous vote does approve for payment the following list: warrants 5892 through 5936 totaling $55,317.99, and payroll warrants 5852 through 5889 totaling $23,285.25 for a total of $78,603.24: Current - $27,318.18; Street - $5,283.99; Street Construction and Maintenance - $18,819.13; Water - $6,934.47; Sewer - $3,310.10; Treatment Plant - $7,912.30; Dallesport Treatment Plant - $9,025.07.
At 9:10 p.m. the Council adjourned.
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