1984/04/11 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

IApril11,1984 143 : Him Seaton-Thies,of 11415 26th Dr.S.E.,concurred with Mr. Patchett's svmarks and urged Council to uPgrade Silver Lake park by pasring the parking lot and relocating the road. She said she supported the proposed tex on gembiing. peter Newland,of 1715 Grand,said he agreed with the Chamber's recommendations. He urged care and caution before raising taxes on utilities as he felt there would be detrimental impacts on business and industry such as Scott Paper and Boeing. Walt Leavitt,owner of Grove Tavern,objected to a raise in gambling tax and felt this would result in employees being laid off and an increase in Prioe for food and beverages. Bob Boyer,of Enumclaw and President of State Licens.Beverage Association,pointed out an increase in tax does not always increase revenues. Alphough he was opposed to an incavase,he suggested a moderate one rather than the 58 proposed. :3 Viola Oursler,of 551 Eilchuck Path,also ePoho on tho ot.hoo of Project Pride and pointed out the numbers applying for help would certainly increase if utility taxes were raised. Tom Anglin,of 10805 Lakeview Dr.,Lake Stevens,pointed out potential revenues that could be derived from tournaments if facilities were available in Evezett. He urged Council to raise 4',4,4 the gambling tax to fund the City's needed projects. ,„ r, Al Shelstad,Police Chief,reported when the state legalized - gemhling one of the purposes was to stimulate businees. Although h 4 he would not like to see anybody driven out of business,he urged Council to increase the gambling tax Vine Ruben,of 1207 Colby,speaking for the legally blind non-profit agency which operates a bingo parlor,pointed out these monies are put back into the community,and felt if the tax were in- creased they would have to close. , t7g:'tTleej'usuTj.ir1711;a1-11:°'OW and gambling. I .'sr President Stephenson amkan ed if yone else wished to speak and nrio one replid. Roll was celled with all Councilmen vbting yes. Motion Carried rrj2/ President Stephenson urged Council to very cerefullY enY motions on increase in taxes. He said he could sea no season why the city could not borrow meneY to be pd Dock h°SE7 Fear.' Councilman Michelson felt money could be used from the Evergreen way Fund and.said he was opposed to any tax increases. Councilman Morrow was in favor of leaving the utility taxes the way they are and raising the gambling tax In the area of 58. Councilman Gipson felt it would not be fair to impose taxes on just one aegment of people and felt everyone should be treated equally. ,r7,3'w ,_