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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-05-1957~ PAGE 2170 AUBURN. WASHINGTON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 5. 1957 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn, held at $:00 P'&M. in the Council Chambers at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Clark. Councilmen present: Hitchcock;.Rupert,Cornwell, Raven and Petersen. Councilmen absent: Kuehn and Stalder. Minutes of the previous meetings held January 15th and 23rd were approved as mailed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS ~ The Board of Adjustments hearing, on the request of Mr. Brown for permission to construct living quarters at the rear of his garage,was declared open. No one appeared to speak for or against this request so the hearing was declared closed. It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd by Petersen that Mr. Brown's request be granted. MOTION CARRIED BIDS Bids for paving K St. S.E., with asphaltic concrete, were received from Heisserman Fuel Co., quoting $10,410.$$; Washington Asphalt Co., quoting 410,492.10; and Woodworth & Company, Inc. quoting $11,155.16. These bids were referred to the Street Committee, Street Supt. and City Engineer for study and report. COMMITTEE REPORTS LICENSE COMMITTEE Councilman Hitchcock reported that the License Committee had granted Mr. C. J. RockeX 2 taxi cab licenses and also that 2 of the 3 taxi cab stands located at 232 East Main St. had been re- ' moved and parking meters installed. He also stated that Mr. i Rockey had not been granted a stand because he had. _failed to specify a definite location. ~ Councilman Hitchcock also reported that a Dog Warden had been appointed and that he was doing a very good job. . WATER COMMITTEE Councilman Rupert reported that the Water Committee had not met to consider Mr. A. L. Wolfe's request but that they would do so within the next few days. LIGHT CONPIITTEE - Councilman Raven reported for the Light and Purchasing Committ stating that the contract had bsen awarded to Westinghouse Electri< Co. for furnashing the materials for the City's ne w street lights and V'a1ley Electric~ Eo. ,f6r:7the._wfting:, and that:;the:_bid:: ehECks of the unsuccesOul-bidders had been ordered returned. The light Committee was given authorization to sell the old light standards, which were obtained from the City of Seattle at cost. Councilman Raven stated that the Street Dept. would erect the new street light poles and that all expenses involved would be billed to the Street Light Fund. STREET COMNiITTEE Councilman PeterSen reported for the Street Committee, re commending that the crosswalk on the east side of Auburn Ave., at E Main St. be placed on an angle and a Ioading zane be es- tablished just east of said crosswalk. It was raoved by Petersen and 2nd by Raven that the re- commendation of the Street Committee be approved.MOTION CARRIED CALL FOR BIDS ' ~ee; Councilman Hitchcock reported that the original call for bids on the street light bonds was not published in time for bidders to figure and submit proposals so he felt that a new ~r71' 27'~ aUBURN, WASHINGTON _TUESDAY FEB_ 5. 1957 call should be made. It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd by Cornwell that a new cail be made on the sale of street light bonds with bids to be opened Feb. 19, 1957• MOTION CARRIED MERCHANZ"PARKING Mr. Jack Grinnell recommenc3ed that the City give serious consideration to obtaining the Union Oil lot at E Main ahd Auburn Avenue for public parking. It was stated that this could then be combined with the present parking lat. The tViayor appointed the Street and Finance Committees to study this matter and report back. BRBI-AiAWCE N0. 1174 It was moved by Rupert and 2nd by Hitchcock that Ordinance No. 1174, entitled "An Ordir,ance of the City of Auburn, approvir.g the plat af "Masseyts First Adcl tian to Auhurn"r accordirig to plat thereof on fil.e with the City of Auburn, Washington",be introduced and adopted with the following roll call vote being recorded; Hitchcock, yes; Rupert, yes; Cornarelt, yes; Raven, yes; and Petersen, yes. PARKING iMETER ORDINANCE The City Attorney was instructed to prepare a new parking meter qrdinance that would combine the present ardinances and also provide for nickel meters. SEWER EASEMENT Water 5upt. Gosney reported that the sewer easement granted by Mr. McPherson provided the right to hook-up at usu& Auburn charge on 50 foot lot basis plus regular monthly charge. He recommended that this property be allawed to connect to the sewer only i_f they make payment in lieu of assessments. It was moved by Petersen and 2nd by Rupert that the Water Supt. recommendation be approved and Mrs. Crouch be informed of thi.s action. MOTION CARRIED TAXI CAB STANDS Requests .for cab stands were received froan Roy's Taxi, C. J. kockey and Alts and Ideal Cab. - Royfs Taxi requested a stand at the 2nd parking meter north of Main St. on Auburn Avenue. It was mvved by Hitchcock and 2nd by Ravsn that Roy•s Taxi be granted the requested stand. MOTION CARRIEI! Councilman Hitchcock stated that the License Committee recommends that no further taxi stands be aliowed on Main St. It was moved by Raven and 2nd by Cornwell that the Licenm Committees recommendation be approved and Mr. Rockeyts reguest for a stand at 222 E Main St. be denied. MOTDN CARRIED It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd by Rupert that the request of. A1'!'s and Ideai Cab f'or an additional stand be denied. MOTION CARRIED TAXI LICENSE Mr. Robert Driggers submitted a request for a taxi cab Iicense. It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd by Petersen that this request be referred to the License Committee with power to act. MOTIUN CARRIED S'TREET LIGHt' REQUESfi Mrs. George M. Fox af 402 $tti St. S.E. submitted a requPSt for a street light on $th St. S.E. between D& F St. S.E. This request was ref Prred to the Light Committee with power to act. PAGE 2172 AUBURN. WASHINGTON TUESBAY F HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL The assessment roll for LID 127 was presented for con- sideration. It was moved by Rupert and 2nd by Raven that March 5th be set as the date for a public hearing on said assessment roll. PETITION FOR ANNEXATION 1 ~ Mr. Roy Webster submitted a petition for the annexation of his. property lying south of the present city limits. It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd by Raven that March 5th be set as the date for a public hearing on this petition £or annexation. AABY'S REQUEST Mr. George Aaby submitted a request for water for Aaby's lst Addition at Knickerboeker Heights. This request was referred to the Water Committee for stur.'y and report. ST&EET SliPT. REPORT The Street Supt. submitted a report on operations of the Street Dept. for the month of January. It was moved by Peterser and 2nd by Hitchcock that this rep be accepted and placed on file. MOTIUN 6ARRIED AUBURN TERRACE It was moved by Raven and 2nd by Cornwell that the City Council re-affirm their stand regarding the agreement for re- moval of the Auburn Terrace but express willingness to discuss the matter with the Housing Authority. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor appointed a committee of Petersen, Kuehn and Stalder to meet with the Housing Authority regarding this matter. 13ETITION The merchants on East Main St. submitted a petition re- questing the removal of the ban on parking from 4 to 6 P.M. This petition was refereed to the Street Committee, Police Chief and City EngineEr for study and repott. CITY INSLRANCE A review of the cityts insurance coverage was referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. CONTRACT PAYMENT It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd by Rupert that the City Clerk be instructed to bill the City of Enumclaw for the month of January payment on the Dog Warden contract. MOTION CARRIED WADKINS REQUEST Mr. John Wadkins submitted a preliminary plat of Wadkints First Addn. to Auburn together with a request for rezoning of a portion of this property. 1'his matter was re£erred to the Planning Commission for necessary action. CLAIMS It was moved by Rupert and 2nd by Petersen that the followinf claims against the city, all havir,g previously been passed and signed by the Finance Committee, be approved and the Clerk draw warrants in payment: CURRENT EXPEPISE #12$$ thru 1364 incl $7,$27.09 STREET #454 thru 4$3 incl WATER #1131 thru 1156 Incl $3,215.65 $z11o9.70 4k - ~ . _ . . . . . . _ . . . . _ _ . . . . T1,ti;n,,2. ^e _ _ . . ~w i AUBURi, VvASHINGTUN TUESDAY FEBRI;AKY 5. 1957 There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. . y CITY CLERK APPRO)jED THIS,/5? DAY OF 19 4% . M A Y 0 R I