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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-03-1957PAGE 2244 AUBURN. WASHINGTON TUESDAY DECEMBER 3. 1957 The Mayor asked that everyone stand while Rev. Unruh said a FrsYer. Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn, held at $:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the City Hall. lhe meeting was called to order by Mayor Clark. Councilmsn Present: Hitchcock, Rupert, Stalder, Snodgrass, Raven and Petersen. Councilman absent: Kuehn, Minutes of the previous meeting held Nov. 19th were approved as mailed. OPENING BIDS Bids for supplying the City with C. I. pipe and fittings ' were received from U. S. Pipe & Foundry Co. and Pacific States C. I. pipe Co. These bids were referred t o the Water Supt., Water Committee and Purchasing Committee for study with power to act. The City Clerk said a letter was received from Pacific Water Works Supply Co. saying they were unable to bid at this time. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED It was maved by Rupert and 2nd by Hitchcock that the public hearing for annexation of J St. S.E. and surrounding area be con- tinued until Dec. 17, 1957• MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATIOIV The Mayor declared the public hearing on the annexation of the Union Stockyards and the Army Depot open. TheFe being no one speaking for or against the annexation the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd bp Raven that the annexatio be accepted and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the , necessarq ordinance. MOTION CARRIED d PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION The Mayor declared the public hearing open on the annexation of the Rohr property and surrounding property south of the south city limits. Mr. Wm. Wilcox of 90th Ave. So. asked what area was in- cluded in the area~:.to be annexed and said he had never been con- tacted to sign the petition. The i~ity Engineer explained the area to Mr. Wilcox. There being no further comments the Mayor declared the heari-g closed. It was moved by Rupert and 2nd by Stalder that the city accep this annexation and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare tYe necessary ordinance. MOTION CARRIED BOARD OF ADJUSTNIENTS HEARING ~ The Mayor declared the hearing of the Board of Adjustments open on the request of 0. S. Herrington for a special bldg. permit. Gouncilman Hitchcock said that the property owners on both sides of Mr. Herrington had no objection to Mr. Herringtonts ~ request. There being no further comments the Mayor declared the hearfg closed. It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd by Raven that the request of O.S. Herrington be granted and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance. MOTION CARRIED STREET CONKTTEE REPORT Councilman Stalder reported for the Street Committee re- commending that the request of Manuel Carames to construct only the east side of North Division in Block 10, New Auburn Addn., be granted. It was moved by Stalder and 2nd by Rupert that the recomm- endation of the Street Committee be accepted and the City Attorney 3raw ug the necessary ordinance. MOTION CARRIED r+:2 ~4s AUBURN, WASHINGTUN TUESDAY DECEMBER ~,~95,7 RESULUTTON N0. 37 It was moved by Stalder and 2nd by Petersen that Resolution No. 37 entitled t'A°Resolution of the City of Auburn, King Co. Washington, relating to the transfer of funds from ths Salary Fund, in the Current Expense Budget to the Expense Fund in the Current Budget of the City of Auburn", be introduced and adopted with the following rall call vote being recorded, Hitchcock, yes; Rupert, yes; Stalder, yes; Snodgrass, yes; Raven, yes; and Petersen, ~ess ORDINANCE h0. 1215 It was moved by Rupert ancl 2nd by Hitchcack that Ord. 1215 entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating' to anci providing for the annexation of a contiguous area of land lying adjacent to the southweterly marginal line of the existing ; city limits of the City of Auburri, to the City of Auburn, which 'l.and is described in a petition duly filed with the City Clerk of Lhe City of Auburn", be introduced and adopted with the followi~ roll call vote being recorded, Hitchcock, yes; Rupert, yes; Staider, yes; Snodgrsss, yes; Raven, ye$;and Petersen, yes. I ORDINANCE N0. 1216 It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd by Petersen that Urd. 1216 entitled "An Ordiriance of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to and providing for the annexation of a contiguous area of land lying adjacent to the southerly marginal li.ne of the existing city Iimits of the City of Auburn, which land is described ir: a petition duly fil.ed with the City Clerk of the City of Auburn", be introduced and adopted with the following roll call Vote being recorded, Hitchcock, yes; Rupert, yes; Stalder, yes; Snodgrass, yes; Raven, yes; and Petsrsen, yes. ORDINANCE NU. 1217 It was naoved by Rupert and 2nd by Snodgrass that Urd.. 1217 entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, tit'ashington, declari-g a public emergency to exist in the City of Auburn and authorizing the City Treas. to expend necessary funds in the amount of $ for the purpcs e of paying certain deficient accounts described in this Ordinance and directing expenditure of said funds from the Current Expense Fund", be introduced. MUTIGN CARRIED The Gity Clerk explained why these necessary emergency app- ropriations were needed. The Police Chief explained that the one patrol car needed a new motor. It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd by Raven that the Purchasii Committee and Police Chief study the possibility of purchasing a new car rather than repairing the oid one. MOTION CARRIED EAS E~MENT An easement was received from Ernest and May Heisserman. It was moved by Stalder and 2nd by Hitchcock triat the city accept the easement for a storm sewer across the W 1/2 of lot g ancl 17 and the east 5t of lot 7& 16, Block 1, Martha"Heisserman Addn., and the City Attorney be ir.structed to record the easement. MCTION CARRIED STREET 5UF'T. REPCRT The Street gUpt~.asked the City Attorney about the Ordinance on establishing B St. S.E. as a 1 way street. The City Attorney said he would have the Ordinance ready for the next meeting. ENGINEER REFGRT ~g The City Engineer said he had the Urban Renewal reFort back and he will send the necessary copies and codes to San Francisco. PAGE 2246 AUBURN WASHINGTON TUESDAY DECEMBER 1 METRG PLAN The Mayor said that Auburn, Algona, Facific and Federal Way had been left out of the Metro District. CGNDEMNATION SUIT I The City Clerk said he had the letters on file from the property owners where 3rd St. S.E. is gning through. ' The City Engineer was in5tructed to contact Mr. Shaughnessy ' ~ on the matter. The Engineer said he had talked with Mr. Mills and he will write a letter to the City Council. The City Attorney said he will give the Engineer,~:°some short option forms for the property owners to sign. 12TH ST. S.E. Councilman Raven said he had been down 12th St. S.E. and it was in very bad condition. This was referred to the Street Committee, and City Attorney to make a recommendation to the Council. TERkACE 3TREETS Councilman Rupert asked about the condition of the streets in the Terrace. It was moved by Rupert and 2nd by Hitchcock that the City Clerk write a letter to the King County Housing Authroity telling them about the hazard (f the streets and ask them to take care of the condition. MOTION CARRIED WARD SMITH GORP L REQUEST The City Clerk said the Street Supt. had received a letter from Ward Smith Corp. asking him to accept 23rd St. S.E. The Clerk said there is no;', record of the City Council ever accepting this street. ! Councilman Stalder said the Street Committee recommended the city accept this street. It was moved by Stalder and 2nd by Rupert that the city accept 23rd St. S.E. MUTION CARRIED VALLEY LAND REQUEST A request was received from Valley Land requesting that the city accept the northerly 400 feet of A St. N.E. north of 7th N.E. This was referred to the Street Committee and. Engineer for study and report back. BERGUM REQUEST A letter was received from R. C. Bergum recommending that aste cans be placed on East Main from C to FSt.; have a police officer control traffic at Auburn Ave. and First St. N.E. from 4 to 6 P.M.: have a civilian check the parking meters. The Street Supt. said he had talked with the Jr. High Principal and he was suppose to contact the Street Supt. The Traffic problem was referred to the Engineer and Street Committee and the parking meter officer was referred to the Police Chief. Tfie Mayor said a solution to these requests will be worked out f I PETERS AFFADAVTT An affadavit was reCeived from Wm. Peters saying he will not se the trailer house at $20 6th St. S.E. for living purposes. The Police Chief said Mr. Peters wants to use this trailer for work shop. The City Attorney was instructed to cheCk the Ordinance on his matter and that this matter be continued until the next meetinj CALL FOR BIDS It was moved Oy Rupert ana 2nd by Hitchcock that the City Cler e instructed to call for bids for gasoline for 1958 with bids to e opened Jan 7th. MOTIOIV CARRIED SS 22«7 AllEsURN. WASHINGTON TUESDAY DECEMBER 3, 1?57 It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd by Rupert that the City C2erk be instructed to call for bids for legal publications for 1958 with bids to be opened Jan ?th. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Petersen and 2nd by Stalder that the City Clerk be instr•ucted to call for bids for PS 300 type fuel oil for 1958 with bids to be opened Jan 7th. MOTION GARRIED It was moved by Rupert and 2r.d by Stalder that the Uity Clerk be instructed to call for bids for liquid chlorine for 1958 with bids to be opened Jan 7th. M(7TIDN CARRIED LOCONI(UVE CALL FOR BIDS The t~ity Clerk said he had not cal3ed far hids for the moving of the locomotive because there were several legal questio as to liability Insurance. It was matred by Hitchcock and 2nd by Rupert that the City Clerk and the Gity Attorney prepare the notice of the call for bids with bids to be opened Jan 7th. MOTION CARRIED IRBY_ REQt;EST The City Clerk said Mr. Irby has offered to pay $5.00 per month to use the city shed at 6th & C St.S. for parking his hay truck. This was referred to the Police Dept. 3RD AND AUBURN AVE. The City Clerk said a Police officer had informed him that Lyle Schneider wouid c}onate some land so that the curb at 3rd and Auburn Ave. could be rounded off. This was ref erred to the Street Committee and Engineer for study and report back. LIGNS TRASH CAN Councilman Hitchcock asked if the trash can in the Merchants Parking lot cauldn'L be emptied by the City Street Dept. It was moved by Hitchcock and 2rld by Raven that the Street Dept. pick up the trash from the Lions trash can when it is set ouL on the sidewalk. MOTIGN CARRTED DRIGGERS REQUEST Mr. Driggers of the Auburn Cab Co. felt that B St. S.E. should be left for two way traffic and not made a 1 way street. CLAIMS It was moved by Rupert and 2nd by Hitchcock that the followin~ claims against the city, aIl having previously been passed and signed by the Finance Committee, be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to draw warrants in payment. CURRENT EXPENSE STREET WATER CEMETERY #2412 to 24$7 Incl #$27 to $49 Incl #1605 to 1633 Incl #13 S2 to 1366 Incl V,515.77 $ 771.0? $12,1Og-59 ~ 773 .10 There being no further business to come before the Council he meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M. subject to the call of the ayor. ~ CITY C LERK PFROVED THISL>DAY OF,y;~"~ 19 -~T-- / ~ ~.y►"~~ . ` % ~ ✓ / % .