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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-06-1958PA-JJ 2285 AUBURN. WASHINGTON TUESDAY Mav 6, 195$ The Nlayor asked everyone to stand while Fev. Unruh led in prayer. Regular meetir.g of the City Council af the City of Auburn, held at $:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Ilayor_ Denise. Councilrrlen preserit: Hitchcock, Aaby, Rupert, Stalder, Petersen, Raven and Towner. Councalmen absent: None Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as mailed. SCHOOI, DIST. Y40$ The public; hearzng ;o annex :,o the City of Auburn thP tract of land which lies immediatly south and west af the south City limits was declared open. No one appeared to oppose it so the nearing was declared closed. It was moved by Hitchcock anci 2nd by Towner to accept the annexa- tion and the C:ity Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance, Fvi6TI0iV CARRIED BIDS ' Bids for drilling the well were received from L.R. Gaudio of Tacoma quoting 016,024.73 & Western Drilling Equipment Co.,$11,139.33• Councilman Rupert asked if he, the Water Supt, and Mr. Wolfe could be excused so that they could go over the specifications and award the bid. They were excused. SELLING DONKEY City Clerk stated that they have not donkey sa he suggested the Water. Supt. be a deal for selling. It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd by be authorized to 3e11 the donkey. received any bids for the given authority to make i Aaby t.hat the Water Supt ~ , NIOTION CARRZED LIGHT AT AUBURN AVE. Councilman Hitchcock reported om the light for Auburn4ve. He ; stated that he talked to Nir. Gurr and they are waiting for every- ~ thing before they install it and since it is a new type of -light ~ it is hard to get some parts, but they should have it done in about 2 or 3 weeks. ~ i MOT,nIFcE REQUEST Councilman Stalder reported that he and the City Engineer ha< looked into NIr. Mowre request and the Engineer will have to study it further. QRDINANCE #123$ It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd by Aaby that Crdinance rr123f entitled An ordinance of the Gity of Auburn'. Washington, declaring a public emergency to exist and providing for the expenditure of 0300.00 from the current expense fund for the purpose of payment of the cost of moving the locomotive and tender to the City Park in the City of Auburn be adopted, with the fol.lowing roll call votE being recorded: Hitchcock, yes; Aaby, yes; Rupert, yes; Stalder, yes; Petersen, yes; Raven, yes; and Towner, yes; fence Councilman Aaby stated that the Park Board felt the fence was fine as it is and the novel-ty will wear off so tnat the kids will ' not climb over it. The sigris will be erecteo though. ~I Mayor Denise stated tha-t the guides are down so they will I rust soon, he suggested thaty they be painted with aluminun paint. PAGE 22$b AUBURN, WASHINGTQN TUESDAY MAY b, 1958 aRnzrlANcE ;"1239 It was moved by Stalde.r and 2nd by Hitchcock that Ordinance #1239 entitled An ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, re- latirig to and providing for tne annexation of a contzguous area of land l.ying adjacent to the south marginal lind of the existing city limits of the city of Aubu_rn to the City of tiuburn, -vjYiich lani is described in a petition duly filed with the City Clerk of the City of Auburn, be introduced. City Engineer was instructed to get the deed in wftting. Mt1TI0N CARRIED ORDINANCE #1240 It was moved by Stalder and 2nd by Petersen that Ordinance #1240 entitled an ordinance of the City of Auburi~, Washington providing for the improvement of a portion of F St. S.E. byt the construction of conerete curb and gutter ard an asphaltic concrete surface, all in accordance with a petition signed by a majority of the affected porperty owners and filed with the City Clerk of said City and a certification of the City Engineer of said City that a majority of the affected property owners have signed the petition and that all of the facts set f orth in said petition are true and that the estimated vost to the property will not exceed the limit established by law, creating a local improvemsnt distric providing for the necessary proposed improvement, prescribing the mode of payment of assessments and creating a locam irnprovement district fund and creating a local improvement district therefor, be introduced and adopted with the following roll call vote being recorded:Hitchcock, yes; Aaby, yes; Rupert, yes; Stalder, yes; Petersen, yes; Raven yes; and Towner, yes; It was rnoved bp Stalaer and 2nd bq Raven that bids be called for on June 3,195$, for F St. 3.EpRDINANCE #1237 Motivn carrie, It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd by Petersen that Qrdinance #1237 entitled An ordinance o£ the City of Auburn, Washington, pro hibiting electric fences in the Citq of Auburn and amending sub- section section 4, ordinance #1045 be adopted with the followin roll call vote being recorded: Hitchcock, yes; Aaby, yes; Rupert, yes; Stalder, yes; Petersen, yes; Raven, yes; and Towner, yes; C}RDINANCE #1241 It was moved by Hitchcoek and 2nd by Rupert that ordinance #1241 entitled an ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington a- mending section 2 of Qrdinance No. 1175 which ordinance is na ordinance relating to ttaffic and regulating use of public streets in the City of Auburn; defining and establishing parking meters zones; and regulating and controlling and proividng for inspection of the time time of parking of vehicles therein by the use of park ing meters; prescribing limits of time for parking in parking mete zonea; creating in the treasury of the City of Auburn a special fund to be known as parking Meter Fundtt; and pro*iding for enforce of this ordinance and penalties for its violation, repealing ordin numbers $90 and 977 and 1163, be introduced and adbpted with the following roll call vote being recorded: Hitchcock, yes; Aaby, yes; Rupert, yes; Stalder, yes; Petersen, yes; Raven, yes; Towner, yes. RESOULTION #39 It was moved by Aaby and 2nd by Petersen that Resoultion #39 entitled A resoultion of the City Council of the City of Auburn resolving that a portion of J St. S.E. in the City of Auburn, shou be vacated and proper notice thereof be given to all property owne abutting thereon be adopted with the following roll call vote bein recorded: Hitchcock, yes; Aaby, yes; Rupert, yes; Stalder, yes; Petersen, yes; Raven, yes; and Towner, yes. 3RD ST. S.E. City Attorney stated he has received no written report yet expects one at any time from the appraisers. PAGE 22$6 AUBURN, WASHINGTdN TUESDAY MAY 6, 195$ WATER DEPARTMENT Water Supt. reported that 4$2" pipe had been laid on Enumclaw Hiway and 6" pipe from Enumclaw Hiway to 17th St. on:_ J 3+. S.E. STREET DEPARTMEIdT George Blinn stated that the storm sewer had been completed. He also said that he received a request from Don Rottle that on ' 3rd N.W. & 3 Rd. N.E. from N.P.R.R. to Auburn Ave. that 24't square''. signs be erected stating "Slow, Children at Playt". Street Supt stated that Rottle had purchased the signs but had to have permission to erect them. It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd by Petersen that their re- quest be refered to the Street Cammittee and Street Department and Chief of Police with power to act. MOTION CARRIED ENGI NEER City Engineer reported about the hole by the American Legion ; Hall. He stated that he tried to call the owner but no one answer6d He wrote a letter and should be able to report at the next meeting; WELL f Councilman Rupert recommended that the bid for drilling the well be awarded to Western Drilling Equipment Co. for $11,139•33 ~ It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd by Petersen that the bid ~ be accepted. , MOTION CARRIE~ Mr. Wolfe stated the Health Apartment approved the location ~ for the well. TRAILER ORDINANCES Councilman Hitchcock brought up about the trailer ordinances ' and the City Attorney stated that he has material on trailer ordi+ces and that;"the Stteet Committee should meet with him to discuss it. i ~ 3 SELF SERVICE LAUNDRY ~ City Clerk stated that Self Service Laundry request (2) custo'er parking zones in front of his place of business. It was moved by Stalder and 2nd by Petersen that it be refere to the Street Committee and Police Chief with poaer to act. MOTION CARRIE AUBURN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A request from Chamber of Commerce suggesting that Auburn challenge the rest of the cities in the State for beautification contest. It would bring quite a bit of publicity to Auburn especi lly during the Worldts Fair. Gene Kasper was present to speak for the idea. It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd by Petersen to accept the Chamber of Commerce proposal. MOTIQN CARRIE AUBURN CHAMBER OF CONiMERCE A letter from the Chamber of Commerce requesting information regarding fire ratings. Waldo Carlson was present to clarify any questions. It was moved by Towner and 2nd by Hitchcock that it be refer to the Fire Committee and Fire Chief. MOTION GARRT RQBERT P. MQRRIS A letter was received from Robert P. Morris tendering his resignativn as Civil Defense Director. It was moved by Rupert and 2nd by Hitchcock that the resigna- tion be accepted and Mr. Morris receive a letter of thanks for his work. MQTION CARRIE] PAGE 22$7 AUBURN. WASHINGTON TUESDAY MAY 6. 195$ SIDE SEWER LICENSE A sidef:sdwer license was requested by Fred Madsen. It had been approved by Tome Bolton Water Supt. It was moved by Rupert and 2nd by Hitchcock that the Council approve his request for a side sewer contract. MOTION CARRIED GEQ. M. KOVACICICH ~ The City Clerk read a damage 3~eport against Cemetery `J~?pt. He claimed that the Cemetery truck backed into his car while park- ed on main gtreet. It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd by Raven that it be refered to the Insurance Company for settlement. City Clerk requested that all Department Heads file a report of any accidents they have invloving the City equipment. WATER SUPT. REPORT City Clerk read a report on 16" C"st Iron Pipe on hand and what will be needed for this year. He'requested that and emergenc appropriation, enough money to pay for the pipe to be ordered, plus 1000 ft. that has been paid for. It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd by Rupert that bids be call d for on June 3, 1958, far 1900 ft. 161' cast iron pipe delivered in 2 lots and emergency appropriations be delayed until bids are open ed MOTION CARRTED WQLFSTON A letter from R.J. Webster attroney about the continued delay in permitting his use of his property at and adjacent to 307 C St. S.: If the situation is not brought to satisfactory conclusion within the 5 days, no choice but to appeal to the courts for relief and damages. This was refered to the City Attorney. FINAL ESTIMATE FOR L.I.D.#132 Water Supt. submitted for approval the final estimate for L.I.D. #132 the J St. Water Ma.in. It was moved by Rupert and 2nd by Hitchcock that the final estimate for L.I.D. #132 be approved. MOTION CARRIED AUBURN KIWANIS A letter about the proposed swimming pool and complete mapped aut program prior to the next general election. It was ordered placed on file. PLATdNING CQMMISSION Stating that public hearing were held on the following re- zoning petitions granting John Wadkins petition and denying Robert W. Lewis. It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd by Aaby to accept the re- commendation of Planning Commission. MOTION CARRIED HEDTAAN COIvSTRUCTION Submitting for approval a preliminary plot of Olympic Lanes Add. to Auburn. It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd by Petersen that it be re- fered to the Planning Commission, Water 8c Sewer Supt. Fire Chief and City Engineer for their approval. MOTION CARRIED ASSN OF WASHINGTON CITIES It was requested that for the convention at Spokane that 2 delegates be elected to vote on any matters at the convention. Hitchcock moved and Petersen 2nd that the Mayor and City Attorney be spokPsman. MOTION CARRIED FA3v 2i f'~ xUD?t~ ~'i . 1,1JAS HINGTON TUES DAY NTAY 6_. 19 5.8 UR.BAN REPIEWAL Couricil.man Hitc:icoc;k brol.-rl}t ,ip about the Urban Renelqal. City Engineer stated that the necessary ordinance have been adopted but they decided to wait for the new councilmen to take office. It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd by Rupert that an Urban Renewal Committee be appointed to work on it. MQTION CARRIED MEETING MAY 12th NTayor Denise stated.there is going to be a meeting May 12, I951$ ~ of all the Mayors and councilmen of Auburn, Algona, Pacific, and , Kent in the Council Chambers at 7:30 P.M. He stated he appointed ; Les Roberts as Citizens Chr. f ~ ~ C LA IMS ~ It was moved by Hitchcock and 2nd by Rupert that the followin claims against the City, all 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 #3046 to #3120 $$659.75 WATER #1$42 to #1$$6 $6411.76 STREET #105$ to #10$7 $2595•39 L.I.D4130 ~ 334.$0 CEMETERY #145$ to #1472 ~ $01.09 LIBRARY # 601 to # 627 $1167.24 There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting was adjouuned at 10:00 P.M. subject to the calZ of the Mayor. APPROVED THIS a/ 14Z DAY OF_~ lq~ ~ ~ ; ~ M A Y 0 R - ~ City Clerk