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Regular meeting of the City Council oY the City of' tiuburn, held at
8;04 P.M. in the Council ChaiI:oers at the City Halls.
The meeting was called to orcler ny Fiayor Denise.
Councilrnen Present: Aab,y, Yeterse.., kar,:rneyer, Stalder, Fitzsirwr;ons,
Tokmer, t'rescott
Councilmen Absent: None
11inutes of tne previous r:eeting he7.d February 3, ly~y were approvea as
r;;ai led.
PUBLIG FiEARING
There Vias :io puPllc riearin`r.
UYBtuING BIDS
Bids for supplying the z)treeL LEat. v~ZLr: % 2 ton truck were submittea
by bltnell ~.hevroleL-Cadiilac, Inc. biddin;; $5235.64; and Brewer Motor &
Equipment Co. biddirg $5699.87•
These bids were referred to the Purchasing Committee and Street Supt.
with pcnver to act.
Bids for supplying the Water Dept. with fencing were submitted by Colorado
Fuel & Iron Corp. bidding $6069.00; Seattle Fence bidding $5869.75; and
Cyclone Fence bidding $5745•00•
These bids were referred to the Purchasing Committee and Water Supt.
wzth pawer to act.
CQMNiITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE
They have looked into the extra payroll wage rates. They decided the rate
should be raised from 1.871 to 2.00;
It was moved by Aaby and 2nd by Kammeyer that the extra payroll rate be
raised from 1.872 to 2.00.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Aaby and 2nd by Prescott that the Rohr Aircraft obligation ,
be paid from the Sewer Cumulative Reserve Fund and a loan from the Sewer Reserve'I
Fund.
MOTION CARRIED
PURCHASING
The Purchasing Committee awarded bids to Valley Nlotors from the group
that was opened on February 3, 1959.
It was moved by Petersen and 2nd by Prescott that this awaxd be approved
and the bid checks of the unsuccessful bidders be returned,
M0TI0N CARRIED
FIRE
No report
LICENSE
lUo report
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AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY FEBRUARY I7s 1959
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We recconunend the establishment of unloading and loading zones at the ,
followint; locations; Lotus Hotel, one on So. Division St. at the first meter
North of the alley on the West side, and one at B St. S.E., first two meters ~
South of the alley on the West side. '
We reccommend that Bob Graggers request for transfer of taxi stand from ,
222 East Main to the first parkirg, stall West of Auburn Ave. nn I:a,in St. an the -
No. side, be granted. '
We reccon.r,snd that anly one meter space be used in fromt of the show house'
for a taxi stand. The first meter south of the theater.
We reccommend the Post Office have the first two meters on lst. St. N.E., ;
east of Auburn Ave. on the south side, for Post Office customers only.
tide reccammend that we install some meters south of First St. S.W.and A St.~ '
S.4r. and on First St. N.E. from the corner of Division St. to Auburn Ave.,
on the south side. ;
We would like to reccommend to the council that they purchase sonLe new ~
parking meters that operate by use of either pennies, nickles, or dimes. '
It was moved by Stalder and 2nd by Towner t,hat the City Attorney be
instructed to draw up the necessary ordinances.
MOTION CARftIED
A request was made from Cottage Cleaners about installing loadirg and
unloading zones in front of the buildirg for customers. The Police Chief
stated that they have been inquiring about parkirg meters that would use
pennies, nickles, and dimes and place this type of ineter in f'rant of businesses
that require short time meters.
Vi'ATER
No report
LIGHTS
No report
ORDINANCE #1287
It was moved by Prescott and 2nd by Fitzsimmons that Ordinance #1287.
entitled, An ordinanee of the City of Auburn approvirg the plat of nEvergreen
Estates Aridition to the City of Auburnt{ accordir~; to the plat thereof on file
with the City Clerk of the City of Auburn, Washington be adopted with the
following roll ca11 vote being recorded; Aaby, yes; Petersen, yes; Kammeyer; yEs;
Stalder, yes; Towner, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Prescott, yes; ,
ORDINANCE #1288
It wa.s moved by Aaby and 2nd by Tawner that Ordinance #12E38, entitled,
An ordinance of the City of Auburn approvirg the plat of "River View Estatesrt
accordirg to plat thereof on file with the City Clerk of the City of Auburn,
Washington, be adopted with the following roll call vote being recorded;
Aaby, yes; Petersen, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Stalder, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes;
Towner, yes; Prescott, yes;
ORDINANCE #1289
It was moved by Towner and 2nd by Kammeyer that Ordinance #3289, entitled,
An ordinance of the City of Auburn approving the plat of t'Cedar Lanest" ,
according to plat thereof on file with the City Clerk of the City of Auburn,
Washington, be adopted with the followirxg roll call vote being recorded;
Aaby, yes; Petersen, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Stalder, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; ;
'i'owner, yes; Preseott, yes; ,
oRDINANCE #1290
lt was moved by Petersen and 2nd by Prescott that Ordinance #1290, entitle ,
An ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing for the rezoning of
certain property in the City of Auburn changing the zoning class of said proper y
from non classed to N:-2 Heavy Industrial and ri-1 be adopted with the following
roll call vote beinp, recorded; Aaby, yes; Petersen, yes; Kammeyer, yes; ~
Stalder, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Towner, yes; Prescott, yes; #
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ORDINANCE #1291
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and 2nd by Prescott that Ordinance #1291,
entitled, An ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washirygton, granting Church site
approval and permission to use property for church purpose, be adopted with
thQ follwoirg roll ca11 vote being recorded: Aaby, yes; Petersen,yes;
Kammeyer, yes; Stalder, yes; Fitzsinmons, yes; Towner, yes;, Prescott, yes;
ORDINANCE #1292
It was moved by Prescott and 2nd by Petersen that Ordinance #1292, entit
An ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington providir~g for the zoning of
certaa.n property in the City of Auburn and property classifying all of said
properties described and set out in this ordinance, be introduced and adopted
with the follwing roll call vote beirg reoorded; Aaby, yes; Petersen, yes;
Kammeyer, yes; Stalder, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Towner, yes; Prescott, yes;
ORDINANCE #1293
Ordinance #1293, entitled, an ordina.nce of the City of Auburn, Washington,
providing for the rezoning of certain property in the City of Auburn changing
the zoning class of said property from P-1 Public use to C-1 Commercial.
It was moved by Tawner and 2nd by Prescott that this ordinance be held
for further s vey.
~ NiOTION CARRIED
QRDINANCE #1294
It was moved by Karmeyer and 2nd by Petersen that Ordinance #1294
entitled, An ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, declaring an emerg
to exd.st and appropriating the sum of *23,331.69 from the 4,iater F.ind for the
purpose of paying the cost of construction of a new well, puu:phouse, and
pumphouse facilities, be introduced.
MLOTION CARRIED
OHDINANCE #1295
It was moved by.Aa,by and 2nd by Kammeyer that Ordinance #1295, entitled,
and ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providirg for the rezonirg of
certain property in the City of Auburn, charging the zoning class of said
property from RG-Residential to C-1 Commercial be introduced and adopted with
the following roll call vote being recorded; laby, yes; Petersen, yes;
Kammeyer, yes; Stalder, yes; Fitzsirrmons, yes; Towner, yes; Prescott, yes;
4RDINANCE #1284
It was moved by Aaby and 2nd by Stalder that Ordinance #1284, entitled,
An ordniance of the City of Auburn, Washington, declarirg a public emergency to
exist and providing for the appropriation of money to pa,y the cost of tracts
of land to be used for third street southeast frorn tfAtt to r'Ctt Streets Southeast
in the City of Auburn, be adopted with the following roll call vote being
recorded; Aaby, yes; Petersen, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Stalder, yes; Fitzsiwmons, 3
Tawner, yes; Prescott, yes;
OS4rALD EASIIMENT
It was moved by Staldex and 2nd by Kammeyer that the Oswald easement be
recorded. MOTION CARRIED
WATER SUPT. REPORT
They have been replaeirg a 161, water main from. 9th & Ft. St. to 12 & F St.
They should be finished by the end of this wesk.
STREET SUPT. REPORT
They have signed the Oswald ]Easement for utilities.
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OLD BUSINESS
The financial reports have not been received.
It was moved by Towner and 2nd by Fitzsimu~ions that the Mayor be instructed
;to ask the Treasurer and City Clerk for a Semi-annual financial report, with
! the first one due next, regular council meetirg.
FyiOTIQN CARRIED
ROSS PICKET REQUEST
Ross Picket presented the City Council with a design showing how 2-hour
free parking sign would look.
This request was turned over to the Street Committee and Chief of Police.
ROTHLEt7TNER REQUEST
i~ir. Rothleutner wa4ted to know charges for city water outside city limits.
It seerrls that they have paid for all installation and the City Water Dept. just
reads the meters.
The City Attorney stated that an increase i.nside the city effeets the
outside users on the same ratio.
WATER RATE REQUEST
There were several people voicing their opinions hbout the inereased water
rates. Thezr argument was to have the cubic feet raised during the tnree
summer months.
It was moved by Aaby and 2nd by Petersen that the Water Coirunittee be
appointeit ta investigate these rea,uests and make a report next regular
council meetirg.
MOTION CARRIED
I-ENLINE REQUEST
An attorney for Nr. Henline inquired about what was being done about
obtaining a francise fnr d bus system in Auburn.
It was reported that the City Attorney and Street Committee wexe ~oing
to discuss this further and a report would be given next reguZar meeting.
NEYJ BtTSINESS
Nayor has appointed George Schuler.as Planning Director.
DON RICE REQUEST
Rir. Don Ri:ee was representine, the people from his axea for enterirzg the
City of Auburn. This area is presently in the Town af Pacifie. The City
Attorney stated that these peaple would have to present petitions for the people
oflRuburn to sign, stating that they would like to have this axea annexed to
Auburn. The City Engineer should meet with the Town of Pacific to disuces this
matter.
IVICKI,ESOIV REQUEST
r?r, IVickleson wahted to knaw j?.st how the streets in the vacinity of
& G St. N.E. would be located. It was sta-ted that the exact location of
church would have to be known before plans for the streets could be m:ade.
COftRESPONBENCE
The City Clerk read a letter frotn the Christian Scientist Church
petitionirg for rezoning. The letter was signed by William E. Dray.
This letter was reYerred to the Planning Commission.
aR.EV. JOHN C. EGERDAHL REQUEST
The City Clerk read a letter from the Pastor of theluburn Gospel Fabernade
requesting permi.ssion to move a house from Tacoma to Auburn.
It was moved by Aaby and 2nd by Towmer that this be referred to the Boarc3
oflAdjustments for a special property use and that a public hearirig be set for
Rarch 3, 1959.
MOTION CARRIED
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QEVENTH DAY ADVEN'1'TST CHUKCH REQUEST
The City Clerk read a letter from the Seventh Day Adventist Church
requesting permission to hang a 40 foot street banner across Main Street for
a 1 period of three weeks. This banner will announce rneetings to be held in th
church.
It was moved by Prescott and 1nd by Aaby that this request be granted.
MOTION CAARIED
k$10.00 fee will be chargedt'or adjustments made, as stated in an
Ordinance passed in 1956.
MAAr2GARET TAYLOR 'S REt,~UES3'
The City Clerk Eead a letter from Mrs. Margaret Taylor requesting permiss
to make a two family dwelling out of her home.
It was moved by kTowner and 2nd by Fitzsimmons that this request be refer
to the Board of Adjustments and a Public hearing be held March 3, 1959.
MOTION CARHSED
ODEGARD REQUEST
The City Clerk read a letter fron G.E. Odegard petitioning to the City
Council to rezone property, described in letter, fron unclassified to RG so
a modern apartment house can be constructect.
This letter was referred to the Planning Commi.ssion.
PROPERTY Ot,,MERS REQCJEST
The City Clerk read a letter gigged by 14 property awners, requestiang
the City of Auburn to prohibit heavy trucks usirg 3ad St. N.E. Several reasons
were stated for this request.
This letter was referred to the Street Cornmittee.
PLAbTNING CCMMISSION REQUEST
The City Clerk react a letter t'rom the Auburn Planning Commi.ssion that a
joint meetirg be held April l, ly5y with a conuiilttee from the Y.Ni.C.A.
It was moved: by Fitzsirmnons and 2nd by Kammeyer that April 1, 1959 be
acepted for a joint meeting..
Ii0TI0N CARRIED
AUButtiv t;tit►N;bM ur t;ur&;&rct;E RF,tdUEST
The City Clerk read a letter from the Auburn Chamber oY Comrnerce requestiq
that the City Council take action about the traff'ic probler!, at yth & C St. S.E.'
It was reported that the State Highway Dept. is in progress to r.ia.tce study.
RATIVIER VISTA HOMES REQUEST
The City Clerk read a letter t"roni tne Hairder Vista Homes requesting for
water at siteson south 354th•
It was moved by Towner and 2nd by Petersen that this request be referred
to the Water Cou¢nittee and Water Supt. with power to act.
YL0TI0N CARRIED
PETITION FOR ANNEXATION
The City Clerk read a petition signed by 76.79% of the property owmers to
anne.x into the City of Auburn.
It was moved by Petersen and 2nd by LTcn,mer that a Public Hearirg be held
Nlarch 17, 1959.
M0TION CARRIED
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Ueorge Schuler submitted the final assessment roll for L.I.D. #133•
It was moved by Prescott and 2nd by Towner that a Public nea,ring be
held Aiarch 17, 1959.
N:OTIOh' CARRII;D
Ceor~;e Scl~itzler subLriitted the final asseswnent roll for L.I.D. #135.
It was -.!oved bS= Yrescott and 2nd by Towner that a Public Heaxing be held
Marcn 1'j, 1959.
ROTION GARRIED
The annual report from the F'ire Dept. was presented at this meetirg.
AUI3IEN-CE
Mrs. Ja,ngord reported that the Clean Up week was re-set to March 30, 1959
It was ruoved by Prescott and 2nd by Fitzsinunons trrat G1ean Up week be
from March 30, 1959 to April 4th, ar,d the City trucks start picking up on
April bth.
ti0TI0h CAtttilhU
CLXTMS
It was moved by Petersen and 2nd by Prescott tYiac tne i'ollowlrig claims
against the city, all having previously been passea arka signeci oy the Fiaa.nce
comrni.ttee, be approved and the City CIeric be duthorized to draw warrants in
payrrrent.
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