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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-21-1980 50 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JANUARY 21 , 1980 The regular meeting of the Auburn City Council convened at 8:00 p.m. in the City of Auburn Council Chambers. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Roegner, Kitchell, Craig, Larson, Hitchcock, Flechsig and Lea. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Stan Kersey; Jack Bereiter, City Attorney; Len Chapman Parks and Recreation Director; Jim Gibson, Police Chief; Bill Herold, Personnel Director; John Holmes, Library Director; Coralee McConnehey, City Clerk; Pat Nevins, Public Works Director; George Schuler, Planning & Community Development Director; Will Spencer, Fire Chief; Ken Thompson, Finance Director; Bruce Thun, Airport Manager. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Hitchcok, that the minutes of the January 7, 1980, Council meeting be approved with the following correction: Page 6, last paragraph, should read - There being no further business to come before the Council the regular meeting was adjourned at 10:09 p.m. MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Mayor Kersey declared the public hearing open on the proposed 16% water rate increase. The City Clerk relayed a telephone message from Mr. Bill Bailey expressing his feelings that the rate increase would be unfair to the approximately 9,000 home owners and older residents of the City who have paid all the taxes and L.I.D. 's to bring Auburn to its present facilities. He felt the increase would additionally burden these residents to just bring in new people who would enjoy the facilities free of charge. He added he thought a questionnaire should be sent to 10% or 100 of these older residents asking how they felt about it. Pat Nevins gave a short presentation of explanation on the rate increase illustraing (1) What bond coverage really means, (2) Average water debt service for 1980 and (3) Water rate comparison. He noted increase would not affect low income elderly people. Rodger Campbell, 415 Western N.E. , asked if the increase was straight 16% across the board. Nevins replied it was. Campbell asked if possibly the utilities could be billed monthly. He stated he felt it was too much money to buy water lines the City didn't need. Marian Glasser, 1611 22nd St. N.E. , asked if it was feasible to have different rates for different types of property; having lower rates for residents than industry. She added a 16% increase was considered quite high and they had thought either 6% or 8%. Nevins responded there hadn't been a rate increase in four years and 16% over four years wasn't too bad. George Nickelsen, 512 7th N.E. , asked what effect would water rate hike have on sewer rates. Nevins stated it would have none since sewer rates were based on water con- sumption. Pat Benston, 32617 108th P1. S.E. , presented a letter to the Council on behalf of residents of the Lea Hill area opposing the water rate increase. Volney Wolters, 424 W. Main, spoke in opposition to the water rate increase. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, that the public hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED Craig noted the rate increase came about for two reasons. He stated one reason was the Auburn Way South area needed an additional water supply and unless something -1- ' 51 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JANUARY 21, 1980 was done immediately there was a danger of problems of fire flow in the area. The other reason was recent engineering surveys indicated needed improvements to bring up the water and sewer facilities to just meet current needs would take $4 million in water imporvements and $4 million in sewer improvements. The Council had decided to work on about half of these improvements while looking at alternate methods. He added the City of Auburn has one of the better utilities because the City tries to stay ahead of the problem. Any postponement of needed improvements would cost 12% a year because of inflation in construction costs. Ordinance No. 3485 It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that Ordinance No. 3485, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING AUBURN CODIFIED CITY ORDINANCE NO. 13. 04.360 PERTAINING TO WATER RATES FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON," be introduced and adopted with correction of the date in Section 2, Page One, from March 3, 1980, to March 30, 1980. Flechsig asked why a 8% increase would get $1.5 million and 8% more only gets an additional $500,000. CO Craig replied it was because the original bond coverage rate of 2.27 covers a large part of the first 8%. QFlechsig asked what would happen if the City only went to an 8% increase. Craig state it would provide Auburn Way South and "A" Street improvements, however, a Q 16% increase would provide a well, telemetering and standby generator. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmembers Craig, Larson, Hitchcock, Lea and Kitchell voted YES. Councilmembers Flechsig and Roegner voted NO. MOTION CARRIED ' 2. Mayor Kersey declared the public hearing open on the proposed amendments to the City of Auburn 1979 Budget. He explained the needed adjustments as outlined in a memo from Ken Thompson, Finance Director. No one spoke for or against the amendments. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Larson, that the public hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED 3. Mayor Kersey declared the continued public hearing open on the request of Pacific Ventures, Inc. to rezone from A-1 (Agriculture) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial) , R-4 (Multi-Family) and R-2 (Single Family) a parcel of land approximately 24 acres in size lying between Auburn Way North and the Green River. (Application 50-79) The Planning Commission recommends approval of the request because it does conform to our Comprehensive Land Use Plan and will conform with existing zoning on adjoining properties. Consideration should be given to any requirements of the Public Works Department. No one spoke for or against the request. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, that the public hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED 4. Mayor Kersey declared the continued public hearing open on the request of Agnes Marty to rezone from Unclassified to M-I (Light Industrial) a parcel of land 2.71 acres in size lying at the northeast corner of 30th and "B" Streets N.W. (Applica- tion 53-79) The Planning Commission recommends approval of this request because it does conform to our Comprehensive Land Use Plan and does conform to existing zoning ' on surrounding properties. Consideration should be given to the dedication of additional property to provide a 60 foot right of way for "B" St. N.W. and considera- tion should be given to any requirements of the Public Works Department. No one spoke for or against the request. It was moved by Larson, seconded by Hitchcock, that the public hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED -2- 52 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JANUARY 21, 1980 5. and 6. Mayor Kersey declared the continued public hearing open on the request of Multi-Vest Ltd. to rezone from M-1 and M-2 (Industrial) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial) a parcel of land approximately 5 acres in size lying between the Auburn Way North and "B" Streets N.E. extended northerly in the 800-900 blocks. (Application 54-79) The Planning Commission recommends approval of this request because it will conform to existing zoning and development along Auburn Way North and would be considered a down-zoning of the property. Consideration should be given to any recommendations of the Public Works Department. Mayor Kersey also declared the continued public hearing open on the request of Multi-Vest Ltd. for approval of a preliminary plat to be known as Maracaibo Park on a parcel of land 26.4 acres in size lying on the west side of Auburn Way North in the 800-900 blocks. (Application P-15-79) The Planning Commission recommends approval of the preliminary plat of Maracaibo Park subject to the following conditions: (1) That a public street access be provided to the west edge of the plat to provide access to adjoining property, (2) That prior to submitting a final plat the owners and/or engineers meet with the property owners to the north and the Public Works Department to discuss the need for an additional east/west street along the north line of the plat between "A "and "D" Streets N.E. , (3) Any requirements of the Public Works Department. George Berry, representing Multi-Vest Ltd. , was in the audience to answer any questions. No one else spoke for or against the requests. It was moved by Larson, seconded by Flechsig, that the public hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Larson, seconded by Flechsig, to approve the preliminary plat of Multi-Vest Ltd. to be known as Maracaibo Park (Application P-15-79) to include the recommendations of the Planning Commission and the Street Committee on the location of "A" Street N.W. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE The City Clerk read the following items: 1. Zone Change Application from R. J. Kloberdanz to rezone from Unclassified to M-1 (Light Industrial) property located west of Northern Pacific Railroad and south of vacated South 288th St. (Application 1-80) 2. Zone Change Applcation from Gene L. Colburn to rezone from M-2 (Heavy Industrial) to C-2 (Central Business District) property located on northwest corner of 2nd and "A" Streets N.W. (Application 2-80) It was moved by Larson, seconded by Lea, that Application 1-80 and 2-80 be referred to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission. MOTION CARRIED RECOMMENDATIONS The Department of Public Works recommends the following for Council approval : 1. Pay Estimate No. 1 to Reliable Steel Fabricators, Inc. for Contract 79-16, Water Imp. 122, Reservoir construction at Academy Tank site, in the amount of $31 ,328.73. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Hitchcock, that Pay Estimate No. 1 to Reliable Steel Fabricators, Inc. for Contract 79-16, Water Imp. 122, in the amount of $31,328. be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -3- 53 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JANUARY 21, 1980 Mayor Kersey recommended the following for committee assignments. Board of Appeals 5 year term Gerold Harrel Cemetery Board 5 year term Les Carter Library Board 5 year term Jerry Shaughnessy Park Board 3 year. term Mary Caldwell Civil Service Board 6 year. term C. A. (Del) Heisserman Human Resources 5 year term John Ancock re was moved by F'echsig, seconded by Roegner, to concur with the appointment recommendations of the Mayor. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Kersey also noted he had made the following appointments: Park Board (Advisory Committee) 1 year term Mary Tungsvik 1 year term Koji Norikane M 1 year term Cal Scarff Research Historian 1 year term Roberta Morley V a COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Q Municipal Building Committee - Chairman Bob Roegner It was moved by Roegner, seconded by Kitchell, to authorize a call for bids for the maintenance of all City Hall mechanical equipment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED Planning & Beautification Committee - Chairwoman Lillian Kitchell It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Larson, to approve the request of the Other Side of the Track restaurant, 106 West Main, for a Class H liquor license, to sell spirituous liquor, beer and wine for on-premises consumption. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Larson, to deny the request of Warehouse Sandwich Shop to add a Class E liquor license to their present Class A license which would permit beer for off-premises sales. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Roegner, that Resolution No. 1038 (Block Grant Funding) be amended increasing the populations funds for HOuseing Repair from $30,000 to $36,508.00. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Larson, that Pay Estimate from O.R.B. in the amount of $78. 00 for professional services performed on the Auburn City Park Restroom be paid. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Larson, that the Park Board and Director of Parks pursue information regarding the availability of the Auburn Game Farm and to research means whereby it may be obtained for park purposes. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED Utility Committee - Chairman Ron Craig It was moved by Craig, seconded by Hitchcock, to authorize payment in the amount of $5900.00 plus tax for the cost differential between an 8 inch and 12 inch line along -4- 54 A111sfdtN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JANUARY 21 , 1980 112th Strout S.E. south of 304th Street funding from Water/Sewer Funds. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED Airport Committee - Chairman Bud Larson - No report. Public Safety Committee - Chairman Lewis Hitchcock - No report Finance Committee - Chairman Al Flechsig It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, to approve payroll on Checks 7159 through 7421 in the amount of $170,870.45 and .accounts payable on Checks 4434 through 4600 in the amount of $272,103.34. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED Street and Engineering Committee - Chairman John Lea It was moved by Lea, seconded by Hitchcock, to approve attendance and reimbursement of travel time for Hal Owens at a Traffic Counter Maintenance School in Beaverton, Oregon. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance No. 3481 It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that Ordinance No. 3481, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE NO. 3474 (PASSED DECEMBER 17, 1979) ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1979, WHICH AMENDMENT TO REFLECT NEEDED APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE YEAR A.D. 1979," be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED Ordinance No. 3482 It was moved by Hitchcock, seconded by Larson, that Ordinance No. 3482, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF A PARCEL OF LAND APPROXIMATELY 24 ACRES IN SIZE LYING BETWEEN AUBURN WAY NORTH AND THE GREEN RIVER IN THE 3000 BLOCK, WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM A-1 TO C-3, R-4 AND R-2," be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED Ordinance No. 3483 It was moved by Larson, seconded by Flechsig, that Ordinance No. 3483, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF A PARCEL OF LAND APPROXIMATELY 5 ACRES IN SIZE LYING BETWEEN AUBURN WAY NORTH 'AND "B" STREET N.E. EXTENDED NORTHERLY IN THE 800-900 BLOCK, WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM M-1 AND M-2 TO C-3," be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED Ordinance No. 3484 It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Larson, that Ordinance No. 3484, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF A PARCEL OF LAND 2. 71 ACRES IN SIZE LYING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF 30TH AND "B" STREETS N.W. WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM UNCLASSIFIED TO M-1," be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED Ordinance No. 3485 Passed under Public Hearing No. 1 -5- i 1 55 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY , JANUARY 21 , 1980 Resolution No. 1048 It was moved by Craig, seconded by Flechsig, that Resolution No. 1048, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY RAPE RELIEF TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN," be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE:III All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED Resolution No. 1049 It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Hitchcock, that Resolution No. 1049, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO EXECUTE A HEALTH SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND THE CITY HEALTH OFFICER," be adopted. ry1 ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED W Resolution No. 1050 NT Nt It was moved by Larson, seconded by Lea, that Resolution No. 1050, entitled, "A RESOLUTION V` n OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE V MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AUBURN YOUTH Q RESOURCES FOR SERVICES AND COMMUNITY PROGRAM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPORT THE Q POOR AND INFIRM," be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED Resolution No. 1051 It was moved by Craig, seconded by Hitchcock, that Resolution No. 1051, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION AND NOTICE TO PROCEED WITH ENGINEERING SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN, THE URS COMPANY AND PROPERTY OWNERS FOR THE RIVERSIDE AVENUE PUMP STATION," be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED Resolution No. 1052 It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, that Resolution No. 1052, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF AUBURN TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH THE U.S. SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE AND OTHER LOCAL SPONSORS RELATED TO DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE GREEN RIVER VALLEY," be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED Resolution No. 1053 It was moved by Larson, seconded by Hitchcock, that Resolution No. 1053, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO EXECUTE A STIPULATION AND AGREED ORDER BEFORE THE SHORELINES HEARINGS BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON, IN THE MATTER OF A SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN TO THE CITY OF AUBURN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE, APPELLANTS, SHB NO. 79-34," be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS It was moved by Lea, seconded by Craig, that Lillian Kitchell be appointed as Mayor Pro-Tem for 1980. MOTION CARRIED There being no further business to come before the Council, the regular meeting was i adjourned at 9:30 p.m,: Manley P rsey, Mayor 7oralee A. McCo mehey, City Cierk