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CITY OF AUBURN
t{'~'TEN~1~. . „ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ,
- . - . . . . _ , , . February 19, 1991 7:30 p.m.
_ I. CALL TO ORDER
` The regular .meeting of the City of Auburn Council was called to order by Mayor
- Bob Roegner af 7:30 p.m. in the City of Auburn Council' Chambers.
A. F7ag.Salute
Bov Scout Troon 331
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Boy Scout Troop 331 posted the colors of the flag; ;and led those in
attendance in the pledge of allegiance. Boy Scout, Troop 331 members
include Dave Hope; Ashley Shepherd, Cory Barker, Ben Barker, Paul Blake,
- Brian Crabtree, Ron Buzzard, Brad Brunner, Ben; Bird, Dave Stucki, Troy
. Stucki, Kevin Kephart; Don Stafford; and Tom Worton. Scout Committee
Chairman Leon Stucki, Assistant Scout Masters Lynn Barker, Kody Wilkes,
and Ed Martin were also`in attendance.
B. R l0 1 Ca11
. Those in attendance included Mayor Bob Roegner and Councilmembers
. Whittall, Wagner, Burns, Larson, Barber,.Brothers;, and Kurle. Staff
. "meinbers in attendance included Police Chief Jake Evans, Fire Chief Bob
" Johnson,'Paiks & Recreation Director Len. Chapman, Personnel Director
Gretel Sloan, Finance. Director Pat Dugan, Public Works Director Frank
Cunie, Planning Director Steve Lancaster, City Attorney Stephen Shelton,
• and City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter. Other staff in attendance included Police
Lieutenant Mark Wentworth.
C. Announcements and Annointments
1. Announcements
a. Bov Scout Troon 331
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As mentioned above, Boy Scout Troop 331 members are in the
audience this evening earning their Citiienship Badge.
b: 1891-1991 Centennial Celebrations ,
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Mayor Roegner highlighted Aubum's Gentennial kickoff ceremony
in the plaza of City Hall beginning February 23, 1991; and '
continuing through the year. On February 23, 1991 events
scheduled include unveiling of Richard Beyer's sculpture and `
dedication ceremony, and later that evening the Mayors'
CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING February 19, 1991
Centennial Ball honoring former mayors. Mayor Roegner invited
Councilmembers to participate in the celebrations.
c. Fire Denartment Awards Ceremonv
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Mayor Roegner announced the annual Fire Department Awards
Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, February 22, 1991 at 6:00 p.m
:at. the Eagles Club to honor firefighters.
2. Annointments
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a. Human Resources Board . Mayor Roegnei requested confirmation from Council on the
appointment of Trish Borden to the Human Resources Boazd to a
vacant term which will expire on December 31, 1994.
Motion by Councilmember Larson, second by Councilmember
Kurle to confirm the appointment of Trish Borden to the Human
Resources Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
D. Asenda Modifications - None.
II. CHTIZEN INPUT. PUBY.IC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearinas - None:
B. Audience Particination .
Residence at 1629 33rd Street S.E.
1. Ed Howard - 1706 33rd Street S.E., Auburn, WA
Ed Howard expressed, concem regarding the 1629 33rd Street S.E., and
directed the Council's attention to the letter dated February 12, 1991 to
Mayor Roegner regarding the residence. Mr. Howard briefly described
events causing a nuisance within the neighborhood. He stated he and his
wife have reported incidents to the Police Department during the last two
years, and have expressed their desire to fully cooperate with the
Department:in forming a game plan to stop the problem. Mr. Howard stated
he had met with the Police Department earlier this afternoon to resolve the
. situation. '
Mr. Howard is concemed for the safety of his family and other residents of
the neighborhood due to the many unsupervised parties that have resulted in
assaults, and.one time, a drive-by shooting. He expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Police Depaztment over the past two years, but felt the
pro-active measures taken have yet to resolve the problem.
Mr. Howard requested the City Council review this matter from time to time
to ensure the safety of this neighborhood.
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2. Mike Abrams - 1822 35th Way S.E., Aubum, WA
Mr. Abrams has lived at this location for twenty-three years. Due to the
noise coming from the resident at 1629 33rd Street S.E. Mr. Abrams was
woken up on February 9, 1991 due to screaming on 33rd Street S.E. and he
called 911. The Police responded within five minutes, but the problem still
exists.
3. Rhonda Clark - 5111 36th Street, Tacoma, WA
Ms. Clark used to live next door to the residence for five years. She
described various incidents that happened to her. She explained that a
grandparent owns the home but the resident pays very little to live there and
is often away so lives at another residence. Three teenagers, and a four year
old girl practically live there alone. Ms. Clark urged the Council to use this
home as an example for enforcement. Ms: Clark does not feel the block
watch is working because the Police Department is constandy called, and by
the time they get there the situation has calmed down considerably.
4. Pat Narowitz - 1823 35th Way S.E., Auburn, WA
Pat Narowitz stated even though she is one block away, she can hear the
parties too. Ms. IVarowitz expressed concern for speeding cars going to and
from this house, driving in the wrong direction, and drivers making verbal
comments to her and other neighbors.
5. Harold French - 1718 33rd Street S.E., Aubum, WA
Mr. French expressed concern for his two small children who cannot play in
their front yard. Mr; French recounted the numerous incidents in addition
to the parties. such as cars driving at a high speed and kids pouring
antifreeze in the street to burn car tires off.
6. Neil Thannisch - 1712 33rd Street S.E., Auburn, WA
Mr. Thannisch commented on the quick response he has received from the
Police Department. Mr. Thannisch stated he does not allow his children to
play in front nor does he allow his wife to get the mail. He understands the
impacts to the police force and requested the Council act promptly.
7.. Linda Lane - 1703 33rd Street S.E., Aubum, WA
Linda Lane lives directly nezt door to tfie residence, and she is afraid. Ms.
Lane indicated she has called Police regarding the residence but has received
no response. However, when Ms. Lane's house was burglazized, and Police
were there in minutes.
8. Brenda Dreisow - 18°11 33rd Street S.E., Aubum, WA
Ms. Dreisow described incidents of kids sitting in her flower beds, and
lingering in her dr iveway with their lights shinning into her living room.
9. Maria Garcia - 1615 33rd Street S.E., Aubum, WA
Ms. Garcia stated she has lived here for fifteen years. The last few years
have been really hard. Kids leave empty beer cans in her yard. The
residence is a nuisance and the kids have no respect for anyone.
10. Rod Stenhens - 1806 33rd Street S.E., Auburn, WA
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Rod Stephens is the attomey who wrote the letter. He expressed the same
sense of frustration as expressed by his neighbors and described an incident
that happened on February 8, 1991 when his wife was in a panic due to acts .
of intimidation and harassment. Mr. Stephens expiessed concem for: the Police Department's response, and
certain procedures used and implemented: . He stated when the Police Department implements certain procedures, the kids tone down their activity
but harassment and intimidation continne. He feels there is a lack of
, commuaication with the administration and police officers and it is up to the
City Council to address and investigate this issue.
• 11. Linda Howard - 1706 33rd Street S.E., Auburn, WA
Linda Howard described incidents where kids from the residence in front of
- mail boxes and fire hydrants. 12. Kellv Harris - 1623 33rd Street S.E., Auburn, WA
Kelly Harris lives next door to the residence. She stated she is twenty-two
years old, just got married, and just bought a house and she is scared to
death. -She cannot get her mail, and feels something should be done about it.
Mayor Roegner requested Ghief Evans brief the Gouncil with regard to the
residence located at 1629 33rd Street S.E.
Chief Evans met witfi City Attomey Stephen Shelton, and Mr. Howard, and
Mr. Stephens this afternoon to discuss this problem. Chief Evans stated.
their discussion centered around a„ninety day call history at this address; and
the nature of the problem as it currently exists. Chief Evans offered
suggestions to concerned citizens in what they can do to assist the Police
Department. Chief Evans stated he has taken definitive action by using pro-
active officers. The residents are aware the Police are there, and that the .
Police will be doing some aggressive police work.
Chief Evans. briefly described vaiious Police incidents and patrols with
regard to 1629 33rd Street S.E. Even though there are, other, houses in town
requiring attention, Chief Evans concluded his comments by stating they are
aggressively doing everything they possibly can within their legal limits.
Councilmember Kurle questioned the steps the Police Department is taking
with regard to citizen complaints, differentiating the degree of other houses
- within Auburn reported as problems and what characterizes them at
different levels. ` As Chairman of the Municipal Services Committee, Councilmember Whittall
invited other Councilmembers to attend the next Municipal Services
Committee meeting, and further commented the Chief of Police carries out
of needs of the law, and they know what can be done legally.
Public safety concerns were addressed that were raised by concerned
citizens,.and Councilmembers requested further information be consistently
provided by staff. Mayor Roegner agreed.
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12. Howard Gresois - 1445 8th Street N.E., Auburn, WA Howard Gregois mentioned in beginning our meeting we all stood for the
- pledge allegiance which is a patriotic symbol, and cited what the colors bf
the flag symbolize. He favored patriotism as being important during time of
_ war regardless of how you feel about policies that brought us to war.
Mr. Gregois felt the City of Auburn should take a stand in their support of
men and women in the armed forces of the United States by flying flags on
. Main Street. He felt flying flags on Main Street would not be making a
political statement, but is a patriotic statement.
Mr. Gregois implored the Council to fulfill their duty and obligation to the
- citizens of Auburn by making a patriotic stand in support of inen and
women in the Persian Gulf.
13. Chervl Mevers - 35811 54th Avenue South, Aubum, WA
Cheryl Meyers stated she has been a resident of Auburn on and off for the
last twenty-nine years, and has six family members serving in the Persian
Gulf at this time. Ms. `Meyers said the City of Auburn should be flying
flags down main street in honor of the troops serving in the middle east.
She did not feel flying flags is a political statement.
Ms. Meyers requested the Council pass a resolution showing support of the
men and women serving in the Persian Gulf by flying the iJnited States flag
on Main Street for the duration of the war, and the troops are home safely.
Ms. Meyers offered, should the flags be:stolen or weather beaten, the
Auburn Rally Troops Support Committee would replace them.
Discussion centered around the issue before the Council, and the most
appropriate way to express the city's concern, compassion and sensitivity of
the young men and women serving in the _Persian Gulf. Given the number
of suggestions received by the city, the general consensus of the Mayor and
Council at this time are that yellow ribbons be displayed at appropriate
locations in the city as an interim measure. Regarding flying flags down
Main Street and what would be the most appropriate way to register and
recognize support for our troops in Auburn, the Mayor and Council felt it
appropriate to poll other cides to see what they are doing, bu.t more
importantly to research. tfie protocol of flying the United States flag.
Mayor Roegner suggested the Council consider a resolution at the next
' Council: meeting regarding Aubum's expression of support for the troops
serving in the Persian Gulf.
C. Correspondence - None. -
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
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A. Municinal Services
Chairman Whittall reported the Municipal Services Committee met on
February _I1, 1991. Chaiuman Whittall spoke in support of recycling, and
pointed out the minutes were published using both sides of the paper. Items
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discussed at their February 11, 1991 `meeting were King County Animal
Control licenses, Cable TV franchise, surplus property, Fire Stadon building
leaks, and they reviewed PoGce Department statistics. The next Municipal
Services Committee meeting is scheduled for February 25, 1991 at 4:30 p.m.
in Conference Room #l. •
_ B. Plannine & Communitv Develonment
Chairman Burns reported the Planning 8t Community Development . Committee met on February 11,, 1991 and the minutes are of public record._
The next meeting of the Planning & Community Development Committee is
scheduled;for February .25, 1991 at 7:30 p.m.
C. Public Works Chairman Kurle reported the Public Works Committee met prior to the
Council meeting at 3:30 p.m., and the minutes will be of public record when
published: Chairman Kurle stated they discussed Resolution No. 2168 that .
requires a conection, Resolution No. 2169, and a utility bill adjustment.
The next meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for March 4,
1991 at 5:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chairman Brothers reported the Finance Committee met prior to the Council
- meeting this evening at 7:00 'p.m. to discuss claims and payroll. The next
meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for Monday, March 4, 1991
7:00 p.m. " IV. CONSENT AGENDA
. A. 'Mmutes .
1: Minutes of the -iegular February 4, 1991 as conected.
B. Vouchers
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1. Claim numbers 60800 through 61155 in the amount of $1,451,264.26
and dated February 19, 1991. -
2. Payroll numbers 163763 through 164222 in the amount $649,363.26 of
covering the period January 25, 1991 through February 8, 1991.
C. Call for Public Hearinit
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City Council to call, for a public. hearing for March 4, 1991 to. receive public
comments on the distribution of $254,000 in 1991-1992 Coinmunity
Development Block Grant funds, and $25,700:15 in Community Development
Block Grant Program income.
D. Surolus Pronertv
F4.6.1 "Unclaimed Property
1. Police Denartment
One Casio Mode1 MT100 Keyboard One box w/white metal necklace and bracelet One Realistic AM/F1VI Car radio .
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One plastic box with mirror, and miscellaneous sm. parts .
One Sanyo AM/FM cassette car stereo One plastic bag containing one gold colored necklace,
one white metal necklace, one 1974 Liberty Dollar in
metal ring, one gold colored bracelet; one Playboy
necklace, one Eagle bracelet, one LeBaron watch, one
Georgio Monti watch
One plastic bag containing two broken watches, one
cross pierced earring, one yellow metal watch band piece -
One Cannon 35mm camera in case SN B38054
One Realistic 40W equalizer Model 12-1955
One Meikai 35mm camera in case
One plastic bag containing "knife" jewelry piece with
' clear stone and jade style pendant, one small cross,
one white, metal necklace
One Realistic 40W equalizer
One Robins 60W Booster
One Aiphone Model LAM-1 intercom unit
One Audiovox equalizer SN 11002647
One Sharp 40channel Model CB radio SN 70202153
One T'echnics AM/FM Stereo receiver 5N scratched off
One metal slingshot
One Circular saw
One Grass Whip (Electric)
One torque wrench .
One `Hatchet
One Aiwa AM/FM cassette
One jewelry box containing (7) watches, (1) ring, and miscellaneous
jewelry '
Two hood omaments
Moforola pager SN 416AMSG082
Motion by Councilmember Larson, second by Councilmember Kurle to
approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A. t}irough IV.D.1. -
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
V: OLD BUSINESS - None.
VI. NEW BUSINESS - None.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
City Attorney Stephen $helton read the titles to each ordinance out loud.
1. Ordinance No. 4483
. 03.10.5 vAR0007-89, A3.23.1 CAP0001-91
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Wasfiington, providing for a ;
variance to required setback requirements on property located at 1811
. FourthStreet N,E., within the City of Auburn, Washington.
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Motion by Councilmember Whittall, second by Councilmember Kurle
to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4483.
MOTION CARRIED: 4-3 with Burns, Bazber, and Brothers voting na 2. Ordinance No. 4487
03.10.1 CUP0009-89
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing for a
Conditional Use Permit to allow a nursing home to be situated in a C-
3(Heavy Commercial) zone and located on the West side of I Street
of Aubum, Washington:
N.E., in the 2800-2900 blocks, within the City
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Brothers
to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4487.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
. City Attorney Steve Shelton read the tides of each Resolution out loud. 1. Resolution No. 2166
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the petition for the. annexafion of the City of Auburn into
the King County Conservation District.
Modon by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Kurle to
adopt Resolution No. 2166. .
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 2167
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the. Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Aubum, to
execute an agreement for professional services between the City and
Worthy and Associates, Landscape Architects, for the preparation of a
master site plan for Viewpoint Park, Terminal Park and improvements
. to the City Park kitchen.
Modon by Gouncilmember Bums, second by Councilmember Brothers
to adopt Resoludon No. 2167.
MOTION CARRIED UNA1vIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 2168
03.73 SEP0052-90, 04.10
A Resolution of the City Council of` the City of Auburn, Washington, ;
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a traffic mitigation
agreement `between the City of Aubprn and the Boeing Company
relating to Building 17-239 expansion.
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Motion by Councilmember Kurle to adopt Resolution No. 2168 once
the contract is changed to reflect the conect address. Councilmember
Wagner seconds the motion.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 2169
04.9.1 Street Improvement No. 287
. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement for
appraisal services: between the City of Aubum and ABC Associates.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember. Wagner
to approve Resolution No. 2169.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT - None.
Executive Session - None.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further, business to come before the Aubum City. Gouncil, the
meeti adjourned :53 p,m. '
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Bob Roegner, Mayor Robin Wohlhneter, City Clerk
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