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Home My WebLink About12-02-1991 i _ - P~BUR~ CITY OF AUBURN ~ . CITY COUNGIL MEETING MINUTES TEN „ i December 2, 1991 7:30 p.m. • 1. CALL TO ORDER The regulax meeting of the City of Aubum Council was called to order by Mayor Bob Roegner at 7:30 p.m. in the City of Aubum Council Chambers. A. Flas Salute - Mayor Roegner led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance. B. R l0 1 Call Those in attendance included Mayor Bob Roegner and Councilmembers Whittall, Wagner, Burns, Larson, Brothers, Barber, and Kurle. Staff members in attendance, included Fire Chief Bob.Johnson, Pazks & Recreation Director Len Chapman, Police Chief Jake Evans, Public Works Director Frank Currie, Fina.nce Director Pat Dugan, Planning Director Steve Lancaster, City Attorney Stephen Shelton, City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter, Deputy City Clerk Gayle Butcher, Police Lieutenant Mark Wentworth, and Personnel Analyst Ken Irons. C. Announcements and Annointments 1. Announcements a. Council Meeting Mayor Roegner announced that the regularly scheduled December 16, 1991 Gity Council meeting will be rescheduled to meet on Tuesday, December 17, 1991. b. Christmas Tree A1.12 Mayor Roegner announced the Christmas Tree, which is donated annually by the City's elected officials, was placed in the lobby of City Hall today. The tree is used for the Tree of Giving, and it will be ready la.ter this week for those who wish to participate in this season's giving to the needy. Mayor Roegner expressed his thanks to the Council for contributing the Tree of Giving. c. Proclamation A1.8 Mayor Roegner presented to the Aubum High School Girls Volleyball team a proclamation honoring them for the second place standing in the state finals. Mayor Roegner expressed his pride in the team's accomplishment; and stated they were a credit to the community. Team members include, Kristi Dray, Nancy Konsmo, Karen Reimer, Dana Beard, Melissa Blaschke, Jennifer • CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING December 2, 1991 Morgan, Charity Hani, Laine Gonzales, Katie Goodman, Behka . Stafford, Andrea Lancaster, Audrey Hetrick, Janna E1Lswortli; Head Coach Nancy Zehnder, Assistants Chris Leverenz and Dana Hinman, Volunteer Assistant Jennifer Yount. d. Audience Recosnition A3.10.13 Mayor Roegner recognized Councilmember-elect Trish Borden in the audience this evening. 2. Annointments , There were no appointments. D. Aaenda Modifications A3.6.6 Mayor Roegner announced that the agenda modifications appear under II.C which transmits two letters as additions to this evenings agenda item VI.A, the request of Myron and Madeleine Massey for a Conditional Use permit to allow 40 mechanical amusement devices as part of a family oriented, sports theme, entertainment facility to be known as "Auburn Family Sports Center" to be located at 340 East Main Street. II. CITIZEN INPUT. PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearinas 1. 1992 Preliminarv Budget F3.6, 1992 Preliminary Budget The 1992 Preliminary Budget and Budget Me"ssage are available for public inspection and may be examined by any taxpayer. At this time, the Mayor and Auburn City Council invite all citizens to provide the Council with written and oral comments and to ask questions concerning the City of Auburn's entire proposed 1992 Budget. Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing. Kathv Clvde. 906 28th Street SE. Aubum. WA Ms. Clyde indi-cated she had not attended any public hearings or reviewed the 1992 Preliminary Budget, but wished to know if - additional police officers were part of the 1992 Budget. Mayor Roegner responded that rive additional police officers had been approved during the 1991 Budget process, and that five additional fire fighters are included in the 1992 Budget: Ms. Clyde quesdoned whether the five additional fire fighter§ were currently at the fire - fighters academy. Mayor Roegner explained the 1992 Budget begins January lst, and that fire fighters must be on staff prior to being sent to the academy. Fred Poe. 1811 4th Stree. NE. Auburn, WA Mr. Poe expressed his concem in not receiving a copy of the 1992 Preliminary Budget: prior to this evening's meeting and questioned PAGE 2 . CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING December 2, 1991 storm sewer revenues, operating expenses, and how much will be spent on capital expenditures in 1992. Mayor Roegner indicated Finance Director Pat Dugan had a copy of the 1992 Preliminary Budget available this evening. There were no further requests to speak for or against the 1992 Budget. Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Councilmember Barber _ to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Finance Director Pat Dugan addressed Mr. Poe's questions with regazd to anticipated revenue for the storm sewer ufility in 1992, and of that amount, what portion will be spent on operating and capital expenditures. He said in 1992 the city expects to receive $2 million in revenue for the storm sewer utility. The city expects to expend $2.5 million on capital projects, and $1.1 million for operating expenses. Mr. Dugan further noted the balance for capital expenses is supplemented by anticipated bond sales. B. Audience Particination A3:23.2 14AP0002-91, 03.10.2, 03.10.3, A3.6.4.1 Jim Snrenser. 230 Auburn Wav N. Aubum. WA Mr. Sprenger expressed his sentiments regarding economic conditions at both the city; county,, state, and federal levels. He further questioned why, under these economic dmes, mining operations at Miles Sand and Gravel Company have stopped. Even though both positions present strong arguments over the confinued mining activity, he encouraged the city officials to open communication with Miles Sand and Gravel Company in order to work out differences. Jim Shack. 2808 A Street SE. Aubum. WA Mr. Shack, President of Utility Vault Company, stated he has lived and worked in this community since 1960. Utility Vault employs eighty-five employees, and is located in Aubum. Mr. Shack expressed concern, as an industrial manufacturer, with.the closure of the mining activity at Miles Sand and Gravel Company because it effects ecomomically many businesses within the community including Utility Vault Company. Mr. Shack asked the Council to reconsider their decision to prevent mining activity at Miles Sand and Gravel. Frank Shauahnessv; Rio Verde. 22nd NE. Auburn. WA Mr. Shaughnessy expressed concern regard to recent newspaper articles published with regard to Miles-Sand and Gravel Company. Mr. Shaughnessy discussed the extension of R Street into Ar!Iile"s Sand and Gravel Company property. PAGE 3 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING December 2, 1991 Don Lisko. 25-16th Street N.E. Auburn. WA Mr. Lisko, President of Cascade Community Bank, requested the Council consider the economic benefits of those entides such as Miles Sand and Gravel Company, that go back into the community are substantial. Mr. Van Selus - 20 Riverview Drive, Aubum, WA Mr. Van Selus, resident and business owner, stated that Miles Sand and Gravel Company has been in the community for a long time, and he urged the city officials to give greater considera.tion to businesses, employees, and citizens in Auburn. In a move to strengthen what is best for all of the citizens of the community, he further urged city officials establish a committee to reestablish the philosophy of service and to encourage communication and redefine Aubum's direcdon. Mr. Van Selus asked the citizens in the audience to stand if they supported this position. Bob Llovd. Llovd Enferorises. 202 S 341st P1...Federal Wav. WA 98003 Mr. Lloyd expressed sympathy for Miles Sand and Gravel Company working relationship with the city. He indicated that he had a personal experience with shut down notices on the west hill gravel pit, and the lenghtly permit process that results in poor communications and misunderstandings. Dave Elmore. resident of Renton. WA Dave Elmore lives in Renton. He is attending the Council meeting after reading the paper regarding Miles Sand and Gravel Company. Mr. Elmore expressed concern with the action taken on Miles Sand and Gravel Company. Virgina Haugen. 2508 R Street SE. Auburn. WA Ms. Haugen expressed her thanks to Police Chief Evans for the high police visibility in her neighboihod recently. She indicated many of her neighbors were ticketed, herself included, but that she felt the dckets were warranted. She stated she hoped the public safety departments would keep pace with Auburn's growth. Ms. Haugen also questioned if the city owned approximately 65 acres on the West Valley Highway. Finance Director Pat Dugan responded that the property she was referring to is an LID foreclosure that the city only has temporary custody. The city will have to sell the property to pay the bond holders, or pay the 6ond holders out of tax money. Ms. Haugen also expressed her concern for the condidons at the Library. She encouraged city staff to apply for grant monies that may be available to modernize the Library. Ms. Haugen also informed the Council she had recently received a letter from.an Auburn High School student. Based upon this letter, Ms. Haugen is requesting that condom machines be placed in the Auburn High School. Ms. Haugen read a November 26, 1991 Seattle Parent Teachers Association recommendation made to the Seattle School Board, and she felt'this recommendation had merit for the youth of, Aubum. PAGE 4 . CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING December 2, 1991 Ms. Haugen also added her support of Miles Sand and Gravel remaining an operation in Auburn. There were no further requests from the audience to address the Council. Mayor Roegner announced that. Miles Sand and' Gravel was not an agenda issue before the Council this evening. He indicated there would be future public hearing opportunities for citizens to express their concern either by speaking at a public hearing or by submitting written conespondence. Those interested in knowing when Miles Sand and Gravel will be scheduled hearings should contact the Planning Department or the City Clerk's office. Planning Director Steve Lancaster indicated ttie Hearing Examiner's meeting would be later this month. C. Corresnondence A3.6.5, A3.23.2 HAP000241, 03.10.2, 03.10.3, 03.10.1 CP007-91 1. Letter dated November 22, 1991 regarding present and future reguladons in reference to the expansion of mining and operations from residents living neaz Miles Sand and Gravel mining operation located on "M" Street S.E. 2. Letter dated November 26, 1991 from David Morgan regarding the request of Myron and Madeleine Massey for a Conditional Use Permit to allow 40 mechanical amusement devices as part of a family oriented, sports theme, entertainment facility to be _known as "Auburn Family Sports Center" to be located at 340 East Main Street. This letter was transmitted as an agenda modification for this evening's agenda item VI.A. 3. Letter hand-dated November 30, 1991 from William Morchin regarding the request of Myron and Madeleine Massey for a Conditional Use Permit to allow 40 mechanical amusement devices as part of a family oriented, sports theme, entertainment facility to be known as "Aubum Family Sports Center" to be located at 340 East Main Street. This letter was transmitted as an agenda modification for this evening's agenda item VI.A. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municinal Services Chairman Whittall reported that the Municipal Services Committee has not met since the November 12, 1991 meeting. The next Municipal Services meeting is scheduled for December 9, 1991 at 4:30 p.m. in Conference Room #1 located on the main floor of Auburn City Ha1L B. Planning & Communitv Develonment Chairman Burns reported the Planning & Community Development Committee did not meet during the month of November. The next meeting of the Planning & Community Development Committee is scheduled for December 9, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. C. Public Works PAGE 5 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING December 2, 1991 Chairman Kurle reported the Public Works Committee met prior to the Council meeting this evening to discuss those items appearing on tonight's ' agenda. The next meeting of the Public Works Committee will be rescheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 1991 at 5:30 p.m. D. Finance Chairman Brothers reported that the Finance Committee met prior to the Council meeting tonight to review those items on this evening's agenda, including claims and payroll. Chauman Brothers also requested Finance Director Pat Dugan respond to budgetary quesdons asked by Mr. Morchin during the Finance Committee meeting. Tlie next meeting of the Finance Committee will be rescheduled for Tuesda.y, December 17, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the November 18, 1991 regular Council meeting. 2. Amendment to the July 1, 1991 July 15, 1991 regular Council meeting minutes under Council Agenda Item IV.B.2 changing the dollar amount approved for payroll vouchers in the amount of $601,477.79. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claim numbers 68058 through 68285 in the amount of $1,067,939.31 . and dated December 2, 1991. 2. Payroll numbers 173024 through 173463 in the amount of $582,803.33 covering the period November 20, 1991 to November 22, 1991 dated December 2, 1991. C. Utilitv Bill Adiustment F4.5.2 Recommend approval of utility adjustment to account 223-1770 in the amount of $192.85. D. Contract Administration 1. Street Imnrovement No. 229 04.9.1 Street Improvement No. 292 Recommend approval of Change Order No: 1 to Woodworth & Company for Street Imp. 292, Contract No. 91-04, East Main Street Project, in the amount of $30,402.81. Motion by Councilmember Lazson to approve Consent Agenda Item IV.A.1 through IV.D.1. Second by Councilmember Kurle. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. V. OLD BUSINESS - None. PAGE 6 • CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING December 2, 1991 VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Annlication No. CUP0007-9I 03.10.1 CUP0007-92 The request of Myron and Madeleine Massey for a Conditional Use Permit to allow 40 mechanical amusement devices as part of a family oriented, sports theme, entertainment facility to be known as "Auburn Family Sports Center" to be located at 340 East Main Street. Councilmembers noted the correspondence received under agenda modifications this evening raised some issues of concem. After discussion, it was noted that the skateboarding concern as indicated in Mr. Marchin's conespondence does not require a modification to the Hearing Examiner's findings since Aubum Family Sports Center to be located at 340 East Main Street is within the Central Business District, which is an azea already covered by ordinance prohibiting skateboarding on public property. However, city staff will consider the possibility of posting the area. Councilmembers also expressed concern regarding enforcement needs. Planning Director Lancaster explained there are civil penalties available should zoning code violations occur. Planning Director Lancaster also indicated that a Coaditional Use Permit transfers with new ownership. : Police Chief Evans also indicated his department will patrol the area as frequently as patrol time permits. . Councilmembers Burns and Brothers expressed support of the application in providing an entertainment center for the youth of the community. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Brothers, to aprove the Conditional Use Permit based upon the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances . City Attorney Stephen Shelton read the titles to each ordinance. 1. Qrdinance No. 4529 04.6.2, F4.3, A1.7, A3.5.5.13 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Aubum City Code 13.20.440 -entitled fees and charges to incorporate an increase in sewer rates to implement the Metro wholesale rate increase and to offset inflation=related increases in operating expense which have occurred since 1990. PAGE 7 . CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING December 2, 1991 Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4529. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Ordinance Na 4530 F3.6, 1992 Budget An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the 1992 Budget for the City of Auburn, Washington. Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Councilmember Whittall to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4530. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Ordinance No.- 4532 04.11.2, F4.3, A3.5.5.13 An Ordinance of the City of Aubum, Washington, amending Codified City Ordinance 13.04.360 pertaining to City of Auburn water rates. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4532. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolutions There were no resolutions to be considered. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT - None. A. Executive Session - None. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further busiaess to come before the Auburn City Council, the meeting adjourned :35 p.m,- _ ~ Bob Roegner, Mayor Gayle Bufcher, Deputy City Clerk 91M12-2 PAGE 8