HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-03-2002MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETINC-
June 3, 2002
PRESENT: Councilmembers Singer, Wagner, and Brothers; City of Auburn
Staff: Jim Kelly, Marion Dukes, Mark Wentworth, Police; Bob Johnson, Fire; Paul
Krauss, Jeff Weir, Lynn Rued, Planning; John Anderson, Airport; Brian Jones,
Kent Police Dept; John Vodry, Dave Ward, NW Hangars; Rory Connally,
Architects-BCRA.Tsang and Secretary Jeanne Herold
Minutes of the meeting were tape recorded and are available for review for six (6)
years from the date of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER:
Sue Singer, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written.
CONSENT:
Resolution No. 3472: City Council to approve Resolution No. 3472 increasing
aircraft transient tie down fees at Auburn Airport from $2.00 to $5.00 per night.
The Airport Advisory Board and staff recommend the increase be adopted with
the exception of persons purchasing fuel in excess of 10 gallons at the City's fuel
facility. Moved to approve Resolution No. 3472, deleting the exception for
purchasing fuel in excess of 10 gallons, seconded, concurred.
Resolution No. 3473: City Council to approve Resolution No. 3473 adopting
Lease Rates at the Auburn Airport. During the negotiation process Council has
adopted land lease fees at .22 per square foot for undeveloped land and .40 for
land that has infrastructure in place. Moved to recommend adoption of
Resolution No. 3473 with minor corrections to the square foot per year,
seconded, concurred.
Resolution No. 3474: City Council to approve Resolution No. 3474 authorizing
the Mayor to enter into a Land Lease Agreement with James Jacobsen. Mr.
Jacobsen approached staff with a proposal to lease 10,296 square feet of land at
the northeast end of the Auburn Airport for the purpose of hangar construction for
his private aircraft, which would result in monthly rent of $343.00. There was
some discussion regarding termination and occupancy. It was recommended
that Legal provide specific language regarding termination. Moved to
recommend adoption of Resolution No. 3474 subject to approved language of
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unexpected termination compensation for the owner who leaves the property,
seconded, concurred.
Resolution No. 3475: City Council to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Land
Lease Agreement with NW Hangars, LLC. NW Hangars approached staff with a
proposal to lease 23,544 square feet of land at the northeast end of the Auburn
Municipal Airport for the purpose of constructing hangars to be sold as
condominium units. Moved to recommend adoption of Resolution No. 3475
subject to same termination language as Res. No. 3474, seconded, concurred.
Resolution No. 3476: City Council to authorize the Mayor to enter into an
Amended Land Lease Agreement with NW Hangars, LLC. Moved to recommend
adoption of Resolution No. 3476 as is, seconded, concurred.
Contract Between the City and BCRA Tsanq Architects: City Council to
authorize the Mayor to execute a standard contract between the City and BCRA
Tsang Architects. There are remodeling requirements at the old Senior Center,
which Park staff will soon be occupying, and also remodeling needs to City Hall.
It is requested that the services of Tsang Architects be engaged to accomplish
these projects. The proposed contract amount is $26,704.50. Moved to pass,
seconded, concurred.
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION:
Traffic Monitor Lights:
Chief Kelly introduced Sgt. Mark Wentworth, Special Operations-Patrol Group
and Sgt. Brian Jones, Kent Fire Department. Sergeant Jones gave a
demonstration and distributed information on a device called the "Tattletale"
Monitor, manufactured by Electro-Tech, which Kent refers to as '% Signal
Indicator Light". The device allows an officer to safely monitor the red-light
running problem and thus allowing them to apprehend violators. Sgt. Jones also
shared a video from Channel 7. Chief Kelly stated that this was for informational
purposes but something that is in the planning stages.
Police Department Re-Organization: Chief Kelly explained that during the mid
year budget process he will be requesting approval from the Mayor to re-
organize the Police Department. The re-organization will require the addition of
one police officer. That position through the chain-of-command will be the
addition of a second Assistant Chief. Chief Kelly provided handouts, page one
being the proposed Auburn Police Department Organizational Chart for July
2002. Page two, the current Organizational Chart. Chief Kelly explained that the
primary reason for moving forward with this process is that Assistant Chief Dukes
has announced his intention to retire.
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Councilmember Wagner asked Chief Kelly to comment on security at the
Muckleshoot Casino. And, Chair Singer asked Chief Kelly to comment on the
upcoming Fireworks Season.
King County Parks: Paul Krauss discussed the disposal of King County land.
As a budget measure KC is looking to dispose of park property, a park and ride
and pools. The critical parks include Lea Hill Park, Auburndale 2 (undeveloped)
and the Green River property, some of which is park and some of which is in
front of Olson Creek Canyon. City of Auburn feels it is imperative to acquire the
land in front of Olson Creek Canyon and is also interested in acquiring the
pedestrian bridge for the future Green River Trail but is not interested in acquiring
any pools. There will be more information following future meetings.
City Hall Maintenance Status Report: Paul Krauss provided a list of 2002
budgeted repair and maintenance projects and explained that there are two
projects that are being delayed until 2003. 1) The City Hall Courtyards Repair
and 2) The waterproofing of the basement.
Hangars Unlimited/Aviation Properties Letters: Paul Krauss discussed the
letters received from Gary Bolster and Bill Vandenberg. Neither of which were
present at the meeting. He felt City staff has conducted themselves in an above-
board manner.
City Web Site: Paul Krauss brought the Committee up to date on the City Web
Site and explained that it is a work in progress.
ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Sue Singer adjourned the meeting at 6:23 PM
Submitted by,
Jeanne Herold, Secretary
Auburn Fire Department
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