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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 Municipal Services Meeting June 3, 2002 Page 1 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. Municipal Services Meeting June 3, 2002 Page 2 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 Municipal Services Meeting June 3, 2002 Page 3