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MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
CONFERENCE ROOM NO. 3
WASHINGTON April 16, 2007
Minutes
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Gene Cerino called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM in
Conference Room No. 3 located on the second floor of Auburn City Hall,
25 W. Main Street, Auburn. Committee members present included: Chair
Cerino, Vice Chair Bill Peloza and Councilmember Lynn Norman. Staff
members present included: Mayor Lewis, Deputy Chief of Police Bob Lee,
City Attorney Dan Heid, Parks Planning and Development Manager Dan
Scamporlina, Community Development Administrator David Osaki, Airport
Manager Jamelle Garcia, Environmental Project Manager Aaron Nix,
Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Harris & Assoc. Construction Manager
Paul Berry, Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher. Also present
was Robert Whale of The Auburn Reporter .
II. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Agenda modifications included the addition of Resolution No. 4172 under
Item V.I and Resolution No. 4178 under Item V.J.
III. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Minutes
The minutes of the April 2, 2007 Municipal Services
Committee meeting were reviewed. Vice Chair Peloza
asked for a correction on Page 3, changing the time from
7:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Vice Chair Peloza moved and Member Norman seconded to
approve the April 2, 2007 minutes as corrected. meeting.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
IV. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
There were no Ordinances for Committee consideration.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution 4176 Lea Hill Annexation
2. Resolution 4177 West Hill Annexation
Attorney Heid reviewed both resolutions together and
explained that this was appropriate Council action to place
both Resolutions on the ballot in August. He has not
obtained the pro and con statements but they will be
forthcoming. The smaller areas to be annexed will appear
on the ballot later this year, probably in November.
Vice Chair Peloza moved and Member Norman seconded to
recommend approval of Resolution Nos. 4176 and 4177.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
V. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
A Airport Update
Airport Manager Jamelle Garcia explained that the business plan
was written by amulti-member task force committee. The present
rules and regulations for the airport are outdated and need revising.
They should also be reviewed in timely increments. The reversion
clause was clarified as when the lease expires, the lessee must
return the space as raw land or if there is a building it must be kept
improved. The City would determine if the facility was well
maintained. The task force recommended lengthening the runway
and offered three options for consideration. This business plan is a
look at how the airport can continue to be self supporting.
Committee members complimented the work the task force had
done and the report in general. As this presentation was for
information only no action was required.
B. Solid Waste Fund
Finance Director Coleman advised that the Solid Waste Fund had
accumulated extra cash. She would like to implement the
appropriate accounting procedure to transfer the excess funds to
the General Fund. By consensus, the committee agreed to this
action and she will bring an ordinance for approval at a future
meeting.
C. Five Percent Cable Utility Tax
Finance Director Coleman explained that this is a plan that would
allow consolidation of all utility taxes into one section of the City
Code.
D. Project Update for Mausoleum and Veteran's Building
Harris & Associates Construction Manager Paul Berry advised that
the mausoleum is almost complete. Electric power needs to be
connected from the street. There have been issues with Puget
Sound Energy which are being resolved. Another row of internal
niches have been added. The Veteran's building is not progressing
as well as the contractor has been difficult and Mr. Berry is
struggling to work with them. It was discovered that the sewer
connection was shallow and the foundation of the building had to
be raised. The Veterans Committee decided they wanted a cook
stove after final plans were completed and this is causing changes
in wiring and cabinetry which will add to the building expense.
E. Resolution No. 4171 Preserve America Application
Parks Planning and Development Manager Dan Scamporlina
advised that this resolution would be going to Council for approval
tonight. This would allow application for grant funds for more
improvements and restoration at the Mary Olson Farm. He also
included Resolution 4172 from the agenda modification. This
would extend the present lease an additional 20 years. By
consensus the committee supported both resolutions.
F. Goedeke North DOT/Mill Creek Bypass
Chairman Cerino explained that this land was acquired by the
sewer utility as a result of taxes owed. Environmental Protection
Manager Nix distributed a handout to help explain the proposal.
Basically, water will be drawn out of Mill Creek, it will be contained
and then released slowly further north of the creek. By consensus
the Committee agreed this plan was environmentally sound.
G. Police Workload Analysis for 2006
Deputy Police Chief Bob Lee distributed copies of the analysis. He
reviewed the report for the Committee emphasizing that part 1 and
part 2 crimes have been reduced in 2006. The Committee
expressed their appreciation for the good job the Police Department
is doing.
H. Matrix Update
31 -Review of Police Workload Analysis for 2006. Mark as
completed.
I. Resolution No. 4172
A Resolution of the City Council of the. City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an addendum
with the White River Valley Historical Society to extend the term of
the Society's lease of the build environment at Mary Olson Farm for
an additional twenty years
This resolution was discussed under ITEM V-E
J. Resolution No. 4178
A Resolution of City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement
between the city of Auburn and Olympic Security INC for Court
Security Services
By consensus the Committee approved this agreement.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the
meeting adjourned at 6:31 P.M.
Approved this ~ i N day of May, 2007.
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Gene Cerino
Chair
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M~arkha Larsen
Police Department Secretary
File: 2007msa0416