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Home My WebLink About07-15-1963 7,4....., AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JULY 15. 1963 Regular meeting of the City Counci I of the City of Auburn, held at 8:00 p. m. in the Council Chambers at the City Hel I. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shaughnessy. Counci Imen present: Aaby, Kammeyer, Fitzsimmons, Sonnemenn, Knechtel, and Gaines. Counci Iman absent: Lee. PUBLIC HEARING FOR WATER MAINS ALONG "M" STREET NORTHEAST Mayor Shaughnessy stated that due to an irregularity in publication of Resolution 12~, a new public hearing must be called for on this L. I. D. However, the mayor stated the Counci I would like to hear from anyone in the audience who might want to speak on this matter. Bi II Hibrey who resides at 535 "M" Street Northeast spoke in opposition to the creation of a L.I.D. for the purpose of Installing a six-inch cast iron water main along a portion of "M'I Street Northeast. He stated that he could not afford the high assessments that would be levied against his property due to the creation of a L.I.D. for curb and gutter in addition to the L.I.D. for water mains on "M" Street Northeast. Wi Iliam Baker, representative of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, spoke in fevor of the creation of the proposed L. I. D. for water mains on "M" Street Northeast. He asked if ¡he L. I. D. for curb and gutter on "M" S1reet Northeast is going through, and also if there would be any other improvements made in the near future along this street. Clinton Cote', City Engineer, said that e tew signatures were still needed on the petition to create a L. I. D. for curb and gutter on "M" Street Norrheast, and at the present time no further improvements were being proposed. CORRESPONDENCE NEED FOR MORE SLOW & SPEED SIGNS ON "J" STREEI SOUTHEASI A letter from Dr. G. A. Russon pointed out the need for more slow and speed limit signs on "J" Street Southeast. He requested that the Council consider this proþlem and take such action as they deem necessary. This matter was referred to the Street Committee. PETITION TO REZONE CAROLINE B. ORAVETZ A petition from Caroline B. Oravetz requested the rezoning of property located at 2536 Auburn Avenue from R-4 to C-I. The petition was signed by eleven property owners lying within a 200 foot radius of the above property, stating they have no objections to the proposed zoning. This petition was referred to the Planning Commission. PETITION TO REZONE WI LL ANDRE ~\,'J o ~ l:::: 1~-1 I I A petition from Wi II Andre reauested the rezoning of property located across from the Ellis Building from A-I to ^~I. The petition was signed by eight property I owners lying within a 200 foot radius of the above property stating they heve no objections to the proposed zoning. This petition was referred to the Planning Commission, I I I 75 'c AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JULY I 5. 1963 PETITION FOR CURB & GUTTER ON "B" STREET N. E. FROM 5TH STREET N. E. TO 7TH STREET N. E. A petition signed by seven owners of property abutting liB" Street N. E. requested the Counci I create an L. I. D. tor the purpose of constructing curb & gutter and street surfacing on "B" Street N. E. from 5th Street N. E. to 7th Street N. E. Clinton Cote', City Engineer, certified that the petition contained 80.4% in favor of the creation of this L. I. D. It was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Aaby that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary Ordinance to create a L. ,. D. for the purpose of constructing curb & gutter and street surfacing on liB" Street N. E. from 5th Street N. E. to 7th Street N. E. MOTION CARRIED CONDEMNATION OF JEFFS' ORPHANS HOME ESTATE PROPERTY - KING COUNTY CAUSE NO. 595016. A letter from Tom M. Alderson, of Bogle, Bogle & Gates, asked that the City commit themselves to a specific easement setting forth therein the nature of a grant that would be reserved to Jeffs' Orphans Home. It was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Gaines that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary easement across the condemned property for the benefit of Jeffs' Orphans Home Estate and their assigns or lessees. MOTION CARRIED WASHINGTON STATE POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION SÐVAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT- SCHEDULES HI & II - CHANGE ORDER HI A letter from the Washington S1ate Pollution Control Commission stated that in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Pollution Control Commission, the Change Order and plans have been reviewed and are approved. MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS MEETING The minutes of the Board of Adjustments meeting was read covering the Public Hearing held July 9, 1963 at 2:00 p. m. PROGRESS ESTIMATES ON SEWAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The following progress estimates on Sewage Improvement Project were submitted to the Council for approval by Richard E. Wolff, Consulting Engineer: SEWAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PROGRESS ESTIMATE No. 5 No.3 No.3 CONTRACTOR AMOUNT DUE Schedule II Schedule III Trunk Sewer Const. W. A. McConnachie F. H. Field Const. Company A. & M. Const. Eouipment $23,970.29 $ 7,142.52 $85,315.85 It was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Gaines that the Counci I approve payment to contractors as outlined in the progress reports by Richard E. Wolff, Consulting Engineer. The following roll call vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Knechtel, yes; and Gaines, yes. MOTION CARRIED STATEMENTS FROM RICHARD E. WOLFF, CONSULTING ENGINEER The following statements were presented to the Councl I, for approval, by Richard E. Wolff, Consulting Engineer: Construction staking and resident inspection on sewer projects Mey 26, through June 30, 1963 on Schedule I I, Schedule I I I, and Schedule IV. Amount due $2,224.54 7'6 AUBURN. WASH I NGTON MONDAY JULY 15, 1963 Construction staking and resident inspection on trunk sewers May 26, through June 30, 1963. Amount due $3,263.40. It was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Aeby that the Counci I approve payments of $2,224.54 end $3,263.40 as submitted by Richard E. Wolff, Consulting Engineer. The following rol I cal' vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Knechtel, yes; end Gaines, yes. MOT I ON CARR I ED COMMITTEE REPORTS PURCHASING COMMITTEE Counci Imen Aaby reported that the Purchasing Committee was in favor of accepting the bid of Smith - Corona Marchant, Inc. on bookkeeping machine for Clerk's 0 ff i ce. It waS moved by Aaby and seconded by Sonnemann that Smith-Corona Marchant Inc. be awarded the bid for e twenty-five total bookkeeping machine for the City Clerk's Office, total cost to be $6,000,80. The following roll call vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Knechtel, yes; and Gaines, yes. MOTl ON CARR I ED FIRE CONMITTEE No Report LICENSE COMMITTEE No Report STREET COMMITTEE No Report WATER COMMITTEE No Report LIGHT COMMITTEE It was moved by Gaines and seconded by Knechtel that a 7000 Mercury Vapor Light be instal led at 640 River View Drive. MOTION CARRIED POLICE CO^~ITTEE No Report WATER SUPERINTENDENT No Report STREET SUPERINTENDENT George Blinn, Street Superintendent, reported that the street widening project for this year was approximately 80% completed. CITY ENGINEER No Report PLANNING DIRECTOR No Report RETURN BID BONDS ON BOOKKEEPING MACHINE It was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Sonnemenn that the bid bonds or certified checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders on the bookkeeping machine. MOTION CARRIED ~, o ~ t::: lJ I I I I I I ...... . '6 AUBURN, WASHING~ON MONDAY JULY 15. 1963 REPORT FROM LOUIE HITCHCOCK ON MORE THROUGH STREETS FOR THE CITY Louie Hitchcock reported to the Council that he had contacted Mr. Pfieffer about making "F" Street e through street from 21st Street to 29th Street, and was told by Mr. Pfieffer that he had never been approached on this subject prior to this time. POLICE CHIEF No Report ORDINANCE NO. 1622 Ordinance No. 1622 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY CLERK AND THE CITY ATTORNEY OF THE CITY OF AUBURN. ", was read. The fol lowing people spoke in opposition of the proposed appointment of City Clerk and City Attorney: Rodger Campbell Louie Hitchcock K. A. Leen Ed Dray Jack Warren 415 Western 503 26th Street Southeast 221 14th Street Southeast 422 M Street Northeast 1602 5th Street Northeast Counci Iman Gaines stated that he had talked with many people in regard to the above proposal and had found most people opposed to it. Councilman Sonnemann stated that he would like to see the positions of City Clerk and City Attorney made appointive. He said this would enable the Counci I to discharge anyone who might not be fulfilling the duties of their job, and it would elso give the Council power to hire the most qualified person for the position. It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Gaines that Ordinance No. 1622 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY CLERK AND THE CITY ATTORNEY OF THE CITY OF AUBURN.", not be adopted. The following rol I eel I vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, no;' Knechtel, no; and Gaines, yes. MOT I ON CARR I ED ORDINANCE NO. 1623 It was moved by Gaines and seconded by Aaby that Ordinance No. 1623 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF A CERTAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF AUBURN BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURB AND GUTTER AND STREET SURFACING ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PETITION SIGNED BY A MAJORITY OF THE AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS AND FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK OF SAID CITY; AND A CERTIFICATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY, THAT A MAJORITY OF THE AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS HAVE SIGNED THE PETITION AND THAT ALL OF THE FACTS SET FORTH IN SAID PETITION ARE TRUE AND THAT THE ESTIMATED COST TO THE PROPERTY WILL NOT EXCEED THE LIMIT ESTABLISHED BY LAW, CREATING A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS L. I. D. H149, PROVIDING FOR THE NECESSARY PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS, ,PRESCRIBING THE MODE OF PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS AND CREATING A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FUND.", be introduced and adopted. The following roll call vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Knechtel, yes; and Gaines, yes. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 1624 It was moved by Knechtel and seconded by Kammeyer that Ordinance No. 1624 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION "fl OF ORDINANCE NO. 1587, SAID SECTION 7 RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE OF THE NATIONAL BOARD OF FIRE UNDERWRITERS DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN PURSUANT TO SAID ORDINANCE NO. 1587.", be introduced and adopted. The following rol I call vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Knechtel, yes; and Gaines, yes. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 1625 It was moved by Gaines and seconded by Sonnemann that Ordinance No. 1625 en tit 1 ed "AN ORD I NANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, 'NASH 1 NGTON, DECLAR I NG A PUBLI C 78 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JULY 15, 1963 EMERGENCY TO EXIST AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $3,120.00 FROM THE PARKING METER FUND OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF A MUNICIPALY OWNED BUILDING'''I be introduced. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 130 It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Kammeyer that Resolution No. 130 entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING A SIX-INCH CAST IRON WATER MAIN ALONG A PORTION OF A CERTAIN STREET SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE I CITY OF AUBURN.", be introduced and adopted. The fol lowing roll call vote wes recorded: Aaby, yes¡ Kammeyer, yes¡ Fitzsimmons, yes¡ Sonnemann, yes; Knechtel, yes¡ and Gaines, yes. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 129 It wes moved by Kammeyer end seconded by Sonnemann that Resolution No. 129 entiTled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGiON, CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN, PURSUANT TO ¡HE TERMS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1607 OF THE CITY OF AUBURN.", be introduced and adopted. The following roll call VOle was recorded: Aõby, ves¡ Kammeyer, yes¡ FI Tzsimmons,. yes¡ Sonnemann, yes¡ KnechTel, yes¡ and Gaines, yes. MOl ION CARRIED LETTER OPPOSING L. I. D. ON 14ih Sf. S.I:.. A letter from K. A. Leen stated that he was opposed to the L. I. D. on 14th Street S. E. as he recently heard it will be mede a deed end street. COMPLAINT ON DOGS A letter from K. A. Leen requested the Council take ection to stop demege to his property by dogs. He stated that dogs had caused up to $15.00 worth of damage in the past few months, and listed the dogs involved. I Counci Imen Sonnemann suggested that a copy of this letter be given to Charles Bible, Dog Warden. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS COMPLAINT ON ONE WAY ALLEY BETWEEN "JII & ilK" STREET NORTHEAST Jack Warren, owner of J & J Food Market, stated he was opposed to the action teken by the Street Committee in making the alley between "J" & ilK" Street Northeast one way. He said that he was not contacted by anyone prior to meking this alley one way, end that it was proving to be a hindrance to his business. This matter was referred to the Street Committee. COUNCILMAN AL KNECHTEL RESIGNS The Counci I was presented with a letter of resignation from Councilman Alfred E. Knechtel. The letter steted that he would have to give up his duties as' Counci Iman as he is moving out of the city limits in the near future, and prior to I that time preparations to move wi II be taking all of his time. It was moved by Geines and seconded by Sonnemenn that the resignation of Alfred Knechtel be accepted. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Kammeyer expressed appreciation on behalf of the 'Counci I for the job done by AI Knechtel whi Ie serving in the capacity of Councilman. Mayor Shaughnessy said he would like the Counci I's approval of the appointment of Charles Hough as Counci'man to finish out the term of AI Knechtel. It was moved by Gaines and seconded by Sonnemann that the Counci I approve the Meyor's appointment of Charles Hough as Councilman for the position formerly held by Knechtel. MOTION CARRIED AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JULY 15, 1963 79 Mayor Shaughnessy administered the oðth of office to Charles Hough. Charles Hough said that it was indeed a pleasure for him to accept this position. CLAIMS It wes moved by Kammeyer end seconded by Aaby that the fol lowing claims against the City, all having previously been passed and signed by the Purchasing Committee, be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to drew warrants in payment. MOT I ON CARR I ED I CURRENT EXPENSE #4035 thru #4118 $ 15089.24 1962 WATER-SEWER EXTENSION # 063 thru # 072 $ 123455.01 CEMETERY # 863 thru {/ 611 $ 617.59 STREET #4207 thru # 4229 $ 2395.23 WATER-SEWER #3262 thru #3295 $ 4761.15 There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p. m. subject to the cal I of the Mayor. APPROVEQ TH I S A ,t:f.. DAY OF ( é "'7/,~-t-~ 19 l ~? --~' I . Cd-LLr /¿X >[-;;-~"~LERK !H 5t¡L~4£,/ VA Y 0 R / I I