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AUBURN. WASHINGTON
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NOVEMBER 18. 1963
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Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn, held at 8:00 p. m. in
the Counci I Chambers at the City Hall.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shaughnessy.
Councilmen present: Aaby, lea, Kammeyer, Fitzsimmons, Sonnemann, Hough, and Gaines.
Elisabeth Heritage, City Clerk, noted a correction in the mailed copies of the
November 4, 1963 Counci I Minutes stating Counci Iman lea had voted "No" on the awarding
of garbage collection contract to C. V. Erath. With this correction the min~tes'of the
previous meeting held November 4, 1963 were approved as mailed.
PUBLIC HEARING ON ODEGARD PETITION
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The Mayor declared the public hearing open on the petition of G. E. and letah M.
Odegard to vacate a portion of 64th Avenue South.
There were no objections to the proposed vacation and it was moved by Gaines,
seconded by Kammeyer that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOT! ON CARR I ED
It was moved by lea and seconded by Kammeyer that the City Attorney be instructed
to draw up the necessary Ordinance to implement the vacation of the described portion of
64th Avenue South.
MOTION CARRIED
BIDS ON l. I. D. "54
12th Street N. E. Sewer-Harvey Road Easterly
The City Clerk read the following bids on l. I. D. "54 which provides for sewer on
12th Street N. E. and Harvey Road Easterly.
Bidder
JOHN W. SCHADE CONTRACTOR
Bid with materials Bid for labor only Bid Bond
including sales tax including sales or Certified
tax Check I
$14,519.70 5% Bid Bond
$13, II 7.89 $9,747.56 C Ck. $655.90
$12,550.41 $9,187.62 C Ck. $750.00
$8,552.70 C Ck. $550.00
$14,886.30 5% Bid Bond
RAINIER CONTRACTORS
B & G SEPTIC TANK SERVICE
w. J. SCHADE & SONS, INC.
GLENN ROCKEY CONSTRUCTION
lEGAL ADVERTISING
The Ci ty Clerk read the fol lowing bid on legal Advertising as opened November 18, 1963."
at 4 p. m.
AUBURN GLOBE NEWS
2.40 per 100 wo~ds first insertion
1.80 per 100 words subsequent insertions
8 point type
Wordage to be computed on basis of 6 words
per line
BIDS ON GASOLINE
The City Clerk read the following bids for Gasoline
at 4 p. m.
MOBil
UNION OIL COMPANY
SHEll OIL COMPANY
.2613 per gal.
. 26 25
.261
as opened November 18, 1963 I
Regular
.2213 per gal.
.2225
. 2224
Premi um
BIDS ON DIESEL Oil
The City Clerk read the following bids for Diesel Oil as opened November 18, 1963
at 4 p. m.
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UNION OIL
S r AN SORENSEN HEA riNG
HE I SSERMAN
· I I 95 per ga I .
· 1135 per ga I .
· I 140 per ga I .
BIDS ON LIGHT FUEL OIL
The City Clerk read the following bid for Light Fuel Oil as opened November 18, 1963
at 4 p. m.
Heisserman Fuel PS300
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.3.63 per barrel
CORRESPONDENCE
OONTHL Y REPORT OF MUN I C I PAL COURT
The Monthly Report for October of the Municipal Court was presented to the Council
showing the total amount paid the City Treasurer as $3,947.75.
PETITION FOR VACATION OF ALLEY
A petition from Sadie Larberg, William Hansen, and William Larberg requested the
alley lying between East Main Street and First Street N. E. between "0" Street N. E.
and "E" Street N. E. be vacated.
It was moved by Lea and seconded by Hough that the City Attorney be instructed
to drew up the necessary Resolution calling for a Public Hearing on this petition to
be held December 16, 1963.
MOT ION CARR I ED
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
LINDA BARR
A claim for damages was submitted by Linda Barr for damage caused her car when
lene backed out of her driveway into a large hole on Harvey Road. The claim was in the
sum of $8.00 tow charges.
This claim ~as referred to the City's Insurance Company.
MARTIN O. ENSLEY REPORT ON FLOODED BASEMENT
A letter from Martin O. Ensley stated that his basement at 1432 East Main Street
was flooded with 14 inches of water, due to inadequate and plugged up storm sewers.
It stated the letter was filed in case any damage might show up in the near future.
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
HELD November 14, 1963
The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing November 14, 1963 on the following
requests.
ARMSTRONG CONSTRUCTION REQUEST TO REZONE
The Planning Commission recommended the approval of the request of Armstrong Construction
to rezone from R-2 to R-4 property described as Lots A, I, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, Auburn
Evergreen Park Addition to Auburn, Section 30, Township 21 N, Range 5, E.W. M.
It was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Aaby that the Council concur with the
IPlanning Commissions recommendation, and instruct the City Attorney to draw up the
necessary Ordinance to implement same.
MOT!ON CARRIED
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GOARD'S FIRST ADDITION
The Planning Commission recommended the approval of the request of Mr. Ralph Goard
to accept the Preliminary Plat of Goard's First Addition to the City of Auburn, described
as the north 630 feet of the west 330 feet of the southwest 4 of the southwest 4; County
Tax Lot 41, less the east 140 feet in Section 21, Township 21M, Range 5, E. W. M.
It was moved by Gaines and seconded by Fitzsimmons that the Council concur with the
Planning Commissions recommendation.
MOT! ON CARR I ED
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It was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Lea thåt the City Attorney be instructed to
draw up the necessary Ordinance for the approval of this plat.
MOTION CARRIED
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CANTEBURY ADDITION
The Planning Commission recommended the approval of the request of Fox Construction
to accept the Preliminary Plat of the Cantebury Addition to the City of Auburn, described
as the east! of the northeast 4 of the northwest 4 of the northeast 4 of Section 30,
Township 21 N, Range 5 E. W. M.
I t was moved by Gaines and seconded by Kanrneyer that the Counci I concur wi th the I
Planning Conrnissions recommendation and the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the
necessary Ordinance to implement same.
MOTION CARR I ED
The Planning Commission recommended the approval of Amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance No. 1428 provided that the assessment in lieu of parking be increased to $1,000
per parking space.
It was moved by Lea and seconded by Gaines that the Council table any action on this
matter until the next Council Meeting.
MOTION CARR I ED
AUBURN INVESTMENT OBJECTION TO PARKING L. I. D.
Luther C. Martin, Attorney, on behalf of Auburn Investment submitted a letter
objecting to the proposed L. I. D.
It was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Aaby that the City Attorney be instructed
to read Ordinance No. 1652.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
Attorney Martin wanted it made a matter of record that legal description of
proposed parking lots were asked to be read. Later withdrew request.
ORDINANCE NO. 1652
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Robert Smythe, City Attorne-y, read Ordinance No. 1652 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
FREE OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN IN
ACCORDANCE WITH PETITIONS 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
HAVING BEEN FILED CERTIFYING THAT A MAJORITY OF THE AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS HAVE SIGNED
THE PETITIONS AND THAT ALL OF THE FACTS SET FORTH IN SAID PETITIONS ARE TRUE AND THAT THE
ESTIMATED COST TO THE PROPERTY WILL NOT EXCEED THE LIMIT ESTABLISHED BY LAW: CREATING
AN ENLARGED LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 155;
PROVIDING FOR THE NECESSARY PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS: PROVIDING FOR THE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
IN SAID DISTRICT, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WARRANTS REDEEMABLE IN CASH AND LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BONDS."
Luther C. Martin, Attorney, stated his objections to the proposed L. I. D. for off-
street parking.
Thomas E. Agee, Attorney for Roy M. Hawkins and the Hawkins Pontiac Company, H. H.
Bothell and the Bothell Chevrolet-Cadillec Inc.; A. R. Walter and the Auburn Investment
Company., Anne Fife-Smith and Mary Fife-Smith Coultas, Katie M. Bisse", Leah Bissel
and Thomas E. Agee, Mabel Ames Whipple, and the Estate of Anna E. Truesen, deceased,
filed a protest to the passage acceptance of Ordinance 6 1652 of the Ordinances of the
City of Auburn on behalf of these people.
Thomas E. Agee, Attorney, stated his objections to the proposed l. I. D. for off-
street parking.
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Eddie Ryan, James Weese, Jim Warren, Ray Kettman, AI Laughlin, Joe Beierlein,
George Nickelsen,and Don Rottle urged the Council to pass Ordinance No. 1652.
A . R. Walters, president of the Auburn Investment Company, Howard Bothell, and
Roy Hawkins spoke in opposition to the proposed off-street parking plan, and protested
the passing and accepting of Ordinance 61652.
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It was moved by Gaines and seconded by Fitzsimmons that Ordinance No. 1652 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kammeyer,yes;
Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; and Gaines, yes.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PURCHASING COMMITTEE
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It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Sonnemann that Auburn Globe News be awarded
the bid for Legal Advertising for the City of Auburn in the year 1964, with the
provision affidavit stating they meet the requirements of a legal newspaper. The
following roll call vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons,
yés; Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; and Gaines, yes.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Sonnemann that Shell Oil Company be awarded
the bid for Gasoline for the City of Auburn in the year 1964. The following roll
call vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kanrneyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes;
Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; and Gaines, yes.
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It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Sonnemann that Stan Sorensen Heating Company
be awarded the bid for Diesel Oil for the City of Auburn in the year 1964. The
following roll call vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons,
yes; Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; and Gaines, yes.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Hough that Helsserman Fuel Company be awarded
the bid for Light Fuel Oil for the City of Auburn in the year 1964. The following roll
call vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann,
yes; Hough, yes; and Gaines, yes.
MOTION CARRIED
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It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Gaines that the City Clerk be instructed to call
for bids for shelving, furniture and equipment for the new Auburn Public Library, bids
to be opened 4:00 p. m. December 2, 1963 in the City Hall. Specifications to be obtained
in the office of the Architect, Don Allison & Associates.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Kammeyer that bids on the I-ton truck for the
Park Department be recalled due to an error in the specifications, and the City Clerk
be instructed to call for bids on the 1 - ton truck for the Park Department a second
time, bids to be opened 4 p. m. December 2nd, specifications to be obtained from the
office of the City Clerk.
MOTION CARRIED
STREET CONMITTEE
No Report
WATER CONMITTEE
It was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Aaby that bids on L. I. D. "54 for the
construction of a ten inch sanitary sewer, manhole and lateral, on 12th Street,
Northeast between the Green River trunk and Harvey Road be recalled due to an error
in the specifications, and the City Clerk be instructed to call for bids on L. I. D.
I 6154 a second time, bids to be opened 4 p. m. December 2nd, specifications to be
obtained from the office of the City Engineer.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
It was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Gaines that the Mayor be authorized to
offer Verne S. Jones $17,500.00 for his home at 106 30th Northeast. The following
roll call vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes;
Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; and Gaines, yes.
NOT ION CARR I ED
It was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Hough that the City Clerk be instructed
to return all checks and bid bonds to the bidders for construction of sewer line for
L. I. D. ',54.
NOT I ON CARR I ED
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Glen Rockey asked on what technicality the bids on L. I. D. *'54 were being rejected.
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Councilman Kammeyer read that protion of the specifications which caused the bids to
be rejected.
Clinton Cote', City Engineer, requested that he be instructed to cal' for labor only
on future specifications, the City to supply the materials.
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LICENSE COMMITTEE
No Report
POll CE COMY.JTTEE
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It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Gaines that C. E. Skinner, Inc. be paid
the Retained Percentage amounting to $6,116.84 on Additions & Improvements to City Jail.
The following roll call vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kammeyer, yes;
Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; and Gaines, yes.
NOT I ON CARR I ED
Councilman Sonnemann stated that several items should be taken up with Archie Fry,
Architect for the Addition to the Jail before the final payment is made him.
Mayor Shaughnessy ordered that this matter be tabled until next meeting.
FIRE COMMITTEE
No Repor t
LIGHT CONMITTEE
No Report
WATER SUPERINTENDENT
No Report
STREET SUPERINTENDENT
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No Repor t
CITY ENGINEER
Clinton Cote', City Engineer, stated that they were sti II working on "M" Street &
Harvey Road. He said that the middle strip of paving was yet to be done.
PLANNING DIRECTOR
No Report
CHIEF DARBY
No Report
ORD I NANCE NO. 1653
It was moved by Gaines and seconded by Hough that Ordinance No. 1653 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 4.10.120 OF THE AUB~N
CITY CODE, SAID SECTION 4.10.120 RELATING TO GARBAGE COLLECTION CONTRACTS OF THE CITY
OF AUBURN, PURSUANT TO SECT ION I OF ORD I NANCE NO. 1566 OF THE CITY OF AUBURN," be
introduced and adopted: the fol lowing rol I cafl vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; I
Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; and Gaines, yes.
N()TION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 1654
It was moved by Gaines and seconded by Kammeyer that Ordinance No. 1654 entitled
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROVING THE PLAT OF ARMSTRONG'S
MAPLEWOOD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF AUBURN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE WITH
THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON,· be introduced and adopted. The following
roll call vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes;
Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; and Gaines, yes.
MOTION CARRIED
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ORDINANCE NO. 1655
It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Lea that Ordinance No. 1655 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON~ APPROVING THE PLAT OF MARDEL ADDITION
TO THE CITY OF AUBURN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE WITH THE CLERK OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON," be introduced and adopted. The fol lowing f"\ol leal t vote
was recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes;
Hough, no; and Gaines, no.
MOTION CARRIED
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ORD I NANCE NO. 1656
It was moved by Lea and seconded by Kammeyer that Ordinance No. 1656 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASS OF SAID PROPERTY
FROM R-2 TO R-4," be introduced and adopted. The fol lowing rol I cal I vote was recorded:
Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; and
Gaines, yes.
MOTION CARR I ED
ORDINANCE NO. 1657
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Gaines that Ordinance No. 1657 entitled
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RElATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE
VACATION OF A PORTION OF A CERTAIN STREET SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN," be introduced and adopted. The fol lowing rol I cal I vote was recorded:
Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kanrneyer~ yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; and
Gaines, yes.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 165B
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Hough that Ordinance No. 1658 entitled
I1AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION I OF ORDINANCE NO. 1648
OF SAID CITY~ TO CORRECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION CONTAINED IN SAID ORDINANCE NO. 1648,
I WH I CH ORD I NANCE PROV I DEO FOR THE REZONI NG OF CERT A I N PROPERTY S I TUA TE WITH I N THE CITY
OF AUBURN FROM ZONING CLASS R-3 TO ZONING CLASS R-4," be introduced and adopted. The
following roll call vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons,
Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; and Gaines, yes.
N()TION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 137
It was moved by Lea and seconded by Gaines that Resolution No. 137 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON~ RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE
VACATION OF AN ALLEY SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
RESERVING AN EASEMENT THEREIN TO THE CITY OF UTILITIES," be introduced and adopted.
The following roll call vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kammeyer, yes;
Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; and Gaines, yes.
MOTION CARRIED
Attorney Smythe stated he had a right of way easement for sewer purposes from
Steve Lone for an area involved in 12th Street Sewer Line.
It was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Sonnemann that Attorney Smythe be instructed
to have this easement recorded.
MOT ION CARR I ED
Attorney Smythe read a letter from City Attorney of Enumclaw regarding details of
the City of Auburn's agreement with City of Enumclaw.
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This matter was referred to the Police Committee.
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Fitzsimmons that the Planning Director be
authorized to obtain at least a six month option on property designated for parking
in the off-street parking L. I. D. at no or nominal consideration.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
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It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Kammeyer that the following claims against (~
the City, all having previously been passed and signed by the Purchasing Committee, be
approved and the City Clerk be authorized to draw warrants in payment.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
WATER-SEWER
13539 - '3566
$21,436.54
$ 804.59 I
$ 2,103.08
$ 265.24
$ 3,879.79
$ 2,000.00
the meeting was
CURRENT EXPENSE
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CEMETERY
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STREET
'4421 - 14436
LIBRARY
#2252 - 12262
MUNICIPAL PARK CONSTRUCTION
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There being no further business to come before the Council
adjourned at 11:05 p. m. subject to the call of the Mayor.
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