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AUBURN. WASHINGTON
MONDAY
APRI L 20.
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PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
Recommendations of the Auburn Planning Commission on their public hearing held
Apr i I 16, 1964 were as fo I lows:
The Planning Commission took no action on the request of E. J. Ryan to rezone
from R-I to R-4 property described as Lots 20, 21, 22, and 23, Block I, FOREST VILLA
NO.3 as he wanted to withdraw his petition as he now fells that a precedent might
be set if this zone change was granted.
I The Planning Commission recommended that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for
the City of Auburn be adopted as presented.
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Aaby that the city clerk be Instructed
to cal I for a public hearing, May 18th, at 8 p. m. in the Council Chambers at the
City Hall on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City of Auburn.
MOTION CARRIED
The Planning Commission recommended that the request of Mr. A. J. Fry and
Assigns for a Special Property Use on property described as the E~ of SW~ of NEk
of sw4, EXCEPT S 389.79'; E 135' of W! of swk of NEk of sw4 EXCEPT 389.79' ; S 90'
of Ek of Nwk of NEk ofsw4 EXCEPT Co. Road all in Section 19, Township 21 N,
Range 5 EWM, be gránted as Mr. Fry has conformed to al I changes requested by the
Planning Commission.
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Calkins that the city clerk be
Instructed to cal I for a public hearing, May 18th, at 8 p. m. in the Counci I
Chambers at the City Hal I in regard to the petition of Mr. A. J. Fry and Assigns.
MOTION CARR I ED
The Planning Commission held the request of Mr. G. E. Odegard to rezone from
R-I to R-3 property located on Hi-Crest Drive in abeyance as Mr. Odegard is sti II
too I I I to present his request.
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QUIT CLAIM DEEDS - HAWKINS-COLUMBIAN CLUB, INC.
Deeds on fi Ie for authorization to fi Ie.
I. Quit Claim Deed from Orland and Louise O. Hawkins to the City of Auburn for
G Street Southeast between 18th and 19th Streets.
2. Quit Claim Deed from Columbian Club, Inc. to City of Auburn for portion of
F Street Southeast between 19th and 21st Southeast.
It was moved by Lea and seconded by Hough that the City Attorney be instructed
to fi Ie both of these quit claim deeds.
MOTION CARRIED
THIRD ANNUAL BUILDING OFFICIALS WORKSHOP
J. V. Lange requested permission to attend the Third Annual Building Officials
Workshop April 23, and 24 in Tacoma, using the city's vehicle for transportation.
It was moved by Kline and seconded by Hough that J. B. Lange, Bui Iding Inspector
be given permission to attend this workshop, using the city's vehicle for transportation.
MOTION CARR I ED
RESIGNATION OF CITY TREASURER
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Letter from James T. Skrivan submitted his resignation as City Treasurer for
health reasons, effective as of May I, 1964.
Mayor Gaines expressed his regret for the circumstances necessitating Mr. Skrivan's
decision, stating he had long served the city efficiently and faithfully as City Treasurer.
The Mayor asked the Counci I to defer action on this resignation as he would like time
to further publicize this vacancy.
RESIGNATION OF DONALD W. TAYLOR
Letter from Donald W. Taylor resigned his position as captain in the Auburn Fire
Department for personal reasons.
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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
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APR I L 20. 1964
OLD LIBRARY VACATED BY MAY 31
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Letter from the Auburn Public library Board notified the City Council that the old
building would be completely vacated by May 31 at which time, by terms of the deed, the
property reverts to the heirs of the original grantor, Arthur C. Bal lard.
TRAFFIC CONGESTION - MIKE WOOD FURNITURE
Letter from Mike Wood requested the city take action to remedy the traffic congestion
in front of the Mike Wood Furniture and Appliance, Weaver's Appliance and the O.K. Tire
Store. Mr. Wood stated the condition was caused when the widening of Auburn Avenue I
left inadequate entrance and exit areas.
Mayor Gaines turned this over to the Street Committee for their recommendation.
NEW LIBRARY 100 PERCENT COMPLETE
Certificate of Final Inspection and ~cceptance of the Auburn Public Library
building by OonAllison and Associates, Architects, certifying that all work by
contractor, R. D. Anderson, has been performed and 100 percent completed in
accordance with the contract documents and amendments thereto. The Library Board
has accepted the project as of April 17, 1964, and the Mayor and City Clerk need
authorization to accept the project on behalf of the City of Auburn.
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Hough that the Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to sign the letter of acceptance regarding the new library building.
MOTION CARRIED
APPLICATION FOR SIDE SEWER LICENSE
CLEO MANNING
Application for Side Sewer License by Cleo Manning of Seattle. Mr. Manning
has submitted bond in the amount of $1000. and certificate of insurance and paid..
the $25.00 fee for application and license.
It was moved by Calkins and seconded by Aaby that the application of Cleo Manning I
for Side Sewer License be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
PROCLAMATION OF FIGHT CANCER WEEK
Mayor Gaines proclaimed the week of Apri I 28 through 30 as Auburn's FIGHT
CANCER WEEK.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
LIGHT COMMITTEE - CHARLES HOUGH
Counci Iman Hough reported that a survey had been taken by him with the assistance
of Phil Aspinwal', of Puget Sound Power and Light, and the fol lowing installation and
removal of lights are needed.
20,000 Watt Mercury Vapor Lights at:
12th and Harvey Road
lOth, K St. and Harvey Road
6th and Harvey Road
First and M Sts. N. E.
Two 7000 Mercury Vapor Lights at each of the fol lowing:
Between Enumclaw Hi-way and 12th S. E.
Between 9th and 12th S. E.
Between 6th and 8th Sts. S. E.
Between Main and Third S. E.
Between lOth and 12th N. E.
Between 12th and 14th N. E.
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One 7000 Mercury Vapor light at each of fol lowing:
6th and 8th N. E.
14th and 15th N. E.
AUBURN, WASHINGTON
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APRil 20, 1964
To be removed:
One 100 watt between lOth and 12th N. E.
One 100 watt between 6th and 8th N. E.
Two 100 watt lights between Main and N. P. Tracks S. E.
Councilman Hough reported that no action would be taken on these installations
and removals until further consideration could be given to the necessary funds involved.
FIRE COMMITTEE - CHARLES HOUGH
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Councilman Hough reported for Chief Calkins on the Yakima Fire Command School
which was held Oct. 13th through 16th.
Chief Calkins stated that Donald Taylor's services as captain terminated as of
Apri I 15,1964.
It was moved by Calkins and seconded by Hough that the Counci I accept the
resignation of Donald Taylor.
MOTION CARRIED
PURCHASING COMMITTEE - RAY SONNEMANN
No Report
LICENSE COMMITTEE - BRIAN CALKINS
No Report
STREET COMMITTEE - TED LEA
Counci Iman Lea reported that repairs have been started in a number of bad places
on Harvey Road.
WATER-SEWER COMMITTEE - KEN FITZSIMMONS
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Councilman Fitzsimmons reported that Resolution No. 146, a resolution accepting
the 1962 Water-Sewer Extension Project, would be presented for council approval. He
stated that Richard E. Wolff, Consulting Engineer, John Hurt, Assistant Water
Superintendent, and Jerry Keesee, Disposal Plant Operator, had been contacted in regard
to the discrepancies which have shown up at the disposal plant. He said that the
necessary revisions would be made to eliminate these discrepancies.
Councilman Fitzsimmons reported that Richard E. Wolff, Consulting Engineer, has
drawn up plans for a tower on Lea Hi I I.
Councilman Fitzsimmons reported that they were laying pipe at trench site of
Coal Creek Project.
Counci Iman Fitzsimmons reported that S. L. Rowland Construction Company., Inc.
has requested the City of Auburn establish a sewer line from Dogwood Street to
Sherman Acres.
POLICE COMMITTEE - SKIP KLINE
Councilman Kline stated that a preliminary investigation had been made of the
complaint of H. L. Baldwin and ten persons against the pasturing of two horses at 924
M Street Southeast. He said the committee was not ready to make a final report on
this, but will report at the next counci I meeting.
PLANNING DIRECTOR - GEORGE SCHULER
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No Report
ASSISTANT WATER SUPERINTENDENT - JOHN HURT
No Report
AUDIENCE
Andrew Benedetti, resident at 509 M Street Southeast, reported that the new sewer
line which is being placed in front of his home is not deep enough to accomodate basement
faci I ities in his home; therefore, he felt that he ~hould not have to pay any sewer
charges on his property.
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Mayor Gaines asked that the Water-Sewer Committee work with Andrew Benedetti in
trying to solve his problem.
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Louis Hitchcock drew attention to the road conditions of IIF" Street Southeast
between 21st and 29th, and more especially the corner of 26th and "F" Street Southeast.
He also asked why Mrs. Pfieffer has not been contacted in regard to deeding the City
30 feet.
Councilman Lea reported that the Street committee was aware of the conditions on
IIFII Street Southeast. He also reported that the Street Conmittee had authorized
negotiations with Mrs. Pfieffer for 30 feet of her property.
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ElRoy Childs asked about the progress on 21st Street Southeast to the Game
Farm Road.
Councilman Lea said this project should be completed in near future.
ORDINANCE NO. 1661
Robert Smythe, City Attorney, asked that this Ordinance be witheld until action
has been taken on it by the State Department of Highways.
ORDINANCE NO. 1690
It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Calkins that Ordinance No. 1690 entitled
IIAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO, REGULATING AND LICENSING
MERCHANT PATROlMAN AND THE MERCHANT PATROL BUSINESS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE
VIOLATION THEREOF", be adopted. The following roll call vote was recorded: Aaby, yes;
Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; Lea, yes; Kline, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; CAlkins, yes.
MOTION CARR I ED
ORDINANCE NO. 1691
It was moved by Lea and seconded by Hough that Ordinance No. 1691 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTIONS 1.30.010 AND 1.30.020 I
OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE, SAID SECTIONS 1.30.010 AND 1.30.020 RELATING TO PUBLIC
CONTRACTS AND PURCHASES OF THE CITY OF AUBURN AND THE NECESSARY ADVERTISING AND BID
PROCEDURE FOR THE SAME PURSUANT TO SECT IONS I AND 2 OF ORD I NANCE NO. 653 OF THE CITY
OF AUBURN," be introduced.
MOTION CARR I ED
ORDINANCE NO. 1692
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Lea that Ordinance No. 1692 entitled
II AN ORD I·NANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASH I NGTON, PROV 10 I NG FOR THE I MPROVEMENT OF A
PORTION OF A CERTAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF AUBURN, BY THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION
OF 6" CAST IRON WATER MAINS, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTERS, ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVING TO
A WIDTH OF 34 FEET BETWEEN CURBS, AND FIRE HYDRANTS: CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 156; PROVIDING THE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT IN SAID DISTRICT
AND THE MODE OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND CREATING A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FUND,II be
Introduced and adopted. The following roll call vote was recorded: Sonnemann, yes;
Hough, yes; Lea, yes; Kline, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Calkins, yes; and Aaby, yes.
MOTION CARR I ED
RESOLUTION NO. 146
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Hough that Resolution No. 146 entitled
IIA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ACCEPTING THE 1962 WATER-SEWER
EXTENS ION PROJECTII, be adopted. The fo Ilowi ng ro I I call vote was recorded: Fi tzs irrmons'l
yes; Calkins, yes; Aaby, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; Lea, yes; and Kline no.
OOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 149
It was moved by Kline and seconded by Aaby that Resolution No. 149 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES l.
SALLEY AS ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1664 OF THE CITY OF AUBURN", be introduced and adopted. The following
roll call vote was recorded: Kline, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Calkins, yes; Aaby, yes;
Sonnemann, yes; Hough, no; and Lea, yes.
MOTl ON CARR I ED
AUBURN, WASHINGTON
MONDAY
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APRil 20, 1964
OLD BUSINESS
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Sonnemann that the Council accept
the resignation of Ross Pickett from the Cemetery Board.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Gaines reported that the Street Department had taken care of putting in the
back fill from the curb back to the property line on the Horn property át 1114 Harvey Road.
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Mayor Gaines announced the completion of remodeling of mayor's office and attorney's
office. He asked that the Councilmen and Head of Departments feel free to use the
mayor's office as a meeting room.
Counci Iman Sonnemann reported that the committee investigating the possibilities
of a new dog pound had met with the Water Committee in regard to location of the pound.
He said that several proposals for location of the pound have been made but no decision
has been made as yet.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Gaines urged Councilmen and Head of Department to get information for
agenda to the city clerk on Thursdays, before counci I meetings.
Mayor Gaines urged Councilmen and Head of Departments to make all call for bids
at 8 p. m. on the night of a council meeting.
Mayor Gaines appointed the fol lowing committee to look into the possibilities of
a municipaly owned airport: Counci Iman Fitzsimmons, Councilman Kline and City
Attorney, Robert Smythe.
Robert Smythe, City Attorney, reported that he had received a letter from the
Washington State Aeronautics Board and a letter from the Federal Aviation Agency in
regard to a municipaly owned airport.
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Mayor Gaines reported that he had appointed Floyd Calkins to the Cemetery Board.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Kline that the Council approve the
appointment of Floyd Calkins to the Cemetery Board.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
CLAIMS
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Calkins 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 draw warrants in payment.
MOTION CARR I ED
CURRENT EXPENSE 66117 thru 66198 $ I 7,291 .05
CEMETERY 61062 thru 61065 490.69
STREET 64663 thru 64682 3,814.22
LIBRARY 62419 thru 62431 677. 17
WATER-SEWER 63892 thru 63912 2,699.61
I FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION 6 32 thru 6 33 4,490.15
COAL CREEK WATER SUPPLY
FACILITY CONSTRUCTION 6 005 197.86
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AUBURN, WASH I NGTON
MONDAY
APR Il 20, 1964
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by
Hough and setonded by Sonnemann that the meeting be adjourned at 9:30 p. m. subject
to the call of the Mayor.
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