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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
MONDAY
MAY 4. 1964
Regular meeting of the City Counci I of the City of Auburn. held at 8:00 p. m. in
the Counci I Chambers at the City Hal I.
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The meeting was cal led to order by Mayor Gaines.
Counci Imen present: Hough, Lea, Kline, Fitzsimmons, Calkins, Aaby. and Sonnemann.
Minutes of the previous meeting held Apri I 20, 1964 were approved as mal led.
Minutes of the special meeting held Apri I 29. 1964 were approved as read.
PUBLIC HEARING - L.I.D. HI51
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The Mayor declared the public hearing open on the Final Assessment Rol I for Local
Improvement District No. 151.
Letter from W. F. Ingram stated he had sold his property to Mrs. Pearl Ki I Ii an.
Letter from Loren Payne stated he was opposed to assessments on L. I. D. HI51 &
L. I. D. H154.
Letter from Pearl Ki I lian stated she was opposed to assessments on L. I. D. H151.
It was moved by Lea and seconded by Hough that the public hearing on l. I. D. HI51
be closed.
MOT 1 ON CARR I ED
It was moved by Kline and seconded by Lea that the assessment rol I be confirmed and
the city attorney be instructed to draft the necessary Ordinance to implement L. I. D. HI51
MOT 1 ON CARR I ED
PUBLIC HEARING - L.I.D. HI52
The Mayor declared the public hearing open on the Final Assessment Rol I for Local
Improvement District No. 152.
It was moved by Calkins and seconded by Hough that the public hearing on L. I. D.
HI52 be closed.
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It was moved by Kline and seconded by Fitzsimmons that the assessment roll be
confirmed and the city attorney be instructed to draft the necessary Ordinance to
implement L. I. D. 6152.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
PUBLIC HEARING - L.I.D. HI54
The Mayor declared the public hearing open on the Final Assessment Rol I for local
Improvement District No. 154.
Letter from H. E. Barkey protested the assessment on L. I. D. 6154.
It was moved by Calkins and seconded by Aaby that the public hearing on L. I. D.
HI54 be closed.
MOTION CARRI ED
It was moved by Kline and seconded by Hough that the assessment rol be confirmed
and the city attorney be instructed to draft the necessary Ordinance to implement
l. I. D. H154.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
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PUBLIC HEARING - VACATION "B" ST. S. E.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open on a petition for vacation of a portion
of "B" Street S. E. immedi ately North of Safeway Store.
A petition signed by W. M. Nelson, R. W. Bolton, and Robert Nelson opposed this
vacation.
W. M. Nelson and Robert Nelson asked questions concerning the vacation and Robertson,
representative of Safeway Stores, explained their plans for the portion of street to be
vacated.
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It was moved by Lea and seconded by Fitzsimmons that the Publ ic Hearing be closed.
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Mayor Gaines referred the matter to the street committee for further study.
PUBLIC HEARING - VACATION "H" ST. S. E.
Mayor Gaines declared the publ ic hearing open for vacation of a portion of "H" Sf.
S. E. lying between 26th and 27th Streets S. E.
There being no objections, it was moved by KI ine and seconded by Hough that the
public hearing on the vacation of a portion of "H" Sf. S. E. lying between 26th and 27th
Itreets S. E. be closed.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
Mayor Gaines referred the matter to the street committee for further study.
BIDS - PARK PROPERTY
Bids opened at 4 p. m. Apri I 29, 1964, for Landscaping and Development of Terrace
Park were as fol lows:
G. C. Casebol t Co., Tacoma $72,505.00 Base Bid
Chas. R. Wal ters Co., Bothel I 66,515.00 " "
Yamasaki landscape Co., Seattle 126.567.25 " "
Blevins Co. 73,916.00 " "
Val ley Supply Co-op 11,856.00 Additive #1
All bids with exception of Blevins Co. were accompanied by bid bond or cashier's
check equaling 5% of total bid price.
Mayor Gaines said these bids have been turned over to the Park Board for study.
CORRESPONDENCE
HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE
I Letters from Dept. of Health, Education and welfare stated remaining amount of
ederal Grant due city $20,770.00, making the total grant to the city $131.170.00.
Mayor Geines turned these over to the water-sewer committee for their study and
recommendation.
A & M CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Letter from A & M Construction Equipment Co. was relative to their obligation on
work done on 21st and 22nd Streets.
Mayor Gaines referred this matter to the city attorney. and asked that the
Engineering Department work with him.
DOG NUISANCE
Letter signed by 10 residents of I St. S. E. complained about the dog nuisance in
the city.
Letter from Mr. & Mrs. E. Halsey asked for a dog leash lew in the City of Auburn.
ElRoy Chi Ids stated he had problems with cats.
VACATION OF ALLEY
I Petition of Reinhart Klein, Wal lace S. Wood. and Murray A. Campbel I was for vacation
f a portion of the alley lying between East Main Street and "0" Sf. N. E.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Calkins that the City Attorney be
instructed to draft the necessary Resolùtion cal ling for a public hearing to be held
on this vacation at June I, 1964.
MOTION CARRIED
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ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION
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Application of R. O. Bain, John W. Greggs and D. Roger lanrud requested a change
of zoning from R-2 to C-I and C-3 on land located between the Enumclaw Highway and
17th St. S. E. and between M and K Streets.
This application was turned over to the Planning Commission.
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION
Application of Alfred Schoenbachler requested 8 change of zoning from A-I to C-3 I
for land located adjacent to west side of river across from Green River Golf and
Country Club.
This application was turned over to the Planning Commission.
PETITION TO CREATE l. I. D.
A petition was submitted requesting the creation of a Local Improvement District
on M Street S. E. between East Main and Enumclaw Highway for curb and gutter and
sanitary side sewers.
It was moved by Lea and seconded by Hough that the city attorney be instructed to
draft the necessary Ordinance to implement the setting up of a Local Improvement District
on M St. S. E. between East Main and Enumclaw Highway.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
QUIT CLAIM DEED
Deed for fi ling--Ruby Gray to City, land for street purposes.
It was moved by Hough and seconded by Sonnemann that the city attorney be instructed
to fi Ie the quit claim deed.
MOTION CARRIED
MINUTES OF BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
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The Auburn Board of Adjustment at their publ ic hearing. Apri I 30. 1964. granted
George D. Wolff, owner of No-Bar Ranch and Mr. Carl Spratley, president of The Outlaws
(saddle club) ð Special Permit to use a portion of Wolff's property as headquarters for
their saddle club for a period of one year.
MONTHLY REPORT OF MUNICIPAL COURT
Monthly report of the Municipal Court showed a balance of $3.007.00 turned over
to the City Treasurer for April, 1964.
REQUEST FOR HOLIDAYS
Letter from James J. Hogan, employee in the Water Dept., requested that the
three holidays deleted from the regular paid holidays during the previous administration
be restored to the city employees. (lincoln's Birthday, Feb. 1 I; Veterans Day, Nov. I I;
Columbus Day, October 12)
Mayor Gaines tabled this request.
OBJECTIONS TO OFF-STREET PARKING L. I. D.
letter from Thomas E. Agee presented objections to the off-street parking L. I. D.
and advised the city that the right of the City of Auburn to condemn property for
off-street parking under this proposal wi I I be contested. Mr. Agee stated that he I
represents several individuals and concerns in the City of Auburn.
This letter was turned over to Robert Smythe, City Attorney.
PROGRESS ESTIMATE NO. 1 - JOHN W. SCHADE
Progress Estimate No. I in favor of John W. Schade, Contractor, was presented by
Richard E. Wolff, Consulting Engineer, for approval. The estimate showed the amount
due Schade as of Apri I 30, 1964, for work on the Coal Creek Project. less the 15%
reta i nage as $9,453.96.
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It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Fitzsimmons that $9,453.96 be paid
John Schade. Contraotor. as specified in Progress Estimate No. I. The fol lowing rol I
call vote was recorded: Hough, yes; Lea, yes; Kline, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Calkins,
yes; Aaby, yes; and Sonnemann, yes.
MOTION CARRIED
PAYMENT DUE UNITED CONCRETE PIPE CORP.
A letter from Richard E. Wolff, Consulting Engineer for the Coal Creek Project,
stated that the United Concrete Pipe Corporation has completed delivery of al I of the
14 inch Shot-Cote Concrete Cylinder pipe. Mr. Wolff recommended payment of the total
ess 10 percent or $83,593.66 at this time.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Sonnemann that $83,593.66 be paid
United Concrete Pipe Corporation. . The fol lowing rol I call vote was recorded: Hough,
yes; Lea, yes; Kline, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Calkins, yes; Aaby. yes; and Sonnemann, yes.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
PAYMENT DUE UNITED CONCRETE PIPE CORP.
The Final Estimate for work done by the United Concrete Pipe Corporation for lining
878 lineal feet pipe was submitted by Engineer Wolff showing the amount due as of
Apri I 30, 1964, less 15% retainage as $6,907.75. Mr. Wolff recommended payment of this
amount.
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Hough that $6,907.75 be paid United
Concrete Pipe Corporation. The fol lowing rol I cal I vote was recorded: Sonnemann, yes;
Hough, yes; Lea, yes; Kline, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Calkins, yes; and Aaby, yes.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
PROGRESS ESTIMATE NO. I - AUSTIN CONSTRUCTION
Progress Estimate No. I in favor of the Austin Construction Company for work done on
Ithe Pump House Revision contract showed a net amount due contractor at this time, less
15% retainage, as $5,171.40. Mr. Wolff recommended payment of this amount.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Hough that $5,171.40 be paid Austin
Construction. The fol lowing rol I cal I vote was recorded: Fitzsimmons, yes; Calkins, yes;
Aaby, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; Lea, yes; and Kline, yes.
MOTION CARRI ED
PAYMENT DUE RICHARD E. WOLFF, ENGINEER
A statement submitted by Richard E. Wolff, was in the amount of $2.938.64 for
engineering on the Coal Creek Springs due as of Apri I 29. 1964.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Hough that $2,938.64 be paid Richard
E. Wolff. Consulting Engineer, for engineering on the Coal Creek Springs, The fol lowing
rol I cal I vote was recorded: Fitzsimmons, yes; Calkins, yes; Aaby, yes; Sonnemann, yes;
Hough, yes; Lea, yes; and Kline, yes.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
FINANCING FOR l. I. D. #155
letter from McLean & Company, Inc. stated they would buy up to $400,000 par value
of legally issued warrants to bear interest at the rate of 4% per annum in order to provide
the interim financing for Local Improvement District No. 155.
II Alva long discussed the issuance of these warrants with the Council and City Attorney.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Calkins that the Counci I accept the offer of
McLean & Company, Inc. to buy up to $400,000 par value of legally issued warrants to bear
interest at the rate of 4% per annum in order to provide the interim financing for Local
Improvement District No. 155, and instruct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary
documents to implement same. The fol lowing roll cal I vote was recorded: Fitzsimmons, yes;
Calkins, yes; Counci Iman Aaby stated that he had formerly had an interest in Auburn Boosters,
one of the sellers of two of the lots in local Improvement District H155, but that he had
devested himself of any and al I interest in said corporation prior to this date. However,
in view of the fact that some comment has been made about ~is former interest in this
corporation he felt that he should abstain from voting on any matter relating to the sel ling
of the properties in the local Improvement District; Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; Lea, yes;
and K line, yes.
MOTION CARRIED
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APPOINTMENT OF A SALARY & BENEFITS COMMITTEE
Mayor Gaines appointed the for lowing counci Imen to a Salary & Employee Benefits
Committee: Counci Iman Aaby, Chairman, Counci Iman Lea and Counci Iman Hough.
Mayor Gaines referred the letter from James J. Hogan, Water Employee, to this
corrmittee.
APPOINTMENT OF CITY'S HISTORIAN
Mayor Gaines appointed Roberta Morley as the City's Historian.
APPOINTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE
Mayor Gaines appointed the fol lowing people to a Industrial Committee.
Fitzsimmons, Myron Massey, Kenneth lane, R. M. Doherty, and Gene Kasper.
Kenneth
COMMITTEE REPORTS
LIGHT COMMITTEE - CHARLES HOUGH
Counci Iman Hough reported he had met with Phi' Aspinwal I, of Puget Sound Power and
light, and would be ready with a request for lights at the next meeting.
FIRE COMMITTEE - CHARLES HOUGH
No Report
PURCHASING COMMITTEE - RAY SONNEMANN
No Report
LICENSE COMMITTEE - BRIAN CALKINS
No Report
STREET COMMITTEE - TED LEA
Counci Iman Lea reported that the request of Mike Wood for more adequate entrances
and exits in front of his store on Auburn Avenue had been worked out with assistance of
Street Department.
It was moved by Lea and seconded by Sonnemann that the Mayor be instructed to write
a letter to the District Director of Highways requesting them to widen the Enumclaw
Highway from 9th Street Southeast to 17th Street Southeast from two lanes to four lanes.
MOTION CARRIED
WATER-SEWER COMMITTEE - KENNETH FITZSIMMONS
Counci Iman Fitzsimmons reported that the Engineering Department has been instructed
to contact General Services Administration in regard to negotiations for purchase of
water, sewer and other properties by the city.
POLICE COMMITTEE - BOB KLINE
Counci Iman Kline reported that the Police Committee had investigated the complaint
of H. L. Baldwin against the pasturing of two horses at 924 M Street Southeast, and had
informed Mr. Baldwin of his rights in the matter.
Herb Baldwin asked that the communications regarding this problem be read.
Elisabeth Heritage, City Clerk, read a letter from Dr. Naomi Pettingill. City Health
Officer, and a letter from J. V. Lange, Sanitation Supervisor, regarding this metter.
Herb Baldwin stated that he had been informed that he must sign a complaint against
the pasturing of these horses before any action could be taken by the city. However, it
was his opinion that the city should take action on this problem themselves.
Mayor Gaines turned this over to the License Committee for further study.
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DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
ENGINEER - HAL HAGESTAD
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PLANNING DIRECTOR - GEORGE SCHULER
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POLICE CHIEF - HUGH DARBY
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FIRE CHIEF - R. K. CALKINS
No Report
WATER-SEWER ACTING SUPT. - JOHN HURT
No Report
STREET SUPT. - GEORGE BLINN
No Report
PARK SUPT. - GEORGE FREEMIRE
No Report
AUD I ENCE
DEPARTMENT OF GAME - RUSS WILSON
Russ Wi Ison, representative of the Department of Game, asked why they are being
charged for garbage service when they don't use it.
I Robert Smythe, City Attorney, informed Mr. Wi Ison that anyone in the City of Auburn
ith a water tap was charged for garbage.
Mayor Gaines turned this matter over to Jack Lange, Sanitation Supervisor.
ORDINANCE NO. 1661
Robert Smythe, City Attorney, asked that Ordinance No. 1661 be tabled unti I action
has been taken on it by the State Department of Highways.
ORDINANCE NO. 1691
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Kline that Ordinance No. 1691 entitled
"AN ORD I NANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASH I NGTON, AMEND I NG SECT' ONS 1.30.0 10 AND 1.30.020
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 SECTIONS I AND 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 653 OF THE CITY OF AUBURN.", be
adopted. The fol lowing rol I cal I vote was recorded: Fitzsimmons, yes; Calkins, yes;
Aaby, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; Lea, yes; and Kline, yes.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 1693
"t was moved by Kline and seconded by Lea that Ordinance No. 1693 entitled "AN
RDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL
ROPERTY SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-
WAY FOR A PORTION OF "M" STREET SOUTHEAST.", be introduced.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 1694
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Hough that Ordinance No. 1694 entitled
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTIES SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, FOR FREE OFF-
STREET PARKING PURPOSES, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCES NO. 1645 AND 1652, AS AMENDED: AND
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF INTEREST BEARING WARRANTS THEREFOR, PAYABLE FROM LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND, DISTRICT NO. 155.", be introduced and adopted. The fol lowing roll call
vote was recorded: Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; Lea, yes; Kline, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes;
Calkins, yes; and Aaby abstained from voting for reasons stated earlier in the meeting.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1695
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It was moved by Kline and seconded by Hough that Ordinance No. 1695 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO AND FIXING THE COMPENSATION TO
BE PAID TO THE CITY ENGINEER OF THE CITY OF AUBURN.", be introduced and adopted. The
fol lowing roll cal I vote was recorded: Fitzsimmons. yes; Calkins, yes; Aaby, yes;
Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; Lea, yes; and Kline, yes.
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RESOLUTION NO. 150
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by lea that Resolution No. 150 entitled I
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RElATING TO THE PROPOSED VACATION OF
A PORTION OF A CERTAIN ALLEY SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN.",
be intrödUèed ènd adopted. The following rol I call vote was recorded: Fitzsimmons, yes;
Calkins, yes; Aaby, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; Lea, yes; & Kline, yes.
MOTION CARRI ED
Mayor Gaines turned this Resolution over to the Street Committee.
RESOLUTION NO. 151
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Hough that Resolution No. 151 entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN FOR THE SERV I CES PERFORMED BY JAMES T. SKR I VAN AS CITY TREASURER.", be
introduced and adopted. The fol lowing rol I call vote was recorded: Sonnemann, yes;
Hough, yes; Lea, yes; Kline, yes; Calkins, yes; Aaby, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes.
MOTION CARR I ED
OLD BUSINESS
DOG POUND LOCATION
Counci Iman Sonnemann reported for his committee on plans for a new dog pound. I
He stated that his committee had met with the Water Committee and had secured their
approval of a new location for the dog pound on the Northwest ~orner of the Sewer
Disposal Property. Counci Iman Sonnemann reported that George S~uler, Planning
Director, was working on plans for the new dog pound, and they would be ready to cal I
for bids next meeting.
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Robert Smythe, City Attorney. reported no furtherprogr'ess on the Municipal Airport.
Mayor Gaines appointed Hal Hagestad. City Engineer. to the Municipal Airport
Committee.
NEW BUSINESS
None
CLAIMS
It was moved by Calkins and seconded by Sonneamnn that the for lowing claims
against the city, al I having previously been passed and signed by the Purchasing
Committee, be approved and the city clerk be authorized to draw warrants in payment.
MOTION CARRIED
CURRENT EXPENSE #6199 thru #6322 $27,394.50 I
CEMETERY #1066 thru #1080 1,177.04
STREET #4683 thru #4719 /0,080.53
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LIBRARY #2432 thru H2447 $ 1,809.63
WATER-SEWER #3913 thru #3951 8,218.05
1962 WATER-SEWER EXTENSION # 122 19.50
I MUNICIPAL PARK CONSTRUCTION # 008 thru # 009 33.38
COAL CREEK WATER SUPPLY
FACILITY CONSTRUCTION # 006 thru # 010 108,065.41
There being no further business to come before the Counci I. the meeting was
adjourned at 10:10 p. m. subject to the cal I of the Mayor.
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