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Home My WebLink About06-15-1964 ')34 Mol.;. AUBURN, WASHINGTON JUNE 15. 1964 MONDAY Regulðr meeting of the City Counci I of the City of Auburn, held at 8:00 p. m. in the Counci 1 Chðmbers at the City Hal I. The meeting was cal led to order by Mayor Gaines. Counci Imen present: Hough, Lea, Kline. Calkins. Aaby ðnd Sonnemann. Counci Imðn absent: Fitzsimmons Minutes of the previous meeting held June I, 1964 were approved as mai led. PUBLIC HEARING - EDWARD BLASFIELD REZONING The Mayor declðred the public hearing open on the petition of Edward Blasfield to rezone from R-2 to C-2 property located at 9th and C Street Southeast. There being no discussion on this rezoning, the Mðyor declared the public heari ng closed. It was moved by KI ine and seconded by Calkins that Blasfield to rezone from R-2 to C-2 property located at be grðnted. The fol lowing rol I cðl I vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; and Lea, yes. the request of Edward 9th and C Street Southeast Kline, yes; Calkins, yes; MOT I ON CARR I ED PUBLIC HEARING - GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH SPECIAL PROPERTY USE PERMIT The Mayor declared the public hearing open on the petition of the Grðce Baptist Church for ð Special Property Use on property located at 34th and Enumclaw Highway Southeast. It was moved by Calkins and seconded by Hough that the public hearing be closed. *", ,--. .........., "'"< t;.. ,.""~, \. - I It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Hough thðt the request of the Grace I Baptist Church for a Special Property Use on property located at 34th and Enumclaw Highway Southeast be granted. The fol lowing rol I cal I vote was recorded: Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; Lea, yes; Kline, yes; Calkins, yes; and Aaby, yes. MOT 1 ON CARR 1 ED BIDS - ACCOUNTING MACHINE CLERK'S OFFICE Bidder Model of Machine Total Cost THE NATIONAL CASH REGISTER CO. If ð cost 33-27B 33-1444-10(38)26" SP 10/16 $6.689.35 purchase order is received prior to June 30, 1964 deduct $483.79 from total to City. 33-348 33-1444-10(28)26" SP 10/16 SN $6,205.38 If a purchðse order is received prior to June 30, 1964 deduct $433.10 from total cos t to C i t Y . This bid was accompanied by a certified check in the amount of $334.47. BURROUGHS CORPORATION F 1458 $5,671.12 This bid was accompanied by a certified check in the amount of $350.00. These bids were referred to the Purchðsing Committee and Finance Committee. ----- BIDS - SITE GRADING LES GOVE PARK Bidder Total Cost Bid Bond or Certified Check HEISSERMAN CONSTRUCTION ARCHIE QUINNETT FRED C. MADSEN $15,444.00 $ 1 9.448.00 $15.675.92 Ck. Bond Ck. $750.00 5% $754.00 These bids were referred to the Park Board. I I I I 23··· ~( f) .. AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JUNE 15, I 964 BIDS - DOG POUND CONSTRUCTION Bidder Complete Animal She Iter Less outside fencinq & slab Bid Bond or Cert if i ed Check LEONARD CONSTRUCTION EAST VALLEY CONSTRUCTION CO. LONE BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION HEDMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY $6234.62 $8642.40 $7901.92 $9913.33 $5532.62 $7917.52 $7189.52 $8925.33 Yes Yes Yes Ck $495.67 Above prices al I include sales tax. A letter from Leonard Construction said an error of $1,640.00 was made on his bid. and he would like to withdraw it if possible. Mayor Gaines stated a report would be made on this later in the meeting. ----- CORRESPONDENCE AUBURN CHAMBER OF CO~N~ERCE A letter from the Auburn Chamber of Commerce requested the release of a portion of B Street Southeast between East Main end al ley on July 17 and 18 for the purpose of holding a chicken barbeque as a pert of Retei I Trades promotion. This letter was referred to the Engineering Department and the Street Committee with power to ect. PLANNING CO~ISSION REPORT AND RECO~~ENDATIONS The petition of Cosby & Brunnel for Special Property Use was withdrawn. The Auburn Planning Commission recommended the petition of Mr. R. O~ Bain, Mr. John W. Greqgs and Mr. D. Roqer Landrud to rezone be held in abeyance unti I June 18, 1964 for further study. The Auburn Planning Commission recommended approvel of the petition of AI fred Schoenbachler to rezone from A-I to C-3 land located adjacent to west side of river across from Green River Golf end Country Club. It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Hough that the City Clerk be instructed to cal I for a publ ic hearing to be held, July 6, 1964, at 8 p. m. in the Counci I Chambers at the City Hall on the Alfred Schoenbechler petition to rezone. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Gaines asked Hal Hagestad, City Engineer, to look into the matter of a left turn lane on the property to be rezoned. The Auburn Planning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat of Marder Addition to Auburn, Division No.2 provided thet 30 feet of right-of-way be dedicated for road purposes on the west side of the plet, that 5.25 feet on the south side of the plat be dedicated for road purposes, and the road in the center of the plat be widened to 60 feet instead of 50 feet. It was moved by Kline and seconded by Aaby that Counci I approve the Prel iminary Plat of Mardel Addition to Auburn, Division No.2 subject to additions and corrections as specified by the Auburn Plenning Commission. After discussion as to whether there were water mains provided for in this plat, Counci Iman Aaby withdrew his second to the motion. The motion was then seconded by Counci Iman Hough. The fol lowing rol I cal f vote was recorded: Kline, yes: Calkins, no; Aaby, no; Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; and Lea, yes. MOTION CARRIED 2"36 ~. \h "-lit AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JUNE I 5 . I 964 Mayor Gaines instructed the Engineering Department to contact heads of departments and other people concerned with the formation of new plats, and give them copies of the proposed plat or at least inform them of the detei Is of the plet. The Auburn Planning Commission recommended the petition requesting that the setback line be changed from 135 feet to 105 feet from the west marginal line of Auburn Avenue in the plat of Hazel McKean Addition and the Mardel Addition be granted. It was moved by Sonnemann end seconded by Hough thet we concur with the Plenning Commission's recommendation. MOT I ON CARR I ED REQUEST FOR L. I. D.s The fol lowing petitions for formation of Local Improvement Districts were submitted. I. Water Mains on 29th Southeast between F and K Streets. 2. Sanitary Sewer in 81 ley east Auburn Avenue between 24th and 26th St. N. E. 3. Sanitery Sewer on K St. N. E. between 11th end 12th and on 11th St. between K and M St. Northeast. 4. Curb, gutter and asphaltic peving on 11th St. N. E. between K and M Sts. These requests were referred to the Engineering Department. AUBURN CEMETERY BOARD - VACATION OF ROAD A letter from the Auburn Cemetery Board requested the vacation of a certain road within the boundaries of the Cemetery. This matter was referred to the City Attorney. MYRA SIEGLE RESIGNATION A letter was received from Myra Siegle submitting her resignation es a member of the Auburn Cemetery Board. It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Aaby that we accept the resignation of Myra Siegle as a member of the Auburn Cemetery Board. MOTION CARRIED F. H. A. CONTRACT FOR OFFICE SPACE The Farmers Home Administration presented the Counci I with a contract for renewing lease on space now occupied by them for year beginning July I, 1964. It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Aaby that the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to sign this contract with the Farmers Home Administration. MOTION CARRIED AUKEEN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE A notice from the Aukeen Mental Health Service set a meeting for 7:30 p. m., June 18, in the Seattle King County Health Department Bui Iding. Auburn. Mayor Gaines asked that al I Counci I Members who could attend this meeting do so. H. A. RUTLEDGE - CITY OWNED TRAILER A letter from H. A. Rutledge inquired as to the possibi lity of he being able to purchase a city owned trai ler. This matter was referred to the Engineering Department. KING COUNTY AUDITOR A letter from the King County Auditor stated the pro-rated shere of the City of Auburn in the Feb. I I and March 10, 1964 elections was $4.734.84. h';': ~ - ~ t.:;:. -1 \.. - I I I I I I 23t? AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JUNE 15, 196..1..- EDNA M. ~~CKIE - PETITION TO REZONE A petition from Edna M. Mackie requested the rezoning of her property located on the Enumclaw Highway between J St. and 17th St. S, E. from R-2 to C-I. This petition was referred to the Planning Commission. REQUEST TO SELL FIREWORKS John Marty. Commander of Auburn Post 78 American Legion. asked the Counci I to give their organization permission to sel I "Safe and Sane Fireworks" in the City of Auburn. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS Mayor Gaines appointed Mrs. Georqe Wolff for a five year term as a member of the Library Trustees, replacing ~rs. Mike Wood whose term expired June. 1964. It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Sonnemann thet the Counci I confirm the Mayor's appointment of Mrs. George Wol ff as a member of the Library Trus-tees for a term of five years. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Gaines appointed Howard Bothel I as a member of the Planninq Commission. replacing AI Leslie whose term expired June. 1964. It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Hough that the Counci I confirm the Mayor's appointment of Howard Bothel I, Sr. as a member of the Planning Commission. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Gaines appointed Hal Haqestad, Phi I Aspinwal I, Ke~ Weeks, Steve Lone, Howard Bothel I and Jack Hawkins to the Val ley PlannJng Commission. It was moved by Kline and seconded by Hough that the Council confirm the Mayor's appointment of Hal Hagestad, Phi I Aspinwal I, Ken Weeks,Steve Lone, Howard Bothel I and Jack Hawkins to the Val ley Planning Commission. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Gaines re-appointed Ed Cavanauqh as Civi I Defense Director and Dr. Naomi Pettinqi I , as Health Officer. I t was moved by Sonnemðnn and seconded by Hough that the Counci I confirm the Mayor's appointment of Ed Cavanaugh as Civi I Defense Director. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Hough that Ray Sonnemann be elected to serve as Chairman of the Finance Committee. MOTION CARRIED COUNCIL COWAITTEE AND DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS LIGHT - CHARLES HOUGH ~ounci Iman Hough reported that he had received a ~qposal from Puget Sound Power & Light Company concerning mercury vapor street liqhting for the City of Auburn. FIRE - CHARLES HOUGH No Report PURCHASING - RAY SONNEMANN No Report LICENSE - BRIAN CALKINS Counci Iman Calkins reported that a new Ordinance regarding "Safe and Sane" fireworks would be presented later in the meeting. 238 AUBURN~ WASHINGTON MONDAY JUNE 15, 1964 Counci Imen Calkins reported thet he had received a letter from Dr. Pettingi II concerning the Ho~ being kept at 90=l....M Street Southeast. stated that it was her belief that the two horses were being kept in an condition and were hazards to health in the neighborhood. Naomi The letter unsan it ary '" o ~ t= lJ STREET - TED LEA It was moved by Lea and seconded by Hough that the City Clerk be instructed to cal I for bids on L. I. D. #157 for the construction of Cement Concrete Curb and Gutter, Grading, Bal lasting, Aspheltic Concrete Surfacing, Sanitery and Storm Sewer Laterals, bids to be opened 8:00 p. m., N\onday. July 6, 1964, in the Counci I Ct-embers at the Ci t)íl Hall. The fol lowing rol I cal I vote. was recorded: Lea, yes; Kline, yes; Calkins, yes~ Aaby, yes; Sonnemann, yes; and Hough, yes. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Lea and seconded by Hough that the reauest of ~nq Mandarin Cafe, 18 West Main Street, to have a loadinq zone established in front of their establishment be denied. MOTION CARRIED Harold Hagested, City Engineer, reported on the alley drainaqe problem back of Rottle's Dept. Store. He stated that this could possibly be taken care of whi Ie working on the parki ng L. I. D. project. WATER-SEWER - BOB KLINE Counci Iman Kline reported on the feasibi lity report of Richard E. Wolff, Consulting Engineer, on the Lee Hi I I Water Supply. WATER-SEWER DEPT. - ACTING SUPT. JOHN HURT John Hurt reported the following concerning the Coal Creek Project: 1. AI I pumps instal led and working satisfectorly. 2. Minor work left to be done on the project. 3. Awaiting final letter from Health Department. POLICE - BOB KLINE II Counci Iman Kline stated he had received a request from Police Chief Darby for R. E. Fisher and Capt. McDermott to attend two-day Communications School in Yakime, June 26 and 27. It was moved by Kline and seconded by Hough that R. E. Fisher and Capt. McDermott be given permission to attend a two-day Communications School in Yakima, June 26 and 27. MOT I ON CARR I ED FINANCE - JOHN KELLY, CITY TREASURER John Kelly, City Treasurer, reported that it was the recommendation of the Finance Committee to instruct the City Attorney to draw up an emerqency ordinance appropriating funds for the purchase of two Police Cars and the construction of a Doq Pound. Mr. Kelly reported that it was the recommendation of the Finance Committee that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up an emerqency ordinance approprieting $4,547.92 for purchase of two. vehicles and one mobi I radio unit for Public Works ~t., payment to be mede from General Cumulative Reserve fund. Mr. Kef Iy requested approval of the fol lowing transfer, orders: I No. 502 - $25,440.77 from 1962 Water-Sewer Extension Fund to 1960 Water-Sewer Revenue Bond Redemption Fund. No. 503 - $34,316.24 from Water Construction Fund to 1960 Water-Sewer Revenue Bond Redemption Fund. Mr. Kelly reported that it was the recommendation of the Finance Committee that the Counci I designate the National Bank of Washinqton, National Bank of Co~erce and Val ley National Bank as the óffical banks for the City of Auburn for 1964. Mr. Kelly reported that it was the request of the City Finance Committee that the Counci I concur in its action euthorizing the City Treasurer to reinvest I I I 239~' AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JUNE I~ 1964 Park Constructi0'l.Funds in such amounts, and for such periods as mey be most advantegeous to the Park Construction Fund. This is approximately $65.000.00 in U. S. Securities which mature on June 17th. Mr. Kelly reported that an inventory of al I L. I. D, funds in the City was taken by himself and Mr.~eiss, State Examiner. It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Calkins that National Bank of Washington, National Bank of Commerce and Valley Nationel Bank be designated as the official banks for the City of Auburn, for 1964, MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Kline thet Transfer Order No. 502 be approved. The fol lowing rol I cal I vote was recorded: Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; Lea, yes; KI ine, yes; Calkins, yes; and Aaby. yes. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Aaby that Transfer Order No. 503 be approved. The fol lowing rol I cal I vote was recorded: Sonnemann. yes; Hough, yes; Lea. yes; KI ine. yes; Calkins, yes; and Aaby, yes. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Kline that the city attorney be instructed to draw up an emergency ordinence appropriating $4.547.92 for purchase of two vehicles and I mobi I radio unit for Public Works Dept., payment to be made from General Cumulative Reserve fund. The fol lowing rol I cal I vote was recorded: Sonnemenn, yes; Hough, yes; Lea, yes; KI ine, yes; Calkins, yes; and Aaby, yes. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Sonneman,n and seconded by Aaby that the city counci I concur with the recommendation of the Finance Committee in its action authorizing the City Treasurer to reinvest Park Construction Funds in such amounts, and for such periods as mey be most advantageous to the Park Construction Fund. The fol lowing rol I cal I vote was recorded: Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; Lea, yes; Kline. no; Calkins, yes; and Aaby,yes. MOTION CARRIED ENGINEER - HAROLD HAGESTAD Mr. Hagestad reported that the State has approved Project #3--Arteriel Street Funds. PLANNING DIRECTOR - GEORGE SCHULER George Schuler reported they were ready to cal I for bids on L. I. D. #155. It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Hough that the City Clerk be instructed to cal I for bids on the demolition of bui Idings on parking lots for L. I. D. #155, bids to be opened July 6. 1964, at 8:00 p. m. in the Counci I Chambers at the City Hal I. MOTION CARRIED POLICE DEPARTMENT - HUGH DARBY, CHIEF No Report STREET DEPARTMENT - GEORGE BLINN, SUPT. No Report PARK - GEORGE FREEMIRE, SUPT. No Report DOG POUND It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Hough that Leonard Construction Company be al lowed to withdraw their bid for construction of the dog pound without forfeiting their bid bond. MOTION CARRIED 240 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JUNE 15. 1964 It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Hough that Lone Brothers Construction be awarded the bid for dog pound construction. The fol lowing roll cal I vote was recorded: Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; Lea, yes; Kline. abstain; Calkins, yes; and Aaby, yes. ~:::" I"""~ ............,,, ~ MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Calkins that the city attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary Resolution to transfer $5,000.00 from the Cumuletive Reserve Fund to the Dog Pound Construction Fund. The fol lowing rol I cal I vote was recorded: Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; Lea. yes; Kline. no: Calkins, yes; and Aaby, yes. MOT I ON CARR I ED I ORDINANCE NO. 1706 It was moved by Lea and seconded by Sonnemenn thet Ordinance No. 1706 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DECLARING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY TO EXIST AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $4,547.92 FROM THE GENERAL CUMULATIVE RESERVE FUND OF THE CITY TO THE CAPITAL OUTLAY CLASSIFICATION OF THE ENGINEERING AND PLANNING COPNAISSION SECTION OF THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND BUDGET, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR NEW VEHICLES AND RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AUBURN.", be introduced. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 1702 Robert Smythe, City Attorney. asked that Ordinance No. 1702 be tebled unti I the counci I has time to study it. ORDINANCE NO. 1707 It wes moved by Aaby end seconded by Sonnemann that Ordinance No. 1707 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DECLARING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY TO EXIST: CREATING AN ENGINEERING AIDE SALARY ACCOUNT IN THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, AND TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $2,760.00 FROM THE INSTRUMENT MAN & DRAFTSPAAN SALARY ACCOUNT OF THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF THE I CITY OF AUBURN AND THE SUM OF $130.00 FROM THE CAR EXPENSE ACCOUNT IN THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION CLASS OF THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR THE SALARY OF THE ENGINEERING AIDE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN", be introduced. The following rol I cal I vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; Lea, yes; Kline, yes; and Calkins, yes. MOT I ON CARR I ED ORDINANCE NO. 170B It was moved by Calkins and seconded by Lea thet Ordinance No. 1708 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO AND REGULATING THE SALE AND USE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS WITHIN SAID CITY: AND REPEALING ARTICLE 13 OF THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE HERETOFOR ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1587 OF THE CITY, AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES INSOFAR AS THEY ARE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH", be introduced and adopted. The following roll call vote was recorded: Calkins, yes; Aaby, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Hough, yes; Lea., no; and KI ine. yes. MOT I ON CARR I ED RESOLUTION NO. 154 It was moved by Lea and seconded by Sonnemann that Resolution No. 154 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE PROPOSED 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 call vote was recorded: I Lea, yes; Kline, yes; Calkins, yes; Aaby, abstain; Sonnemann, yes; and Hough, yes. MOT I ON CARR I ED ,. " 2 4~ 1;;.' ~UBURN. WASHINGTON MONDAY JUNE 15. 1964 OLD BUSINESS QUIT CLAIM DEED - CLARA PFIEFFER Robert Smythe. City Attorney. reported he had received a quit claim deed from Clara Pfieffer for street purposes. I t was moved by Lea and seconded by Sonnemann that the City Attorney be instructed to fi Ie the quit claim deed from Clara Pfieffer. I REMOVAL OF FENCE - LES GOVE PARK Robert Smythe, City Attorney, said he had written a letter to Harold McMasters informing him that his fence. which is located on the Les Gove Park property, must be removed within 30 days. LEGAL HOLIDAYS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Kline that the request for return of February 12. Oct. 12. and November I I as regular city legal holidays for employees be denied. MOTION CARRIED STATE OF WASHINGTON'S COUNCIL FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Hough that the city endorse the $4.6 mi II ion bond issue for the Chi Idren's insti tution (Referendum No. 13) which wi II appear on the November bal lot. MOTION CARRIED VACATION OF STREETS Robert Smythe. City Attorney, reported that he had written the Association of Washington Cities concerning charges levied by other cities for the vacation of streets. He said he would make a report on this at the next Counci I Meeting. I NEW BUSINESS Robert Smythe, City Attorney, reported on the progress of the downtown parking L. I. D. CLAIMS It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Calkins that the fol 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. MOT I ON CARR I ED CURRENT EXPENSE #6552 - #6688 CEMETERY # I I I I - #1118 STREET #4764 - #4784 LIBRARY #2477 - #2493 I WATER-SEWER #4016 - #4041 L. I . D. #155 # 005 - # 009 L. I .D. #157 # 001 FIREMEN'S REL I EF & PENSION # 35 MUN I C I PAL LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION # 039 - # 044 $21.464,78 745.05 2 . 73 I . 24 I . 063 . 29 4.052.35 34.479.48 6.30 262.50 6,075.98 . 242 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY ,JUNE , 5, 1964 There being no further business to come before the Counci I, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p. m. subject to the cal I of the Mayor. APPROVED TH I S , 7 ..,!,t( DAY OF c'- (l >~;t- / l ;1, / //,," ¡'" J /;' ¿_4--6--4~~r4/ //---. ",",.._._--~~ -~~ _,.... c.:~, ( ltc/J."--"-. I " . 1"""--_. ž." 12:.-=:'1,-<-, ,CITY CLERK ~~ M A 0 R ¿ ~O~yU?~ 19 tt-I 1\ ,,) ':'i," o ~ t:;. ,.-.-, l.. .J I I I