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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
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Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn, held at 8:00 p. m.
in the Council Chambers at the City Hal I.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gaines.
Counci Imen present: Hoyt, lea, Kline, Fitzsimmons, Calkins, Aaby, and Sonnemann.
Minutes of the previous meeting held March 15, 1965 were approved as mailed.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Gaines declared the public hearing open on the request of Pete l. Scherting 1-
to rezone from R-3 (Residential, two-fami Iy dwellings) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial)
property located at 15th and A Streets Southeast.
The Auburn Planning Commission recommended this request be granted.
It was moved by Calkins and seconded by Hoyt that the public hearing be closed.
NDTlON CARR ED
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Calkins that the request of
Pete l. Scherting to rezone from R-3 to C-3 property located at 15th and A Streets
Southeast be granted and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the
necessary ordinance to implement same.
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Mayor Gaines declared the public hearing open on the request of Elmer Spencer
to rezone from C-I (light Commercial) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial) property located at
the SW corner of the West Val ley Highway and Peasley Canyon Road.
The Auburn Planning Commission reco~ended this request be granted.
It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Calkins that the public hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED I
It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Sonnemann that the request of Elmer Spencer
to rezone from C-I to C-3 property located at the SW corner of the West Valley Highway
and Peasley Canyon Road be granted, and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up
the necessary ordinance to implement same.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Gaines declared the public hearing open on the request of John D. Wadkins
for a Special Property Use permit for recreational purposes property located at the
Auburn Bowling AI ley, which is presently zoned C-I.
The following persons spoke against the granting of a Special Property Use Permit
for a skating rink: Armin Rosin, 1335 21st Street Southeast; lee Carel, 132521st
Street Southeast; Joseph Albright, 1225 21st Street Southeast; Don Thompson, 131521st
Street Southeast; Donald Greggs, 1215 21st Street Southeast; Mrs. Armin Rosin, 1335
21st Street Southeast; John lea, 1240 25th Street Southeast; Mrs. John lea, 1240 25th
Street Southeast and Mrs. James Schmitt, 1224 25th Street Southeast.
Mr. May representative of Wright Construction Company who wi II be bui Iding the
new skating rink showed the council a piece of paneling which is the type they wi II
use in the construction of this bui Iding. He said this paneling wi II completely sound
proof the building.
The following persons spoke in favor of the granting of a Special Property Use
Permit for a skating rink: John Wadkins, owner of the property; Mrs. Burillo;
ElRoy Childs, 1410 23rd Street Southeast; Phylis Mowrey and Ruth Adams.
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Hoyt that the public hearing be
closed.
NDTION CARRIED
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It was moved by Calkins and seconded by Fitzsimmons that the request of John
D. Wadkins for a Special Property Use Permit for Recreational purposes on property
located at the Auburn Bowling AI ley, which is presently zoned C-I be granted subject
to the second plot plan submitted to the Planning Commission which located the
bui Iding and parking lot in the north west corner of the total area owned by Mr. Wadkins,
and the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance to implement
same.
NOTION CARRIED
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Mayor Gaines declared the public hearing open on the request of the First Baptist
Church for a Special Property Use Permit for church purposes on property which is
located on the NW Corner of 25th and M Sts. S.E., and M Sts. S.E., and is presently
zoned R-2.
The Auburn Planning Commission recommended this request be granted.
Rev. Buren Higdon, G. E. Odegard, Rev. Douglas Feazel, and Mrs. C. W. Ritchey
spoke in favor of the request.
A petition submitted to the Planning Commission signed by 78 residents from
24th & 25th streets between "M" Street & "R" Street objected to the bui Iding of a
church on this site.
Mr. John lea of 1240 25th Street Southeast and Mrs. JoAnne Schmitt of 1224 25th
Street Southeast listed the fol lowing reasons against the building of a church on
the corner of I'M" and 25th Street Southeast: I. We bought, purchased or moved to
a residential area and we want to keep it that way; 2. Too much traffic for weekends
when there Is no school; 3. Too much traffic for narrow residential streets; no
adequate thoroughfare leading to property except through residential streets.
It was moved by Calkins and seconded by Sonnemann that the public hearing be
closed.
MOTION CARRIED
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It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Aaby that the request of the First
Baptist Church for a Special Property Use Permit for church purposes on property
located on the NW Corner of 25th and M Sts. S. E., presently zoned R-2 be granted,
and the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance to implement
same.
ROll CAll VOTE: Sonnemann, Hoyt, Fitzsimmons, Calkins, and Aaby, YES. lea, Kline, NO.
MOTION CARRIED
BIDS
The fol lowing bid was opened at 3 p. m. Apri t I, 1965, for the construction of
concrete curb and gutter, grading, bal lasting and asphalt concrete surfacing on
First Street N. E. between land M Streets:
BIDDER
TOTAL AMOUNT BID
Heisserman Construction Company, Inc.
$4045.25
The fol lowing bids were opened at 3 p. m., April I , 1965, for lea Hi II intercepter
Sewer line and lift Station:
BIDDER PROPOSAL I PROPOSAL I I PROPOSAL I I I
W. J. Schade $180,103.55 $175,160.55 $191 .993.35 110 days
lundberg Construction $185,248.90 $196,292.45 $ I 97, 594. I 5 90 days
I Taylor Utility Const. Co. $214,678.95 $200,43 t . 15 $229,730.60 150 days
R. l. Moss & Company $265,366.95 $282,594.85 $266,936.00 150 days
Ha 1 I er an I nc. $298,364.70 $248,587.00 $337,714.90 150 days
AI I bids accompanied by 5% bid bond.
Mayor Gaines stated that these bids had been referred to the Water-Sewer Committee
and Engineering Department.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter from the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau stated they have
extended N. B. Class 5 to entire City.
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A letter from Joseph Koch suggested the name of Auburn City Park be changed to C)
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This letter was referred to the Park Board. C~
A letter was received from Mr. and Mrs. Elmer R. Nearing expressing their
appreciation for the off-street parking areas.
The Washington State Pollution Control Commission submitted copies of HEW
Form 441, Civi I Rights Agreement, for Green River Community College project for
Mayor and City Clerk's Signature.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Sonnemann that the Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to sign the Civi I Rights Agreement HEW Form 441.
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MOT I ON CARR I ED
Engineer's Estimate No. I, submitted by City Engineer Harold Hagestad for
Counci I approval showed the amount of $2,016.00 payable from the Street Fund to
Rainier Asphalt Paving Co. for asphalt paving on B Street S. E. between Main and
Second Streets.
It was moved by lea and seconded by Sonnemann that Engineer's Estimate No. I
be approved and Rainier Asphalt Paving Company be paid $2,016.00 from the Street Fund.
ROll CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Commercial Welding Company submitted an invoice in the amount of $295.78 for
welding anchor straps on lea Hi II tank job. Richard E. Wolff, Consulting Engineer,
approved payment of this invoice.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Calkins that Commercial Welding
Company be paid $295.78 from the Water-Sewer Construction Fund for welding anchor
straps on lea Hi II tank job.
ROll CAll VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
Richard E. Wolff, Consulting Engineer, submitted invoice for inspection on I
lea Hi II Water System, showing amount due at this time as $2,029.51.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Calkins that Richard E. Wolff be
paid $2,029.51 from the Water-Sewer Construction Fund for inspection on lea Hi II Water
System.
ROll CALL VOTE: AI I Councilman voting YES.
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Richard E. Wolff, Consulting Engineer, submitted Progress Estimate No.2 to the
Counci I showing $9,998~OO payable to Pittsburg-Des Moines Steel Company.
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Aaby that Pittsburg-Des Moines Steel
Company be paid $9,998.00 from the Water-Sewer Construction Fund as per Engineer's
Progress Estimate No.2.
ROll CAll VOTE: AI I Councilmen voting YES.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
Richard E. Wolff, Consulting Engineer, submitted Progress Estimate No.6 to the
Counci I showing $12,975.00 payable to Austin Construction Fund as per Engineer's
Progress Estimate No.6.
ROll CAll VOTE: All Counci Imen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Norman Mi Iler and Donna Mi Iler submitted a Zone Change Application to the
Counci I requesting rezoning from R-2 (Residential) to C-I (Commercial) on property
located at 3625 Enumclaw Highway.
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This application was referred to the Planning Commission.
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Harold A. Hagestad, City Engineer, submitted final assessment rol Is for local
Improvement Districts No. 156, 157, 158 & 159 to the Council for approval.
It was moved by Kline and seconded by Aaby that the City Clerk be instructed
to call for a public hearing on Local Improvement Districts No. 156, 157, 158 and
159 to be held May 3, 1965 at 8 p. m. in the Council Chambers at the City Hall,
notices of public hearing to be mai led to all property owners in these districts.
NíJTION CARRIED
The Auburn Municipal Court submitted their Quarterly report to the Counci I
showing $8850.66 turned over to the city for the quarter ending March 31, 1965.
This report has been placed on fi Ie in the clerk's office.
Oario S. Cugini submitted a request for a Special Property Use on property
situated on the NE corner of PS HIghway #5 and Dogwood Street S. E. for the Construction
of a service station.
This request was referred to the Planning Commission.
A letter was submitted to the Counci I by 17 owners or co-owners of Taverns
requesting the City return to tolerance policy.
This matter was referred to the license Committee.
Alex Sonnichsen & Associates submitted a letter to the Counci I regarding requested
revisions in the revised preliminary plat of Sportsman's Paradise.
This letter was referred to the Street Committee.
Richard Haag Associates submitted estimate for contract payment to East Val ley
Construction Company, showing amount due less 10 percent retainage as $1603.74 from
the Municipal Park Construction Fund.
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Calkins that East Val ley Construction
Company be paid $1603.74 from the Municipal Park Construction Fund.
ROll CAll VOTE: AI I Councilmen voting YES.
NDTION CARRIED
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS & APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Robert E. Gaines proclaimed Apri I 5 to Apri I 10, 1965 as Venture Week in the City
of Auburn.
Mayor Gaines appointed Dr. George Nickelsen, Frank Natsuhara and A. Rossi to the
Board of Park Commissioners.
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by lea that the Mayor's appoint~ent of
Dr. George Nickelsen, Frank Natsuhara and AI Rossie to the Board of Park Commissioners
be approved.
OOTION CARRIED
Mayor Gaines appointed George Freemire as Park Superintendent.
It was moved by Kline and seconded by Sonnemann that the Mayor's appointment of
George Freemire as Park Superintendent be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Gàines designated George Nickelsen as temporary Chairman of the Board of
Park Commissioners and M. G. Schweikl, Cal Scarff, Gene Colburn and Martin Yourglich
as associate members.
Mayor Gaines appointed Ray Schumsky as a member of the Planning Commission to
fi II a vacancy expiring in J~7.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Kline that the Mayor's appointment
of Ray Schumsky as a member of the Planl)-lng Commission be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
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AUD I ENCE
l. E. VanWinkle of 319 17th Street Southeast asked what could be done to
improve 17th Street Southeast.
Mr. VanWinkle was referred to the Street Committee and City Engineer.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
STREET COMMITTEE - COUNCilMAN lEA
It was moved by lea and seconded by Sonnemann that Heisserman Construction I
Company, Inc. be awarded the bid for the construction of concrete curb and gutter, -
grading, ballasting and asphalt concrete surfacing on First Street N. E. between
land M Streets as per unit prices bid.
ROll CAll VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES.
NOTION CARRIED
WATER-SEWER COMMITTEE - COUNCilMAN FITZSIMMONS
Attorney Smythe read an agreement between the City of Auburn and School
District No. 408 for providing water for the Green River Col lege.
It was moved by Kline and seconded by Sonnemann that the Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to sign the agreement for providing water for the Green River Col lege.
ROll CALL VOTE: AI I Councilmen voting YES.
OOT I ON CARR I ED
City Attorney Smythe read the agreement between the City of Auburn and School
District No. 408 for providing sewer service for the Green River College.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Sonnemann that the Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to sign this agreement for providing sewer service for
the Green River College.
ROll CAll VOTE: AI I Councilmen voting YES.
NDTION CARRIED
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It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Kline that W. J. Schade be
awarded the contract for the lea Hi II intercepter Sewer line and lift Station as
bid under Proposal III, $189,048.45.
ROLL CAll VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
OOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Sonnemann that all bid bonds be
returned to the unsuccessful bidders upon the signing of the contract and receipt
of a performance bond.
ROll CAll VOTE: AI I Councilmen voting YES.
NDTION CARRIED
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Kline that the City Clerk be
authorized to cal I for bids for the sale of one used Wemco Torque Flow Pump with
electric motor and foundation plate, bids to be opened at 3 p. m., Apri I 15, 1965.
NDTION CARRIED
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Kline that the City Clerk be
authorized to cal J for bids for construction of modifications to the existing
Sewage lagoon, bids to be opened at 3 p. m., Apri I 27, 1965.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
ANNEXATION COMMITTEE - COUNCilMAN SONNEMANN
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Counci Iman Sonnemann reported that he had received the Bocek Annexation
Petition with the Engineer's Certificate that his department has examined the
signatures on the petition and that said petition bears the signatures of the
owners of 100 per cent in value, according to the assessed valuation for general
taxation.
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It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Calkins that a Public Hearing be
held May 3, 1965, at 8 p. m. in the Counci I Chambers at the City Hal I on the
Bocek Annexation.
MOTION CARRIED
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
PARK DEPARTMENT - PARK SUPERINTENDENT FREEMIRE
Superintendent Freemire reported that he had received the new Park Department
Truck.
WATER DEPARTMENT - UTilITY SUPERINTENDENT TOllEFFSON
Utility Superintendent Tollefson reported that the Water Department Car had
come in to the Dealer, and the Water Department Back-hoe had been delivered and the
old back-hoe traded in.
ORDINANCE NO. 1762
Pending.
ORDINANCE NO. 1763
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Sonnemann that Ordinance No. 1763
be tabled unti I the next regular counci I meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 1764
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Calkins that Ordinance No. 1764
entitled tlAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 1.26.020
RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR SICK lEAVE PRIVILEGES FOR CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEES OF
THE CITY OF AUBURN I N ACCORDANCE WITH ORD I NANCE NO. 1008, SECT I ON 2, AS AMENDEDtI
be adopted.
ROll CAll VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES.
NDTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 1766
It waS moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Calkins that Ordinance No. 1766
ent i tied "AN ORD I NANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASH I NGTON, PROV I DING FOR THE
PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY 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; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF INTEREST BEARING WARRANTS
THEREFOR, PAYABLE FROM lOCAL IMPROVEMENT FUND, DISTRICT NO. 155.11 be introduced and
adopted.
ROll CAll VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
ORDINANCE NO. 1767
It was moved by Calkins and seconded by Sonnemann that Ordinance No. 1757
entitled IIAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING
OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF AUBURN CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF
FROM R-2 TO R-3.11 be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CAll VOTE: AI I Counci lmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 1768
It was moved by Kline and seconded by Fitzsimmons that Ordinance No. 1768 entitled
IIAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 10.08.400 OF THE
AUBURN CITY CODE, SAID SECTION 10.08.400 RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE MONTHLY
RATES AND CHARGES IMPOSED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN FOR WATER SUPPLIED BY METER, PURSUANT
TO SECTION 40 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1366 OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, AS AMENDED, REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 1745 AND All OTHER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES INSOFAR AS THEY
ARE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.II be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Kline, Fitzsimmons, Calkins, Aaby, Sonnemann, and Hoyt,YES. lea, NO.
MOT ION CARR I ED
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It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Calkins that Resolution No. 183 c-J
entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBrnN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
AND DELIVERY OF A CONTRACT WITH PUGET SOUND POWER & lIGHT COMPANY FOR FURNISHING
MUNICIPAL WATER PUMPING POWER SERVICE," be introduced and adopted.
ROll CAll VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS
None
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NEW BUSINESS
None
CLAIMS
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Calkins that the claims as approved
by the Audit Committee be paid.
CLAIMS FUND
Warrant 6482 thru 6628
6623 & 6624 VOID
$65,267.46
PAYROll FUND
6431 thru 6665
$47,582.81
MOTION CARRIED
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There being no further business the meeting was declared adjourned at 11:08p.
subject to the call of the Mayor.
APPROVED THIS
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