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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
NONDAY
SEPTEMBER 7. 1965
The regular meeting of the City Counci I of the City of Auburn was held at 8:00 P.M. in
the Counci I Chambers at the City Hall.
The meeting was cal led to order by Mayor Gaines.
Counci Imen present: Hoyt, Lea, Kline, Fitzsimmons, Calkins, Aaby and Sonnemann.
Minutes of the previous meeting, held August 16, 1965, were approved as mailed.
PUBLI C HEAR I NGS
Mayor Gaines declared the public hearing open on the request of H. S. Jones to
rezone from R-4 Residential to C-I Commercial, property located at 2nd & Division St.
The Auburn Planning Commission recommended this request be granted as it wil I conform
to the comprehensive land use of the area.
There being no discussion, it was moved by Calkins and seconded by Hoyt, that the public
hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Kline and seconded by Calkins, that the request of H. S. Jones to
rezone from R-4 Residential to C-I Commercial, property located at 2nd & Division St. N.
be granted.
MOT ION CARR I ED
Mayor Gaines declared the public hearing open on the request of Wi Iliam Berens to
rezone from R-2 Residential to C-I Commercial, property located at 2236 Auburn Avenue.
The Auburn Planning Commission recommended this request be granted as it wil I conform
to the comprehensive land use of the area.
There being no discussion, it was moved by Calkins and seconded by Hoyt, that the
public hearing be closed.
MOT ION CARR I ED
It was moved by Lea and seconded by Calkins, that the Counci I concur with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the request of Wi I liam Berens to
rezone from R-2 to C-I, property located at 2236 Auburn Avenue.
NOT ION CARR I ED
Mayor Gaines opened the public hearing on the request of Harvey T. Brinkley to rezone
from R-2 Residential to C-3 Commercial and R-5 Mobile Home Park, property located at
3804 Enumclaw Highway.
The Auburn Planning Commission recommended this request be granted on both parcels to
a depth of 250 feet perpendicular from the north line of the Enumclaw Highway.
There being no discussion, it was moved by Aaby and seconded by Calkins, that the
public hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Sonnemann, that the Counc i I concur wi th the
Planning Commissions recommendation and grant the request of Harvey T. Brinkley to
rezone from R-2 Residential to C-3 Commercial and R-5 Mobile Home Park to a depth
of 250 feet perpendicular from the north line of the Enumclaw Highway, property
located at 3804 Enumclaw Highway.
MOTION CARRIED
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Mayor Gaines declared the public hearing open on the request of C. A. Heisserman for I
a Special Property Use Permit to operate an auto wrecking yard on property located
on Second St. N.W.
Jodie Frese submitted a petition signed by two hundred thirty-six residents of the
area opposing the granting of this Special Property Use Permit.
Kenneth Ingal Is, Attorney representing C~ A. Heisserman, sited reasons why this
Special Property Use Permit should be granted.
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Mrs. Elmer Davis spoke in opposition to the granting of this request.
A letter was received from the Auburn School Board of Directors pointing out the
possibi Ii ties of traffic hazard, noise and smoke damage which may result if this
permit is granted.
The Auburn Planning Commission recommended this request be granted subject to the
City Engineer's approval of the plan for this use as being in compliance with the
requirements as set forth in Section 19 of the City of Auburn Zoning Ordinance.
Planning Director Schuler referred the Counci I to Section 32 of the City of Auburn
Zoning Ordinance which set up"the industrial performance standards, of which the
auto wrecking yard would have to conform.
Mr. Davis pointed out that the County had passed legislation prohibiting burning of
this nature.
Mary Rice asked the Counci I to use their discretion in deciding this request.
It was moved by Kline and seconded by Lea that this matter be tabled for further study.
NOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
Blythe & Co., Inc. submitted a letter to the Counci I summarizing the results of the
recent sale of $665,000 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, 1965.
Mayor Gaines ordered the letter filed.
Payment of 10% retained in the amount of $2,340.94 on the contract of Val I~Co-op
for installation of sprinkling system at the Les Gove Park was submitted for approval.
The Park Board submitted a letter to the Council requesting approval of this payment.
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Kline, that $2,340.94 which was the 10%
retained on the contract for installation of sprinkling system at the Les Gove Park,
be paid Valley Supply Co-op.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Councilmen voted YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Payment of Engineer's Progress Estimate No.4 to W. J. Schade & Sons of $60,619.32,
which is the amount due as of August 20, 1965 on the Lea Hil I Interceptor Sewer less
10% retained, was submitted for approval.
A letter from H. A. Hagestad, City Engineer, and R. B. Tollefson, Uti lities Superintendent,
recommended that Progress Estimate No.4 and Change Order No. I be approved.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Calkins, that W. J. Schade & Sons be paid
$60,619.32, which is the amount due as of August 20, 1965 on the Lea hi I I Interceptor
Sewer less the 10% retained, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign
Change Order No. I.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voted YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Harold A. Hagestad, City Engineer, submitted a Comprehensive Street Program to the
Counci I for consideration and Public Hearing.
It was moved by Lea and seconded by Kline, that the City Clerk be instructed to
call for a public hearing on the Comprehensive Street Program to be held October 4, 1965
at 8 p. m. in the Council Chambers at the City Hal I.
MOTION CARRIED
Forty-four residents of the Fort Muckleshoot Trai ler Court submitted a petition to the
Counci I requesting that Karl L. Warburton, manager of Skylark Trai ler Vii lage, 900 29th
St. S.E. be restrained from further burning of brush and logs which may damage or
constitute a fire hazard to Mible Homes in the Court; also that noise nuisance caused
by early morning bulldozing be prohibited.
Mayor Gaines referred this petition to the Fire Committee.
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Notification was received from the City of Kent stating they wish to continue the
present agreement for dog warden services for the year 1966 at annual rate of $4,500.
Counci Iman Kline stated that the Police Department found it hard to administer control
over the dog warden when he is working outside the jurisdication of the City of Auburn.
Mayor Gaines asked that this letter be placed on fi Ie.
A letter was received from Richard Haag Associates outlining their views as to land-
scape architectural fees due them for services rendered for the Les Gove Park.
Mayor Gaines asked that this letter be placed on fi Ie, and stated that further meetings I
would be held on this.
The Municipal Code Committee, State of Washington, submitted a letter to the council
requesting the city's participation in thinking and drafting of the proposed model
Municipal code.
Mayor Gaines instructed the City Clerk to answer this letter and then place it on file.
He also asked all city officials to work with the Munitipal Code Committee.
The Val ley Regional Planning Commission submitted a report of the activities of their
committee during the past year.
Mayor Gaines asked that this letter be placed on file.
The Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau submitted to the Council their report of
the acceptance test conducted on the 1,250 g.p.m. pumper recently delivered by Mack
Trucks, I nc.
Mayor Gaines asked that this report be placed on fi Ie.
Engineer's Estimate HI in favor of Heisserman Construction Company was submitted to
the Counci I for approval, showing amount due on the R st. N.E. Contract as of August
31, 1965, less the 10% retained, as $5,126.00.
It was moved by Lea and seconded by Sonnemann, that Engineer's Estimate #1 be I
approved, and Helsserman Construction Company be paid $5,126.00 for work on the R St.
N. E. contract.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voted YES.
NOTION CARRIED
A petition for formation of an L.I.D. for water Mðins and fire hydrants on S. E. 316th
between,tI6thc8Qd(i24th;. on S. ELH6tb~betweén'316thaM¡326th place; on S. E. 326th
place between 114th and 116th and on S. E. 320th between 116th and 118th, was submitted
to the Counc i I.
Accompanying this petition was City Engineer Harold A. Hagestad's certification that
said estimate of cost and expenses on the proposed L.I.D. HI65 is $29,116.01, and that
the aggregate actual valuation of the real estate, including 25% of the actual
valuation of the improvements in the proposed L.I.D. according to the valuation last
placed upon it for the purposes of general taxation is $50,415.00, and that the
signatures contained on the petition submitted for proposed L.I .D. #165 constitutes
52.54% of the total frontage in said proposed improvement district, and 54.74% of the
total área i I1såi·d ptoposedimpròvement d.rs tr i ct.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Sonnemann, that the City Attorney be
instructed to draw up the necessary Ordinance to implement this L.I.D.
MOTION CARRIED
The Auburn Cemetery Board submitted a request to borrow $10,000 from the Cemetery
Endowed Care Fund for cemetery improvements, this amount to be repaid within a seven
year period.
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The Auburn Finance Committee recommended this request be approved.
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It was moved by Kline and seconded by Calkins, that the City Attorney be instructed to
draw up the necessary Ordinance to implement the loan of $10,000 from the Cemetery
Endowed Care Fund to the Cemetery Fund for cemetery improvements, this amount to be
repaid within a seven year period.
MOTION CARRIED
A letter was received from the State Department of Health approving Addendum No. I
of the Lagoon Modifications Project.
Mayor Gaines asked that this letter be placed on fi Ie.
R. B. Tollefson, Utilities Superintendent, requested permission for John Hurt to attend
the Ninth Inland Empire Waterworks School at Pullman, Washington, from September 13 thru
15, 1965.
It was moved by Kline and seconded by Calkins, that this request be granted.
MOTION CARRIED
Harold A. Hagestad, City Engineer, requested permission for George Schuler to attend
the executive committee meeting of the Washington State Good Roads Association to be
held in Bellingham, Washington, September 14, 16, and 17, 1965.
It was moved by Lea and seconded by Kline, that this request be granted.
MOTION CARRIED
The Auburn Park Board requested permission for Park Superintendent George Freemire,
and Planning Director George Schuler to attend the Interagency Committee on Parks
and Recreation meeting to be held at Lake Chelan on Friday, September 10, 1965.
It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Fitzsimmons, that this request be granted.
MOTION CARRIED
Herman M. Nirschl submitted a zone change application requesting zoning reclassification
from A-I Agriculture to M-I Light Industrial on property located at 4005 Auburn Avenue.
Mayor Gaines referred this application to the Planning Commission.
AUD I ENCE
Victor Graham, representative of the Committee for Civic Center, presented a
proposal to construct a Civic Auditorium which would seat 7500 people. He stated the
committee was applying for Federal Funds to conduct a Comprehensive Study of the
project .
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION
Mayor Robert E. Gaines proclaimed September 13, 1965 as World Law Day for the City
of Auburn.
COUNCIL CO,WAITTEE REPORTS
WATER-SEWER COMMITTEE - COUNCILMAN FITZSI~NW)NS
Counci Iman Fitzsimmons reported the Water-Sewer Committee had received correspondence
concerning a Municipal Airport and it had been held in abeyance.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Kline, that Hi I I & Ingman be aged to make
a feasibi lity report regarding a sewer line for the Boeing Plant, subject to a negotiated
contract.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci'men voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Sonnemann that Richard E. Wolff, Consulting
Engineers, be asked to make a feasibility report regarding a water line for the
Boeing Plant, subject to a negotiated contract.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES.
MOT ION CARR I ED
Counci Iman Fitzsimmons reported that the request of Richard Wooding for an easement
across the Academy Water Tank Property was sti I I under discussion by the Water-Sewer
Committee.
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AUBURN, WASH I NGTON
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ORDINANCE NO. 1818
It was moved by Kline and seconded by Hoyt that Ordinance No. 1818 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTIONS I AND 3 OF ORDINANCE NO.
1805 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, SAID ORDINANCE NO. 1805 RELATING TO AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PARK AND ROADWAY AREA FACILITIES FOR THE CITY OF
AUBURN, AND FOR ADDITIONAL GENERAL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES" be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Councilmen voted YES.
NOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 1819
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It was moved by Lea and seconded by Fitzsimmons that Ordinance No. 1819 entitled
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 9.22.130 OF THE
AUBURN CITY CODE, SAID SECTION 9.22.130 RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF NO PARKING
AREAS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1465 OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, be introduced by title only.
NOTION CARRIED
Mayor Gaines asked that a copy of Ordinance No. 1819 be given to each Councilman.
Mayor Gaines asked the City Clerk to inform Frank Wi Iber and Bi I I Raven of the
date of the next Street Committee Meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 1820
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Calkins that Ordinance No. 1820 entitled
"AN ORD I NANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASH I NGTON, PROVI DING FOR THE I NSTALLATlON AND
CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAINS AND FIRE HYDRANTS ON S. E. (16th BETWEEN 312th AND 320th;
ON S. E. 116th BETWEEN 320th AND 116th PLACE; ON S. E. 116th PLACE BETWEEN 116th AND
112th; AND ON S. E. 320th BETWEEN I 16th AND 118th; ALL OR SAID PROPERTIES BEING
OUTSIDE OF AND ADJACENT TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN; CREATING AND
ESTABLISHING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 165; PROVIDING THE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
IN SAID DISTRICT AND THE MODE OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND CREATING A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT FUND THEREFOR," be introduced and adopted.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
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OLD BUSINESS
Attorney Smythe reported that he had received satisfaction of the Claim of Lien filed
with the King County Auditor against the property owned by the City of Auburn by the
Bednorz Company.
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Aaby that the City Attorney be instructed
to record this satisfaction of the Claim of Lien.
MOTION CARRIED
CLAIMS
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Calkins, that the claims as approved by the
Audit Committee be approved.
CLAIMS FUND
Warrants #1778 thru #197~
.$.97,571).59
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PAYROLL FUND
Warrants #15&h thru #1759
N.Y.C. FUND
Warrants #52 thru #103
3,906.92
MOTION CARRIED
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There being no further business the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:02 p. m.
subject to the call of the Mayor.
APPROVED TH S c.".¿)/,¡-L DAY OF
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