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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
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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 Hal I.
The meeting was cal led to order by Mayor Gaines.
Counci Imen present: Hoyt, Lea, KI ine, Fitzsimmons, Calkins, Aaby and Sonnemann.
Minutes of the previous meeting, held October 4, 1965 were corrected to read: NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Gaines reconvened the Public Hearing on the proposed 1966 Budget for the City of
Auburn. With this correction the minutes were approved as mai led.
BIDS
for Water Mains, Sanitary Sewer and Storm II
166, as fo I lows :
Bids were opened at 3 p. m. October 7, 1965,
Sewer instal lations for Arbor Vista, LID No.
Bidder Bid Water Sanitary Storm Total
Bond Sewer Sewer
G. C. Casebolt Co. Yes 11,205.82 14,506.30 9,929.30 35,641.42
C. J. Rockey, Inc. Yes 14,292.99 13,878.54 9,587.40 37,758.93
AI Breda Co. yes 12,383.31 21,833.68 I 2,46 I .00 46,677.99
So. End Concrete Yes 11,707.54 21,343.91 14,6 I I .00 47,662.45
Bert Robinson Yes 14,056.62 27,494.39 20,407.85 61,958.86
The City Engineer recommended the bid be awarded to the G. C. Casebolt Company subject
to approval by the Water-Sewer Committee.
CORRES PONDENCE
The Auburn Park Board submitted a letter to the Counci I requesting the City call for
bids for construction of backstop and fence for Bal I Park and for Blacktopping the
Les Gave Parking Area.
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Calkins that the City Clerk be instructed to
cal I for bids for the installation of curb, concrete sidewalk, excavation, ballast and
paving on parking lot located at S.W. corner of the Les Gave Park. bids to be opened II
3:00 P.M. Thursday, October 28, 1965, plans and specifications to be obtained from
the office of the City Clerk.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Calkins that the City Clerk be instructed to cal I
for bids for the construction of a steel fence and backstop at the 5th and K Sts.
Ballfield, bids to be opened 3 P.M. Thursday, October 28, 1965, specifications to be
obtained at the office of the City Clerk.
MOTION CARRIED
The Auburn Planning Commission recommended the request of Herman M. Nirschl to rezone
from A-I, Agricultural, to M-I, Light Industrial, property located on the East Val ley
Highway, be granted subject to the fol lowing provision: The So. 30 feet be dedicated
for continuation of 37th St. NE; also that a 60 ft. right-of-way be dedicated to
continue CSt. NE north to connect to an existing street of the county north of
Mr. Nirschl's property which lies outside of the corporate limits of the city.
It was moved by Kline and seconded by Sonnemann that the City Clerk be instructed to
cal I for a public hearing to be held 8:00 P.M. Monday, November I, 1965, on the request of
Herman M. Nirschl to rezone from A-I to I~I property located on the East Val ley Highway.
MOT ION CARR I ED
The Auburn Planning Commission recommended the request of Harry D. White to rezone from II
R-2, Residential, to R-4, Multiple Fami Iy Residential property located at 605 29th ST.
SE be granted with the provision that the north 25 feet of the property described be
dedicated to the City for right-of-way.
It was moved by Kline and seconded by Sonnemann that the City Clerk be instructed to
cal I for a public hearing to be held 8:00 P.M. Monday, November I, 1965, on the request
of Harry D. White to rezone from R-2 to R-4 property located at 605 29th St. SEe
MOTION CARRIED
The Auburn Park Board submitted a letter to the Counci I recommending that Richard Haag
Associates be paid a balance of $5,049.00 for Landscape and Architectural Fees for the
Les Gave Park on the condition that the relationship with Haag Associates be terminated
and that Haag wi I I turn over the complete set of plans for future development upon
receipt of this sum.
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It was moved by Kline and seconded by Aaby that the City Counci I concur with the
recommendation of the Auburn Park Board and instruct the City Attorney to draw up the
necessary agreement to implement same, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
sign said agreement.
MOTION CARRIED
The Boeing Company submitted a letter to the Counci I regarding the development of streets
for public use to the Auburn property recently acquired by Boeing.
City Engineer Harold Hagestad reported that he was working on this matter at the present
time.
Harold Hagestad, City Engineer, submitted for approval Engineer's Estimate No. I, in
favor of City Transfer Co. for $2,957.76 which is the total amount due for seal coat
bituminous surfacing on 21st & 29th SE and 4th NE.
It was moved by Lea and seconded by Calkins that Engineer's Estimate No. I be approved
and $2,957.76 be paid City Transfer for seal coat bituminous surfacing on 21st & 29th SE
and 4th NE·
MOTION CARRIED
Uti lity Superintendent Tollefson submitted a letter requesting permission for Jerry
Keesee and himself to attend the Pacific Northwest Pollution Control Association
Conference in Vancouver, B.C., November 3rd through 5th.
It was moved by Calkins and seconded by Fitzsimmons that Uti lity Superintendent Tollefson,
Plan Operator Keesee, Councilman Fitzsimmons and Counci Iman Kline be granted permission
to attend the Pacific Northwest Pollution Control Association Conference.
MOTION CARRIED
Permission was requested for John Kelly, City Treasurer; Elisabeth Heritage, City Clerk;
and Ann Joy, Clerk's Secretary; to attend the Washington Municipal Finance Officers
conference in Spokane October 20, 21 and 22.
It was moved by Calkins and seconded by Hoyt that John Kelly, City Treasurer; Elisabeth
Heritage, City Clerk; and Ann Joy, Clerk's Secretary; be granted permission to attend
the Washington Municipal Finance Officers Conference.
MOTION CARRIED
The Finance Committee recommended the fol lowing:
I. Approval of an Emergency Ordinance to cover a deficit of $2,800.00 in the Garbage
Collection & Expense Account in the 1965 Budget.
2. Approval of an Emergency Ordinance to cover expenses in connection with litigation
on L.I.D. No. 155 approximating $4,000.
3. Recommendation that if Counci I enters into agreement with Clak, Coleman and Rupeiks
for comprehensive study, payment of $12,000 be shared equally by water, street and
current expense funds, one half to be paid in 1966 and the second half in 1967.
4. Recommendation that Counci I cal I for proposals from Financial Consultants for services
in connection with financing anticipated expansion of Water and Sewer Systems.
5. Recommendation to F. R. & P. Board for investment of funds.
6. Committee felt no action was necessary on matter of financing life insurance as
this item is included in 1966 budget.
The Counci I discussed the recommendations of the Finance Committee.
The Housing Authority of the County of King stated $315.96 would be paid the City in lieu
of taxes on the Senior Housing project for 1965 and an estimated $2,280.00 would be the
1966 payment. Mayor Gaines asked that this letter be placed on fi Ie.
Alva C. Long, Attorney, requested the Counci I to take steps to shut down Radio KASY on~
Sundays. /"
Mayor Gaines referred this matter to the City Attorney.
A petition for Street Lights was submitted by seven property owners of the 18, 19 & 20
hundred block of M st. SEe
Mayor Gaines referred this petition to the Street Committee and the Engineering Department.
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Hi I I & Ingman, Consulting Engineers, stated work on the Lea Hi I I Interceptor Sewer was
complete except for re-inspection next summer.
Mayor Gaines ordered this letter be fi led and that a copy of the letter be given to the
Engineering Department.
AUD I ENCE
Mr. A. C. Boelke, resident at 520 6th Street Southeast, complained of vibrations in his
home caused by street conditions.
Mayor Gaines asked the Counci I to look into this matter, and said he would personally
inspect the condition.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
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FIRE COMMITTEE - COUNCILMAN HOYT
It was moved by Hoyt and seconded by Lea that permission be granted Ed Henderson to
attend Fire Inspectors School to be held the last week end in November at Vancouver,
Washington, and that permission be granted R. K. Calkins, Fire Chief, to attend the
conference of the Washington State Fire Chiefs, to be held November 18, 19 & 20 at
Spokane.
MOT ION CARR I ED
It was moved by Hoyt and seconded by KI ine that the City Clerk be instructed to cal I for
bids on the Home Monitoring system for the Fire Department. Bids to be opened 3 P.M.
Thursday, October 28, 1965.
MOTION CARRIED
STREET COMMITTEE - COUNCILMAN LEA
It was moved by Lea and seconded by Kline that the City Clerk be instructed to cat I for
bids for the installation of Storm Sewer, Excavation, Bal lasting & Asphalt Surfacing on
R Street Southeast between 29th St., & 33rd St. SE., bids to be opened 3 P.M. Wednesday,
November 10, 1965.
MOTION CARRIED. I
It was moved by Lea and seconded by Kline that the City Clerk be instructed to cal I for
bids for the installation of concrete curb & gutter, excavation, crushed surfacing top
course, asphalt paving, storm sewer and catch basins on "0" Street Southeast between
33rd and 37th Street SE., bids to be opened 3 P.M. Thursday, October 28, 1965.
NOTION CARRIED
POLICE COMMITTEE - COUNCILMAN KLINE
Councilman Kline reported that the Police Committee had met with the Mayor and City
Attorney regarding the responsibi lities of said committee.
WATER-SEWER COMMITTEE - COUNCILMAN FITZSIMMONS
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Sonnemann that the G. C. Casebolt Company be
awarded the bid for installation of Water Mains, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewers for
Arbor Vista, LID No. 166 for $35,641.42 ~nd the City Attorney be instructed to draw up
the necessary contract to implement same, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
sign the contract.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Kline that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to sign an agreement with Richard Wolff for engineering work in connection I
with furnishing a water supply to southwest Auburn, subject to the approval of the
agreement by City Attorney and Water Committee; basic engineering services not to
exceed the sum of $16,000.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Calkins that the City Clerk be instructed
to call for bids for construction of approximately 2900 feet of 16" water I ine in
~ ~uthwest Auburn, bids to be opened at 3 p. m. Wednesday, November 10, 1965.
MOT ION CARR I ED
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Fitzsimmons that bid bonds be returned to the
unsuccessful bidders after the contract is signed by the G. C. Casebolt Company.
MOTION CARRIED
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DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
City Engineer Harold A. Hagestad reported that he had been meeting with representatives
of Puget Western in regard to easement for sewer line on their property and felt no
problem existed in acquiring same.
ORDINANCE NO. 1830
I t was moved by Ca I k i ns and seconded by Sonnemann that Ord i nance No. 1830 ent i tied "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DECLARING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY TO EXIST AND
APPROPRIATING THE S~^ OF $8,000.00 FROM UNBUDGETED FUNDS IN THE STREET FUND OF THE CITY
OF AUBURN, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR MUNICIPAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS," be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 1831
It was moved by KI ine and seconded by Calkins that Ordinance No. 1831 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 9.14.010 OF THE AUBURN
CITY CODE, SAID SECTION 9.14.010 RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF
ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, PURSUANT
TO SECTION I OF ORDINANCE NO. 1740 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AUBURN: AND
REPEALING SECTION 12 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1750 AND SECTION 32 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1429," be
introduced.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
ORDINANCE NO. 1832
It was moved by Calkins and seconded by Hoyt that Ordinance No. 1832 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DECLARING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY TO EXIST
AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,800.00) FROM
UNBUDGETED FUNDS IN THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND OF THE CITY OF AUBURN TO THE GARBAGE
ACCOUNT IN THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION CLASS, GENERAL GOVERNMENT DIVISION OF THE
CURRENT EXPENSE FUND BUDGET, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT OF GARBAGE
COLLECTION SERVICES FOR THE BALANCE OF THE YEAR 1965," be introduced.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 1833
It was moved by KI ine and seconded by Calkins that Ordinance No. 1833 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DECLARING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY TO EXIST,
CREATING AN "L.I.D. 155 COURT EXPENSE ACCOUNT" IN THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
CLASSIFICATION, GENERAL GOVERNMENT DIVISION, CURRENT EXPENSE FUNDS, AND APPROPRIATING
THE SUM OF FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($4,000.00) FROM UNBUDGETED FUNDS IN THE CURRENT
EXPENSE FUND OF THE CITY OF AUBURN TO SAID ACCOUNT," be introduced.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 199
I t was moved by Hoyt and seconded by Sonnemann that Reso I ut i on No. 199 ent i tied "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN
VARIOUS MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR
THE OPERATION OF SAID DEPARTMENT," be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Lea that the City Counci I direct the Mayor to
order the punchboards be removed by November I, 1965.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Kline to table the motion.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Fitzsimmons, Sonnemann, Hoyt, & Lea, YES; Calkins & Aaby, NO; Kline,
ABSTAIN.
MOTION CARRIED
The Mayor's letter asking for revitalization of the observance of Veterans Day was read.
Mayor Gaines asked that the Counci I get behind this program.
CLAIMS
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Calkins, that the claims as approved by the
Audit Committee be approved.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
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There being no further business the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:35 P.M.
to the call of the Mayor.
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