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Home My WebLink About12-06-1965 I I I AUBURN, WASHINGTON DECEMBER 6, 1965 43 P~NDAY 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, Kline, Fitzsimmons, Aaby and Sonnemann. Minutes of the previous meeting, held November 15, 1965, were approved as mai led. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Gaines declared the public hearing open on the request of J. J. Rice to rezone from R-3, Two Fami Iy District, to C-3, Heavy Commercial District, property located at 5th and F Street Southeast. The Auburn Planning Commission recommended that this request be granted. It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Hoyt that the public hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Kline and seconded by Sonnemann that the request of J. J. Rice to rezone from R-3 to C-3 property located at 5th and F Street Southeast be granted. MOTION CARRIED BIDS Bids were opened at 3 p. m. December 2, 1965, as fol lows: DIESEL FUEL OIL City Transfer Heisserman Fuel & Heating PS200 .125 per gal Ion .1 I per gal Ion STOVE OIL Heisserman Fuel & Heating PS300 3.63 per barrel I LEGAL PUBLICATIONS Auburn Globe-News 2.40 per 100 words first insertion. 1.80 per 100 words each subsequent insertion CORRESPONDENCE Police Chief Hugh R. Darby requested permission to take his 1965 vacation in 1966. Harold A. Hagestad, City Engineer, submitted a request asking that George McLaughlin be permitted to take seven days of his 1965 vacation in 1966 and that Ben Liesmaki be per- mitted to take six days of his 1965 vacation in 1966. It was moved by Kline and seconded by Aaby that Chief Darby be al lowed to take his 1965 vacation in 1966 and that George McLaughlin be permitted to take seven days of his 1965 vacation in 1966 and that Ben Liesmaki be permitted to take six days of his 1965 vacation in 1966. MOTION CARRIED The fol lowing recommendations were made by the Finance Committee: The Finance Committee recommended that the City Counci I approve the purchase by the Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund of LID #162 Warrants totaling $5.80 and LID #166 warrants totaling $1,160.66 as investments. It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Kline that the Counci 1 concur with the recommendations of the Finance Committee and approve the purchase by the Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund of LID #162 Warrants totaling $5.80 and LID #166 warrants totaling $1,160.66 as investments. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Counci Imen voting YES. 44 C:~, AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY DECEMBER 6, 1965 The Finance Committee retommènded that thé City 'Còuncilapprove the use of $4,000 accumulated credit in lieu of payments to Statewide Retirement. It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Hoyt that the City Counci I concur with the recommendation of the Finance Committee and approve the use of $4,000 accumulated credit in lieu of payments to Statewide Retirement. ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Finance Committee recommended that the Counci I approve an emergency ordinance appropriating approximately $600 of unbudgeted Current Expense Funds for construction of a gas chamber at the animal pound. It was moved by Kline and seconded by Lea that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up an emergency ordinance appropriating approximately $600 of unbudgeted Current Expense Funds for construction of a gas chamber at the animal pound. I MOT I ON CARR I ED The Finance Committee made recommendations for consideration of selection of a bond consu I t ant. Mayor Gaines asked that this matter be taken up later in the meeting. The Auburn Park Board recommended the City Counci I approve payment of $1327.51 to Evergreen Fence Co. of Puyal fup for construction of the 5th and K Street Bal I Park fence and backstop. It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Kline that Evergreen Fence Company of Puyal lup be paid $1,327.51 for construction of the 5th and K Street Bal I Park fence and backstop. ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Evelyn A. Baker fi led a claim for damages in the amount of $20,000 for alleged I injuries sustained when she tripped on a divider on the city parking lot on B St. SE. Mayor Gaines stated that a copy of this claim had been forwarded to the City's Insurance Company. Franchise No. 3618 granting to the City of Auburn the right to construct, operate and maintain a 16" water main upon a portion of Primary State Highway No. 2-EL. was submitted to the Counci I for approval. It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Aaby that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign Franchise No. 3618. MOTION CARRIED Final Engineer's Progress Estimate to W. J. Schade & Sons in the amount of $6,128.65 for Sewer Lagoon P~difications contract was submitted for approval, also submitted for approval, was acceptance of the project and authorization to pay the retained percentage of $1,590.00 after 30 days contingent upon receipt of release from the State Tax Commission and Dept. of Labor. It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Sonnemann that W. J. Schade be paid $6,128.65 for Sewer Lagoon Modifications as shown on Engineer's Final Progress Estimate. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Aaby that the work on the Sewer Lagoon I Modification Project be accepted and that the retained percentage of $1,590 be paid after 30 days upon receipt of release from the State Tax Commission and Department of Labor and provided no I ¡ens have been fi led. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Counci Imen voting YES. I I I AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY DECEMBER 6, 1965 45 Carey & Kramer submitted Change Order No. I on the W. J. Schade & Sons, Inc., Sewer Lagoon Modifications contract for approval. It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Sonnemann that the Counci I approve Change Order No. Ion the W. J. Schade & Sons, Inc., Sewer Lagoon hlodifications contract as recommended by consulting engineers, Carey & Kramer, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign this change order. ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Harry E. Monson submitted application for Pet Shop License, this pet shop to be located in Auburn at I I I East Main. Counci Iman Aaby reported that the Health Officer had approved the premises. It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Fitzsimmons that this appl ication be approved and that Harry E. I~nson be granted a Pet Shop License. MOTION CARRIED John D. Wadkins submitted appl ication for a Skating Rink License. It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Sonnemann that this application be approved and that John D. Wadkins be granted a Skating Rink License. MOTION CARRIED Blythe & Company Inc. submitted a contract providing for financial consulting services for proposed west side water and sewer extensions for approval. It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Lea that the contract between City of Auburn and Blythe & Company Inc. providing for financial consulting services for proposed west side water and sewer extensions be approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign this contract. ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Fitzsimmons that John Kelly, City Treasurer, be authorized to negotiate for the sale of revenue warrants for temporary financing of West Side water and sewer lines. ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES. NOTION CARRIED The Washington State Pollution Control Commission submitted a letter to the Council stating the city's appl ication for a federal grant to aid in financing the west side &ewer extension has been denied but wi I I be re-rated in June, 1966. Mayor Gaines asked that this letter be placed on fi Ie. A petition signed by 38 residents in southeast Auburn was submitted requesting the city adopt an ordinance regulating the use of gravel pits inside the city limits. Pictures of the area in question were turned over to the Counci I. Mayor Gaines referred this matter to the City Attorney and the Engineering Department. Mary Flood resident at 1814 27th Street Southeast, and Max Scott resident at 2016 U Street Southeast spoke in regard to this request. Mayor Gaines asked the Councj I to look over the site. Viola Grant submitted a zone change application to the Counci I asking that property locat- ed on I Street Northeast between 14th and 16th Street Northeast be rezoned from R-2, Residential, to R-4, Residential Multiple Fami Iy. Mayor Gaines referred this application to the Planning Commission. E. B. Kasper submitted a letter objecting to the ethics used by the city in handl ing the L.I.D. No. 155 (Off Street Parking) project. City Attorney Smythe, Counci Imen Lea, KI ine and Aaby defended their stand on this project. Mayor Gaines asked that this letter be placed on fi Ie. 46 r" AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY DECEMBER 6, 1965 ~, ~ N~s. Van Woolery submitted a letter in regard to appearance of A St. SE. Mayor Gaines asked City Clerk Elisabeth Heritage to answer Mrs. Van Woolery's letter. Alex Sonnichsen submitted Engi~eer's Estimate No. I in favor of G. C. Casebolt Company showing the amount due as of December 6, 1965, less the 15% retainage, as $17,341.77. The City's Engineering Department submitted a letter approving this payment. It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Aaby that G. C. Casebolt Company be paid $17,341.77 as shown on Engineer's Estimate No. I from L.I .D. #166 Fund. ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED I MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT Mayor Gaines appointed City Engineer Harold A. Hagestad and Counci Iman Bob Kline on a liason committee representing the city to work with study group for smog control in Puget Sound region. AUDIENCE John Payne, Attorney representing the residents of South Dale and Arrow Head Park Additions, requested the city withhold Auburn City services; e.g. water, sewage, and garbage disposal on seventeen acres of the leased 24.68 acres, Government Lots 3 and 4, Section 20, Township 21 N. Range 56, W.M. A petition signed by 58 residents of the area was submitted to the Counci I for consideration. tArs. Anderson, Mrs. T. Loffer, Mr. Chi Ids, Mr. Duke Dalquist, and Mr. Jim Wood gave their reasons for this request. Mr. Kuzmer and Mr. Meade stated they would show slides of the proposed developments of the property at the next Counci I N~eting on December 20, 1965. Mayor Gaines asked that this matter be held over unti I the next meeting of the Counci I on December 20, 1965. COUNCIL COP~ITTEE REPORTS I POLICE CO^~^ITTEE - COUNCILMAN KLINE It was moved by Kline and seconded by Hoyt that the City Clerk be instructed to cal I for bids for the purchase of an animal control vehicle, bids to be opened 3 p.m. Thursday, December 16, 1965. MOTION CARRIED PURCHASING COMMITTEE - COUNCILMAN SONNEMANN It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Fitzsimmons that Heisserman Fuel & Heating be awarded the bid for supplying the City with Diesel Fuel Oi I and Stove oi 1 for the year 1966, at .1 I per gal. Diesel Fuel Oi I and 3.63 per barrel I Stove Oi I. ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Aaby that Auburn Globe-News be awarded the bid for legal publications for the City of Auburn for the year 1966 at 2.40 per 100 words first insertion, and 1.80 per 100 words each subsequent insertion. ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 1819 I It was moved by Lea and seconded by Kline that Ordinance No. 1819 entitled ~N 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 PROHIBITED STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING OF VEHICLES DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1465 OF THE CITY OF AUBURN," be adopted providing that the ordinance is divided into four sections dividing the city geographically into Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, and Northwest. ROLL CALL VOlE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED I I I AUBURN, WASHINGTON 417 MONDAY DECEMBER 6, 1965 ORDINANCE NO. 1838 It was moved by Lea and seconded by Hoyt that OrciJinance No. 1838 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF A CERTAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF AUBURN, BY THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALKS 5 FEET IN WIDTH, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTERS, GRADING, BALLASTING, STORM DRAINAGE AND ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVING 2 INCHES IN DEPTH AND 34 FEET IN WIDTH BEniEEN DURBS; CREATING AND ESTABLISHING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 168; PROVIDING THE METHOD OF ASSESStÆNT IN SAID DISTRICT AND THE A~DE OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND CREATING A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FUND," be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES. NOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 1839 It was moved by Hoyt and seconded by Fitzsimmons that Ordinance No. 1839 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON NÆNDING SECTION 5.42.030 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE, SAID SECTION 5.42.030 RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF LICENSE TAX AND THE BUSINESSES COVERED THEREIN BY THE UTILITIES OCCUPATION LICENSE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1130 OF THE CITY OF AUBURN," be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: Hóýt, Lea, Fitzsimmons, Aaby, and Sonnemann YES; Kline, NO. MOT ION CARR I ED ORDINANCE NO. 1840 It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Hoyt that Ordinance No. 1840 entitled "AN 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 R3 TO C3~ be Introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Counci Imen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 1841 It was moved by Kline and seconded by Hoyt that Ordinance No. 1841 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DECLARING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY TO EXIST AND APPROPRIATING THE SWA OF $600 FROM UNBUDGETED FUNDS IN THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ANIMAL CARBON MONOXIDE CHAMBER AT THE MUNICIPAL ANIMAL SHELTER," be Introduced. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 1842 It was moved by Lea and seconded by Sonnemann that Ordinance No. 1842 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE DEDICATION FOR STREET PURPOSES, OF CERTAIN MUNICIPALLY OWNED PROPERTY, SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY," be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 203 It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Fitzsimmons that Resolution No. 203 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT OF THE ASSESSMENT APPEALS OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 155 PRESENTLY PENDING IN THE KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT," be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 204 It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Aaby that Resolution No. 204 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF AUBURN TO t~KE APPLICATION WITH THE STATE OF WASH INGTON INTERAGENCY COP#AITTEE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION AND THE DEPARTfAENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION, FOR FEDERAL AND STATE l/IATCHING FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LES GOVE MEMORIAL PARK," be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED 4.B AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY DECEMBER 6, 1965 w :-s.:. Ph RESOLUTION NO. 205 It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Sonnemann that Resolution No. 205 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF AUBURN TO ^~KE APPLICATION WITH THE STATE OF WASHINGTON INTERAGENCY CO~^ITTEE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION FOR FEDERAL AND STATE MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF THE PRESENT GREEN RIVER GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB," be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED OLD BUSINESS I It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Lea that the Parking Meters be declared surplus. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Aaby that the Street Department be authorized to remove all surplus parking meter posts. MOTION CARRIED Counci Iman Fitzsimmons requested the Counci Imen to attend the next meeting of the Water-Sewer Committee. City Attorney Smythe reported on the screening of Martin Selig's Neighborhood Shopping Center. NEW BUSINESS City Attorney Smythe reported that he had received a quit claim deed from the E. S. H. Corporation for street purposes. It was moved by Lea and seconded by Sonnemann that the City Attorney be instructed to record the quit claim deed from E. S. H. Corp. for street purposes. MOTION CARRIED City Attorney Smythe reported that he had received as easement from Wash. Company, I Inc. for installation of a Fire Hydrant. It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Hoyt that the City Attorney be instructed to record the easement from the Wash. Company, Inc. for the installation of a Fire Hydrant. NOTION CARRIED CLAIMS It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Sonnemann, that the claims as approved by the Audit Committee be approved. CLAIMS FUND Warrants #2582 thru #2782 $89,244.20 PAYROLL FUND Warrants #2'89 thru If 24 I 8 $'-&1, "'.13 N.Y.C. FUND Warrants #300 thru 11331 $ 2,399.69 MOTION CARRIED There being no further business the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:25 P.M. subject to the cal I of the 'Aayor. APPROV~û TH IS ,~' / "r-? DAY OF , l. ~¿~?/')' /~/"- '~,~- .... 19/5 .< I ,:, ~ ¿1-_2.-~,_.i:-¿..t:.~ I. ,~< é' ¿,..,,-, ",¿- ;#ß--; '-- / CITY CLERK /~ (>--e-><-r--;! £ /!LA-Á--0,-<!_-' MAY 0 R