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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-02-1968 I I I .L AUBURN. WASH I NGTON TUESDAY JANUARY 2. 1968 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn convened at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Mayor Gaines cal led the meeting to order. Councilmen present: Kline, Sonnemann, Bailey, Fitzsimmons, Blakeney, Darling & Nickson. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that the Minutes of the December 18, 1967 Council Meeting be approved as mailed, with the following amendment to Page 3: lilt was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that $26,927.50 be loaned from the Street Construction Fund to the Arterial Street Bond Redemption Fund to cover interest coupons due in 1967 and not previously provided for, said loan to bear interest at the rate of 4% and be repaid on or before June 30, 1968." MOTl ON CARR lED CORRESPONDENCE Information was received and read by City Clerk Williams, that the playground equipment in the amount of $1,654.41 has been ordered and will be donated to the City of Auburn for use at the Rotary Park located in Forest Ridge. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that a letter of appreciation be drafted to the Rotari ans. MOTl ON CARR I ED A Claim for Damages filed by John p. Cassedy for alleged damages to his vehicle, driven by his step-daughter, Vickie Gehrig, was read. One estimate listed repair of damages in the amount of $119.13 and the other estimate in the amount of $156.75. Mayor Gaines instructed that the claim be filed with the City Attorney and the insurance carrier. A submittal of a preliminary plat for approval of Armstrong Addition by Sleavin-Kors was read. Mayor Gaines instructed that it be referred to the Planning Commission. Request for Zone Change by DMKW Investment Co. to rezone from C-3 to M-I property, located at B Street S. W. between 1st and 2nd S. W.; and Valley Supply Co-op request to rezone from R-3 to C-3 property located at 238-8th S.E., was read by City Clerk Williams. It was moved by Kline, seconded by 8lakeney, that the rezone requests and the preliminary plat be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation. MOT! ON CARR I ED The Auburn Planning Commission recommends that Rezone Re~uest No. 57-67 be denied as it is bordered on sub-normal city streets and it is in the heart of a residential district. (Request of Robert Nelson to rezone from R-2 to SPU property located on N. W.comer of 12th and M St. N. E.) The Auburn Planning Commission recommends that Rezone Request No. 56-67 be granted as this zoning conforms to the commercial uses for Auburn Avenue and is in a commercial area, with consideration being given to the dedication of the east 30 feet for the fu- ture development of "I" St. N.L, the south 30 feet for the future development of 35th St. N.E. and the west 5 ft. for the future widening of Auburn Ave. (Request of Mardel Investment Co. to rezone from A-I to C-3 property located on 3500 block of Auburn Ave.) The Auburn Planning Commission recommends that Rezone Request No. 55-67 be granted in conformance to the plans as herein submitted, as it conforms to the Comprehensive Plan for the City. (Request of L. J. Hi Idebrand to rezone from R-2 to SPU property located on 1315 29th St. S.E.) It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that Public Hearing be held on Rezone Requests Nos. 57-67, 56-67 and 55-67 on January 15, 1968 at 8:00 p.m. MOTION CARRIED Petition for vacation of street by Opal A. and Otis Love "as read and locatiòn of street was explained by City Engineer Poe. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that a resolution be drawn up for the Public Hearing to be held on February 5, 1968 at 8:00 p.m. MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE Mrs. Roberta Morley, City Historian, presented an antique plate to Mayor Gaines in appreciation of his interest in preserving Auburn's past history. r, ¡' AUBURN, WASH I NGTON TUESDAY JANUARY 2, 1968 RECOMMENDA T IONS It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Nickson, that Public Hearing be held on February 5, 1968 at 8:00 p.m. regarding request of 75.12% of property owners in S.E. Auburn ad- jacent to the east city limits for annexation. NOTION CARRIED It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, Ingman, Chase & Co. for engineering services be EDA Street, Phase I EDA Street, Phase I EDA Street, Phase I I ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES. that the following payments to Hi II, approved: $ 321.91 38.54 3,348.71 MOTION CARRIED I Progress Payment No. I to King Const. Co., L.I.D. No. 205 for $4,761.61. Progress Payment No.5 (final) to King Const. Co., L.I.D. No. 182 for $1,598.85. Engineer's Certification that King Construction Co.'s contract for L.I.D. No. 182 has been completed in conformance with specifications and should be accepted by City; that no liens or claims are filed within 30 days, retained percentage of $8,052.82 may be paid. Payment to Frank Coluccio Const. Co. West Interceptor Sewer for 1% Restoration. Guarantee withheld, now due and payable in the amount of $5~894.13. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that Progress Payment No. I to King Construction Co., L.I.D. No. 205 for $4,761.61 be paid; Progress Payment No.5 (final) to King Construction Co., L.I.D. No. 182 for $1,598.85 be paid, as the work has been completed in conformance with specifications, and if no liens or claims are filed within 30 days the retained percentage of $8,052.82 may be paid; and payment to Frank Coluccio Construction Co., Interceptor Sewer, for 1% Restoration Guarantee, withheld in amount of $5,894.13, be paid. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Counci Imen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Payment of $48,949.90 to M. A. SegaJe, Inc. for Estimate No.4, EDA Street, Phase II, was omitted from discussion. It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Blakeney, that payment of $4,780.62 to Select Contractors, Inc. for Estimate No.8, EDA Street, Phase I, be paid. ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED I PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Gaines presented a reflection of his feelings on the reversal of the origJnal Interstate Commerce Commission decision concerning the Northern Pacific-Great Northern and Chicago-Burlington-Quincy Railroad merger account~ He further stated that he will continue to be in total agreement with senators such as Magnuson, Jackson, Etc. in support of Senate Bill No. 2822. Mayor Gaines outlined his desires for the materialization of the following projects within various departments. PLANNING - Creation of Off-Street Parking Committee. Creation of a Business District Modernization Committee. Creation of a Civic Center Committee. Finalization of the Workable Program. UTILITIES - Equipment, Shops and Central Stores Building. Cover East Hill Reservoir. Garbage Collection and Disposal to be performed by Cityop~ration. Municipal Airport. Munic:ipal Golf Course. FINANCE - Legislation adopting Optional Municipal Code. Creation of Finance Department. I CIVIL DEFENSE - Creation of a Civil Defense Director's position. 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF AUBURN - Diamond Jubilee Year. FORWARD THRUST CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - Invite the Public to register to vote before Jan~ary 12, 1968 for Forward Thrust package on February 13, 1968. PARK - GSA Park Program to be enacted this year; converting the reservoir to a Municipal Swimming Pool. RECREATION DEPARTMENT -More programming involving all citizens. POLICE DEPARTMENT - Installation of a new Communication System. AUBUPN, WASHINGTŒ1 TUESDAY JANUARY 2, 1968 3 FIRE DEPARTMENT - Sufficient funds to purchase new and much needed equipment, and new- hire of four (4) new men. LEGAL OFFICE - tJew-hire of Assistant City Attorney. ENGINEERING - New-hire of Assistant Engineer. Mayor Gaines requested approval of fol lowing appointments: Reuben Frostad to Cemetery Board It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that appointment be confirmed. I /'¡I{JT I ON CARR I ED It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Blakeney, that Del Heisserman be appointed to Civi I Service Board. N()T I ON CARR I ED It was moved by Bôi ley, seconded by Blakeney, that Forest Kimmerle and Paul McCurdy be appointed to Library Trustees. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Darling, seconded by Nickson, that AI Rossi (3-year term), Cal Scarff, Bi I I Dray, Gene Colburn and Earl Clark be appointed to Park Board. MOT I ON CAf~R I ED It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Sonnemann, that Roy Gustaves, Martin Yourglich and John Lea be appointed to Planning Commission. I t was moved by Darling, seconded by Bai ley, that the appointment be tabled. ROLL CALL VOTE: Darling, ~Jickson, Kline, Sonnemann, Bai ley, Fitzsimmons, YES; Blakeney NO. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Kline, that Ray Sonnemann, be appointed to Board of Adjustment for a 5-year term. I NDT I ON CARR I ED It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Bai ley, that Fred Poe (3-year term), Ken Weeks (I-year term), George Schuler (I-year term) and Gene Wi I Iiams (2-year term) be appóinted to Val ley Regional Planning Commission. MOT I ON CARR I ED It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Kline, that Dr. Gordon Thomas be appointed Health Officer. N()TION CARRIED It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that Mrs. Roberta Morley be appointed City Historian. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Bai ley, seconded by Blakeney, that Harry Torrens be appointed to Board of .A.ppeals. MOTION CARRIED \\ It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that Elisabeth Heritage, Joe Koch, George! Kinkade, Roberta Morley, Darlene Bothel I, Floyd Taylor and Antonia Gove be appointed '10 Auburn Historical Committee. MOTION CARRIED I It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that Ed Dray, Bob Klontz, Pat Gai ley, Walt Davis and George Schuler be appointed to Stream Bank Committee. NDTION CâRRIED COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE COMMITTEE - Kline Counci Iman Kline gave a report of this committee meeting held at 4:30 p.m. on December 27, 1967, in the office of the Mayor. ANNEXAT I at) COlvWd TTEE - Sonnemann Counci (man Sonnemann read petition for annexation of area described that was received too late for the Agenda. ~, 4- AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY JANUARY 2, 1968 It was moved by Sonnemôr'!n, seconded by Blakeney, thát Public Hearing be held at 8:00 p.m. on February 5, 1968, subject to approval by the Boundary r"<eview Board. MOT!ON CARRIED S~JEr COfAMITTEt - Fitzsimmons Counci Iman Fitzsimmons,moved, seconded by Nickson, that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign agreement with the Boeing Company - a I year contract for dis- posal of sewage at a given rat? with amount to be :e-negotiated at the end of that time. ROLL CALL VOTE: Fitzsimmons, Blakeney, Darling, Nickson and Bai ley, YES; Kline and Sonnemann, ~,IO. MOTION CARRIED I CODE AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE - Nickson Counci Iman Nickson recommended that a Vacation Ordinance be drawn up authorizing accrual of vacation time from the anniversary date of employment, accumulating one day for each month worked for a total of 12 days per year, recommending 5 days carry-over with the approval of the Department Head and 5 days pay in I ieu of vacation granted with the approval of the Department Head and the Mayor. DE PARTNlENT HEAD RE PORTS Librarian Cook reported progress during the last two months in newmethods of fi ling and cataloging which has taken place. A copy machine has been acquired for the use by the publ ic. The expense of this machine wil I soon be met by charging 10¢ for each letter size copy and 15¢ for each legal size copy. An effort is being made to control conduct of the publ ic while using the library faci I ities. The suggested use of drive-in I ibrary book drops around town was discussed. It was requested that a typing room be made available to students for use at a smal I cost, such as is avai lable at the University of Washington. Also, the desire for a build-up of a collection of long-playing records was discussed. City Engineer Poe discussed al location of duties among personnel and the use that wo~ld be made of the Assistant City Engineer to increase efficiency and effective- I ness of the Engineering Department. Bruce Bil Ie, Recreation Director, reported án increase in the attendance of the recreational facil ities from 9000 in 1966 to 16,200 in 1967. OLD BUS I NESS Councilman Blakeney asked Counci Iman Kline for an Investment Report of al I funds. NEW BUSINESS It was moved by Counci Iman KI ine, seconded by Nickson, that items I through 3 of the Finance Report be adopted as fol lows: Request of John Kelly, Finance Director, of Auburn L.I .0. Financing Warrants: Cemetery Endowed Care Fund Water Fund L.I.D. Guaranty Fund that the fol lowing funds purchase City $ 94.26 23,360.83 230.81 MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Councilman KI ine. seconded by Blakeney, that the request for additional personnel in the Finance Committee Report be approved as follows: Request of City Engineer Poe to hire an Assistant City Engineer and to make payment within the 1968 Budget. I Request by Mr. Kelly, Finance Director, to be authorized to hire an addi- tional employee for the Finance Department and to make payment within the 1968 Budget. fWT I ON CARR I ED It was m9ved by KI ine, seconded by Blakeney, that the amount in Item 6 of the Finance Report, as fol lows, be increased to $1,200.00 and this amount'be loaned to the Golf Course Construction Fund from the Water-Sewer Construction Fund. "There is a payment pending in the amount of $739.93 for Golf Course Construction work and there is no money in the Golf Course Construction ~und with which to make payment." MOTION CARRIED AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY JA NUARY 2, I 968 ", 5 I t was moved by Bai ley, seconded by Fitzsimmons, that the City Attorney prepare a reso- lution endorsing support of "Forwar-d Thrust" package. POLL CALL VOTE: Fitzs1.nmons, Blakeney, Darling, Nickson, Sonnemann, Bailèy, YES. Kline NO. MOT I ON CAF-:R I ED B! D OPEN I NGS AND RECOMVlENDA T I or~s Bids on legal advertising were read which had been Seattle P.I. Their quotaJ-ions ,-ead as follov/s: Auburn GI'Jbe-l\:ews 1st insertion $3.00 P.I. 2nd insertion $2.20 received from Auburn Globe-News and I 1st insertion $3.15 2nd insertion $2.35 it was moved by Nickson, seconded by Darling, that the bid of Auburn Globe-News be accepted for legal publications during 1968. I t was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Nickson, that motion be amended to read that bid of Auburn Globe-News be accepted for legal publications during 1968 in an 8 point type for easier reading. MOTION CARRIED Bids were opened at 3 p.m. on December 27, 1967 on ð Car I for Bids for the construction of a large municipal water well including dri Iling, grouting, development and testing, and including furnishing the materials for the construction of a we I I to produce 2100 gpm or more at a depth of approximately 200 feet. BIDDER TOTAL BID Richardson Wel I Dri I ling Company $21,924.10 H. O. Meyer Dri lling Co., Inc. 28,504.47 L. R. Gaudio Wel I Dri Iling Co. 30,994.70 The above bids include sales tax and were accompanied by 5% Bid Bonds. It was moved by Fitzsimmons, seconded by Blakeney, that bid of Richardson Well Dri Iling Company in amount of $21,924.10 be accepted and up6n signing of contract the 5% Bid Bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED I ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS It was moved -by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that the City Attorney be authorized to read the ordinances and resolutions appearing on the Agenda by title only. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2173 It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Kline, that Ordinance No. 2173 entitled "AN ORDI- ~:.ANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHinGTON, PhOVIDING FOP. THE REZO¡)ING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF AUBURN, CHM~GING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FEOM UNCL.À.SSIFIED TO M-2" be introduced. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2174 It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Nickson, that Ordinance No. 2174 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, \iJi-ISHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 9.22.150 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE, SAID ~~ECTION AMENDED RELATIVE TO THE LiMITED "NO PARKlr~GtI AREA DESIGNATIONS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: A.II Counc i Imen vat i ng YES. MOTION CARRIED I ORDINANCE NO. 2175 It was moved by Bai ley, seconded by Darling, that Ordinance No. 2175 entitled "AN ORDI- NJ\NCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE UNIFOF<M BUILDING CODE, 1967 EDITIOr~, FIRST PRINTING, VOLUMES I, III, IV AND V, WITH APPENDICES, AS PUBLISHED li~ BOOK FORM BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, TOGETHER WITH AMENDWMENTS AND/OR ADDITIONS THERETO HERETOFORE '/lADE, SUBJECT TO THE ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND CHANGES HŒE·- INAFTER CONTA.INED IN THIS ORDINANCE, WHJiCH BUILDING CODE PROVIDES FOR THE REGULATION OF THE ERECTION, CONSTFiUCTION, ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL AND OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF AUBURN, AND PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTIONS OF FEES AND FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE SECTIONS OF SAID UNIFORM BUILDING CODE; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1920 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AUBURN AND ALL AMENDMENTS THEREOF, .À.ND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES INSOFAR AS THEY ARE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH."be introduced and adopted. f. ß AUBURN, WASH I NGTOI'1 TUESDAY JANUARY 2, 1968 I t was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Kline, that motion be amended to read that Ordinance No. 2175 be int~oduced only. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2176 It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Fitzsi~ilons, that Ordinance No. 2176 en- titled "AN mWINA¡~CE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DECLARING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY TO EXIST At1D .~PPFcrfIÞ,TING THE SUM OF $1,200.00 mOM THE "WATER-SEWER CONSTF~UCTION FUND" TO THE "MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE FUND" ON A' LOANBASIS,'TO PROVIDE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR THE EXPE~JDITURES PRESENTLY REQUIRED IN SAID MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE FUND" be introduced. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 296 En tit led "A PESO LUT I ON OF THE CITY OF AUBUI~¡';, WASH I NGTON, EST AB L I SH I NG !:;:U LES OF CONDUCT FOP COUNCIL MEETINGS." No action takeQ. FESOLUT 10:'! [\0. 297 It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that F<esolution No. 297 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE PROPOSED VACATION OF A CERTAIN STREl:T SITUATE WITHIN THE COi~PORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN." be introduced and adupted. and a public hearing be set. I\\OT I ON CAf;R I ED It wôs moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that the City Attorney be authorized to record certain deeds and easements as requested. MOTION CARF<lED APPROVAL OF CLAIMS It was moved by Fitzsimmons, seconded by Bai ley, that claims as presented on the Voucher Approval and Department Transfer List be approved with the exception of Item 473 to M. A. Segale, Inc. for Engineering Estimate in the amount of $48,949.90. CLAIMS #3844 - 3938 $62,SI2.31 PAYROLL #336 - 642 $71,248.S3 MOT I ON CARR I ED City Clerk Wi I Iiams read claim ¡eceived December 22, 1967 from Pamela Bernice Tucker in the amount of $9,200.00 for bodi Iy injuries received October 25, 1967 due to sidewalk defect. She suffered facial injuries, hand and arm injuries and wi I' require surgery. Mayor Gaines requested that the craim be turned over to the legal counsel. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that the meeting be declared adjourned at 10:00 p.m. ..., 0 APPROVED TH I S 0/~J DAY OF (~-. i f/J/lU ///;1 ) , 19 ~ Ý ~uI'~ CITY CLERK í?~4 r ~~~«~ MAYOR " I I I