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FEBRUARY 19. 1968
The Regular Meeting of the City Counci I of the City of Auburn convened at 8:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at the City Hall.
Mayor Gaines called the meeting to order.
Councilmen present: Kline, Sonnemann, Bailey, Fitzsimmons, Blakeney, Darling and Nickson.
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Darling, that the Minutes of the February 5, 1968
Council Meeting be approved.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Gaines declared the public hearing open on the request of James C. Downey to rezone
from R-3 to C-I a parcel of land on the east side of the Enumclaw Highway In the 1900
block. (Rezone Request No. 62-67)
The APC recommends that Rezone Request No. 62-67 be granted with consideration being
given to the dedication of the westerly five feet for the highway expansion, as it
fits in with the Comprehensive Plan of the City for Enumclaw Highway.
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that public hearing be closed.
MOT ION CARR I ED
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that the City Attorney be instructed
to draw up the necessary ordinance to implement this rezone request.
NOTION CARRIED
Mayor Gaines declared the public hearing open on the request of W. J. Horn to rezone from
SPU for Apartments to SPU for Professional Offices a parcel of land on the east side of
Harvey Road in the 1100 block. (Rezone Request No. 63-67)
The APC recommends that Rezone Request No. 63-67 be granted providing the applicant
remove the garage to front of the building thereby adding extra customer parking
space.
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Sidney Lewis (audience) asked if sufficient parking could be utilized on the side of
property so garage could remal:n.
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Sonnemann, that public hearing be closed.
N()TION CARRIED
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Sonnemann, that discussion prior to a motion
be held.
Nl>T ION CARR I ED
It was moved by Fitzsimmons, seconded by Bailey, that the Rezone Request No. 63-67
be referred back to the Planning Commission for review of new plot plan.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Gaines declared the public hearing open on the request of N. Van Hoosen and C.
Jiftneman to rezone from R-2 to C-I a parcel of land at the N.E. corner of 21st St. S.E.
and Howard Road. (Rezone Request No. 64-67)
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The APC recommends that the Rezone Request No. 64-67 be granted with consideration
being given to the dedication of the easterly 30' for Street purposes,as this is
adjacent to C-I to the North and across Howard Road from C-I and C-3 and is on a
major arterial and fits in the Comprehensive Plan of the City.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Blakeney, that public hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Nickson, that recommendation of APC be
concurred with ånd the necessary ordinance be drawn up implementing this rezone.
NlQTION CARRIED
Mayor Gaines declared the public hearing open on the request of George McLaughlin to
rezone from Unclassified to R-4 property located at 2335 "I" St. N.E. (Rezone
Request No. 59-67)
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T~e APC recommends that Rezone Request No. 59-67 be granted, as it is between the
Commercial on the West and Residential to the East, and fat Is within the Comprehensive
Plan for the area.
rt was moved by Blakeney, seconded by KI ine, that publ ic hearing be closed.
NIOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Bai ley, that recommendation of APe be concurred
with and the necessary ordinance be drawn up implementing this rezone.
NIOT ION CARR I ED
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Mayor Gaines declared the publ ic hearing open on the request of M. l. Bland to rezone
from Unclassified to R-4 property located at the N.E. corner of 22nd and ",.. St. N.E.
(Rezone Request No. 60-67)
The APe recommends that Rezone Request No. 60-67 be granted on condition that the
building Is bui It as aubmitted, and in accordance with the requirements of the
Public Works in the dedication of the southerly five fèet for Street purposes, as
it falls in with the overall Comprehensive Plan of the City.
Mr. Jack Hawkins, representing Mr. M. L. Bland, cited advantages of the rezoning.
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that public hearing be closed.
NtJTION CARRIED
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that recommendation of the Planning
Commission be concurred with, and the necessary ordinance be drawn up implementing
this rezone.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
Mayor Gaines declared the public hearing open on Final Assessment Roll of LID 198 for
the street construction on 11M" St. N.E. from 22nd St. N.E. to 26th st. N.E., sanitary I
side sewers on 11M" St. N.E. from 22nd Sf. to 24th St. N.E. and sanitary sewers with
side sewers on the east side of "M" St. N.E. from 24th Sf. to 26th St. N.E. except the
North 195 feet thereof.
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Sonnemann, that public hearing be closed.
NtJTION CARRIED
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that the City Attorney be authorized to
draw up the necessary ordinance confirming the Final Assessment Roll of liD 198.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Gaines declared public hearing open on Final Assessment Roll of LID 200 for
excavation, ballasting, curb and gutter and paving for the "0" St. S.E. between 25th
and 26th St. S.E.
It was moved by Bai ley, seconded by Blakeney, that public hearing be closed.
NOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that the City Attorney be authorized
to draw up the necessary ordinance confirming the Final Assessment Roll of LID 200.
MOTION CARRIED
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Final Assessment Rolls of liD's 186, 187, 199 and 201, originally set for March 4,
1968, were rescheduled for March 18, 1968 because sufficient time will not have elapsed
between the final date of publication and the date of public hearing.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Blakeney, that public hearing on liD's 186,
J87, 199 and 201 be re-scheduled for March 18, 1968, at 8:00 p.m.
NOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
City Clerk Williams announced that the Convention of Association of Washington Cities
would be held In Spokane, Washington, May 14, through May 17, 1968. Reservations will
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be required for those who desired to attend.
A Notice of Claim was read by Attorney Ernest Crane in behalf of his client, Grace M.
Wirth of Auburn, Washington, who fell in front of Node-O-Day Shop on January 22, 1968.
The amount of the claim against the City of Auburn is stated as $20,000.00.
Requests
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for Zone Changes submitted as follows:
Ty Alquist, Mr. Joseph W. and Mrs. Betty J. Crain from R-2 to R-4, located at
3442 Enumclaw Highway, Auburn, Washington.
George Speerstra, Nellie M. Fleming, Frank W. Bartholmew and W. D. Schmidtman
from C-I to C-3; R-3 to C-3 fronting 9th St. S.E.; R-3 to C-I fronting "F" St.
S.E.
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It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Sonnemann, that rezone applications be referred
to the Planning Commission for recommendation.
MOTION CARRIED
City Clerk Williams read application for Amusement Device license, dated February 7, 1968,
by Servomation of Washington, Inc., Seattle.
Mayor Gaines referred the application to the license Committee.
Request for Zone Change by DMKW Investment Co. to rezone from C-3 Commercial to M-I
L.ight Industrial a parcel of land on the West side of tlB" St. S.W., between 1st and 2nd
streets S.E. (Zone Request No. 1-68)
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Sonnemann, that Rezone Request No. 1-68 be
set for public hearing on March 4, 1968, at 8:00 p.m.
IKJT ION CARR I ED
Request for Zone Change by Valley Supply Co-op to rezone from R-3 Residential (duplex) to
C-3 Coomercial a parcel of land on the South side òf 8th Sf. S.E. between "B" and ftC"
streets S.E. (Zone Request No. 2-68)
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It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Sonnemann, that Rezone Request No. 2-68 be
set for public hearing on March 4, 1968, at 8:00 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
A letter from Basil Hi II, dated February 14, 1968, and accompanying drawing of Bashill
Addition to Auburn is submitted for consideration and approval.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that plat suBmitted by Basil Hill be
submitted to Planning Commission for recommendation.
NOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that above matter be tabled.
MOTION CARRIED
RECOAWIENOA T IONS
City Engineer Fred Poe recommended approval of the following:
(I) AgreØftent with Puget Sound Power & Light Co. to furnish power to the sewage
11ft station of 22nd St. N.E. and Riverview Drive. City Attorney should be
authorized to create a resolution to implement same.
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It was moved by Fitzsimmons, seconded by Blakeney, that the City Attorney be
authorized to create a resolution for an agreement with Puget Sound Power &
light Co. to furnish power to the s~e lift station of 22nd St. N.E. and
Riverview Drive.
NDTION CARRIED
(2) Progress Estimate No.3, liD 208, to Norris Constructbn Co. for $43,481.53.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons, seconded by Blakeney, that Progress Estimate No.
3, liD 208, to Morris Construction Co. for $43,481.53 be approved.
ROLL CAll VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES
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(3) Progress Estimate No.5, EDA Street Phase I I, to M. A. Segale, Inc. for
$22,947.87.
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson,that Progress Estimate No.5, EDA
Street Phase I, to M. A. Segale, Inc. for $22,947.87 be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
NOT I ON CARR I ED
Formation of LID 213 and authorization toôadvertise for bids, a petition type liD for
water, sanitary sewers, streets and storm sewers for Riverside South, Division No.2.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons, seconded by Nickson, that the City Attorney be
authorized to draw up the necessary ordinance for the formation of LID 213 and
that authorization be granted to advertise for bids for water, sanitary sewers,
and storm sewers for Riverside South, Division No.2.
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streets
MOT I ON CARR I ED
Formation of liD 214, and authorization to advertise for bids, a petition type liD for
streets and storm sewers for Dogwood St. S.E. from the North boundary of the plat of
Forest Vii la to a pt. 1,164.62 ft. North thereof.
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Fitzsimmons, that the City Attorney be
authorized to draw up the necessary ordinance for the formation of liD 214 and that
authorization be granted to advertise for bids for streets and storm sewers for
Dogwood st. S.E. from North boundary of the plat of Forest Villa to a pt. 1,164.62
ft. North thereof.
MOTION CARRIED
Agreement with Alex Sonnichsen for engineering and surveying for lID 213. The City will
supervise and inspect construction work.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons, seconded by Blakeney, that the Mayor and Citý Clerk be
authorized to sign an agreement with Alex Sonnichsen for engineering and surveying I
for LID 213 and the City will supervise and inspect construction work.
MOTION CARRIED
Contract with Hil I, Ingman, Chase & Co. for the design of West Valley Highway from SR 18
to South Ci ty I imi ts.
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to sign an agreement between City of Auburn and Hill, Ingman, Chase
& Co. for the design of West Valley Highway from SR 18 to South City \imits.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
Contract with lewis Redford Engineers for the design of 17th St. S.E. and R St. S.E. in
the vicinity of Auburn Way South.
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to sign an agreement with lewis Redford Engineers for the design of
17th St~ S.E. and R St. S.E. In the vicinity of Auburn Way South.
MOTION CARRIED
Pursuant to successful test drilling of Well No.3, it is recommended that the option
previously signed for acquisition of the property for the site of a permanent future well
be exercised.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons, seconded by Darling, that City exercise option for the
acquisition of the property for the site of a permanent future well.
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MOT ION CARR I ED
Request to call for Public Hearing on the Final Assessment Rol I for LID's No. 206 and
No. 202.
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Sai ley, that public hearing be set for March
18, 1968 at 8:00 p.m. for liD's 206 and 202.
MOTION CARRIED
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City Engineer Fred Poe submitted the following letter:
The State Highway Department Is planning a full diamond interchange at 15th St. N.W.
on the forthcoming Valley Freeway. They, having noticed this project was not app~oved
for funding by the Urban Arterial Board, have requested the City commit the construction
of 15th St. N.W. and N.E. prior to or coincident with the Valley Freeway construction.
They need this commitment from the City to justify this interchange to the State
Highway Commission and the Bureau of Public Roads.
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It Is hereby requested a resolution be passed by the Council indicating the intent
of the City to construct this facility.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that City Attorney be instructed to
draw up necessary resolution indicating intent of City of construction of a full
diamond interchange at 15th St. N.W. on the forthcoming Valley Freeway.
NDTION CARRIED
Letter from AI Rossi, President, Park and Recreation Board, asking Counci I for permission
to call for bids for a station wagon or van type vehicle for the Recreation Department.
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that permission be granted to call
for bids for a station wagon or van type vehicle for the Recreation Department.
IKJTION CARRIED
PROClAMA T IONS, APPO I NTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Proclamation to cite the week of February 17 through February 24, 1968 as the
"FUTURE FARMERS OF AMER I CA WEEK".
COONClt COAYAtTTEE.REPORTS ~,
FINANCE COMMITTEE - Kline, Chainman
I The Committee recommends that $10,000.00 be transferred to the E~uipment Rental
from the Street Fund out of the $40,000.00 budgeted from the Street Fund. This
amounts to one quarter of the total budgeted.
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It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that "0,000.00 be transferred to the
iquipment Rental Fund from the Street Fundi this amounts to one quarter of the
total budgeted.
Nl>TION CARRIED
ANNEXATION COMMITTEE - Sonnemann, Chairman
Petition for annexation to City of Auburn of area South of 37th St. S.E. and Stuck
River to the Pierce County line.
Engineer's Certification - Proposed Annexation to City of Auburn that property
owners representing 13.19% of the value of property according to the assessed
valuation for general taxation of the property for which annexation to the City of
Auburn Is petitioned.
It was recommended, that property owners be notified of a meeting on Thursday,
February 15, 1968, 7:30 P.M. regarding proposed annexation to City of Auburn.
Sonnemann recommended and moved, seconded by Nickson, that the committee recommend
the circulation of a second petition.
NrOTION CARRIED
I ANNEXATION COMMITTEE - Sonnemann, Chainman (continued)
Lea Hill petition for anaexation for the eity of Auburn of a portion of the Lea Hi II
area.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that City Clerk be authorized to send
a letter to the Board of King County Commissioner stating, that no further action
on future rezones in the Lea Hill area be taken until the ou~come of this annexation
is known.
NrOTION C~RIED
CIVIC CENTER COMMITTEE - Darling, Chairman.
Mr. Darling reported that local architects will be contacted to discuss the proposed
Civic Center. Three locations have been discussed: les Gove Park and two in the
central business district.
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OLD BUSINESS
Letter from Basil Hil I regariing Bashill Addition to Auburn and drawing previously
discussed under "Correspondence" was again brought up.
It was moved by KI ine, seconded by Bai ley, that plat of Bashi II be brought off the
table and referred to Planning Commission for recommendation.
NOTION CARRIED
NEW BUS I NESS
Letter from AI Rðšii, Chahhnan, Park and Recreation Board reconvnending that the I
City of Auburn consider purchasing the 8~ acres, which property is being offered for
sale by the Auburn Realty Co. for the sum of $90,000.00. The property is very desirable
as a park site, being the only parcel of ground its size within the City Limits that
has the natural setting for a park. This parcel includes a brick home that should
be acquired with the property as it is felt to best utilize the property, the whole
piece should be purchased. The price minus the house is $60,000.00 and including the
house is $90,000.00.
It was:,;:moved by Bai ley, seconded by Oar ling, thát the Park Board be author I zed
to obtain option to purchase "Cedar lane's Neighborhood Park" at a price not to
exceed $1,000.00.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 2173 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR
THE REZONIIG OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF AUBURN, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION
THEREOF FROM UNCLASSIFIED TO ~2. (Gertrude Ey)
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that Ordinance No. 2173 be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES
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ORDINANCE NO. 2184 - 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 8 INCH SANITARY SEWERS AND APPURTENANCES, CREATING
AND ESTABLISHING lOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 212; PROVIDING THE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
IN SAID DISTRICT AND THE NODE OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND CREATING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FUND.,;
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that Ordinance No. 2184 be introduced
and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2185 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR
THE REZONING OF CER~AtN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF AUBURN, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION
THEREOF FROM A-I TO C-3. (Mardel Investment Co.)
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that Ordinance No. 2185 be introduced
and adopted.
ROll CAll VOTE: All Councilmen~voting YES MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2186 - 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 UNCLASSIFIED TO R-4. (M. l. Bland)
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that Ordinance No. 2186 be intro- I
duced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2188 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROVING AND
CONF I RMI NG THE ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT 0 I STR I CT NO. 200,
WHICH DISTRICT HAS BEEN CREATED AND ESTABLISHED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION
EXCAVATION, BALLASTING, ASPHALT CONCRETE SURFACING, STORM DRAIN AS PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 2093 OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, AND lEVYING AND ASSESSING THE AMOUNT THEREOF AGAINST
THE SEVERAL lOTS, TRACTS, PARCELS AND lAND AND OTHER PROPERTY UPON SAID ROLL.
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that Ordinance No. 2188 be introduced
and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Counci Imen voting YES MOTION CARRIED
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ORDINANCE NO. 2189 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, GRANTING A FRANCHISE
TO ELECTRONIC TEC TV, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A COMMUNITY
ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM IN A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, SETTING FORTH
CONDITIONS PROVIDING FOR REGULATION AND USE OF SUCH SYSTEM AND PROVIDING PENALTIES.
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that Ordinance No. 2189 be introduced
and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2186 - It was moved by Kline, seconded by Bai ley, that Ordinance No.
2186 be reconsidered.
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NIOT ION CARR I ED
City Attorney explained that Ordinance No. 2186 bad been changed from that shown on
Agenda.
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Kline, that Ordinance No. 2186 be introduced,
adopted and approved as is.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 301 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, COMMITTING THE
CITY TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF 15th STREET NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST WITHIN THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN PRIOR TO OR COINCIDENT WITH THE VALLEY FREEWAY EXTENSION.
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that Resolution No. 301 be introduced
and adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 302 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A CONTRACT
WITH PUGET SOUND POWER AND II GHT CO. FOR THE FURN I SH I NG OF MUN I C I PAL WA TERPlNv\P I NG
POWER.
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Bailey, that Resolution No. 302 be introduced
and adopted.
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MDTION CARRIED
QUIT CLAIM DEEDS FOR RECORDtNG
Marjorie l. Bland, to City
Stephen F. and Agenes E., Frank X and Florence K. lone, to City
Stephen F. and Agnes E., Frank X and Florence K. lone, to City
Mardel Investment Company, to City
Howard E. Bethell, John D. Bothell, to City
Kenneth R. and S. Anne Fitzsimmons and M. H. Fitzsimmons, to City
Gertrude Ey, to City
Geraldine A., F. H. Fay and J. V. Shaughnessy, to City
Gertrude Ey, to City
Geraldine A., F. H., Fay and J. V. Shaughnessy, to City
Geraldine A., F. H., Fay and J. V. Shaughnessy, to City
Dario S. and Josephine Cugini, to City
Floyd C. and Irma N. Phillips, to City
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that City Attorney be instructed to
record quit claim deeds as listed above.
MOTION CARRIED
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APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS AND TRANSFERS
It was moved by Bai ley, seconded by Kline, that Vouchers and Transfers as submitted
be approved. CLAIMS #27 - 134 $96,699.69
ROLL CAll VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
City Engineer Fred Poe informed City Council that he has received several requests that
trailers be permitted to move into area of Thriftway Store fire, so business could be
condúcted on a temporary basis.
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded
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APPROVED TH I S ,;O~ DAY OF
by Nickson, that the meeting be declared adjourned at
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