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, AUBURN. WASHINGTON
MONDAY
NOVEMBER 18. 1968
The regular meeting of the City Counci I of the City of Auburn convened at 8:00 P.M. in
the Council Chambers of the City Hall.
The meeting was cal led to order by Mayor Gaines.
The Mayor led the flag salute.
Councilmen present: Kline, Sonnemann, Bailey, Fitzsimmons, Blakeney, Darling and
Nickson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION CARRIED
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It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Darling, that the Minutes of the previous
meeting held November 4, 1968 be approved as mailed.
BID OPENING
AIRPORT BOND SALE
City Clerk Gene Wi I Iiams opened the bids for the sale of $450,000.00 of G. O. Bonds
for the construction of a Municipal Airport. Bids were received from the National
Bank of Commerce, Seattle, for 4.805.25%; National Bank of Washington for 4.934.02%;
and the Seattle First National Bank for 5.0423%. AI I Bids had bid checks attached.
The Mayor referred these bids to the City Treasurer, Mr. Kelly, and the City's Bond
Consultant, Mr. Sims, for study and to report back later in the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Gaines declared the Publ ic Hearing open on the request of United Homes Corpor-
ation to rezone from R-2 to SPU a parcel of land located on the west side of Elm St.,
south of existing Sherwood Apartments. (Request No. 32-68)
The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council approval of the request
to rezone from R-2 to SPU with 30 ft. streets instead of 20 ft., and that the
30 ft. streets be required with on-street parking to be designated and marked
on one side of the streets on the final plans, and the extreme easterly portion
be designated as storage and/or green belt for recreational purposes.
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Darling, that the public hearing be closed.
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MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by KI ine, seconded by Fitzsimmons, that the request of United Homes
Corporation to rezone from R-2 to SPU, a parcel of land located on the west side
of Elm St., south of existing Sherwood Apartments be granted subject to the recom-
mendations of the Planning Commission and prior to issuance of a building permit,
satisfactory fire hydrant location and water mains of sufficient size, for neces-
sary water flow to be met.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Gaines declared the Public Hearing open on the request of United Homes Corpor-
ation to consider the Prel iminary Plat of Forest Ridge Townhouses, Unit No.2, located
on the west side of Elm St., south of existing Sherwood Apartments. (Appl ication No.
P-8-68)
The Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the preliminary
plat with 30 ft. st~eets instead of 20 ft., and that the 30 ft. streets be required
with on-street parking to be designated and marked on one side of the streets on
the final plans, and the extreme easterly protion be designated as storage and/or
green belt for recreational purposes.
MOTION CARRIED
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It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that the Public Hearing be closed.
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that the City Council concur with
the recommendations of the Planning Commission and the City Attorney be instructed
to draw up the necessary ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Gaines declared the Publ ic Hearing open on the request of D. A. Botting to rezone
from C-2 to C-3 a parcel of land located on the N. E. corner of 2nd and A St. S.E.
(Request No. 31-68)
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The Planning Commission recommends to the City Counci I that the request be granted.
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Darling that the request of D. A. Botting to
rezone from C-2 to C-3, a parcel of land located on the N.E. corner of 2nd and
A St. S.E. be denied.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Gaines declared the Public Hearing open on the request of A. Bergh, I. Treiger,
and p. Friedlander, to rezone from R-2 to C~3~ property located on Auburn Way South,
west of M St. S.E. (Request No. 33-68)
The Planning Commission recommends to the City Counci I that the request be
approved, as this request conforms to the comprehensive plan for the City of
Auburn, with consideration being given to the westerly 5 feet for future
widening of Auburn Way South.
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Bai ley that the public hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Bai ley, that the request of A. Bergh, I.
Treiger, and p. Friedlander to rezone from R-2 to C-3, property locatèd on
Auburn Way South, west of M St. S.E., be tabled for further study.
MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
The City Clerk read a letter from the Department of Transportation, F.A.A.,
regarding proposed establishment of the Airport at Auburn.
The Mayor requested a copy of this letter be posted on the Bulletin Board.
City Clerk Wi I Iiams read a letter from John W. Kelly withdrawing a rezone application
No. 26-68.
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that the request be accepted.
MOTION CARRIED
AUD I ENCE
Mr. Sera Ie of Forest Ridge said that on October 2, 1968 a bui Iding permit was issued
to Michael W. Cramer of 446 M St. N.E. to bui Id a dwel I ing on heavy industrial use
land.
City Engineer Fred Poe stated that the permit had been issued in error and that a
stop work order has been issued. He further stated that in order to bui Id resi-
dences on this property it would have to be rezoned.
Jim Fletcher asked how long the freeze on the bui Iding would be.
City Engineer Poe stated that unti I the property is properly zoned no further building
would be permitted.
Other residents objecting to the bui Iding were Arthur Gifford, Ron Craig, Mr.
Frederick and Mr. Lawrence.
Mr. Benson recommended therCounci I take a look at the R-I zoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
The Planning Commission recommended the request of Richard O. Fordice to rezone from
R-2 to R-3, property located on the northeast corner of 21st St. and F St. S.E.,
Application No. 34-68 be granted.
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Sonnemann, that a public hearing be held on
December 2, 1968 at 8:00 P.M. on the above request.
MOT I ON CARR ED
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ENGINEER RECOMMENDATIONS
Progress Estimate No. / (final) to F. Coluccio Const. Co. for Sf. Imp. No. 1/6
(Pike St. N.E. outfal II for $16,493.12. (Excise Tax forms & Engr's. certification
attached) .
It was moved by Blakeney, secondedby Nickson, that Progress Estimate No. I (final) to
F. Coluccio Consf. Co. for Sf. Imp. No. 1/6 (Pike St. N.E. outfall) for $16,493.12,
(excise tax forms and Engr's. certification enclosed) be paid as completed and the
retained percentage of $1,832.57 including sales tax be paid in 30 days provided no
liens or claims are fi led and clearance is secured from the State Tax Commission and
the Department of Labor and Industries.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Counci Imen vot ing YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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Progress Estimate No.3, Signal Electric, Inc., for St. Imp. No. 89 (signal
at 17th & M St. S.E.) for $4,690.44.
It was moved by
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that Progress Estimate No.3, Signal
for St. Imp. No.89 (signal at 17th & M St. S.E.) for $4,690.44 be
All Counci Imen voting YES.
NOTION CARRIED
Creation of
storm sewer
12th St. N.
signatures.
L.I.D. 229 cal ling for installation of curb and gutter, street,
and water mains within Plat of Meadowood & on Pike St. N.E. to
E. for an est. cost of $53,797.23, with 83.1% front footage
Pre I iminary Assessment Rol I and petition attached.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that the City Attorney be instructed to
draw up the necessary ordinance creating LID 229 cal ling for the installation of curb
and gutter, street, storm sewer and water mains within Plat of Meadowood and Pike
St. N.E. to 12th St. N.E. for an est. cost of $53,797.23, with 83.1% of front footage
signatures.
NlJTION CARRIED
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
F I NANCE ,: COMM I TT E E - K LI N E I
Counci Iman Kline reported for the Finance Committee recommending that the City turn
over to the Historical Committee the $5,000.00 held in trust by the City in accordance
with the bequest of the late Ed Hart.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Bai ley, that the City Attorney be instructed to
draw up the necessary resolution.
NOTION CARRIED
The Finance Committee recommends to the City Counci I that a temporary loan, not to exceed
$170,000.00, from the Street Construction Fund to the Water Sewer Construction Fund be
made to enable the Water Sewer Construction Fund to make the final payment on the Lambuth,
Si I I & Sprague Contract.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that the request be granted.
NOTION CARRIt:.D
The Finance Committee recommended that the Counci I authorize $200.00 for the Sister City
Program from Current Expense Fund, other Contractual Services, Special Event.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Sonnemann, that the recommendation be granted.
MOTION CARRIED
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liCENSE COMMITTEE - SONNEMANN
Counci Iman Sonnemann reported that the License Committee wi I I hold a meeting December 3,
196B at 7:30 P.M. on on December /9. 1968, at 7:30 P.M.
HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE - BAILEY
Counci Iman Bai ley reported a Housing Advisory Committee meeting wi II be held December
12, 196B at 8:00 P.M. to discuss the workable program.
FIRE COMMITTEE - DARLING
Counci Iman Darling reported for the Fire Committee stating that the Committee has
discussed the purchase of a station wagon replacement, with the cost coming out of the
Cumulative Reserve Fun~and the need for an Aerial Fire Truck.
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CIVIC CENTER COMMITTEE - DARLING
Counci Iman Darling reported for the Civic Center Committee, saying that since the City
Hal I bond issue had fai led, the Committee has been meeting and considering sites and
considering architects models, etc.
Jack Lange stated that the Fal I Clean Up is being held November 18th thru December 4th.
NEW BUS I NESS
Mr. Sims, the City's Bond Consultant of Blythe and Co., Inc. reported on the $450,000.00
Airport Bond bids recommending the City accept the low bid of National Bank of Commerce.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons, seconded by Bai ley, that the recommendation be accepted
and the bid checks of the unsuccessful bidders be returned.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 2290
It was moved by Fitzsimmons, seconded by Kline, that Ordinance No. 2290 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN SURPLUS
REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY BY PUBLIC SALE, GIVING NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC SALE AND
CALLING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF SEALED BIDS THEREOF." be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES.
fNJTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2291
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that Ordinance No. 2291 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 23 OF ORDINANCE NO.
1429 OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, SAID SECTION RELATING TO THE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR
CERTAIN STREETS SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, AND FURTHER
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1429 OF THE CITY OF AUBURN BY ADDING THERETO AND INSERTING
THEREIN FOLLOWING SECTION 23, THEREOF TWO NEW SECTIONS TO BE KNOWN AS SECTIONS 23A AND
23B." be introduced.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2292
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that Ordinance No. 2292 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTIONS 9.30.020 AND 9.30.030
OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE, SAID SECTIONS AMENDED RELATING TO INTERCITY BUS ROUTES AND
BUS STOPS WI TH I N THE CORPORATE lIMI TS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN." be in troduced and
adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting YES.
MOTION CARR I ED
ORDINANCE NO. 2293
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Blakeney, that Ordinance No. 2293 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
EXCAVATION, BALLASTING, ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER, STORM SEWER, CAST
1RON WATER MAINS, AND FIRE HYDRANTS, CREATING AND ESTABLISHING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NO. 229; PROVIDING THE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT IN SAID DISTRICT AND THE MODE OF PAYMENT
THEREOF, AND CREATING A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FUND." be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AI I Counci Imen voting ·YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 336
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that Resolution No. 336 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
TO EXECUTE, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY"A STORM SEWER PERMIT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN
AND THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO." be introduced and adopted.
NOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 337
It was moved by Bai ley, seconded by Kline, that Resolution No. 337 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE STREET AND
ARTERIAL STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR THE ENSUING SIX YEAR PERIOD (1969-1974)
AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF SUCH PROGRAM TO THE DIRECTOR OF HIGHWAYS AND
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THE URBAN ARTERIAL BOARD.1f be introduced and adopted.
MOT I ON CARR I ED
RESOLUTION NO. 338
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that Resolution No. 338 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
TREASURER TO EXPEND THE $5,000.00 BEQUEST OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD HART HELD BY THE
CITY IN PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM
PRESENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION BY THE WHITE RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN THE LES GOVE
NUNICIPAL PARK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN. If be introduced and adopted.
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS AND TRANSFERS
CLAIMS #2169 - 2276 $215,435.8B
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Sonnemann, that vouchers and transfers as
listed be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Counci Imen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
A letter was received from the Northern Pacific Rai Iroad Safety Committee asking
that a crosswalk be painted at A and 6th St. S.E.
This request was referred to the Street Committee with a copy of the request given
to the Police Chief.
A letter was received from Mr. Murakami regarding LID 217, objecting to his
assessment because the property does not belong to him.
This letter was referred to the City Engineer and City Treasurer, Mr . Kelly.
There being no further business to come before the Counci I, it was moved by Blakeney.
seconded by Nickson, that the meeting be adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVED THlséDAY OFß~
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