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Home My WebLink About12-16-1968 165 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY DECEMBER 16, 1968 The regular meeting of the City Counci I of the City of Auburn convened at 8:00 P.M. in the Counci I Chambers of the City Hal I. The meeting was cal led to order by Mayor Gaines. Counci Imen present: Kline, Sonnemann, Bai ley, Fitzsimmons, Blakeney, Darling and Nickson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The fol lowing correction should be made on Page 4, December 2, 1968 Counci I Minutes: I "Application No. 49-68" should read "(Application No. 39-68)". It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Darling, that the Minutes of the December 2, 1968 Counci I Meeting be approved as mai led and corrected. NDTION CARRIED PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Gaines declared Public Hearing open on Final Assessment Rol I for L.I .D. No. 217 (Water Mains West Val ley Hwy.). It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that Publ ic Hearing be closed. MOTl ON CARR II:. D It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Kline, that the Final Assessment Rol I for L.I .D. No. 217 (Water Mains West Val ley Hwy.), be approved, and the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assess- men t ro I , . MOTION CARRIED Mayor Gaines declared Public Hearing open on request of Commonwealth Investors Group and Auburn East Hi I I Development Co. to rezone from C-I to C-3; L-F to R-2 & R-4; R-I to R-3 & R-2, property lying north of Auburn Way South, west of Dogwood St. S.E. I The Planning Commission recommend to the City Counci I that this request be granted according to the petition fi led, subject to the restrictive covenant running with the land which has been suggested by the Departments of Publ ic Works and Planning Commission recommendations which are as fol lews: I. That al I streets adjacent to the developme~t and through the development, except the proposed extension of Scenic Drive, be constructed or a bond posted therefor prior to the platting of said property. 2. That al I uti lities be constructed or a bond posted therefor prior to the pla~ting of said property. 3. Parcel "H't be treated separately and handled as a subdivision according to our Subdivision Ordinance No. 2204, requiring a preliminary plat. 4. The City of Auburn wi I I participate in the cost of the arterial street Skyway Lane, to 55% if funds are avai lable; if not, the developer would be required to bear the entire cost of construction. 5. The density in the R-4 zoning be restricted to 25 units per acre to conform to our comprehensive plan. Gerden J. Clark, representing the property owners, from the audience, stated the owners have no objections to the Planning Commission recommendations except for Paragraph 5, and the owners request the density in the R-4 zoning be increased to 30 units per acre instead of 25. I Gene Engen, 2605 Skyway Lane, from audience, spoke against passage of the rezone, especially with regard to Parcel G and H because they border his property and would make the sale of his single unit dwel ling difficult. City Clerk Williams read letter of December 3,1968 from Investment Exchange Realty, Inc., with regard to density for R-4 zoning. It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Kline, that Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED 166 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY DECEMBER 16, 1968 After considerable discussion, motions and amendments, it was moved by Nickson, seconded by Fitzsimmons, to rescind al I previous motions and amendments, and it was moved by Nickson, seconded by Fitzsimmons, that the rezone request of Commonwealth Investors Group and Auburn East Hi I I Development Co., be ap~roved, and the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance with the fol lowing zoning: PARCEL A C-I to C-3 B L-F to R-3 C L-F to R-3 D L-F to R-4 E L-f to R-2 F L-F to R-2 I G R-I to R-2 H R-I to R-2 and further that al I streets adjacent be developed ðnd the Planning Commission Recommenda- tions I, 2 and 5 be adopted, and further recommend the ordinance read Parcels B, C, E, F, and H be handled as subdivisions according to our Subdivision Ordinance No. 2204, and the density be restricted to 25 units, and driveway access to Parcel A shal I require the approval of the City Engineer. Counci Iman Kline, Sonnemann, Bai ley, Fitzsimmons, Darling and Nickson voting YES. Counci Iman Blakeney voting NO. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Gaines declared Public Hearing open on request of the City of Auburn to rezone from M-2 to P-I, property located immediately south of the existing sewerage faci lities. The Planning Commission recommend to the City Counci I that this request to rezone from M-2 to P-I be granted. MOTION DENI ED It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Darling, that Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Kline, that the request of the City of Auburn to rezone from M-2 to P-I be approved, and the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance granting the rezone. MOT I ON CARR lED I Mayor Gaines declared the Publ ic Hearing open on 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. City Clerk Wi I Iiams read letter from Dave Botting requesting the Public Hearing. Mr. Botting, from audience, stated he did not have enough information to present at this time and requested a continuance of the Public Hearing to a meeting in Apri /. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Sonnemann, that a Public Hearing be held on Apri I 7, 1969, at 8:00 P.M. MOTION CARR I ED Mayor Gaines declared the Publ ic Hearing open on Preliminary Plat of Lakeland Hi Is Division No. I, by David Jansen. The Planning Commission recommend to the City Counci I to accept the Preliminary Plat as presented and that the variance be granted on those lots that violate the minimum depth requirements of Subdivision Ordinance No. 2204. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED I It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that the Preliminary Plat of Lakeland Hi I Is Division No. I be approved, subject to the recommendations of the Street Committee. After discussion, Counci Iman Kline withdrew his motion, with approval of Counci Iman Blakeney. I t was moved by Nickson, seconded by Fitzsimmons, that the Prel iminary Plat of Lake/and Hi I Is, Division No. I, be approved, subject to the recommendations and variance recommen- dations of the Planning Commission. MOT I ON CARR I ED 167 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY DECEMBER /6, 1968 CORRESPONDENCE City Clerk Wi I Iiams read petition for vacation of al ley abutting property east of "A" Street S.E., immediately south of lOth St. S.E. It was moved by KI ine, seconded by Sonnemann, that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary resolution cal ling for Public Hearing on vacation of al ley abutting property East of "AIt Street S.E., immediately south of lOth St. S.E. MOTION CARR I ED I City Clerk Wi I I iams read appl ication for Cabaret License from Peter J. Browne at 25 East Main Street, Auburn, Washington. Mayor Gaines requested the application be turned over to the License Committee. City Clerk Wi I Iiams read letter from M. J. R. Wi I Iiams, King County Treasurer, trans- mittal letter enclosing check in the sum of $262,328.00, representing proceeds from sale of Forward Thrust Bonds. Mayor Gaines reported the money had been deposited with the City Treasurer and it is drawing interest, and requested a copy of the letter be referred to the Parks Dept. and Mr. Bai ley requested a copy of the letter. City Clerk Wi I Iiams read letter from Thomas L. Matson, President of Val ley Motors, Inc., with regard to bids on vehicles for the City of Auburn. ~ayor Gaines requested the letter be fi led. City Clerk Wi I Iiams read letter from Jessica L. Longston with regard to Casbah Apart- ments to be leased to the Federal Housing Authority for retirement housing in the City of Auburn. Mayor Gaines stated this matter would be considered later in the meeting. AUDIENCE I Mr. Bryant Lewis explained the model of the proposed R Street Bridge on display in the Counci 1 Chambers and presented the Mayor with a colored picture for display in his office. Ronald Craig of 2605 Forest Ridge Drive, from audience, asked about the bui Iding permit issued in error in the vicinity where he I ives and wanted a report on the results of the stop work order. Two other property owners from the area reported their discontent. The City Engineer explained the action that had been taken and the City Attorney explained action that had been taken. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Darling, that the Board of Adjustments be requested to hold a Public Hearing on this matter. ROLL CALL VOTE: Nickson, Kline, Bai ley, Darling voting YES. Sonnemann, Fitzsimmons and Blakeney voting NO. MOT I ON CARR lED RECOMMENDATIONS AND BID OPENINGS Progress Estimate No.2 to Frank Coluccio Const. Co. for St. Imp. 106, Phase I, (37 t h S t. N. W. & N. E.) for $ I 13, 724.00. I It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that Progress Estimate No. 2 to Frank Coluccio Construction Co. for St. Imp. 106, Phase I, (37th st. N. W. & N.E.) for $113,724.00 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Bids were opened December 11, 1968 at 11:00 A. M. on a call for bids for two parcels of property advertised for sale by the Water-Sewer Utility. PARCEL NO.1: (Henry Road & 8th St. N. E.) BIDDER ~ Willis R. Hall $2,010.00 168 AUBURN, WASHINGTON PARCEL NO.2: (H ST. N.W.) MONDAY DECEMBER 16, 1968 Mardel Investment Co. $1,500.00 It was moved by fitzsimmons, seconded by Blakeney, that bid of Willis R. Hall on Parcel No. 1 be accepted and the Bid of Mardel Investment Co. be referred to the Utility Committee. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS I Mayor Gaines announced the appointment of Charles Smith as Chief Building Inspector. Mayor Gaines announced the appointment of the following persons to the Airport Board: Mr. Dave Morgan, who will serve as temporary Chairman, Mr. Bob Caldwell, Mr. Dick Christoferson, Mr. Jim Strecker and Mr. John Versolenko. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that the appointment of Mr. Dave Morgan, to serve as temporary Chairman, Mr. Bob Caldwell, Mr. Dick Christoferson, Mr. Jim Strecker and Mr. John Versolenko to the Airport Board be approved. MOTION CARRIED COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE COM}UTTEE - KLINE Councilman Kline, reporting for the Finance Committee stated the sum of $425,000.00 was received from the sale of Airport Bonds. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that the City Treasurer be authorized to invest the sum of $425,000.00 in Treasury Obligations. MOTION CARRIED I Councilman Kline, reporting further for the Finance Committee, stated the Library Department anticipated an additional expenditure of approximately $5,000.00 in excess of the budget for additional services and books provided. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that the additional expenditure of the Library Departmènt be authorized in accordance with the additional expenses for services and books. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Kline, reporting further, requested approval of the rates and report of the City Treasurer relative to the Garbage Ordinance. LICENSE COMMITTEE - SONNEMANN Councilman Sonnemann, reporting for the License Committee made a motion, seconded by Darling, that the request of Peter J. Brown for a Cabaret License be approved. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Sonnemann, reporting further for the License Committee, reported the Committee recommend to the Council the amendment of Ordinance No. 2283 relating to I delays and exemptions to the underground instalÍation of electrical or communica- tion facilities within the City Limits of the City of Auburn. It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Blakeney, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2283 relating to instal- lation of electrical or communication facilities underground wiring. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Sonnemann, reporting further for the License Committee, reported the next meeting pf the License Committee will be held Thursday, December 19, 1968 at 7:30 P.11. in the office of the Chief of Police to review all outstanding licenses before the first of the year. HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE - BAILEY I I I AUBURN, WASHINGTON l-10NDAY 171 DECEMBER 16, 1968 ORDINANCE NO. 2308 Ordinance No. 2308 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF '!'HE CITY OF AUBURN, VvASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF AUBURN, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSI- FICATION FROM C-l TO C-3, L-F to R-3, L-F to R-3, L-F TO R-4, L-F to R-2, L-F to R-2, R-l TO i-2,· R-l TO R-2." It was moved by Fitzsimmons, seconded by Blakeney, that Ordinance No. 2308 be introduced only. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 341 It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that Resolution No. 341 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF' AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE, ON BEHALF OJ:- THE CITY, A STORH SEWER PERMIT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND THE CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, ST. PAUL AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, A Ì^lISCONSIN CORPORATION, AND OREGON-WASHINGTON RAILROAD AND NAVIGATION CGr-1PANY, AN OREGON CŒPORATION, AND ITS LESSEE, UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, A UTAH CORPORATION, ALL OF ~BICH SAID RAILROADS ARE HEREINAFTER COLLECTIVELY CALLED "RAILROAD" be introduced and adopted. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 342 It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that Resolution No. 342 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE PROPOSED VACATION OF A CERTAIN ALLEY SITUATE iVITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, OF AUBURN" be introduced and adopted. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 343 It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Darling, that Resolution No. 343 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE GROUP HOSPITAL- IZATION AND HEDICAL AID PLAN SUBBITTED FOR THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN AND THEIR DEPENDENTS BY THE AETNA INSURANCE CGr-1PANY, AND AUTHORIZING THE HAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, THE HEALTH CARE SERVICE CONTRACT SUBMITTED BY SAID INSURANCE CARRIER" be introduced and adopted. MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS AND TRANSFERS It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that the transfers and vouchers as listed in the sum of $185,153.61, be approved for payment. Warrants Nos. 2364 thru 2493-claims. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS City Clerk Williams read request of City Engineer, Fred W. Poe, for approval of contract bid for L.I.D. No. 225 (Water, Aaby Addn.) to Campbell Construction Co. for $21,745.70. Bids were opened at 11:60 A.M., December 12, 1968, on Call for Bids for L.I.D. No. 225 (Water, Aaby Addn.) for installation of water mains and booster pump station on Knickerbocker Drive and on Aaby Drive in the City of Auburn, Washington, as follows: BIDDER TOTAL BID (WITH ALTERNATE) $21,745.70 22,820.00 23,688.00 23,291.00 27,415.00 29,315.00 27,231.00 (NO ALTERNATE) CAMPBELL CONSTRUCTION CO. ALLISON, INC. PHILLIP G. GESNER ARGENTIERI CONSTRUCTION/CO. BERT ROBISON CONSTRUCTION, INC. LONG AND WAGSTER, INC. MORRIS CONSTRUCTION, INC. The above bids did not include sales tax and all bids were accompanied by 5% bid bond. It was moved by Fitzsimmons, seconded by Blakeney, that the contract be awarded to Campbell Construction Co. for L.I.D. No. 225 for $21,745.70, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract. ROLL CALL VOTE: Fitesimmons, Blakeney, Darling, Sonnemann, Bailey, voting YES. Kline and Nickson abstained from voting. MQTlON CARRIED 172 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY DECEMBER 16, 1961 City Clerk Williams read request of City Engineer, Fred W. Poe, to award contract to Sprague's Inc., for construction of the automatic irrigation system for Green River Golf Course for $112,700.00, subject to approval of the City Attorney and the City Engineer. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Sonnemann, that the contract for construction of the automatic irrigation system for Green River Golf Course for $112,700.00, subject to approval of the City Attorney and the City Engineer, be awarded to Sprague's, Inc., and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED City Clerk Williams read request of City Engineer, Fred W. Poe, for authority for I the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement to refund to Seaport Development Company for certain utility construction prior to other property owners being allowed to connect to same. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson that the Mayor and City Clerk be auth~ ized to sign an agreement to refund to Seaport Development Company for certain utili- ty construction prior to other property owners being allowed to connect to same. ROLL CALL VOTE: Blakeney, Darling, Nickson, Sonnemann, Bailey and Fitzsimmons voting YES. Kline voting NO. MOTION CARRIED City Clerk Williams read request or City Engineer, Fred W. Poe, for request to call Public Hearings on L.I.D. No. 218 (Water-A St. S.E.) and L.I.D. No. 220 (Streets-21st S.E. and D st. S. E.) on January 6, 1969. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that Public Hearings on L.I.D. No. 218 and L.I.D. No. 220 be held on January 6, 1969 at 8:00 P.M. MOTION CARRIED There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Fitzsimmons, that the meeting be adjourned at 11:20 P.M. MOTION CARRIED I APPROVED THIS /,/d . DAY OF ~~a/L/ 196 t;-vÚ~ CITY CLERK R ~t...J s: MAYOR 4 d.C:...A ~ I