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AUBURN. WASHINGTON
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AUGUST 18. 1969
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 Hal I.
The meeting was cal led to order by Mayor Gaines.
Councilmen present: Kline, Sonnemann, Bailey, Fitzsimmons, Blakeney, Darl ing and
Nickson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following correction should be made in Council Minutes, August 4, 1969 Council Meeting,
Page 7, under Finance Committee Reports, to cal I for bids to be opened 2:00 P.M., August
14, 1969, should read August 15, 1969.
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Darl ing, that the Minutes of the Council Meeting
of August 4, 1969 be approved as corrected and mailed.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Gaines declared Publ ic Hearing open on request of Virgil H. and Clarence S.
Swanson to rezone from R-2 to NS and R-4, approximately 20 acres of land lying East
of "M" Street N.E. and South of 22nd Street N. E.
The Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that this request be denied
because it does not conform to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the City of Auburn.
Mr. Archie Keever, Developer for petitioners, spoke in behalf of the rezone request
and explained that al I requirements had been met.
Dennis Andrews, from audience, spoke in opposition to this request, stating the
rezoning of this land would not be in the best interest of the residents of this
area.
Mr. Sidney Hendrick, 2004 Pike Street N.E., from audience, presently developing the
property immediately east of the property in question, spoke in opposition to the
rezone request.
City Clerk Wi I Iiams read petition from eleven residents of the area in question, stating
they do not oppose the rezone request and asked the request be given favorable consider-
ation.
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that the Public Hearing be closed.
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It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that the recommendations of the
Planning Commission be concurred with and the request be denied.
It was moved by KI ine, seconded by Fitzsimmons, that request of Virgil H. and Clarence
S. Swanson be tabled for two weeks unti I 8:00 P.M., September 2, 1969.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman KI ine, Sonnemann, Fitzsimmons and Darling voting YES.
Councilman Bailey, Blakeney and Nickson voting NO.
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CORRESPONDENCE
City Clerk Wil I iams read letter from Boundary Review Board of King County regarding
City of Auburn proposed annexation (Green River) Boundary Review Board File #198.
Mayor Gaines requested that Councilman Sonnemann make a report on proposed annexation
and letter under Council Committee Reports.
City Clerk Wil I iams read letter from Mrs. Joseph A. Stone regarding underground and
overhead wiring.
Mr. Jack Hawkins, attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Stone, stated that the Stones were
now applying for a delay in installation of underground wiring.
It was moved by KI ine, seconded by Fitzsimmons, that the request of the petitioners
be den i ed.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Kline, Fitzsimmons and Nickson voting YES.
Councilman Sonnemann, Bailey, Blakeney and Darl ing voting NO.
MOTION FAILED
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It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Darling, the delay be granted the petitioners,
provided the petitioners sign a covenant stating they wi II underground the existing
two units at the time of construction of the next unit, and the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare necessary covenant agreement and the signed covenant be returned
at the time of the next Counci 1 Meeting, September 2, 1969.
Counci Iman Kline and Sonnemann voting NO.
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City Clerk Wi Iliams read letter from Seattle Flight Service regarding facilities of
Auburn Municipal Airport.
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Mayor Gaines requested the letter be referred to the Airport Conmittee.
City Clerk Wil Iiams read letter from Chateau Enterprises regarding food service
operation at the Auburn Municipat Airport.
Mayor Gaines requested the letter be referred to the Airport Conmittee.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mr. Charles F. Hough gave report on Urban Transportation Committee and on House
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RECOHMENDATIONS
PLANNING COHMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
The Planning Commission request Public Hearing be scheduled on the fol lowing requests:
I. The request of Toshio Nishimura to rezone from R-2 to C-3 a parcel of land on
the East side of Auburn Way North in the 3100 Block. CApplication No. 22-69)
2. The request of Douglas K. Feazel to rezone from R-2to M-I a parcel of land on
Clay Street, 230 feet north of West Main Street. CApplication No. 23-69)
3. The request of Robert L. Warburton to rezone from M-2 to R-5 a parcel of
land lying 234 feet west of "Mil Street S.E. in the 3100 block.
CApplication No. 24-69)
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It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Sonnemann, that Public Hearing be held
on items I, 2 and 3 above, at 8:00 P.M., September 2, 1969.
MOTION CARRIED
ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATIONS
The following items were submitted by Fred W. Poe, Director of Public Works, for
Council approval and cons~ration:
I. Segregat ion of assesllments L.I .D. No. 201, Assessment No. I, tota I '2,365.80.
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Darling, that segregation of assessments
L.I.D. No. 201, Assessment No. I, for the total sum of $2,365.80 be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
2. Authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign agreement with Lewis-Redford
Engineers for engineering on 21st Street S.E. CU.A.B. Project No.
8-1105 (09).
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by;~ickson, that the Mayor and City Clerk I
be authorized to sign agreement with Lewis-Redford Engineers for engineering
on 21st Street S.E. CU.A.B. Project No. 8-1105 (09).
MOTION CARR I ED
3. Authorize hiring R. P. McKiddy & Associates to do surveying for design of
L. I .D. No. 236.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that R. P. McKiddy & Associates
be hired to do surveying for ~esign for L.I.D. No. 236.
MOTION CARRIED
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4. Progress Estimate No.3 (Final) to Signal Electric, Inc. for St. Imp. No. 100
(Signal at Peasley Canyon and West Val ley) for $4,536.00.
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Kline, that Progress Estimate No.3 (Final)
to Signal Electric, Inc. for St. Imp. No. 100 (Signal at Peasley Canyon and West
Val ley) for $4,536.00 be paid, and the project be accepted by the City as completed
and that the retained percentage amounting to $1,680.00, including sales tax, be
paid in thirty 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 Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARR I ED
5. Progress Estimate No.6 (Final) to Signal Electric, Inc. for St. Imp. No.
89 (Signal at 17th & M Streets S.E.) for $4,663.44.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that Progress Estimate No.6 (Final)
to Signal Electric, Inc. for St. Imp. No. 89 (Signal at 17th & M Streets S.E.) for
$4,663.44 be paid, and the project be accepted by the City as completed and that the
retained percentage amounting to $3,454.40, including sales tax, be paid in thirty
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: AI I Counci Imen voting YES.
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6. Cal I for Publ ic Hearings on final assessment rol Is for L.I.D. 219 and
L.I.D. 223 on September 15, 1969.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Sonnemann, that Public Hearings on final
assessment rolls for L.I .D. 219 and L.I.D. 223 be held on September 15, 1969,
at 8:00 P.M.
MOTION CARRIED
PROCLAMATIONS. APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Gaines announced that the preliminary budget for t~e year 1970 is expected to be
ready after the 1st of September.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
AIRPORT COMMITTEE - Kline
Councilman Kline reporting for Airport Committee stated it was the recommendation of the
Committee that Standard Oi I Company be awarded the bid for providing aviation petroleum
products to the Municipal Airport per bid proposal submitted.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Sonnemann, that the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare necessary contract for providing fuel to the Municipal Airport per bid pro-
posal submitted by Standard Oi I Company. and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
sign the contract. MOTION CARRIED
The Airport Committee has considered and discussed the proposal presented by Frye and
Merriman, Architects, for hangar design and supervision of construction for a fee of
$3,300.00 for the first hangar and $1,100.00 for subsequent hangars, and development
of an airport site plan for a fee of $1,500.00 or $15.00 per hour, whichever is the
lesser figure.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Bailey, that the City Attorney be instructed to
draw up necessary contract to retain the firm of Frye and Merriman, Architects, for
Municipal Airport Design for hangar and supervision of construction per agreement,
and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by KI ine, seconded by Blakeney, that the City Attorney be instructed to
draw up necessary contract with Frye and Merriman, Architects, to develop an Airport
Site Plan for a fee of $1500.00 maximum or $15.00 per hour, whichever is the lesser,
and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE - KI ine
Counci Iman Kline, reporting for Finance Committee, stated the committee had discussed
the request for a new animal facil ity to be constructed at a cost of approximately
$4,200.00 and the plans and proposals-have been referred to the~ Pol ice Committee for
review and recommendation.
Councilman KI ine reported that on cal I for bids for sale of Water-Sewer Construction
Finance Warrants on August 15, 1969, there were no bids received.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Sonnemann, that the Finance Director be
authorized to obtain a figure for the sale of the finance warrants and bring
back to the Council the best figure for consideration by the Council.
MOTION CARRIED
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ANNEXATION COMMITTEE - Sonnemann
Councilman Sonnemann explained the action on the proposed annexation (Green River)
with regard to letter received from King County Review Board.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Blakeney, that the City Attorney be directed
to draw up the necessary ordinance to final ize the annexation of the John Reddington
Road property.
MOTION CARRIED
UTILITIES COMMITTEE - Fitzsimmons
It was moved by Fitzsimmons, seconded by Blakeney, that the bid for surface aerators
for existing oxidation pond be awarded to Ashbrook Corporation for the sum of
$21,850.00.
MOTION CARRIED
STREET, ENGINEERING AND PLANNING COMMITTEE - Blakeney
Councilman Blakeney read letter from Fred W. Poe, advising of resignation from
employment with the City of Auburn.
Mr. Blakeney expressed his regrets and also "Thanks, Fred, it has indeed been a
great pleasure to work with you and you shall be missed".
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Mayor Gaines expressed his pleasure to have been associated with Mr. Poe and that
he wi I I be missed.
CODE AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.- Nickson
Counci Iman Nickson reporting for Code and Ordinance Committee stated the Committee
recommends adoption of Ordinances No. 2380 and 2381 which were introduced at the
Council Meeting held August 4, 1969.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Mr. John Kelly, Finance Director, reported on the congressional tax reform package
with respect to the threatened removal of the tax exemption feature from muniCipal
securities and urged the Council to go on record in opposition to this proposal.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that the City Attorney be instructed
to prepare necessary resolution tn opposition to the removal of the tax exemption
from municipal obligations and the City Clerk be directed to send copies of the
resolution to Senators and Representatives.
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Mr. Poe reporting on detour and preparations being made for commencement of work on
R Street bridge. Mr. Poe stated that Mr. Segale wil I pave a road to his pròperty
for access and wil I not be using the route now used.
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Jerry Keesee reported he had attended a Civil Defense School at Battlecreek, Michigan,
and the knowledge would be useful in our local Civil Defense program.
Mr. Ken Calkins, Fire Chief, reported that everything was working out wel I for
cooking the salmon for the Cynthia McCoy Salmon Bake and the Kent Fire Department
would be assisting in the preparation of the dinner.
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BID OPENINGS
Bids were opened at 11:00 A.M. on Call for Bids on L.I.D. No. 231, sanitary sewers
in 3rd St. S.E., "0" St. & "Nfl St. S.E., with bids submitted as follows:
BIDDER
HOLT CONST. CO., DBA KING CONST. CO.
BOWERS CONST. CO.
SLEAD-TONNESEN CONST. CO.
COULEE CONST. CO., INC.
PAT. CARSCADDEN & ASSOC.
TOTAL BID
$19,907.60
23,776.50
24,021.60
32,040.00
44,969.50
The above bids did not include sales tax; al I bids were accompanied by Bid Bond.
The City Engineer recommends contract be awarded to Holt Construction Company,
dba King Construction Company, for $19,907.60.
It was moved by Bai ley, seconded by Blakeney, thet the bid be awarded to Holt
Const. Co., dba King Const. Co., for the total bid submitted of $19,907.60.
MOTION CARRIED
Bids were opened at 11:00 A.M. on Cal I for Bids on Street Improvement No. 106, Phase
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BIDDER
CASCADE ASPHALT PAVING
LLOYDS OF WASHINGTON
FRED HINTZ CONST. CO.
LDL LAND DEVELOP. CO., INC.
ALTERNATE
$118,850.25
129,551.50
134,326.75
137,789.00
TOTAL BID
$114,530.25
116,591.50
125,398.75
129,149.00
The above bids did not include sales tax; all bids were accompanied by Bid Bonds.
It is the recommendation of Fred W. Poe, City E~gineer, that the contract be
awarded to Cascade Asphalt Paving, and the City have the option to exercise the
alternate which is the difference between class of gravel used.
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that recommendation of! the City
Engineer be accepted and the bid awarded to Cascade Asphalt Paving for $114,530.25
or alternate bid of SI18,850.25.
NOTION CARR I ED
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 23BO
Ordinance No. 2380 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
CHAPTERS 1.05.020 AND 1.05.030 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE, SAID SECTIONS AMENDED RELATING
TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN." (Introduced August 4, 1969)
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Darling, that Ordinance No. 2380 be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Counci Imen voting YES.
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ORÐfNANCE NO. 2381
Ordinance No. 2381 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
CHAPTERS 6.02.020, 6.02.030, 6.04.080, 6.04.130, 6.04.190, 6.04.220, 6.04.240, 6.04.260
AND 6.04.270 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE, SAID CHAPTERS AMENDED RELATING TO THE CONTROL AND
REGULATION OF ANIMALS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN." (Introduced
August 4, 1969)
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that Ordinance No. 2381 be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Counci Imen voting YES.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2382
Ordinance No. 2382 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING
TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF AUBURN OF A CONTIGUOUS AREA OF LAND
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LYING ADJACENT TO THE EASTERLY MARGINAL LINE OF THE EXISTING CITY liMITS OF THE CITY
OF AUBURN, WHICH LAND IS DESCRIBED IN A PETITION DULY FILED WITH THE CITY COUNCil OF
THE CITY OF AUBURN."
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Kline, that Ordinance No. 2382 be introduced
and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AJ I Counci Imen voting YES.
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RESOLUTION NO. 375
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that Resolution No. 375 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AN AGREEMENT WITH PUGET SOUND POWER
AND LIGHT COMPANY TO SUPPLY ELECTRICITY TO KNICKERBOCKER BOOSTER STATION AT THE
WEST VALLEY HIGHWAY AND KNICKERBOCKER ROAD." be introduced and adopted.
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MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 376
It was moved by Darling, seconded by Fltzsiømons, that Resolution No. 376 entitled UA
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO SIGN, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LARRY L. SCYLER FOR
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY." be introduced
and adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 377
It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that Resolution No. 377 entitled IIA
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AN AGREEMENT WITH LEWIS-REDFORD ENGINEERS
FOR ENGINEERING ON 21ST STREET S.E. CU.A.B. Project No. 8-1105(09).ft be introduced
and adopted.
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APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS AND TRANSFERS
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It was moved by Kline, seconded by Sonnemann, that transfers and vouchers as listed in
the sum of $144,519.91 be approved for payment. (Warrant Nos. 1315 through 1433)
roll call vote; All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Darling, that the Council Meeting be continued until
8:00 P.M. the 25th day of August, 1969.
MOTION CARRI ED
August 25, 1969, 8:00 P.M., the continued regular meeting of the City Council of Auburn
convened in the Council, Chambers of the City Hall.
Mayor Gaines called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M.
Councilmen present: Kline, Sonnemann, Bailey, Fitzsimmons, Blakeney and Nickson.
City Clerk Williams, City Attorney and City Engineer were also present.
Fred Þoe, City Engineer, presented the following information on bid opening on Call for
Bids for storm sewers, gravel base, crushed rock and paving for hangar area at Auburn
Municipal Airport, which bids submitted as follows on August 22, 1969 at 11:00 A.M.
BIDDER
Fred Hintz Const.
Rainier Asphalt
L1oyd's of Wash.
Pat Carscadden
BASIC BID
$78,502.60
84,139.46
86,303.40
98,754.33
ALTERNATE
$81,802.60
87,439.46
89,603.40
101,394.33
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The above bids did not include sales tax, the bids were accompanied by Bid Bonds.
The City Engineer recommends the bid be awarded to Fred Hintz Construction for the basic
bid of $78,502.60, not including sales tax.
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It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Fitzsimmons, that the recommendation of the
City Engineer be accepted and the bid be ~warded to Fred Hintz Const. for the sum
of $78,502.60 not including sales tax.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that the City Attorney prepare necessary
contract with Fred Hintz Construction for storm sewers, gravel base, crushed rock and
paving for hanger area at Auburn Municipal Airport, and the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to sign contract with Fred Hintz Construction.
MOTION CARRIED
There being no further business, it was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Fitzsmmmons
that the meeting be adjourned.
MOTION CARRI ED
APPROVED THIS 19TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1969.
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