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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-17-1969 159 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY NOVEMBER 17, 1969 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of fuburn, convened at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gaines. Councilmen present: Kline, Sonnemann, Bailey, Fitzsimmons, Blakeney, Darling and Nickson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was m~ed by Blakeney, seconded by Kline, the minutes of November 3, 1969 Council Meeting be adopted as mailed. MOTION CARRIED I PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Gaines declared Public Hearing open on L.I.D. No. 222, Final Assessment Roll for providing curb and gutter and a portion of the widening and pavying on Auburn Way North from 15th Street N.E. to 40th St. N.E. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that the Public Hearing on L.I.D. No. 222 on Final Assessment Roll, as of November 17, 1969, of the Auburn City Council, be considered illegally constituted and record be stricken of any remarks of person or persons regard- ing this public hearing. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that the Public Hearing on L.I.D. No. 222 be held at 8:00 p.m., December 15, 1969. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Gaines declared public discussion open on matter of gravel removal. Mayor Gaines asked City Attorney to bring the Council and public up-to-date on the litigation now in process against Segale, Inc. Mr. Kenneth Ingalls, Attorney, representing Segale, Inc., spoke briefly on the proceedings instituted by the City of Auburn. Mr. Ronald Craig, 2605 Forest Ridge Drive, spoke in behalf of citizenry petitioners and reiterated the wishes of the petitioners IIwe do not wish to have a gravel operation there. 11 I Mr. Bud Chase, representing East Hill Development Co., spoke with regard to zoning and the gravel removal operation and stated Mr. Segale has done a good job. The Councilman gave brief comments regarding allegations made, suggestions were made with regard to appointing a committee of the citizens and a count of hands of eight citizens to voluntarily serve on the citizens committee. Mayor Gaines announced that Mr. Kersey, Mayor Elect, will appoint a committee and naming Ronald Craig to serve on the committee. Mr. Kenneth Ingalls suggested that the committee to be appointed by citizens not exceed three persons and suggested three Councilmen serve on a committee. Mayor Gaines closed the discussion of the public present on the matter and stated he felt there were some guide lines presented he~e= and thanked the citizens for attending the meeting. CORRESPONDENCE City Clerk Williams read letter from Boundary Review Board regarding proposed annexation of Academy Area. Mayor Gaines requested the letter be turned over to the Annexation Committee. City Clerk Williams read letter from Water Pollution Control Commission and State Department of Health regarding L.I.D. 232, sanitary sewer extensions 28th St. N.E. Mayor Gaines requested the letters be filed with copy to Engineering Department. I City Clerk Williams, read letter from Dick Wisenburg, President, Auburn Jaycees, challenging the Mayor and City Councilmen to a Donkey Basketball Game. Mayor Gaines stated that in behalf of the City Council he has accepted this invitation and insisted the City Council appear and specifically the newly elected Councilmen and Mayor to appear, and specifically invited the Chief of Police and Fire Chief to participate, The Game is ~chequleq fQr 7:30 P.M. November 29, 1969 at the Auburn High School Gymnasium. I I I 160 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY NOVEMBER 17, 1969 City Clerk Williams read Zone Change Application from John D. Wadkins and Estella B. Wadkins, for change of zoning classification from R-5 to M-2, property located at 3426 IIAII Street S. E. It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Nickson, that zone change application from John D. Wadkins and Estella B. Wadkins be referred to the Planning Commission. MOTION CARRIED City Clerk Williams read letter of resignation as a member cr the Library Board effective on or before January 1,1970 from Forest E. Kimmerle. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that the resignation of Forest Kimmerle be accepted. It was moved by Bailey, seconded by Blakeney, that the Mayor write a letter in behalf of the City Council in appreciation for diligent service on the Library Board. MOTI ON CARR I ED RECOMMENDATIONS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission request Call for Public Hearing on the request of United Homes Corporation for consideration of the preliminary plat of Forest Knoll, located West of Dogwood Street S.E. and South of Scenic Drive. (Application No. P-6-69). It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that Public Hearing be held at 8:00 P.M., December 15, 1969 on the request of United Homes Corporation for consideration of the preliminary plat of Forest Knoll located West of Dogwood Street S.E. and South of Scenie Drive. MOTION CARRI ED ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATIONS The following items were submitted by Pat Nevins, Director of Public Works for Council Approval: Segregation of assessment for L.I.D. No. 208B. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that the segregation of assessments for L.I.D. No. 208B in the amount of $5,298.58 be approved. MOTION CARRIED Authorization to call for bids for golf course utility building. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Fitzsimmons, that the Public Works Director be authorized to call for bids for golf course utility building. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.5 (final) to Slead-Tonnsen Const. Co. for L.I.D. 227 (water mains-Auburn Academy Area) for $2,850.28. Excise Tax and engineer's certificatæon of acceptance enclosed. Total amount of contract $45,671.00. Total paid to date (including Pay Estimate No.5) $48,852.08, $2,103.68 of which is the amount of Sales Tax mot included in original contract amount. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Sonnemann, that Pay Estimate No.5 (final( to Slead-Tonnesen Const. Co. for L.I.D. 227 (water mains-Auburn Academy Area) for $2,850.28 be paid, and the project be accepted by the City as completed, and that the retained percentage amounting $4,885.21, including sales tax, be paid in thirty days provided no liens or claims are filed and clearance is secured from the State Tax Commission and the Department of Labor and Industries. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRI ED Pay Estimate No.2 to Venture Const. Inc., for $5,483.91 for Well No.2 Pumphouse Cons tructi on. Total amount of contract $31 ,217.00, total amount to date (including Pay Estimate No.2) is $12,415.49. Sales Tax paid to date $534.64. It was moved by Fitzsimmons, seconded by Nickson, that Pay Estimate No.2 to Venture = 161 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY NOVEMBER 17, 1969 Const. Inc., for $5,483.91 for Well No.2 Pumphouse Construction, be paid. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Change Order No.2 to Dale Madden Const. Co., increase of $211.93 additional cost of capping of rail posts not indicated on plans. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that ~ange Order No.2 to Dale Madden Const. Co., increase of $211.93 be ~pproved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED I Engineer's acceptance and excise tax reports on St. Imp. 104 overlay job (cascade Aspahtt Paving Co.) for detour route. Total cost $12,099.34. Contract amount $14,628.00. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that the City accept the project on St. Imp. 104 overlay job by Cascade Asphalt Paving Co. for detour route as complete that the retained percentage amounting to $1,209.93 including sales tax, be paid in thirty days provided no liens or claims are filed and clearance is secured from the State Tax Commission and the Department of Labor and Industries. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. and MOTION CARRIED Change Order No.1 to Spragues, Inc. for Golf Course Irrigation construction in the sum of $14,070.14. It was moved by Fitzsimmons, sêeonded by Blakeney, that Change ORDER No.1 to Spragues, Inc. for the sum of $14,070.14 be paid, subject to approval of the Golf Course Committee and the Public Works Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Gaines announced the City is in the process of Clean-up Week in the City of Auburn. Mayor Gaines announced a reception will be held at the Washington Mutual Savings Bank on Wednesday from four to six in honor of Mayor Elect, Stanley Kersey. I Mayor Gaines extended an invitation to the new Councilmen, Mayor Elect, and Councilmen and the staff and wives to attend the Association of Washington Cities District Meeting at the Auburn Elks Club at 7:00 P.M., on Wednesday evening, November 19, 1969. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AIRPORT COMMITTEE - KLINE Councilman Kline, reporting for Airport Committee, stated a meeting was held on November 13, 1969 at 7:30 P.M., at which time discussion was held on the FAA proposed Terminal Control Area, including the Auburn Airport in said area and it would be requested a meeting be held with the Seattle Office of the FAA concerning this proposal. Protest letter from Auburn Flight Service on the rental rate set by theCommittee was read and a letter will be forwarded and a meeting set up for discussion on this matter if necessary. Terry Bremer and Jerry Moyer appeared concerning the establishment of an Aircraft radio repair facility at the airport. The committee agreed to provide accommodations and the parties agreed to pay the rental amount of $150.00 per month for the space and pay two months rental in advance. I Wrrtten report from John Kelly, City Finance Director was read informing the Committee that a double entry bookkeeping system has been set up for the Airport to account revenues and expenses of the airport. The next meeting of the Airport Committee will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 1969. ANNEXATION COMMITTEE - SONNEMANN Councilman Sonnemann, reporting for the Annexation Committee, recommended approval of Academy Area and it was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Bailey, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary ordinance for annexation of the Academy Area. MOTION CARRIED I I I 162 AUBURN, WASHINGTON PARK BOARD COMMITTEE - BAILEY MONDAY NOVEMBER 17, 1969 Councilman Bailey, reporting for the Park Board Committee, said the equipment at the GSA property, including pumphouse equipment, should be declared surplus. It was moved by Bailey, seconded by Blakeney, that the equipment at GSA property purchased by the City of Auburn be declared surplus and the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for sale of surØlus equipment. MOTION CARRIED GOLF COURSE COMMITTEE - FITZSIMMONS It was moved by Fitzsimmons, seconded by Blakeney, that Engineering Estimate No.7 to Sprague, Inc., for the sum of $12,348.10 be paid, subject to approval of the Golf Course Committee and Engineering Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED STREET COMMITTEE - BLAKENEY It was moved by Blakeney and seconded by Nickson, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary ordinance restricting and limiting truck speed on Howard Road to 25 m.p.h. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Blakeney, Darling, Nickson, Bailey and Fitzsimmons, voting YES. Councilman Kline and Sonnemann voting NO. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Darling had no report for either Fire Committee or Municipal Building Committee but took this opportunity to remark about his term of office on the Council and respect for his fellow Councilmen and Mayor and wished the newly elected officials good luck. CODE AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE - NICKSON Councilman Nickson, reported for Code and Ordinance Committee, stated it was the recommendation of the Committee that Ordinance No. 2408 and 2409 be introduced only. Councilman Nickson explained Ordinance No. 2412 regarding Board of Adjustments and the Ordinance will clarify members and duties of the Board of Adjustments. OLD BUSINESS It was moved by Fitzsimmons, seconded by Blakeney, that Pay Estimate No.5 to Spragues, Inc., for Golf Course Irrigation in the amount of $5,281.44 be removed from the table and approved for payment, subject to approval of the Golf Course Committee and Engineering Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS Councilman Kline stated that as far as he could recall this is the first Council that served full two year terms without resignations and met their obligations and that is a commendable thing. Mayor Gaines announced that Mayor Elect Kersey will be sworn in at the next Council meeting under new business, with new Councilmen. It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Bailey, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary ordinance increasing the salary of the City Councilmen pay to $100.00 per month. Following brief discussions and opinions by members of the Council, Councilman Kline requested a roll call vote be taken. ROLL CALL VOTE: COUNCILMAN SONNEMANN AND BAILEY voting YES. COUNCILMEN FITZSIMMONS, BLAKENEY, NICKSON AND KLINE VOTING NO. MOTION FAILED Councilman Sonnemann submitted his resignation from the ~ard of Adjustments. 163 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY NOVEMBER 17, 1969 It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that the regignation of Councilman Sonnemann be accepted and the Mayor write a letter of thanks for years of fine service. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance No. 2407 entitled IIAN 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 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. 11 (Academy Area) It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Kline, that Ordinance No. 2407 be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. I MOTION CARRIED Ordinance No. 2408 entitled IIAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTIONS 3 AND 4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 2066 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, SAID SECTIONS AMENDED RELATING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES AND AUTHORITY TO IMPOUND VEHICLES WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN. II It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Darling that Ordinance No. 2408 be introduced only. MOTION CARRIED Ordinance No. 2409 entitled IIAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL AS PUBLIC NUISANCES OF ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED, OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES OR AUTOMOBILE HULKS OR PARTS THEREOF FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN; AND THE ASSESSMENT OF COSTS THEREFORE. 11 It was ~ved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that Ordinance No. 2409 be introduced only. MOTION CARRIED Ordi nance No. 2410 entitl ed IIAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING I SECTION 12 OF ORDINANCE NO. 2361 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, SAID SECTION AMENDED RELATING TO THE DUTI ES OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF AUBURN. 11 It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fitzsimmons, that Ordinance No. 2410 be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Ordinance No. 2411 entitled IIAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF AUBURN, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICA- TION THEREOF FROM A-l TO M-l. 11 (McCurdy Rezone) It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that Ordinance No. 2411 be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTI ON CARR I ED Ordinance No. 2412 entitled IIAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, DEFINING THEPBOWERS AND DUTIES OF SAID BOARD AND A PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED BY SAID BOARD AND THE MEANS OF APPEAL FROM THE DECISIONS THEREOF, AND REPEALING SECTION 35 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1702 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES INSOFAR AS THEY ARE IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS HEREOF. 11 It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that Ordinance No. 2412 be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. I MOTI ON CARR I ED MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Mayor Gaines called attention to the Council the request of the Flood Control Department for signature on the Water Shed Work Plan Agreement. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Fitzsimmons, that Mayor Gaines be authorized to sign the Water Shed Work Plan Agreement. MOTION CARRIED I I I 164 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY NOVEMBER 17, 1969 There being no further business to come before the Council it was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Fitzsimmons, that the meeting adjourn at 10:52 P.M. MOTION CARRIED APPROVED THIS 18TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1969 ~~/!~ } uJ ';ß&.N>fA--i City Clerk R~e.v..l £ ~~. ~ MAY 0 R