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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
MAY 3, 1971
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The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn, convened at 8:00 P.M., in
the Auburn Ci ty Hall Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kersey.
Councilmen present: Councilman Kline, Sonnemann, Darling, Holman, Fiedler and Nickson.
Councilman Shaughnessy was excused.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Darling, seconded by Holman, that the Council Minutes of April 19, 1971
Council Meeting be approved as mailed.
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Kersey declared the Public Hearing open on Final Assessment Roll for LID 250
(K Street N.E. from 8th st. N.E. to Harvey Road), street, sanitary sewer and sidewalk
construction.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Fiedler, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by
be approved and confirmed and the City
ordinance approving and confi rming the
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting
Fiedler, that Final Assessment Roll for LID 250
Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary
assessment and assessment roll.
YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey declared the Public Hearing open on request of the City of Auburn to
establish a Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the area annexed to the City of Auburn
lying between South 277th Street and South 288th Street. (Comp 1-71)
The Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the approval of Comp 1-71, to
continue the existing Comprehensive Land Use Plan northward to the North City Limits at
South 288th Street.
City Clerk Williams read the following recommendations from the Planning Director for
the adoption of a Comprehensive Land Use Plan:
As shown on the attached Comprehensive Land Use map, we have projected our existing land
use plan north to include the area annexed. This extends to South 277th Street, which
has been designated as a common boundary between Auburn and Kent. We have also included
some Open Space adjacent to the Green River which is being purchased by Forward Thrust
as a portion of the North Green River Park.
The arterial and collector streets projected through the area north and south are a
continuation of Auburn Way North, "I" Street N.E.and "M" Street N.E. Together with the
east-west extehsion of South 285th Street these streets will provide a desirable grid to
provide traffic circulation within the area.
We hereby recommend that this Comprehensive Land Use Plan be adopted by Resolution and a
certified copy of the resolution and map be filed in the office of the King County Auditor.
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
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It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Kline, that the request of the City of Auburn to
establish a Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the area annexed to the City of Auburn lying
between South 277th Street and South 288th Street, be approved and the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare necessary resolution establishing Comprehensive Land Use Plan,
COMP 1-71.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
City Clerk Williams read Notice in Condemnation and for Trial Setting of State of
Washington vs. Lawrence Bogle, Kenneth P. Weeks, Phillips Dickenson, John G1ase and
Orlo B. Kellogg, all as Trustees of Jeff's Orphans Home; Arnold W. Davis and Betty Z.
Davis, his wife; Lance A. Davis and Patricia D. Davis, his wife; City of Auburn, a
Municipal Corporation.
City Attorney Bereiter informed the Mayor and Council this matter should be noted and
fil ed .
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City Clerk Williams read letter from State Department of Health regarding Water Improve-
ment No. 73, advising of approval of plans and specifications for project.
Mayor Kersey requested the letter be filed.
City Clerk Williams read letter from Auburn Elks Lodge 1808 requesting permission to have
the Carlson & Barnes five ring Circus perform on June 25, 1971.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fiedler, that request to have Carlson & Barnes five
ring Circus perform on June 25, 1971 be granted subject to concurrence of the License
Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
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City Clerk Williams read Zone Change Application from Sam F. Parker for change of
zoning classification from A-1 to M-l, property located at 3536 B Street N.W.; Application
for Land Classification from James L. Stewart, property located at 306 29th N.W., and
Application for Land Classification from George Kawasaki, property located at 4238
Auburn Way North.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fiedler, that Zone Change Application from Sam F.
Parker, and request of James L. Stewart and George Kawasaki be referred to the Planning
Commission for recommendation.
MOTION CARRIED
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mayor Kersey welcomed Bernie Chi1quist, Leading Knight of the Auburn Elks, to the Auburn
City Council Meeting.
BID OPENING
Bids were opened at 11:00 A.M., April 29,1971 on recall for bids for landscaping of
Auburn Way North beautification with bids submitted as follows:
E.P. & N. CONST.
FREIGANG
VALLEY CEMENT
BUCKLEY NURSERY
LANDSCAPING, INC.
OSAKA
$32,312.28
46,270.09
50,425.73
40,618.99
38,705.89
38,143.98
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The above bids included sales tax and all bids were accompanied by Bid Bonds.
The Planning Commission recommend that the bid be awarded to E.P.& N. Const., based
upon the recommendations of the landscape consultant, for the total amount of $32,312.28
including sales tax.
It was moved by Darling, seconded by Holman, that the bid be awarded to E.P. & N. Const.
for landscaping of Auburh Way North beautification in the amount of $32,312.28 including
sales tax, subject to review and approval of the Planning, Beautification and Building
Codes Committee.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilman voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Holman, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to sign a contract with E.P. & N. Const. and that immediately all but the three low
bidders be returned their Bid Bonds, and upon signing of the contract the remaining two
low bidders be returned their Bid Bonds, and all subject to concurrence and approval of
the Planning Beautification and Building Codes Committee of the Project.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMENDATIONS
The following items were submi tted for Council approval by the Director of Publi c Works, I
Pay Estimate No. 5 to Tri-State Construction Co. for construction of St. Imp. 122
(West Main Street) for $34,470.18.
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that Pay Estimate No. 5 to Tri-State
Construction of St. Imp. 122 in the sum of $34,470.18 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No. 3 to K10kstad Cement Contractors for construction of St. Imp. 124
(B St. S.W. Main to 3rd & 1st N.W.) for $18,969.73.
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Fiedler, that Pay Estimate No. 3 to Klokstad Cement
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Contractors for construction of St. Imp. 124 in the sum of $18,969.73 be approved
for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No.1 to General Service Electric, Inc. for construction of St.
Imp. 119 (improvements to three intersections) for $23,140.00.)
It was moved by
Electric, Inc.,
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that Pay Estimate No.1 to General Service
for construction of St. Imp. 119 for $23,140.00 be approved for payment.
All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No.1 to M.A. Sega1e, Inc. for construction of St. Imp. 101 (15th
St. N.E. N.W. street portion) for $62,003.48.
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that Pay Estimate No. 1 to M.A. Segale,
Inc. for construction of St. Imp. 101 in the sum of $62,003.48 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kersey declared the week beginning May 1, 1971 as Youth Week in the City of Auburn.
Mayor Kersey declared May 8, 1971 as Fire Service Recognition Day in the City of Auburn.
Mayor Kersey declared the week of May 9 through 15, 1971 as National Hospital Week in
commemoration of the Auburn General Hospital's 50th Anniversary within the City Limits
of the City of Auburn.
Mayor Kersey read letter from Mrs. Dean Patterson, American Association of university
Women, with $10.00 check enclosed for Auburn Beautification.
Mayor Kersey advised he would forward the check and letter to the Planning, Beautification
and Building Codes Committee.
Mayor Kersey read letter from Board of Certification of the American Water Works
Association, advising that Jerry L. Keesee, William L. Folkes and Robert M. Kindernecht
have completed a water works course at Green River College and commending these three
for their participation in this course.
Mayor Kersey read letter from the Department of Social and Health Services with enclosure
of Certificates of Competency to be presented to Keith Dunbar and Everett Effland for
successfully passing the written examination for water pollution control plant operators.
Mayor Kersey stated these men should be commended for participation in this program.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
AIRPORT COMMITTEE - KLINE
Councilman Kline, reporting for Airport Committee, stated the Committee recommends
approval of Resolution 468.
FINANCE COMMITTEE - KLINE
Councilman Kline, reporting for Finance Committee, stated he would make the following
motions predicated on the majority approval of the Finance Committee.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that the Council approve the part time
staff as presented for the Parks and Recreation Department.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that the City Treasurer be authorized to
invest the sum of $200,000.00 Airport Construction Funds not to exceed 90 days.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
The Finance Committee refer back to the City Council the matter relative to the
disposition of vehicle #201.
The Finance Committe recommends approval of the expenditure of $18,000.00 for the
purchase of an Eductor.
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It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, subject to the concurring written legal opinion
of the City Attorney that it is legal to purchase on the bid of the City of Kent an Eductor
and a truck chassis on a State Bid, that the Public Works Department be authorized to
purchase an Eductor on the City of Keht's bid and a truck chassis on a State Bid, and if
one or the other or both purchases are unsuccessful that the City Clerk be authorized to
call for bids for the purchase of same.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fiedler, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to enter into an agreement with Leonard Construction Co. to construct a roof over the
pen areas of the Animal shelter.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
Councilman Kline reported that it was the recommendation of the Finance Committee that the
conversion of the furnace at City Hall from Black oil to Gas was an administrative matter
and that the Mayor should accomplish this which will result in cleaner air, and better
operation of our furnace with less problem.
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UTILITY COMMITTEE - SHAUGHNESSY
Councilman Kline, reporting for Chairman Shaughnessy, announced the Utility Committee will
meet at 7:30 P.M., Wednesday, May 5, 1971.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - SONNEMANN
Councilman Sonnemann reporting for the Committee, stated the Committee recommend approval
of the repair of the roof at the Fire Station and purchase of new drapes in the fire
station, of which were included in the 1971 Budget.
MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMMITTEE - HOLMAN
Councilman Holman, reporting for the Municipal Building Committee, stated the Committee
have discussed the matter of the use of the two lots adjacent to the City Hall Building
and the possibility of loss of the use of same and the Committee concluded that the
City should purchase these two lots.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Fiedler, that the Mayor be authorized to start 1
proceedings to purchase Lot 1 and 2, Block 1 of L.W. Ballard Addition to the Town
of Slaughter for the approximate sum of $62,000.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
Councilman Holman reported the Committee is convinced the City is not meeting safety
requirements and it is necessary to add one or two fire escapes at the approximate
price of $600 to $650.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Kline, that the Mayor proceed to obtain the fire
escapes subject to approval of building permit for same.
MOTION CARRIED
LICENSE, ANIMAL CONTROL AND CIVIL DEFENSE COMMITTEE - FIEDLER
Councilman Fiedler reported the Committee met May 3, 1971 and considered and approved
the license of Fred DeMarco for Merchant Patrol License.
STREET AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES - NICKSON
Councilman Nickson reporting for Street and Engineering Committee, stated the Committee
considered the closure of the left-turn land from Auburn Way North onto Harvey Road and
15th N.E. and the Committee recommended the staff go ahead with such a plan during the
working hours until such time as an alternate haul route can or may be established.
The Committee considered the conversion of city equipment to L.P. Gas and authorized
conversion of the mobile sweeper and the 5 yard Chev. Dump Truck.
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The Committee considered the acquisition of a 15 foot wide lane between Hemlock Street
S.E. and Scenic Drive (South of Forest Villa 3 Plat) and the Committee recommends
purchase of this lane.
The Committee reviewed the proposed U.A.B. Project for Ellingson Road ( Pacific Avenue
to "A" Street S.E.) and directed the staff to prepare for submittal of a project
prospectus.
The Commi ttee reviewed the repair of Oravetz Road, portion Wes t of intersection wi th "R"
St. S.E., in the amount of approximately $3,475.00, and it was the recommendation of the
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Committee to proceed with the repair.
The Committee considered the improvement of 22nd Street N.E., West of Auburn Way North,
to construct a 44 foot street with curb and gutter and two inches of asphaltic concrete
and it was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that the Public Works Department be
authorized to advertise for bids for improvement of 22nd Street N.E.
MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, that request of Broadway Holding Company
for grading, being application 12-71, be scheduled for Public Hearing at 8:00 P.M., May 17,
1971.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Fiedler, Sonnemann and Holman voting YES.
Councilman Nickson, Kline and Darling voting NO.
Mayor Kersey voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that Council reconsider the motion to
approve the request of the City of Auburn for a Special Property Use Permit for fill
material removal.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Fiedler, that this matter be tabled until the
next meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Sonnemann, Holman and Fiedler voting YES.
Councilman Darling, Nickson and Kline voting NO.
Mayor Kersey voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(Listed on Agenda as 2544)
It was moved by Darling, seconded by Fiedler, that Ordinance No. 2548 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, REPEALING SUB SECTION (B) OF SECTION 2
OF AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2175 AND ADDING A NEW SUB SECTION (B) TO SECTION 2 OF SAID
ORDINANCE NO. 2175, PASSED THE 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1968, WHICH CHANGES THE BUILDING
PERMIT FEES IN THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1967 EDITION, ADOPTED BY SAID ORDINANCE NO.
2175." be introduced only.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2545
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Holman, that Ordinance 2545 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING AN "EQUIPMENT RESERVE
FUND" FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCUMULATING MONIES EITHER BY ALLOCATION FROM GENERAL
REVENUES OF THE CITY OR FROM TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS OF THE CITY TO HAVE MONEY
ON HAND TO REPLACE WORN OUT MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT OR FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING
NEW MUNICIAPL EQUIPMENT WHICH IS OVER AND ABOVE MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY
OWNED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON." be introduced only.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2546
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that Ordinance No. 2546 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADDING A NEW SECTION TO CHAPTER 8.18 OF THE
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PERTAINING TO OBSTRUCTION OF
SIDEWALKS AND MAKING SECTIONS 4401 THROUGH 4406 OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE,1967 EDITION,
A SPECIFIC PROVISION OF AND EXEMPTION TO SAID CODIFED CHAPTER 8.18 OF THE ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON." be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2547
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Holman, that Ordinance No. 2547 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CODIFIED AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE
9.22.260 (a) BY ADDING THERETO AN ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE ON "B" STREET S. W. "
be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 468
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Nickson, that Resolution 468 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 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES CONTRACT AGREEMENT
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BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND ARCHIE J. FRY, ARCHITECT, TO PERFORM PROFESSIOÑAL
SERVICES." be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL. OF VOUCHERS AND TRANSFERS
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Sonnemann, that the Voucher Approval and Depart-
ment List in the sum of $596,314.93 be approved for payment. Claims Checks Nos.
467 to 500; 801 to 835; totaling $548,607.08; and Claims Checks No.s 901 thru 993;
995 thru 1135 totaling $46,600.63 and H.U.D. Check #111 in the amount of $1107.22.
Payroll Checks in the amount of $141,298.01--Checks Nos. 1446 thru 1919.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that Ordinance No. 2539 entitled
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR
THE CONDEMNATION OF A TRACT OF LAND BY THE CITY OF AUBURN FOR STREET PURPOSES
AT THE INTERSECTION OF AUBURN WAY NORTH AND HARVEY ROAD" be adopted. (Introduced
April 5, 1971)
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
City Clerk Williams read Zone Change Application from Bonjorni, Burgeson and Fiori,
for change of zoning classification from A-l to C-1, property located at 3204
Auburn Way North.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fiedler, that Zone Change Application from
Bonjorni, Burgeson and Fiori be referred to the Planning Commission.
MOTION CARRIED
There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting was
adjourned by the Mayor at 9:45 P.M.
Approved this 4th day of May, 1971.
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