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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
MONDAY
AUGUST 2, 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: Councilmen Kline, Sonnemann, Shaughnessy, Darling, Holman, Fiedler
and Nickson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Darling, seconded by Fiedler, that the Minutes of July 19, 1971 Council
Meeting and the July 26, 1971 Special Council Meeting be approved as mailed.
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MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on request of James L. Stewart for land reclassi-
fication under RCW 84.34 for Agricultural Lands Current Use Assessment a parcel of property
located at 306 29th Street N. W. (Application No. 14-71)
The Planning Commission recommends approval of this request provided that the owner agree
and covenant the following conditions that shall be binding on their heirs, successors and
assigns for the period of time that their property is used for agricultural purposes under
provisions of Chapter 84.34, Laws of the State of Washington.
1. In the event that the City and/or the adjacent property owners desire to extend any
street designated as arterial, secondary arterial or collector street on the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan adopted by the City of Auburn or any amendments thereto
adopted after public hearing thereon; the owner their heirs, successors or assigns
shall dedicate to the City of Auburn for street purposes the right-of-way necessary
for the extension of the aforesaid streets through their property.
2.
If an existing City street abutts or extends through the parcel of land requesting class-
ification and said street right-of~way does not meet the minimum right-of-way width as
prescribed by the City of Auburn Street Committee policy, the owner, their heirs,
successors and assigns shall dedicate to the City of Auburn for street purposes
sufficient right-of-way to meet minimum requirements at such time as the City and/or
adjacent property desire to improve said street or streets by Local Improvement
District or other means.
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3. The owner, their heirs, successors or assigns shall agree to participate in any Local
Improvement District for the installation of public utilities and/or street improvements
by signing a petition requesting said improvements when said petition is initiated by
property owners in the vicinity of the owner's property.
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Darling, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
Brief discussion followed with George Schuler, Planning Director, giving an explanation of
land reclassification under RCW 84.34 and Representative Shinpoch reporting on the
matter as same became law.
It was moved by Fiedler, that request of James L. Stewart be tabled.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fiedler, to suspend the rule for discussion of the motion.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Holman, that the City Attorney be instructed to draw
up necessary ordinance to implement reclassification under RCW 84.34 for Agricultural Lands
Current Use Assessment.
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It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fiedler, that the motion be amended to add that the
City Attorney be instructed to render a legal opinion on the law to Mr. Stewart.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT.
MOTION CARRIED
VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on the request of Washington Natural Gas Company
to rezone from Suburban Residential (County Classification) to SPU for a gas utility
regulator, a parcel of property located at Cameron Village, 3509 Lemon Tree Lane.
(Application No. 18-71)
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The Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the approval of the request of Washing-
ton Natural Gas Co. with the following conditions:
1. That prior to the issuance of a building permit plot plans, exterior elevations and land-
scaping be submitted to the Planning, Beautification and Building Codes Committee of the
City Council for approval, modification or rejection.
2. The owner be required to plant, cause to grow and provide maintenance of the landscaping
to be installed.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Fiedler, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
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It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that the City Attorney be instructed to draw
up necessary ordinance granting rezone request of Washington Natural Gas Company to rezone
from Suburban Residential (County Classification) to SPU for a gas utility regulator a
parcel of property located at Cameron Village, 3509 Lemon Tree Lane and the recommendations
of the Planning Commission be a part of the ordinance.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on request of Robert C. Kline, Jr., for a prelim-
inary plat of a parcel of property located on Aaby Drive. (Application No. P-1-7l)
The Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Robert Kline.
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Darling, seconded by Holman, that the request of Robert C. Kline, Jr.,
for a preliminary plat be approved and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary
ordinance.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Darling, Holman, Fiedler, Sonnemann and Shaughnessy voting YES.
Councilman Nickson abstained for the reason of adjacent property owner.
Councilman Kline abstained.
MOTION CARRIED
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CORRESPONDENCE
City Clerk Williams read petition submitted by Paulette Allie for installation of street
light in King County Housing Project located at 8th Street S. E.
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Fiedler, that the petition be referred to the Street
Committee and the Police Department submit recommendation with regard to installation of
street light at this location.
MOTION CARRIED
City Clerk Williams read letter from M. A. Reiersgard regarding the dog law.
Mayor Kersey requested the matter be referred to the Animal Warden.
City Clerk Williams read letter from White River Buddhist Church regarding Japanese Cultural
Dance Festival to be held August 7, 1971.
Mayor Kersey requested the letter be filed.
City Clerk Williams read letters from Department of Social and Health Services, Division
Health, and State Department of Ecology regarding Street Improvement #120, LID 259 and
260, and approval of plans and specifications for project.
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Mayor Kersey requested the letters be referred to the Department of Public Works.
City Clerk Williams read letter from Boundary Review Board regarding proposed annexation
#42 (Northlake) Lakehaven Sewer District.
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Mayor Kersey requested the letter be referred to the Department of Public Works.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mayor Kersey welcomed candidates for Council Position #2, John Lea and Robert Amschler,
who stood and introduced themselves to those present at the Council Meeting.
Mayor Kersey asked Wilbur Nichols to tell the Council about the awards the Elks Lodge had
recei ved .
Wilbur Nichols, Exalted Ruler of the Auburn Elks Lodge advised that the Elks Lodge had
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received honors in awards--being overall winner of youth activities; placing 2nd in
presentation of Youth Scrapbook; placing 3rd in Flag Day Program, (this implies to
what our flag stands for). Mr. Nichols pointed out all awards were judged by National
Judges for lodges over 2000 membership.
Roberta Morley, City Historian, advised there is great demand for a new updated City
History Book and requested consideration be given for funds to help defray costs for
preparing the book.
BID OPENING
Bids were opened at 11:00 A.M., July 28, 1971, on Call for Bids on L.I.D. 261 for
sanitary sewer in 15th St. N.E./N.W. vicinity, with bids submitted as follows:
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BIDDER
MORRIS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
W. C. FROST CONSTRUCTION CO.
F. COLUCCIO CONSTRUCTION CO.
C. J. ROCKEY CO., INC.
SELECT CONTRACTORS, INC.
T & E CONSTRUCTION CO.
HAROLD KAESER CO.
TOTAL BID
$45,555.30
49,108.50
55,688.27
56,886.90
60,666.90
63,468.35
75,950.70
The above bids were accompanied by Bid Bonds; the above bids include sales tax.
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the contract for construction
of LID 261 be awarded to Morris Construction Co., Inc., on their low bid of $45,555.30.
It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Holman, that Morris Construction Co., Inc. be
awarded the contract for construction of LID 261 on their low bid of $45,555.30 and that
the bid bonds of all but the three lowest bidders be returned immediately, and upon signing
of a contract the bid bonds of the two remaining bid bonds of the two remaining bidders
be returned.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMENDATIONS
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following items were submitted by the Director of Public Works for Council approval:
Pay Estimate No.3 to General Service Electric, Inc., for construction of St. Imp.
119, three intersection improvements & signalization, for $11,893.25.
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Darling, that Pay Estimate No. 3 to General Service
Electric, Inc., for $11,893.25 be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No.1, final, to W. C. Frost Construction Co. for construction of St. Imp.
137, 22nd st. N.E. between Auburn Way No. & "E" St. N.E. & "E" St. N.E. storm sewer,
for $10,799.37.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that Pay Estimate No.1, final, to W. C. Frost
Construction Co. for $10,799.37 be approved for payment, and the City accept the project
as complete and that the retained percentage amounting to $1,199.93 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 CARRIED
Authority to hold public hearing on Comprehensive Six Year Street Plan, hearing to
be held August 16, 1971.
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It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that Public Hearing be held on Comprehensive
Six Year Street Plan at 8:00 P.M., August 16, 1971.
PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kersey read letter received from Larry Huwe, Tournament Director, for Annual Auburn
Invi tational Softball Tournament, extending thanks for the help provided by the Ci ty of
Auburn, the Parks and Recreation Departments and submitting Certificate of Appreciation for
Mayor to present to Len Chapman.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
AIRPORT COMMITTEE - KLINE
Councilman Kline reporting for the Airport Committee stated the Committee discussed
application for funds from the Washington State Aeronautics Commission and the matter will
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be investigated and studied further prior to submitting application for same.
The Committee reviewed the plans and specifications for building H-7 at the Airport and bids
will be opened at 2:00 P.M., August 12, 1971.
The Committee discussed an architectural services contract for the proposed new restaurant
complex at the airport and the City Attorney is reviewing the matter and upon recommenda-
tion of the City Attorney, a contract will be considered for signing.
The Airport Committee recommends that the fuel contract with Standard Oil Company be
extended for two years.
The Committee discussed and considered the proposal from Mr. Ted Smith to operate an
inspection, light repair and mechanical examination facility at the airport and Mr.
Chipperfield was directed to advise Mr. Smith of the termination of the existing lease
agreement with Aviation General and advise date lease agreement would be up for renewal
so his application could be considered at that time.
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Mr. Chipperfield presented to the Committee a proposal by Al Morrison, John Moore and Al
Courter to operate an aircraft dealership at the airport and inasmuch as the City has a
lease agreement with Aviation General to operate a maintenance facility and lease agree-
ment with Auburn Flight Service guaranteeing them the sole right to sell new and used air-
craft on the airport, Mr. Chipperfield was directed to advise Messrs. Morrison, Moore
and Courter by letter of the termination date of the two lease agreements and that should
they desire to make proposal then they could be considered to operate this facility at
the airport.
FINANCE COMMITTEE - KLINE
Councilman Kline reported the Committee considered the request of the Public Safety
Committee for authorization to Call for Bids for police cars and it was the recommendation
of the Finance Committee that authorization be given to call for bids for police vehicles
at this time within the scope of the 1971 budget and that any additional requirements be
budgeted for 1972.
The Committee referred the offer of Mr. Samuel Russ to sell or lease to the City a build-
ing at West Main Street and A Street N.W. to the Building Committee for study.
The Finance Committee recommend approval of the voucher approval list and departmental
expenditure list in the amount of $930,124.26.
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The Finance Department budget for the year 1972 was reviewed and approved as a preliminary
budget and the Committee recommend and authorize the expenditure of $1,200.00 at this
time for the renovation of the Treasurer's vault with the installation of a four-hour
fire door and removal of wooden shelving and replacement with metal shelving and storage
wi thin the vaul t.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Holman, that the Finance Director be authorized to
expend the sum not to exceed $1,200.00 to renovate the vault.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
The Committee requested the Finance Director to prepare for the Committee a resume of
the various departmental budgets proposed for 1972 showing separately items of labor
and capital expenditures.
The Committee took no action on a proposed program of the Employment Security Department
to involve the City of Auburn on a 50% reimburseable basis.
UTILITY COMMITTEE - SHAUGHNESSY
Councilman Shaughnessy reported the Committee had discussed Water Improvement NO. 80,
lowering water line at Lund Road and S.R. 18 and the Committee authorized obtaining
quotes and contracting for Water Improvement No. 80.
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The Committee reviewed the cost of telemetering and interconnection of water mains at ram
site and the irector of Public Works was requested to report these to the Public Safety
Committee and the Fire Chief for purposes of consideration for rating with the Washington
Surveying Bureau.
The Committee reviewed underground electrical service at 37th Street N.W. and it was the
decision of the Committee to recommend to the City Council that a ,delay be rranted to
those two residences that have not hooked up to underground/£~~ îb~tm~£t~~de~~i~~Yd~~ay
be granted on the three phase pump until its current use of the property changes.
It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Darling, that a six months' delay from May 26,
1971 be granted to those residents that have not hook d . t d
d f' 't d 1 e up 0 un erground and that an in-
ehLnL e e ay be granted on the three phase pump until its current u£e of rhe ,Droperty
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It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Darling, that maintenance contracts for
chlorination equipment be renewed for a period of one year from its present expiration date.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Darling, that the Water Division Supervisor be
authorized to attend the water treatment workshop to be held in Portland, Oregon,
October 20 and 21, subject to approval of the Public Works Director.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
The Committee recommend the vacant positions in water and sewer divisions be filled,
namely; the vacancy of Ken Garner and LeRoy Heinz.
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The Chairman of the Utility Committee advised the Algona Sewage Lift Station has been
completed and is now in operation.
PLANNING, BEAUTIFICATION AND BUILDING CODES COMMITTEE - DARLING
Councilman Darling advised the next meeting will be August 12, 1971 at 7:30 P.M.
MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMMITTEE- HOLMAN
Councilman Holman announced the Committee will meet August 4, 1971 at 7:30 P.M.
LICENSE, ANIMAL CONTROL AND CIVIL DEFENSE COMMITTEE - FIEDLER
The Committee met August 9, 1971 to review the new gambling law and it was the recommenda-
tion of the Committee the ordinance regarding bingo, raffles and other games of skill be
introduced and adopted and that those who will have bingo games will register with the
Police Department.
STREET AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE - NICKSON
Councilman Nickson, reporting for Street and Engineering Committee, reviewed items in the
minutes, and further consideration will be given to the matter of on-street parking on
Auburn Way North between 1st and 2nd Streets N. E. and it was the recommendation of the
Committee that the City Attorney prepare a new ordinance on parking for consideration of
the Council.
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The Committee discussed the matter of the proposed haul route agreement over Howard Road
northerly to Auburn Way South and northwesterly and concern with regard to restriction
of hauling time from 7:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M., and a letter will be transmitted to
the Highway Department in an effort to coordinate hours of hauling. This matter will
receive further consideration.
The letter to the Council from Mr. Armstrong, Manager of Leisure Manor, was reviewed
and a letter to be transmitted to Mr. Armstrong to the effect that the City has no
jurisdiction over Indian land, State land and permits granted by the County prior to
annexation, and also, the suggested alternate route only moves the problem adjacent to
another residential area. The letter is to indicate the intention of the Committee to
do those things that are within their jurisdiction and to bring to the attention of the
pit operator and/or hauling operator or operators the problem as outlined in the
complaint against the use of Howard Road as a haul route.
The Committee reviewed the matter of the King County Horizontal Survey and various
agencies of government in King County and King County and local jurisdictions propose
to share in the cost along with Federal participation. Auburn's share for the three
phases (reconnaissance, satellite station establishment, and primary station tie-in
from satellite stations)would be $3,342.00. This amount is part of the 1972 budget.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 2572
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Fiedler, that Ordinance No. 2572 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING SECTION 810, UNIFORM BUILDING CODE,
VOLUME I, 1970 EDITION PERTAINING TO "OPEN PLAN EDUCATIONAL BUILDING"" be introduced and
adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2573
It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Darling, that Ordinance No. 2573 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CODIFIED AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE
10.08 (WATER--REGULATION AND RATES) BY ADDING NEW PORTIONS THERETO AND BY DELETING
PORTIONS THEREOF" be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES
MOTION CARRIED
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ORDINANCE NO. 2574
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, that Ordinance No. 2574 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, REQUIRING THE REGISTRATION OF ALL PERSONS,
COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE AUBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEN SUCH PERSONS, COMPANIES
OR ORGANIZATIONS PLAN ON ENGAGING IN FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE USE OF BINGO
GAMES, RAFFLES, AND OTHER GAMES OF SKILL AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 280, LAWS OF 1971,
EXTRAORDINARY SESSION (HB 291) AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF" be
introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 477
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It was moved by Kline, seconded by Holman, that Resolution No. 477 entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE, ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY, A "RENEWAL OF AIRPORT DEALER AGREEMENT" WITH STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF
CALIFORNIA, FOR THE SALE OF AIRCRAFT ENGINE FUEL AND LUBRICATING PRODUCTS AT THE AUBURN
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT" be adopted and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the
agreement with Standard Oil Company, and after the agreement is signed by Standard Oil
Company, the City Attorney be instructed to record the agreement.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 478
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Resolution No. 478 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE PROPOSED VACATION OF STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN" be introduced and
adopted.
TOLL 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 Department list
in the sum of $930,124.26 be approved for payment. Claims Warrants #1289 through 1300 in
the amount of $659,734.70, #779 through 800 in the amount of $55,909.47, #1136 through I
1164 in the amount of $152,979.09 and Warrant Nos. 1770 through 1949 in the amount of
$61,501.00; a total of $930,124.26. Payroll checks Nos. 2922 through 3408 in the amount
of $145,370.78.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
City Clerk Williams read Zone Change Application for rezoning land in Forest Villa area
from R-2 to P-l for Park Purposes.
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Fiedler, that the rezone request be referred to the
Planning Commission for recommendation.
City Clerk Williams read letter from Department of Health regarding LID 257 relating to
Wa ter Main Replacement at" C" St. N. W., North from 3rd St. N. W.
Mayor Kersey requested the letter be referred to Public Works Department.
There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting was adjourned by
Mayor Kersey at 9:10 P.M.
APPROVED THIS 3RD DAY OF AUGUST, 1971.
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