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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-16-1971 I I I AUBURN, WASHINGTON AUGUST 16, 1971 0"'" ;.) / I) "') ...' , MONDAY The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn convened at 8:00 P.M., in the Auburn City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kersey. Councilmen present: Councilman Kline, Sonnemann, Shaughnessy, Darling, Holman, Fiedler and Nickson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following correction should be made in the August 2, 1971 Council Minutes, Page 6, paragraph 3 and 4 under UTILITY COMMITTE, should read as follows: 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 granted to those two residences that have not hooked up to underground for six months from May 26 and that an indefinite delay 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 from May 26 be granted to those residents that have not hooked up to underground and that an indefinite delay be granted on the three phase pump until its current use of the property changes. It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Holman, that the August 2, 1971 Council Minutes be approved as corrected. MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on vacation of street right-of-way situate at 407 "M" Street S.E. submitted by petition of Arthur E. Heinle. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Fiedler, that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Darling, that the vacation of street right-of-way situate at 407 "M" Street S.E. be approved and the City Attorney be instructed to pre- pare necessary ordinance. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on Comprehensive Six-Year Street Plan. It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that the Comprehensive Six-Year Street Plan be approved as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE City Clerk Williams read letter from Edward J. Logan, Superintendent of Elections, advising that the office of City Treasurer will not appear on either the Primary or General Election ballot this year. This action based on the opinion of the Prosecuting Attorney at the request of Edward J. Logan. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fiedler, that the City Attorney be instructed to obtain a writ of mandamus on this matter and let the Court resolve it. The Council discussed the matter briefly and in the hope to clarify questions under the Optional Municipal Code, were in favor of this action. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED BID OPENINGS Bids were opened at 11:00 A.M., August 4, 1971, on Call for Bids on L.I.D. 257 for construction, "c" St. N.W. between 3rd & 8th St. N.W., with bids submitted as follows: BIDDER W. C. FROST CONST., CO. M. A. SEGALE CO. MORRIS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. C. J. ROCKEY CO., INC. TOTAL BID $79,877.85 81,864.08 86,556.27 95,914.07 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 254 AUBURN., WASHINGTON MONDAY AUGUST 16, 1971 of L.I.D. 257, "c" St. N. W. between 3rd & 8th Sts. N.W., be awarded to W. C. Frost Construction Co., Kent, Washington, on their low bid of $79,877.85, including applicable sales tax. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Holman, that the contract for construction of L.I.D. 257, "c" St. N. W. between 3rd & 8th Sts. N.W., be awarded to W. C. Frost Co., on their low bid of $79,877.85 including applicable tax, and that the bid bond of all but the three lowest bidders be returned immediately, and that upon signing of a contract the remaining bid bonds be returned. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Bids Bids were opened at 10:00 A.M., August 10,1971 on Call for Bids on wading pool con- struction, Les Gove Park with bids submitted as follows: BIDDER BROWN CONSTRUCTION CO. CALHOUN CONSTRUCTION CO. LINCOLN CONSTRUCTION CO. TOTAL BID $18,301.50 20,466.60 25,958.10 I The above bids were accompanied by Bid Bonds; the above bids include sales tax. Councilman Kline reported that the Finance Committee had reviewed the recommendation of the Director of Parks and Recreation and it was the recommendation of the Finance Committee that funds be taken from financing portion of funds for the park to provide the wading pool subject to the approval of the Planning, Beautification and Building Codes Committee. It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Darling, that the bid for wading pool construction be awarded to Brown Construction Co., and upon signing of a contract the remaining bid bonds be returned to the remaining bidders. Councilman Darling reported the Planning, Beautification and Building Codes Committee con- cur with this recommendation. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Bids were opened at 11:00 A.M., August 10, 1971 on Call for Bids on fencing for Cedar Lanes Park, with bids submitted as follows: BIDDER SUPERIOR FENCE OF WASHINGTON, INC. TOR-NADO FENCE CO. ALL CITY FENCE CO., INC. SAN JOSE STEEL CO., INC. TOTAL BID $6,748.90 8,240.94 8,353.91 8,454.0.5 I The above bids were accompanied by Bid Bonds; the above bids include sales tax. It was moved by Darling, seconded by Nickson, that the bid for fencing for Cedar Lanes Park be awarded to Superior Fence of Washington, Inc., and that the Bid Bond of San Jose Steel Co., Inc. be returned immediately, and upon signing of the contract the Bid Bonds of the two remaining low bidders be returned. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RECOMMENDATIONS The following items were submitted by the Director of Public Works for Council approval: Change Order No.1 to General Service Electric, Inc., St. Imp. 119 - improvements to three intersections, .for increase of $280.00. This covers E Main and M Street intersection, allowing for better passage around signal mast arm and curb removal. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that Change Order No. 1 to General Service I Electric, Inc., for increase of $280.00 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Change Order No.3 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc., St. Imp. 123 - 29th St. S. E. construction, for increase of $23.24 installation of valve box in paved area. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Holman, that Change Order No.3 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc., for increase of $23.24 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Change Order No.4 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc., St. Imp. 123- 29th St. S. E. for increase of $1,312.50, water service installation at property owner's request and totally reimbursable to the city. AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY AUGUST 16, 1971 2:35 It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Change Order No.4 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc., for increase of $1,312.50 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No. 4 on St. Imp. 101, 15th St. N.E.IN.W. construction, to M. A. Segale, Inc., for $247,910.29. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Pay Estimate No.4 to M. A. Segale, Inc., for $247,910.29 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED I Pay Estimate No.1 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc. on St. Imp. 120, 12th St. S. E. èonstruction for $22,962.83. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Holman, that Pay Estimate No.1 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc. on St. Impr. 120, for $22,962.83 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.4 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc. on St. Imp. 123, 29th St. S.E. construction for $35,366.43. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that Pay Estimate No. 4 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc. on St. Imp. 123 for $35,366.43 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Creation of LID 264, sanitary sewer, side sewers, pump station and necessary appurtenances on Auburn Way No. between 41st and D Sts., D St. between Auburn Way North and 49th St., 49th St. between D St. and Auburn Way North. It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Kline, that Creation of LID 264 be approved, and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary ordinance. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED I Authority to call for bids on L.I.D. 264, sanitary sewers North end of City. It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Holman, that the Public Works Director be authorized to call for bids on L.I.D. 264. It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that this matter be tabled until later in the meeting. MOTION CARRIED Approval of segregation of assessment in the total amount of $2,030.00, LID 208B, Assessment #11, for correction of legal description only. It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Nickson, that segregation of assessment #11 for correction of legal description be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The following items were submitted by the Director of Planning to call for Public Hearing: The request of S E & A Consulting Engineers for a preliminary plat of Green River Village Division #2, located on a parcel of land south of an extended line of 26th Street N.E. and east of "M" Street N. E. (Application No. P-2-7l) I The request of Standard Mining and Development Corporation to rezone from Unclassified to SPU for gravel removal parcels of property located southwest of 15th Street N. W. and the West Valley Highway. (Application No. 18-70) It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Fiedler, that request of S E & A Consulting Engineers and Standard Mining and Development Corporation be scheduled for Public Hearing at 8:00 P.M., September 7,1971. PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Kersey announced that a benefit variety show was held for the benefit of Mike Minat and that a variety show is scheduled on the 18th through the 22nd and anyone interested in participating please call TE 3-9093 or 631-0443. Mayor Kersey advised a proclamation by the Governor has been received proclaiming August 15 through August 20 as Voter's Registration Week. 256 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY AUGUST 16, 1971 COMMITTEE REPORTS AIRPORT COMMITTEE - KLINE Councilman Kline, reporting for Airport Committee, stated the Committee had discussed the non- conformance of users of the Airport to the traffic pattern as published in the rules and regulations for the airport. That a letter with an accompanying diagram will be mailed out with the billings for the month of August. The preliminary plans for the restaurant are proceeding and that finalization of design and plans will be consummated hopefully at the August 19, meeting. The Airport Hangar H-7 Bids were opened at 2:00 P.M., August 12,1971, with bids submitted as follows: BIDDER BAY BUILDERS EAST VALLEY CONST. FEDERAL CONST. CO. PLEMMONS CONST. CO. ROME CO. FRIEGANG CONST. CO. STROM CONST. CO. TOTAL BID $46,302.90 56,955.15 60,456.90 66,102.75 67,165.35 77,595.00 79,774.80 I The above bids were accompanied by Bid Bonds; the above bids include sales tax. The Airport Committee reviewed the bids submitted on Airport Hangar H-7 and it was the recommendation of the Airport Committee to award the contract for construction of Airport Hangar H-7 to Bay Buildins. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Holman, that the contract for construction of Airport Hangar H-7 be awarded to Bay Builders for the bid of $44,098.00 plus sales tax of $2,204.90 for total bid of $46,302.90 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Kline, seconded by Sonnemann, that the bid bonds of all but the three lowest bidders be returned at this time and upon consummation of a contract the remaining bid bonds be returned. I ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Darling requested his name be deleted from the minutes of the Airport Committee inasmuch as he was not present at the meeting. FINANCE COMMITTEE - KLINE The Finance Committee reviewed the request of the Finance Director to invest the sum of $700,000.00 in funds. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that the Finance Director the sum of $700,000.00 in funds, per request submitted by the Finance ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. be authorized to invest Director. MOTION CARRIED The Finance Committee reviewed the lease and approve rev~s~ng same between the City of Auburn and the White River Historical Society for real property. The Finance Committee recommend approval of the expenditure of the rema~n~ng funds in the Golf Course Construction Fund for the purposes of parking lot pavement, installation of drain tile and pond beautification and the Public Works Director be authorized to call for bids for these purposes. The Finance Committee reviewed the cost of refurnishing the vault in the Finance Department and the costs will be approximately $1,000.00 greater than had been anticipated and it was I moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that the City Treasurer be authorized to expend no more than $1,000.00 to refurnish the vault. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - SONNEMANN Councilman Sonnemann reporting for the Public Safety Committee, stated that as soon as the local dealers have price information on 1972 models, the Chief of Police is authorized to call for bids on five 1972 Police Patrol Cars, four to be delivered within sixty days after bid is awarded and one to be delivered after January 1, 1972. All present patrol cars will be traded in on the new vehicles, approved by the Committee. This all subject to the approval of the Finance Committee and Public Safety Committee, and subject to the price quotation. The Committee reviewed and unanimously recommend to the City Council that $6,000.00 be included in the Fire Department Budget for cross connections of water mains in the vicinity of Howard Road at the Ram site. This could result in removal of up to twenty-four deficiency points from the Washington Survey and Rating Bureau rating and is of primary benefit to the fire AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY AUGUST 16, 197~ r-')'Ï .... , i insurance rating for the City. Depending upon a legal opinion, this could be either budgeted directly for this purpose or budgeted as an increase of $6,000.00 more as hydrant rental with the understanding that the Water Department will use this added revenue to do this cross connecting. The Committee unanimously recommended approval of the Fire Department Budget with the exception of the Chief's request for three additional men. The Committee recommended approval of the overtime provision (for call back only) and the addition of $2,500.00 to the Police Department for air conditioning the Police Department offices. UTILITY COMMITTEE - SHAUGHNESSY I Councilman Shaughnessy stated the Committee reviewed the request for a delay for underground electrical at the Auburn City Limits on Green River Valley Road and it was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Darling, that the delay for underground electrical at the Auburn City Limits on Green River Valley Road be approved. MOTION CARRIED PLANNING, BEAUTIFICATION AND BUILDING CODES COMMITTEE - DARLING The Committee reviewed the surplus property at Auburn Way North and 15th Street N.E. and recommend to the Street Committee that the portion of property that would be surplus to the needed street right-of-way which was recently acquired from the Humble Oil Co., not be declared surplus at this time. The Committee reviewed the landscaping plan as submitted by the Washington Natural Gas Co., for a gas regulator located on lot 20 of Cameron village and the Committee recommend the plan as submitted by modified and to be approved by the Planning Director. The Committee reviewed the letter from the Auburn Chamber of Commerce requesting assistance in the watering of the recently completed landscaping project on West Main Street and the City will assist in watering these trees and encourage the property owners to get involved with the watering of these trees. I The Committee concurred with the monthly inspection report on gravel removal and directed the Planning Department to check with the Washington State Highway Department in regard to repair of the West Valley Highway at 15th Street N.W., hauling of gravel across this road by the contractor of the new freeway has caused considerable damage. The Committee recommend that during the next monthly inspection of gravel removal operations particular attention should be directed to mufflers on all equipment used in each operation. The Committee reviewed the 6 year goals in Planning and Community Development and also reviewed the requirements of the Washington State Nurserymen's Association Landscaping Awards Contest and more details regarding the City's participation and qualification for entry after beautification projects are completed, and if possible we will submit at a later date. MUNICIPAL BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE - HOLMAN Councilman Holman reported that it was the opinion of the Committee that it is not the time to ask for a bond issue for a new City Hall but early in 1972, providing the economic trend is improving, plans should start in earnest to finance the purchase of a site, an approximate figure at this time around $250,000.00. A target date for the bond issue would be November 1973, earlier if economic trend seems to indicate successful passage. If it becomes possible to finance a major portion of cost with Federal Funds a lesser amount of local money might be raised earlier, either by a bond issue or some other source. I It was moved by Darling, seconded by Holman, that the existing private roadway through the Forest Ridge Tor"'nhouse area be named "ELM STREET S.E.". The existing Elm Street S.E. south of Auburn Way South would continue South to the private roadway through the Townhouse area and continue South to the intersection with Forest Ridge Drive. Then Forest Ridge Drive would continue East and North to the intersection with the proposed Elm Street. MOTION CARRIED LICENSE AND DOG CONTROL COMMITTEE - FIEDLER Councilman Fiedler reported the Committee met and reviewed the letter from Elmer Stodd with regard to the care and impound of cats, together with letter from Jack Bereiter and memo from Mayor Kersey regarding the same matter. The Committee recommends the Council reinstate the requirement to license cats at a $2.00 fee and if a licensed cat is picked up by the Animal Warden the cat will be held for 72 hours. If the cat has no license it shall be the duty of the Animal Warden to dispose of the animal at his convenience and the City Attorney will draw up the necessary or(ünance for Council consideration at the next Council meeting. 258 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY AUGUST 16, 1971 GOLF COURSE COMMITTEE - NICKSON The Committee met to discuss the septic tank drain field at the Golf Course Club House and the Committee set priorities for completion work at the Golf Course. 1. Drain improvements on holes 4 and 3, the City will provide the machinery and the Golf Course will provide the labor; 2. Clean out snags and dead logs from East and South shore- line and dredge Southerly 30 ft. of bid pond. This work should not exceed $2,000.00. 3. Pave parking lot and driveway for approximately $4,700.00. 4. Other necessary drainage work as can be accomplished within the remaining funds. (Golf Course to provide labor) The above work will use the remaining monies in the Golf Course Construction Fund. When these funds are expended, the Golf Course Committee will consider itself disbanded. Funding for future work, if any, should be requested in the normal manner in the Park and Recreation portion of the budget. I It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Fiedler, that the Council authorize the Call for Bids for necessary materials to relieve the drainage problem at the Golf Course. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED STREET AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE - NICKSON Councilman Nickson, reporting for the Street andEngineering Committee, reviewed the matter of the proposed haul route agreement submitted by State Highway Department and it was the recommendation that disapproval of the request as presented be given as recommended by the Street and Engineering Committee. The Committee reviewed the request for a school bus loading zone on the North side of East Main Street and it was the recommendation of the Committee that an ordinance be prepared to accomplish this. Councilman Nickson reviewed the items of the Street Committee Minutes which were discussed at the meeting. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2575 It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that Ordinance No. 2575 entitled "AN ORDINANCE I OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR LAND RECLASSIFICATION UNDER RCW 84.34 FOR AGRICULTURAL LAND CURRENT USE ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATE WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN." be introduced only. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2576 It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Fiedler, that Ordinance No. 2576 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, GRANTING A SPECIAL PROPERTY USE PERMIT (SPU) FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, FOR A GAS UTILITY REGULATOR." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2577 It was moved by Holman, seconded by Nickson, that Ordinance No. 2577 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CODIFIED AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE 9.22.200 BY ADDING THERETO AN ADDITIONAL TWO HOUR NON-METERED PARKING ZONE." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2578 It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Nickson, that Ordinance No. 2578 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CODIFIED AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE 9.22.260 (b) BY I ADDING THERETO AN ADDITIONAL PASSENGER WADING ZONE ON EAST MAIN STREET." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Fiedler, Nickson, Kline, Shaughnessy, Darling and Holman voting YES. Councilman Sonnemann ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2579 It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fiedler, that Ordinance No. 2579 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF 12" SANITARY SEWERS, 6" SIDE SEWERS, PUMP STATION AND NECESSARY APPURTENANCES ON AUBURN WAY NORTH BETWEEN THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, W. M. AND "D" STREET N.E. AND ON "D" STREET N.E. BETWEEN AUBURN WAY NORTH AND 49TH STREET N.E. AND ON 49TH STREET N.E. BETWEEN "D" STREET N.E. AND AUBURN WAY NORTH, INSIDE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY; CREATING AND ESTABLISHING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 264; PROVIDING THE METH9D OF ASSESS- MENT IN SAID DISTRICT AND THE MODE OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND CREATING A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT FUND AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY AUGUST 16, 1971 25H THEREFOR." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 479 It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fiedler, that Resolution No. 479 entitled "A 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 DAVID SCHURR, FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 480 I It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Holman, that Resolution No. 480 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 1972-1977 BIENNIAL REVISIONS AND EXTENSIONS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE STREET PROGRAM OF THE CITY OF AUBURN PURSUANT TO RCW CHAPTER 35.77 OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Kline, that motion to authorize Public Works Director to call for bids on L.I.D. 264 be removed from the table. MOTION CARRIED ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Kersey adjourned the meeting at 9:40 P.M.. APPROVED TliIS" 17TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1971. Jt:>Á¡G~~ MAY 0 I I