HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-04-1971
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The regular meeting of the City Council
the Auburn Ci ty Council Chambers.
MONDAY
OCTOBER 4, 1971
of the City of Auburn convened at 8:00 P.M., in
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kersey.
Councilmen present: Councilman Kline, Sonnemann, Shaughnessy, Darling, Holman, Fiedler
and Nickson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Holman corrected Page 6 of September 20 Council Minutes, under DEPARTMENT HEAD
REPORTS, third paragraph, seconded by Nickson. Should be corrected to read "seconded by
Kline" .
Mr. Hal Millen, Auburn Globe
paragraph which should read:
reporter for the Tacoma News
News, pointed out correction
"Mayor Kersey at this point
Tribune, and Bruce McMichael
to be made on page 6, third
introduced Mr. Jerry Pugnetti,
from Radio Station KASY".
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It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, that the Minutes of September 20, 1971
Council Meeting be approved as amended.
CORRESPONDENCE
City Clerk Williams read letter from Rainier Asphalt Paving Co., expressing appreciation
for prompt and efficient assistance in an accident and particularly to Officer J. D.
Christin.
Mayor Kersey requested the letter be filed with copy to the Police Department.
City Clerk Williams read letter from Pat Nevins requesting consideration of segregation
of assessment for LID No. 210, Assessment No.2 in the total sum of $1,669.74.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Nickson, that segregation of assessment be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mr. Herman Nirschl, 4005 Auburn Way North, with group of residents from that area,
voiced complaints about highway traffic being closed for six weeks on Auburn Way North
for construction work being performed on an LID, and the effect this closure was having
on employees, customers and economy, and traffic congestion.
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Others voicing objections were Mrs. Stewart of Milroy Florists, Jim Carpenter, Mr.
MCMonigle, Mr. George Garrison, and they requested some action be taken to alleviate the
bad situation.
Mayor Kersey advised the public that one of the reasons for taking another route is
so that the job can be accomplished quicker.
Brief discussion followed with suggestions as to signs, one-lane traffic, detour,
and discontinuation of construction work at 3:30 P.M., shift work, and various other
suggestions that might be workable to alleviate the situation.
The Council agreed the matter should be referred to Mayor Kersey and the Public Works
Department.
BID OPENING
Bids were opened at 11:00 A.M., September 30,1971 on Call for Bids for construction
of LID 262 and 263 wi th bids submi tted as follows:
W. C. FROST CONSTRUCTION CO.
DOOLITTLE CONSTRUCTION CO.
PACIFIC PAVING CO.
MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO.
$33,745.25
36,322.50
37,987.50
49,287.25
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The above bids included sales tax; the above bids were accompanied by bid bonds.
The Director of Public Works advises no definite recommendation will be made until
they are able to investigate alternate means of funding the projects.
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Fiedler, that the bids for LID 262 and 263 be
referred to the Street Committee for recommendation.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Sonneman , that the Bid Bond of Merlino Construction
Co. be returned immediately.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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RECOMMENDATIONS
The following recommendation was submitted by the Planning Director to Call for
Public Hearing:
The request of the Auburn Park Board to rezone from R-2 to P-l for Park purposes,
parcels of property located east of Hemlock Street Southeast, between Auburn
Way South and 21st Street Southeast. (Application No. 21-71)
It was moved by Darling, seconded by Fiedler, that Public Hearing be held at 8:00 P.M.
October 18, 1971.
MOTION CARRIED
The following items were submitted by the Director of Public Works for Council Approval:
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Change Order No.1 to Morris Construction Co. for construction of LID 261, sanitary
sewers in 15th St. N.E./N.W. area for increase of $174.00 for raising two manholes
to finished grade.
It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Kline, that Change Order No.1 to Morris
Construction Co. for increase of $174.00 be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Change Order No.2 to C. J. Rockey Construction Co. for construction of St. Imp. 120,
12th Street S.E. from "A" to "M" for increase of $417.87.
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Holman, that Change Order No.2 to C. J. Rockey
Construction Co. for increase of $417.87 be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Change Order No.1 to W. C. Frost Construction Co. for construction of LID 257,
street construction on CSt. N. W., for increase of $860.00.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that Change Order No. 1 to W. C. Frost
Construction Co. for increase of $860.00 be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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Pay Estimate No.1 to W. C. Frost Construction Co. for construction of LID 257,
street construction on CSt. N. W. from 3rd to 8th Sts. N.W. for $39,075.90.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Nickson, that Pay Estimate No. 1 to W. C. Frost
Construction Co. for $39,075.90 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No.1 to Bay Builders, Inc. for construction of Airport Hangar #7 for
$22,186.49.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Pay Estimate No.1 to Bay Builders,
Inc. for $22,186.49 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No. 6 to M. A. Segale, Inc. for construction of St. Imp. 101, (15th St.
N.E./N.W.) for $132,064.36,
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Darling, that Pay Estimate No. 6 to M. A. Segale,
Inc., for $132,064.36 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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Pay Estimate No.4 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc. for construction of St. Imp. 120,
12th St. S. E. from "A" to "M" Sts. for $14,250.05.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Nickson, that Pay Estimate No.4 to C. J. Rockey Co.,
Inc. for $14,250.05 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No.7 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc. for construction of St. Imp. 123,
29th St. S. E. from "A" to "R" Sts., for $25,557.58.
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Holman, that Pay Estimate No.7 to C. J. Rockey Co.,
Inc. for $25,557.58 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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Pay Estimate No. 1 to Brown Construction Co. for wading pool construction at Les Gove
Park for $1,100.33.
It was moved by Darling, seconded by Fiedler, that Pay Estimate No.1 to Brown Construction
Co., for $1,100.33 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No. 1 (final) to Morris Construction Co. for LID 261 (sanitary sewer
construction) 15th St. N. E. area for $38,017.84.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Pay Estimate No.1 (final) to
Morris Construction Co. for $38,017.84 be approved for payment, and the City accept the I
project as complete, and that the retained percentage amounting to $4,001.88 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
Pay Estimate No. 1 (final) to Jim Biggar, Inc. for construction of St. Imp. 141,
(storm sewer 26th St. S.E. area) for $2,682.99.
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that the City accept the project as
complete and that Pay Estimate No.1 (final) to Jim Biggar, Inc. for $2,682.99 be
approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $298.11 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 receive bids on disposal of surplus vehicles Nos. 201 and 204.
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that the Director of Public Works be
authorized to receive bids on disposal of surplus vehicles Nos. 201 and 204.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Co unci lmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Authority to hold Public Hearing on L.I.D. 261 assessment roll on December 6, 1971.
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It was moved by Holman, seconded by Kline, that Public Hearing be held December 20,
1971 on L.I.D. 261 assessment roll, at 8:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Sonnemann, that Section 1.04.090 be referred to the
City Attorney for legal opinion and revised if necessary.
MOTION CARRIED
PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kersey advised it was not known if there will be a work session next Monday night.
Mayor Kersey announced the Council Committee and Board meetings scheduled for the next
two weeks.
Mayor Kersey advised that the City Attorney from Kent has rendered a legal opinion
on the legality of an interim agreement for bus service.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fiedler, that the City Attorney investigate the
legality of our entering into a contract for bus service with King County.
MOTION CARRIED
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
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AIRPORT COMMITTEE - KLINE
Councilman Kline, reporting for Airport Committee advised the Committee discussed
extension of Aviation General lease for space to operate a maintenance facility and
further discussion will be had on this matter at the next Airport Committee Meeting.
The storage hangar building H-7 is progressing and Mr. Chipperfield reported he has
eleven of the seventeen units rented at this time with tenants waiting to occupy.
FINANCE COMMITTEE - KLINE
The Finance Committee reviewed the presentation by Gene Williams for the Public
Employment Program and the need for establishing a special fund for the purpose of
paying the em~loyees under this program.
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It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that the Finance Director be authorized
and directed to establish a reimbursable fund for the purpose of paying employees
hired under the Public Employment Program.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Holman, that the Finance Director be authorized to
purchase Finance Warrants as follows:
Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund
Cemetery Endowed Care Fund
Arterial Street Fund
LID Guaranty Fund
Sewer Cumulative Reserve Fund
Cemetery Fund
Current Expense Fund
$9,292.48
3,000.00
2,715.46
3,270.05
13,225.67
5,000.00
8,767.14
ROLL CALL VOTE : All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
The Finance Committee reviewed and approved the preliminary budget of the following
departments: Fire, Mayor and Council, Equipment Maintenance, Court & City Attorney,
Planning and Building Inspection, Garbage Fund, City Administration, Street Fund and
Arterial Street Fund.
The Finance Committee reviewed and approved the voucher and departmental expenditure re-
ports in the amount of $842,896.08.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - SONNEMANN
Councilman Sonnemann reported the Fire Department is in receipt of the aerial equipment
which is now being readied for official receipt by the City of Auburn.
UTILITY COMMITTEE - SHAUGHNESSY
Councilman Shaughnessy reported the Committee heard a report by Mr. Rhodes on LIN PRO
Method of Sewage Treatment and permission was granted to install and operate this
equipment without cost to the City except for the electricity to run the pumps.
The Committee reviewed a letter from the City Regional Office of the Division of
Health and the Director of Public Works was requested to acknowledge the letter.
The Committee reviewed letter from J. J. Harkey regarding cost of water services in
subdivision of Green River Village, Division No.2, and it was the decision of the
Committee a credit of $75.00 would be allowed provided the developer include in the
installation a spacer for future water meter installation and the installation of
a tail piece from the future water meter installation to back of sidewalk or property
line.
The Committee reviewed letter from W. H. Opie and Co., requesting the City to pay a
bill for roto rooter service and the request for payment was disapproved inasmuch as
the City had not been contacted or requested to clear the line prior to obligation of
the cos ts .
The Committee approved repair for utility building and foundation slab at the Sewage
Treatment Plant.
The Committee approved the replacement of sanitary sewer in 3rd St. N. E. and N.W.
from "A" St. N.E. to "A" St. N. W. and it was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by
Darling, that the Public Works Department call for bids for construction of/replacement
of sanitary sewer at 3rd St. N.E. and N. W. from "A" St. N.E. to "A" St. N.W. at an
estimated cost of $13,450.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
The Power Company will start on October 11, 1971 to make underground electrical connections
on West Main Street where power has been available for ninety days.
The Committee requested the Public Works Department to write a letter to the City of
Algona with regard to sewage being received into the Auburn system from the Algona
Pacific system.
MUNICIPAL BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE - HOLMAN
Councilman Holman reported the Committee had reviewed need for additional space for
storage of material for the Police Department and approved Mayor Kersey's plan for
additional space where evidence material could be put under lock and key.
The Committee reviewed the need for a fire wall in the furnace room of the Library and
this matter should be corrected as soon as possible.
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LICENSE, ANIMAL CONTROL AND CIVIL DEFENSE COMMITTEE - FIEDLER
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Councilman Fiedler advised that material requested from the City of Lynnwood and the
Association of Washington Cities regarding cat control had not been received.
The Bloodmobile will be here on October 27 for the blood drive and this is now incorpor-
ated with the Community Concern Committee and the entire School District #408.
STREET AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE - NICKSON
Councilman Nickson reported the Committee had reviewed possible truck haul route on a
portion of Oravetz Road, thence across the Stuck River on a privately supplied bridge
and an improved road along the dike to the Ellingson Road area. The Committee felt
this route was most desirable and suggested that, if details could be arranged, the
Committee would be in favor of improving a portion of Oravetz Road to support this
route.
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The Committee reviewed the request of the Chamber of Commerce and concurred with the
request for permission to block "B" St. S.E. at Main Street for a period of time
October 29, 1971 and November 26, 1971, the request to install planter boxes with
Christmas trees and lights on the sidewalk during the Christmas Holiday season.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 2587
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Holman, that Ordinance No. 2587 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CODIFIED AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE
9.22.190 BY ADDING THERETO AN ADDITIONAL ONE-HOUR NONMETERED PARKING ZONE" be introduced
and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2588
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Ordinance No. 2588 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A P.E.P.
REIMBURSABLE FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING EMPLOYEES HIRED UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT I
PROGRAM, AND RECEIVING THE MONEY NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE" be introduced and
adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 483
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Resolution No. 483 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 SERVICE CONTRACT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN McCOOL, McDONALD AND ASSOCIATES, INC., AND THE CITY OF AUBURN FOR THE PROPOSED
RESTAURANT FACILITY AT THE AUBURN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT" be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Kline, Sonnemann, Shaughnessy, Darling, Holman and Nickson
voting YES.
Councilman Fiedler voting NO. MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 484-
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Nickson, that Resolution No. 484 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CALLING A HEARING ON NOVEMBER 1, 1971
ON A PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF AN ALLEY LYING BETWEEN 8TH STREET S.E. AND AUBURN
WAY SOUTH BETWEEN "D" AND "F" STREETS S.E." be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS AND TRANSFERS
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Nickson, that the Voucher Approval and Department
List in the sum of $842,896.08 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
The Drug Abuse Commssion was discussed and it was moved by Kline, seconded by Holman,
that the amount not to exceed $1,000.00 be authorized to the Drug Abuse Commission
to initiate the program for drug control.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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It was moved by Kline, secon ded by Shaughnessy, that the Auburn City Council go on
record as a statement of intent to fund the drug control program up to $21,000.00 in
the 1972 budget.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey advised that copies of the final report of the Stanford Research Report
is available for the Council to peruse and advise the Mayor with regard to partici-
pation in the Public Health Program.
Lengthy discussion followed with regard to the Public Health Program pro and con and
no decision was reached on this matter, each Councilman advising they would like to
review the report.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the Mayor adjourned the
meeting at 10:20 P.M.
APPROVED THIS 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1971.
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