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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-04-1971 ;2 7 4 AUBURN, WASHINGTON 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". I 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. I 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 I 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 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY OCTOBER 4, 1971 27~ t) 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: I 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 I 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 I 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 276 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY OCTOBER 4, 1971 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. I 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 I 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. I I I AUBURN, WASHINGTON OCTOBER 4, 1971 10)-'7. _4 MONDAY 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. 2--K , (, LICENSE, ANIMAL CONTROL AND CIVIL DEFENSE COMMITTEE - FIEDLER AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY OCTOBER 4, 1971 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. I 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 I 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 I I I AUBURN, WASHINGTON OCTOBER 4, 1971 27H MONDAY 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. ~'i--æJ ld-'¿J..-.__-r:._~ . CITY CLERK tf. <~l (? AL.-é~ / MAYORV'