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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
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NOVEMBER 15, 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 City 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
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Councilman Fiedler moved the November 1, 1971 Council Minutes be corrected on Page 6,
under License, Civil Defense and Animal Control Committee, from "MOTION FAILED" to
"MOTION CARRIED".
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that the Minutes of November 1, 1971 Council
Meeting be approved as corrected and mailed.
MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
City Clerk read letter from Pat Nevins, Director of Public Works, requesting consideration
of segregation of assessment No.7, L.I.D. No. 236, for correction of legal description
only.
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, that the segregation of assessment No.7,
L.I.D. 236, for correction of legal description be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Robert Gaines, Manager of Chamber of Commerce, appeared to request the City Council to
go on record in support of the location of the bulk mailing facilities to be housed at
surplussed property at GSA.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Shaughnessy, that the Auburn City Council go on record
as being resolved to support and cooperate with the Chamber to obtain the bulk mailing
facility at GSA surplussed area and that the Mayor be directed to cooperate with the Chamber
in accordance with the ordinance setting out the duties of the Mayor.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey advised the body that in October he had sent telegrams and letters to
Washington, D.C., with regard to the bulk mailing facilities and requesting that consider-
ation be given to this area for placement of the bulk mailing facilities.
Robert Gaines reminded the Mayor and Council about the Industrial Workshop to be held
at the Auburn Elks on November 23, 1971, at a cost of $3.00.
Mr. Bud Shinpoch, in audience after an illness, thanked the Mayor for his "get well" wishes
and the cards ~e had received wishing him well.
Mayor Kersey told Mr. Shinpoch it was good to see him back and wished him well.
BID OPENINGS
Bids were opened at 10:00 A.M., November 9, 1971 on Call for Bids for multi-purpose
building at Les Gove Park, with bids submitted as follows:
BIDDER
BASIC BID
ALTERNATE BID
LONE BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION
C. E. SKINNER, INC.
McKASSON BROS. CONSTRUCTION
RUSHFORT H CONSTRUCT ION CO., INC.
EAST VALLEY CONSTRUCTION
$35,579.25
41,467.65
42,964.20
46,199.58
48,646.60
$37,137.45
44,898.00
47,143.20
49,966.98
42,657.64
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The above bids include sales tax; the above bids were accompanied by Bid Bonds.
Mayor Kersey recommended delaying action on this matter until the "Committee Reports"
section of the meeting.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The following items were submitted for Council approval by the Director of Public Works:
Pay Estimate No.2 to Coulee Construction Co., Inc. for construction of St. Imp.
104, Ph. II, ("R" ST. S.E. & 17th ST. S. E.) for $52,818.21.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Fiedler, that Pay Estimate No. 2 to Coulee
Construction Co., Inc. for $52,818.21 be approved for payment.
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ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No.3 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc., for construction of L.I.D. 264 (sanitary
sewers North Auburn area) for $24,833.71.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Pay Estimate No.3 to C. J. Rockey
Co., Inc., for construction of L.I.D. 264 for $24,833.71 be approved for paYment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No. 10 to C. J. Rockey Construction Co., Inc., for construction of
St. Imp. 123, (29th St. S.E.) for $6,294.23.
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that Pay Estimate No. 10 to C. J. Rockey I
Construction Co., Inc., be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Change Order No.2 to W. C. Frost Construction Co., for construction of L.I.D. 257
(c St. N.W.) for increase of $5,445.39.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Nickson, that Change Order No. 2 to W. C. Frost
Construction Co., for increase of $5,445.39 be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No.2 to W. C. Frost Construction Co., for construction of L.I.D. 257
(C St. N.W.) for $40,667.17.
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Holman, that Pay Estimate No. 2 to W. C. Frost
Construction Co., for $40,667.17 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No.4 (final) to General Service Electric, Inc., for st. Imp. 119
(improvements to three intersections) for $3,263.00.
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that the City accept the project as com- I
plete and that Pay Estimate No.4 (final) to General Service Electric, Inc., for $3,263.00
be paid, and that the retained percentage amounting to $6,718.00 including sales tax, be
paid in thirty days provided no liens or claims are filed and clearance is secured from
the State Tax Commission and the State Department of Labor and Industries.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kersey read letter received from Dr. Art Hoisington, Chairman of the Library Board
of Trustees, advising of his resignation from the Board and Don Larberg was appointed by
the Mayor to complete the term of office of Dr. Hoisington until December, 1973.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Fiedler, to concur with the appointment by Mayor
Kersey of Don Larberg to the Board of Library Trustees.
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Darling, to suspend the rules of order on the
appointment of Don Larberg.
MOTION CARRIED
Vote on appointment.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, for a five minute recess for an executive
session.
MOTION CARRIED
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Mayor Kersey reconvened the meeting.
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, that the names submitted to the Mayor
and Council for the Drug Abuse Commission be spproved subject to the approval by the
Council of the By-Laws of the Drug Abuse Commission.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey announced Chinook PTA is sponsoring a re-cycling bottle drive and persons
who would be willing to save bottles can call TE 3 8696 and they will be picked up, and
also will be picked up along the highway.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE - KLINE
Councilman Kline, reporting for Finance Committee, stated the Committee reviewed the request
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of the Public Safety Committee to call for bids on an additional pumper for the Fire
Department, payment to be made from Fire Department Cumulative Reserve Fund, at an
estimated cost of $46,000.00.
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It was moved by Kline, seconded by Sonnemann, that the City Clerk be authorized to call
for bids for an additional pumper for the Fire Department.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
The Committee reviewed the request of the Parks and Recreation Department for expendi-
ture of $15,825.00 for development of Forest Villa Park.
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Ib was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that the Parks and Recreation Department
be authorized to expend the sum of $15,825.00 for the development of Forest Villa Park.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that Joe Sickler be authorized to travel to
Portland, Oregon, December 15 and 16 to attend APWA wn~kshop.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
The Committee reviewed the architectural agreement with McCool, McDonald & Associates for
the restaurant facilities for the airport and it was the recommendation of the Finance
Committee that the agreement be approved by the Council.
The Committee reviewed the bids for construction of the multi-service center at Les Gove
Park and the Finance Committee noted the bid was approximately $15.00 per square foot, and
further reviewed the changes recommended by the Park Board, which changes were deletions
which would be rebid in the future and it was the recommendation of the Finance Committee
that the bid be awarded to Lone Bros. on their bid of $38,887.80, which would include the
fireplace.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fiedler, that the construction contract for Les Gove
Park multi-service center be awarded to the low bidder, Lone Bros. Construction Co. on
their alternate bid of $38,887.80, which would include the fireplace.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - SONNEMANN
Councilman Sonnemann advised the Committee is in agreement with the Finance Committee to
call for bids for an additional pumper for the Fire Department.
Councilman Sonnemann advised there would be no Public Safety Committee meeting November 16,
1971.
UTILITY COMMITTEE - SHAUGHNESSY
Councilman Shaughnessy advised the Committee approved resolutions on agenda for consideration
PLANNING, BEAUTIFICATION AND BUILDING CODES COMMITTEE - DARLING
Councilman Darling, reporting for the Committee stated the Committee reviewed the inspection
report of gravel operations and had lengthy discussion on "noise control and muffling
devices" and reviewed the Corliss operations and the Committee directed the staff to
coordinate with the City Attorney to insure necessary compliance with the appropriate
ordinances governing this operation.
The application letter of September 14, 1971 from Harry B. Corliss for Unit Permit #1
(SPU 15-70) was reviewed and the Committee unanimously recommend the City Council approve
the unit Permit #1 subject to the conditions applicable under Ordinances 2530 and 2590.
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It was moved by Darling, seconded by Fiedler, that Unit Permit #1 be approved subject to
conditions of Ordinance No. 2530 and 2590.
Brief discussion followed and Mr. Corliss was questioned with regard to the operations
and his request.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Fiedler, for the previous question.
MOTION CARRIED
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
The Committee reviewed the supplemental design billing from S E & A for Auburn Way North
Beautification Project in the sum of $350.00 which was not included in previous contract.
It was moved by Darling, seconded by Fiedler, that the sum of $350.00 to S E & A, Inc., for
supplemental design services be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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The Committee unanimously approved an expenditure of not more than $36.75 from the current
Planning budget for tree planting and pointed out that this action should not be construed
as one which will be indiscriminately repeated in neighborhood projects. Each beautifica-
tion project and proposal will stand on its own merit with regard to Committee evaluations
and funding requests.
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The Committee reviewed street tree planting proposals on 29th Street S.E. and concurred
with the initial concepts of the Planning effort and emphasized the anticipation that all
adjacent 29th Street S.E. owners will ultimately be polled regarding the project.
The Committee unanimously approved the design proposals for "Clark Plaza" and beautification
improvements at 15th Street Northeast and Auburn Way North.
The Committee unanimously agreed to favorable approval of development expenditures for
Forest Villa Park in an amount not to exceed $15,825.00.
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The Committee agreed to recommend that the City Council deny the Unger request for
surplus property in the Southeast corner of 15th Street Northeast and Auburn Way North.
The Committee reviewed the subject of Shoreline Management Act and it was moved by Darling,
seconded by Fiedler, that the Policy Guidelines for Shoreline Management for submittal
by November 27, 1971, be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
The JC's and High School students will assist the Committee on Noise Abatement and Control
in a survey which will commence about November 18.
LICENSE, CIVIL DEFENSE AND ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE - FIEDLER
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, that the Natural Disaster Operations
Plan he remvoed from the table.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that the Natural Disaster Operations Plan
be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
STREET AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE - NICKSON I
Councilman Nickson stated the Committee reviewed Ordinance No. 2599 modifying tree planting,
and routine housekeeping matters.
NEW BUSINESS
Authorization for City Clerk to Call for Bids for legal publications for 1972.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Shaughnessy, that the City Clerk be authorized to Call
for Bids for legal publications for 1972.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Fiedler, that Ordinance No. 2545 be removed from the
table.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Fiedler, that Ordinance No. 2545 be introduced and
adopted.
Discussion followed with regard to this ordinance and intent of this ordinance.
It was mov~d by Kline, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Ordinance No. 2545 be referred to
Municipal Building Committee for recommendation.
MOTION CARRIED
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ORDINANCE NO. 2596
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Ordinance No. 2596 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION
OF A PORTION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON" be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2597
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that Ordinance No. 2597 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM
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R-2 to C-l" be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2598
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Fiedler, that Ordinance No. 2598 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION
THEREOF FROM C-l TO C-3" be tabled.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2599
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Ordinance No. 2599 be amended to
read as follows:
"8.15.050 prohibited trees. It shall be unlawful to plant in any public parking
strip the following trees: Poplar, Willow, Cottonwood, Fruit trees (except
ornamental types), Nut trees, Ailanthus, Mountain Ash, and Oregon or Big-Leaf Maple,
or any other tree the roots of which cause injury to the sewers, sidewalks, or
pavements, or which breed disease dangerous to other trees or to the public health.
No tree shall be planted within two feet of any sidewalk or pavement unless said
planting is accomplished in accordance with a Comprehensive Street Tree Planting
Program approved by the City of Auburn for the subject street. Poplar, Willow,
American Elm, or Cottonwood trees hereafter planted anywhere in the City must be
placed at least one hundred feet away from public sewers."
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Nickson, that Ordinance No. 2599 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CODIFIED AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE
8.15.050, PROHIBITING THE PLANTING OF TREES WITHIN A PARKING STRIP OF LESS THAN TWO AND
ONE-HALF FEET IN WIDTH" be introduced and adopted as amended above.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2600
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Ordinance No. 2600 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION
OF A PORTION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON" be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 485
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Fiedler, that Resolution-·No. 485 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 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES BETWEEN ENPLAN CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF AUBURN FOR THE STUDY OF ALL TRAFFIC
CONTROL DEVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN" be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 486
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Darling, that the Council unanimously recommend
adoption of Resolution No. 486 entitled "A UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, URGING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF
WASHINGTON CITIES TO APPOINT THE HONORABLE STANLEY P. KERSEY, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON TO FILL THE FORTHCOMING VACANCY UPON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES."
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 487
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Nickson, that Resolution No. 487 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 HIGH TNTENSITY SODIUM VAPOR STREET LIGHT
CONTRACT BETWEEN PUGET SOUND POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY AND THE CITY OF AUBURN, SAID CONTRACT
COVERING SERVICE TO THE RECENTLY INSTALLED TRAFFIC LIGHTING WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN"
be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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RESOLUTION NO. 488
It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Darling, that Resolution No. 488 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 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
AND THE MUCKLESHOOT TRIBE AND THE CITY OF AUBURN PROVIDING FOR SATISFACTORY WATER SUPPLY
AND ADEQUATE WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES FOR THE INDIANS ON THE MUCKLESHOOT RESERVATION"
be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 489
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Resolution No. 489 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 CONTRACT BETWEEN PUGET SOUND POWER AND LIGHT
COMPANY AND THE CITY OF AUBURN, PROVIDING FOR MUNICIPAL WATER PUMPING POWER" be adopted.
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ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 490
It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Darling, that Resolution No. 490 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASH1NGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO SIGN, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AMENDMENT NUMBER 3 TO CONTRACT NUMBER
GS-10B-C-03529, DATED MAY 19, 1969, WHICH CONTRACT COVERS TRASH REMOVAL SERVICE FOR THE
GSA FACILITY, AUBURN, WASHINGTON" be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 491
It was moved by Klines, seconded by Nickson, that Resolution No. 491 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
BETWEEN McCOOL-McDONALD AND ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS, INC. P.S. AND THE CITY OF AUBURN FOR
THE PROPOSED FLIGHT SCHOOL FACILITY AT THE AUBURN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT" be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Kline, Sonnemann, Shaughnessy, Darling, Holman and Nickson I
voting YES.
Councilman Fiedler voting NO.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Councilman Sonnemann moved that an election be held at this time to fill the forthcoming
vacancies on the Committee on Committees.
Councilman Fiedler pointed out that by the existing ordinance this cannot be done until
the new Councilmen tak office.
Councilman Fiedler's point of order was upheld and no further discussion was had.
There being no further business to come before the Council Mayor Kersey adjourned the
meeting at 10:45 P.M.
APPROVED THIS 16TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1971.
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