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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
MONDAY
DECEMBER 6, 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
Correction should be made on Page 3, November 15, 1971 Council Minutes, first line of
Paragraph 4, after - It was moved by Nickson, "seconded by Sonnemann" was inadvertently
omitted.
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It was moved by Holman, seconded by Fiedler, that the November 15, 1971 Council Minutes
be approved as corrected.
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on Final Assessment Roll for L.I.D. 261, sani-
tary sewer on 15th St. N. W. and N. E. and vicinity.
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Nickson, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Final Assessment Roll for L.I.D. 261
be approved and confirmed and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary ordin-
ance approving and confirming the assessment and assessment roll.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on Final Budget for the City of Auburn, 1972.
Ronald Craig appeared in behalf of the Park Board with regard to 1972 Budget and requested
the Council not cut the budget i~ the Parks and Recreation Department as submitted.
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It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey suggested the reduction of the budget should be made as follows:
Fire Cumulative Reserve
Planning Department - Statistician
Park Dept. - Part-time help
Street/Arterial - Extra Labor
Street/Access - Extra Labor
Street/Arterial
Street/Access
$20,000
5,000
7,580
3,740
4,410
82,744
41,372
$164,846
the budget for mental and
Mayor Kersey also sugged that the sum of $34,864 be added to
physical health care.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Fiedler, that the reductions and addition as set
forth by Mayor Kersey be approved as required to balance the budget and approve 1972 budget.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Ordinance No. 2545 be removed from
the table.
MOTION CARRIED
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It was moved by Holm9n, seconded by Fiedler, that Ordinance No. 2545 be introduced and
adopted.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Sonnemann, that Ordinance No. 2545 be amended by
having stipulation in same that "expenditures for the purchase or replacement of
equipment shall be expended only to the degree of that particular department's capital
interest in the fund".
ROLL CALL VOTE ON AMENDMENT: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ROLL CALL VOTE ON INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION AS AMENDED: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
City Clerk Williams read letter from John Lea, Councilman Elect, regarding Citizens
Advisory Board for Municipal Airport.
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City Clerk Williams read letter from City Treasurer requesting approval of
City Council for making reimbursement for lost coupons.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Kline, that approval for making reimbursement for
lost coupons be granted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
City Clerk Williams read Zone Change Application from George Trott, for zone change from
A-l to R-2 to M-l, property located on Western Avenue N. W.
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Zone Change Application from George
Trott be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation.
MOTION CARRIED
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
C. R. Branson, Attorney, representing Broadway Holding Co., and Morrison Knudson, appeared
to request reconsideration of conditions imposed by Ordinance No. 2555 (gravel mining SPU)
and requesting certain changes to Ordinance No. 2555.
Discussion by Council after presentation by Mr. Branson, and in audience in behalf of
said request were Ed Eaton, Project Manager for Morrison Knudson, Robert J. Kopke, Broad-
way Holding Co., and W. J. Deasy, Morrison Knudson.
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Shaughnessy, to reconsider Ordinance No. 2555 to
correct typographical error.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fiedler, that "0" under Section 2, be corrected from
50,000 to 500,000.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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It was moved by Kline, seconded by Shaughnessy, that the request for gravel removal sub-
mitted by Broadway Holding Co. and Morrison Knudsen, and Ordinance No. 2555 be referred
to the Planning Commission for any changes and recommendations.
MOTION CARRIED
Terry Engster, 1101 27th st. S.E., from audience, stated that cats had broken his plate
glass window about 12:30 A.M. Sunday last, and asked when something could be done about the I
dogs and cats in the City of Auburn.
Mr. Fiedler advised Mr. Engster that a Public Hearing will be held on December 20, 1971
on Dog and Cat Ordinance and Animal Control and hoped he would attend at that time and
present his views.
Kathleen George questioned the legality of Ordinance No. 2555 with regard to points
brought out during discussion jn this meeting.
BID OPENING
Bids were opened December 1,1971 at 11:00 A.M., on Call for Bids for Diesel pumper and
equipment with one bid submitted by Automotive Equipment Company for the sum of $42,990.00
(Washington State Sales Tax to be added.)
The above bid was accompanied by Bid Bond.
It was the recommendation of the Fire Chief, that the bid be accepted from Automotive
Equipment Company for the Diesel pumper and optional equipment for the sum of $42,990.00
and $695.50 for pumper and optional equipment, plus sales tax.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Holman, that the bid from Automotive Equipment for
$42,990.00 for the Diesel pumper and $695.50 for opional equipment, plus sales tax be
accepted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMENDATIONS
The following items were submitted by the Director of Public Works for approval:
1. Pay Estimate No.4 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc., for L.I.D. 264, sanitary sewer
construction in N.E. Auburn area for $12,269.85.
It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Nickson, that pay estimate No. 4 to C.J. Rockey
Co., Inc., for $12,269.85 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
2. Pay Estimate No.3 to Brown Construction Co., for Wading Pool Construction at
Les Gove Park for $4,685.40.
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It was moved by Darling, seconded by Fiedler, that Pay Estimate No. 3 to Brown Construction
Co. for $4,685.40 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
3. Pay estimate No.3 (final) to Bay Builders, Inc., for construction of Hangar No.7
at Auburn Municipal Airport for $8,120.60.
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Shaughnessy, that the project be accepted as complete
and Pay Estimate No.3 (final) to Bay Builders, Inc., for $8,120.60 be approved for
payment and the retained percentage amounting to $4,409.80 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.
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ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
4. Pay Estimate No. 1 (final) to Rainier Asphalt Paving Co. for paving of Auburn
Municipal Gó1f Course Parking Lot for $5,562.86.
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Kline, that the City accept the project as complete
and that Pay Estimate No.1 (final) to Rainier Asphalt Paving Co. for $5,562.86 be
approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $585.57 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
5. Pay Estimate No.7 to C. J. Rockey Construction Co., Inc. for St. Imp. No. 120,
12th st. S.E. construction for $16,371.35.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Sonnemann, that pay estimate No. 7 to C. J. Rockey
Construction Co., Inc. for $16,371.35 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
STREET COMMITTEE - NICKSON
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Councilman Nickson, reporting for Street Committee, advised request has been submitted for
8th St. N. E. for four lanes between Harvey Road and Porter Bridge.
The Committee reviewed resolution approving the grade elevations for S.R. 167, 15th Street
S.W. to Main Street and recommend approval.
NEW BUSINESS
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Darling, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to sign contract for Phase II, Public Employment Program.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES, EXCEPT Holman who was excused.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 2598
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Darling, 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" (Harold A. McMasters) be introduced and adopted.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
All Councilmen voting YES, EXCEPT holman who was excused.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2601
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Ordinance No. 2601 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 R- 2 TO C- 3" {P1:bod' s First Addi tion) be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES, EXCEPT Holman who was excused.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2602
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Darling, that Ordinance No. 2602 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, FOR THE YEAR A.D. 1972" be introduced and adopted.
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It was moved by Kline, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Ordinance No. 2602 be amended
as follows:
That the amount to be raised by taxation be increased $67,319 in City Street Fund and
the total expenditures increased $67,319, and Airport Ma~ntenance and Operation Fund,
Miscellaneous Receipts be changed to $162,319.00, and amount to be raised by taxation be
changed from $82,319 to $15,000.00.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE, COUNCILMAN FIEDLER VOTING NO.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND ADOPT AS AMENDED:
MOTION CARRIED
All COUNCILMEN VOTING YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 491
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It was moved by Kline, seconded by Holman, 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 introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmen Kline, Sonnemann, Shaughnessy, Darling, Holman and Nickson
voting YES. Councilman Fiedler voting NO.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 492
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Resolution No. 492 entitled "A"
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO SIGN, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AND APPROVE A SET OF PLANS SHOWING THE PROPOSED
GRADE ELEVATIONS ON THE ROUTE OF SR 167 (MP 13.77 TO MP 14.73) WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF AUBURN" be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
RESOLUTION NO. 493
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Holman, that Resolution No. 493 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 ENGINEERING CONTRACT BETWEEN REDFORD ENGINEERS AND THE
CITY OF AUBURN FOR PcROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF A CONSULTING ENGINEER TO PREPARE PLANS AND I
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF "A" STREET S.E., KNOWN AS ST. IMP. 144" be
introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS AND TRANSFERS
It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that the voucher approval and department list
in the sum of $636,986.09 be approved. for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2603
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Holman, that Ordinance No. 2603 entitled "AN ORDIN-
ANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 19 (A) (B) OF AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE
NO. 2401 (NOVEMBER 3, 1969) PERTAINING TO THE APPOINfIJMENT OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON
C(])MMITTEES AND THE POWERS THEREOF" be introduced and adopted.
Councilman-elect Gavey was asked if he had any objection to this ordinance and he replied
that he believed this rodinance should be passed to avoid delay in appointment of Committee
Chairmen to replace outgoing Councilmen.
Councilman-elect Lea was asked if he had any comment with regard to this ordinance and;he I
replied he had no comment.
It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Nickson, for the previous question.
MOTION CARRIED
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION: Councilmen Sonnemann, Shaughnessy, Darling, Nickson and
voting YES.
Councilman Holman ABSTAINED.
Kline
Councilman Fiedler voting NO.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, for a recess for an Executvie Session for
discussion of appointments to Drug Commission.
Mayor Kersey reconvened the meeting after short recess.
It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that confirmation of the Youth members to
the Drug Commission be approved subject to Council approval of the By-Laws and Charter.
MOTION CARRIED
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It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fiedler, that the City Attorney be instructed to draft
contractural service agreement between the Drug commission and the City of Auburn.
MOTION CARRIED
There being no further business to come before the Council Mayor Kersey adjourned the
meeting at 11:15 P.M.
III Approved this 7th day of December, 1971
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