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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
MONDAY
JANUARY 17, 1972
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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 Gavey, Sonnemann, Shaughnessy, Darling, Holman, Fiedler
and Lea.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that the January 3, 1972 Council Minutes be
approved as mailed.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on L.I.D. No. 252, providing for underground
power lines on West Main Street between the Burlington Northern Railroad and the West
Valley Highway.
City Clerk Williams read letter from John I. Throop, Jr., with regard to a plastic pipe
standing upright in front of his home and the matter of cracks in his sidewalk.
Pat Nevins, Director of Public Works, advised the matter of the plastic pipe would be
taken care of and that the City will continue to watch' the cracks and that if they
worsen the sidewalk cracks will be repaired by the City.
City Clerk williams read letter from Paul Fehlberg, with regard to the parking strip
and the L.I.D. Pat Nevins, Director of Public Works, indicated that the improvements
along Main Street, directly abutting their property, were accomplished by some people
changing their service to underground along the street side. Others, such as Flett Dairy,
chose to remain connected to the rear of their property.
City Clerk Williams read letter of objection from Walter J. Fuchs, Manager of Flett Dairy,
Inc.
Pat Nevins, Director of Public Works, advised the matter with Flett Dairy, Inc. has been
resolved.
City Clerk Williams read letter from Al Shafran, opposing the assessment.
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Pat Nevins advised that Dennis Holt, Planning Department, had discussed the matter with
Al Shafran and that the matter had been resolved satisfactorily.
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Darling, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that the Final Assessment Roll for L.I.D.
No. 252 be approved and confirmed and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
necessary ordinance approving and confirming the assessment and assessment roll.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
City Clerk williams read Zone Change Application from M. D. Huckins, 2304 A St. S. E.
for change in zone from R-5 to M-2, property located at 2304 A st. S.E. and Special
Property Use Permit Application from Elmer Spencer, for removal of fill materials and the
improvement of the applicant's properties, property located South of Mobil Station at West
Valley Highway and Peasley Canyon, West of West Valley Highway.
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Darling, that Zone Change Application from M. D. Huckins
and Special Property Use Permit Application from Elmer Spencer be referred to the Planning
Commission for recommendation.
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MOTION CARRIED
City Clerk Williams read letter from Chamber of Commerce, inviting the Council and Mayor
to the meeting January 18, 1972 at ~:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mr. Bob Radnich, Chamber of Commerce President, introduced Bob Gamrath, who gave a report
illustrated by slides to the Council with regard to the possibility of industrial develop-
ment and possibility of Port of Seattle assisting with future development, and seeking
support of resolution to be submitted to the Port of Seattle.
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Lea, that the Council concur with the Chamber of
Commerce for a resolution to the Port of Seattle, and the City Attorney prepare necessary
resolution to accomplish-same.
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It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Shaughnessy, that the matter be referred to the Finance
Committee for study and recommendation
MOTION CARRIED
Roberta Morley, City Archivist, thanked the City of Auburn for sending her to San Francisco
to attend the Archivist Convention and stated she hoped whaiJ.:;shs_'had learned would be of
benefit to the City of Auburn.
Derrill T. Bastian, Attorney for Standard Mining Co., presented points regarding the
amendatory ordinance which he alleged was ambiguous and punative.
City Attorney Bereiter requested that Mayor Kersey stop the discussion by Mr. Bastian.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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The following item was submitted by George Schuler, Planning Director, to Call for Public
Hearing:
The request of Paul R. Luke to rezone from residential (R-3) to Commercial (C-l), a parcel
of land 105 x 82.6 feet on the North side of East Main Street, between "J" and "K" Streets
N.E., address known as 925 East Main Street. (Application 28-71)
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Gavey, that Public Hearing be held February 7, 1972
at 8:00 P.M., on request of Paul R. Luke to rezone from R-3 to C-l.
MOTION CARRIED
The following items were submitted by the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, for
Council Approval:
Change Order No.3 to Frost Construction Co., on L.I.D. 257 (C St. N.W.) for increase
of $250.00 due to costs incurred on construction of intersection at 6th N. W. and "c"
Street.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Darling, that Change Order No. 3 to Frost Construc-
tion Co. be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Change Order No.6 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc., on st. Imp. 123 (29th St. S.E.) for
increase of $131.73 additional work required on water line at 29th & "A" Sts.
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It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Sonnemann, that Change Order No. 6 to C. J.
Rockey Co., be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Change Order No.1 to Frost Construction Co. on L.I.D. 263 (7th St. N. E.) for increase
of $731.00, replacing more costly type of catch basins, revising frames and grate and
excavating suitable material at the site in an effort to reduce cost of project.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Holman, that Change Order No. 1 to Frost Construct-
ion Co., Inc. for increase of $731.00 be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Authorization to Call for Bids for the construction of a road and parking areas in
Les Gove Park.
~t was moved by Holman, seconded by Fiedler, that the Director of Public Works be authorized
to Call for Bids for the construction of a road and parking areas in Les Gove Park.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Authorization to Call for Bids to construct restroom facilities in the pumphouse at I
G.S.A. ballfield.
It was moved by Darling, seconded by Fiedler, that the Director of Public Works be author-
ized to Call for Bids to construct restroom facilities in the pumphouse at G.S.A. ball-
fi eld-
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTIO N CARRIED
Authorization to receive bids for the sale of surplus golf course equipment (1 jeep and
1 tractor).
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Fiedler, that the Director of Public Wbrks be authorized
to receive bids for the sale of surplus golf course equipment (1 jeep and 1 tractor).
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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Pay Estimate No.4 to Coulee Construction Co., Inc. for construction of St. Impr.
104 Ph II (R St. S.E. & 17th st. S.E.) for $19,171.68.
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It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Pay Estimate No. 4 to Coulee
Construction Co., Inc. for $19,171.68 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No. 3 (final) to W. C. Frost Construction Co. for construction of L.I.D.
257 (C St. N.W. 3rd to 8th N.W.), for $2,487.91.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that the project be accepted as complete
and Pay Estimate No.3 (final) to W. C. Frost Construction Co., for $2,487.9lbe approved
I for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $9,082.27 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.5 (HUD) to Tri-State Construction, Inc., for construction of Water
Improvement No. 74 (West Main Street Water portion) for $4,286.58.
It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Holman, that Pay Estimate No. 5 (HUD) to Tri-
State Construction, Inc., for $4,286.58 be approved for payment.
ROLL mU;,L_,VOTE: All Councilmen voting '!{ES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No.1 (final) to W. C. Frost Construction Co., for construction of L.I.D.
262 and 263 (262 - 1st St. N.E. between "K" & "L" Sts. N.E.; 263 - 7th N.E. between
"A" N.E. & Auburn Way North) for $25,436.96.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Fiedler, that the project be accepted as complete and
and Pay Estimate No.1 (final) to W. C. Frost Construction Co. for $25,436.96 be approved
for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $2,826.33 be paid in thirty days pro-
vided 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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CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Segregation of assessment #3 for L.I.D. #230, segregating to #3 and #3A,
total amount of $8,901.56.
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It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Sonnemann, that segregation of assessment #3 for
L.I.D. 230, segregating to #3 and #3A, in the total amount of $8,901.56 be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pat Nevins announced that notice had been received from the Urban Arterial Board advising
that funds in the amount of $441,000.00 would be available for improvement of 8th N.E. from
Harvey Road to Golf Course Road.
Mayor Kersey announced that in the 1972 Budget there is budgeted the sum of $69,892.00 for
health care for the City of Auburn and recommended the Council approve and authorize the
expenditure of $34,946.00 for health services for 1971 and obtain signed release from
litigation from Wesley Hodge, Attorney in subject litigation.
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that the Council authorize the expenditure
$34,946.00 for health services for 1971 for the City of Auburn upon receipt of signed
release from Wesley Hodge, Attorney for litigation instituted by the Suburban Mayors'
Association.
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Holman, voting YES.
and Darling voting NO.
MO'J1ION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey made the following appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions:
Councilmen Fiedler, Lea, Gavey and
Councilmen Sonnemann, Shaughnessy,
CEMETERY BOARD
CIVIL SERVICE SOMMISSION
LIBRARY BOARD
PARK BOARD
PARK BOARD ( ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
12/31/75
12/31/77
12/31/76
12/31/74
12/31/72
(Reuben Frostad)
(Ken Lane)
(Peg Lane)
(George Nickelsen)
PLANNING COMMISSION
12/31/76
12/31/73
(John Lea)
JOHN EGERDAHL
JOHN DARNELL
MRS. GEORGE McKEE
RON CRAIG
BILL DRAY
NEIL RICHARDS
CAL SCARFF
MARY CALDWELL
CHARLES BURGESON
KEN BRADFORD
(Ron Craig)
314 AUBURN, WASHINGTON
HEALTH OFFICER
CITY ARCHIVIST
BOARD OF APPEALS
BOARD OF APPEALS
MONDAY
JANUARY 17, 1972
12/31/72
12/31/72
12/31/76
12/31/74
DR. ROBERT McLEAN
ROBERTA MORLEY
HAROLD STRAND
(Ken Bradford) STEPHEN PIGGOTT
It was moved by Darling, seconded by Fiedler, that the Council confirm and ratify the
appointments by Mayor Kersey to the Boards and Commissions as listed.
MOTION CARRIED
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
STREET AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE - SONNEMANN
Councilman Sonnemann, reporting for Street Committee stated the Committee recommend
approval of proposed agreement for curb cuts and recommend approval of Ordinance No. 2609.
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The Committee recommend Pat Nevins submit a prospectus to the State amending the existing
National Highway Safety Act study at a cost of approsimately $6,000.00 for a Topics study.
It was
orized
study.
ROLL CALL
moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Darling, that the Director of Public Works be auth-
to submit prospectus to the State at a cost of approximately $6,000.00 for a Topics
VOTE:
All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that the Mayor be instructed and
authorized to send a letter to the State Highway Commission to be of record of concurrence
by the City Council of the proposals as drafted in their letter with regard to Highway 18.
MOTION CARRIED
Councilman Sonnemann advised there will be a Street and Engineering Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 19, 1972 at 7:30 P.M., and that the Street and Engineering Committee
will meet the first Wednesday following Council meetings.
COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES - SONNEMANN
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Ralph Rennemo be replaced on the
board of Adjustments with Jay Wood.
MOTION CARRIED
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Councilman Sonnemann asked for nominations for Mayor Pro-Tem for the next two years.
Councilman Shaughnessy nominated Ray Sonnemann.
Councilman Lea nominated Dick Fiedler.
It was moved by Fiedler, seco ded by Lea, to make unanimous vote for Councilman Sonnemann
for Mayor Pro-Tem.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Darling, that Resolution No. 498 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DESIGNATING THE MEMBERSHIP, POWERS AND
DUTIES OF ALL STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN." be
introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All CouncilI¡len voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
Councilmen Sonnemann announced the meeting dates for the Council Committees as follows:
Public Safety Committee, Tuesday following second Council Meeting
utilities and Airport Committee, 1st Thursday following each Council Meeting.
Planning and Beautification Committee, Tuesday prior to second Council Meeting.
License and Ordinance Committee, Wednesday prior to the second Council Meeting.
Municipal Buildings and Equipment Maintenance, 8:30 P.M., Thursday prior to second
Council Meeting, following Finance Committee meeting.
Finance Committee, Thursday prior to Council Meetings.
Street and Engineering Committee, first Wednesday following each Council Meeting
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PLANNING, BEAUTIFICATION AND BUILDING CODES COMMITTEE - DARLING
Councilman Darling reported that Ron Craig would set up a training session for the
orientation and instruction regarding the use and operation of the sound meter.
The Committee recommend introduction only of ordinance on Shorline Management Act.
The Committee recommend that the Planning Department be authorized to plan for 1972
City population census and the Planning Director be directed to contact the Mayor to
coordinate the methods for the census and the cost of conducting a complete census.
The Committee discussed the matter of the use of three acres of land by Sandy Iwai at
$50.00 per contract period, January through September 1972, to be used for agricultural
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It was moved by Darling, seconded by Fiedler, that the City Attorney be directed to
prepare agreement with Sandy Iwai.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
FINANCE COMMITTEE - HOLMAN
Councilman Holman reported the Committee had discussed general policies of the Finance
Committee and would hope to have a Work Session with the Council and Finance Committee
and discuss in detail the policies and responsibilities.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - FIEDLER
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Fiedler advised there will be no Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday.
NEW BUSINESS
Council Approval to declare surplus, unit #33, 1967 Harley Davidson motorcycle, and
unit #34, 1968 Harley Davidson motorcycle, to advertise for sale.
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, that the City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for sale Unit #33 and Unit #34, hereby declared surplus and receive bids
for sale of surplus material.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 2609
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Ordinance No. 2609 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADDING A NEW SECTION TO CODIFIED CITY
ORDINANCES CHAPTER 8.13 (EXCAVATION PERMITS) REQUIRING AN APPLICANT FOR A PERMIT TO
CONSTRUCT, RECONSTRUCT, ALTER OR GRADE A CURB CUT ON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT PROMISING THAT THE APPLICANT, AND THE APPLICANT'S HEIRS,
SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS SHALL RESTORE SAID CURB CUT UPON THE DISCONTINUATION OF THE USE
THEREOF OR THE ABANDONMENT THEREOF." be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
I ORDINANCE NO. 2610
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that Ordinance No. 2610 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2585
(SEPTEMBER 20, 1971) BY ELIMINATING PROVISIONS THEREOF PERTAINING TO HYDROSEEDING;
INCREASING THE VERTICAL ELEVATION OF SLOPES ALLOWED THEREIN; ELIMINATING A REQUIREMENT
THAT HAUL ROAD BE PAVED OR COVERED WITH A BITUMINOUS OR CRUSHED ROCK SURFACE AND
STRIKING A PROVISION THEREIN PERTAINING TO THE FORFEITURE OF THE PERFORMANCE BOND
REQUIRED THEREIN." be introduced and adopted.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Holman, that Page 7, Section 3, be amended with
thid segment instead of second segment.
MOTION CARRIED
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE NO. 2611
It was moved by Darling, seconded by Fiedler, that Ordinance No. 2611 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO WASHINGTON STATE SHORELINE MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1971 AS RELATES
TO THE CITY OF AUBURN; PRESCRIBING AND REGULATING BOTH THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT AND
FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE PERMIT SYSTEM; AND ESTABLISHING ADMINISTRATIVE GENERAL
REGULATING PROCEDURES, ADDING NEW CHAPTER 11.94 TO TITLE 11, CITY OF AUBURN ZONING
CODE." be introduced onl y .
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MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 499
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Sonnemann, that Resolution No. 499 entítled "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 WITH KING COUNTY WHEREIN AUBURN
AGREES TO PAY KING COUNTY PART OF THE SALARY OF A FULL TIME RECREATOR AND PART TIME
RECREATION LEADERS FOR THE AUBURN COMMUNITY." be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 500
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Holman, that Resolution No. 500 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY, ON BEHALF OF THE
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CITY, WHEREIN THE CITY OF AUBURN AGREES TO PAY TO KING COUNTY THE SUM OF SIX DOLLARS
($6.00) FOR EACH DAY A CITY PRISONER IS INCARCERATED IN THE KING COUNTY JAIL OR REHABILI-
TATIONFACILITY." be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Mayor Kersey announced that Edna Lyons, City Employee, was married on Saturday, January
15, 1972 at 5:00 P.M., and was now on her honeymoon.
Mayor Kersey announced that Orville Greer, Street Supervisor has suffered a severe heart
and is in the Auburn General Hospital.
Mayor Kersey announced that the Department of Ecology, City Attorney and George Schuler
wish to convey to Chuck Weehler that he was doing an excellent job for the City of
Auburn.
There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting was adjourned
at 10:30 P.M.
APPROVED THIS 18TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1972.
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CITY CLERK
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