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MONDAY
FEBRUARY 7, 1972
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.
The flag salute and presentation of colors was by Boy Scout Troop 401, Mark Stumpff
led flag salute.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following corrections should be made in the Council Minutes of January 17, 1972:
Page 1, under PUBLIC HEARINGS, paragraph 5 should read:
"Pat Nevins, Director of Public Works, indicated that the improvements along Main
Street, directly abutting their property, this was accomplished by some people
changing their service to underground along the street side. Other, such as Flett
Dairy, chose to remain connected to the rear of their property."
Page 4, under PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, second line, after
8th NE, should read from instead of and, and third line after Harvey Road, word and
should read to.
Page 5, under COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS, second paragraph, after $6,000.00, for a
TOPICS study should be inserted.
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that the minutes be approved as corrected
above.
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Kersey opened Public Hearing on request of Paul R. Luke to rezone from
residential (R-3) to Commercial (C-l) a parcel of land 105x82.6 feet on the North
side of East Main Street, between "J" and "K" Streets, NE, address known as 925 East
Main Street. (Application No. 28-71)
The Planning Commission recommend approval of this request to the City Council for
the following reasons:
1. That the property is adjacent to existing commercial zones to the East and South;
2. That there is forming a pattern of commercial uses and increased traffic on East
Main Street;
3. That the approval of the request, with the intended use proposed, would not be
detrimental to the surrounding properties; and
4. That it would allow the applicant to upgrade his property.
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Gavey, that rezone request of Paul R. Luke be
approved, and that consideration be given to the owner signing an agreement that would
be binding on their heirs, successors, or assigns, whereby in the event the City
determines that it is necessary to widen East Main Street because of the increased
traffic volume and the additional traffic being generated on the street that the
owners, their successors, or assigns, dedicate the South 6 feet for street purposes,
and that this agreement be recorded with the King County Auditor, and that the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary ordinance.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
City Clerk Williams read letter from Pat Nevins, requesting Council approval to sign
release of claim for damage sustained to a storm drain, concrete driveways and
"D" Street N.W.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that the Director of Public Works,
Pat Nevins, be authorized to sign release for damages.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
City Clerk Williams read Special Property Use Permit Application from Broadway Holding
Co., for removal of fill material and grading, property located West Valley Highway
near 15th Street SW, and Zone Change Application from Chittenden and Prater, for
change of zoning from R-3 (Residential) to C-3 (Commercial), property located 130 8th
st. S.E.
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It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Lea, that Special Property Use Permit Application
from Broadway Holding Co., and Zone Change Application from Chittenden and Prater,
be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation.
MOTION CARRIED
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mr. A. Wesley Hodge, special attorney for the City of Auburn and the Suburban Mayors
Association, reported on the status of the lawsuit against the Seattle-King County Health
Association. After hearing that report it was decided that no further action would be
taken and that the vote at the January 17, 1972 Council Meeting; authorizing the City
of Auburn to join the cities in the settlement, without prejudice, would stand. It was
also urged that further study be given to the formation of a King County-wide Health
District.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
The following items were submitted for Council Approval by the Director of Public
Works:
Pay Estimate No. 10 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc., for construction of St. Imp.
120, 12th St. S.E., for $16,033.13.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Sonnemann, that Pay Estimate No. 10 to C. J.
Rockey Co., Inc., for $16,033.13 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen T,loting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No. 11 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc., for construction of St. Imp. 123,
29th St. S.E., for $5,278.74.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Gavey, that Pay Estimate No. 11 to C. J.
Rockey Co., Inc., for $5,278.74 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No.5 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc., for construction of L.I.D. 264,
sanitary sewer NE area of Auburn for $11,124.58.
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It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Sonnemann, that Pay Estimate No. 5 for
$11,124.58 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No.8 to M. A. Sega1e, Inc., for construction of St. Imp. 101,
15th St. N.E., for $13,780.56.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Sonnemann, that Pay Estimate No. 8 to M. A.
Segale, Inc., for $13,780.56 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No.2 to M. A. Sega1e, Inc., for construction of Schedule II 15th
St. N.E. (HUD portion watermain construction) for $15,391.86.
It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Sonnemann, that Pay Estimate No.2 to M. A.
Sega1e, Inc., for $15,391.86 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No.1 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc., for construction of Sanitary
Sewer #18 (3rd St. N.E. from "A" N.E. to "A" N.W. for $1,520.20.
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It was moved by Gavey, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Pay Estimate No.1 to C. J.
Rockey Co., Inc., for $1,520.20 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Co unci Imen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No. 1 (Final) to National Bank of California in lieu of payment to
Superior Fence of Washington, Inc., for construction of fencing for Cedar Lanes
Park for $6,106.15, which includes liens of $1,891.42.
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It was moved b~ Fiedler, seconded by Gavey, that Pay Estimate No.1 (Final) to
National Bank of California in lieu of payment to Superior Fence of Washington,
Inc., for construction of fencing for Cedar Lanes Park for $4,214.73 be approved,
and that the project be accepted as complete and that the retained amount of
$1,891.42 for lien be paid upon receipt of releases of same, and that the retained
percentage amounting to $642.75 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 for construction of Phase I Ellingson Road construction
from "C" Street S. W. to Pacific Avenue.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Fiedler, that Public Works Director be
authorized to receive bids for construction of Phase I Ellingson Road construction.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Authority to hold Public Hearing on L.I.D. 257 assessment roll, public hearing
to be held March 20, 1972.
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that Public Hearing be held on L.I.D.
257 be held at 8:00 P.M., March 20, 1972.
MOTION CARRIED
Authority to hold Public Hearing on L.I.D. 262 and L.I.D. 263, public hearing
to be held April 3, 1972.
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Lea, that Public Hearing on L.I.D. 262 and
L.I.D. 263 be held at 8:00 P.M., April 3, 1972.
MOTION CARRIED
PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kersey announced that Amelia Mira1di would retire February 15, 1972 and wished
her well and much enjoyment in her retirement.
Amelia Mira1di thanked Mayor Kersey and the Council and stated she had enjoyed her
term of employment with the City of Auburn and will miss everyone.
Mayor Kersey announced that the Library Board will meet February 9, 1972 at 7:30 P.M.
and the Park Board Meeting will be held February 15, 1972 at 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Kersey proclaimed February 20 through February 26, 1972 as National Engineers
Week.
Mayor Kersey announced that he will be a representative of the City of Auburn and
his alternate will be Pat Nevins to the Sewer Advisory Committee of Metro Council.
Mayor Kersey announced that the Leff Board Committee will be, Councilman Gavey,
Councilman Fiedler, Dick Kammeyer, uniform personnel, Captain Tinsley, Fire,
Lieutenant Mulkey, Police.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
LICENSE AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE - GA VEY
Councilman Gaveyannounced the License and Ordinance Committee will meet February 16,
1972.
LEFF BOARD - GAVEY
Councilman Gavey announced the LEFF Board will meet the Monday prior to the Wednesday
preceding the first Council Meeting of the Month. The next meeting will be February
28 instead of February 18.
STREET AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE - SONNEMANN
Councilman Sonnemann reported the Committee discussed application for a Topics project
to build the left turn lane and access, total estimated cost would be $22,000, of
which 65% would be paid under the Topics program and 35% by the City. It is the
Engineer's recommendation the cost be split between the Mu11endores and the City
(35%) in the amount of approximately $3,850.00 for each party. The Committee
recommended the matter be referred to the Council for approval for the Engineering
Division to apply for funds through the Topics Program to construct the proposed
project.
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It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Holman, that the Director of. Public Works
be authorized to apply for funds through the Topics Program to construct this proposed
project.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmèn voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
The Street Committee Meeting will be held February 9, 1972 at 7:30 P.M.
UTILITY AND AIRPORT COMMITTEE - SHAUGHNESSY
Councilman Shaughnessy reporting for Utility and Airport Committee stated the
Committee had discussion with Eastridge Water Company Board of Directors with
regard to the water system of the City of Auburn and it was the recommendation of the
Committee that the Director of Public Works have the City's Master Water Plan updated
to include the area of Lea Hill as far North as 304th Street; the Eastridge Water
Utility is not covered currently in our master water plan.
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The Committee discussed the proposed plat for Vali-Hi Subdivision located on the West Hill
in the proximity of West Main Street and West Valley Highway and the policy the Utility
Committee would take regarding to servicing the area with water and sewer line. The
Committee agreed that in order to service the area, water and sewer lines would have
to be extended from our existing facilities at total cost of the developer.
The Commi ttee reviewed the mat,ter of water service to the Ci ty of Pacific residents
along Ellingson Road. The City of Auburn would provide water service to several res-
idents living in the City of Pacific. These residents would pay the same rate
structure as the City of Auburn plus an additional 50 percent surcharge for those
living outside the City. The Committee concurred with this recommendation from Denny
Holt.
AIRPORT COMMITTEE - SHAUGHNESSY
The Committee agreed to give the management authority and responsibility of the
operation of the airport to Mr. Chipperfield. He will report directly to the
Mayor. Pat Nevins will provide assistance after a request by the Airport Supervisor
in regard to maintenance of the facility. Both the Airport Supervisor and the
Director of Public Works will cooperate in satisfying the needs of the airport.
Two gentlemen appeared before the Committee with regard to a maintenance facility
at the Airport. This matter will be discussed on February 24.
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MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE - LEA
Councilman Lea advised the Committee will catalogue the city buildings and request
the information be submitted to him as requested in his memo.
Mayor Kersey advised that Elmer Stodd will retire as of the 10th of February, 1972
and congratulated him on a fine job and wished him well in his retirement.
NEW BUSINESS
Consideration by the City Council of the request of Washington State Department
of Social and Health Services to amend and extend the contract with the City
of Auburn for distribution of food stamps.
It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Holman, that the contract with the Washington
State Department of Social and Health Services for distribution of food stamps not
be renewed because the requirements for insurance are impossible to meet.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Ratification and confirmation by Council of Agreement by and between City of
Auburn and Teamsters Local Union No. 910.
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It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Shaughnessy, that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to sign the Agreement by and between City of Auburn and Teamsters Local
Union No. 910.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 2612
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Ordinance No. 2612 entitled
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROV;ING AND CONFIRMING THE
ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENT ROLL OF WCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 252, WHICH
DISTRICT HAS BEEN CREATED AND ESTABLISHED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF
UNDERGROUND POWER LINES, AS PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2484 OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
AND LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE AMOUNT THEREOF AGAINST THE SEVERAL LOTS, TRACTS,
PARCELS OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY UPON SAID ROLL." be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 501
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Darling, that Resolution No. 501 entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A MUTUAL FIRE PROTECTIVE ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT,
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, BETWEEN PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AND THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, PROVIDING MUTUAL AID WITH EVERY FIRE DEPARTMENT IN PIERCE COUNTY."
be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Fiedler, Lea, Gavey, Darling and Holman voting YES.
Councilman Sonnemann and Shaughnessy ABSTAINED.
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS AND TRANSFERS
It was moved by
list in the sum
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Holman, seconded by
of $1,419,143.04 be
Councilman Holman,
voting YES.
Councilman Lea and
Fiedler, that the voucher approval and department
approved for payment.
Fiedler, Sonnemann, Shaughnessy and Darling
Gavey ABSTAINED
MOTION CARRIED
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Fiedler, that the City Clerk's Office notify
Mr. Sam Parker that the Council will remove his rezone request from the table at
the next Council Meeting and refer it back to the Planning Commission for consideration.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey announced that the next Council Meeting will be held February 22, 1972.
There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned
by Mayor Kersey at 9:45 P.M.
APPROVED THIS 8TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1972.
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