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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
MONDAY
APRIL 3, 1972
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn convened at 8:00 P.M., in
the Auburn Ci ty 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 Darling, seconded by Holman, that the March 20, 1972 Council Minutes be
approved as mailed.
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MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on request of the City of Auburn for the purpose
of hearing and determining whether or not a portion of "D" Street N.E., lying immediately
North of Auburn Way North within the corporate limits of the City of Auburn shall be
vacated.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Fiedler, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that the vacation of street be apprOYê9
and the City Attorney be directed to prepare necessary ordinance with utility easement.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on the request of the City of Auburn for the
purpose of hearing and determining whether or not a portion of 49th Street N.E. between
"D" and "G" Streets N.E. wi thin the corporate limi ts of the City of Auburn shall be
vacated.
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It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that the vacation of street be
approved and the City Attorney be directed to prepare necessary ordinance.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on Final Assessment Roll for L.I.D. 262, exca-
vation, ballasting, asphalt concrete surfacing, curb and gutter and storm drainage on 1st
Street N.E. between "L" and "K" Street N.E.
It was brought up by Public Works Director, Pat Nevins that there should be adjustments
in assessment for Farley and Graves by reduction in the total amount of $367.65 of the
assessment.
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Holman, that the assessments on L.I.D. 262 be
reduced in the sum of $367.65, in Farley from $906.16 to $732.01, Graves from $1006.85
to $813.35.
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ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Gavey, that Final Assessment Roll for L.I.D. 262
in the amount of $5,673.45 be approved 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
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on Final Assessment Roll for L.I.D. 263,
excavation, ballasting, curb and gutter, asphalt concrete paving and storm sewer on
7th Street N.E. between Auburn Way North and "A" Street N.E.
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City Clerk Williams read letter of objection from Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Baumann, 522 A St.
N.E., and Mr. and Mrs. Vearlee B. Call, 106 7th Street N.E., stating that the L.I.D. was
of no value to the two residential lots fronting on 7th Street N.E., and both families
are retired and on fixed incomes and they felt this L.I.D. was unfair.
Ralph Baumann and Vearlee Call both spoke regarding the L.I.D. and reiterated points
stated in the letter submitted.
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Gavey, that the Final Assessment Roll for L.I.D. I
263 be approved 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
It was moved by Darling, seconded by Fiedler, that a Public Hearing be held on request
of Harold Quist to rezone from A-l (Agriculture) to M-l (Light Industrial) a parcel of
property located North of 30th Street NW and East of "B" Street N.W. (Application 6-72)
at 8:00 P.M., April 17, 1972.
MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
City Clerk Williams read letter from Lawrence Price with regard to septic tank require-
ments.
Brief discussion followed reading of letter.
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that this letter be referred to the
Utility Committee.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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Lawrence Price, Dwight Bale, and Donald Paulson, from audience voiced objections to
the requirement of filling septic tanks that have been pumped out and requested that
changes in the requirements under the ordinance be made.
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Jim Kors, from Slevin-Kors, Professional Engineers, presented information summary of
pertinent information with regard to Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency and outdoor
burning and requested the City Council authorize drafting resolution to request repealing
of the burning ban in the unincorporated areas of the county where there are less than
3500 people per square mile.
Councilman Fiedler requested that Mr. Kors come to the Planning and Beautification
Committee Meeting at a workshop meeting of the Council as a whole.
Councilman Darling requested that material be provided prior to that meeting on April 11,
1972 .
Mr. Kors advised that action would need to be taken prior to April 12, 1972 and that he
would forward material to the City Clerk for distribution to the Council and Mayor prior
to the meeting.
It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Sonnemann, that this Council Meeting be continued
until Monday, April 10, 1972, for the purpose of considering the matter of the burning
ban.
MOTION CARRIED
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RECOMMENDATIONS
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The following items were submitted for Council Approval by the Director of Public Works,
Pat Nevins:
Change Order No.5 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc. for increase of $456.61 for
St. Imp. 120, 12th St. S.E. construction, signal revision of 12th st. S.E. and
Auburn Way South.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Change Order No.5 to C. J.
Rockey Co., Inc. for increase of $456.61 be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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Change Order No.4 to M. A. Segale, Inc. for increase of $1,381.31 for St. Imp.
101, 15th St. N.E./N.W. construction, for signal modification at 15th N.E. and
Auburn Way North intersection.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Change Order No.4 to M. A.
Segale, Inc. for increase of $1,381.31 be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No.4 (final) on Sanitary Sewer Imp. #18, sewer replacement on 3rd
St. from "A" St. N.W. to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc., for $741.64.
It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Sonnemann, that project be accepted as complete,
and that Pay Estimate No.4 in the sum of $741.64 be paid and that if no liens or claims
are filed within 30 days the amount of $1,332.02 including tax for retainage be paid.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No.6 (final) to C. J. Rockey Const. Co., Inc. on L.I.D. 264,
sanitary sewer construction in NE area of Auburn for $1,952.17.
It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Sonnemann, that Pay Estimate No.6 (final)
be approved for payment in the sum of $1,952.17, and the assessment roll be prepared
and that the construction be accepted as complete and if no claims or liens are filed
within 30 days and clearance is secured from the State Tax Commission and the Department
of Labor and Industries that the retained percentage amounting to $9,552.32 be paid.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Counci lmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No._10 to M. A. Segale, Inc., for construction of St. Imp. 101,
15th St. N.E./N.W. for $81,651.79.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Pay Estimate No. 10 to M. A.
Segale, Inc., for $81,651.79 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No.1 to Fred Hintz Construction Co. for $4,474.45, for Les Gove
Park Access Road.
It was moved by Darling, seconded by Fiedler, that Pay Estimate No.1 to Fred Hintz
Construction Co. for $4,474.45 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Authorization to hold Public Hearing on L.I.D. 264 Assessment Roll on May 15,
1972.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Public Hearing be held on
L.I.D. 264 Assessment Roll on May 15, 1972 at 8:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Authorization to call for bids on L.I.D. 265 and 266, street improvement, sanitary
sewers and undergrounding of power lines on 12th Street N.E. from Auburn Way
North to Harvey Road and/or to "M" Street N.E.
It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Darling, that authorization be approved to
call for bids on L.I.D. 265 and 266.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Authorization to call for bids on L.I.D. 270, water main construction on 3l0th
St. S.E., West of l24th Ave. S.E.
It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Holman, that authorization be approved to
call for bids on L.I.D. 270.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Counci lmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
That Contract No. 72-01 to Viking Automatic Sprinkler System covering sprinkling
system modifications at the M & 0 Building be accepted and if no liens or claims
are filed within thirty days after acceptance the retainage of $89.50 should be
pai d .
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It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Gavey, that the sprinkling system be accepted
as complete and that if no claims or liens are filed within thirty days after the
retainage of $89.50 be paid.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kersey introduced and congratulated Larry Scyler, Acting Chief of Police and
wished him well.
Mayor Kersey announced that the Park Board will meet April 11, in the Multi-Purpose
Building at Les Gove Park.
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Mayor Kersey announced that Spring Clean-up will be held from April 22 to May 7, 1972.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
LICENSE AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE - GAVEY
Councilman Gavey announced the License and Ordinance Committee will meet on April 12
at 7:30 P.M., and the first order of business will be the business registration and
license ordinance and department heads are requested to be present. The second order
of business will be Ordinance No. 2617 and any suggestions and objections or amendments
thereto should be given to members of the Committee and it is hoped this ordinance will
be brought up at the next Council Meeting.
STREET - ENGINEERING COMMITTEE - SONNEMANN
Councilman Sonnemann advised that the Committee request that the Plat of Valli-Hi
as submitted not be approved.
Councilman Sonnemann advised the Street and Engineering Commi ttee will not be meeting
the Wednesday following the next Council Meeting.
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Holman, that authorization be given to call for
bids for the street maintenance vehicle.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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UTILITY AND AIRPORT COMMI'l'TEE - SHAUGHNESSY
It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Holman, that the City Attorney be instructed
to work with the staff to prepare necessary ordinance for water and sewer rates subsequent
to the Utility Meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Darling, that the Council approve the additions
to the water system analysis and master plan and recommend approval of the ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED
Councilman Shaughnessy reported the complaints regarding area charge on L.I.D. 219 have
been referred to the City Attorney for an opinion.
PLANNING, BEAUTIFICATION AND BUILDING CODES COMMITTEE - DARLING
Councilman Darling reported the Committee had reviewed the memo from Mayor Kersey with
regard to Spring Clean-up and it was the feeling of the Committee that the Mayor
should continue to coordinate the spring clean-up as has been done in the past.
The Committee reviewed the matter of grading permits issued through Chapter 70 of the
Uniform Building Code in lieu of special property use permits and this matter will be
discussed at the workshop next Monday.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE - HOLMAN
Councilman Holman reported the Committee reviewed the quotations submitted on small office
supplies for the Ci ty of Auburn for the next 12 months and it was moved by Holman,
seconded by Gavey, that Warren Office Products be awarded the contract to supply the
City of Auburn with small office supplies for the ensuing year.
Councilman Darling ABSTAINED from voting.
MOTION CARRIED
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The Committee considered the matter of air conditioning for the Police Department and
it was moved by Holman, seconded by Lea, that the Mayor be authorized to proceed with
the expenditure for the air conditioning in the Police Department.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Darling, that the Council accept ratification of
amendment to the agreement by and between the International Fire Fighters Local #1352
and the City of Auburn, Washington, January 1, 1972 through December 31, 1972, Appendix
A, Wage Schedule, amended to include the classification of Lieutenant at a wage of
$957.00 per month and also agreed to negotiations of the 1973 contract to make the
position of Lieutenant at a rate of pay half-way between the agreed salary of First
Class Fire Fighter and Captain.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Holman, Fiedler, Gavey, Sonnemann, Shaughnessy and Darling
voting YES.
Councilman Lea voting NO.
MOTION CARRIED
The Committee reviewed the matter of the proposed extension of water system to Muckleshoot
Indian Reservation, the water line, 15th Street N.E. from Auburn Way North to "I" St.
N.E., and the water line L.I.D. 270, S.E. 3l0th Street (Lea Hill) and it was moved by
Holman, seconded by Darling, that the oversizing of the water main to be installed on
L.I.D. 270 from a 6 to 8 inch line at an estimated cost of $1400.00 to be paid from
the Water and Sewer Construction Fund.
All Councilmen voting YES.
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - FIEDLER
ROLL CALL VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED
Councilman Fiedler advised that the Washington Survey and Rating Bureau advise they
are placing Auburn on a re-inspection schedule and will schedule a new date.
MUNICIPAL BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE - LEA
Councilman Lea advised that the Municipal Building and Equipment Maintenance Committee
will meet Monday, April 10,1972 at 3:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers instead of
April 13, 1972 at 7:30 P.M.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Len Chapman, Director of Parks and Recreation, introduced Joan Broomell, student in
the field of Parks and Recreation who is taking some training in the Parks and
Recreation Department for a period of eight weeks.
OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Kersey announced the appointment of Richard Huseby, David Fugit and James Thomas
to the position of Lieutenant effective April 1, 1972, in the Fire Department.
The Council reviewed the proposed changes to the existing Auburn Civil Service Rules
to allow non-ci ty policemen to compete wi th those presently employed and Councilman
Fiedler read written resolution hurriedly prepared by City Attorney and it was moved
by Fiedler, seconded by Gavey, that the Resolution No. 512 be adopted.
It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Sonnemann, that the proposed resolution as
read by Mr. Bereiter, be amended to retain the present rule of the Auburn Civil Service
Rules to allow non-City policement to apply for vacancies only when there are no
candidates available for such position in the Auburn Police Department.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Fiedler, that Resolution No. 512 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, URGING THE AUBURN CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
TO RETAIN THE EXISTING ELIBIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR AUBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT POSITIONS."
be adopted as amended.
ROLL CALL VOTE ~ All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Darling, that the City of Auburn retain George M.
Mack of Roberts, Shefelman, Lawrence, Gay and Moch to represent the City of Auburn in
Metro negotiations.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 2624
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Ordinance No. 2624 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED ON HARVEY ROAD SITUATE WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING
THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM R-2 TO C-l." (Application #29-71) be introduced
and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2625
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It was moved by Gavey, seconded by Holman, that Ordinance No. 2625 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS
AND ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 257, WHICH DISTRICT HAS BEEN
CREATED AND ESTABLISHED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF EXCAVATION, BALLASTING,
CURB AND GUTTER, ASPHALT CONCRETE SURFACING AND STORM DRAINAGE, AS PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 2551 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. 509
It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Holman, that Resolution No. 509 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHDRIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AUBURN SCHOOL
DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER
LINE ALONG S. E. 304TH STREET TO SERVE THE PROPOSED HAZELWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL." be
adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 510
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It was moved by Holman, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Resolution No. 510 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AUBURN SCHOOL
DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER
LINES, PUMP STATIONS AND FORCE MAINS TO SERVE THE PROPOSED HAZELWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL."
be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 511
It was moved by Darling, seconded by Fiedler, that Resolution No. 511 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THOSE PORTIONS OF THE PUGET SOUND
GOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE INTERIM REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN WHICH ARE APPLICABLE TO THE
CITY OF AUBURN AND INCORPORATING THE EXISTING AUBURN CITY LAND USE PLAN INTO THE PUGET
SOUND GOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE INTERIM REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AS IT RELATES TO AUBURN'S
PLANNING AREA." be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 513
It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Gavey, that Resolution No. 513 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE PROPOSED VACATION OF
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY SITUATE ON A PORTION OF HOWlJ.RD ROAD AT 21ST AND "R" STREETS S.E.
WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN." be adopted.
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ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS AND TRANSFERS
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It was moved by Holman, seconded by Gavey, that the voucher approval and department
list in the sum of $784,777.43 be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Counci lmen vo ting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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Mayor Kersey continued the Council Meeting until 7:30 P.M. April 10, 1972 to consider
the matter of the resolution on Air Pollution Control.
The Meeting was adjourned by Mayor Kersey at 10:05 P.M.
"APPROVED THIS 4TH DAY OF APRIL, 1972.
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