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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-18-1972 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY APRIL 18, 1972 R4~) 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 Sonnemann, that the April 10, 1972 Council Minutes be approved as mailed. I MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on request of Harold Quist to rezone from A-1 (Agriculture) to M-1 (Light Industrial) a parcel of property located North of 30th Street N.W. and East of "B" Street N.W. (Application No. 6-72) The Planning Comndssion recommend the approval of this request provided that the owner give consideration to the dedication of the additional 20 feet of right-of-way for a 60-foot street. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lea, that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Darling, seconded by Holman, that the Planning Commission recommendations be concurred with and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare necessary ordinance granting rezone from A-1 (Agriculture) to M-1 (Light Industrial) with consideration given to the dedication of the additional 20 feet of right-of-way for a 60-foot street. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Gavey, Shaughnessy, Darling, Holman, Fiedler, Lea voting YES. Councilman Sonnemann voting NO. I MOTION CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE City Clerk Pro-tem Osborn read letter from Schneider, Smythe, Salley and Van Sic1en regarding extension of time period for Bonanza Investment Company, SPU Permit granted by Ordinance No. 2534, from April 1, 1972 to August 1, 1972 for removal of existing stockpile of gravel and fill materials from its old processing site. Discussion by Council followed. It was moved by Darling, seconded by Holman, that the letter be referred to the Planning Commission MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Darling, seconded by Holman, that a Public Hearing be set for May 15, 1972 at 8 P.M. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Sonnemann, that Segregation of Assessment No.4, L.I.D. No. 209 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED I It was moved by Holman, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Segregation of Assessment No.5, L.I.D. No. 206 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Lea, Segregation of Assessment No.6, L.I.D. No. 208 A be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mayor Kersey mentioned the Young Generation Club. The club will be selling buttons for $1 for the Summer Olympics. 350 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY APRIL 17, 1972 It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Gavey, to suspend rules of order and have License & Ordinance Committee Report previous to Audience Participation. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Gavey reported that the License and Ordinance Committee recommended that Ordinance No. 2613 show these changes. Section 7 (a) (1) (a) should read June 30 instead of June 31. Section 7 (a) (1) should be $3.00 on and after June 1, 1972 and $5.00 per year on and after January 1 of each year thereafter. It was suggested that a new section be added to Section 7. Discussion from the audience followed concerning the Animal Control Ordinance: Mr. & Mrs. 1- P. F. Morgan of 1407 G Street S.E., Ralph Beers of 1123 4th Street N.E., and Del Heisserman of 1605 1st Street N.E.believe our Animal Warden is doing an excellent job and is very cooperative. Margaret Dowd of 2205 Dogwood S.E., Diana Berthon of 2705 Alpine S.E., Kathy George of 1112 14th N.E., Dorthy Hansen of 311 F Street S.E., Avis Hansen of 606 22nd S.E., John Versolinko of 15 E Street S.E. and Wayne Goodburn of 121 E. Main believe the license fee's are unreasonable, they do not like the idea of an officer or animal warden coming on their property; feel there should be leash laws for mean and vicious children as for animals, and they wanted to know what their rights are as citizens regarding these problems. Del Heisserman of 1605 1st Street N.E. questioned an over extended water bill, this matter will be discussed by the City Attorney and Finance Director. BID OPENINGS Bids were opened April 10, 1973, 11:00 A.M., for construction of parking areas and basketball court paving in Fulmer Field and Scooter Brown Park in the City of Auburn, with bids submi tted as follows: FRED HINTZ CONST. CO., Auburn, Washington LLOYD'S OF WASHINGTON, Auburn, Washington $8,064.53 8,746.50 The above bids were accompanied by bid bonds; the above bids include sales tax. It was the recommendation of the Director of the Parks and Recreation Board that the low I bidder, Fred Hintz Construction Company be awarded the contract for a total of $7,680.50 plus Washington Sales Tax of $384.03, total $8,064.53. It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the contract for paving at Fulmer Field and Scooter Brown Park be awarded to Fred Hintz Construction Company on their low bid of $8,064.53. It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that the contract be awarded to Fred Hintz Construction Company and upon signing of contract the Bid Bond of unsuccessful bidder be returned. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Sonnemann, Shaughnessy, Darling, Holman, Fiedler, Lea voting YES. Councilman Gavey voting NO. MOTION CARRIED RECOMMENDATIONS The following items were submitted by the Planning Director, George A. Schuler, to call for Public Hearing to be held May 1, 1972: The request of Elmer Spencer, Ray Terlicker and Frank Pfulg, for a Special Property Use permit for gravel removal from land parcels West of West Valley Highway and South of Peasley Canyon Road. (Application No. 2-72) The request of Broadway Holding Company, Joe Feist, and Lyman Ketcham, for a Special I Property Use permi t for gravel removal from land parcels located West of West Valley Highway, near 15th Street S.W., in Jovita Heights. (Application No. 4-72) The request of M. R. Mastro and Joe M. Feist for a Special Property Use permit for gravel removal for a land parcel West side of West Valley Highway near 15th Street S.W. (Application No. 5-72) The request of Venture Construction, Inc., 28802 West Valley Highway North, to rezone from Unclassified to M-l (Light Industrial). (Application No. 7-72) It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Public Hearing be held at 8:00 P.M. May 1, 1972. MOTION CARRIED AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY APRIL 17, 1972 351 The following items were submi tted by the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, for approval: Pay Estimate No. 12 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc. for St. Imp. 123, 29th St. S.E. construction, for $17,177.16. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Sonnemann, that pay estimate No. 12 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc., for $17,177.16 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED 1 Pay Estimate No. 2 to Fred Hintz Construction Co. for Les Gove Park access road and parking areas construction, for $1,618.88. It was moved by Darling, seconded by Sonnemann, that Pay Estimate No. 2 to Fred Hintz Construction Co. for $1,618.88 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Change Order 1 to Tri-State Construction, Inc. for increase of $1,691.97 covering hydrant relocation, dewatering and removal of concrete box culverts on St. Imp. 122, West Main Street project HUD portion, Water Imp. No. 74. It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Darling, that Change Order 1 to Tri-State Construction, Inc. for $1,691.97 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.6 (final) to Tri-State Construction, Inc. for $2,528.80 for water portion of St. Imp. 122, West Main Street project, HUD, Water Imp. No. 74. It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Holman, that the project be accepted by the City as complete and Pay Estimate No.6 (final) to Tri-State Construction, Inc. for $2,528.80 be approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $7,613.57 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. I ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No. 5 (final) to Brown Const. Co. for $594.93 for wading pool construction at Les Gove Park. It was moved by Darling, seconded by Lea, that the project be accepted by the City as complete and Pay Estimate No. 5 (final) to Brown Const. Co. for $594.93 be approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $1,942.06 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.7 to Coulee Construction Co. for St. Imp. 104 Ph II, 17th and "R" St. S.E. construction, for $21,769.52. It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Darling, that Pay Estimate No.7 to Coulee Construction Co. for $21,769.52 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Authority to Call for bids for painting inside of Lea Hill Reservoir tank. I It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Holman, that Public Works be authorized to call for bids for painting inside of Lea Hill Reservoir tank be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Kersey proclaimed May 1 as Law Day USA and Loyalty Day. Mayor Kersey announced Operation Litter Control - April 22 thru May 7. Saturday, April 22, the Boy Scouts of America and students will be cleaning up our town. Mayor Kersey complimented the Elk's Club on their assistance with Youth Programs and complimented Wilbur Nichols on his successful year as Exalted Ruler and presented him with the unique shovel presented by members of the Elk's Lodge. 352 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY APRIL 17, 1972 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS LICENSE AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE - GAVEY Committee discussed changes to Ordinance 2613. It was moved by Gavey, seconded by Fiedler, that the City Attorney draw up amended Ordinance 2613 to reflect changes. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Committee discussed changes to Ordinance 2617. 1 It was moved by Gavey, seconded by Fiedler, that the City Attorney draw up the necessary Ordinance 2617 to reflect changes. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Discussion on pioneer Elementary School PTA. It was moved by Gavey, seconded by Fiedler, that the bicycle registration fee be waived in conjunction with their bike safety program. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Committee discussed non-profit solicitors licenses. STREET AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE - SONNEMANN Councilman Sonnemann announced the Committee will meet April 19 at 7:30 P.M. UTILITY AND AIRPORT COMMITTEE - SHAUGHNESSY Discussion on water rate analysis - answered questions currently being finalized. Next meeting will be Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 P.M. in the Public Works Conference Room. Discussed letter from Lawrence Price with regard to septic tank requirements being changed I in ordinance. The Committee denied the request. The next meeting will consider Airport Business; considerable discussion regarding Legislation Airport Advisory Committee. PLANNING AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - DARLING The Leased Housing Program was discussed. Mrs. B. Wegsteen, Housing Authority of the County of King, briefed the Commi ttee concerning subject program. The Senior Citizen Housing was reviewed and it was decided to retain local control of Senior Citizens Rights. The Committee reviewed the letter from George Skarich, Executive Secretary, to Pacific Northwest Golf Association members, concerning "open space" tax relief. Following review of C. Weehler's memo concerning monthly gravel inspection, the Comndttee recommended approval of Mr. Smythe's letter request in behalf of Bonanza Investment Company. It was moved by Darling, seconded by Fiedler, that the Planning Director be instructed to send a letter to the owner of record and mail it certified mail, return receipt requested expressly advising him of the violation and ordering him to cease and desist. Send c.c. of the letter to the State Department of Natural Resources for their information and action. MOTION CARRIED I FINANCE COMMITTEE - HOLMAN Councilman Holman reported that shower installation in the M. & o. Building was approved. The City Treasurer gave a report on the funds available for investment purposes ($100,000 from street fund and $50,000 from arterial street fund. Councilman Holman moved, Darling seconded, that the Council authorize the distribution of this investment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Councilman . f h . th M & HOlman moved, Darling seconded, that the installat~on 0 s owers ~n e . o. Building be accepted. MOTION CARRIED 1 I I AUBURN, WASHINGTON ') r- ...) tJad MONDAY APRIL 17, 1972 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - FIEDLER Meeting will be held Tuesday evening. Discussion concerning Blood Drive. The Blood Drive is this month for King County and donated blood will go to the Community Concern. Citizens can give blood at the Fire Station on April 20, Thursday, from 1 P.M. to 7 P.M. Hal Millen of the Auburn Globe News announced that a man who is soon having Open Heart Surgery will need 15 pints of Type A negative blood for surgery and another 30 pints will be needed later. MUNICIPAL BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE - LEA Approval of M. & o. Building shower installation. LIBRARY COMMITTEE - LEA Discussion of heating pumps and request money in budget be held in reserve for heat pump installation. Mrs. Harrell will go on Coffee with Radio KASY, April 22. Next meeting to be held April 26 at 7:30 P.M. in the Library. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Gavey moved that the City Attorney update the City Code Book to reflect changes outlined in House Bill 223 regarding hitchhiking. The motion was seconded by Fiedler. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmen Gavey, Sonnemann, Shaughnessy, Holman, Fiedler, Lea voting YES. Councilman Darling voting NO. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor requested that we send a letter to Mr. Sidney E. Smith, Secretary, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services regarding new legislation requiring cities to establish alcoholic rehabilitation programs. The letter would advise Mr. Smith that the City of Auburn has a budget of $7500 which would more than handle the Senate Bills. The motion was moved by Councilman Fiedler, seconded by Gavey. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2626 It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Fiedler, that Ordinance No. 2626 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 ON A PORTION OF "D" STREET N. E., IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF AUBURN WAY NORTH 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. 2627 It was moved by Holman, seconded by Sonnemann, that Ordinance No. 2627 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 ON A PORTION OF 49TH STREET N. E. BETWEEN "D" AND "G" STREETS N.E. 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. 2628 It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Sonnemann, that Ordinance No. 2628 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 262, WHICH DISTRICT HAS BEEN CREATED AND ESTABLISHED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF EXCAVATION, BALLASTING, ASPHALT CONCRETE SURFACING, STORM DRAINAGE AND CURB AND GUTTER TO A ROADWAY WIDTH OF THIRTY-FOUR (34) FEET AS PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2562 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 354 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY APRIL 17, 1972 ORDINANCE NO. 2629 It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Sonnemann, that Ordinance No. 2629 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 263, WHICH DISTRICT HAS BEEN CREATED AND ESTABLISHED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF EXCAVATION, BALLASTING, CURB AND GUTTER, STORM DRAINAGE, AND ASPHALTIC CONCRETE SURFACING TO A WIDTH OF 34 FEET, AS PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2570 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 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2630 It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Ordinance No. 2630 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2304 "A" STREET SOUTHEAST SITUATE WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM R-5 TO C-3." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 515 It was moved by Holman, seconded by Sonnemann, that Resolution No. 515 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RESOLVING THAT J. V. LANGE, SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE FOR AND IN BEHALF OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, A PUBLIC ENTITY ESTABLISHED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, THIS APPLICATION AND TO FILE IT IN THE APPROPRIATE STATE OFFICE FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING CERTAIN FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE DISASTER RELIEF ACT (PUBLIC LAW 606, 91ST CONGRESS)." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED There being no further business the meeting was adjourned by Mayor Kersey at 10:05 P.M. APPROVED THIS 18TH DAY OF APRIL, 1972. I I