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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
MONDAY
APRIL 15, 1974307'
The regular meeting of the Auburn City Council convened at 8:00 P.M., in the Auburn
City Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Councilman Lawler, Kitchell, Craig, Darling, Holman, Flechsig
and Lea.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Holman, that the Council Minutes of April I,
1974, be approved as mailed.
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MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
The City Clerk Pro-tem, Dawn L. Hodson, read a letter from George A. Schuler, Planning
Director, regarding the segregation of Assessment No. 32, L.I.D. No. 227, Total
Assessment $1,515.07 and the segregation of Assessment No. 32, L.I.D. No. 228,
Total Assessment $2,326.11.
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that the segregation of Assessment No. 32,
~~ L.I.D. No. 227, be approved as follows: Assessment Nos. 32, 32A and 32B to
')0 Richard Bjorklund of Sumner for $1,515.07 (total of 316~44 f.f. water @ $4.787865).
l~ Segregation of Assessment No. 32, L.I.D. No. 228, be approved as follows: Assessment
~ Nos. 32, 32A and 32B to Richard Bjorklund of Sumner for $2,326.11 (total of 316.44
~ f.f. Sanitary Sewer @ $7.350869).
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
The City Clerk Pro-tem read another letter from George A. Schuler, Planning Director,
regarding the segregation of Assessment No. 34, L.I.D. No. 230, Total Assessment
$1,438.28.
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It was moved by Lea, seconded by Lawler, that the segregation of Assessment No. 34,
L.I.D. No. 230, be approved as follows: Assessment No. 34 to Roy J. J.1ackie of
Norcross, Georgia for $482.52 (94.64 f.f. Sanitary Sewer @ $5.098491) and Assessment
No. 34A to Garrett E. Voorhees of Auburn for $955.76 (160.0 f.f. Sanitary Se¡ver
@ $5.098491 and 1 side se¡ver @ $140.00).
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMENDATIONS
The following item was submitted by the Director of Planning and Community Development,
George Schuler, for Council Approval:
Call for Public Hearing on the request of Burlington Northern, Inc. to rezone
from M-1 (Light Industrial) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial) a parcel of land located
on the southwest corner of 22nd Street N.E. and Auburn Way North. (Application
No. 5-74)
It was moved by Darling, seconded by Holman, that a Public Hearing be held on the
rezone request of Burlington Northern, Inc. (Application No. 5-74) on May 6, 1974,
at 8:00 P.M.
MOTION CARRIED
The following items were submitted by the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, for
Council Approval:
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Change Order No.1 to Seaport Dozing, Inc. for L.I.D. 279 (16th S.E., "A" to
"B" Streets S.E., street and sanitary sewer) to construct dry well for disposal
of storm water, increase of $1,070.00.
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Darling, that the adoption of Change Order No.1
to Seaport Dozing, Inc., for an increase of $1,070.00, be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTTON CARRIED
Change Order No. 1 to Coulee Construction Co. fbr St. Imp. 154, mini-mall
construction on "B" St. S.E., South of Main St., increase of $120.00, extra
concrete removal consisting of foundation wall extending into right-of-way.
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It was moved by Darling, seconded by Holman, that the adoption of Chan;Je Qrder No. 1
to Coulee Construction Company, for an increase of $120.00, be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.·
MOTION CARRIED
Creation of L.I.D. 284, 8" water main and fire hydrants on l18th Avenue S.E.
between 304th St. and pt.,2,626.84 ft. N of S.E. 304th st. Estimated cost of
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square footage and 59.9% property owners of total frontage signed petitions.
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that L.I.D. 284 be created and the City
Attorney be directed to prepare._the necessary ordinance to accomplish s~~e.
MOTION CARRIED
Authority to call for bid on L.I.D. 284.
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Holman, that authority be given to call for
bid on L.I.D. 284.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kersey announced that three gentlemen, from the Engineering Department, have
met the requirements of the National Society of Professional Engineers and the
Institute for the certification of Engineering Technicians certified Glenn A. Officer,
Lawrence E. Dahl, and Richard C. Hudson as Engineering Technicians and recognizes
that - through education, experience and knowledge - these persons have met the
standards set forth by the Institute. The Mayor awarded certificates to and. congratulated
Larry Dahl and Rich Hudson and asked Pat Nevins, Director of Public Works, to
congratulate and give a certificate to Glenn Officer (who could not be in attendance).
The Mayor announced that'a Rabies Clinic will be held at the Fire Station on Friday,
May 17, 1974, from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. The fee for the vaccination will be $2.50
and all dogs and cats, three months or older, should have rabies vaccinations. Dogs
should be revaccinated every two years and cats every year. It i$ important that cats
be brought in a carrying case or wood box. It was also pointed o~t that licenses will
be due the first of July and they will also be available during this Clinic ---f€fes are=,
as follows: unspayed female dogs $5, spayed female dogs $2, male dogs $2, and cats $2
for the original license and $1 for annual renewal. No pet will be licensed without
proof of a rabies vaccination.
The Mayor also announced that Spring Clean Up will begin on May 6, 1974, in the
southwest portion of town. Schedules will soon be available, giving the dates for.
clean up.in¿various docations:in~Auburn. 'It~ was ~lso póinted' out that every attempt
will be made, 'this .year.,.;;to keep alleys -andga.:i:ds clean;. therefore, creating .less,..
annual problems.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
~UILDING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LAWLER
Chairman Lawler announced that the next regularly scheduled Building Conmúttee will
be held at 7:30 P.M., May 13,1974, at the M & 0 Building. George Schuler and Pat
Nevins were asked to have the agenda prepared for review, prior to the meeting.
All Councilmen ,were invited to the Building Committee Meeting.
AIRPORT'COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN KITCHELL
The Airport Committee met in regular session on April 2, 1974, and a closed meeting
was held on April 9, 1974. Chairman Kitchell reported on the two meetings and the
Committee Minutes are a matter of Public Record, on file in the City C1~rk's Office.
Councilman Darling requested that he, and other members of the Council, receive
copies of the revised draft ordinance on the Airport Advisory Commi ttee, prior to
the next Committee Meeting on May 7, 1974.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CRAIG
The Public Safet~ C0~~ttee met at 7:30 P.M. on ~pxil 10, 1974. Chairman Craig reported
on the meeting and the Committee Minutes are a matter of Public Record, on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
The Committee discussed a request from the Auburn Globe News regarding placement of
newsracks on the sidewalk in front;:6f the Auburn Globe 'News Office, the so ut:hwest' corner
Main Street and Auburn Way South and in front of the A & B Tavern. The Committee
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recommends approval of the request.
It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Craig, that the Auburn Globe News be granted
permission to place newsracks, on the sidewalk, at the locations stated.
MOTION CARRIED
The Co~ttee discussed a request from Chief Scy1er for two men to attend the Western
states Crime Conference in Sacramento, California, on May 6, 7 and 8, 1974. The
Committee recommends approval of this request.
It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Craig, that authority be given to two Police
Officers to attend the Western States Crime Conference in Sacramento, California,
on dates stated above.
A rather lengthy discussion by various Councilmen followed. It was pointed out that
all Out-of-State Travel was to be discontinued and the funds have been deleted from
the budget. If other Departments are not allowed to attend conventions and meetings
out of state, this request would set a precedent. On the other hand, it was also
pointed out that this was a very important conference and the citizens of Auburn
would also benefit from what the Police Department Representatives learned.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmen Ki tc11e1l, Craig and Lawler voting YES.
Councilmen Darling, Holman, Flechsig and Lea voting NO.
MOTION FAILED
The Committee also discussed and recommends that the City of Auburn enter into an
agreement with the Washington Crime Information Center, as required under the rules
and regulations of the National Crime Information Center of the FBI.
It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Craig, that the City of Auburn enter into an
agreement with the Washington Crime Information Center.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
The Committee also reviewed and recommends that the City of Auburn enter into an
agreement with the National Crime Information Center as required under the rules
and regulations of the NCIC, of the FBI.
It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Craig, that the City of Auburn enter into an
agreement with the National Crime Information Center.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
The Committee also discussed and recommends that the City of Auburn enter into an
agreement with the SeaKing Alert System, providing for the security of information
contained in computerized systems and further providing that under the terms of this
agreement, the sum of $602.12 per month be paid to the SeaKing Alert System for the
City's share of costs.
It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Craig, that the City of Auburn enter into
an agreement with the SeaKing Alert System, as stated above.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARfUED
The Commi ttee reviewed and recommends approval of comparable wages of $1,159.00 for
both the civilian and the police officer involved in the Two-man Burglary Team Program.
It was pointed out that the funds will be reimbursed under the provisions of the
Federal Grant.
It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Craig, that the two members 0;E the Two-.man
Bur~lary Team be paid comparable wages of $1,159.00.
A lengthy discussion by Council followed. Councilman Holman asked why it was necessary
to pay both men the same salary, since one man is a civilian and the other a trained
police officer. It was pointed out that the two men will be doing the same work
and have the same responsibilities. As a team, working together, they should be
paid the same. Councilmen Flechsig and Lea both voiced concern over this plan because
there have 'been' th:t'ée..changes in the salary 'since theor1ginal plan wås presented
to the Counci1.- Councilman-Lea stated he is not against the program itself; however,
he pointed··out -that..when1hècomes tòa ;Counci1 'Meeting, he is entitled to know just
what he is voting on and this particular program continues to have changes. Mayor Kersey
explained.. that:. when the plan was originally presented, the salary for a 1st Class
Officer was $1,000 per month. Since the grant went through in 1973, salaries for
---1st Class'Officers were increased to $1,092 per month (in February) and Detectives
were increased to $1,159 per month. It was originally understood the men would be
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paid as 1st Class Patrolmen; however, their salaries are based on detective work.
Frank Shepard, Director of Finance, requested that a check be made to be sure the
two men, on the Burglary Team, are covered with False Arrest Insurance.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmen Kitchell, Craig, Holman, F1echsig, and Lawler voting YES.
Councilmen Darling and Lea voting NO.
f'lO'1'.rON (;r.F..RIED
The Committee discussed and recommends approval of a Card Table License for the
Rail Tavern.
It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Craig, that the Card Table License for the
Rail Tavern be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
PLANNING AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN DARLING
The Planning and Beautification Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on April 8, 1974 and
the meeting was continued to April 9, 1974. Chairman Darling reported on the two
meetings and the Committee Minutes are a matter of Public Record, on file in the
City Clerk's Office.
UTILITY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FLECHSIG
The Utility Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on April 4, 1974.
on the meeting and the Committee Minutes are a matter of
the City Clerk's Office.
Chairman Flechsig reported
Public Record, on file in
The next utility Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, April l8, 1974.
STREET COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LEA
The Street Committee met at 7:30
on the meeting and the Committee
the City Clerk's Office.
P.M. on April 10, 1974. Chairman Lea reported
Minutes are a matter of Public Rþcord, on file in
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The Committee discussed the Chamber of Commerce request for use of sidewalks in
conjunction with their "Old Fashioned Spring Festival". The Committee recommends
approval of the request for April 24 through 27.
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that Council approve the request of the
Chamber of Commerce to use the sidewalks on April 24 through April 27.
MOTION CARRIED
Councilman Lea mentioned the Ci ty has gone to considerable expense for a professional
land survey and appraisal in regard to Mr. Endersbe's problem ·on East Main Street.
Councilman Lea indicated he felt it ~¡aS the City's obligation to try to satisfy
Mr. Endersbe and the City has done everything in its power to do so. The cost to the
City is in excess of what Mr. Endersbe's Assessment was and it was pointed out that
the City had waived the ten day filing period for Mr. Endersbe to appeal to Superior
Court. It .is now. up to Mr. Endersbe to make the next move, if he feels the problem
has not been taken care of to his satisfaction.
The next Street Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on April l7, 1974, in
the Public Works Department.
Councilman Lea also made several comments in regard to a letter, received from
Pat Nevins, in regard to problems created by heavy rains. It was pointed out· that
a dry well has been constructed, in connection with L.I.D. 279, because of the
run-off of storm water. The existing storm drains do not have the capacity to carry
the storm water caused by the heavy rains and a request has been made for L.I.D.s
in other areas for this same purpose. Street paving will be held to a minimum because
of this problem.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Th'E! C.;ty Atto.J:'ney, John B. Bercdt:9I'.I stated t~:t.t T,·~t¡" rr? peT'I!'-!;;;cdr\7' ;Jf Counc:fI.. he
has selected a law student to work with him in connection with the recodification of
the City Code Book. Mr. Bereiter explained that Mike Reynolds, from the University
of Notre Dame Law School, will be graduating soon and he will be a real asset to the
Ci ty .
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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ORDINANCE NO. 2808
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman, that Ordinance No. 2808 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF A PARCEL
OF LAND LOCATED EAST OF "A" STREET BETWEEN 41ST STREET S. E. AND THE STUCK RIVER,
SITUATE WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION
THEREOF FROM UNCLASSIFIED TO R-5 (MOBILE HOME PARK)." be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All 'Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2809
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lawler, that Ordinance No. 2809 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, fvASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF A PARCEL
OF LAND LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF "A" STREET S. E. SOUTH OF 41ST STREET S. E. ,
SITUATE WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION
THEREOF FROM UNCLASSIFIED TO C-3." be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2810
It was moved by Daxling, seconded by Lawler, that Ordinance No. 2810 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, REPEALING CODIFIED AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE
CHAPTERS 11.12, 11.16.020, 11.16.030, 11.16.040, 11.16.050, and 11.16.060 IN THEIR
ENTIRETY; CREATING NEW SECTIONS UNDER CHAPTER 11.12 (ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS) AND
CHAPTER 11.16 (REGULATIONS) SAID SECTIONS TO BE KNOWN AS 11.12, 11.16.005, ll.16.010,
11.16.015, 11.l6.020, ll.l6.025, 11.16.030, 11.16.035, 11.16.040 and 11.16.235,
(ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS-RESIDENTIAL)." be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2811
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Darling, that Ordinance No. 2811 enti t1ed "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF A
CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF 14TH STREET N.E. AND WEST OF "M" STREET
NORTHEAST, SITUATE WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM R-2 TO SPECIAL PROPERTY USE PERMIT." be introduced and
adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 628
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Craig, that Resolution No. 628 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND THE BURLINGTON
NORTHERN INC." be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 629
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Darling, that Resolution No. 629 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE PROPOSED VACATION OF
ALLEY SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN." be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
MISCELLl!NEOUS BUSINESS
Mayor Kersey announced that there will be a Workshop Meeting, of the Auburn City
Council, on Monday, April 22, 1974, at 7:30 P.M. to discuss Revenue Sharing Allocations.
Also, there will be an Executive Workshop Meeting on Monday, April 29, 1974, at
7:30 P.M. to discuss wages on several positions.
The Mayor announced that beginning in May, Council Members and Staff Members may
dress casually for the warm weather (jackets and ties are not required for the men).
There being no further business to cóme before the Council, Mayor Kersey adjourned
the meeting at 9:45 P.M.
APPROVED THIS 16TH DAY OF APRIL, 1974.
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