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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
MONDAY
AUGUST 5, 1974
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, Holman, Flechsig and Lea.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lawler, that the Council Minutes of July 15,
1974, be approved as mailed.
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on the request of the Community Chapel
Church to revise the plot plan on their existing Special Property Use Permit, to
allm.¡ the expansion of their existing church facilities located at 2606 "R" Street S.E.
(Application No. 8~74)
The Planning Commission recommends approval of this request to the City
that: (1) Adequate off-street parking is provided in conformance wi th
of Chapter 11.16.160 (Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements) and (2)
plan shall be attached to and be made a part of the ordinance.
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the requirements
That the plot
Reverend John Egerdahl, representing the Community Chapel Church, stated that they
appreciate the consideration that has been given their request and they have met
the two requirements requested of the Planning Commission.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Craig, that the Public Hearin~ be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that the request of\the Community Chapel
Church to revise the plot plan on their existing Special Property Use Permit be
approved and the Planning Commission recommendations be concurred ~ith and the City
Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
The City Clerk stated that a Petition had been received, from property owners, regarding
zoning violations on "G" Street S.E. Mayor Kersey mentioned that copies of the petition
had been given to the Planning Department and Mr. Schuler has contacted the gentleman
and received oral commitments that he will correct the problem.
The City Clerk read a Zone Change Application from M. E. Boys, requesting change of
zoning from M-l (Light Industrial) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial), property located
adjacent to 15th Street S.W. and east of freeway - Auburn 400 Area. (Application No. 11-74)
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Craig, that the Zone Change Application from M. E. Boys
(Application No. 11-74) be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendations.
MOTION CARRIED
The City Clerk read a letter from the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce stating that
the Retail Trades Division is opposed td the proposed sewer rate increase.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Bob Gaines, Manager of the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce; Frank Shaughnessy, resident
of Auburn and.abusinessman; and Bud Coffee, representing the Boeing Company asked that
they be allowed to speak when the proposed sewer rate increase is discussed later in
the Council Meeting. Councilman Flechsig gave his approval.
Leon RaÌ'urn of 320 "F" Street S. E., Joan Evans of 321 "K" Street S. E., Linda Graham of
818 4t11 Street S.E., Ern~e Jensen 0...- 1.14 4..:h StL'et::;; S.E., <::nd Jim Wood of 326 "I" St.ceét
S.E. spoke in favor of lowering the speed limit on 4th Street S.E. It was pointed out
that a formal list of names was sent in to the City for record and these individuals
indicated that this particular area has had a number of accidents because of the high
speed of some motorists and they favor a lower speed limit (this item will be
discussed later in the meeting - Ordinance No. 2823).
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Bill Donais of 803 E. Main, Attorney for the Ideal Tavern, stated he had been contacted
by the Auburn High School Drama Club in regard to their use of the Windsor Apartments for
a "spook house". He stated that it is his understanding that the Drama Club had been
told they could not use the building because of the tavern's lawsuit against the City.
Mr. Donais stated that he is for this project and he will cooperate with the Auburn
High School but he does not feel the Ideal Tavern should be blamed if the Drama Club
is not allowed to use the building. He also stated that he would be willing to
. work with th~ City in regard .to this project and stated that he is also for a new
City Hall; however, he does not wish to raise a controversy over this matter.
Ralph Davis, Director of Dramatic Arts at Auburn Senior High School, pointed out that
the request to use 17, 19. and 21 West Main Street had been approved by the Council
at their meeting of July 1, 1974. Since that time the Drama Club has seen that
insurance be provided for the location, they have spent about 400 hours on layout
and design blueprints for their activities, and they have spent about $700 on materials
and supplies for the project; however, now they are being told they cannot use the
location requested. Mr. Davis stated that the Drama Club does not wish to get involved
with anyone's ,-lawsuit or business, but they would like to use that building and
get started on the spook house so it can be ready for Halloween. Gary Sandars, of
734 "H" Street N.E., explained that it would be very difficult to use the same
building they had last year because they have new ideas and could not utilize the
building properly. He also pointed out that the club has tried to locate another
location; however, there is no location to be found for this type of activity.
The City Attorney explained that the gentlemen came in with a request to use the
three address locations mentioned above and it, is his understanding that George Schuler,
Chuck Smith, the Fire Department, and members of the Council understood that the
request was for the same location used last year. After considerable discussion,
the City Attorney stated he did not feel there would be any problems if the request
were granted.
Mayor Kersey stated that should correct the problem. Tom Payne, of 619 8th Street S.E.,
thanked the Council for approving the location they had requested.
BID OPENINGS
Bids were opened July 29,1974,9:00 A.M., for the conversion and installation of a
Computer System. The following bid was submitted:
HONEYWELL
$86,900
The above bid was accompanied by Bid Bond.
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance, Frank Shepard, to award the contract
for the conversion and installation of a Computer System to Honeywell, of Mercer Island,
on their bid of $86,900 - including the computer software and support necessary to
install the computer.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that the contract for conversion and
installation of a Computer System be awarded to Honeywell on their bid of, $86,900
and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract.
Councilman Craig stated he is in opposition to this computer system because all of the
conversion costs have not adequately been listed and probably within a year, we will
need more people to do the computer work. Councilman Craig stated he still has many
questions and he does not feel the Call for Bid was properly advertised. He pointed
out that not too many computer firms read or receive the Auburn Globe News. Councilman
Craig also noted ,that the City received letters from Burrough's and IBM. He stated
that the City had not stated exactly what type of training they wanted, nor did
additional costs get listed properly for air conditioning, etc. Councilman Craig
asked'that this item not be passed and stated he would like to get out a proper bid.
Councilman Lea asked the Mayor if he felt the bids had been handled correctly. He
pointed out that there were comments made by other companies in regard to the way
in which the bids were handled. Mayor Kersey stated t12at from the questions that
have been mentioned, he would say that the other firms were a¡.o¡are of the bid and
the Call for Bid was placed in the paper following the standard procedure.
The Mayor also pointed out that there are less employees now than were employed
this time last year. At the present time, there is no planned increßse for employees.
The Mayor pointed out that the Council has heard of the work load in various
departments and 'by obtaining the computer we will probably be able to relieve
one person in the Finance Department and this should also help relieve other departments.
The Finance Director confirmed that there are no plans to hire
He pointed out that the new computer will be going to disk and
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anyone at this time.
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will enable us to do more work than we would be able to accomplish by hiring an
additional person. He pointed out that many items now required by the State and
Local Government, as well as other programs that the City would like to work on,
will be better handled by the computer. In comparison, the computer will be able
to do t'/ork in one hour that would require an individual eight hours. Mr. Shepard
stated that the new computer system will, in the future, make Auburn a keypoint in
State as far as recnrds are cònc:er'1er1 "ìn.d he stated he w0111d !Y'Jt have recommel1ded
the Honeywell System ii: he di4 not l:eally believe this information to be true.
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Mayor Kersey stated that we have Revenue Sharing Funds for this purpose and in just
over fi ve years this machine will be paid for in full. In other words, the money
we would spend on rental would pay for the machine. He pointed out that at the end
of five years we would have to maintain the machine, but we will not be required
to put $15,000 - $16,000 a year into rental that would be gone at the end of the
year. By purchasing the computer, the Ci ty is trying to reduce expenses _and _,;c
do more for our citizens.
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Councilman Holman stated that the accounting work has more than doubled the past
few years and¡in terms of dollars, we will be saving money by purchasing the
system. He pointed out that they have considered this matter for over six months,
they have studied the Omega Study, and they have visited other operations for
input and information. He feels this is the best thing the City can do and
pointed out that he has never seen the Finance Department work together as well
or as hard as they are at this time. He stated it has been disturbing and frustrating
to have this matter continue for so long.
Councilman Lawler made reference to the comments on additional air conditioning
and stated that it is a very common problem. He stated that whenever different
equipment or larger equipment is used additional air conditioning is needed
and he does not feel this an unknown item. Councilman Lawler also stated he
believes the City has studied thismatter in detail and he feels the City has
done a ,thorq,ugh job.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Holman, Flechsig, Lawler and Kitchell voting YES.
Councilman Lea and Craig voting NO. I
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Bids were opened August 1, 1974, 11:00 A.M., for Contract No. 74-03, Street Improvement
No. 162, street illumination and fire signalization on Auburn Way South.
It is the recommendation of the Direcf;or of Public Works, Pat Nevins, that Street
Improvement No. 162, be rejected, specifications be revised, and the project rebid _
due to unavailability of the original designed signal pole. It is requested that
permission be granted to readvertise Street Improvement No. 162, lighting and fire
signalization on Auburn Way South, area of 6th Street S.E.
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that the bids for Street Improvement No. 162
be rejected, bid bonds be returned, and authorization be given to revise the speé:ifi-
céJ.,tions and readvertise a Call for,B.ids for Street Improvement No. 162.
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 Standard Mining for a Special Property
Use Permit for gravel removal on two parcels of property located southwest of
15th Street N.W. and the West Valley Highway. (Application No. 6-74)
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It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman, that a Public Hearing be held on the
request of Standard Mining (Application No. 6-74) on August 19, 1974, at 8:00 P.M.
in the Council Chambers.
MOTION CARRIED
The following i tf'm t/3S submi t:t'?iI by +-1'11::' nj rectnr 'rF P;>r!,;s .ç Recr'3at:ion, Lert Chapman,
for Council Approval:
Pay Estimate No.8 (Final) to Richard G. Wagner, Inc., for Brannan Park Development
in the amount of $5,475.60.
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman, that the project be accepted by the City
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as complete and Pay Estimate No.8 (Final) to Richard G. Wagner, Inc., for $5,054.60
be approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $15,615.00 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
The following items were submit.ted by the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, for
Council Approval:
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Change Order No. l to Morris Construction Co. for increase of $6,533.75 to
LID 281 and 282 construction, Contract No. 74-01, incorporating storm water
on lOth N.E. into Comprehensive Storm Drain Program and removal of deteriorated
asphalt on 9th N.E. and repaving with new asphalt.
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, that the adoption of Change Order No. l
to Morris Construction Company, for an increase of $6,533.75, be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No.2, final, to Bowers Construction Corp. for construction of
Contract No. 74-09, L.I.D. 284, in the amount of $13,506.34.
~. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that the project be accepted by the
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t'- for $13,506.34 be approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to
~ $2,676.98 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.
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ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Change Order No.3 to Fitzpatrick-McIntyre, Inc., time extension only to
September I, 1974, for construction of mausoleum - due to delay in delivery
of granite.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that the adoption of Change Order No.3
to Fitzpatrick-McIntyre, Inc., for time extension to September l, 1974, be approved.
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ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Venture Construction Co. for construction of Contract No.
74-06, Reservoir No.2, in the amount of $67,799.29.
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig, that Pay Estimate No. 2 to Venture
Construction Company, for $67,799.29, be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Venture Construction Co. for construction of Contract
No. 74-06, Reservoir No.1, in the amount of $125,826.35.
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lawler, that Pay Estimate No. 3 to Venture
Construction Company, for $125,826.35, be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Change Order No.2 to Burnham Const. Co., Contract No. 72-39 Ellingson Road construc-
tion, increase in the amount of $491.l3, using crushed rock as back fill for
portion of unsuitable roadway and addition of reinforced bars to curb and gutter.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lea, that the adoption of Change Order No. 2
to Burnham Construction Company, for an increase of $491.13, be approved'.
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ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Change Order No.3 to Burnham Const. Co., Contract No. 72-39 Ellingson Road
construction, increase of $7,496.11, removal of unsuitable material and installation
of select backfill and pavement repair and curb radius revision as requested
by the Street Committee.
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Craig, that the adoption of Change Order No. 3
to Burnham Construction Company, for an increase of $7,496.11, be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilman voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
C~ahgeÐrder No.4 to Burnham Const. Co., Contract No. 72-39 Ellingson Road
construction, increase of $753.41, covering welding beam clips on the bridge
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and sandb~astipg and painting of welded areas.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lea, that the adoption of Change Order No. 4
to Burnham Construction Company, for an increase of $753.4)., be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: A~l Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate Hu. 12, 1:-~nal, tù .....~. '_r.Jlai-n Con~t;ructio:2 Co. for r.;Jüst.Luc.::ion vI:
Contract No. 72-39, Ellingson Road, in the amount of $11,496.66.
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that the project be accepted by the
Ci ty as complete and Pay Es timª_te~No. 13, final, to Burnham Cons truction Company,
for $11,496.66 be approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to
$17,995.36 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
PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kersey announced that thirty-four visitors from our Sister City met at City
Hall on Saturday morning. Since that time they have toured Southcenter, Nt. Rainier,
the Rainier School in Buckley, and a child day care center. The Mayor stated that
the visitors are a very fine group of people and they will be on their way to
San Francisco tomorrow.
The Mayor also announced that City Hall will be open for Voter Registration on
Friday, August 16, 1974, üntil 8:00 P.M. and Saturday, August 17, 1974, from
8:00 A.M. until noon. The 17th of August is the last day to register for the
Primary Blection held on September 17, 1974.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
BUILDING COMMITTEE - CHAIR1.fAN LAWLER
Chairman Lawler stated that the next Building Committee Meeting w{ll be held at
7:30 P.M. on August 12, 1974. Mayor Kersey asked if the date could be changed
because of a Soi~ Conservation Meeting on the 12th. Chairman Lawler suggested
August 26. The Mayor again asked if the meeting could be changed because of a
RIBCO Meeting on the 26th. Cl1airman'Lawler announced that the next Building
Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on August 27, 1974.
AIRPORT COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN KITCHELL
The Airport Committee met in an Executive Session at 7:00 P.M., July 30, 1974
and held an Open Meeting at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Kitchell reported on the Committee
Meetings and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record, on file in the City
Clerk's Office.
The Airport Committee discussed and recommends that the following people serve on
the Airport Advisory Board: 'Bob Hoyt, Dave Morgan, Howard Bothell Jr., Jim Markins,
and Joe DeJoie -- Dayton Witton will consult with the Advisory Board.
It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Lea, that Council concur with the recommendation
of the Airport Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
The next Airport Commî£tee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M., August 6, 1974.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CRAIG
The Public Safety Committee met at 7:30 P.M., July 17, 1974. Chairman Craig reported
on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record, on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
The Committee discussed and recommends that the Fire Department be given the authority
to Call for Bids for the "Jaws of Life", and Call for Bids for painting and roof repair.
It W-'lS moved by Craig, seconded b~ L~wler: thar t:hp Firp nepart:1!:.~nt hp. authori7ed
to Call for Bids for the "Jaws of Life".
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
It,was moved by Craig, ~econded by Kitchell, that the Fire Department be authorized
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to Call for Bids for painting and roof repair.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
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The Public Safety Committee also discussed the need for replacement of carpeting in
the Police Department. Chief Scyler had indicated that he has funds available in his
budget, the funds had been earmarked for scrambler equipment; however, due to the
problems being experienced by other departments with their scrambler equipment,
Chief Seyler requested that the equipment not be purchased and the funds be utilized
for replacement of carpeting. Funds available: $900.00; cost of carpet replacement,
approximately $650.00. The Co~mittee recommends this request.
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that authorization be given to Chief Scyler
to rePlace carpeting in the Police Department.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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Chief Scyler explained, to the Committee, the program in which they are now involved in
combating illegally ridden motorcycles in and near the residential areas in the City
and on public property. This activity is in violation of the law and Chief Scyler
indicated that consideration be given to disposal of the third Harley Davidson Motorcycle.
This motorcycle is not necessary at this time, due to the decrease in traffic, and the
funds could be used to purchase a vehicle suitable for enforcement of motorcycle laws.
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lawler, that authorization be given to the Police
Department to dispose of the Harley Davidson Motorcycle.
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C:. to Call for Bids for a Fire Department Sedan to replace the 1961 Dodge Pickup. Funds
c: have been provided for in the 1974 Budget.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that authorization be given to the Fire
Department to dispose of their 1961 Dodge ]?ickup.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lawler, that authorization be given to the Fire
Department to Call for Bids for a 1974 sedan automobile.
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ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Craig stated that the Committee has received a copy of the letter, from
the Police Department, recommending that a Merchant Patrolman's License be issued
to Terry L. Mengle.
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that Council approve the request of
Terry L. Mengle for a Merchant Patrolman's License, as recommended by the Police
Department.
MOTION CARRIED
The next Public Safety Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on August 28,
1974, in the Council Chambers. The regularly scheduled meeting of August 14, 1974,
has been cancelled.
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN HOLMAN
The Finance Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on August 1, 1974. Chairman Holman reported
on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record, on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
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The Finance Committee reviewed the need for a Voice Recorder for the Police Department.
Dick Fisher explained how the equipment would work and the Committee recommends
that authorization be given to the Police Department to Call for Bids, funds for the
equipment will be made from previously allocated revenue of the Police Department Budget.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Craig, that authority be given to the Police
Department to Call for Bids for a Voice Recorder. Funds for payment to be made
from previously allocated revenue of the Police Department Budget.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
The Committee discussed and recommends that the Auburn Public Library be authorized to
declare certain equipment and books surplus and be authorized to dispose of same.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that the Auburn Public Library be authorized
.to.disPQseßf..ßurplus equipment and books.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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The Director of Finance explained, to the Committee, the current change from Repurchase
Agreements to Certificates of Deposit, on a 30 day basis, which would result in a
higher return on investments. The Committee discussed and recommends that the
Director of Finance be authorized to invest $2,900,000.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that the Director of Finance be authorized
to make the phova 7ísted investmcÞ~~ ip ';he ~~~np: ~urlined.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
NOTION CARRIED
The Finance Committee studied a Call for Bid for Office Supplies and recommends
authorization be given for same.
It was mvoed by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that authorization be given to Call for
Bids on Office Supplies.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
UTILITY COMMITTEE MINUTES - CHAIRMAN FLECHSIG
The Utility Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on July 18, 1974. Chairman Flechsig reported
on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record, on file in
the City Clerk's Office
The next Utility Committee Meeting willbe held at 7:30 P.M. on August 8, 1974.
PL1!NNING & BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - VICE CHAIRMAN LEA
The Planning & Beautification Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on July 22, 1974. Vice Chairman
Lea reported on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record,
on file in the City Clerk's Office.
The next Planning & Beautification Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on
A~gust 13, 1974.
STREET COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LEA
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The Street Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on July 17, 1974, and a Spec)al Meeting was
éalled to order at 7:30 P.M. on July 31, 1974. -Chairman Lea reported'on the ,Committee
Meetings and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record, on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Chairman Lea mentioned that the Committee discussed-the speed limit on 4th Street S.E.
and 37th Street S.E. This will be discussed under Ordinances and Resolutions, later
in the Council Meeting.
Councilman Lea stated, for documentation purposes,; that. the staffz:and';:'Street : Commit tee¿.
recommends that a crosswalk be placed at 4t11 Street S.E. and "F" Street S.E. This action
was taken because the area is somewhat dangerous and they feel a crosswalk will aid
in pedestrian safety.
The next Street Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on August 7, 1974, in the
Public Works Department.
Councilman Lea also announced that the Soil Conservation Committee will hold a meeting
at Auburn City Hall, at 7:30 P.M., August 12, 1974. A presentation will be made
regarding the impact of the present Soil Conservation Program for the cities of Kent,
Renton and Auburn and Councilman Lea urged citizens and Councilmen to attend the meeting.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2823
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, that Ordinance No. 2823 (introduced
July 1, 1974) entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON; REDUCING THE
SPEED LIMIT FROM 35 MILES PER HOUR TO 25 MILES PER HOUR AT ALL TIMES ON DESIGNATED
PORTIONS OF FOURTH STREET SOUTHEAST AND DESIGNATED PORTIONS OF 37TH STREET SOUTHEAST,
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF AUBURN , WASHINGTON." be adopted wi th the following amendment
to the title. Ordinance No. 2823 shall be entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, REDUCING THE SPEED LIMITS FROM 35 MILES PER HOUR TO 30 MILES PER
HOUR AT ALL TIMES ON DESIGNATED PORTIONS OF FOURTH STREET SOUTHEAST AND 25 MILES PER
HOUR ON DESIGNATED PORTIONS OF 37TH STREET SOUTHFAST¡ WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF
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Councilman Craig stated that the Public Safety Committee feels the speed limit should
be reduced to 25 MPH, as the ordinance was originally introduced, because of the policy
of the Police Department to ticket motorists going 4 MPH - 9 MPH over the speed limit.
He stated that because of the tolerance rate, motorists could actually drive 39 MPH
(in a 30 MPH zone) without being ticketed; therefore, he recommends the Public Safety
Committee recommendation of 25 MPH be adopted. He also pointed out that the lower
speed appears to be what the citizens want in the area also.
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It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that Ordinance No. 2823 be adopted as
introduced on July l, 1974 - reflecting t.he speed limit be reduced from 35 miles per
hour to 25 miles per hour on designated portions of Fourth Street S.E~ and 37th Street S.E.
Councilman Lea stated that the Street Committee feels that 4th Street S.E. is an
arterial street and since funds were made available a number of years ago, to widen
the street, lowering the speed limit to 25 miles per hour ~lould defeat the purpose.
The Police Department records indicate that 1fr" StreetS.E. is the problem area alid
he stated he feels lowering the speed to 30 miles per hour would be a reasonable
speed to rectify some of the problems we have had in the past. Councilman Lea stated
he hopes the Public Safety Committee will reconsider this matter because he is concerned
that there will be other requests to lower the speed on other streets, if the Public
Safety Committee recommendation is followed.
Mayor Kersey asked that the Council vote on Councilman Craig's motion to lower the
speed limit on 4th Street S.E. and-37th Street S.E. to 25 miles per hour.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Craig and Xi tchell voting YES.
Councilman Holman, Flechsig, Lea and Lawler voting NO.
MOTION FAILED
Mayor Kersey asked that the Council vote on Councilman Lea's motion to lower the
speed limit on 4th Street S.E. to 30 miles per hour and 25 miles per hour on 37th Street S.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Lea, Lawler, Kitchell, Holman and Flechsig voting YES.
Councilman Craig voting NO.
MOTION C]J..RRIED
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 2827
Councilman Flechsig stated he would call on the gentlemen who had requested permission
to speak on sewer rates, earlier in the meeting, prior to action by Council.
Bob Gaines thanked the Council and Mayor for considering the letter from the Chairman
of the Retail Trades Division and stated that Pat Cavanaugh could not be at the Council
Meeting this evening. Mr. Gaines mentioned that the Board Members of the Auburn
Chamber of Commerce will be meeting Friday and the Chamber of Commerce, for that reason,
would like to request a delay in action on this ordinance. He also pointed out that
the possible sale of airport property, discussion on airport eåsements, and sale of
General Services Administration Property should be good reasons to delay this matter.
Mr. Gaines mentioned that the sale of the GSA Property will take place on September 4,
1974, and he feels the waiting period could be used to further pursue all possibilities
for federal funds.>
Bud Coffee, representing Boeing, stated he feels they share Mr. Gaines view in asking
for a delay on Ordinance No. 2827 because it is a rather difficult and complex issue.
Mr. Coffee stated that Boeing would like the sewer rates to be fair to residents and
industry and their main concern is that if the rate schedule is not interpreted properly,
Boeing's cost could go up as much as ten times what i.t is now. A rate schedule was
presented to the Mayor, Councilmen,.and Pat Nevins and Mr. Coffee stated that Boeing
wòuld be willing to supply data and help -in whatever way they can.
Frank Shaughnessy stated his comments were unnecessary if the Council decides to delay
this matter; however, his comments might be relevant if a delay is not granted. He
stated his main concern is that the City take another look at the vast cost of providing
service to a large user, as compared to a small user. He stated we must guard against
the very popular pastime of making the person who looks most able to pay~ pay for
those who think something is unpopular. He pointed out that quite often those who
look most able to pay for something are the ones who are least able to do so. It would
be better to place the initial charge where the costs lie. He stated as an individual
and small industrial user, he is willing to pay but he still feels that the burden cannot
be put on the relatively few heavy users. Mr. Shaughnessy stated that the best course
of action would be to delay this matter to allow the City more time to study this, from
the other side of the fence, rather than by what has been presented so far. If a delay
is undesireable, at least consider an amendment to change your schedule of rates.
Councilman Flechsig stated he was a little disturbed by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce
because they waited until August 2 to send a letter. He stated some of the questions
in their letter have already been answered but the City has not had enough time to answer
all of the questions. Councilman Flechsig stated he appreciated the comments and
_t:.hinki.''1~.?f the Boeing Company and said he feels we do owe the Chamber of Commerce
and Boeing some consideration. Councilman Flechsig asked the Director of Finance
to present a little information on bonding.
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Mr. Shepard briefly explained that during the past three or four years the Statè,
as well as the Nation, is requiring the separation of utility accounting. That is, the
complete separation of water and sewer in order that each may bare there own weight.
He mentioned that he has talked with the State' Examiner, Bond Consultants, etc. regarding
this and the ratio of 1.35 of the average Annual Debt Service being the acceptable ratio
needed. The need for this ratio is most improtant in order to place the utility in a
sol VP'1t: posi tion wi th regard to both p.i:ior issues and anlJ future ratina and/or sale of
, utility bond issues. The Sewer Account currently has a short term ~Ilvestment of
$18,000 and the Water Account an amount of $39,000, as of June 30. These investments
are subject to use during the second half of 1974 for projects already initiated. The
Sewer Account is going into a deficit picture in regard to bond issue capability and
if this ratio is extended for any1ength of time, it will be harder for the City of
Auburn to maintain the average annual principal and interest requirements.
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig, that Ordinance No. 2827 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING AUBURN CODIFIED CITY ORDINANCES
10.04.430, 10.04.440, 10.04.460 and 10.04.470 AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 10.04.435
AND 10. 04.475 TO THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, ALTERING THE MONTHLY
SEWER CHARGE WITHIN AND WITHOUT THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN." be introduced
and referred back to the Utility Committee for review and request that any industrial
users, including Boeing, provide each member of the Utility Committee and each Councilman
sufficient information and input - said information to be submitted on or before the
August 22, 1974, Utility Committee Meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
Councilman Craig stated that speaking_for..A;he-commoD__c:i.tìzen,.theree.arè Çfù.ite ~á:-,number
ó£cc:.Ëtdaensdwhoewill bèç,â.f£ected::::bg~1;hef60¢. i'ncrease - as well as the Metro charge
that will be added and when we try to split the cost for industrial users or commercial
users, then the residential users costs, are~raised and he is concerned.
Councilman Holman pointed out that the City is keeping the cost down for residential
users, as much as possible; however, business and
stated that business and industry pay 70% on bond
our schools, etc. Without business and industry,
for the residential user~
industry is important also. He
issues and this allows us to operate
the rate ~lOuld have been higher
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ORDINANCE NO. 2830
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It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lawler, that Ordinance No. 2830 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION
OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES I AMBULANCES, SETTING FORTH THE DUTIES
AND QUALIFICATIONS OF AMBULANCE DRIVERS AND MEDICAL ATTENDANTS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED,
EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES, DEFINING OFFENSES AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES." be introduced
and adopted.
Councilman Lea expressed concern that the Auburn Fire Department ~vill set up the
inspection and standards for these vehicles and he pointed out that some private
businesses may not be able to meet aJ.l or-the requirements because of lack of funds.
He stated that this could limit the service available in the City of Auburn and
he questions the City having the authority to set such standards.
Councilman Craig stated that the Fire Department Aid Car answers all emergency calls
but they do not transport injured persons, except in cases where an ambulance cannot
transport an individual. The objective of the ordinance is to see that all drivers
and attendants meet certain standards of training and that the vehicle be equipped
with the needed equipment to meet the needs for emergency aid and transportation.
Councilman Craig also stated that this ordinance has been discussed with both of
the ambulance services in Auburn and they have agreed to the requirements and standards
set forth in the ordinance.
The City Attorney stated that Section 7 (A, B, and C) indicates what the equipment
requirements are for ambulances and he pointed out that the requirements have been
reduced somewhat from the original drafted ordinance. As far as the City being
arbitrary or capricious in regard to a firm meeting these standards, he stated
that the companies will not be hesitant to make their views known if they feel they
are being mistreated.
ROLLCALL VOTE: Councilman Craig, Holman, Flechsig, Lawler and Kitchell voting YES.
Counc~~man Lea vot~ng NO.
MOTION CARRIED
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ORDINANCE NO. 2831
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that Ordinance No. 2831 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THE AUBURN CITY
ORDINANCE NO. 2298 (DECEMBER 2, 1968) BY DELETING THAT PORTION THEREOF WHICH READS
".......AND SHALL IN ADDITION THERETO HAVE SUCH OTHER AND FURTHER DUTIES AS MAY BE
HEREINAFTER DESIGNATED BY THE CITY COUNCIL." be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
NOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2832
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that Ordinance No. 2832 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE REGULATING THE DRESS OF FEMALE EMPLOYEES IN PLACES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
WHEREIN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE SERVED AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES." be introduced
and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2833
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman, that Ordinance No. 2833 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF A CERTAIN
PARCEL OF LAND WCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF "R" STREET SOUTHEAST, SITUATE WITHIN THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM R-2 TO
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT." be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 641
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Lawler, that Resolution No. 641 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, r-1ASHINGTON, DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN TO IMPROVE A PORTION OF A SIDEWALK WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY BY
THE REPAIRING OR REPLACING OF SUCH SIDEWALK, PURSUANT TO A WCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
TO BE CREATED FOR SUCH PURPOSE." be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
VOUCHER APPROVAL LIST
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lawler, that the Voucher Approval List dated
July 31, 1974, in the amount of $9,,5:'1'8;'465.11} be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Kersey adjourned
the meeting at 10:54 P.M.
APP R:;]/_V.ED, . 6TH DAY OF AUG U~T' 1974.
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