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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-03-1974 I ~ oc, l'w ~ ~ o I I AUBURN, WASHINGTON 36 rof SEPTEMBER 3, 1974 TUESDAY The regular meeting of the Auburn City Council convened at 8:00 P.M., in the Auburn Ci ty Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Councilman Excused: Councilman Lawler, Kitchell, Craig, Darling, Holman and Lea. Councilman Flechsig. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Lawler, seconded by Holman, that the Council Minutes of August 19, 1974, be approved as mailed. MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Kersey announced that a request has been made to hold the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 641, to create a local improvement district for the purpose of repairing or replacing of the sidewalk in the 100 block of "D" Street Northwest, on October 7, 1974, since proper notice has not been given to the residents. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Darling, that a Public Hearing be held on Resolution No. 641 on October 7, 1974, at 8:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers. MOTION CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE Mayor Kersey announced that five _or ten minutes prior to the Council Meeting:he received a'œetition, in opposition to the sewer rate increase - Ordinance No. 2827, from citizens and taxpayers of the City of Auburn. The petition will be turned over to the City Clerk. The City Clerk read a letter from George A. Schuler, Planning Director, regarding segregation of Assessment Nos. 13 & 14 of L.I.D. No. 208 B, for correction of legal description only. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that the correction of legal description to Assessment Nos. 13 & 14, L.I.D. No. 208 B, be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The City Clerk read a Zone Change Application from Earl K. Jones, requesting change of zoning from R-3 (Residential) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial), property located at 111 17th Street S.E. (Application No. 12-74) It was moved by Darling, seconded by L¥a, that the Zone Change Application from Earl K. Jones (Application No. 12-74) be referred to the Planning commission for recommendations. MOTION CARRIED The ci ty Clerk read letters, from the Auburn Area ChambeJ:.: of Commerce and the Auburn Adventist Academy, pertaining to the sewer rate Tncrease - Ordinance No. 2827. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Bob Gaines, Manager of the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, referred to the letter from the Chamber of Commerce pertaining to the sewer rate increase and stated that they would like to see a self-destruct clause inserted into the ordinance which would make Ordinance No. 2827 null and void on September I, 1976. He pointed out that the utility Committee Minutes of August 22, 1974, indicated that the rate increase be affected for only 2 years and the Chamber of Commerce would like to see a new section added to the ordinance to encompass same. BID OPENINGS Bids were opened August 22, 1974, 11:00 A.M., for Small Office Supplies. Bids were submitted as follows: WARREN OFFICE PRODUCTS, INC. $7,761.30 It was moved by Holman, seconded by Darling, that the Bid for Small Office Supplies be referred back to the Finance Committee. -.- .__.__.~.._._.. - MOTION CARRIED -1- 3 fiBuHN , '.. ''';Y.'- ," -~ ..... WASHINGTON TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 3, 1974 Bids were opened August 28, 1974, 10:30 A.M., for the purchase of one Hurst Power Rescue Tool wi th Power Shears. Bids were submi tted as follows: WESTERN STATES FIRE APPARATUS, INC. $4,647.95 The above bid was accompanied by Bid Bond; the above bid includes sales tax. Ii.: ÁdS ú,.:J:rt~d by Crai';f.~¿c,=;.~;:d ;:,:: T...awler, that t.':!", þ-i< f.:;,.c v:','J :r~-st: Pc-we1: Rc.""cut:: Tool with Power Shears be awarded to Western States Fire Apparatus, Inc. on their bid of $4,647.95 and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilme12_ voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Bids were opened August 28, 1974~ 11:00 A.M., for the sale of one six cylinder, 1962 1/2 ton Dodge Pick-Up. Bids were submi tted as follows: R. C. CALKINS ALAN D. KOSKO $ 265.00 261.00 It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that the Bids for the 1962 1/2 ton Dodge Pick-Up be rejected and authorization be given to readvertise Call for Bid on same. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Bids were opened August 27, 1974, 11:00 A.M., for the purchase of a four-track dual transport logging system, voice operated relay. Cost not to exceed $5,000.00. Bids were submitted as follows: DICTAPHONE CORPORATION PRICE -$4305.00 772.00 168.00 13.65 52.45 l5~75 DISCOUNT TAX TOTAL less l5%=$3659.25+$l93.94~$3853.19 less 10%= 69~80+ 36.82= 731.62 less 10%= 151.20+ 8.02= 159.22 less 10%= 12.28+ .65= 12.93 less 10%= 47r20+ 2.50= 49.70 less 10%= l4~17+ .75= 14.92 I-Dual Transport 4 Channel, Model 4042 I-Cabinet, Model 411045 I-VOX voice operated relay, Model 404620- Recording Tape, 1/4", Model 400413 I-Bulk tape eraser, Model 404845 l-Head Demagnetizer & Cleaning Kit, Model 123908 " TOTAL BID (less discount, plus sales tax) '$4821.58 It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that the bid for a four-track dual, transport logging system, voice operated relay, be awarded to Dictaphone Corporation on their bid of $4821.58 and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RECOMMENDATIONS The following items were submitted by the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, for Council Approval: Authorization to call for bids for purchase of sign fabrication machine for the Street Division, and sign shop addition for the M & 0 operation. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that authority be given to call for bids for purchase of sign fabrication machine for the Street Division, and sign shop addition for the M & 0 operation. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Authorization to call for bids for purchase of engine analyzer for Equipment Maintenance Division. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lawler, that authorization be given to call for bids for purchase of engine analyzer for Equipment Maintenance Division. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. ¡"/OTION CARRIED Chanqe Order No. I to Morris Construction Co. to Contract Eo. 74-08, LID 283, 26th St. N.E. construction time extension to September 30, 1974. Delays due to labor dispute, and restricted seeding times. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lea, that the adoption of Change Order No. I to Morris Construction Company, for time extension to September 30, 1974, be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED -2- ···'T -. " ' I I I I I : - I ~ oc, ~ ~ o o I I AUBURN, WASHINGTON 36'9 SEPTEMBER 3, 1974 TUESDAY Change Order No. 2 to Morris Construction Co. to Contract 74-01, L.I.D. 281 & L.I.D. 282, 8th St. N.E. construction, time extension to November 1, 1974, due to labor dispute. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Lawler, that the adoption of Change Order No. 2 to Morris Construction Company, for time extension to November 1, 1974, be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: AllCGu.ncilmen voting YES. MOTION CAl~.RIED Pay Estimate No.1 to Washington Asphalt Co., Inc., Contract No. 74-15, for cOI$truction of St. Imp. 169, asphalt overlays, in the amount of $15,433.66. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lawler, that Pay Estimate No.1 to Washington Asphalt Company, Inc., for $15,433.66, be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.1 to E. P. & N. Construction for Contract No. 74-11, St. Imp. 160, East Main St. widening, etc., in the amount of $19,699.76. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Lawler, that Pay Estimate No. 1 to E. P. & N. Construction for $19,699.76, be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No. 4 to Venture Const. Co. for Contract 74-06, Reservoir No.1, in the amount of $51,105.62. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman, that Pay Estimate No. 4 to Venture Construction Company, for $51,105.62, be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No. 3 to Venture Construction Co. for Contract 74-06, Reservoir No. 2 in the amount of $19,060.96. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lawler, that Pay Estimate No. 3 to Venture Construction Company, for $19,060.96, be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.9 to Burnham Construction Co. for Contract 73-03, St. Imp. 144, "A" St. S.E. from 3rd to 6th, in the amount of $14,838.50. It Was moved by Lea, seconded by Lawler, that Pay Estimate No. 9 to Burnham Construction Company, for $14,838.50, be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councílmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.2 to Morris Construction Co. for Contract 74-01, L.I.D. 281 and 282 - 8th and 9th St. N.E. area, in the amount of $60,656.46. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lea, that Pay Estimate No. 2 to Morris Construction Company, for $60,656.46, be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.1, final, to Structural Steel Painters, Inc. for Water Imp. 98, painting interior of Res. #8 (Academy Tank) in the amount of $6,964.90. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lea, that the project be accepted by the City as complete and Pay Estimate No.1, final, to Structural Steel Painters, Inc., for $6,964.90 be approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $740.00 be paid in thirty days provided no liens or claims are filed and clearance is secured from the Department of Labor and Industries. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.1, final, to Superior Asphalt & Concrete Co., St. Imp. 170, asphalt sealing material on City parking lots, in the amount of $4,726.39. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Lawler, that the project be accepted by the City as complete and Pay Estimate No.1, final, to Superior Asphalt & Concrete Company, for $4,726.39 be approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $501.44 be paid in thirty days provided no liens or claims are filed and clearance is secured _0.__" _ _._ ____ "____ ___. from the Department of Labor and Industries. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. -3- MOTION CARRIED. 370 AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY· SEPTEMBER 3 J 19 74 Pay Estimate No.5, final, to Fitzpatrick-McIntyre, Inc., for Contract No. 73-33, mausoleum buildings for Mt. View Cemetery, in the amount of $8,152.15. It was moved by Lawler, seconded by Craig, that the project be accepted by the City as complete and Pay Estimate No.5, final, to Fitzpatrick-McIntyre, Inc., for $8,152.15 be approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $4,277.10 be paid in thiTty days provided no liens or claims are filed and clearance is secured fro~ the HtaL~ Tax Commission and the Department or Labor and Industries. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.2, final, to Morris Construction Co. for contract 74-08, L.I.D. 283, 26th St. N.E. construction, in the amount of $821.52. I I I It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lea, that the project be accepted by the City as complete and Pay Estimate No.2, final, to Morris Construction Company, for $821.52 be approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $1,364.88 be paid in thirty days provided no liens or claims are filed and clearance is secured from the Department of Labor and Industries. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Approval of alley vacation West of "B" Street N.E. between 3rd and 5th Streets N.E. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Darling, that the alley vacation West of "B" Street N.E., between 3rd and 5th Streets N.E., be approved and the Planning Department recommendations be concurred with and the City retain a public utility easement over and under the entire parcel for the construction ~,d maintenance of all public utilities, and the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No. 10 to Burnham Construction Co. for construction of St. Imp. 144, "A" St. S.E. from 3rd to 6th, in the amount of $26,170.11. It was moved by Léa, seconded by Holman, that Pay Estimate No. 10 ¡to Burnham Construction \ Company, for $26,170.11, be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED .... PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEl1ENTS Mayor Kersey announced that the Black Watch Drum & Bugle Corp placed second, in competition at Troy Field, on August 30, 1974 and they placed third, out of 22 competitors, in Salem, Oregon, on September I, 1974. The Mayor also announced that tI.¡o students, Mr. Sharrad and Miss Watt, took first and second place at the Charles Allen Essay Contest and they are both hoping to go to Phoenix and compete for the Town Affiliation. Since the students will be paying their own way, those who are interested may contribute funds to l1elp make their trip possible. The Mayor also mentioned that the City of Auburn has received communièations, from Washington D.C., that the City of Auburn will be the regional site for the Veteran's Day Parade. Authorization has been received to hold the parade on Saturday, November 9, 1974. COUNCIL COM~ITTEE REPORTS BUILDING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LAWLER The Building Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on August 27, 1974. Chairman Lawler reported I on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record, on file in ' the Ci ty Clerk's Office. The Committee discussed and recommends that authority be given to Call for Quotes for the purchase of a 2,000 gallon gas tank, pump and nozzle, necessary for storage and issue of non-leaded gasoline for use on 1975 and on model cars. Labor to be accomplished through inter-departmental effort. Location to be in vicinity of the Fire Station. F"J.r1d~ to come frj~n l}t:!..l~~~· 'r::::.:: l:-:!:1-~~'::"''-~Asl~'' ':.lnall..JC'."J.ted. It was moved by Lawler, seconded by Craig, that the City Clerk be authorized to call for quotes for t11e purchase of a 2,000 gallon gas tank, pump and nozzle and funds to come from Utility Tax as mentioned above. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED -4- 371' SEPTEMBER 3, 1974 AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY The next regularly scheduled Building Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P./f., September 9, 1974, in the Council Chambers. AIRPORT COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN KITCHELL Chairman Kitchell announced that the next Airport Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on September 4, 1974. UTILITY COMMITTEE - VICE-CHAIRMAN KITCHELL The Utility Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on August 22, 1974. Vice-Chairman Kitchell reported Qn the Co~mittee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record, on file in the City Clerk's Office. I PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CRAIG The Public Safety Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on August 28, 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 approval of Resolution No. 645 - said resolution pertains to the renewal of 1974 Law and Justice Project Planner's Target Hardening Program. ~ oc, ~ f"":) o o It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman, that Resolution No. 645 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROVING THE CITY OF AUBURN'S 1975 PROJECT PROPOSAL AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW AND JUSTICE PLANNING OFFICE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, TO ENTER INTO ANY NECESSARY AGREEMENTS TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT AS APPROVED BY AUBURN RESOLUTION NO. 640 FOR LAW AND JUSTICE PLANNING AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR 1975." be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Committee discussed and recommends that the Police Department be authorized to purchase an off-street motorcycle, for purpose of investigating motorcycle violations. I It was moved by Craigl seconded by Lawler, that authorization be given to Call for Bid on purchase of an off-street motorcycle. Funds from the sale of surplus Harley Davidson Motorcycle to be used toward purchase. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Craig pointeq. out that Bids were opened this morning, September 3, 1974, for the sale of one Harley Davidson Motorcycle. The following bid was received: FRANCIS E. YIRKA $1,076.00 It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lawler, that the bid for one (1) - 1968 Harley Davidson FLH Motorcycle be awarded to Francis E. Yirka on his bid of $1,076.00. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The next regularly scheduled Public Safety Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M., September 11, 1974, in the Council Chambers. PLANNING & BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN DARLING Chairman Darling announced that the next Planning & Beautification Committee Meeting will be at 7:30 P.M. on September 10, 1974. I FINANCE COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN HOLMAN The Finance Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on August 29, 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. The Committee discussed and reviewed the need for immediate hydro-seeding, including 600 yards of top soil, at the cemetery. It was recommended that authorization be obtained to Call for Bid for landscape seeding at the cemetery - funds to come from existing Cemetery Budget. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Darling, that authorization be given to Call for Bid for landscape seeding at the cemetery and funds to come from existing Cemetery Budget. __ _n_ _....~__._ ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED -5- 3·72~' AUBURN, WASHINGTON '. ~-'¡ TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 1974 The Committee discussed the past and present activity of medical insurance and employee benefits and recommends that the City enter into an agreement with Schwarz, Shera and Associates, Inc. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Darling, that the City enter into an agreement with Schwarz, Shera and Associates, Inc., in regard to medical insurance and employee benefi ts. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Director of Finance reported that the amount to be invested in Certificates of Deposits, August 30, 1974, was-$2;700,OOO and that on September 3,1974, $1,170,000 w.ill be received from Foster and Marshall, Inc.~(on the LID Bond Issue) and will be invested on that date in repurchase agreements to the highest possible interest return. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Darling, that the Director of Finance be authorized to make the above listed investment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED STREET COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LEA The Street Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on August 21, 1974. 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 Street Committee. Meeting w.ill be held tomorrow evening, at 8:00 P.M., following the Airport Committee Meeting. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 2827 This ordinance 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." was introduced only at the Council Meeting of August 5, 1974, and referred to the Utility Committee for discussion at their meeting on August 22, 1974. A rather lengthy discussion was held by the Council and Councilman Craig pointed out that th~ ordinànce was redrafted August 26, 1974, and he made a motion that the redrafted ordinance be adopted.· Councilman Darling stated,. due to: the input received from Auburn Adventist Academy and the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, he feels action should be delayed and the ordinance should be referred back to the Committee to work out the proper wording. Councilman Craig again stated that the ordinance has been discussed in detail and he feels it should be adopted tonight and then, after the next Committee Meeting, the Committee can come back to Council and modify the ordinance. It was moved by Darling, seconded by Lea, that Ordinance No. 2827 be tabled and referred back to· thè Utility Committee for discussion at their meeting of September 19, 1974. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Darling, Holman, Lea, Lawler and Kitchell voting YES. Councilman Craig voting NO. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS I ¡ . ! ORDINANCE NO. 2835 I It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman, that Ordinance No. 2835 entitled "AN _ ORDINANCE OF ,THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, GRANTING A SPECIAL PROPERTY USE PERMIT TO MINE GRAVEL FROM CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY REREINAFTER DESCRIBED, TO THE STANDARD MINING ' AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH." be tabled until the next regular Council Meeting. MOTION CARRIED .c\E'S·C~u J: J. 0¡l Ìy-:;. Õ';L It was moved by Holman, seconded by Craig, that Resolution No. 646 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FROM THE ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY FOR A GRANT FOR A SEWAGE LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN, AND A LOAN FOR A WATER MAIN, SANITARY SEWER AND STREET SURFACING ON rœSTERN STREET." be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED I ~ oc, ~ ,-;) ~ o I I l AUBURN, WliSHINGTON 37-3-' SEPTEl'1BER 3~ 1974 TUESDAY RESOLUTION NO. 648 It was moved by Lea, seconded by Lawler, that Resolution No. 648 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, ~"ASHINGTON, REQUESTING AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON CONSIDER COMPLETING THE VALLEY FREEWAY (SR 167)." be adopted. ROLLs CALL VUl'E;: ;"'11 Cuuncilmen Foting YES. NOTION C4RlUED VOUCHER APPROVAL LIST It was moved by Holman, seconded by Darling, that the Voucher Approval List dated August 30, 1974, in the amount of t~,&~4~QP)('~8~ be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS The City Clerk read a Zone Change Application from Louis F. Stevens & Edward K. Hanna, requesting change of zoning from R-3 (Residential) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial), property located at N.E. corner of 12th and "A" Streets S.E. (Application No. 13-74) It was moved by Lea, seconded by Lawler, that the Zone Change Application from Louis F. Stevens & Edward K. Hanna (Application No. 13-74) be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendations. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Kersey requested that the City hold a Workshop Meeting with the Soil Conservation Group on Monday, September 23, 1974, for purpose of reviewing drainage, wetlands, etc. All Councilmen present indicated that they were in favor of the meeting. Mayor Kersey requested Pat Nevins make the arrangements for the meeting. Councilman Darling requested that the Mayor and appropriate departments contact Burlington Northern Railroad in regard to adhering to the time limitations for blocking roadways in Auburn. He mentioned that he was driving on "M" Street, going South to the railroad track, and as he approached the track he was the second car in line. He stated that it took Burlington Northern approximately twenty (20) minutes to clear the intersection and he feels they should be made atl"are of the problem and he pointed out that thistype'ofiricident has happened more than once to him and he is sure it has happened other times as well. Mayor Kersey asked Councilman Darling whàt direction the train was traveling. Councilman Darling stated that train was going West, at approximately five minutes after eight (8:05 A.M.) this morning. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Kersey adjourned the meeting at 10:18 P.M. IS 4TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1974. Ô¡^7{1~-;/, ( MAYOR -7-