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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
MONDAY
JANUARY 6" 1975
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 Excused:
Councilman Lawler, Kitchell, Craig" Darling" Holman and Flechsig.
Councilman Lea.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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, It was moved by Flechsig" seconded by Holman, that the Council Minutes of December 16,
1974, be approved as mailed.
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MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on the Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance -
Airport Zoning Classification - LF. An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington,
repealing codified Auburn City Ordinance Sections 11.12.010 and Chapters 13.04,
13.12, 13.16, 13.20" 13.24, 13.28, 13.32" 13.36 and 13.40 in their entirety; creating
new sections under Chapter 11.12 (Establishment of Districts) and Chapter 11.16
(Regulations) said sections to be known a"s 11.12.010" 11.12.020" and 11.16.140.
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The Planning Conmdssion recommends approval of the proposed Airport Zoning Classification -
LF" eliminating the Airport Board of Adjustments and transferring these responsibilities
to the existing Board of Adjustments as established by Ordinance No. 1702.
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lawler, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman" that the proposed Airport Zoning Classification -
LF be approved and the Planning Conmdssion recommendations be concurred with and the
City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance.
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CALL VOTE:
All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED"·
CORRESPONDENCE
The City Clerk read a Zone Change Application from Bocek Brothers, requesting change
of zoning from R-5 (Mobile Home Park) to R-4 (Multi-Family)" property located on the
east side of "A" Street S.E. between 41st Avenue S.E. and the Stuck River. (Application
No. 17-74)
It was moved by Darling" seconded by Holman, that the Zone Change Application from
Bocek Brothers (Application No. 17-74) be referred to the Planning Commission for
recommendations.
MOTION CARRIED
BID OPENINGS
Bids were opened December 30, 1974,
air compressor, Contract No. 74-28.
TRADE IN
$150.00
175.00
500.00
300.00
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11:00 A.M." for the purchase of one (1) wheel type
Bids were submitted as follows:
BASE BID SALES TAX GROSS BID
$3,995.00 $211.74 $4,206.74
4,,275.00 226.58 4,501.58
4,645.00 246.19 4,891.19
5,149.64 273.93 5,422.57
NET BID
$4,056.74
4,326.58
4,391.00
5,122.57
HOWARD COOPER
STAR MACHINERY
COX CONST. SUPPLY
ANDREWS MACHINERY
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The above bids were accompanied by Bid Bonds and include sales tax.
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, that since the
low bidder on Contract No. 74-28, purchase of air compressor fór the Water Division,
did not meet all the requirements of the specifications, it is recommended purchase
of this equipment be ~warded to Star Machinery on_ their low bid, with trade" of $4,326.58
(State sales tax $226.58).
It was moved by Darling, seconded by Flechsig, that Bids on Contract No. 74-28, one
wheel type air compressor, be awarded to Star Machinery on their bid of $4,326.58 and
the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract. Upon signing of the
contract, bid bonds to be returned to Andrews Machinery, Cox Construction Supply Company,
and Howard Cooper.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
MONDAY
JANUARY 6, 1975
Quotes were opened December 31,1974, 11:00 A.M., on Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 27"
replacement of sanitary sewer. Quotes were received as follows:
CHAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
E. P. & N CONSTRUCTION
JAMES A. GUESS COMPANY
$5,,494.55
5,729.01
6,204.80
The above quotes included sales tax.
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, that all quotes
for Sanitary Sewer Imp. #27, replacement of sanitary sewer Auburn General Hospital area"
~ rejected and authority is requested to call for bids on this project. Contract
Nf' 72-27. (Pat Nevins stated that the balance of the money needed to finance the
project over and above that which was previously authorized, will come from the 1975
Sanitary Sewer Budget).
It was moved by Darling" seconded by Flechsig, that all quotes received for Sanitary
Sewer Improvement No. 27 be rejected and authority be given to the Public Works
Department to call for bids on Contract No. 74-27.
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ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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RECOMMENDATIONS
The following items were submitted by the Director of Planning and Community Development"
George Schuler, for Council Approval:
Request Council Approval on Final Plat No. P3-73, North Auburn Industrial Park.
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lawler, that the Final Plat No. P3-73, North
Auburn Industrial Park, be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
sign the plat and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Call for Public Hearing on the request of Rose Brown to rezone from Unclassified
to C-3 (Heavy Commercial), property located at 5550 Auburn Way South. (Application
No. 16-74)
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It was moved by Holman, seconded by Darling, that a Public Hearing be held on the
request of Rose Brown (Application No. 16-74) on January 20, 1975" at 8:00 P.M. in the
Council Chambers.
MOTION CARRIED
The following items were submi tted by the Direc;f;or of Publi c Works" Pat Nevins, for
Council Approval:
Pay Estimate No.1, final, to Midway Roofing, Inc. for repairing Library roof
and installing new roof on Auburn Fire Station, in the amount of $6,263.11.
Contract No. 74-24.
It was moved by Lawler, seconded by Holman, that the project be accepted by the City
as complete and Pay Estimate No.1, final, to Midway Roofing, Inc. for $6,,263.11
be approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $657.20 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 Curt Ingalls Painting Co. for painting of fire station"
in the amount of $2,139.49. Contract No. 74-25.
It was moved by Lawler, seconded by Kitchell, that the project be accepted by the City
as complete and Pay Estimate No.1, final, to Curt Ingalls Painting Company for $2,139.49
be approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $224.50 be paid in
thirty days provided no liens or claims are filed and clearance is secured from the
Department of Labor and Industries.
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ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No.2, final, to Mayer Const. Co." for M & 0 Sign Shop Modification
in the amount of $278.70. Contract No. 74-23.
It was moved by Lawler, seconded by Kitchell, that the project be accepted by the
City as complete and Pay Estimate No.2, final, to Mayer Construction Company for
$278.70 be approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $278.50 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.
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MOTION CARRIED
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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
MONDAY
JANUARY 6, 1975
Change Order No.1 to Moss Construction Inc. for L.I.D. 285 (Academy area storm
line construction) a decrease of $1"874.40,, deletion of asphalt paved invert in
corrugated metal pipe.
It was moved by Darling, seconded by Holman, that the adoption of Change Order No.1
to Moss Construction Inc., for a decrease of $1,874.40, be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
t Pay Estimate No.3, final, to Moss Construction Inc. for construction of
L.I.D. 285, Academy area storm line, in the amount of $2,183.06. Contract No. 74~12.
I J It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman, that the project be accepted by the City
as complete and Pay Estimate No.3, final, to Moss Construction Inc. for $2,183.06
be approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $6,045.30 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
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Pay Estimate No. 8 to Venture Const. Co. for construction of Reservoir No.2,
Water Improvement No. 77, Hidden Valley Res., in the amount of $20,795.30.
Contract No. 74-06.
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig, that Pay Estimate No. 8 to Venture
Construction Company, for $20,795.30, be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No.9 to Venture Construction Co. for construction of Reservoir No.1,
Water Imp. #90, East Hill Reservoir, in the amount of $12,,577.72. Contract No. 74-06.
It was moved by Holman" seconded by Kitchell, that Pay Estimate No. 9 to Venture
Construction Company, for $12,577.72, be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kersey announced that he receivedca letter from King County Councilman Dave Mooney
notifying him that there will be a public meeting at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, January 9, 1975,
at Renton City Hall pertaining to urban drainage.
The Mayor also announced that a film will be shown on Tuesday, January 7, 1975 and
Saturday" January 11, 1975, at 10:30 A.M. at the Auburn Public Library. The film
pertains to flouridation and Dr. Ansingh and Dr. Thompson will be in attendance to
discuss and answer questions on same.
Mayor Kersey proclaimed Thursday" March 13, 1975, as "Music in our Schools .Day" and
stated it is fitting for the City of Auburn to recognize music as an essential part
of the learning process, and to encourage and support the significant art that, as
it moves more deeply into the core of education, becomes a powerful single channel to
the innermost feelings and responses of every child.
Mayor Kersey announced that he has made the following appointments: The Board of
Appeals, Gerold W. Harrell, five year term; Law Enforcement and Fire Fighters Board,
Councilmen Al Flechsig and Lillian Kitchell, one year terms; and City Archivist"
Roberta Morley, one year term.
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The Mayor also recommends and requests council confirmation on the following appointments:
Cemetery Board, Les Carter, five year term; Planning Commission, Jay Wood, five year term;
Library Board, Lavonne Raven, five year term; Park Board, Neil Richards, three year term;
Park Board Associate Members, Mary Caldwell, Cal Scarff, Ralph Burr and Charles A. Jones,
all one year terms; and City Health Officer, Dr. Robert McLean, one year term.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that the Mayor's recommendations
on appointments" as listed above" be confirmed by the Council. ~.
Councilman Craig pointed out that he had just received the Mayor's recommendations
before the Council Meeting and he feels more time is needed to properly consider
the appointments and he requested that the matter be delayed until the next Council
Meeting.
Councilman Darling asked the City Clerk to make available information pertaining to
the Board of Adjustment Members and stated he would also ask that action on the appoint-
ments be delayed until the Council Meeting of January 20, 1975.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Holman, Flechsig, Lawler and Kitchell voting YES.
Councilman Craig and Darling voting NO. -3-
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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
MONDAY
JANUARY 6, 1975
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
BUILDING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LAWLER
Chairman Lawler announced that the next Building Committee Meeting will be held at
7:30 P.M., January 13, 1975, in the Council Chambers.
Karen Higgins, Student Body President of Green River Community College, asked that
the Mayor and Council support their stand against higher tuition fees at the College.
Copncilman Holman stated that he would be happy to work with Miss Higgins, the City
Aðt:orney, and the President of Green River Community College for purposes of bringing
~e detailed information back to the Council for consideration at the January 20,
1975, Council Meeting.
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AIRPORT COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN KITCHELL
Chairman Kitchell announced that the Airport Committee Meeting of January 7, 1975,
has been cancelled until further notice.
PUBLIC SAFETY COM/-1ITTEE - CHAIRMAN CRAIG
Chairman Craig announced that the next Public Safety Committee Meeting will be held
at 7:30 P.M., January 15, 1975.
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Darling" that the City Council grant authority
to Lt. Gordon Bunker to attend FBI School, from January 6, 1975 to March 20, 1975,
in Quantico, :VÍrginia. (It was pointed out that there will be no expense to the Ci ty)
MOTION CARRIED
STREET COMMITTEE - VICE CHAIRMAN DARLING
The Street Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on December 18, 1974. Vice Chairman Darling
reported on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record on
file in the City Clerk:~s Office.
Discussion was held pertaining to a parking stall for the handicapped. Mayor Kersey I
pointed out that he had a call from a concerned paraplegic who suggests that cars
be impounded from the parking stall, rather than issuing a $1.00 ticket, when the
parking stall is abused by someone other than a handicapped person.
The City Attorney stated that he ·would look into the above mentioned suggestion
further; however, theCóunci1 can go ahead and vote on Ordinance No. 2861 tonight
and an amendment can be made later if impounding is legal.
vicèChairman Darling announced that the next Street Committee Meeting will be held
at 7:30 P.M." January 8, 1975.
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN HOLMAN
The Finance Conmdttee met at 7:45 P.M. on January 2" 1975. 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 Director of Finance reported that the amount to be reinvested during January"
1975, is $3,,675,000.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig" that the Director of Finance be given
authority to make the above listed investments.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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Mr. Philip A. Smith, Jr." Director of Kent Auburn Youth Resources, presented information
covering KAYR activities covering the quarter now ending and requested City allocation
of funds for the first quarter of 1975, in the amount of $4,351.25.
It was moved by Holman" seconded by Darljng, that authority be give~ for the allocation
of $4"351.25,, to Kent Auburn Youth Resources, for first quarter activities.
Councilman Craig stated that he is not convinced that we are getting enough out of
the program and in view of our tight budgetary problems, he does not feel he can
support the program.
Mayor Kersey pointed out that Phil Smith will furnish the City with reports from the
Auburn School District and Auburn Police Department relating to the effectiveness of the
program" in the near future. Councilmen Holman and Darling indicated support of the program.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Holman, Flechsig, Lawler, Kitchell and Darling voting YES.
Councilman Craig voting NO. MOTION CARRIED
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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
MONDAY
JANURAY 6" 1975
UTILITY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FLECHSIG
Chairman Flechsig announced that the Utility Committee Meeting of January 9" 1975,
will be cancelled. He urged the Council to attend the meeting at Renton City Hall
on January 9, 1975, for the purpose_of discussing the Green River Flood Control Plan.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
The City Attorney, John B. Bereiter, suggested that in order to comply with the Open
Meeting Law the results of the vote regarding the LynnRoy Inc. litigation should be
made public information.
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Mayor Kersey announced that the City Council vote, pertaining to the LynnRoy Inc.
litigation, was unanimous - with the exception of Councilman Holman who was absent.
George Schuler announced that he received information pertaining to the State Land Use
Plan and was notified that a draft will not be available until the actual Public
Hearing is held on January 11, 1975, at 1:30 P.M., in the House Office Building"
Olympia, Washington. Mr. Schuler suggested that the Council go on record as oppossing
this type of activity where a Public Hearing is held and information is not made
available until the day of the hearing.
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It was moved by Darling, seconded by Lawler, that the Council concur with Mr. Schuler's
recommendation oppossing Public Hearings without advance information available to
the interested parties and Mr. Schuler was instructed to send a letter, pertaining
to same, to the Chairman of the House Local Government Committee and the Association
of Washington Cities.
MOT ION CARRIED
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 2861
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It was moved by Darling, seconded by Lawler, that Ordinance No. 2861 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN" WASHINGTON, AMENDING AUBURN CODIFIED CITY ORDINANCE
9.22.190 (10) ESTABLISHING A PARKING AREA FOR EXCLUSIVE USE OF WHEELCHAIR USERS ON
"B" STREET NORTHEAST, WEST SIDE" FIRST MARKED PARKING STALL NORTH OF EAST MAIN
STREET." be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2862
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig" that Ordinance No. 2862 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON" RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF FIRE HYDRANTS AND WATER MAINS IN THE CITY OF AUBURN, AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Counci lmen voting .YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 661
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that Resolution No. 661 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CONCURRING IN THE ADOPTION OF A REVISED
URBAN AREA BOUNDARY FOR KING COUNTY." be adopted.
Prior to motion, Pat Nevins read parts of a letter from puget Sound Governmental
Conference requesting our concurrence in the adoption of a revised Urban Area Boundary
for King County.
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George Schuler explained that Resolution No. 661 is basically a housekeeping matter
and pointed out that it will allow areas outside of the present urban areas to be
annexed and if annexed by local jurisdictions, the annexed areas will be included
in local urban area boundaries.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIE])
RESOLUTION NO. 662-
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that Resolution No. 662 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY ATTORNEY
TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH KING COUNTY WASHINGTON, FOR PLANNING THE DISTRIBUTION
OF CERTAIN BWCK GRANT FUNDS AND EXECUTION UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVEWPMENT
ACT OF 1974 AND AN ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION PERTAINING THERETO. rr be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
MONDAY
JANUARY 6" 1975
RESOLUTION NO. 663
It was moved by Dar1îng, seconded by Lawler, that Resolution No. 663 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN" WASHINGTON, GRANTING MAYOR
STANLEY P. KERSEY THE AUTHORITY TO SIGN LABOR CONTRACTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1975
WITH FIREFIGHTERS WCAL 1352 WITHIN THE GUIDELINES AUTHORIZED BY THE AUBURN CITY
COUNCIL." be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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It was moved
December 27,
VOUCHER APPROVAL LIST
by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that the Voucher Approval List dated
1974, in the amount of $4,397,836.78" be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:11 P.M.
APPROVED THIS 7TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1975.
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