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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
TUESDAY
FEBRUARY 18, 1975
The regular meeting of the Auburn City Council convened at 8:30 P.M., in the Auburn
Ci ty Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Councilman Lawler, Kitchell, Craig, Darling, Holman, Flechsig
and Lea.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It~as moved by Kitchell, seconded by Holman, that the Council Minutes of February 3,
19~, be approved as mailed.
MOTION CARRIED
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mr. Mark Schoof, 1102 25th Street S.E., spoke in regard to Cedar Lanes Park "and-the
abuse the park and neighboring residents are receiving from young people who frequent
the park. He requested flood lights be installed at the entrance to the park and
behind the tree-lined area, near the path, and he also asked that park rules and hours
be posted at all entrances and enforced by the Police Department. Mr. Schoof submitted
a letter, pertaining to his grievances and requests for action, to the City Clerk.
BID OPENINGS
Bids were opened at 11:00 A.M., January 15, 1975, for construction of Street Improvement
No. 175, Contract No. 75-03, railroad pre-emption system at 15th Street S.W. and
railroad. Bids were submitted as follows:
SIGNAL ELECTRIC, INC.
WESTCOAST ELECTRIC CO.
$18,423.00
23,900.00
The above bids were accompanied by Bid Bond.
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, that due to a
question regarding the ownership of two of the railroad tracks, in connection with
Street Improvement No. 175, railroad pre-emption and signal modification at 15th S.W.
and railroad, we request that the project not be awarded at this time.
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It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that bids received on Street Improvement
No. 175, Contract No. 75-03, be referred back to the Street Committee for further
study.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMENDATIONS
The following items were submitted by the Director of Planning and Community Development,
George Schuler, for Council Approval:
Call for Public Hearing on the request of Dr. Don Shephard for a Gravel Removal
Special Property Use Permit for property located on the West Hill, lying south-
westerly of 15th Street N.W. adjacent to 60th Avenue South (County Road), on
March 17, 1975. (Application No. 3-75)
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Kitchell, that a Public Hearing be held on the request
of Dr. Don Shephard (Application No. 3-75) on March 17, 1975, at 8:00 P.M. in the
Council Chambers.
MOTION CARRIED
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Call for Public Hearing on the request of Lionel M. Benson, for a Preliminary and
Final Plat known as Riverside South, Division No.4, located on the south side
of 31st Street S.E. between "M" and "R" Streets S.E. (Application No. P-1-75)
Call for-Public Hearing on the request of the Auburn General Hospital and Louis
Peterson to rezone from R-4 (Multi-Family) and C-1 (Light Commercial) to C-2
(Central Business District), a block of land lying between North Di vision Street
and "A" Street N.E. and between 2nd and 3rd Streets N.E. (Application No. 1-75)
Call for Public Hearing on the request of Chester A. Hogan to
(Multi-Family) to C-1 (Light Commercial), a parcel of land on
Park Avenue approximately 140 feet east of Auburn Way North.
rezone from R-4
the north side of
(Application No. 2-75)
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lea, that Public Hearing be held on the request
of Lionel M. Benson (Application No. P-1-75), Auburn General Hospital and Louis Peterson
(Application No. 1-75) and Chester A. Hogan (Application No. 2-75) on March 3, 1975,
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MOTION CARRIED
The following item was submitted by the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, for
Council Approval:
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Authority to call for bids on the following storm sewer improvements: Storm Sewer
#13 - Auburn Way South and 9th St. S.E., Storm Sewer #14 - "B" St. S.E. on 2nd
to Auburn Way South, and Storm Sewer #15 - "B" St. S.E. 12th to 14th S.E.
It was moved by Lea, seconded by F1echsig, that authorization be given to the Director
of Public Works to call for bids on the three storm sewer improvements listed above.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
The following item was submitted by the Director of Parks and Recreation, Len Chapman,
for Council Approval:
Authorization to call for bids for a tractor mounted type, 5-gang mower unit.
It was moved by Lawler, seconded by Darling, that authorization be given to the Director
of Parks and Recreation to call for bids for a tractor mounted type, 5-gang mower unit.
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ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey stated that funds for the purchase of the tractor mower have been allocated
from the Park Department and he suggested that this new piece of equipment be listed
in the Equipment Reserve Fund, upon purchase, so depreciation can be added each year.
It was moved by Darling, seconded by Holman, that Council concur with the Mayor's
recommendation to place the tractor mounted type, 5-gang mower unit, in the Equipment
Reserve Fund.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kersey announced that the City Council will go into an Executive Session later
in the Council Meeting, after New Business, for the purpose of discussing wage negotiations
for Teamsters Local No. 117 Members. The Mayor stated that a meeting was held between
the City of Auburn, tge Union and a mediator and the proposed 12.6% wage increase was
rejected; therefore, Council will discuss this matter.
The Mayor also announced that the Auburn Women's Club is holding their annual Valentine's
Luncheon on February 19,1975, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M., and the price is $1.75 each.
For the benefit of those citizens wishing to become more involved with the Metro
Transit Program in Auburn, Mayor Kersey announced that Metro is setting up a Metro
Transit Advisory Committee and volunteers are asked to call 447-6761.
Several brief statements were made regarding the Soil Conservation Program; however,
no action was taken at this time. Mayor Kersey announced that another meeting will
be held at 1:30 P.M., on March 4, 1975, at Kent City Hall, pertaining to the Soil
Conservation Program.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
BUILDING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LAWLER
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Chairman Lawler announced that the Building Committee Meeting scheduled for February 10
was postponed and the next meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on February 26, 1975,
in the Council Chambers.
Chairman Lawler also stated that since the Council will be going into an Executive
Session, later in the meeting, he feels one item pertaining to the Building Committee
should also be discussed at that _j;ime.
AIRPORT COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN KITCHELL
The Airport Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on February 4, 1975. Chairman Kitchell
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 be given to purchase Air Easements -
not to exceed the appraised value, upon approval by F.A.A. of the Easement Form.
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It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by F1echsig, that authorization be given to purchase
Air Easements - not to exceed the appraised value, upon approval by F.A.A. of the
Easement Form.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Kitchell announced that the next Airport Committee Meeting will be held at
7:30 P.M. on March 4, 1975.
Co~ncilman Holman stated that the Airport Advisory Committee should be made aware of
out appreciation for the progress they are making and he pointed out that the
Co~ttee is probably comprised of more individuals with expertise than any other
Committee working with the City.
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CRAIG
The Public Safety Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on February 11, 1975. 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 a Master Solicitor's License for
Field Enterprises Educational Corporation.
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lawler, that Council approve a Master Solicitor's
License for Field Enterprises Educational Corporation.
MOTION CARRIED
The Committee also recommends approval of a Master Solicitor's License for Residential
Security Patrol.
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lawler, that Council approve a Master Solicitor's
License for Residential Security Patrol.
MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Craig announced that the next Public Safety Committee Meeting will be held
at 7:30 P.M. on March 12, 1975.
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A brief discussion was held pertaining to the proposed Gambling Ordinance and
Councilman Craig stated more information and discussions will be held at the next
Committee Meeting.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN FLECHSIG . "
Chairman Flechsig announced that the next Utility Committee Meeting will be held
at 7:30 P.M. on February 20, 1975, and the Committee will discuss how the lagoon
will be handled.
STREET COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LEA
Chairman Lea announced that the next Street Committee Meeting will be held at
7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, February 19, 1975.
There being no NEW BUSINESS, Mayor Kersey recessed for an Executive Session of the Council
at 9:11 P.M. Mayor Kersey reconvened the meeting at 9:40 P.M.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 2870
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that Ordinance No. 2870 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS
AND ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 281, WHICH DISTRICT HAS BEEN
CREATED AND ESTABLISHED PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF 8 INCH
SANITARY SEWER, 6 INCH SIDE SEWERS AND NECESSARY APPURTENANCES ON 8TH STREET NORTHEAST
FROM AUBURN WAY NORTH TO "K" S-TREET NORTHEAST, INSIDE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY; AS PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2779 OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, AND LEVYING AND
ASSESSING THE AMOUNT THEREOF AGAINST THE SEVERAL LOTS, TRACTS ,PARCELS OF LAND AND
OTHER PROPERTY UPON SAID ROLL." be introduced and adopted.
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ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2871
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that Ordinance No. 2871 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF A CERTAIN
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PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 824 EAST MAIN STREET, SITUATE WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM R-3 TO CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT." be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2872
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lawler, that Ordinance No. 2872 entitled "AN
, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN
, PROPERTY LOCATED ON A PARCEL OF LAND LYING EAST OF "A" STREET SOUTHEAST BETWEEN
r 41ST STREET SOUTHEAST AND STUCK RIVER, SITUATE IN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON,
I CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM R-5 TO R-4." be introduced and
adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2873
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Prior to motion on Ordinance No. 2873, Councilman Darling asked that the wording
be changed in Section 1. Mayor Kersey recommended that the wording be as follows:
"Section 1. There is herewith created the City of Auburn Human Resources Committee
which is established to review the social needs of the City of Auburn that should be
considered when appropriating Federal Revenue Sharing Funds and General Funds, and
also to serve as a committee to advise the Mayor and the City Council on allocation
and application for grant funds to be used for community development projects."
It was moved by Darling, seconded by Holman, that Ordinance No. 2873 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CREATING THE CITY OF AUBURN HUMAN
RESOURCES COMMITTEE, ESTABLISHING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS THEREOF, THE TERMS THEREOF
AND THE METHOD OF APPOINTMENT THEREON." be introduced and adopted with the above
change in wording.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 669
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It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman, that Resolution No. 669 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT PROVIDING EMERGENCY RADIO AND TELETYPE COMMUNICATION
SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PACIFIC AND THE CITY OF ALGONA, WASHINGTON." be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
The City Clerk read correspondenqe pertaining to the proposed King County Storm
Drainage utility and Mayor Kersey asked that copies be made for the Clerk's file
and the original correspondence be given to Pat Nevins, Director of Public Works.
The City Clerk read a Zone Change Application from Ronald C. Claudon (Application
No. 5-75).
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman, that the Zone Change Application from
Ronald C. Claudon (Application No. 5-75) be referred to the Planning Commission
for recommendations.
MOTION CARRIED
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Councilman Holman stated that he had received a letter from the City of Renton in
regard to the Council Members, of various cities, forming a Council Members Association.
He indicated that he has spo~en with our City Council Members and they have indicated
a desire to participate; however, to date, no further correspondence or information
has been received from other possible participants.
Mayor Kersey welcomed Sandi Dolbee, of the Globe News, and stated she was sitting
in for Joe Dennis _this ev~ipg.
Mayor Kersey announced that an Executive Workshop Meeting will beheld at 7:30 P.M.
on February 24, 1975, for the purpose of discussing the budget and wage negotiations.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:52 P.M.
19TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1975.
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