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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
MONDAY
MARCH 3, 1975
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
Il was moved by Holman, seconded by Lawler, that the Council Minutes of February 18,
1!75, be approved as mailed.
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City Clerk read a letter, from Mrs . Francis Yeatts, stating that according to
their map, the square footage to be assessed for L.I.D. No. 285 should be less than
that shown on the notice they received from the City.
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on the Final Assessment Roll for L~I.D.
No. 285, storm drainage construction in the Auburn Academy Area.
Mr. George Schuler, Director of Planning and Community Development, stated he has
talked with Mrs. Yeatts and noted that they have deeded two parcels of property
to Auburn Academy since the assessments were figured. Therefore; an adjustment
needs to be made on the Yeatts assessment and Auburn Academy also needs to be
assessed for their portion of the L.I.D.
Mr. Francis Yeatts, 3136 Academy Drive S.E., stated that he does not feel there
will be any problem with Auburn Academy.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lawler, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that the Final Assessment Roll for L.I.D.
No. 285 be confirmed and the City Attorney be directed to draw up the necessary
ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and the assessment roll, including
the adjustments mentioned above.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open 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 Division Street
and "A" Street N.E. and between 2nd and 3rd Streets N.E. (Application No. 1-75)
The Planning Commission recommends approval of this request because it does conform
to our Comprehensive Land Use Plan and our Central Business District Plan and since
storm water drainage in this area is critical, due to the lack of large trunk lines,
would like to advise the developer contact the Auburn Public Works Department during
preliminary design of the new facility to develop alternate methods to reduce storm
water run-off such as detention facilities.
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
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It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman, that the request of the Auburn General I
Hospital and Louis Peterson to rezone from R-4 (Multi-Family) and C-l (Light Commercial)
to C-2 (Central Business District) be approved and the Planning Commission recommendations
be concurred with and the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Co unci lmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on the request of Ch~ster A. Hogan to rezone
from R-4 (Multi-Family) to C-~ (Light Commercial), a parcel of land on the north-side
of Park Avenue, approximately 140 feet east of Auburn Way North. (APplication No. 2-75)
The Planning Commission recommends approval of this request because it does conform
to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for Auburn.
Mr. George OWensby of 1400 Harvey Road, representing the owner, stated he would be
glad to answer any questions.
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It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lawler, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lawler, that the request of Chester A. Hogan to
rezone from R-4 (Multi-Family) to C-l (Light Commercial) be approved and the Planning
Commission recommendations be concurred with and the City Attorney be instructed
to draw up the necessary ordinance.
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Councilman Lea stated he is concerned that the business district is encroaching
upon a residential area. Councilman Craig stated he shares Councilman Lea's concern
and wonders if it might be better to tjran:t a Special Property Use Permi t, allowing.
the applicant to use the property for parking purposes, but eliminating the possibility
of other activities that might be allowable under C-l zoning. Councilman Craig stated
he would vote against this request because he feels the Planning Department should
take a closer look at these types of rezone requests.
Councilman Darling asked several questions pertaining to requirements of the property
owner. George Schuler explained that the property owner would have to provide a
six foot high fence and all lighting would have to be directed away from adjoining
residents. He also pointed out that the property will probably be less detrimental
to the area, after rezoning, than it is at present because of weeds, etc. Mr. Schuler
also stated that the area is no longer a very good residential area and he noted that
he does not anticipate any :type of retail business on the property.
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ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Holman, Lea, Lawler, Kitchell and Darling voting YES.
Councilman Craig voting NO.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open 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)
The Planning Commission recommends that both the preliminary and the final plat
be considered on this request because all the streets to serve the property and all
the public improvements have been installed, with the exception of the street lights.
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The plat does meet the requirements of the subdivision Ordinance No. 2204, with the
exception of the street lights, and the density of dwelling units is in conformance
with our Comprehensive Plan. Therefore, we would recommend approval of the Preliminary
and Final Plat of. Riverside South, Division No.4, with the following provision:
That prior to the filing of the Final Plat that the owner and/or developer install
the street lights in accordance wi th Ci ty ,regulations or post a 100% performance
bond for the installation of the street lights.
It was moved by Darling, seconded by Lawler, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman, that the request of Lionel M. Benson for
a Preliminary and Final Plat known as Riverside South, Division No.4, be approved,
that the Planning Commission recommendations be concurred with, the City Attorney
be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance and the Mayor and City Clerk be
instructed to sign the face of the plat.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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Mr. John Francis of 2308 "H" Street S.E'. (939-3062), and a group of residents from
that area, spoke in regard to a speeding problem in the cul-de-sac area on "H" Street S.E.
between 22nd and 23rd Streets S.E. Mr. Francis stated that there are many children
living and playing in this area and speeding in the area is a problem both day and night
and he and his neighbors are concerned that a tragic accident may occur in the near
future, if the problem is not alleviated. Mr. Francis suggested that sP?ed bumps be
installed and added that the citizens in the area would be willing to pay for same.
One of the citizens pointed out that the Auburn Police Department has been very
cooperative in answering calls; however, it was noted that the Police Department
cannot be everywhere at once and therefore apprehending the offenders is difficult.
Mayor Kersey and the City Attorney pointed out that speed bumps would not be the
answer to the problem because they are dangerous when placed on public streets and
. they can cause accidents and damage to vehicles. The City Attorney stated he would
work with the Chief of Police and come up with some alternative methods to help
eliminate the problem.
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various Councilmen voiced concern with speeding problems and asked that the Public
Safety Committee and the Street Committee, with the help of the Public Works Department,
look into this problem and bring recommendations back to the Council. Councilman
Lawler also asked that a study be made pertaining to speed bumps and the speed at
which a car loses control when driving in an area with same installed.
Councilman Craig invited all interested individuals to attend the next Public Safety
Committee on March 12, 1975.
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BID OPENINGS
~ds were opened February 27, 1975, 9:00 A.M., for the purchase of one 5-gang mower
unit. Bids were submitted as follows:
EVERGREEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY
VALLEY HARDWARE
$3,475.25
3,665.00
The above bids include sales tax and a bid bond was submitted with Evergreen
Equipment Company.
It is the recommendation of the Director of Parks and Recreation, Len Chapman, that
the bid for a 5 gang mower unit be awarded to Evergreen Equipment Company on their
low bid of $3,305, plus sales tax of $170.25.
It was moved by Darling, seconded by Kitchell, that the bid for~one 5-gang mower
unit be awarded to Evergreen Equipment Company on their low bid of $3,475.25 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:
Pay Estimate No.1, final, to Star Machinery, for purchase of one air compressor
for Water Div. in the amount of $3,916.58.
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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 Star Machinery for $3,916.58
be approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $410.00 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 to Chad Construction for Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 27
in the amount of $4,836.61.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Craig, that Pay Estimate No.1 to Chad Construction,
for $4,836.61, be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Holert Electric, Inc. for Street Improvement No. 162
in the amount of $4,500.00.
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that Pay Estimate No. 1 to Holert Electric,
Inc., for $4,500.00, be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Change Order No. 1 to Chad Construction Co. on Contract No. 75-04, Sanitary
Sewer Imp. #27, replacement of sanitary sewer hospital area, increase of
$1,890.84 to cover emergency repairs of sanitary sewer in alley north of
West Main Street from "A" St. N.W. easterly, sewer serving City Hall and adjacent
area.
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman, that the adoption of Change Order No. 1 -
to Chad Construction Company, for an increase of $1,890.84, be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kersey stated a Workshop Meeting of the Council was held last Monday evening
and he would like the Council to concur with his reoommended motion.
It was moved by Darling, seoonded by Kitohell, that the Counoil oonour with the Mayor's
reoommendation and approve the amendments to the ordinanoe adopting the budget, as
refleoted in the information submi tted to the Counoil dated February 10, 1975, and
approved at the Workshop Meeting of the Council held on February 24, 1975. The proposed
, aotion inoludes inoreases of 12.6% in salary for the Department Heads and Mayor,
, effeotive Maroh 1, 1975. This salary inorease, effeotive Maroh 1, will amount to a
10.p% annual inorease oompared to the 12.6% inorease of the other employees.
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Mayor Kersey pointed out that adoption of the motion would require the City Attorney
to prepare ordinanoes for presentation at the next Counoil Meeting. One ordinanoe would
inolude the amendments to the budget and others would inorease the taxes imposed on
gambling aotivities and inorease rezone and varianoe fees to refleot inoreases
neoessary to meet oosts.
A rather lengthy disoussion followed pertaining to gambling and Counoilman Lea stated
he would have to vote no on the motion if it inoluded imposing higher taxes on
gambling aoti vi ties. Several of the other Counoilmen stated they disliked the idea ""
of imposing higher taxes on gambling; however, they would rather see higher taxes
on gambling aotivities rather than having to layoff more employees or make cutbaoks
in the Senior Ci~zens Program. Councilman Craig stated that the Publio Safety
Committee will again disouss gambling at the Maroh 12 Committee Meeting.
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There were several questions regarding plaoement of $7,000 Revenue Sharing Funds
into the Golf Course, to replaoe funds taken out for reallocation. Len Chapman
pointed out that he does not believe Revenue Sharing Funds could be put in the
Golf Course Construotion Fund for this purpose.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Counoilman Darling, Holman, Lawler, Kitohell and Craig voting YES.
Councilman Lea voting NO.
MOTION CARRIED
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The Mayor stated that another motion should be made if the Counoi1 agrees that there:"
is a need to expend funds for those oapital expepditure items whioh were listed in
the same report to the Counoil, totaling $44,829. He suggested that funds previously
allocated from Revenue Sharing might be real100ated for this purpose and he stated he
believes these expenditures to be more neoessary and immediate to meet needs of reduoing
expenses. Real1ooation should be made now as the budget, with these ohanges, will be
printed this month.
It was moved by Holman, seoonded by Kitohell, that the Counoil oonour with the Mayor's
reoommendation to rea1looate Revenue Sharing Funds as follows: $1,000 - Les Gove
demolition with $4,000 being designated demolition and improvements of Les Gove Park
and Dykstra Park; $28,000 - Les Gove Park Development of Community Center and Master
Plan; and $15,000 - Beautifioation Funds.
There was some disagreement over the proposed allooations and it was suggested that
the Counoil hold a Workshop Meeting to disouss Revenue Sharing Allooations.
Counoilman Darling asked if it would not be possible to borrow money from another fund,
by way of writing a note, and then rea1looate the money. The City Attorney stated that
the Counoi1 oould real100ate Revenue Sharing Funds by way of a note drawing interest.
It was moved by Holman, seoonded by Kitohell, that their previous motion be amended
to give authority to the Mayor to borrow money from funds, with interest, to meet
the expenditure needs until available souroes are determined.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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The Mayor's Memo of February 20, 1975, pertaining to Revenue Sharing Meeting of
February 24, 1975, will beoome a part of the Offioial Counoil Minutes.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
BUILDING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LAWLER
Chairman Lawler announoed that the next Building Committee Meeting will be held at
7:30 P.M. on Maroh 10, 1975, in the Counoil Chambers.
AIRPORT COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN KITCHELL
Chairman Kitohel1 announoed that the next Airport Committee Meeting will be held at
7:30 P.M. on Maroh 25, 1975, instead of Maroh 4 as regularly soheduled.
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UTILITY COMMITTEE - VICE-CHAIRMAN KITCHELL
The Utility Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on February 20, 1975. Vioe-Chairman Kitohel1
reported on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Publio Reoord on
file in the City Clerk's Offioe.
The next Utility Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on Maroh 20, 1975.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CRAIG
CAairman Craig announoed that the next Public Safety Committee Meeting will be held
o~ March 12, 1975, at 7:30 P.M.
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Chairman Craig also pointed out that all of the Counoilmen have reoeived information
on recodifioation and if they have any ohanges, he asked that they oontaot him
as soon as possible.
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN HOLMAN
The Finance Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on February 27, 1975. Chairman Holman reported
on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Reoord on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
The Director of Finanoe reported that the investment amounts maturing in Maroh will
be $750,000.00. Longer term, i.e., 60 to 90 days were made in January to obtain
greater returns on a falling interest rate.
It was moved by Holman, seoonded by Lawler, that the Direotor of Finanoe be given
authority to make the above listed investments.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Committee discussed the reoent slide destroying the water pump station on Cemetery
Hill Drive and reoommended authorization be given to Call for Bids.
It was moved by Holman, seoonded by Kitohe1l, that authority be given to Call for Bids
on the development of a well and neoessary aocessories to replaoe the booster pump
serving the Cemetery.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Counoi1men voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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STREET COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LEA
The Street Committee met on February 19, 1975. Chairman Lea reported on the Committee
Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Reoord on file in the City Clerk's
Offioe.
Chairman Lea announoed that the next Street Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M.
on Maroh 5, 1975, in the Publio Works Department.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
The City Attorney, John B. Bereiter, stated that some disoussion had been held some time
ago in regard to the Polioe Department's purohase of a video tape maohine. Mr. Bereiter
stated that he just proseouted a gentleman, whose aotions had been reoorded on the
video tape, and he feels the use of the video tape maohine aotually won the oase for him.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 2874
It was moved by Darling, seoonded by Lea, that Ordinanoe No. 2874 entitled "AN I
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION (6) OF AUBURN CODIFIED
CITY ORDINANCE 9.22.200 (ORDINANCE NO. 2849) TO CHANGE THE DESCRIPTION THEREIN
PERTAINING TO A TWO-HOUR PARKING LIMITATION UPON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF SECOND STREET
SOUTHEAST BETWEEN "A" STREET AND AUBURN WAY SOUTH." be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Counoilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 670
It was moved by Lea, seoonded by Lawler, that Resolution No. 670 entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN, STATE
OF WASHINGTON AND EACH AND ALL OTHER CITIES, COUNTIES, FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS,
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AND OTHER MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS, AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREVENTING AND COMBATTING THE EFFECTS OF DISASTERS WHICH MAY
RESULT FROM SUCH CALAMITIES AS FWOD, FIRE, EARTHQUAKE, PESTILENCE, WAR, SABOTAGE,
RIOT, ETC." be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
VOUCHER APPROVAL LIST
It was moved by Holman, seoonded by Kitohell, that
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ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
the Vouoher Approval List dated
be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
The City Clerk read a memorandum, from George Sohuler, requesting the City Counoil
Call for a Public Hearing, on Maroh 17, 1975, at 8:00 P.M., to oonsider amendments
to Zoning Ordinance No. 1702, ohanging the fees for zone ohanges and oonditiona1
use permits from $50.00 to $75.00 and fees for varianoes, temporary use permits,
speoial exoeptions and oonditiona1 use permits by the Board of Adjustments from
$10.00 to $25.00.
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It was moved by Darling, seconded by Holman, that a Pub1io Hearing be held to
oonsider amendments to Zoning Ordinanoe No. 1702 on Maroh 17, 1975, at 8:00 P.M. in
the Counoil Chambers.
MOTION CARRIED
Counoilman Lea stated he feels the City is in dire need of upgrading our Comprehensive
Land Use Plan and he asked the Mayor and Council to think about this matter.
There being no further business to oome before the Counoi1, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:22 P.M.
I APPROVED THIS 4TH DAY OP MARCH, 1975.
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