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Home My WebLink About04-21-1975 I ~ 00 t-- ,-:;) o o I I ~67 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY APRIL 21, 1975 The regular meeting of the Auburn City Council convened at 8:00 P.M., in the Auburn City Council Chambers. Mayor Kersey called the meeting to order and announced presented by Boy Scout Troop 401, led by Roger Young. their 50th year in the Green River Valley. that the Flag Salute was to be Boy Scout Troop 401 is celebrating Mr. Young expressed his appreciation for the information and tour, given by Chuck Smith, prior to the Council Meeting. COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES REPORT Councilman Holman reported on the Committee on Committees Meeting which was held on April 14, 1975. He stated they interviewed twelve individuals who had applied for the vacant council position and as a result of the meeting, the total number of applicants was narrowed down to two. In order to fill the vacant council position, Councilman Holman asked that the Council Members vote by oral ballot for one or the other of the following: Clarence "Bud" Larson or Mary Caldwell. ROLL CALL VOTE ON NOMINEES Mayor Kersey requested a Roll Call Vote, of the Council, on the two nominees for the vacant council position. The results were as follows: Lawler - Larson; Kitchell - Caldwell; Craig - Larson; Holman - Caldwell; Flechsig - Larson; and Lea - Larson. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lea, that the vote be declared unanimous. MOTION CARRIED Clarence "Bud" Larson was appointed to the vacant council position and Mayor Kersey congratulated him. OATH OF OFFICE The City Attorney, John Bereiter, administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Larson and Councilman Larson took his place on the Council. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Councilman Lawler, Kitchell, Craig, Larson, Holman, Flechsig & Lea. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Lea, that the Council Minutes of April 7, 1975, be approved as mailed. MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on the proposed vacation of street right-of-way situate on a portion of "J" Street Northeast, North of 4th Street Northeast, within the corporate limits of the City of Auburn. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that the proposed vacation of street right-of-way situate on a portion of "J" Street Northeast, North of 4th Street Northeast, within the corporate limits of the City of Auburn, be approved and a public utility easement over and across, upon and underneath the parcel vacated for ingress and egress for purpose of laying, maintaining and installing public utilities be retained 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 read a request from Robert R. Lloyd, of Lloyd's of Washington, Inc., petitioning the City Council for authority to circulate an Annexation Petition. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that the petition request of Robert R. Lloyd be referred to the Planning & Beautification Committee. -1- MOTION CARRIED 468 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY APRIL 21, 1975 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. Don Whitmore, 16202 S.E. Lake Moneysmith Road, was present and announced that on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, a motorcade will be going to Olympia to seek the cooperation of the State Legislature in regard to school financing and he stated he would like to have the support of the Mayor and Council. Mayor Kersey stated there are no recommendations at this time, in regard to the motorcade or financing of the schools, but he thanked Mr. Whitmore for attending the Council Meeting. BID OPENINGS Bids were opened at 11:00 A.M., April 16, 1975, for the construction of storm sewers in "F" Street S.E., 2nd Street S.E., and "B" Street S.E. - Storm Sewer Improvement Nos. 13, 14 and 15. Bids were submitted as follows: I KING CONSTRUCTION GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO. HANSON EXCAVATING INC. RYKER CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING MOSS CONSTRUCTION INC. C. ED BOWEN CONSTRUCTION R. W. SCOTT CONSTRUCTION CO. *$31,118.51 33,761.00 36, 812.50 39,802.25 42,096.75 44,837.25 60,375.00 * Bid as corrected. The above bids were accompanied by Bid Bond. It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, that Contract No. 75-05, Storm Sewer Improvement Nos. 13,14,15, storm sewers in "F" Street S.E., 2nd Street S.E. and "B" Street S.E., be awarded to King Construction Company, 3444 Beach Drive S.W., Seattle, on their low bid of $31,118.51 - sales tax not applicable. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that Contract No. 75-05, Storm Sewer Improvement Nos. 13, 14 & 15, be awarded to King Construction Company on their low bid of $31,118.51. Bid bonds to be returned to R. W. Scott Construction Company, C. Ed Bowen Construction, Moss Construction Inc., and Ryker Construction & Engineering and upon signing of the contract, bid bonds to be returned to Hanson Excavating Inc. and Gary Merlino Construction Company. I 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 Herbert Guenther to rezone from Unclassified to R-T (Mobile Home Residential), a parcel of land lying on the south side of the Stuck River, on both sides of Stuck River Road, approximately 2 miles easterly of "R" Street S.E. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lea, that a Public Hearing be held on the request of Herbert Guenther (Application No. 7-75) on May 5, 1975, at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers. MOTION CARRIED Call for Public Hearing on the request of the Auburn Planning Commission, on its own motion, repealing codified Auburn City Code Sections 11.12.010, 11.15.080, 11.16.090, 11.16.100, 11.16.110 in their entirety, creating new sections under Chapter 11.12 (Establishment of Districts) and Chapter 11.16 (Regulations), said sections to be known as 11.12.010 (List of Districts), 11.16.080 (C-1 Light Commercial), 11.16.085 (C-2 Central Business District), 11.16.090 (C-3 Heavy Commercial), 11.16.095 (C-4 Wholesale Commercial) and 11.16.100 (CN Neighborhood Shopping). I It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that a Public Hearing be held on the request of the Auburn Planning Commission, as listed above, on May 5, 1975, at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers. MOTION CARRIED -2- I ~ X t'- 1-:) --- ~. ~, - I I 469 AUBURN, WASHINGTON APRIL 21, 1975 MONDAY The following item was submitted by the Director of Parks and Recreation, Len Chapman, for Council Approval: Pay Estimate No. 1 (final) to Evergreen Equipment Company for a 5-gang mower in the amount of $3,305.00, plus $165.25 Washington State Sales Tax. It was moved by Lawler, seconded by Kitchell, that Pay Estimate No.1 (final) to Evergreen Equipment Company, in the amount of $3,305.00, plus $165.25 Washington State Sales Tax, be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Kersey announced that on Friday, May 16, 1975, there will be a Rabies Clinic at the Auburn Fire Station. The hours for the clinic are from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. and animal licenses may be obtained at that time, as licenses are due July 1, 1975. Mayor Kersey also stated that SpringC1eanup will begin on May 5 and 6, 1975, in the northwest area of town. Prior to cleanup, communications will be issued stating the dates and areas to be serviced. The Mayor also announced that on April 30, 1975, the City will again be visited by some 80 Auburn High School Students and 40 Auburn Academy Students. This event is the annual Rotary Citizenship Day and the Mayor pointed out that everyone has been very enthusiastic about the program and it is one of the few opportunities we have to help educate and bring forth knowledge pertaining to local government. It was pointed out that Councilmen Holman and F1echsig will participate in the activities this year. The Mayor reminded all Councilmen that the Association of Washington Cities Convention will be held in June and reservations should be made immediately; therefore, he asked the Council Members to make reservations and registrations through Virginia Osborn or Dawn Hodson. Mayor Kersey also stated it is necessary to nominate three voting delegates for the convention. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman, that John Lea, Lillian Kitchell and Mayor Kersey be appointed to serve as voting delegates at the 41st Association of Washington Cities Convention. MOTION CARRIED COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS BUILDING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LAWLER Chairman Lawler announced that due to the Committee on Committees Meeting held on April 14, 1975, the next Building Committee Meeting will be held on April 28, 1975, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers. AIRPORT COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN KITCHELL The Airport Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on April 8, 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 hangar and tiedown fees and recommends the fees be increased. It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by F1echsig, that effective Twin Hangars be increased from $54 to $60, Closed Hangars from from $35 to $40, Tiedowns from $17 to $18 and that all renters their rent due in advance (prior to use of space). June 1, 1975, fees for $60 to $70, Open Hangars be required to pay ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Committee also discussed method of collection and recommends that become the responsibility of the Airport Supervisor. It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by F1echsig, that the collection of rent become the responsibility of the Office of Airport Supervisor and that rents are due prior to the 25th day of the month, preceding the period for which the rent is due. Also, on the tenth (lOth) day of the month, delinquent rent aircraft will be physically removed from hangars and placed in a tiedown area in back and the hangar will then be offered for rent to the next senior individual who has a deposit agreement with the Ci ty of Auburn. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. -3- MOTION CARRIED 470 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY APRIL 21, 1975 A letter from Don Hodson, requesting permission to cut grass at the airport, was discussed. It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Flechsig, that Don Hodson again be allowed to cut grass in the same area as last year and that he coordinate his schedule with the Airport Supervisor, to eliminate possible conflicts, as requested in his letter of March 3, 1975. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CRAIG The Public Safety Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on April 16, 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. I The next Committee Meeting will be held on May 14,1975, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers. UTILITY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FLECHSIG The Utility Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on April 10, 1975. Chairman Flechsig reported on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record on file in the City Clerk's Office. Chairman Flechsig reported that the Committee had been informed by the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, that there was $3,500 in funds carried over for the purpose of constructing new manholes and repairing old sanitary sewer lines (from the 1974 Budget) and there has been appropriated $21,235.00 (in the 1975 Budget). He also indicated that the City has spent approximately $12,600.00 to repair sanitary sewer lines in the alley adjacent to City Hall and in the alley adjacent to the Auburn Hospital. Considering that there are $12,135.00 funds balance remaining, there are four specific projects requested to go out for bids. The projects are as follows: (1) Re-1ine 8-inch sanitary sewer line west of City Park, from 6th Street N.E., south on alley, which is approximately 180 feet. (2) Install new manholes in "D" Street N.E. and alley between 1st and 2nd N.E., Division Street S.E. and alley between Main and 1st S.E., and also "F" Street S.E. (300 feet east) and alley between 6th and 8th S.E. (3) Replace I existing 8-inch clay sanitary sewer from "G" Street N.W. and alley north of Main to the next manhole north (approximately 155 lineal feet). (4) Replace manholes in "A" Street S.W., between 2nd and 3rd Street S.W. and "A" S.W., between 1st and 2nd Street S.W. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Kitchell, that Public Works be authorized to call for bids on the four projects listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Chairman F1echsig reported that the next Utility Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M., on April 24, 1975, in the Council Chambers. PLANNING & BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - VICE CHAIRMAN LEA The Planning & Beautification Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on April 15, 1975. Vice Chair- man Lea reported on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record on file in the City Clerk's Office. The Committee reviewed and recommends approval of cencession permits for tournament and league play at Brannan Park. The five requests are from the following: (1) Auburn Lions Club - Auburn Youth Baseball Inv. - July 28 - August 1; (2) Auburn Athletics - Auburn Athletics Inv. - June 7 and 8; (3) "A" Club - High School Baseball Games - April 25, May 2 and 9; (4) Chief Satiacum - Chief Satiacum Inv. - August 9 and 10; I and (5) Soccer Offsiders Club - Mens Slow Pitche Games - April 29, May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Lawler, that Concession Permits be granted to the above. MOTION CARRIED STREET COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LEA The Street Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on April 16, 1975. Chairman Lea reported on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record on file in the City Clerk's Office. -4- I ~ 00 t'- 1-:) o o I I 47J AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY APRIL 21, 1975 Chairman Lea reported that a letter had been received from King County Councilman Dave Mooney, requesting that the Auburn City Council participate in the Eastside \ Project. Mr. Mooney stated this did not involve Auburn, but as a participant in the total project, he needed the City's concurrence. The Council discussed in length the revised Resolution No. 674, pertaining to the Eastside Water Shed Project and the following individuals spoke from the audience: Dave Botting, Jim Shaughnessy, John Eby, Joe Koch, Howard Wilson and Steve Lone. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, that Resolution No. 674 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CONCURRING IN THE IMPLEMENTATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROPOSED EASTSIDE WATER SHED PROJECT" be adopted with the following amendment: Section 1 shall read "The City of Auburn hereby concurs with the proposed Eastside Water Shed Project. It is understood that the Eastside Project does not require financial participation by the City of Auburn or its citizens and taxpayers." ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Lea, Lawler, Kitchell, Craig, Holman and Flechsig voting YES. Councilman Larson ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED Chairman Lea reported the Committee recommends authority be given to the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, to attend two meetings of the Washington State Chapter of the American Public Works Association. The first meeting would be in Alberta, Canada, on May 1st and 2nd, 1975, and the second in New Orleans from September 20 thru 25, 1975. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that Pat Nevins be allowed to attend the two meetings listed above, with the understanding that he will be responsible for all expenses. MOTION CARRIED The Committee discussed a surplus sign machine and recommends authority be given to advertise for bids. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that the Scotch Lite Heat Lamp Applicator, model VAL -1 (3 by 4) 7,500 watt, 220 volt, type 4118, serial #847, sign machine be declared surplus and authority be given to advertise for bids. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Chairman Lea reported the next Street Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on April 23, 1975. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2883 It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that Ordinance No. 2883 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, REPEALING AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2822 (JUNE 17, 1974) AS AMENDED BY AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2829 (JULY 15, 1974) AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING, WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, ALL GAMBLING ÀCTIVITIES AUTHORIZED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON; REQUIRING REPORTS OF SUCH ACTIVITIES; IMPOSING A TAX THEREON; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Craig, Holman, Flechsig, Lea, Lawler and Kitchell voting YES. Councilman Larson ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2884 It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that Ordinance No. 2884 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, GRANTING A GRAVEL REMOVAL SPECIAL PROPERTY USE PERMIT TO MINE GRAVEL FROM A PARCEL OF PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF ORAVETZ ROAD AND ABUTTING THE BONNEVILLE POWER TRANSMISSION LINE RIGHT-OF-WAY, TO MT. RAINIER VISTA, INC., SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH." be introduced and adopted. Councilman Lea stated he would still have to vote NO on this ordinance because of the five year stipulation in the permit. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Holman, Flechsig, Lawler, Kitchell, Craig and Larson voting YES. Councilman Lea voting NO. MOTION CARRIED -5- 47? AUBURN, WASHINGTON APRIL 21, 1975 MONDAY ORDINANCE NO. 2885 It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Kitchell, that Ordinance No. 2885, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 31ST STREET SOUTHEAST BETWEEN "0" AND "R" STREET SOUTHEAST, SITUATE WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, REVISING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM R-2 (SPECIAL PROPERTY USE PERMIT) TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2886 It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, that Ordinance No. 2886 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF "K" STREET NORTHEAST IN THE 1300 BLOCK, SITUATE IN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM R-2 TO R-3." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION Nð. 678 It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Kitchell, that Resolution No. 678 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO EXECUTE A NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM WASTE DISCHARGE PERMIT WITH THE STATE OF WASHINGTON." be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Mayor Kersey announced there would be a Committee on Committees Meeting held immediately following the City Council Meeting this evening. There being no further business to come before the Coqnci1, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M. 22ND DAY OF APRIL, 1975. -6- I I I