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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
MONDAY
MAY 19, 1975
The regular meeting of the Auburn City Council convened at 8:00. P.M., in the Auburn Ci ty
Council Chambers.
Mayor Kersey called the meeting to order and led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Councilmen Lawler, Kitchell, Craig, Larson, Holman, Flechsig and Lea.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Kitchell and seconded by Holman that the Council Minutes of May 5, 1975 be
approved as mailed.
MOTION CARRIED
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CORRESPONDENCE
The City Clerk read a letter received from the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, dated May 19,
1975 enti tled "Resolution to Auburn Ci ty Council", which made the recommendation that the
City Council act negatively upon the recommendation of the Auburn Planning Commission to
repeal Auburn City Code Sections, particularly 11.16.085 (C-2 Central Business District,
Paragraph B, Item 25. Drinking Establishment) and that in place of the verbage recommended
by that Commission the following be substituted: "Use of drinking establishments be restricted
to use of alcoholic beverages secondary to a restaurant." The letter was signed by Robert C.
Van Siclen, President.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mr. Jim Weese of 202 East Main, and Mr. Pat Cavanaugh of 26 East Main, both spoke against the
recommendation of the Auburn Planning Commission to repeal Auburn City Code Section 11.16.085
and requested action be taken tonight on the matter.
Mr. Gene Kasper of 257 East Main spoke against the recommendation of the Planning Commission
on the above request, as did Mr. Guinn Hudon of 113 East Main Street.
BID OPENINGS
Bids were opened at 11:00 A.M., May 14, 1975 on a Call for Bids for One Electronic measuringl
System with bids submitted as follows: (Bids include sales tax, accompanied by Bid Bonds)
HEWLETT PACKARD, Bellevue, Washington $4,936.46
CUBIC INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION, San Diego, Calif. 4,719.55
PUBET SOUND BLUEPRINT CO., Seattle, Washington 6,310.10
It was recommended that the bid be awarded to the second low bidder, Hewlett Packard, for a
price of $4,688.00 plus $248.46 sales tax, total price of $4,936.46. It is felt that low
bidder Cubic Industrial Corporation did not meet Sec. 2, Para. "c" of specifications in that
their equipment does not have a compensating control for temperature and barometric pressure.
An equipment evaluation produced a malfunction in Cubic Industrial's equipment and the
Engineering recommendation is that the Hewlett Packard Model No. 3805A is a more reliable piece
of equipment.
It was moved by Lea and seconded by Holman that the low bid be rejected because the equipment
did not meet specifications and that the bid for One Electronic measuring system be awarded to
Hewlett Packard, Bellevue, Washington, on their second low bid of $4,936.46 as recommended by
the Engineering Department and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract.
Upon signing of the contract, bid bonds to be returned.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmen Lawler, Kitchell, Larson, Holman, Flechsig and Lea voted YES.
Councilman Craig Voted NO.
MOTION CARRIED
Bids were opened at
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as follows:
Town of Centralia, Centralia, Washington bid for one vehicle
Town of Toledo, Toledo, Washington bid for one vehicle
11:00 A.M., May 14, 1975 on a Call for Bids for 1 1972 Dodge 4 Dr. Sedan,
and 1 1972 Dodge 4 Dr. Sedan Sere #WK41M2G166222, with bids submitted
$800.00
$800.00
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It was the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the bids of Centralia and
Toledo amounting to $800.00 each, be accepted and the sale be consummated.
It was moved by Holman and seconded by Kitchell that the bid for the two 1972 Dodges, as
described above, be awarded to Town of Centralia and Town of Toledo, each to receive one
vehicle on their high bids of $800.00 each, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign
the necessary documents.
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
for Council Approval:
1. Call for public hearing on the request of Douglas Gwinnett to rezone from A-l (Agriculture)
to C-l (Light Commercial) a parcel of land lying on the west side of Auburn Way North in the
3800 block. (Application No. 8-75)
It was moved by Craig and seconded by Lea that a Public Hearing be held on the request of
Douglas Gwinnet (Application No. 8-75) on June 2, 1975 at 8:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers.
IROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
2. Call for public hearing on the request of A & B Leasing Company to
Family) and C-l (Light Commercial) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial) a parcel
size located in the 1800 block on the east side of Auburn Way North.
MOTION CARRIED
rezone from R-2 (Single
of land 3.83 acres in
(Application No. 9-75)
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lea that a Public Hearing be held on the request of A&B
Leasing Company (Application No. 9-75) on June 2, 1975 at 8:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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3. Call for Public Hearing on the request of Auburn East Hill Development Company to rezone
from R-2 (Residential) to a Conditional Use Permit for a parcel of land 19.83 acres in size
located on the west side of Dogwood Street S.E. south of Skyway Lane. (Application No. 10-75)
It was moved by Craig and seconded by Lea that a Public Hearing be held on the request of
Auburn East Hill Development Company (Application No. 10-75) on June 2, 1975, at 8:00 P.M.
in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES
MOTION CARRIED
The following item was submitted for Council Approval by the Director of Public Works:
Change Order No.2 to Signal Electric, Inc., for construction of St. Imp. 175, 15th St. S.W.
land railroad pre-emption, time extension of 17 calendar days to May 30, 1975 and contract
price increase of $1,825.00 extra work to be paid for by the Boeing Company.
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Craig that the adoption of Change Order No. 2 to Signal
Electric for a time extension of 17 calendar days to May 30, 1975 and contract price increase
of $¡825.00 extra work, to be paid by the Boeing Company be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kersey presented a letter he had received from the Boy Scouts, inviting the Council
members and the Mayor to a Camporee scheduled for May 30 through June 1, 1975 at Flaming
Geyser Park at Green River Gorge.
Mayor Kersey reported that Pat Nevins, Public Works Director, had attended a meeting in
Toronto, and was the recipient of the award by the American Public Works Association,
presented to the Washington Chapter, with special recognition given to the Auburn area for
our work with youth in government. The Rotary Citizenship Day and programs with the- Demolay
Boys and Rainbow Girls was given recognition.
Mayor Kersey read a letter received from the Traffic Safety Commission for the State of
Washington with a certificate of commendation for the participation of Pat Nevins, Director
of Public Works for the Ci ty of Auburn.
fr. Bill Sutton, Water/Sewer Supervisor was the recipient of a Certificate by the American
Water Works Association for completing a Supervisor's Safety Course.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LAWLER
Chairman Lawler reported that a meeting had been held on May 12, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. in the
City Council Conference Room and the minutes are on file with the City Clerk for public
inspection.
Chairman Lawler reported that the next regularly scheduled meeting was cancelled due to a
conflict with the Revenue Sharing Workshop Meeting and has been rescheduled to June 3, 1975 at
7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers.
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The committee reviewed a request for a lease of the space formerly occupied by Muriel's
Restaurantwhich is now closed. The request was for a three year term. The terms of the
lease are to be worked out by the Mayor and the Planning Director, taking into consideration
any additional cost to the City for the increased costs of utilities, etc., with concurrence
of the members of the Municipal Building Committee. All terms are subject to the approval
of the City Attorney.
It was moved by Lawler, seconded by Craig that a three lease of the above space be agreed
upon as stated above and the City Attorney prepare a lease when the terms are finalized.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmen Lawler, Craig, Larson, Holman, Flechsig and Lea voting YES.
Councilman Ki tchell ABSTAINED.
MOTION CARRIED
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AIRPORT COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN KITCHELL
Chairman Kitchell reported a meeting of the Committee had been held on May 6, 1975 at 7:30
P.M. and the minutes of that meeting are a matter of Publi c Record on file in the ci ty
Clerk's office.
Chairman Kitchell reported the Committee had received a request from Washington pilots
Association for approval to hold an annual Pancake Breakfast on July 13, 1975, Sunday.
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Kitchell, that permission be granted Washington
pilots Association to hold the annual Pancake Breakfast on July 13, 1975.
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CRAIG
Chairman Craig reported that a meeting had been held on May 14, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. in the
Council Chambers and that the minutes of that meeting are a matter of Public Record on
file in the Ci ty Clerk's Office.
Chairman Craig- reported that a request had been recei ved from the Police Department for
purchase of equipment to analyze marijuana for formal testimony in court. After some
discussion, it was decided that the matter would be brought up at the next Revenue Sharingl
meeting to be held on June 9, 1975 at 7:30 P.M.
PLANNING, BEAUTIFICATION & BUILDING CODES COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LARSON
Chairman Larson reported that a meeting had been held on May 13, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. in the
City Council Chambers and the minutes of that meeting are a matter of Public Record on
file in the Ci ty Clerk's Office.
Chairman Larson stated the committee had reviewed a request for annexation by Mr. Robert
Lloyd in the form of a public hearing. The proposal was for an annexation to the City' of
Auburn a parcel of land lyinq between the Auburn-Black Diamond Highway and the Burlington
Northern Railroad Right-of-way east of "R" Street S.E.
It was recommended by the committee that the proposal be denied, due to condition of road,
lack of drainage and cost of servicing this area.
It was moved by Larson and seconded by Lawler that the request by Robert Lloyd for annexation
to the Ci ty of Aubur n be denied.'
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES
MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Larson stated that the committee had reviewed the master plan for a community
center at Les Gove Park.
It was moved by Larson, seconded by Craig that the community center plans as submitted I
by the Park Board and O.R.B. be approved and authorization be given the Park Board to
continue to devise a plan for funding Phase I (Senior Citizen Center) of the plan and to
make recommendations to the City Council upon completion of the funding plan.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES
MOTION CARRIED
The committee presented a request for a concession permit from the Offsiders Soccer Club
for Brannan Park for June 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26, and July 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22
and 24.
It was moved by Larson, seconded by Lawler that a concession permit be granted for Brannan
Park to the Offsiders Soccer Club on the dates listed above.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES
MOTION CARRIED
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Chairman Larson reported that the next committee meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M., on
June 10, 1975 in Council Chambers.
UTILITY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FLECHSIG
Chairman Flechsig reported that a meeting was held on May 8, 1975, at 7:30p.m. and
the minutes of that meeting are a matter of Public Record on file in the City Clerk's
Office.
STREET & ENGINEERING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LEA
Chairman reported that a meeting was held on May 7, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. and that the minutes
IOf that meeting are a matter of Public Record on file in the City Clerk's office.
Chairman Lea stated that Ordinance No. 2888 had been discussed at the meeting and the
temporary delay resolved.
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that Ordinance No. 2888 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CODIFIED CITY ORDINANCE 9.04.175 (10) AND ADDING
A NEW SECTION THEREOF, INCREASING THE SPEED LIMIT ON A SECTION OF "A" STREET SOUTHEAST FROM
3RD SOUTHEAST TO 6TH SOUTHEAST FROM 25 MILES PER HOUR TO 30 MILES PER HOUR AT ALL TIMES, be
introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES
MOTION CARRIED
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Chairman Lea reported that the next meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 1975 at
7:30 P.M., in the Public Works Department.
OLD BUSINESS
Councilman Craig brought up the request of the Auburn Planning Commission and moved that
it be taken off the table; seconded by Lea.
MOTION CARRIED
After considerable discussion, it was moved by Craig and seconded by Larson that under
Section 11.16.085 (C-2 Central Business District) Item 25, Paragraph B, be changed to
read "Use of drinking establishments be restricted to use of alcoholic beverages secondary
I. to a restaurant." and that the Ci ty Attorney be directed to draft an ordinance wi th this
change included, along with the other recommendations of the Auburn Planning Commission
repealing codified Auburn City Code Sections, as stated previously. Said draft to be
completed by the next regular meeting of the City Council.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmen Craig, Larson, Holman, Flechsig, Lawler and Kitchell voting YES.
Councilman Lea voting NO.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 2890
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman, that Ordinance No. 2890 entitled "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF A PARCEL OF LAND LYING ON
THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE STUCK RIVER ON BOTH SIDES OF STUCK RIVER ROAD APPROXIMATELY TWO MILES
EASTERLY OF "R" STREET SOUTHEAST, SITUATE IN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE
ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM UNCLASSIFIED TO R-T." be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 2891
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Lawler, that Ordinance No. 2891 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADDING A NEW SECTION TO AUBURN CODIFIED CITY ORDINANCE NO.
9.22.131 ESTABLISHING NEW PROHIBITED PARKING AREAS IN NORTHEAST AUBURN, AS INDICATED HEREIN."
,e introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
It was announced by Chairman Larson that a meeting of the Planning, Beautification and
Building Codes Committee would be held immediately following this meeting in Council Chambers.
There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 pm.
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