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AUBURN, WASHINGTON
MONDAY
JULY 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 led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Councilmen Lawler, Kitchell, Craig, Larson, Holman, Flechsig and Lea.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Holman and seconded by Lawler, that the minutes of July 7, 1975 be approved
as mailed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on the City of Auburn Six Year Comprehensive Street
Program for 1976-1981.
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Larson, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
The following Resolution No. 685 was introduced for Council action:
RESOLUTION NO. 685
It was lOC)ved by Lea, seconded by Lawler, that Resolution No. 685 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 1976-1981 BIENNIAL REVISIONS AND EXTENSIONS OF
THE COMPREHENSIVE STREET PROGRAM OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, PURSUANT TO R. C. W. CHAPTER 35.77
OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON." be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on the request of Ronald and Nancy Colson to rezone
from R-2 (Single) to R-4 (Multi-Family) a parcel of land on the east side of "I" Street N.E.
in the 2200 Block.
It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission to recommend to the City Council approval I.
of this request because it does conform with our Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the City of
Auburn.
Mr. Tom Woody of Person and Person Homes, 1421 17th S.E., Auburn, spoke in favor of the
requested rezone, and stated that until more water, through the construction of an 8-inch
water line, is available, there will only be one four-plex constructed.
Mr. Ronald Colson of 300 R Street S.E. spoke in favor of the rezone on his own behalf and
stated he recognized the limitations created by the two-inch water line and that no further
building will be done beyond the first four-p1ex until more water can be provided.
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, that
approved and the City Attorney be instructed to
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
the request of Ronald and Nancy Colson be
draw up the necessary ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
Zone Change Application from Mr. and Mrs. George McPheeters for change of zoning from R-3 to
C-l, property located at 940 East Main, Auburn, Washington.
It was lOC)ved by Holman, seconded by Lea, that the request for change of zoning from Mr. and
Mrs. George McPheeters be referred to the Planning Commission.
MOTION CARRIED
Application of Neely Enterprises, Inc., for open space taxation under 84.34 RCW, King County, I
Washington, property adjacent and easterly of Academy Drive - 54 acres plus.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lea that the request for open space taxation by Neely
Enterprises, Inc., be referred to the Planning Commission.
MOTION CARRIED
City Clerk read a letter from Sandy Iwai and Stan Tsujikawa, Co-chairmen of the White River
Buddhist Church, inviting all Councilmen to attend their Bon Festival "Bon Odori" to be held
on Saturday, August 2, 1975 from 5:00 p.m.
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mr. Don Kurle of 105 K Street N.E., Auburn, spoke in opposition to the location of the ACAP
Group Home. Mr. Ku:r1e presented a peti tion signed by residents in the near proximi ty of
the proposed location at 905 East Main Street in Auburn. The petition contained six points
of contention against the formulation of the group home, as it is now proposed.
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After some discussion by Council members, Mayor Kersey reported that he had attended the
public meeting held by ACAP on July 16. The response of the public throughout the evening
was overwhelmingly against the location of the proposed Group Home. The ACAP Board, at the
conclusion of the meeting, stated that they would not p:roceed with this site with the
opposition presently voiced and aSked for the attendees assistance to seek anothe:r facility.
The Mayor requested the Council to authoize a letter to Reverend Armstrong that because
of the strong opposition of the many residents of the a:rea, the Board should not give
further consideration of this site. It should be suggested that the Board seek a more
suitable facility unless a complete change of attitude of the residents could be achieved.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that such a letter be sent.
MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMENDATIONS
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The following items were submi tted by the Director of Planning and Communi ty Development
to Call for Publi c Hea:ring:
The request of Auburn East Hill Development Company to rezone f:rom R-2 (Residential Single
Family) to a Conditional Use Permit for property located West of Dogwood Street S.E. and
south of Skyway Lane. (Application No. 10-75)
It was lOC)ved by Flechsig, seconded by Kitchell, that a Public Hearing be held on the
request of Auburn Eash Hill Development Company on August 4, 1975 at 8:00 P.M. in the
Council Chambers.
MOTION CARRIED
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The :request of N. R. and Yvette Hebert to rezone from R-2 (Residential Singly Family
Dist:rict) to R-4 (Multiple Family Residential) a parcel of p:rope:rty located at 310 "R"
Street S.E. (Application No. 14-75)
It was moved by F1echsig, seconded by Kitchell, that a Public Hearing be held on the
request of N. R. and Yvette Hebert on August 4, 1975 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
MOTION CARRIED
The request of My:ra J. Toy, Exec. and Virgil Swanson, to :rezone from R-2 (Residential
Single Family District) to R-TP (Mobile Home Park) a parcel of property located between
22nd and 14th Streets N.E. and between "M" Street N.E. and Green River Division No.1.
(Application No. 15-75)
It was moved by F1echsig, seconded by Kitchell, that a Public Hea:ring be held on the
request of Myra J. Toy, Exec. and Virgil Swanson, on August 4, 1975 at 8:00 P.M. in the
Council Chambers.
MOTION CARRIED
The request of Chuck DeLau:ro to amend Section 2 of the Zoning Agreement running with the
land legally described in application, to allow the construction of a 7-11 Store. Section
2 of the Zoning Agreement restricted the use of the parcel of land to the construction of
a professional office. (Application No. 13-75)
It was moved by Craig, seconded
I Hearing to be held on August 4,
The following items we:re submi tted by the Director of Public Wo:rks for Council Approval:
by Kitchell, that the :request of Chuck DeLauro for Public
1975 at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
MOTION CARRIED
Change Order No.2 to Ventu:re Const. Co., on Reservoir No.2, Wate:r Imp. #77, increase in
the amount of $10,249.36. This :required primarily due to poor soil conditions encountered
after excavation of the hole fo:r Res. No.2.
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Kitchell, that the adoption of Change Order No.2
to Venture Construction be app:roved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
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Chnage Order No.2 to Venture Const. on Reservoir No.1, Water Imp. #90, increase in the amount
of $5,133.23. Extra work was required as a result of inaccurate "as=built" drawings of the
existing facilities.
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Kitchell, that the adoption of Change Order No. 2 to
Venture Construction be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
Authori ty to sell the Scotchli te Sign Making Machine to Ci ty of Anaco:rtes on their high bid
of $250.00 plus tax of $13.25 for a total of $263.25.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that autho:ri ty to sell the Scothli te Sign Making
Machine to City of Anacortes be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
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PROCLAMAT IONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kersey :reminded Councilmen that filing for Council posi tions 1 through 4 would be open
on Monday, July 28, 8:00 a .m. and will close Friday, August 1 at 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Kersey stated he was info:rmed by George Blinn, who had just returned from a three day
convention on va:rious fire p:rojects that there had been an examination given to 372 men and
women rep:resenting state fi:re departments. There was also a competition in the hose evolution.
The results of these competitions were: First place in examination was Jim Gintz; Third place
in examination waS Jim Fisk; and Fourth place in examination went to Jim Thomas. Further, that
Auburn had won the Captain Cook Annual Trophy for highest combined grades, which they will hold
until next year. He also announced that F:rank Grall had won Third place in State competition.
Mayor Kersey felt congratulations were in order for the Auburn Fire Department.
Mayo:r Kersey announced that on August 7, 1975 a RIBCO Meeting will be held. Suggested to
Councilmen that some though be gi ven between now and then as to the four items being proposed.
Mayor Ke:rsey stated he felt that the majority of emphasis should be placed on the problem of
solid waste in order to find a solution.
Mayor Ke:rsey reiterated that in the last meeting in June we adopted a :resolution which called
for the Mayor to be the voting member at the puget Sound Governmental Conference. Alternate
for the Mayor was Councilman Flechsig. New By-Laws require two members to attend to receive I
the two votes entitled the City.
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that Mr. Holman and M:r. Schule:r be named alternates
by amending Resolution No. 684, so as to have two available voting membe:rs at all times in the
absence of Mayo:r Kersey and/or Councilman Flechsig.
MOTION CARRIED
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LAWLER
Chaixman Lawler reported that the regular meeting of the committee had been cancelled and the
next regula:rly scheduled meeting will be held on August 11, 1975 at 7:30 P.M.
It was moved by Lawler, seconded by Craig, that if problems arise during demolition of buildings
such as requirements to reduce damage to utilities, alley or sidewalks, the Engineering Department
should contact members of the Building Committee and the Building Committee hasCounQil authority
to grant change orders to ±he contractor. This authority being g:ranted to avoid long delays in
demolition process awaiting Council approval.
MOTION CARRIED
AIRPORT COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN KITCHELL
Chairman Kitchéll reported that a meeting of the Committee had been held on July 8, 1975 at
7: 30 p.m. in the Old Ci ty Park Kitchen and the minutes of that meeting are public record on I
file with the City Clerk's Office.
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Kitchell, that Resolution No. 580 be redrafted by the
ci ty Attorney and the management of the Auburn Airport be placed in the hands of the admini-
stration, namely the Airport Manager and the Mayor, and the Council Committee act only as a
policy making body.
Councilman Lea reported that he did not app:rove of a change at this time. The Mayor has
indicated his dislike of the Airport and has not submi tted a plan on his proposed plan of
operation. Councilman C:raig stated that immediate action on this was not necessary, a two week
delay would not be important and though he approved, thought an operational plan should be
submi tted prior to this approval.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Flechsig, Ki tchell, Larson and Holman voting YES.
Councilman Lea, Lawler and Craig voting NO.
MOTION CARRIED
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PUBLIC SAFETY.CQMMITTEE -.CHAIRMAN CRAIG
Chairman C:r:aig reported that the next meeting of the Committee will be held on July 23,
1975 at 7:30 P.M. in Council Chambers.
PLANNING, BEAUTIFICATION & BUILDING CODES COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LARSON
Chairman La:r:son reported that a meeting had been held at 7:30 p.m. on July 15, 1975 and
the minutes are public record on file with the City Clerk's Office.
It was moved by Larson, seconded by Lawler, that the matter of the request of Mr. and Mrs.
Gregory representing approximately sixty day-care mnthers in Auburn, who are in objection
to the requirement of the City of Auburn's Zoning Ordinance No. 1702 as amended by
Chapter 11.22.065 pertaining to the issuance of "Conditiona1 Use Permits" from the Board
of Adjustments be referred to the Planning Commission for Public Hearing and recommendation
back to the Ci ty Council.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Larson, seconded by Holman, that the City Council adopt a resolution
authori zing the Mayor and Ci ty Clerk to sign a cooperative agreement wi th King County
Housing Authori ty for cost reimbursement for the minor repairs of the Ci ty' s demoli tion/
repair program as authorized and approved under Title I of the Community Development Act
of 1974.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Larson, Holman, F lechsi g, Lea, Lawler and Ki tchell voting YES.
Cou~cilman Craig abstained.
MOTION CARRIED
Chaixman Larson reported the next regular meeting will be held on August 12, 1975 at
7:30 P.M. in Council Chambers.
UTILITY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FLECHSIG
Chairman Flechsig reported that a meeting of the committee had been held on July 10, 1975
at 7:30 P.M. and the minutes are public record on file with the City Clerk's Office.
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Kitchell, that a resolution be adopted for the City
to participate to a maximum of $1300 and authorize a late comer agreement with the Wrights
paying an assessment of $10.00 per foot for 178.92 feet and they be responsible to
construct an eight inch water line along 108th Street S.E., using their own contractor,
under the supervision of King County, and that the assessment be payable by a contract for
a period of time, car:r:ying 7-1/2 pe:r:cent interest, as in a usual L.I.D. assessment agree-
ment. That should the Wrights not be able to obtain a suitable contractor for the project
the Director of Public Works be authorized to Call for Bids on the project.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES - CHAIRMAN HOLMAN
Chairman Holman reported a meeting of the committee had been held on July 17, 1975 ~t
7:30 p.m. and the minutes of the meeting are public record on file with the City Clerk's
Office.
STREET AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LEA
Chairman Lea reported that a meeting of the committee had been held on July 9, 1975 at
7:30 p.m. and the minutes of the meeting are public record on file with the City Clerk's
Offi ce.
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Larson, that street improvement from F Street
to 19th, the City arrange for placement of a two-lift bituminous surface as an
improvement (control dust and reduce maintenance) until developers of abutting
desire to provide a higher type surface and improvement by giving authority to
Director of Public Works to Call for Bids.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
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MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Lea reported the next regular meeting is scheduled for July 23, 1975 at 7:30 p.m.
in the Public Works Department.
OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Kersey stated that Ordinance No. 2896, which was introduced only on June 16, 1975 will
be carried over onto the next meeting's agenda, with no action being taken at thS time.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman, that Ordinance No. 2898 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, 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 NO. 686
It was moved by Larson, seconded by Ki tchell, that Resolution No. 686 enti tled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT C. GREENE FOR CERTAIN LEASED PREMISES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, I,'
WASHINGTON." be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED.
There b~ing no further business, meeting was adjourned by Mayor Kersey at 9:45 p.m.
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