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AUBURN, WASHJ;.NGTON
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JULY 18, 1977
'l'he regular meeting of the Auburn City Council convened at 8:00 p.m., in the
Auburn School District Board Room.
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEN PRESENT:
Councilmen Kitchell, Craig, Larson, Anderson, Flechsig
and Lea. Councilman Roegner excused.
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Kitchell, that the minutes of the July 5,
1977 council meeting be approved as mailed.
MOTION CARRIED
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CORRESPONDENCE
The City Clerk read a Conditional Use Permit application from Carl and Viola
Lemke to change from a Special Property Use Permit property located on the
south side of 23rd S. E. between "D" and "F" St. S. E. (Application 25-77),
and an application for subdivision from Carl and Viola Lemke for property
on 23rd and "D" St. S.E. known as Lemke's Addition #2 (Application P-6-77).
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Larson, that Application 25-77 and P-6-77
be referred to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission.
MOTION CARRIED
The City Clerk read a petition from the abuttihg property owners for vacation
of the alley south of 1st St. S. W. between "A" and "B" St. S. W. It was moved
by Larson, seconded by Flechsig, to instruct the city attorney to draw up
the necessary resolution calling for a public hearing for this alley vacation
to be held August 15, 1977.
MOTION CARRIED
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Chuck Curran of Safeway Stores, Bellevue, asked that council postpone add-on
Resolution No. 814 regarding the trade of properties between the city and
Safeway, so that Safeway may have more time to iron out details of the I
agreement with the third party involved, Washington Mutual Savings Bank.
The agreement should be ready for council action by its August 1, 1977, meeting.
Attorney Mike Reynolds spoke on behalf of Attorney Bob Smythe and his letter
to the council dated July 15, 1977, regarding his client Mr. C. A. Parker and
the Hidden Valley Estates development. He asked that the council reconsider
its decision made at the council meeting of July 5, 1977, and allow Mr. Parker
to continue selling 5 acre parcels of this development. He explained that
their action could lead to the collapse of 21 of the sales and this in turn
could lead to a substantial loss to the developer. He argued that the council's
action could be judged arbitrary and capricious because it had allowed the
development of another similar piece of property recently. He pointed out
that requiring Mr. parker's 5 acre parcels to establish public water, sewer
and streets, would put the price of those parcels out of reach of most of
the interested buyers, and it would be of no economic benefit to the city
because the city would have to maintain these public utjlities. He added
that Mr. Parker is willing to resolve to the city's satisfaction the drainage
and traffic problem pointed out in George Schuler's letter of April 27, 1977.
Lea asked if these 5 acre parcels could be further divided and sold at a
later date. George Schuler replied that a short plat ordinance covering these
5 acre parcels would have to include a provision that the parcels could not
be further divided to insure this. He added that although this development
was not originally treated under any specific ordinance, that steps have been
taken to assure that it is a responsible, sound development. Pat Nevins I
felt that Parker's proposal to accomodate the city is a good one, and that
staff could come up with a firm proposal to present to the committees meeting
this week. Craig agreed that a proposal should go to the appropriate committees
and retu>>n to the council at their next meeting. Flechsig asked Attorney
Reynolds if this was too much of a delay, and he replied that six of the
earnest money agreements would run out before that date. Lea moved that
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Mr. Parker's proposal for development of the Hidden Valley Estates be referred
to appropriate department heads involved, and to the representative committees
involved and be brought before the council again August 1, 1977; seconded by
Craig.
MOTION CARRIED
Regarding Mr. Curran's request, it was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, that
Resolution number 814 be tabled until the next regular council meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
BID OPENINGS
Bids were received July 18, 1977, at 11:00 a.m. on purchase of a utility dump
body for the Equipment Rental Division. The two bids received were:
Sound Truck Equipment Co. $2,496.93
Nelson Truck Equipment Co~ 3,001.37
These bids include sales tax, and were accompanied by bid check. The Department
of Public Works recommends the bid be awarded to Sound Trwck Equipment Inc.
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, to award the bid for the purchase
of a utility dump body to Sound Truck Equipment, Inc. on their low bid of
$2,369.00 plus $127.93 tax for a total of $2,496.93.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
All councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Department of Planning and Community Development recommends the following
for call to public hearing:
1. The request of James W. Cox and Charles K. Conner to rezone from R-2
with a Special Property Use Permit to R-4 (multiple family) property
located on the south side of lOth Street N.E. (Application 15-77).
2. The request of John M. Porter to rezone from R-3 (duplex) to R-4 (mul-
tiple family) property located on the north side of 15th St. S.E. in the
200 block (Application 17-77).
3. The request of Leonard Thormod, Joyce Inman. and Janice E. Norton to rezone
from R-2 (single fmaily) to M-l (light industrial) property located on
the west side of Clay Street N.W. in the 300 block (Application 21-77).
4. The request of Joan R. Kohn and St. Matthew Episcopal Church to rezone
from R-3 (duplex) to a Conditional Use Permit for a Day Care Center to
be held in the church facilities on property located at 123 "L" St.
N.E. (Application 22-77).
5. The request of Moore Clear Company to rezone from Unclassified to C-4
(wholesale/commercial) for property 5 acres in size and located on the
east side of "A" St. S.E. between the Stuck River and Oravetz Road
(Application 23-77).
6. The request of Gary Fry and Robert Borosewicz to rezone from Unclassified
to C-3 (heavy commercial) property located at 4517 and 4529 Auburn Way North
(Application 24-77).
7. The request of D. M. Young Construction Company for approval of a Preli-
minary Plat to be known as Cedar Hollow to be located on a parcel of
land 4.5 acres in size located on the north side of 29th St. S.E.
approximately 130 feet west of "N" St. S.E. (Application P-5-77).
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Flechsig, that a public hearing be
held August 1, 1977, at 8:00 p.m. before the city council on applications
15, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24 and P-5-77.
MOTION CARRIED
The Department of Public Works recommends the following for council approval:
1. Authority to call for bids for St. Imp. 196, 1977 Street Overlay Program,
Contract 77-18. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Anderson, to authorize
call for bids for Contract 77-18.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
All councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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2. Authority to call for bids for Contract 77-21 for Water Imp. 89, waterline
on "M" Street from approximately 6th St. N.E. to 7th St. S.E.; and for
Water Imp. 113, watermain on 316 St. S.E. from l16th St. S.E. east
approximately 650 feet. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Anderson, to
authorize call for bids for Water Imp. 89 and 113.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
All councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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Authority to prepare a one-half cent gas tax prospectus for the overlay and
crack sealing programs; estimated cost approximately $45,000. It was moved
by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, to authorize preparation of a one-half cent
gas tax prospectus at an estimated cost of $45,000.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
All councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kersey recommended appointment of John C. Hagen to the Planning Commission
to fill the position vacated by the resignation of Dick Janssen. It was moved
by Craig, seconded by Larson, to appoint John C. Hagen to the Planning Commission
to fulfill the balance of the term of Dick Janssen.
MOTION CARRIED
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Mayer Kersey recommended that council appoint Kenneth M. Thompson as new
Finance Director, effective September 19, 1977. It was moved by Flechsig,
seconded by Craig, to appoint Kenneth M. Thompson as Finance Director of
the City of Auburn, effective September 19, 1977.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey read a proclamation declaring the week of July 24, 1977, as
Hire a Disabled Veteran Week to encourage placing qualified, unemployed,
disabled veterans in available jobs.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Utility Committee - Chairman Craig - Minutes are public record.
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Airport Committee - Chairman Kitchell - No report.
Planning and Community Development Committee - Chairman Larson
It was moved by Larson, seconded by Kitchell, that a moratorium be placed on all
five acre short plats or any other plats that have not been covered by ordinance
until such time that a proper ordinance can be drawn up.
MOTION CARRIED
Jack Bereiter affirmed that this motion would not effect the Parker development
since that was held in abeyance.
It was moved by Larson, seconded by Kitchell, to grant a concession permit to
the Auburn Lions' Club for the Youth Baseball Tournament at Brannan Park on
July 25-28, 1977.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Larson, seconded by Flechsig, to approve Pay Estimate to
ORB for $766.35 for professional services performed on the construction phase
of the new senior citizen center.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
All councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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Public Safety Committee - Chairman Anderson
Bids were opened on the sale of five police cars July 11, 1977, at 11:00 a.m.
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Inc. submitted the only bid, $1,000 for each
of units 37 and 39. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Flechsig, to award
the two police units 37 and 39 to the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Inc. for
$1,000 each.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
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It was moved by Anderson, seconded by F1echsig, to dispose of the remaining
two units through the Sea-Tac auction.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
Building Codes Committee - Vice Chairman Flechsig
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Kitchell, to approve payment to Mel
Streeter Dermanis and Associates of $26,647.30 for professional services
performed on the new city hall.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
All councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Kitchell, to allow the W. G. Clark
Construction Company an extension of time from July 11 for as many days as
takes to remove telephone conduit which is in their way, on their contract
for the piling and excavation of the new city hall.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilmen Flechsig, Kitchell, Craig, Larson, and
Anderson voting YES. Councilman Lea ABSTAINING.
MOTION CARRIED
Finance Committee - Chairman Flechsig
It ,,'as moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig, to approve the payroll for the
two week period ending July 3, 1977, in the amount of $109,316.50 and the
voucher expenditures for the two week period ended July 18, 1977, in the
amount of $731,655.53.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
All councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig, to approve payment to the King
County Housing Authority of $182.23 for expenditures incurred in May, 1977,
under the Community Development Block Grant Program.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
All councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Street & Engineering Committee - Chairman Lea
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Craig, that the request of Lloyd Enterprises,
Inc. for an amendment to an existing Special Property Use Permit for gravel
removal to allow the installation and operation of a portable asphalt plant
on a parcel of land 40 acres in size lying southerly and westerly of the
end of 15th St. N. W., be approved, that the Planning Commission recommenda-
tions be concurred with, that the Planning Department recommendations of
June 17, 1977, be concurred with, plus the condition be met that the operation
remain in compliance with all local, state and federal environmental standards
on air pollution control, and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw
up the necessary ordinance.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
All councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Craig, to authorize the call for bids on the
masts and posts for the entry-way signing of the P1ain Street project.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
All councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance No. 3187
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Anderson, that Ordinance/No. 3187 entitled
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING
OF A PARCEL OF LAND FIVE ACRES IN SIZE LYING ON THE EAST SIDE OF "B" STREET
N.W. BETWEEN 30TH AND 37TH STREETS N.W., WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM UNCLASSIFIED TO M-l", be
introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
All councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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Ordinance No. 3188
It was moved by Larson, seconded by Flechsig, that Ordinance No. 3188, entitled
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING
OF A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 535 "M" STREET N.E., SITUATE WITHIN THE CITY
OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM R-2
TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT," be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
All councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Ordinance No. 3189
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It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Craig, that Ordinance No. 3189, entitled
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR
THE VACATION OF STREET AND ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ON "B" STREET SOUTHEAST,
BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND SECOND STREET SOUTHEAST WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF AUBURN", be introduced and adopted.
Lea asked if this ordinance takes care of the Mini Mall closure also. Jack
Bereiter replied that the Mini Mall closure was taken care of by motion at
the last council meeting, that there would be no ordinance on it. There was
some concern that the title of this ordinance was misleading, that it did
not describe the actual area concerned. George Schuler explained that the
title is only meant to give a general description, but that the legal descrip-
tion within the ordinance will clearly define the area; Jack Bereiter concurred.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
All councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Ordinance No. 3190
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Anderson, that Ordinance No. 3190, entitled
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION TO
AUBURN CODIFIED CITY ORDINANCE NO. 10.36.490 - COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONES
WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHING'l'ON", be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
All councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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Resolution No. 809
It was moved by F]echsig seconded by Anderson, that Resolution No. 809, entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE PROPOSED
VACATION OF ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY, SITUATED SOUTH OF MAIN STREET BETWEEN "A"
AND "B" STREETS SOUTHEAST, SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY
OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON", be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
All councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Resolution No. 808
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, that Resolution No. 808, entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, DEPARTMENT
OF HIGHWAYS, FOR PAVEMENT MARKING PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON",
be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
All councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Resolution No. 810
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that Resolution No. 810, entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF AUBURN TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY CONTRACTS FOR MEDICAL,
DENTAL AND VISION FOR UNION AND NON UNION EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON", be adopted.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
All councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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Resolution No. 811
It was moved by Larson, seconded by Flechsig, that Resolution No. 811, entitled,
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN SENIOR SERVICES
AND CENTERS, A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION OF SEATTLE, AND THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, TO PROVIDE A MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY OF THE
AUBURN AREA", be adopted.
Craig questioned what would become of this program if the federal funding
or thc volunteer help ceased. Len Chapman, Director of Parks and Recreation,
answcred that the city could either drop the program, have those receiving
the meals pay the full cost of $1.05, or have the city pay the difference
between the $.75 charge and the $1.05 cost; however, it is not the intent
that additional staff or funds would be necessary for the operation of the
program.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
All councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Resolution No. 812
It was moved by Larson, seconded by Kitchell, that Resolution No. 812, entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHING'l'ON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN SEATTLE RETIRED
SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, AND THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, TO PROVIDE
RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS TO THE ELDERLY OF THE AUBURN AREA", be
adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
All councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Resolution No. 813
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, that Resolution No. 813, entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH TREVOR H. AND JUDITH M.
HARDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE TO
PROVIDE WATER FOR THEIR PROPERTY", be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
All councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Lea asked that the council go into executive session to discuss the proposed
avigation easements with George Schuler and Jack Bereiter also in attendance.
There being no further business to come before the council, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
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