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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-17-1977 I c..c ~ -- u cc w ~ j AUBURN, WASHINGTON MON DAY OCTOBER 17, 1977 ,"; ~.. " ~ ~j "j .1- The 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 Roegner, Kitchell, Craig, Anderson, F1echsig and Lea. Councilman Larson excused. It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Flechsig, that the minutes of the council meeting of October 3, 1977, be approved as mailed. MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Mayor Kersey declared the pub1.ic hearing open on the proposed vacation of street right-of-way situated on "D" Street N. E., adjacent to the Auburn Municipal Airport, situated within the corporate limits of the City of Auburn. No one in the audience spoke for or against the proposal. Due to some unanswered questions regarding this vacation, the Airport Committee and the Planning Department has recommended that the hearing be continued. It was moved by Lea, seconded by K.i tche1l, that this public hearing be continued to the next council meeting of November 7,1977. MOTION CARRIED 2. Mayor Kersey declared the public hearing open on the proposed vacation of alley right-of-way situated east of "B" Street N. E. in the 300 block, situate within the corporate limits of the City of Auburn. No one in the audience spoke for or against this request. It was moved by Craig, seconded by F1echsig, that the public hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Craig, seconded by Anderson, that the city attorney be instructed to draft an ordinance granting the vacation request for alley right-of-way situated east of "B" Street N.E. in the 300 block, to include that a public utility easement be retained over and across, upon and under- neath the alley vacated for .ingress and egress for the purpose of laying and maintaining public utilities. ROLL CALL VOTE: All counci lmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED 3. Mayor Kersey requested that Dale LeMaster of Harstad Associates present their proposal for the East Main Street Improvement project. The major points of the project as he presented it are the widening of East Main to 44 feet, reduction of the crown of the street, landscaping and street lighting along East Main, widening at the intersection with "M" to allow a fifth lane, softening turning radii along East Main, a master downtown signal control at Auburn Way and Main, and razing of the Eagles building to convert into a parking lot. The Urban Arterial Board will be asked to fund the project in the amount of $677,000, and the city will match with $158,400 in funds. Councilman Lea explained further that the Street Committee is considering making the landscaping an alternate of the con- tract if the project is accepted and funded, because of the added expense of maintaining landscaping; and also may consider eliminating the protected left turn lane from Auburn Way west to Main Street if, after a year's time, it is found that this is in the best interest of the traffic flow as al tered by the West Main Street project and the Safeway development. Mayor Kersey declared the public hearing open on the proposed East Main Street improvement project, involving partial street reconstruction in the area from Auburn Way North to "M" Street. Myron Massey, 340 East Main, expressed concern that the "bulbing" of the corners at Auburn Way/East Main would prohibit semi truck traffic turning right onto East Main, that it is already difficult for the trucks to make this turn, and that this is the only practical route the trucks can take from the south. LeMaster replied that the proposed bu1bing would not significantly reduce the available turning radius at that corner. Dick Fiedler, 1915 "u" Street N. E., expressed opposition to the elimination of the left turn lane -1- j C; ') ~ ~ ,.J ,t,,1 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY OCTOBER 17, 1977 from Auburn Way to the west and concern for the the semi traffic. Ed Eaton, 920 "A" Street N. E., asked how the additional four feet for the widening would be taken and LeMaster answered two feet from each side of the street would be taken. Joe Ward, 21 "M" Street S. E. asked how the project would effect "M" Street. Le Master stated that there would be some widening tapering to the corner of East Main and "M" to accomodate the fifth lane, and some parking space would be eliminated. Jim Wa.I ters, 2615 24th Street S. E. asked when the project plans wou.Zd be available. Pat NeTT.inc;indicated that they could be examined in the Public Works Department, but were not available for distribution. Ed Willms of the Ben Franklin Store, 125 East Main, stated his opposition to the elimination of the left turn lane from Auburn Way west saying that it is vital to the stores in that area to have front exposure to shopping traffic. George Nickelsen, 224 East Main, .1.... stated his opposition to the left turn elimination citing a survey done by the .7. C. Penney manager showing that many shoppers approach the downtown area from the south. He conceded that a left turn lane wi thout protection would be considered but is not as satisfactory as the present arrangementr because it is felt that shopping traffic would be discouraged by this. Ed Willms brought to the council's attention the letters from the Chamber of Commerce regarding this project, and Mayor Kersey assured him that all councilmen had recei ved this information. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig that the public hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED In response to Lea's question, LeMaster indicated that the consulting firm had not looked into the available turning radius around the bulbed corners; but that the only. way to improve the radius presently available would be to take out the corner of the building, which is at least financially impossible. Roegner suggested that the entire project should be brought back for council consideration after the problems brought up here could be solved. Craig was of the opinion that these problems were only mechanical in nature, and that the UAB funds would certainly be jeopardized if the project is delayed. Pat Nevins added that if the decision on this project was delayed until the next council meeting, it could not be presented to the UAB in time to meet the 18 month time limita- tion set for formulation of the project to presentation of it to the UAB; and that he has doubts that the UAB would accept the project at some time in the future, if it was to be resubmitted. Craig felt that the ci ty could not afford the possible lJJoss of the UAB money, wh.ile Roegner ~ was uncomfortable wi th leaving the project open-ended on the questions .... of the left turn lane, the bulbing, the landscaping and the Eagles parking lot. Anderson wondered of the plans could be changed on these particular points after the'UAB accepted the project as iSr and Nevins and Lea assured council that minor changes such as these are no~ that critical to the UABr and LeMaster concurred, as long as the changes could be made within the budget. Flechsig!asked Joe Ward if this discussion had resolved his questions, and he expressed his concern over "M" Street becoming an arterial and the loss of parking spaces. LeMaster explained that few parking spaces would be lost. Craig emphasized that this project is closely interrelated with the West Main Street project and the Safeway project, both of which have already been approved and both of which have involved a considerable amount of expense. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Craig, to approve the East Main Street project as presented, for submission to the Urban Arterial Board for funding, and to leave open the possibility of making minor project changes in the future, to include the possible elimination of the left turn lane from Auburn Way South to the west, making the landscaping of the pro jec t an alternate of the bid proposal, and the possible modification of the southeast corner of the intersection of Auburn Way and Main Street, these possibilities to be returned to the Street Committee for further consideration. I ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmen Lea, Craig, Anderson and Flechsig voting YES. Councilmen Roegner and Ki tche1l voting NO. MOTION CARRIED -2- . . ~ ~ ~ u cc w - d0 AUBURN, WASHINGTON OCTOBER 17, 1977 M(:)NDAY 4. Mayor Kersey declared the public hearing open on the proposed amendments to the City of Auburn 1977 budget. No one in the audience spoke for or against the proposal. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig, that the public hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig, that Ordinance No. 3216, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON/AMENDING AUBURTV CITY. ORDINAN,CE NO. 3141 (PASSED DECEMBER 6, 1976) AIXJPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1977, WHICH AMENDMENT TO REFLECT NEEDED APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE YEAR A.D. 1977", be intro- duced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE The city clerk read two zone change applications, one from John Versolenko and George McLaughlin to rezone from R-2 to R-3 property located on the southwest corner of 26th and "I" Street N. E. (Application 32-77), and one from Auburn Development Partnership to amend an existing Special Use Permit (Application 33-77). It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, that these two applications, 32-77 and 33-77, be referred to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission. MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Bishop Bolles, representing the Mormon church on "M" St. N. E. wished to voice his objections to an application for a liquor license for a proposed 7-11 store on the corner of 8th and "M" N.E., and presented a petition of 264 signatures objecting to this liquor license." He explained that liquor consumptdon is against Mormon religious beliefs, that the church members would find it offen- sive to have liquor sold across the street from the church, and that the sale of liquor would only add to the litter problem already present in the church parking lot. Dick Fiedler, 1915 "u" Street N. E., referred to City of Auburn Ordinance No. 2243 which granted a rezone for the property on which the proposed 7-11 store is to be built, noting that a condition of the rezone is that only a service station can be built on the property. Ed Eaton commented that the many apartments in this area are already a source of many domestic disturbances, and that the added availability of liquor nearby would only add to this problem. E mil Neely, 525 "R" Street N. E., stated that there is no need for another convenience store in this area, that there are already several within a few blocks, and that this type of store will add to the litter problem already present in the area. Lou Hoefert, 605 "R" St. N. E., echoed the complaints about garbage and enough of these stores in the area. Dick Schuler, Real Estate Manager for the Southland Corporation (7-11), pointed out that the Mormon church has invested in many 7-11 Stores in Utah, that 7-11 has located across from Mormon churches in Utah and Bellevue, Washington, without any problems, that the Liquor Control Board's rule about not locating within 500 feet of a church or school without their permission applies only to on premises consumption which 7-11 is not applying for, and that the litter problems brought up already exist. He stated further, that the petition represented only a small portion of the 2,000 people within a 2 mile radius of the proposed store, that the C-3 zoning of the area allows for a grocery store operation, and that the store will be built facing 8th Street, away from the church. Jack Bereiter confirmed the condition of the rezone as stated in the rezone agreement, and advised council that it could only recommend to the Liquor Board approval or disapproval, that the board would make the final decision. Bishop Bolles conceded that that Mormon church does invest in businesses which do not follow the church beliefs, and pointed out that there were irre- gularities in the way in which this application was posted in the area. Mr. Schuler replied that the posting was done by the Liquor Board and not the 7-11 Store. It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Roegner, that the council disapprove the liquor license application of 7-11 for its proposed store at 8th and "M" N. E., because of its location. Lea questioned the zoning for the store and Craig questioned the zoning and whether the public has had adequate time to review the proposal. George Schuler recalled that the area is zoned for C-l and C-3. -3- ~~, i: .;:t Il}...J X AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY OCTOBER 17, 1977 Chief of Police Scyler explained that he reviews these liquor applications on the basis of zoning and ownership, and he approved of the 7-11 application. VOICE VOTE: MOTION CARRIED The meeting recessed briefly. Mr. Wes Bogart, District #1 Engineer for the Washington State Highway Department presented information on the state highway's 6-year construction program XQr the Auburn area and the effect that the variable gas tax will have on funding for the state highway funds. He pointed out that the gas tax has not increased for the last ten years, that inflation has greatly reduced the value of the monies received from the tax, and that the emphasis on reducing consumption has reduced funding further. He added that state highway construction projects pay state sales tax and that any curtailment of construction would also mean reduced city share of those monies. He urged council to support continued funding of the highway construction programs by supporting the variable gas tax. I RECOMMENDATIONS The following items are submitted by Public WorkS for council consideration: 1. Pay Estimate No. 1 to Lakeside Industries for St. Imp. 196, various street overlays in the amount of $26,650.65, Contract 77-18. Contract ~unt $34,301.55 Earned to Date 29,634.06 (Incl. $2,963.41 retng) It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, that Pay Est.imate No. 1 to Lakeside Industries for $26, 650.65 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED 2. It is recommended that council concur with the State Department of Highways award of St. Imp. 178 (17th and Auburn Way South intersection improvements) to Totem Electric on their apparent low bid of $152,887.10. Mayor Kersey noted that this figure is higher than that originally planned, and Pat Nevins explained that due to this being a federal project, the delay in time and the wealth of federal regulations that must be complied with, the costs usually are higher. It was moved by Lea, se~onded by Craig, to concur with the State Highway Department award of St. Imp. 178 to Totem Electric. MOTION CARRIED 3. It is recommended that Henry Clyde, 431 "K" St. N. E., account #415.04500 be given six months to pay excessive water bill due to leak. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Anderson, that Henry Clyde Account $415.04500 be given six months to pay his excessive water bill due to a leak. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED 4. It is recommended that Robert Dobson, 417 "A" St. N. E., solid waste account #320.29700 be credited $7.20 due to an overcharge on his account. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, to credit the account of Robert Dobson, #320.29700 for $7.20, due to an overcharge. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Municipal Building Codes Committee - Chairman Roegner It was moved by Roegner, seconded by Kitchell, to authorize payment of Pay Estimate No.1 to Merit Company for $82,633.60 for work on the new city hall. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED I It was moved by Roegner, seconded by Flechsig, to authorize Pay Estimate No. 2 to W. G. Clark Construction for $18,018.98 for piling and excavation of the new city hall. ROLL CALL VO'l'E: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED -4- I ;,,;,;;.. ' c..c ,.... '!"'""" W cc w..: I AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY OCTOBER l7~ 1977 .~,; It was moved by Roegner~ seconded by Kitchell to authorize payment to Mel Streeter Dermanis and Associates in the amount of $3,998.00 for work on the new city hall. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Roegner, seconded by Flechsig, to authorize payment to Hart Crowser and Associates in the amount of $173.53 for inspection work on the new city hall. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Roegner, seconded by Kitchell, to approve Change Order No.2 to Merit Company for an increase of $2,181.00. George Schuler explained that W. G. Clark Construction made an error in construction which Merit Company will compensate for, and that negotiations are ongoing to reduce the Clark contract by this same amount. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Roegner noted that the committee agrees w.ith the Utility Committee recommenda- tion to call for bids on the M & 0 improvements, and instructed Jack Lange to work out the funding. Also, the Chrysanthemum Society has requested to hold its annual show next year in conjunction with the grand opening of the new ci ty hall. Airport Committee - Chairman Kitchell The committee minutes are a matter of public record. Planning & Community Development Committee - vice Chairman Kitchell It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Roegner, that a pubLic hearing be held 8:00 p.m., November 21, 1977, before the city council on the proposed appropria- tion of the King County Block Grant Program for 1978-1979. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Roegner, that payment to ORB of $2,475.90 for work on the senior center, be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Utili ty Commi ttee - Chairman Craig It was moved by Craig, seconded by Roegner, to authorize the call for bids on the improvements on the Maintenance and Operation Building. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES,. MOTION CARRIED Craig explained the proposed agreements with the URS and the Stevens, Thompson & Runyan companies to review the water/sewer system designs for the proposed Lakeland Hills and Crestwel1 Holdings developments and to imsure that these developments will fit into the city's comprehensive plan. Lea questioned these agreements as lending of the city's credit, but Jack Bereiter,City Attorney assured council that the auditor would have no problem with this action, as long as it is done for the overall good of the city. Finance Committee - Chairman Flechsig I t was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig, to approve the voucher disburse- ments for the period October 1 through October 11 in the amount of $416,294.62 and the payroll for the two week period ending October 9, in the amount of $110,469.79. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig, to approve the cash transfer adjust- ments for the month of September, 1977, as listed on Appendix "A". ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTIpN CARRIED -5- c, 6 -,~ ~.}.. AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY OCTOBER 17, 1977 Street & Engineering Committee - Chairman Lea The committee minutes are public record. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance No. 3214 It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that Ordinance No. 3214, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2639 (PASSED MAY 15, 1972) ALWWING FOR A FIVE YEAR.'.J.... EXTENSION TO AN EXISTING SPECIAL PROPERTY USE PERMIT FOR GRAVEL REMOVAL ON A PARCEL OF LAND APPROXIMATELY 10 ACRES IN SIZE LYING ON THE WESr SIDE OF THE WEST VALLEY HIGHWAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF 15TH S.W. AND THE WEST VALLEY HIGHWAY", be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Ordinance No. 3215 It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Anderson, that Ordinance No. 3215, entl.tled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF A PARCEL OF LAND 1.3 ACRES IN SIZE LYING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 8TH STREET NOR'l'H- EAST APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET EAST OF AUBURN WAY NORTH, WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM R-2 TO R-4", be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Ordinance 3216 - see Finance Committee Resolution No. 835 It was moved by Craig, seconded by Flechsig, that Resolution No. 835 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, TO ENTER INTO A PROPOSED AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SEWER SYSTEM FACILITIES PROPOSED BY PRIVATE DEVELOPERS FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN WITH URS COMPANY", be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Resolution No. 836 It was moved by Craig, seconded by Anderson, that Resolution No. 836 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH STEVENS, THOMPSON & RUNYAN, INC., FOR ENGa:N'EERING SERVICES FOR WATER SYSTEM FACILITIES PROPOSED BY PRIVATE DEVELOPERS FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON", be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Resolution No. 837 It was moved by Lea, seconded by Kitchell, that Resolution No. 837 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT FOR UNDER- GROUND ELECTRIC SYSTEM WITH PUGET SOUND POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY", be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED I... .'" Resolution No. 838 It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Roegner, that Resolution No. 838 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FOR HOUSING INSPECTION SERVICES UNDER SECTION 312 HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM", be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED -6- I" - . .... c..c ~ ,..- u co w I...'.. '\.. AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY OCTOBER 17, 1977 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Kitchell presented a liquor license application for the Alamo Restaurant and Mayor Kersey stated that he would return it to the state Liquor Board with disapproval because the zoning for the proposed location does not allow a restaurant. Lea expressed concern about whether the city has complied with requirement report environmental impact information on the Stuck River development and project at 17th and Auburn Way South. George Schuler assured council that SEPA guidelines for reporting this information are being followed and that when any question arises the city advertises for public input over a 60 day period, before allowing a project to proceed. . There being no further business to come before the council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:33 p.m. -7- to the the .., ...' 8 ~~~)C APPENDIX "A" City of Auburn Adjusting Journal s.e~t.eml;>er, 1977 Page One AJ# CASH TO $$$ CASH FROM $$$ DESCRIPTION 2165 199 625.81 310 625.81 Re-code expense 2169 432 5.90 430 5.90 To correct February I Adjusting Journal 2172 430 1,270.01 435 1,270.01 Treas. Rec. posted in error 2174 651 246.33 435 246.33 Transfer State and Fed. tax 2175 000 12,499.95 109 12,499.95 To reverse previous AJ in error 2177 109 1,550.50 000 612.39 Equip. Reserve 101 195.29 Monthly transfer 103 291. 66 104 266.66 430 1~4.50 2178 214 2,893.58 435 7,253.58 Bond debt transfer 215 8,074.17 1:,2 3,714.17 445 2:7,711.33 430 27,711.33 2179 000 4,363.34 430 2,666.67 Finance Dept. charges 104 405.00 432 1,041.67 435 250.00 2180 550 372.98 101 114.30 Bldg. Rental 430 253.38 432 2.23 000 3.07 2181 000 2,736.68 109 2,736.68 Transfer depr. reserve 2182 321 30,000.00 199 30,000.00 Budgeted transf~r 2183 321 10,000.00 116 10,000.00 Budgeted Transfer 2187 651 336.86' 435 336.86 Transfer State and Federal Tax I September, 1977 APPENDIX "A" Page Two AJ# CASH TO $$$$ CASH FROM $$$$ DESCRIPTION 2188 435 2,035.66., 000 2,035.66 Return Por-rata share of Leasehold tax 2191 115 119.54 000 119.54 Payroll Distribution . Correction 2197 430 128.66* NSF check .9 000 3.00 * Closed account check paid - adj to bank 22(h 430 133.66* NSF check 2204 000 75.00* NSF check 2205 320 61.13* NSF check 2209 000 80,074.00 199 103,337.50 3rd Quarter 101 13,826.75 Transfer per Budget 103 7,261.75 435 2,175.00 c..c. 2208 000 5.48* Cash adjustment .,.... ,..... Totals 208,180.14 208,587.07 r" "-' CC i:l.: * denotes a change to cash 0 n 0 1 2 P (, t' 3 n () 1 3 3 (, r 7 5 n n (, 1 1 3 t:; /, 8 If 0 f, () ~., I