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CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
February 19, 1985 7:30 p.m.
I. A. Flag Salute
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the City of Auburn Council was
called to order by Mayor Bob Roegner at 7:30 p.m. in the
City of Auburn Council Chambers. Mayor Roegner led those
in attendance in the pledge of allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Those in attendance included Mayor Bob Roegner; Council-
members Burns, Colburn, Larson, Walters, Whittall and
Wisner; staff members Jack Bereiter, City Attorney; Len
Chapman, Parks & Recreation Director; Dan Clements, Finance
Director; Pat Dugan, Planning Director; Bob Johnson, Fire
Chief; Coralee McConnehey, City Clerk; Marv Seabrands,
Public Works Director; and Bill Stockham, Police Chief.
Also in attendance was Steve Lancaster, Environmental
Planner. Gretel Sloan, Personnel Director, and Councilman
Kurle were excused.
C. Mayor's Announcements and Appointments
Mayor Roegner noted there was a new flag flying at
Bicentennial Park which had been donated by the Auburn
J.C.'s. He also noted the flag had been one flown at the
White House.
D. Agenda Modifications - The agenda modifications included
the Finance Committee minutes and an agenda bill for the
acceptance of the purchase offer for the Councilmanic bond
issue.
CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
II. A. Public Hearings
1. Group W Rate Increase Request
Sam Lloyd, General Manger, Group W, gave a statement
explaining Group W's position and addressing issues
raised in the public hearing before the municipal
Services Committee. He reported the three issues raised
were number of channels, quality of programming and
hidden costs. Lloyd indicated there were five channels
in litigation with the Federal Communications
Commission which Group W might be required to carry and
because of this the there were 17 channels available at
the present time. In response to the quality of
programming, Lloyd stated they believed the programming
was of the highest degree; it was diverse and that
reader channels were considered regular programming in
other cable areas. Lloyd responded to the issue of ,
hidden costs saying the costs were not hidden, they
were a part of doing business and related to the
customer requests and supplier costs.
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AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE TWO FEBRUARY 19 1985
II. A. Public Hearings (Cont.)
1. Group W Rate Increase Request (Cont.)
Maris Nickson, 523 Aaby Drive, stated she did not con-
sider the three reader channels programming and there-
fore there were only 14 channels being provided. She
reported the people in the Rio Verde only paid $7.95
for basic and one outlet. She felt this was discrimi-
nation. Nickson also objected to the extra $2.25 to
obtain HBO on each additional television. She felt
Group W did not deserve a rate increase. She also felt
that a lot of old people could not afford the high costs
and should be thought of.
Gary Hash, 2437 17th Drive S.E., said the hidden costs
would be better called the uncontrollable costs and
that any control the Council had would be lost in 1986.
He noted Kent and Enumclaw paid $1.00 less for HBO.
.Hash thought it was hard to understand why the three
character channels were considered programming. He
also noted Channel 14 was currently not working. Hash
inquired about Group W's rate of return. He felt Group
W may be entitled to a rate increase but not $2.00.
MOTION by Colburn, SECOND by Whittall, to close the
public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Bereiter indicated the statement by Sam Lloyd provided
to the Council in writing, the letter from Group W's
attorney and the Chamber of Commerce letter were on
file with the City Clerk.
Colburn noted the letter from the Group W attorney was
not received until late this afternoon and suggested
the matter be delayed until the information could be
further reviewed. Burns wondered if Colburn's intent
was to refer it back to the Municipal Services
Committee and then back to the Council. Colburn indi-
cated that was his intent.
Burns stated he felt Group W had invested some money to
try to upgrade the system, however, there was some
information he still needed: rate of return, hidden
charges, kickbacks, how much goes back not in the
financial statement, why a $2.00 increase rather
than a 99C increase, and why are there not 20 channels.
Colburn indicated the Council needed a lot more infor-
mation. MOTION by Colburn, SECOND by Whittall to refer
the Group W rate increase request back to the Municipal
Services Committee.
Larson asked to see the references noted in the letter
from Group W's attorney.
Whittall asked if the $21 million invested was in the
Auburn area. Lloyd indicated it was the Auburn, Algona
and Pacific area. Whittall wanted to know the number
of subscribers in that area. Lloyd reported there were
approximately 5600 subscribers in the Auburn area and
20,000 in the entire Group W area. Whittall inquired
if Group W was trying to make good on the $2} million
within the 5600 subscribers. Lloyd stated not even a
$2.00 increase would recoup the $21 million. Whittall
said the $2.00 increase would give Group W an addi-
tional $11,200 a month. Lloyd indicated they were also
working at a marketing campaign to get additional
customers.
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AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE THREE FEBRUARY 19, 1985
II. A. Public Hearings (Cont.)
1. Group W Rate Increase Request
Whittall asked about the 20 channels and the 5 in liti-
gation. Lloyd indicated they felt it better to not put
programming on only to have to take it off again if the
FCC required the channels in litigation. He said they
felt it a prudent business decision to not alienate a
group of people by having to remove programming.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Community Development Block Grant Program
Warren Renshaw asked what a community block grant
program was and if the community knew about it.
Jim Bauman, Clinic Administrator, South County
Community Clinic, urged the Council to endorse the
recommendations.
Elaine Prenovost, Pregnancy Aid, also asked for the
Council endorsement.
MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Burns, to close the public
hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Burns, to approve the
"Proposed Statement" and authorize the Administration,
to finalize and submit to HUD the City's formal appli-
cation for fiscal year 1985 CDBG entitilment funds as
requested the the Council packet tonight. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ,
B. Audience Participation
Admission Tax - Jim Person, Person Lanes, requested relief
from the admissions tax for the Women's State Bowling
Tournament. He also asked repeal of the unfair admission
tax and to correct the selective enforcement of the ordi-
nance.
C. Correspondence - None other than Group W correspondence
noted in hearing.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
III. A. municipal Services - Vice-Chairman Gene Colburn - Minutes
are of public record.
B. Planning & Community Development - Chairman Linda Wisner -
Minutes are of public record.
C. Public Works - Chairman Bud Larson - Minutes are of public
record.
D. Finance - Chairman Gene Colburn reported on the meeting of
February 14 and this evening and indicated items discussed
were on the agenda.
CITIZEN INPUT
IV. CITIZEN INPUT - None
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AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE FOUR FEBRUARY 19, 1985
CONSENT AGENDA
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes - February 4, 1985, Regular Meeting.
B. Vouchers
1. Claims #13410-13645 in the amount of $736,956.00.
2. Payroll #104929-105253 in the amount of $317,812.23.
C. Utility Bill Adjustment to Account 119-2820 in the amount
of $379.42 for F & E Company at 1701 Auburn Way South.
D. Call for a Public Hearing at the next regular Council
meeting of March 4, 1985 on the preliminary plat to be
known as Gilda Rey located on the west side of "M" Street
S.E. between 33rd and 37th Street S.E. (Wisner/Dugan)*
E. Surplus Property from the Police Department for sale
at the Secoma Auction.
F. System Development Loan Cancellation from Fund 431 to
Fund 430 in the amount of $159,800.
G. Half Cent Gas. Tax Funds in the amount of $60,000 for
Traffic Signal at 15th and "D" Streets N.E. .
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Colburn, to approve Consent Agenda
Items A through F. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Item G Wisner and Colburn asked how much was in the fund and
if they could get an accounting of the fund. Seabrands
indicated there was around $400,000 left and that he
would provide a report.
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MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Colburn, to approve Consent Agenda
Item G. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OLD BUSINESS
VI. OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
VII. A. Stuck River Bridge participation with the City of Pacific.
Pat Burns excused himself during the discussion of this
item.
Larson reported the Department of Transportation has some
funds available and because of the benefits to the City of
Auburn, Pacific asked if the City would participate.
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Wisner, to authorize the
granting of $300,00 from the General Fund for Phase I work
(consultant selection and design) and granting of $30,000
loan from the General Fund with a three year payback period
and terms to be determined with the City of Pacific paying
all legal fees, no interest and payment to start in 1986.
Colburn wanted to know if this would obligate the City to
further funds for construction. Seabrands indicated their
request stated they would not request further funds.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Councilmember Burns returned to the meeting at this point.
B. Ordinances and Resolutions
1. Ordinance 4039 - Related to the cutting and removal of
grass, weeds and brush growing in violation. MOTION by
Larson, SECOND by Burns, to introduce and adopt
Ordinance 4039.
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AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE FIVE FEBRUARY 19, 1985
VII. B. Ordinances and Resolutions (Cont.)
1. Ordinance 4039 (Cont.)
Several Councilmembers expressed concern over the use
of liens and misdemeanors to resolve the problem.
There was also concern over only allowing 72 hours.
Councilmembers Colburn, Whittall, Wisner and Walters
voted NO. MOTION FAILED.
2. Ordinance 4038 - Acceptance of Purchase Offer for
Councilmanic Bond Issue. (This action was taken by
motion only - an ordinance was not passed.)
MOTION by Colburn, SECOND by Wisner, that the City
award the purchase of approximately $1.3 million in
limited general obligation revenue bonds to Foster
Marshall for their offer price of $98.60 per each
$100.00 par value of bonds, which..is a total of.
$1,317,611.10. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Resolution 1565 - Dedication of the 30 foot southerly
portion of the City of Auburn Water Division property
adjacent to South 316th Street. MOTION by Larson,
SECOND by Burns, to adopt Resolution 1565. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Resolution 1566 - Authorizes lease agreei%ent with
Metro for use of property for Pea Patch purposes.
MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Walters, to adopt
Resolution 1566. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Resolution 1567 - Authorizes Agreement with Quadrant
for maintenance of detention ponds and 15th Street
S.W. median in the Auburn 400 Corporate Park.
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Burns, to adopt Resolution
1567. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Resolution 1568 - Authorizes segregation of Local
Improvement District 327 Assessments 39, 40 and 41.
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Burns, to adopt Resolution
1568. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Resolution 1569 - Authorizes segregation of Local
Improvement District 321 Assessment 5. MOTION by
Larson, SECOND by Burns, to adopt Resolution 1569.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Resolution 1570 - Authorizes Easement granting Puget
Power an easement for installation of three-phase
electrical system for Well No. 4 Wellhouse. MOTION by
Larson, SECOND by Burns, to adopt Resolution 1570.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Resolution 1571 - Urges our Congressional Delegation
to support Senate Bill 318 to extend the General
Revenue Sharing Program for cities through fiscal year
1991. MOTION by Colburn, SECOND by Wisner, to adopt
Resolution 1571. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MAYOR'S REPORT
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT - None
EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT
to an executive session at 9:11
nel.
BOB ROE=, MAYOR -5-
- The meeting was adjourned
p.m. to discuss matters of per-
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CORALEE 14GCONNEHEY, CITY CLERK
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