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CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 18, 1985 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
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A. Flag Salute
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;
Councilmembers Burns, Colburn, Kurle, Larson, Walters,
Whittall and Wisner and 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
Captain Dave Schuur, Police Department. Bill Stockham,
Police Chief, was excused. 1
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C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Robert West to Planning Commission, term expires
12/31/87.
2. Sue Singer to Library Board, term expires 12/31/85.
3. Jim Weese to the Park Board, term expires 12/31/87.
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Wisner, to concur with the
appointments as recommended. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
D. Agenda Modifications included the addition of Jim Weese to
the appointment list, Finance Committee minutes, and Final
Pay Estimate for 1983-84 Street Improvement Program.
CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Hill-Raaum Investment Co. and Aaron Litowitz Special
Property Use Permit for gravel removal on property
zoned M-1 (Light Industrial) and located on the west
side of the West Valley Highway in the 2600 block.
Gus Strom, Redmond, representing applicants, expressed
concern over the timing of the permit. No one else
spoke for or against the request.
MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Burns, to close the public
hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Wisner questioned how much gravel had been removed on
expired permit. Dugan indicated 100,000 yards.
Wisner also asked if the City or the permittee had
constructed the runoff. Dugan reported the applicant
had constructed it. Wisner asked if it was adequate.
Dugan said it was not quite adequate; however, one of
the conditions of the permit is that it must meet the
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AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE TWO MARCH 18, 1985
II. A. 1. Hill-Raaum Investment Co. and Aaron Litowitz Special
Property Use Permit (Cont.)
engineering approval. Wisner wondered about the 150
foot apron and whether it was adequate. Dugan said
the engineers felt 150 would be adequate. Wisner also
questioned if the hours proposed were the same as the
pit to the south. Dugan indicated they were the same.
Wisner expressed concern over only requiring one
washing per day. She wondered if the permittee to the ,
south had the same requirement. Dugan indicated he
did not think there were any requirements for the pit
to the south.
Colburn expressed concern over the owner's represen-
tative stating there could be a hardship due to the
timing. He wondered if it was Dugan's intent to have
all gravel pit permits expire at the same time. Dugan
indicated it would be easier to have them all expire at
the same time although it may prove to be impractical.
Wisner re-emphasized her concern over requiring just
one washing a day. She indicated she would like to
see it changed to twice a day.
Colburn asked what the others were required. Dugan
indicated the pit to the south was only required one
washing. He added it all depends on what kind of t
material it is and it's propensity to stay in the air.
Larson wondered if the other two in the area required
more than once a day. Dugan reported they were only
required to once a day. Larson stated he felt the City
should not force twice-a-day washings unless all of
them were required to do the same. He also felt when
the new permits came due would be a more appropriate
time.
Burns wondered if there had been complaints. Dugan
said yes there had been a lot of complaints about
tracking. Burns wondered if twice a day would solve
the problem. Dugan indicated it would help.
Kurle inquired further about the 150 foot apron and why
it started at 300 ft. Dugan stated that sometimes when
they study the situation they start conservatively to
be sure. Kurle stated he felt if the City was having
problems it was not so important what we were requiring
others to do; the problem should be solved. Kurle
asked what another cleaning would do. Dugan said it
would help the dust; however, it was a matter of
finding a balance between requiring excessive costs in
cleaning and the complaints.
Wisner re-iterated if one extra washing would solve
the complaints it would be worth it.
Burns asked Dugan if the City's position was it may be
the expenses incurred may not be worthwhile in rela-
tion to the problem. He wondered if maybe they could I
try it on a temporary basis.
Colburn wondered about compromise wording to the effect
more often than once a day washing could be required by
the City engineer. It would give the City the
authority to police it. Wisner stated this was already
in the condition.
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II. A. Public Hearings (Cont.)
1. Hill-Raaum Investment Co. and Aaron Litowitz Special
Property Use Permit (Cont.)
Walters said with that condition the City could require
three washings if it needed it. Wisner said she really
felt it was important. She felt they had to get
smarter from the past experiences.
MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Burns, to approve the
Special Property Use Permit based upon the applicable
Findings of Fact and with the modification of Condition
#10 to twice a day subject to the other conditions as
outlined; and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare
the necessary ordinance. Councilmembers Whittall,
Colburn, and Larson voted NO. MOTION CARRIED.
2. Andrew Matelich and David Rothermel Rezone from
Unclassified to C-3 (Heavy Commercial) property
approximately 1.38 acres in size located on the west
side of Auburn Way North in the 4600-4700 blocks.
Dave Rothermel, Auburn, indicated they purchased the
property in 1976 and the utilities were inadequate at
that time to rezone. He said they were now adequate.
No one else spoke for or against the request. MOTION
by Wisner, SECOND by Burns, to close the public
hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Burns, to approve the
rezone from Unclassified to C-3 based upon the appli-
cable Findings of Fact and to instruct the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. T. Torgerson Final Plat to be known as Theron Divison
#1 consisting of 1.94 acres located on 4th Street S.E.
between "D" and "F" Streets.
No one spoke for or against the request. MOTION by
Wisner, SECOND by Burns, to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Kurle wondered about the access and if the 20 foot
access was large enough for fire vehicles. Dugan indi-
cated this was a private driveway.
MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Burns, to approve the Final
Plat of Theron Division No. 1 based upon the
applicable Findings of Fact and to authorize the
Mayor and City staff to sign the face of the plat; and
to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
ordinance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. Audience Participation - None
C. Correspondence - None
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
III. A. Municipal Services - Chairman Don Kurle - Minutes are
of public record.
B. Planning & Communitv Development - Chairman Linda Wisner -
Minutes are of public record.
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III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINUTES (CONT.)
C. Public Works - Chairman Bud Larson - Minutes are of
public record.
Finance - Chairman Gene Colfurn - Minutes are of public
record.
IV. CITIZEN INPUT - None
CITIZEN INPUT
CONSENT AGENDA
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes - March 4, 1985, Regular Meeting.
B. Vouchers
1. Claims #13646-14047 in the amount of $5,799,938.19.
Claims #14048-14234 in the amount of $870,282.62.
2. Payroll #105570-105879 in the amount of $347,405.70.
C. Call for a Public Hearing at the 4/1/85 Council meeting
on proposed Hearing Examiner Ordinance.
D. Call for Bids
1. City Hall Energy Project.
2. L.I.D. 332 - B Street N.W., Phase II.
E. Disposition of Vehicles - Units 6306A, 6108A, 6509A and
6520A.
F. Telephone System Bid Award to Northern Telecom for i
its low equipment and maintenance bid of $112,998.
G. Fire Station Construction - Change orders 1 through 12,
together with an appropriation of approximately $9,000
in order to secure firm estimates for completing Change
order #13.
H. Out-of-State Travel for Firefighter David Cook to
Portland, Oregon to attend Public Fire Educator's
School March 25 - 19.
I. Final Pay Estimate to M. A. Segale, Inc. for construction
of 1983-84 Street Improvement Program in an amount of
$15,396.32.
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Colburn, to approve Consent Agenda
Items A through I excluding C and F. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Item C - Whittall expressed concern at having the hearing exa-
miner serve at the will of the Mayor. He suggested the Council
may want to consider separation of powers by changing it that
termination required approval by the Council. Wisner indi-
cated this was the reason why the ordinance was put out so
soon, but felt it would be inappropriate to make changes before
the public hearing. MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Walters, to
approve Item C of the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Item F - Wisner said she was confused about who was really the
low bidder. Clements indicated they chose the low bidder on
the equipment and maintenance combined. MOTION by Kurle, SECOND
by Whittall to approve Item F of the Consent Agenda. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OLD BUSINESS
VI. OLD BUSINESS'
A. Group W Rate Increase Request - Still in the Municipal
Services Committee.
B. Mildred Brown Rezone - Still in the Public Works
Committee.
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AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE FIVE MARCH 18, 1985
NEW BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
Ordinances and Resolutions
A. Resolution 1563 - Authorizes Rape Relief Agreement.
MOTION by Kurle, SECOND by Colburn, to adopt Resolution
1563. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. Resolution 1574 - Authorizes Memorandum of Agreement
with Senior Services and Centers to provide a social and
nutritional program for low-income elderly citizens in the
Auburn area. MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Burns, to adopt
Resolution 1574. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
C. Resolution 1575 - Authorizes Memorandum of Understanding
with King County Retired Senior Volunteer Program for
volunteer recruitment at the Auburn Senior Center.
MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Walters, to adopt Resolution
1575. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
D. Resolution 1576 - Approves Gilda Rey Preliminary Plat on
the west side of "M" Street S.E. between 33rd and
37th Streets S.E. MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Burns, to
adopt Resolution 1576. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
E. Resolution 1577 -.Authorizes DAWN Contract. MOTION by
Kurle, SECOND by Whittall, to adopt Resolution 1576.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
F. Resolution 1578 - Approves consulting agreement with
Yeasting Associates for Local Improvement District 334.'
MOTION by Colburn, SECOND by Larson, to adopt Resolution
1578. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
G. Resolution 1579 - Authorizes 1985 GSA Solid Waste Contract.
MOTION by Colburn, SECOND by Larson, to adopt Resolution
1579. Kurle abstained. MOTION CARRIED.
' H. Resolution 1580 - Approves Energy Management Plan. MOTION
by Wisner, SECOND by Burns, to adopt Resolution 1580.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
I. Resolution 1581 - Approves Two Year Water & Sewer Capital
Construction Program. MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Kurle,
to adopt Resolution 1581. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MAYOR'S REPORT
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT - None
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was recessed
to an executive session at 8:45 p.m. to discuss matters of
labor negotiations.
The regular meeting reconvened at 9:37 p.m. MOTION by Colburn,
SECOND by Larson, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to sign the 1985 contract for the Auburn Police Guild
Non-Commissioned Unit. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The
meeting was adjourned at 9:38 p.m.
Bob Roegner, Mayor Coralee McConnehey, City C1 rk
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