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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-18-198521 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 18, 1985 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER t I. 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 ?I II 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 -1- 22 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. -2- 23 AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE THREE MARCH 18, 1985 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. I 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. -3- 24 AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE FOUR MARCH 18, 1985 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. -4- 25 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 -5-