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I. A. Flag Salute
CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
April 1, 1985 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the City of Auburn 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, Kurle, Larson, Walters, Whittall
and Wisner; staff members Jack Bereiter, City Attorney;
Dick Deal, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director; Pat
Dugan, Planning Director; Bob Johnson, Fire Chief; Arlene
Mempa, Deputy Finance Director; Coralee McConnehey, City
Clerk; Marv Seabrands, Public Works Director; Gretel
Sloan, Personnel Director; and Bill Stockham, Police
Chief. Len Chapman, Parks and Recreation Director, and'
Dan Clements, Finance Director were excused.
C. Mayor's Annoucements and Appointments
Appointments to the Arts Commission - The Mayor made the
following recommendations: Three year appointments
(12/31/87) - Gertie Sprenger, Barbie Sharrard, Dr. Bernie
Bleha, Roma Lindbloom; Two year appointments (12/31/86) -
Dr. Herman Ansingh, Karla Seman, Marjorie Rommel, George
Sanders; One year appointments (12/31/85) - Marianne Harlor
and Aletta Thorn.
MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Larson, to confirm the
appointments to the Arts Commission as recommended by the
Mayor. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
D. Agenda Modifications included Finance Committee and
Planning & Community Development Committee minutes.
CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
II. A. Public Hearings - Proposed Hearing Examiner Ordinance.
Pat Dugan gave a brief presentation explaining the
proposed hearing examiner ordinance and how it would
change the current process. The main differences centered
around less timing problems and fewer delays for routine
actions, more predictable decisions, more consistency
between various types of decisions, full accountability to
elected officials for all decisions, a complete internal
appeals system, and less legal liability.
Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing. Agnes Farr,
Chairman of the Planning Commission, indicated they
supported the proposed ordinance. She reported it would
not put the Commission out of business but would instead
put them into a policy making role which was probably the
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II. A. Public Hearings - Proposed Hearing Examiner Ordinance. (Cont.)
way it should have been all along. Gene Kasper, Manager,
Auburn Chamber of Commerce read a letter indicating the
Chamber's support of the proposed ordinance. MOTION by
Wisner, SECOND by Larson, to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Wisner reported the ordinance was a culmination of a year
and a half of work and she felt it was the best they
could come up with.
Colburn asked what the initial fee was to go before the
hearing examiner and what the appeal fee was. Dugan
indicated the intitial fee was set by the current
ordinance which sets the fees for the different land use
requests and he thought it would be $250.00. He also indi-
cated there was no fee for appeal.
Colburn asked about the qualifications section of the
ordinance. Dugan reported this section was comparable to
Kirkland and the total fee paid to a hearing examiner would
vary depending upon the length of time the hearing
examiner would take. Colburn asked if the hearing
examiner's decision was a legal one. Bereiter indicated
it would not be a court record decision; however, it would
be a decision of record and would set precendence in sub-
sequent cases.
Colburn wondered if the hearing examiner we would hire
would be an attorney. Dugan and Bereiter stated it would
not be necessary to hire an attorney, but it could be one.
Colburn asked if a hearing examiner needed a background in
law. Bereiter indicated yes.
Wisner referred to a statement from Mr. Bereiter about the
residency requirement. Bereiter briefly indicated his
concerns stating he wanted to go on record to require
residency could open it to challenge. Burns asked if the
ordinance required the hearing examiner to be a resident;
Bereiter said no.
MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Burns, to approve an ordinance
establishing the Hearing Examiner System and amendment to
the existing Zoning Ordinance including Substantial
Shoreline Development Permits in order to implement the
Hearing Examiner System for zoning actions.
Kurle stated he had agonized over this
agreed it would streamline the system;
having problems with the fact it would
valuable citizen's board, the Board of
indicated he was not opposed to the sy
have to vote no for this reason.
ordinance. He
however, he was
eliminate a very
Adjustments. Kurle
stem yet he would
Kurle and Colburn voted NO. MOTION CARRIED.
i B. Audience Participation - None
C. Correspondence - None
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
III. A. Municipal Services - Chairman Kurle - Minutes are of public
record.
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III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINUTES (CONT.)
A. Municipal Services (Cont.)
Group W Rate Increase - Kurle reported Group W would have
19 channels on line shortly and further discussions
regarding the rate increase would be held at the next
Municipal Services Committee meeting.
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 - Minutes are of public
record.
CITIZEN INPUT
IV. Citizen Input - None
CONSENT AGENDA
V. A. Minutes - March 18, 1985, regular meeting.
B. Vouchers
1. Claims #14235-14528 in the amount of $663,416.90.
2. Payroll #105880-106195 in the amount of $329,038.39.
C. Out-of-State Travel
1. Sharon LaVigne to attend a workshop in Eugene, Oregon,
April 20, 1985.
2. William Scheder and Joseph Sickler to attend AWWA
Annual Conference in Boise, Idaho on May 1, 2, 3,
1985.
D. "B" Street & 30th Street Design Contract Extension for 130
calendar days from February 7 to June 17th.
E. Final Pay Estimate - Valley Cement Construction Co. for
Sanitary Sewer Improvement #59 in the amount of
$19,095.40.
F. Pike Street and "D" Street N.E. Sneed Studv and Traffic
Counts. Reject quotes received for construction of
traffic circles on 12th Street N.E. at "0" Street N. E. &
"M" Street N.E., and install additional speed hump on 12th
N. E. between "0" N. E. and Pike N. E.
G. Surplus of five police vehicles (Four 1982 Dodges and one
1979 Cushman - 2B3BG26NOCR167523, 1B3BM46N8G157519,
2B3BG26N4C167525, 1B3BM46N6BG1575518 and 898404-7310).
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Burns, to approve Consent
Agenda Items A through G with the exception of Items D and
F. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Item D - Colburn asked for a brief explanation. Seabrands
reported the project had been held up and now they were
requesting a time extention so Entranco could finish the
design. MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Kurle to approve Item
D. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Item F - Kurle asked where we went wrong with our
estimates. Seabrands said bids were sent to six bidders
and only two bid. Kurle asked if we were now going for
just one circle. Larson reported a current study
indicated there was less traffic and that traffic had
slowed down so possibly a second circle may not be
necessary. MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Burns to approve
Item F. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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OLD BUSINESS,
VI. A. Group W Rate Increase Request. (See Item III A for
information on current status.)
B. Mildred Brown Rezone - Larson reported after review by the
Public Works Committee they recommended denial of the R-4
and approval of the R-2. MOTION by Larson, SECOND by
Burns, to deny the rezone to R-4 based upon the applicable
Findings of Fact as outlined, and to instruct the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
Whittall asked for further clarification. Larson reported
the rezone was referred back to the Public Works Committee
because of the sewer capacity problems.
Wisner asked how this related to the item under New
Business on Auburn Way South Sewer Capacity. Seabrands
indicated recommendations from the consultant and Planning
Department were basically to have a moritorium on rezones.
He said the Mildred Brown rezone was a part of that area.
Dugan added there had been some flexibility; however, the
problem was getting beyond flexibility.
Wisner wondered about the ability of those who are a part
of an L.I.D. or a developer agreement. LaPorte indicated
the inflow correction had helped. Seabrands added about
908 of the inflow problem had been corrected.
Wisner asked about the health hazards. LaPorte reported
that last winter they were asked to monitor the situation;
however, it turned out to be one of the driest winters on
record. Wisner expressed concern that the City was crying
wolf since it is now at 608 capacity. LaPorte stated that
two years ago when the line was at 1008 capacity it was not
the connections which caused the problem. He added if
Auburn had a very wet winter it could back the sewers up.
Wisner wondered if the City spent the $6500 for the por-
table pump would it solve the problem. Seabrands said it
could be used for this problem or others. Dugan added the
question was if we added up those commitments we have
already for connnections it would be above capacity. He
said their recommendation was to deny the rezone and go
ahead with the present commitments with LaPorte's solu-
tion. Wisner asked if Brown had an L.I.D. commitment.
Dugan reported only under the current zoning.
Kurle asked how an L.I.D. would be dealt with under the
Unclassified zone and how many units could Brown build.
Dugan reported they could build two dwelling units.
Larson added under Resolution 1553 if any property owner
could come up with a solution like the Muckleshoot Indian
Tribe, they would look at it.
Walters wondered if there were other problems which would
cause a recommendation for denial without the sewer
problem. Dugan said there were also traffic problems.
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VI. B. Mildred Brown Rezone (Cont.)
Walters asked what the ultimate solution would be.
Seabrands stated the consultant would be making a report
with recommendations. Walters wondered how the Sewer
Division would know when they needed to use the pump.
Seabrands said during a heavy storm they would monitor the
situation. .
Colburn asked about the use of septic tanks. Seabrands
responded the area would probably not meet the drain field
requirements.
Wisner asked how many pumps do we have now. Seabrands
reported none of the type LaPorte was recommending.
Colburn and Whittall voted NO. MOTION CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
VII. A. Green Fee Increase - MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Walters
to approve the Auburn Golf Course green fee increase
proposed by the Auburn Golf Course lessee which would be an
increase from $5.75 to $6.00 for 9 holes and from $8.00 to
$8.50 for 18 holes. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. Auburn Way South Sanitary Capacity. MOTION by Larson,
SECOND by Burns, to approve Course No. 2 of URS' March
12th letter and that the six conditions together with two
Planning Department recommendations be implemented and,
further, to authorize purchase of a by-pass pump and
discharge line at approximately $6,500. Colburn and
Whittall voted NO. MOTION CARRIED. (For further infor-
mation see Item VI B.)
C. Ordinances and Resolutions
1. Ordinance 4042 - Approves Matelich and Rothermel
Rezone on property located on the west side of Auburn
Way North in the 4600-4700 blocks. MOTION by Wisner,
SECOND by Walters, to introduce and adopt ordinance
4042. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Ordinance 4043 - Approve Theron Division No. 1 Plat
located on the south side of 4th Street S.E. between
"D" and "F" Streets S.E. MOTION by Wisner, SECOND
by Burns, to introduce and adopt ordinance No. 4043.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Resolution 1583 - Authorizes contract with Auburn
Community Suppers. MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by
Larson, to adopt Resolution 1583.
Colburn stated he felt the responsibility should be
with the churches. Kurle said he would like to see
their budget and wondered why this did not go through
regular channels of the Human Resources Committee.
Mayor Roegner indicated this was just a one time
occurrence and in reviewing this situation it was
found it would be less expensive to do it through this
contract rather than amend the block grant program.
He added they would be encouraged to go through
regular channels next year. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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VII. C. Ordinances and Resolutions (Cont.)
4. Resolution 1584 - Authorizes EMS Basic Life Support
Contract. MOTION by Kurle, SECOND by Colburn, to
adopt Resolution 1584. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MAYOR'S REPORT
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT - None
EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT - The regular meeting was
adjourned to an executive session at 9:00 p.m. to discuss
labor negotiations.
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Bob Roegner, Mayor Coralee McConnehey, City C-6-