HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-15-1985CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
July 15, 1985 7:30 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER
' 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, Council-
members Burns, Colburn, Kurle, Larson, Walters, Whittall
and Wisner; staff members Len Chapman, Parks &
Recreation Director; Dan Clements, Finance Director; John
Cutter, Engineer; Pat Dugan, Planning Director; Jake
Evans, Police Chief; Bob Johnson, Fire Chief; Jack
Leininger, Assistant City Attorney; Coralee McConnehey,
City Clerk; and Gretel Sloan, Personnel Director. Jack
Bereiter, City Attorney, and Marv Seabrands, Public Works
Director were excused. Also in attendance was Frank Mabry,
Public Works Operations Manager and Dennis Selle, Civil
Engineer.
C. Announcements and Appointments - None
D. Agenda Modifications included the July 1, 1985, Council
' minutes and a letter of protest on L.I.D. 333, Assessments
5 and 10.
CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
II. A. Public Hearings
1. Multivest Ltd. & Terra Copia U.S.A., Inc. Rezone
from M-2 (Heavy Industrial) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial)
property located 250 feet west of Auburn Way North in
800-1000 blocks. (12-85)
No one spoke for or against the request. MOTION by
Wisner, SECOND by Walters, to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Walters, to approve the
rezone based upon the Findings of Fact as outlined in
the agenda packet and to instruct the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary ordinance. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Final Assessment Roll for L.I.D. 332 - construction
' of streets, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, signing and
channelization, storm drainage, fire hydrants, traf-
fic signal and miscellaneous water and sanitary sewer
relocations on "B" Street N.W., et el.
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2. Final Assessment Roll for L.I.D. 332 (Cont.)
No one spoke for or against the final assessment roll.
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Burns, to close the public
hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Burns, to approve the Final
Assessment Roll for L.I.D. 332 for construction of
streets, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, signing and ,
channelization, storm drainage, fire hydrants, traffic
signal and miscellaneous water and sanitary sewer relo-
cations on "B" Street N.W., et al." MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Final Assessment Roll for L.I.D. 333 - construction
of street, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, traffic
signal, signing & channelization, storm drainage,
fire hydrants, underground electric and communication
utility facilities and illumination of 30th Street
between "B" Street N.W. and Auburn Way North.
Mayor Roegner noted a protest to L.I.D. 333 had been
filed on Assessments 5 and 10.
Jack Hawkins, attorney representing Frank Shaugnhessy
and Tom Matson, were objecting to assessments 5 and 10
as outlined in the statement provided the Council. /
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Burns, to close the public
hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Whittall asked the status of construction. Cutter
reported the bid had been awarded to R. W. Scott and
construction would be next Monday. Whittall asked what '
the status of Auburn Downs was and if the City was
covered. Mayor Roegner indicated there was an ordi-
nance which provided eight items and letters of credit
which covered the City. Whittall asked what happened
if Auburn Downs went under. Leininger indicated there
would be no legal liability. Clements clarified the
hearing tonight was about how the costs were allocated.
Burns asked about the special benefits to those
opposing the assessments. Cutter indicated an
appraisal from Washington Appraisal Service reported
both received special benefits.
Kurle asked what the dollar amount was. Cutter stated
the appraisal indicated Shaughnessy would derive
$59,200 and Matson would derive $75,300 in special
benefits.
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Burns, to approve the Final
Assessment Roll for L.I.D. 333 for construction of
street, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, traffic signal,
signing & channelization, storm drainage, fire
hydrants, underground electric and communication
utility facilities and illumination of 30th Street bet-
ween "B" Street N.W. and Auburn Way North. Whittall '
and Colburn voted NO. MOTION CARRIED.
4. Creation of L.I.D. 337 for construction and installa-
tion of pavement, curb and gutter and sidewalks,
street lighting and storm drainage along Lund Road
and including a storm drain project along West Main
Street.
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II. A. Public Hearings (Cont.)
4. Creation of L.I.D. 337 (Cont.)
Ed Garre, KASY, objected to the L.I.D. stating theirs
was a unique situation. He stated the five acres the
station was on was necessary for the tower and related
wiring and equipment. Garre said it was his
' understanding Quadrant planned to develop the 23 acres
behind the station and would not provide a public
access. He felt.there would be no special benefit to
them and even possible adverse affects because their
land could not be filled thus there could be a drainage
problem. He said they would have no objection in
including about half the property.
Paul Costello, Quadrant, stated they were in favor
of the L.I.D. and that of the variety of methods of
assessment they felt the one arrived at was the most
equitable.
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Burns, to close the
public hearing.
Colburn suggested possibly the hearing could be con-
tinued because of Garre protest and lack of documen-
tation. Cutter indicated a delay could cause a problem
with getting the construction done during the construc-
tion period because of notice requirements.
Larson stated approving this would only create the
L.I.D. and Mr. Garre would still have the right to pro-
test the final assessment. He added by passing it
tonight it would be assured to start construction in
the good construction period. Leininger indicated
Garre could protect the fact and amount of their
assessment when the construction was completed.
Councilmembers Whittall, Walters, Kurle and Colburn
voted NO. MOTION FAILED.
Walters indicated he voted no because he did not have
enough information.
Burns wondered if the public hearing was continued if
there would be need for notices. Clements clarified if
the hearing was continued to a date certain there would
be no requirements for notice; however, if left in
limbo or a future date, notices would be required.
MOTION by Colburn, SECOND by Walters, to continue the
public hearing to the next Council meeting. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Lyden & Lyden TEFRA Hearing
Bill Tonkin, lawyer for Roberts & Shefelman, bond coun-
sel for the City of Auburn and Auburn Economic
' Development Board, reported the public hearing was
being held as a requirement under the federal tax laws
applicable to industrial revenue bonds. He said he
understood this was the City's first bond. Tonkin
indicated the hearing was to allow public comment and
the resolution would approve the financing. The state
required this of sponsors.
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II. A. Public Hearings (Cont.)
5. Lyden & Lyden TEFRA Hearing (Cont.)
No one else spoke for or against the bond. MOTION by
Wisner, SECOND by Colburn, to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mayor Roegner asked Tonkin to explain what TEFRA meant '
and provide the Council with further information about
the bond. Tonkin explained TEFRA was a shorthand
reference for Tax Equity & Fiscal Responsibility Act
was related to the portion of the Federal Tax law
which places requirements on industrial revenue bonds
and required a public hearing. He reported the City is
the sponsor of the bond but does not issue the bond.
Tonkin added the relationship is solely between Rainier
Bank and Lyden & Lyden. The resolution was to show the
requirements have been met.
MOTION by Colburn, SECOND by Larson, to adopt
Resolution 1603. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. Audience Participation - None
C. Correspondence - Green River Motors appeal of Hearing
Examiner Findings and Decision (Call for a public
hearing before the Council at its August 5, 1985
meeting).
Several members of the Council expressed concern over the
the process of appeal and thought possibly it should be
automatic to come to the Council. Dugan indicated the pro-
cedure could be reviewed. Mayor Roegner noted it appeared I
to be a consensus that the procedure be reviewed in Mrs.
Wisner's committee.
MOTION by Whittall, SECOND by Burns, to call for a public
hearing on the Green River Motors appeal at the August 5,
1985, Council meeting. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
III. A. Municipal Services - Chairman Don Kurle - Minutes
are of public record.
B. Planning & Community Development - Chairman Linda Wisner -
C. Public Works - Chairman Bud Larson - No report.
D. Finance - Chairman Gene Colburn - Reported on the
meeting held prior to the Council meeting.
CITIZEN INPUT
IV. CITIZEN INPUT - None
CONSENT AGENDA
V. A. Minutes - July 1, 1985, Regular Meeting. I
B. Vouchers
1. Claims #16136-16433 in the amount of $445,305.54.
2. Payroll #108217-108586 in the amount of $411,773.80.
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V. Consent Agenda (Cont.)
C. Bid Award on Library Reroof Contract to Hord Roofing
Co. on their low bid of $36,066.06.
D. Call for Bids
1. Fire Station Signals.
2. Storm Improvement #34, repairs the washout occurring
on Auburn Way South.
' 3. Street Improvement #260, 1985 Street Improvement
Program.
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Wisner, to approve Consent
Agenda Items A through D 3 with the exception of D 2. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Item D 2 - Wisner said she was concerned about the half cent
gas money. She indicated when she came to the Council four
years ago there was approximately $700,000 in the fund and it
was now down to $281,000. Wisner cautioned the Council to be
aware that at some point a big project might come along and
there would be no matching funds.
MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Larson, to approve Consent
Agenda Item D 2. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OLD BUSINESS
VI. OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
VII. A. Mather's "D" Street Fourplex Preliminary Plat Extension.
' MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Walters, to deny the request
for a one year extension to the preliminary plat known as
Mathers "D" Street 4-Plexes.
Whittall wondered what the financial burden would be if
this was denied. Wisner indicated to refile another plat
would cost between $250 and $300. Dugan indicated the plat
may need revision because of the subdivision ordinance.
Whittall asked if an indication of good faith would have
been submission of drawings to Public Works. Wisner indi-
cated it would be a portion of it. Dugan added approval of
a preliminary plat was approval of the City for the deve-
loper to go ahead to design and build the plat. He indi-
cated the final plat was merely approval of the work done
on the plat conformed to what the City had authorized. He
reported in order for them to get that done in a three year
period there should have been some engineering, some work
done on laying out the streets, designing exactly how to do
it. He indicated no work on engineering had been done.
Larson voted NO. MOTION CARRIED.
B. Ordinances and Resolutions
1. Resolution 1603 - Approves Issuance of Industrial
Development Bond by the City of Auburn Economic
Development Corporation for $1,300,000 for Lyden &
Lyden Partnership. (Passed under Item II A 5 - Public
Hearings).
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VII
New Business (Cont.)
B. Ordinances and Resolutions (Cont.)
2. Resolution 1604 - Authorizes
Ewing & Associates related to
L.I.D. 333 project. MOTION b
to adopt Resolution 1604. MO
3. Ordinance 4069 - Church of Je
Saints Conditional Use Permit
SECOND by Burns, to introduce
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Contract with John R.
engineering services on
y Larson, SECOND by Kurle,
TION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
sus Christ of Latter Day 1
MOTION by Wisner,
and adopt Ordinance 4069.
Ordinance 4070 = Approves and Confirms Final
Assessment Roll of L.I.D. 333. MOTION by Larson,
SECOND by Walters, to introduce and adopt Ordinance
4070. Colburn and Whittall voted NO. MOTION
CARRIED.
Ordinance 4071 - Aprpoves and Confirms Final
Assessment Roll of L.I.D. 332. MOTION by Larson,
SECOND by Kurle, to introduce and adopt Ordinance 4071.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MAYOR'S REPORT
VIII.
MAYOR'S REPORT - None
ADJOURNMENT
IX.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
Bob Roegner, Mayor
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Coralee McConnehey, City Clerk