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CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
May 5 & 6, 1986 7:30 p.m.
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, and Councilmembers
Brothers, Burns, Kurle, Larson, Walters, Whittall, and Wisner.
Staff members included City Attorney Jack Bereiter, Parks and
Recreation Director Len Chapman, Public Works Director Frank
Currie, Finance Director Pat Dugan; Police Chief Jake Evans, Fire
Chief Bob Johnson; Planning Director Mary McCumber, Personnel
Director Gretel Sloan, and City Clerk Darlene Parks. Also in
attendance were Airport Manager John Anderson, Senior Planner
Lynn Rued, and Assist. Fire Chief Monroe Shropshire.
C. Announcements and Appointments
Proclamations
1. Mayor Roegner read the proclamation and proclaimed May 11-17,
1986 Senior Citizen Week and the month of Mav as Older
American Month. Wayne Kelly, senior citizen, accepted the
proclamation on behalf of all the senior citizens of Auburn.
He was accompanied by his daughter, Hazel Thrasher.
2. National Public works Week, Mav 18-24, 1986. Mayor Roegner
read the proclamation and presented it to Public Works
Director Frank Currie. Currie accepted the proclamation on
behalf of the Public Works Department.
CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
II. A. Public Hearings
1. Final Assessment Roll of L.I.D. 334, provided construction
of a 12-inch waterline and miscellaneous fire hydrants on
37th Street N.W. from the west side of State Route 167 to
120 feet west of West Valley Highway and including a
12-inch waterline constructed by the City along the West
Valley Highway from 400 feet north of 37th Street N.W. to
320 feet south of 37th Street N.W.
Mark McClain, 2552 24th Ave. W. Seattle, one of the
assessed property owners in the LID felt the assessments
were higher than the estimated assessments. McClain
expressed his feelings on the shrinking of the size of the
LID (referring to the portion under the freeway).
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Whittall to close the public
hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Currie responded to the property owner's concerns. The
costs were $10,000 less than the preliminary assessment.
The preliminary was $173,000 and the final was $163,522.58.
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Ii. A. Public Hearings (continued)
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The portion under the freeway was City paid for. The bene-
fited property owners are those properties that fronted on
the waterline. Some of the project was completed as part
of the 37th St. and West Valley Highway intersection pro-
ject, so those costs were added into the costs of the
L.I.D., while they weren't actually constructed as part of
that contract.
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Whittall to introduce and adopt
Ordinance 4127 which approves and confirms the assessments
and Assessment Roll of LID 334. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Telecommunications, Inc./Group W Cable T.V. franchise
transfer.
No one spoke for or against the public hearing. MOTION by
Kurle, SECOND by Brothers to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Mayor Roegner informed the Council Gary Koperson,
Telecommunications, Inc.; Mr. Monter, and Sam Lloyd, Group
W Manager; were available for comments.
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MOTION by Kurle, SECOND by Brothers to approve the
franchise transfer from Group W Cable T.V. to
Telecommunications, Inc. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Audience Participation
Terry Mohen voiced her concern on the parking situation for the
employees in the Main Street vacinity. McCumber, Planning
Director, informed Mohen there were designated areas for
employees to park and to inquire with the Planning Department.
The Mayor and Council made note and a response will be sent to
her.
Denise King, 1407 26th St. S.E., informed the Council there
were discrepancies in the applicants' plan for the Montessori
School/Daycare, and on behalf of the opposition she would like
to appeal the requst.
Susan Ennaro, 15304 308th St. S.E., director of Montessori
School, requested the Council approve the request for a
Conditional Use Permit as recommended by the Hearing Examiner.
C. Correspondence included a petition received from Denise King
regardining Montessori School.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
III. A. Municipal Services
Chairwoman Wisner reported the Committee met on 5/1/86. She
informed the Council that a previous approved out-of-state tra-
vel for Fire Department personnel to attend a workshop had been
voided because of cancellation of the workshop. Minutes are
of public record.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chairman Burns reported the Committee met on 4/27/86. Minutes
are of public record.
Discussion was made on when the Comprehensive Plan will be
before the Council. it was noted in approximately one month.
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III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (continued)
C. Public Works
Chairman Larson reported the Committee met on 4/24/86, and the
next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday,
4/10/86. Minutes are of public record.
D. Finance
Chairman Kurle repor
the Council Meeting.
liability insurance.
meeting Tues., May 6
act on any insurance
insurance expiration
IV. Citizen Input - None
ted the Committee met at 6:45 p.m. prior to ,
The major discussion was the City's
Kurle suggested to continue the Council
to allow the Council to consider and/or
proposals received before the City's
date of May 7.
CITIZEN INPUT
CONSENT AGENDA
V. A. Minutes of April 21, 1986 regular meeting.
B. Vouchers
1. Payroll #115690-115807 in the amount of $95,414.31.
2. Claims #21544-21874 in the amount of $237,923.00.
C. Out-of-State-Travel for Sally Finch, Senior Accountant, to
attend the Government Finance Officers Association's "Public
Pension Investment Strategies" seminar to be held in San
Francisco, California on June 30-July 1, 1986.
D. Yeasting & Hughes Associates amendment of contracts for finan-
cial advisory services.
E. Affirmative Action Coalition - Authorizes the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign the interlocal agreement with Kent, Renton,
Puyallup and Tukwila to implement the Coalition.
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Wisner to approve Consent Agenda
Items A through E. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OLD BUSINESS
VI. Old Business - The mayor mentioned the Olga Meade gravel and rezone
issue was not completed prior to the Council Meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
VII. A. Hearing Examiner's Decision on:
1. Burtchett, Ennaro and Fisher request for a Conditional Use
Permit to permit a school/daycare center fob use by St.
Nicholas Montessori School to be established in an existing
home and garage situated in an R-2 (Single Family) zone and
located at 2507 "R" Street S.E.
Burns addressed the Council and audience and said his child
attends the Montessori School, but felt that it would not
affect his ability to clearly hear and deliberate on the
issue.
Kurle asked about the discrepancy in operation hours and
why the fencing was enclosed on the south side and not on
the west side. McCumber spoke on the issue of operation
hours and felt the 6:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. hours were
including time to leave the premises. In regards to the
fencing, Rued informed the Council the west side fencing
would not be solid because of the parking area.
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VII. A. 1. Hearing Examiner's Decision (Continued)
Larson felt this was the best location for a daycare com-
pared to any other daycare located in the City.
Whittall asked if there would be any other activity other
than a school. McCumber said it is a school with some
daycare in the after hours. What is the current size in
comparison to the new location. Rued responded in the soze
of the students. Whittall favored having a public hearing
on the issue. He concurred with Larson that it is a good
location, but if it became much larger he wasn't sure of
supporting it.
Walters concurred with Whittall and Larson on the location,
but because of the petition he made the following motion.
MOTION by Walters, SECOND by Whittall to schedule a public
hearing on the Conditional Use Permit for use by St.
Nicholas Montessori School. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Mayor announced the public hearing will be held Monday,
May 19, 7:30 p.m.
It was later agreed the public hearing will be held June 2
so the Council will be present as a whole. The clerk was
instructed to notify those listed on the petition of the
hearing date. MOTION by Walters, SECOND by Whittall to
hold a public hearing on Hearing Examiner's decision of
Application 6-86 on June 2, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Reconsideration of Mountain View Properties request for
a preliminary plat to be known as West Beverly Hill,
Divisions I, II, and III with regards to not requiring a
full width street on that portion of 60th Avenue South
lying north of 316th. The property is located south from
15th St. N.W. (if extended) to So. 320th St. and lying east
of 60th Ave. So.
MOTION by Burns, SECOND by Walters to affirm the decision
of the Hearing Examiner, approving the Preliminary Plat,
and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
resolution. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Jerry Honeysett request for a Conditional Use Permit for a
54 unit motel and 26 space recreation vehicle park on pro-
perty zoned M-1 (Light Industrial) and consisting of 3
acres located on the north side of 8th Street S.W. in the
300 block.
MOTION by Burns, SECOND by Walters to affirm the decision
of the Hearing Examiner, approving the Conditional Use
Permit, and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary ordinance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. City Liability Insurance
MOTION by Kurle, SECOND by Larson to continue the Council
' Meeting Tuesday, May 6, 1986 in the Council Work Area at 7:30
p.m. to consider any insurance proposals received. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NOTE: Item VII B continued on page 6.
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VII. NEW BUSINESS (continued)
C. Non-Commisioned Contract - One-year contract includes a 38
increase for jailers and clerks, plus the addition of a sixth
step on the pay schedule. MOTION by Kurle, SECOND by Larson to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Non-Commissioned
Contract for 1986. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Ordinances and Resolutions '
D. Ordinance 4124 - Provides for the rezoning of a 290' x 865'
parcel of land located on property at the westerly end of 15th
Street N.W. (if extended) on the south side changing the zoning
classification thereof from R-2 and C-3 to C-3 and R-2,
respectively. MOTION by Surns, SECOND by Wisner to introduce
and adopt Ordinance 4124. MOTZON CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E. Ordinance 4125 - Provides for the rezoning of 30+ acres
situated on the north and south sides of Kersey Way S.E. south
of 53rd Street S.E. and extending southerly along Kersey Way to
the King/Pierce County Line changing the zoning classification
thereof from R-2, R-1 and Unclassified to R-S. MOTION by
Burns, SECOND by Wisner to introduce and adopt Ordinance 4125.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
F. Ordinance 4127 - Approves and confirms the Assessments
and Assessment Roll of LID 334. MOTION by Larson, SECOND by
Whittall to introduce and adopt Ordinance 4127. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
G. Resolution 1681 - Authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to exe-
cute a contract with Reid, Middleton 6 Associates, Inc., for
engineering and design of improvement projects to be completed
at Auburn Municipal Airport. MOTION by Larson, SECOND by
Whittall to adopt Resolution 1681. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
H. Resolution 1682 - Authorizes the Mayor to execute a letter of
Understanding betwen the State of Washington Department of
Transportation and the City of Auburn, for Auburn Way South
widening project. MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Walters to adopt
Resolution 1682. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MAYOR'S REPORT
VIII. Mayor's Report - None
RECESS
The meeting was recessed for the evening at 8:29 p.m. and to be continued
May 6, 1986, Council Work Area, 7:00 p.m. for the Council to consider any
insurance proposals received.
MEETING RECONVENED
The May 5, meeting of the Auburn City Council was reconvened at 7:00 p.m.,
on May 6, 1986 by Mayor Roegner to consider Item 7 B, City Liability
insurance, on the May 5, 1986 Council Agenda.
Those in attendance were Councilmembers Kurle, Wisner, Brothers, Larson, ,
Burns, Walters, and Whittall. City Finance Director Pat Dugan and City
insurance broker Ken Bengson were also in attendance.
VII. B. City Liability Insurance (continued)
Pat Dugan introduced Ken Bengson noting that while the City did
not receive quote as was anticipated for the Combined Aggregate
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VII. City Liability Insurance (continued)
insurance, City did receive quotes for Law Enforcement and Errors
and Omissions insurance. Dugan indicated that quotes were still
expected to be received for the Combined Aggregate by the end of
the month. Consequently, staff
approve the quote of $41,224 fo
coverage for punitive damages an
Officials Liability. Staff als
authorized to approve quote for
during the next week and if the
recommended to the City Council to
r Law Enforcement Liability with
d the quote of $7,290 for Public
o recommended that the Mayor be
the Combined Aggregate if received
quote is an acceptable amount.
Ken Bengson then reviewed the efforts made by his firm to secure
full coverage for the City and reviewed in detail the coverage that
would be provided by the two policies that were quoted. He also
identified potential options that the City Council might consider
in the future; which included joining the Puget Sound Pool and
going self-insured. City Council indicated interest in exploring
membership in the pool when such membership is again open. Mr.
Bengson indicated that he anticipated that the quote for the ~~
Combined Aggregate would be in the neighborhood of $250,000.
Mr. Bengson indicated that Combined Aggregate quote would include a
$50,000 self-insured retention with aggregate protection of
$250,000 per year. The insurance would cover occurrences up to
$1,000,000. He indicated that additional excess liability coverage
may be available that could raise our total coverage per occurrence
to $5,000,000. He estimated the cost of this Excess Liability
coverage would be in the neighborhood of $175,000.
MOTION by Walters, SECOND by Larson to approve the quote of $41,224
for Law Enforcement Liability including punitive damages. MOTION
' CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTION by Walters, SECOND by Larson to approve the quote for Public
Officials Liability of $7,290. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTION by Walters, SECOND by Larson to. authorize the Mayor to sign
and agree to the Combined Aggregate insurance when it is received.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADJOURNMENT
IX. The meeting was adjourned .at 8:25 p.m., May 6, 1986.
o Roegner, Mayor Dar ene L. Pares, City C erc
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