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CITY OF AUBURN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
February 3, 1992 7:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
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.
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Roegner led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Those in attendance included Mayor Bob Roegner and Councilmembers
Whittall, Wagner, Borden, Barber, Brothers, and Kurle. Councilmember
Burns was excused. Staff members in attendance included Fire Chief Bob
Johnson, Police Chief Jake Evans, Personnel Director Pam Sime, Parks &
Recreation Director Len Chapman, Finance Director Pat Dugan, Public
Works Director Frank Currie, Planning Director Steve Lancaster, Assistant
City Attorney Judith Ausman, City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter, and Deputy
City Clerk Gayle Butcher. Other staff members in attendance included
Assistant Public Works Director Alice Conrad, Police Lieutenant Marion
Dukes, Senior Planner Lynn Rued, and Traffic Engineer Steve Mullen.
C. Announcements and Aooointments
I. Announcements
Former Mavor Jim Shaughnessy
A3.6.4.2
Mayor Roegner announced the municipal building flags are being
flown at half -mast in memory of former Mayor and fire fighter Jim
Shaughnessy who passed away last week. Mayor Roegner noted Mr.
Shaughnessy was interviewed for the City's Centennial, and that Mr.
Shaughnessy's memories were captured and preserved. Mayor Roegner
also announced that the Fire Department had a memorial display in
Mr. Shaughnessy's honor, and further expressed condolences to the
family.
2. Aooointments - None
D. Agenda Modifications - None
II. CITIZEN INPUT. PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Aoolication No. COM0003-91
CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING
February 3, 1992
03.4.2.1.2, 03.4.3 Application No. COM0003-91
City Council to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to
approve amendments to the City of Auburn Comprehensive Plan text and
map, as well as amendments to the City of Auburn Zoning Code and
Zoning Map, regarding the adoption and implementation of the "Auburn
North Central Business District Plan".
Prior to opening the public hearing, Mayor Roegner asked Senior Planner
Lynn Rued to provide a brief history regarding the "Auburn North
Central Business District Plan."
Senior Planner Lynn Rued explained that several years ago, the building
of the Fred Meyer Store substantially increased the visibility of the
multiple-zoned area. In 1990 the City requested a study, as part of the
EIS, be conducted to review the current zoning for future development of
the area. Mr. Rued explained the study gave emphasis to the single
family area to the south, complementing the downtown area, and
recommending a mix of compatible uses with wetlands and potential
development toward a design that promote pedestrian use. Mr. Rued
noted that future development would still need to be reviewed as
development occurs for impacts to the area, such as traffic. Mr. Rued
indicated traffic impact to the downtown area would increase
approximately 5% by the year 2000. Mr. Rued indicated that adopting
and implementing the Auburn North Central Business District would
provide policies for more cohesive zoning within the area. The design
policies would guide development devoted to pedistrian amenities.
Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing.
Greg Vine. 228 First ST NE. Auburn. W A 98001
Mr. Vine is the Director of the Business Improvement Area, and he noted
he had attended the Planning Commission meeting expressing that the
BIA is not in opposition to the amendments, however, the BIA does
believe traffic is an issue to "A" Street NW and 15th Street. With the
proposed potential super mall, Regional Justice Center, and race track
developments, Mr. Vine felt the "A" Street NW and lOth Street area
should be mitigated in advance of these potential developments as these
developments could impact the downtown area. Mr. Vine also requested
references to identify the "Auburn North Central Business District" be
changed to "Auburn North Business District" since "Central" is thought to
be the downtown area.
Steve Kenvon. 3600 One Union Sauare. Seattle. W A
Mr. Kenyon is an attorney representing the Fred Meyer Store. He
expressed his apology to the Council for appearing late in the process.
He stated all appropriate notices had been received, however, Fred Meyer
had only recently realized the impact of the zoning amendments to Fred
Meyer's property. Mr. Kenyon expressed his concern that a zone change
would make Fred Meyer a nonconforming use, particularly with their
outdoor sales as well as outdoor storage. Mr. Kenyon believes a zone
change would significantly impact Fred Meyer and requested the Council
allow additional time to consider the negative impacts to Fred Meyer.
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Dave Husk. 5100 SW Academy. Portland. Oregon
Mr. Husk works for Fred Meyer in the real estate division. He testified
that three years ago Fred Meyer made a commitment to build and to
operate a store as part of a community. The store was built with three
entrances in mind, and that a zone change would eliminate one of those
entrances. During the Spring and Summer months, garden sales are very
active, and he felt the sales were a positive impact to the City. During
the Christmas Season, the store maintains stocking trailers. He felt that
within three years, Fred Meyer's commitment to the community was
being impacted by placing them in a nonconforming use adversely
affecting their ability to compete in the marketplace. He reminded the
Council that three years ago Fred Meyer agreed to major improvements,
such as sidewalks, pedestrian access, 9th Street, etc., and expressed his
concern on the plan to down zone the area. He also apologized to the
Council for the lateness, but he was only recently aware of the
implications to the store and the vacant 4.32 acres nearby. He further
noted that last Fall he had discussions with city staff concerning the 4.32
acres and he was not informed at that time of any potential zone changes.
Bill Morchin. 1345 Main Street. Auburn. W A 98002
Mr. Morchin expressed his thanks to the Planning and Public Works
Departments, particularly Traffic Engineer Steve Mullen, for their time
and patience in answering his questions relating to traffic volumes. Mr.
Morchin presented several tables from the Auburn North CBD Analysis
and Draft EIS relating to traffic. Mr. Morchin felt the report failed to
predict traffic with potential super mall volumes, that 15th Street is a
dangerous situation, there was no prediction on volumes to Auburn Way
North, and failure to predict traffic volumes in the two cases of 5% and
20% maximum build-out. Mr. Morchin stated he used formulas provided
by city staff, and he felt the consultant report contained errors and
omissions, and that he wanted acceptable traffic conditions.
Robert Thoroe. 705 2nd. Seattle. W A
Mr. Thorpe stated he is a planning consultant for the Jim Griffin's who
own nine acres west of the Fred Meyer site. He stated he had expressed
a need to clarify Policies 7 and II of the draft Auburn North CBD
Implementation Plan to the Planning Commission. Mr. Thorpe is
requesting clarification of the pedestrian amenities policies in order to
avoid possible misinterpretations of pedestrian amenities in future
development of the Griffin property. Mr. Thorpe stated he had also
testified to the Planning Commission regarding zoning codes for building
heights around air fields. Mr. Thorpe stated he believed 45-foot
buildings were appropriate.
There were no additional requests to speak for or against Application No.
COM0003-91.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Borden, to
close the public hearing.
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There were no further requests from the audience to address the Council.
C. Corresoondence - None.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.6.4.4
A. Municioal Services
Chairman Brothers reported that the Municipal Services Committee met prior
to the Council meeting at 4:30 p.m. and discussed Ordinance No. 4541. The
next Municipal Services meeting is Tuesday, February 18, 1992.
B. Planning & Community Develooment
Vice-Chairman Barber reported that the Planning & Community
Development Committee met on January 28, 1992 and the minutes are of
public record. The next meeting of the Planning & Community
Development Committee is scheduled for February 10, 1992 at 7:30 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chairman Whittall reported that the Public Works Committee met prior to
the Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. Informal items discussed were Mill Creek,
Green River, and proposed 37th Street LID. The next meeting of the Public
Works Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 1992 at 5:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chairman Barber reported that the Finance Committee met prior to the
Council meeting this evening at 7:00 p.m. and discussed Consent Agenda
Items. The next meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for
Tuesday, February 18, 1992 at 7:00 p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
A3.6.2
I. Minutes of the January 20, 1992 regular Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
I. Claim numbers 69457 through 69764 in the amount of $538,459.64 and
dated February 3, 1992.
2. Payroll check numbers 17019 through 175511 in the amount of
$616,946.97 covering the period January 20, 1992 through January 23,
1992.
C. Interfund Loan
F4.7, F2.4.9 LID 344
1. To request interfund loan for Solid Waste Fund (#434) in the amount
of $160,000.00 from the Storm Drainage Fund (#432) at the rate of
5.5% interest for the period of 12-31-91 to 12-31-92.
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2. To request interfund loan for LID #344, Fund #344 (W. Main St.) in
the amount of $20,000.00 from the Arterial Street Fund (#102) at a
non-interest bearing loan for the period of 12-31-91 to 12-31-92.
D. Call for Public Hearing
I. 1992-1996 Comorehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS)
03.11.3
City Council to hold a public hearing on February 18, 1992 on the
City's 1992-1996 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy
(CHAS).
E. Contract Administration
I. Street Imorovement No. 276
04.9.1 Street Improvement No. 276
Recommend approval of Change Order No.5 to R. W. Scott
Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of 10,949.55 for Street
Improvement No. 276, Contract No. 90-05, "I" Street N.E.
2. Storm Imorovement No. 41
04.8.1
a. Recommend approval of Change Order No. 2 to Klokstad
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $4,715.00 for Storm
Improvement No. 41, Contract No. 91-02, Academy Drive
and Auburn Way South.
b. Recommend approval of Change Order No. 3 to Klokstad
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,554.11 for Storm
Improvement No. 41, Contract No. 91-02, Academy Drive
and Auburn Way South.
F. Utility Bill Ad iustment
F4.5.2
Recommend approval of utility adjustment to account #257-2310 in
the amount of $529.83, and account #438-2580 in the amount of
$109.623
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Whittall
to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A. through IV.F.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
V. OLD BUSINESS - None.
VI. NEW BUSINESS - None.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
Assistant City Attorney Judy Ausman read the titles to each ordinance.
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I. Ordinance No. 4541
F5.2.11
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn to
execute a service agreement for the distribution and administration of
certain Washington Department of Community Development Grant
Funds under the State of Washington Growth Management Act of
1990.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Borden
to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4541.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 4543
F5.3, 03.4.1.21
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving reimbursement of funds in the amount of six thousand one
hundred forty-one and OOjlOO dollars, ($6,141), and authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with the Seattle-King
County Department of Public Health to accept the reimbursement
funds for implementation of the Hazardous Waste Program.
Motion by Council member Brothers, second by Councilmember Wagner
to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4543.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
Assistant City Attorney Judith Ausman read the titles to each resolution.
I. Resolution No. 2265
03.11.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with
Auburn Youth Resources for support services for youth and families in
the Auburn Community.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Borden
to adopt Resolution No. 2265.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 2266
03.11.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement
between the City of Auburn and Auburn Community Suppers.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Borden
to approve Resolution No. 2266.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 2267
03.11.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn, to
execute an agreement with King County Sexual Assault Resource
Center to provide counseling services to rape and other sexual assault
victims within the Auburn area.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Borden
to approve Resolution No. 2267.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Resolution No. 2268
03.11.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with
Child Care Resources to provide child care referral services.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Borden
to approve Resolution No. 2268.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
5. Resolution No. 2269
03.11.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn, to
execute a contract for services between the City of Auburn and
Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN).
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Borden
to approve Resolution No. 2269.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VIII. MA YOR'S REPORT
1992 Legislative Package
A3.4
Mayor Roegner briefly discussed a proposed legislative package to be
presented to the Legislature in Olympia.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Whittall, to
approve travel to Olympia, Washington for the Mayor and City Council to
present a legislative package to the State of Washington Legislature.
Motion Carried Unanimously. 6-0.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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February 3, 1992
There being no further business to come before the Auburn City Council, the
meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
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