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CITY OF AUBURN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
December 21, 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
Wagner, Burns, Borden, Barber, Brothers, and Kurle. Councilmember
Weekley was excused. Staff members in attendance included Police Chief
Jake Evans, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Personnel Director Pam Sime, Parks &
Recreation Director Len Chapman, Finance Director Pat Dugan, Public
Works Director Frank Currie, Planning Director Steve Lancaster, City
Attorney Stephen Shelton, and City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter. Other staff in
attendance included Police Captain Ray Sherman.
C. Announcements and Aooointments
1. Announcements
Christmas Tree of Giving
Mayor Roegner took this opportunity to advise members of the
community and staff that the Christmas tree located in the lobby of
Auburn City Hall was purchased by Auburn City Council Members.
Over the years this tree has been known to become the Giving Tree.
This year there were in excess of 700 names of people in need that
were placed on the tree, and all but less than 100 will receive donated
gifts from city staff, and many people in the community. On behalf
of the Auburn City Council, Mayor Roegner thanked everyone who
volunteered to take a stocking from the tree. He said it makes you
feel good about living in Auburn. Mayor Roegner also thanked the
Auburn City Council for their donation of the Christmas tree.
2. Aooointments
a. Board & Commission Aooointments
City Council to confirm the appointments of Auburn Board and
Commission members as follows:
Airoort Advisorv Board
A3.8.1
Term Will Exoire
Robert Grube
Dave Morgan
12/31/96
12/31/97
CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING
December 21, 1992
Arts Commission
A3.8.2
Dr. Herman Ansingh
Karla Seman
Susan Lochner
12/31/95
12/31/95
12/31/95
Cemetery Board
A3.8A
Tom Hikida
12/31/97
Park Board
A3.8.B
Brian Crain
Mary Tungsvik
12/31/95
12/31/95
Planning Commission
A3.8.14
Ed Eaton
12/31/97
Motion by Councilmember Kurle to confirm the appointments as listed
above. Second by Councilmember Burns.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
D. Agenda Modifications - None.
II. CITIZEN INPUT. PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
Prior to opening the public hearing, Mayor Roegner announced that the
proposed annexation property abuts and includes a small portion of property
that is owned by he and his wife. Mayor Roegner stated he is not a
proponent or an opponent with regard to this annexation. He further stated
that he has been advised by the City Attorney, in the spirit of the
Appearance of Fairness Doctrine, that he excuse himself from the meeting
with regard to this property and turn the gavel over to Councilmember
Kurle, Mayor Pro Tern, to conduct the public hearing.
Mayor Roegner noted for the record that he was approached by the
proponent of the annexation a number of months ago. Mayor Roegner
regretfully could not remember his name. He said that he referred the
proponent to the Planning Department to pursue the annexation, and at that
time he did not express any support or opposition to the project.
Additionally, Mayor Roegner further noted this past Sunday, a Mr. Defoe, a
new neighbor in the area of the proposed annexation, contacted Mayor
Roegner at his residence to express his opposing viewpoint with regard to
the proposed annexation. At that time Mayor Roegner explained to Mr.
Defoe that legally he is unable to discuss the matter with him or with any of
his neighbors.
Mayor Roegner requested Councilmember Kurle accept the gavel and to act
in his stead. Mayor Roegner withdrew from any consideration with regard
to the proposed annexation Application No. ANXOOO 1-92, and left the
Council Chambers. It was announced that after the conclusion of the public
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hearing and action by the Auburn City Council, Mayor Roegner will then
return to the meeting.
1. Aoolication No. ANXOOOI-92
OPER 3.1 ANXOOOI-92
The request of K. L. Danielson, Et AI, to have a 5.2 acre parcel of
property annexed into the City of Auburn. The property is located on
the city's eastern boundary just north of the Chinook Elementary
School.
Mayor Pro Tern Kurle opened the public hearing.
Judy Defoe 3525 Scenic Drive S.E., Auburn, W A
Judy Defoe introduced herself as a new resident near the area
proposed for annexation. Due to the economy she and her husband
carefully considered choosing this neighborhood to buy a home. They
were told the land behind their home was a green belt and is part of
the school and would not be developed. Ms. Defoe requested further
information with regard to the proposed annexation, and what could
occur if the school sold the land to a private investor.
Ms. Defoe said she is opposed to the proposed annexation. She
expressed concern with regard to development of this property due to
endangering the wildlife that currently exists, land clearing, drainage,
and the loss of privacy. Ms. Defoe asked that the Council consider at
least a thirty to fifty foot natural buffer along the school path directly
behind her home.
Richard Nevitt
Richard Nevitt represents the applicant of the proposed annexation.
Mr. Nevitt stated the Auburn School District owns a ninety foot piece
of land that runs parallel to Ms. Defoe's backyard and acts as a buffer
between the two projects. Mr. Nevitt stated an additional 30 foot
natural buffer leaving all the vegetation is proposed. There will be 92
feet which the school owns plus an additional 30 feet for natural
buffers. Mr. Nevitt stated the proposed zoning is an R-l (Single
Family). The initial application proposes is for eight to twelve single
family residences.
Mr. Nevitt stated the comments they received from staff with regard
to the draft environmental checklist requires them to maintain the
vegetation, and to keep the property in its natural state. The applicant
intends to top some trees to provide a view of the Green River Valley.
Dave Dzingle - 3610 Scenic Drive S.E., Auburn, W A
Mr. Dzingle asked what the anticipated price range of the homes
would be?
Paul Weiser - 12637 S.E. Green Valley Road, Auburn WA
Mr. Weiser is a resident of the Green River Valley. His property
adjoins the proposed annexation property which used to be part of his
farm. Mr. Weiser said this proposed annexation property provides a
buffer between the city and a rural setting. It also balances the
landscape and the beauty of the hillside. He does not want that taken
away.
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Mr. Weiser spoke a.bout issues such as traffic concerns, access to the
property, and population growth. He concluded his comments by
requesting the Council to reconsider the annexation of the proposed
property.
Bill Faye - 3615 Scenic Drive S.E. Auburn WA
Bill Faye is a resident near the proposed annexation property. Mr.
Faye has concerns with regard to development of this property by
endangering the wildlife that currently exits, the slope of the hillside,
zoning, and the loss of a recreation site for children. He felt
consideration should be given with regard to density, geological
stability and storm drainage. Mr. Faye finalized his comments by
stating the City of Auburn should look hard prior to considering
proceeding with this annexation.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Borden to
close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Some of the Councilmembers raised questions with regard to comments
made during the public hearing. Some of the issues addressed by staff
and Council included clarification of the School District's property
currently used for a path from Chinook Elementary and the additional
buffer proposal.
Staff responded to the questions raised by the City Council by
displaying on an overhead projector an illustration of the proposed
annexation map as provided in the Council packet. With regard to the
buffer proposal, it was pointed out where the path is located in
relation to the proposed annexation property. Steve Lancaster
confirmed that the School District owns a 92 foot width parcel
between the Danielson parcel and the Scenic Drive neighborhood, and
pointed out the additional 30-foot buffer is a preliminary proposal at
this time, but would be reviewed at the time a Preliminary Plat
application is filed. This process will include a public hearing.
Slope stability issues and the need to protect vegetation will be
addressed according to the State Environmental Policy Act and our
environmental policies which are evalua.ted on a case by case basis.
Steve Lancaster commented on the preliminary discussions with regard
to the 1000 foot cul-de-sac road proposed to access the property. This
length exceeds the city's standard for street construction. He said a
tentative proposal has been discussed with regard to emergency-only
access into the property from the School District property.
Steve Lancaster addressed the city's annexation policies as they relate
to the proposed annexation property and proposed zoning. He said
upon annexation of this property the property will automatically
assume the City's R -1, single family zone designation. If the owner
wanted to change the zoning designation, the applicant would then
have to apply for a rezone which also includes a public hearing
process.
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With regard to development of the proposed annexation property,
Councilmember Burns felt it is in the best interest of the residents on
Scenic Drive to annex this property into the City of Auburn. He said
due to the Growth Management Act, future development may cause a
greater concentration of housing than single family and the odds are if
this doesn't develop into single family housing now, it may develop
into multi-family at some future under the County's jurisdiction.
Councilmember Burns stated that water runoff due to the development
will be managed by standard City of Auburn storm drainage facilities.
He then referenced the Cedar River located in the Maple Valley area
where the County has not allowed for storm drainage and property
owners are faced with flooding problems and noted such is not the
situation in the City.
Motion by Councilmember Burns to approve the annexation and to
instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution and the
Planning Department to prepare the notice of intention and forward it
to the Boundary Review Board. Second by Councilmember Borden.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Mayor Roegner returned to the Council Chambers.
2. Aoolication No. ANX0002-92
OPER 3.1 ANX0002-92
An Annexation petition has been filed by property owners David E.
and Donna M. Stratton to annex property approximately 5.13 acres in
size located on the west side of the West Valley highway in the 2700
block.
Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing and asked for citizen input
with regard to the public hearing three times.
No one indicated a desire to speak for or against the proposed
annexation.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Borden to
close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber to
approve the annexation and to instruct the Planning Department to
prepare the notice of intention and forward it to the Boundary Review
Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Audience Particioation
Mayor Roegner said it has been brought to his attention that there might be
citizens in the audience this evening wishing to comment upon Council
Agenda Item VI.A with regard to Application No. PL TOOO 1-92. He said at
this time the City Council may either affirm the Hearing Examiner's
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decision, remand to the Examiner, or schedule a public hearing in order to
take new testimony at that time. Now would be a time that citizens may
request the City Council schedule a public hearing.
Mayor Roegner invited citizens in the audience this evening who may want
to bring to attention of the City Council something occurring in the
community or later in tonight's agenda to come forward.
No one indicated a request for recognition.
C. Corresoondence
1. Three letter dated December 1, 1992 from Phyllis L. Heppenstall,
President of Peekay, Inc., dba Lovers Package Stores, to
Councilmembers Weekley, Borden, and Burns, expressing support of
the Supermall.
2. Two letter dated received in the City Clerk's Office on December 8,
1992 to Councilmembers Borden (Trish), and Weekley from D. Salhus
expressing support of the Supermall.
3. Letter dated received by the City Clerk's Office on December 8, 1992
to Auburn City Council Member from C. Louise Creson expressing
support of the Supermall proposal.
4. Letter dated December 7, 1992 to Mayor Roegner from Dwight Bale
expressing support of the Supermall.
5. Two letters dated December 7, 1992 to Mayor Roegner and Auburn
City Council from Philander G. and Gwen Grier expressing support of
the Supermall.
6. Memo dated November 30, 1992 from Mr. and Mrs. L. Moravec to All
Members of Auburn City Council expressing their strong support in
the development of the Mall.
7. Letter dated December 11, 1992 to Mayor Roegner and City Council
Members from Julie Wallsinger expressing support of the Supermall.
8. Letter dated December 5, 1992 to City Council Members from Margo
Wolfe expressing support of the Supermall.
9. Letter dated December 16, 1992 from Paul T. Wieser with regard to
the a proposed annexation of property under Application No.
ANXOOOI-92.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municioal Services
A3.6.4.4
Chairman Brothers announced that the Municipal Services Committee did not
meet today, and previous minutes are of public record. The next meeting of
the Municipal Services Committee will be Monday, January 4, 1993 at 4:30
p.m.
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B. Planning & Community Develooment
A3.6.4.4
Chairman Burns reported that the Planning & Community Development
Committee has not met since our last meeting. The next regularly scheduled
meeting of the Planning & Community Development Committee is scheduled
for Monday, December 28, 1992 at 5:30 p.m.
C. Public Works
A3.6.4.4
Chairman Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met at 5:30 p.m.
today to discuss the Commute Trip Reduction Act. The next meeting of
the Public Works Committee is scheduled for January 4, 1993 at 5:30 p.m.
D. Finance
A3.6.4.4
Chairman Barber reported that the Finance Committee met prior to the
Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. Chairman Barber requested Council support of
those items appearing on tonight's agenda. The next meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for January 4, 1993 at 7:00 p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the December 7, 1992 regular Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claim numbers 79410 through 79719 in the amount of $1,381,167.45
and dated December 21, 1992.
2. Payroll numbers 186130 through 186694 in the amount of $899,196.36
covering the period December 8, 1992 through December 16, 1992.
C. Interfund Loan
FIN 4.7
Request interfund loan for L.I.D. #345 (Sidewalk Improvement #14) from
Water Fund (Fund 430) in the amount of $50,000.00 at the rate of 3.41 %
interest for the period of November 30, 1992 to November 30, 1993.
D. Utilitv Adiustment
FIN 4.5.2
Recommend approval of utility adjustment to account 2.31.1650 in the
amount of $170.64.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Council member Burns to
approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A thru IV.D.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
V. OLD BUSINESS - None.
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VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Aoolication No. PLTOOOI-92
OPER 3.5 PLTOOOI-92
The request of Ronald Anderson for a Preliminary Plat to be known as
"Lyman's Farm Addition to Auburn", a 3.70-acre single-family plat
consisting of 21-1ots in an R-2 single-family zone located on the west side
of "K" Street S. E. in the 2200 block.
Some of the Councilmembers raised questions with regard to when the
improvements to K Street will take place and how they will be paid for.
Other questions raised were in regard to storm drainage and whether or not
the street intersection modification raises a public safety concern.
Lancaster said the improvements to K Street will be in accordance to the
City's ordinances. One of the requirements is that they improve half of K
Street S.E. adjacent to the plat as the plat develops. An exception to this
requirement would be if the property owner seeks and is granted by the City
a Street Delay Agreement to delay the improvement of curbs, cutters and
sidewalks until such time a larger improvement of K Street takes place. At
this time, he said improvements to the remainder part K Street S.E. are not
planned but could move it forward on a priority list if a delay agreement
was granted.
With regard to the storm drainage system, Frank Currie stated the proposed
detention system would serve the street and sidewalks, and could also be
designed to serve the individual home sites. Alternatively, the home sites
could have their own individual on-site retention systems.
Frank Currie stated that the street modification includes a curb radius at the
intersection of the cul-de-sac with 23rd Street S.E. which does not meet
current development guidelines due to a sliver of private property.
Directing attention to the overhead projector which illustrates the map in the
Council packet, Frank Currie said the safety concern raised with regard to
street construction has been determined to be insignificant.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber to
approve the preliminary plat based upon the Hearing Examiner's Findings of
Fact, Conclusions, and Conditions and to instruct the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary resolution.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1 with Councilmember Wagner voting no.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
F4.3, 04.7.2
City Attorney Stephen Shelton read each title to the ordinances out loud.
1. Ordinance No. 4587
FIN 3.6
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to accept Schedule "A" which relates to the City
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of Auburn 1992 budget reallocation of funds in various accounts in
several funds pursuant to RCW 35A.33.120.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Brothers
to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4587.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 4594
FIN 6.8, ADMIN 3.16.2
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Auburn
City Code Chapter 5.82 entitled "Telephone Business", specifically
Auburn City Code Section 5.82.020 entitled "Competitive Telephone
Service Defined", to comply with Chapter 80.36 RCW entitled
"Telecommunications" .
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Brothers
to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4594.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
City Attorney Stephen Shelton read each title to the resolutions out loud.
1. Resolution No. 2360
OPER 3.1 ANX0002-92
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
relating to its intention to annex certain property located on the west
side of the West Valley Highway in the 2700 block.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Borden to
introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2360.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 2361
OPER 4.10, ADMIN 1.7
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing execution of an interlocal agreement between Municipality
of Metropolitan Seattle and the City of Auburn for the purpose of
carrying out certain provisions of the Commute Trip Reduction Action
of 1991.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Burns
to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2361.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 2362
ADMIN 3.12.5
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract for public
defense services between the City and Timothy A. Jenkins, attorney at
law.
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Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Brothers
to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2362.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Resolution No 2363
FIN 6.8, ADMIN 3.16.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn to enter
into an agreement with the Interstate Mobilephone Company for
acceptance by the City of Auburn of Seventy Thousand and Sixteen
Dollars and Seventy-one Cents ($70,016.71) previously collected by
Interstate Mobilephone Company from their subscribers within the
City of Auburn based on the rate of taxation imposed under Auburn
City Code Chapter 5.82.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Brothers
to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2363.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Roegner announced there would be an Executive Session for approximately
15-20 minutes to discuss matters of personnel. He indicated there would be action
as a result of the Executive Session. Most of the staff was excused. The Council
convened into Executive Session at 8:29 p.m.
A. Executive Session
The meeting was reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle to authorize unaffiliated compensation plan,
as established pursuant to Auburn City Code 2.88, be increased by 3% for cost
of living effective January 1, 1993; and the rest of the words as written on
the agenda bill for A, B & C. Second by Councilmember Burns.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
For the purpose of these minutes, items approved above for a continuation of
A, Band C are written below as on the agenda bill.
A. ...and that the council shall consider after completion of City wide
salary adjustments whether further adjustment to the compensation plan
for unaffiliated employees is appropriate.
B. That the council reaffirms its 1989 policy that the City's contribution to
any unaffiliated employee health benefit plan continue to be determined
by the rate of the City's current contribution to the A WC Plan A plus
two thirds of any increase; provided that the employee contribution in a
Group Health plan will not exceed the amount the employee would pay
as a participant in Plan A.
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C. That other benefits for unaffiliated employees continue as provided in
1992.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to approve
a 5.2% average increase for Department Heads consistent with the Mayor's
recommendations.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle to approve a 6% increase on base salary for
Mayor Roegner and that the deferred compensation be paid the same dollar
amount as last year. Second by Councilmember Burns.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Auburn City Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:53
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Bob Roegner, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk
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