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CITY OF AUBURN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
April 5, 1993 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 Weekley,
Wagner, Burns, Borden, Barber, Brothers and Kurle. Staff members in
attendance included Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Personnel Director Pam Sime,
Finance Director Pat Dugan, Public Works Director Frank Currie, City Attorney
Stephen Shelton, and Deputy City Clerk Gayle Butcher. Other staff in
attendance included Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Dick Deal, Police
Captain Bill Pitzl, Senior Planner Lynn Rued, Deputy City Clerk Dani Daskam,
Traffic Engineer Steve Mullen, Project Engineer Jack Locke, and Senior Planner
Al Hicks.
C. Announcements and Aooointments
1. Announcements
a. Lakeland Hills
A3.6.4.3
Mayor Roegner encouraged all Councilmembers to attend the
Lakeland Hills ground breaking ceremony to be held Tuesday,
April 6, 1993 if their schedules permitted. Mayor Roegner
provided the ground breaking invitation for Councilmember's
review.
b. Proclamations
A1.8
Earthauake Awareness Month
Mayor Roegner presented a proclamation to Fire Chief Johnson
proclaiming April 18, through 24, 1993 as "Earthquake Awareness
Week". Mayor Roegner also commended Chief Johnson and his
staff for their emergency preparedness efforts.
2. Aooointments - None.
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D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications include correspondence not available prior to publication
of the Council Agenda and are found under II.C.2, II.C.3, and II.CA of these
minutes; and site maps not available prior to publication of the Council Agenda
are found under II.A.3 and VI.B of these minutes.
II. CITIZEN INPUT. PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Local Imorovement District No. 341
F2A.9 LID 341
The Auburn City Council has declared its intention to order the
construction of street, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, storm drainage
system, street illumination system, undergrounding of electrical power
system and necessary appurtenances as required on 37th Street S.E. from
"A" Street S.E. to "M" Street S.E. within the City of Auburn, County of
King, State of Washington; All citizens who desire to object to the
improvement and/or LID to appear and present their objections at this
time.
Mayor Roegner opened the hearing and requested those wishing to testify
to please appear before the Council.
Steve McGovern. 2201 North 30th Street. Tacoma. W A 98403
Mr. McGovern is an attorney speaking on behalf of N. A. Magnuson and
Southend Auto Wrecking, Inc. Mr. McGovern presented written
objections to LID 341 with Councilmembers. Mr. McGovern summarized
the written objections presented by alleging that not all properties which
receive benefit from the proposed LID are being assessed. He also spoke
of traffic patterns in the area to provide examples of what he feels
represents that fair share assessments are not being met as statutes
require.
Virginia Haugen 2503 R St. S.E.. Auburn. W A 98002
Ms. Haugen noted that for the safety of Auburn's children and senior
citizens, sidewalks are a necessity, but she is concerned about economic
impacts to the property owners.
Bill Anglin. 602 37th St. S.E.. Auburn. W A 98002
Mr. Anglin spoke of his concern that a 3-lane street will result in raising
the speed limit from 25 mph. He feels higher speed limits have potential
safety issues for the children who attend the two schools in the area. He
feels a bicycle path rather than a turn lane would be of greater benefit.
He further expressed concern for the assessment costs.
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Beverely Soringer. Auburn Manor Mobile Home Park. 210 37th Street
S.E.. Auburn. W A 98002
Ms. Springer expressed concern that the many senior citizens living in her
mobile home park would be severely impacted by the property owner
passing on the LID assessment through monthly rental increases. She
feels many senior citizens will be forced to move.
Roy Richardson. 3710 A St. S.E.. Auburn. W A
Mr. Richardson felt that the assessment is of very little benefit to the
senior citizens, and he also spoke of the financial burdens the LID would
bring to the senior citizens.
Michelle Morris. 3523 Olymoic St. S.E.. Auburn. W A
Ms. Morris noted concerns about cars travelling beyond the 25 mph speed
limit. She is concerned about potential traffic accidents that may involve
young pedestrians as well as lack of traffic safety in the area at the
present time. She feels sidewalks are needed.
Jim West. 3501 Olymoic St. S.E.. Auburn. W A
Mr. West states he has been a resident for 20 years and that he is
representing the Gildo Rey PT A and the Cascade Cycle Club. He noted
that through these associations he has been involved in requesting the
City upgrade the area with sidewalks, bicycle trail and park access
connections and other amenities which might increase safety for children
attending school as well as recreational bicycling.
Dave Watson. 603 37th St. S.E.. Auburn. W A
Mr. Watson stated he has been a resident for 18 years. He expressed
concerns with a local improvement district several years ago. With this
proposed LID, he questions how the LID may impact his landscaping, i.e.,
will some of his property be condemned, and how much of his property
will be taken for easement.
There were no further requests for recognition.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Burns to
close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Mayor Roegner requested Public Works Director Frank Currie provide a
brief presentation with regard to the proposed Local Improvement
District.
Mr. Currie responded to concerns raised during public testimony. In
response to Mr. McGovern, Mr. Currie explained that "M" Street S. E.
was not part of the LID due to extensive storm drainage needs, and that
by not including this portion in the LID, the average costs of the project
would be less.
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He further noted that there is very little need for on-street parking and
with one common driveway serving multiple residents, the left turn lane
is extremely important. The sidewalks are planned to be 7.5 feet in width
which should provide pedestrian and bicycle uses. Mr. Currie
acknowledged during a neighborhood meeting a right of way error had
been made on a particular parcel. He said it does not appear that any
right-of -way is being required with the new configuration for the parcel.
Mr. Currie explained that monies derived from the State Gas Tax
provides approximately $350,000 for all needed city street improvements.
Also, Mr. Curried indicated that any needed right of way would be
acquired at a fair market value, however, it was his understanding that
there should not be any right-of -way needs larger than five feet.
Mr. Currie provided a brief 20-year history of how the city provided
public improvements particularly highlighting the street delay agreement
process. With the growth in the area, residents began inquiring about
needed pedestrian space. Today, there are approximately 800 children
attending Gildo Rey Elementary School or living in the area, and with the
building of another junior high in the area, it is necessary to provide
sidewalks. Mr. Currie also provided a listing of concerns expressed at the
preliminary neighborhood meeting and indicated how the project has been
down sized in order to respond to concerns of cost by reducing
assessments by 30%, by reducing the project from four lanes to three,
which also reduces concerns regarding the taking of right of way and
destruction of trees, by increasing the amount of city participation, and
better design delineation to reduce the fear of increased speed.
Mr. Currie summarized his presentation by noting the timing is right.
Councilmember Kurle stated his empathy for residents when they are
faced with a local improvement district. He noted sidewalk safety is
extremely important and it appeared the city had made efforts to reduce
the impact of the LID.
Councilmember Brothers inquired whether street improvements will
impact the current posted speed limit. Public Works Director Currie
explained the formula for determining speed limits on arterials. Mr.
Currie further noted most schools are on arterials with arterial speed
limits with the school area posted with appropriate school posting limits.
Councilmember Borden inquired about potential low-income assistance
programs for mobile home park residents. She noted past LID's offered
assistance programs for low-income residents. Mr. Currie noted staff had
looked for other sources, however, programs are geared to property
owners, not renters. He noted that in other LID's the low-income
residents were property owners, while in this case, they were renters.
Council member Borden further inquired about potential space fee
increases to the mobile home park residents. Mr. Currie explained the
potential formula for applying assessment percentages to mobile home
park space fees. Councilmember Borden noted the need for sidewalks,
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however, she was concerned with the cost increases to the mobile home
park residents.
Councilmember Wagner expressed his concern with the potential posted
speed limit increase due to street improvements. Mr. Currie responded
that safety and moving traffic are of primary concern and that he does
not believe increasing speed limits is an automatic process. Mr. Currie
noted exceptions could be considered in an effort to assuage concerns of a
higher speed limits for the arterial. Councilmember Wagner also
expressed concern if the school district property is not developed as
proposed, would there be changes to the boundaries? Mr. Currie noted
the assessment is against the property so the boundaries would remain the
same.
Councilmember Wagner stated he felt there were two issues with the
proposed local improvement district; safety and affordability. Due to
pedestriàn safety issues, he felt it was necessary to provide better access
for school children, bicycles, transportation, etc. Councilmember Wagner
further noted the project had been scaled back to lessen financial
burdens, but he encouraged the City to look at other methods of
financing assistance for the LID to lessen the impact to all residents. He
felt financing issues could be addressed during the budget deliberations
this summer.
Motion by Councilmembers Wagner, second by Councilmember Weekley
to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4619.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1 with Councilmember Borden voting no.
2. 1993-1994 Community Develooment Block Grant
(B urns /Lancaster)
03.11, F5.4.3, 03.4.1.7
The City of Auburn expects to receive $345,000 III Community
Development Block Grant Funds for the 1993-1994 program year. The
Auburn City Council requests a public hearing to receive citizen input
prior to determination of the use of these funds. All persons interested
are encouraged to participate in the public hearing at this time.
Mayor Roegner opened the hearing and requested those persons wishing
to testify to please appear before the Council.
Kate Cadoo. 105 A St S.W.. Auburn. W A
Ms. Cadoo represents the Community Health Center and she thanked the
Council for their many years of support for the city's low-income and
uninsured individuals. She pointed out that the Auburn clinic is the
busiest health center in King County, and she reiterated her appreciation
of Council support.
Virginia Haugen. 2503 R St. S.E.. Auburn. W A
Ms. Haugen encouraged the Council to appropriate monies to the library,
space requirements for City Hall, and needed conference room facilities.
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Charles Jinneman. 38121 138th S.E.. Auburn. W A
Mr. Jinneman is representing the low-income utility assistance program
through St. Vincent de Paul. He noted that need has increased 40%
during which resulted in the program being overspent by $8,000. He
noted how important the block grant monies were.
Lawrence Wydro. 1102 J St. S.E.. Auburn. W A
Mr. Wydro represents ACAP and thanked the Council for their support.
He also invited the Council to attend the dedication of the new facility
expansion. He pointed out the monies provide essential relief to Auburn
families.
Jennifer Franke. 1102 J St. S.E.. Auburn. W A
Ms. Franke is also representing ACAP and noted a proposed use of the
block grant monies will be to provide a play yard which is in compliance
with American with Disabilities Act. She also stressed the need for low-
income children having an appropriate play area as many low-income
homes do not lend themselves to the physical needs of young children.
Dick Brugger. 11244 S. E. 322nd Sf.. Auburn. WA
Mr. Brugger is representing Auburn Youth Resources. He presented
Council with information on Youth 2000. He stressed the need for a safe
place for kids to go to in Auburn, and he thanked the Council for their
years of support.
There were no additional requests for recognition.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Borden to
close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Council member Barber to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4618.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Aoolication No. MIS0002-93
03.5.1
City Council to consider the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner to
grant the appeal and deny the issuance of an Administrative Use Permit
(ADM0004-92) to allow a vehicle emission inspection station to be located
at 4122 "B" Place N.W.
Mayor Roegner opened the hearing and requested persons wishing to
testify to please appear before the Council.
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Charles R. Wolfe. attorney from the firm Schwabe. Williamson. Ferguson
& Burdell. 1420 Fifth Avenue. Seattle. WA 89101-2339
Mr. Wolfe requested a 5-minute recess in order to set-up equipment for a
short video presentation.
Mayor Roegner announced a recess at 8:45 p.m.
The City Council meeting reconvened at 8:52 p.m. with Mr. Charles R.
Wolfe prepared with testimony for the public hearing on Application No.
MIS0002-93.
Mr. Wolfe presented to Council an outline of his presentation and
correspondence, and he thanked the Council for the public hearing
process. He stated the project implementation manager, Mr. Gallagher,
and traffic consultant for Transpo Group, Mr. MacIsaac, would also make
comments. Mr. Wolfe is requesting the City Council reject the Hearing
Examiner's decision.
Mike Gallagher. Systems Control. 8656 154th A venue. Redmond. W A
Mr. Gallagher presented documentation containing information from the
Department of Ecology (DOE), site information regarding the facility, one
aerial photograph, a statement with regard to the video footage, and two
sets of photographs.
Mr. Gallagher spoke of the Seattle-area not meeting air quality standards,
and the Department of Ecology has noted one method of reducing air
pollution is through vehicle emission testing. He provided a brief history
of the DOE's emission program, highlighting the new testing standards,
and that they had redesigned of the proposed lanes at testing facilities to
comply with the Administrative Use Permit. He further explained how
his company determined how many vehicles would be processed at the
4122 B Place N. W. site and testing times for each vehicle. Mr. Gallagher
presented a video tape of a peak day at a testing facility in Renton,
Washington (noting there would be approximately 40% fewer cars in the
Auburn facility). He stressed that all parking will be on the emission
testing site, and that there will be no loading or unloading of trucks. He
further testified that the site has been redesigned twice to comply with
storm drainage and environmental standards and that his firm will benefit
Auburn through taxes and jobs.
Jim MacIsaac. 14335 NE 24th Street. Bellevue. W A 98445
Mr. MacIsaac presented graph illustrating a month's activity at the Renton
emission site. He noted the peak times are at the end of the month and
the graph shows the peak day was 250. He noted the highest peak day in
Renton was 460 cars, and the video presentation was representative of 424
cars. He explained the 4-lane peak processing rate is one car per five
minutes. He believes the maximum number of cars entering and exiting
driving activity would be 48 cars which means there is a 1.25 minutes
between cars. He indicated he taped "B" Street during peak time 4:00-
5:00 p.m. on February 2, 1993, and showed the video to illustrate what
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type of traffic congestion might be realized with approximately 400 cars.
Mr. MacIsaac believes the street is adequate, there is no anticipated
traffic congestion, and he believes there is no anticipated problems for
police and/or fire vehicles.
Mr. Charles Wolfe requested to reserve additional time for any questions
that may arise, and he testified that he believes the evidence presented
this evening establishes compliance in the five areas of findings of fact,
with the comprehensive plan, environment and air quality, inter-
jurisdiction programs, and in providing an economic base for Auburn.
Ken Ingalls. 960 E. Main St.. Auburn. W A
Mr. Ingalls is an attorney representing clients in the area where the
proposed emissions site may be located, and his clients are opposed to the
anticipated development. Mr. Ingalls presented a site plan of the subject
property. He stressed he and his clients understand that emission testing
is mandated, however, he points out that there are other sites within King
County as well as Auburn that are already zoned for such development.
Mr. Ingalls noted the government mandate does not mean that the City of
Auburn must approve the developer's choice of site.
Mr. Ingalls indicated the background video showed signs of major
businesses, such as McDonald's and a Chevron which indicated the video
area was a well traveled arterial and well-developed arterial; the M-l
industrial area does not support such an arterial.. He also noted that
opposition was immediate for his clients as soon as they became aware of
the proposed use was made known. Mr. Ingalls referred to the zoning
code which indicated that some commercial uses may be permitted if the
use enhances the area and does not disrupt the continuity of the industrial
use. Mr. Ingalls pointed out that all the properties are currently
compatible uses within the light industrial use, and that the location is not
capable of handling the traffic that will be funnelled into the area.
Mr. Ingalls noted the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact indicates the
emission inspection site is detrimental in this zone. He further noted his
clients are served by large trucks, and the deliveries are difficult with the
present road configuration and traffic.
Mr. Ingalls pointed out an emissions testing facility will be located in
south Auburn. Also, since there are no facilities south of Renton, he
believes the emissions facilities will also be serving Federal Way, Kent,
Covington, etc., and that the traffic impacts will be tremendous. Mr.
Ingalls further disputed traffic counts and projections. He also noted that
all of his clients provide jobs and contribute to Auburn's tax base.
Mr. Ingalls summarized that his clients have a right to use the property in
accordance with zoning regulations, the emissions testing site is not
consistent with zoning, and noted there are alternative locations within
Auburn that would serve an emissions testing site. He presented examples
of properties that are properly zoned to show there are other sites
available.
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Mayor Roegner requested that those persons not represented by Mr.
Ingalls provide testimony as the Mayor wanted to keep testimony time
fair. Mr. Ingalls indicated a couple of his clients did wish to make a
couple of points that he did not address. Mayor Roegner requested those
persons wishing to testify keep their comments within one to two
minutes.
John Raeder. 4102 B Place N.W.. Auburn. W A98002
Mr. Raeder indicated on a site map where his business was located.
Twelve to 15 vehicles are currently dispatched out of his facility everyday
to serve customers. He believes added traffic would use his business
location to get out of the complex area and this will impact his business.
He pointed out that left turns on 277th are difficult and 37th Street
currently presents a visibility problem. Mr. Raider believes increased
traffic will guarantee a safety problem for his employees.
Bill Ryan. 4164 B Place N.W.. Auburn. W A
Mr. Ryan pointed out that you cannot compare the B Place N. W. location
with the Renton location because Renton has 4-lanes, left and right turn
lanes as well as traffic signals. He is requesting the Council affirm the
Hearing Examiner's decision.
Ken Wilson. 4132 B Place N. W.. Auburn. WA
His business is located adjacent to the proposed subject property and
informed the Council as to the nature of his business activity. He is
concerned for the health, safety and comfort for his employees. He has a
smoke-free environment and feels his employees will be subjected to high
levels of auto emissions. He is also concerned for the impact of traffic
on his customers. He is requesting the Council uphold the Hearing
Examiner's decision. Mr. Wilson presented his written comments.
Charles Turbin. a commercial real estate broker out of Bellevue and who
is active in the Auburn community and who does work for the develooer.
He did not state his comoany name or orovide an address.
Mr. Turbin states he was asked by the property owners two questions, (l)
are there other available sites for this facility, and he answered in the
affirmative, and do they fit the needs of this facility. He indicated he
could not answer that, but noted there are properly zoned pieces of
property that are the right size in Auburn, three of which are on 15th
Street N.W.; and (2) could this facility hinder the ability to sell or lease
properties. He stated he could only guess that traffic is always a
consideration, which could ultimately hinder property.
Steve Warner. 3408 B St. N.W.. Auburn. W A
Mr. Warner indicated his business was first located next to the driver's
license bureau on Auburn Way North a few years ago, and he sees some
similarities between the proposed emission site and the driver's license
bureau. He pointed out that a driver's license is also mandated as well as
generating activity which also varies from day-to-day. Mr. Warner knows
first-hand of employee parking problems and difficulty with truck
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deliveries when a business is close to such a use. He does not want to
realize again the traffic problems of the past. He further noted traffic is
impacted by the railroad crossing now and feels it is a traffic
consideration.
Ron Lovett. 4150 B Place N.W.. Auburn. W A
Mr. Lovett pointed out that at the present time, it only takes five cars in
a row to block his driveway from truck deliveries. He further noted the
video of the area that was taped between 4-5:00 p.m., was the best time
to tape the area since that's when most businesses in the area are shutting
down. The proposed business traffic will curtail his business activities.
Gary Cocker. 4150 B Place N.W.. Auburn. WA 98002
He pointed out the proposed emissions site will generate traffic that all 21
businesses in the area now generate. He further noted that the present
driver's license bureau and license tab sites are off 4-lane streets with
turn lanes.
Virginia Haugen. 2503 R St. S.E.. Auburn. W A 98002
Ms. Haugen believes she has heard several salesmen trying sell us down
the river, and she believes the proposed site will result in an emission
problem.
There were no further requests for recognition. Mr. Wolfe stated he
wished to make further statements. Mayor Roegner noted the public
hearing is intended to give both sides the opportunity to present points of
view, and that any additional information would need to be presented if
members of the Council asked questions. Mr. Wolfe pointed out that
there was a discrepancy of time. Mayor Roegner pointed out there was
about an 8-minute discrepancy and he did not believe that time frame
was meritorious in terms of arguments. Mr. Wolfe felt there were
specific points raised that he should speak briefly upon. Mayor Roegner
indicated that an opportunity for both sides to present their views had
taken place.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber, to
close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Councilmember Kurle noted that photographs presented as well as the
video presentation was not of the same neighborhood character as the
proposed site. Councilmember Kurle noted he had made a personal visit
to the area at approximately 2:00 p.m., and he feels there are several
traffic problems now. He expressed concern to the appellant with regard
to their increased time percentage calculations.
Council member Burns noted he is familiar with B Street N.W., noting his
concerns that the traffic access to B Place N. W. is only through B Street
N.W. which is accessed by intersections of 37th St. N. W. or 277th. Both
of these intersections abut a set of railroad tracks. Council member Burns
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noted portions of B Street N. W. are poor road conditions. He noted that
right now the traffic is considerable and the street is inadequate. He
encouraged the applicant to seek a different Auburn location.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber, to
affirm the Hearing Examiner's decision and to deny the Administrative
Use Permit based upon the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact &
Conclusions.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Audience Particioation
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
to comment on an item occurring later in tonight's agenda.
Virginia Haugen. 2503 "R" St. S.E.. Auburn
Ms. Haugen expressed concern that she had requested employee wages for
particular elected and staff positions for the City of Auburn. She feels she was
denied this information because she believes she was given an estimate.
Mayor Roegner responded that he had reviewed Ms. Haugen's written request for
wage information and the city's written response which provided the salary
ranges for the requested positions. Mayor Roegner further stated that he was
satisfied with the city's response to Ms. Haugen, and that a copy of the response
would be provided to Councilmembers if they so desired.
C. Corresoondence
1. Aoolication No. MIS0006-93
03.5.1
An Appeal of the Hearing Examiner's Decision filed on March 18, 1993
by Linda & Eugene McKnight with regard to approval on a request for a
variance filed under Application No. V AR0005-92.
2. Aoolication No. MIS0002-93
03.5.1 MIS0002-93
Letter dated March 16, 1993 to Steve Lancaster and Stephen Shelton from
Robert E. West, Jr. requesting a public hearing be rescheduled to the
second meeting in April, 1993.
Letter dated March 26, 1993 to Steve Lancaster from Robert E. West, Jr.
requesting a withdrawal of their request for the continuance, and to go
forward with the April 5, 1993 public hearing.
Letter dated April 1, 1993 from Robert E. West, Jr. expressing support of
the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law made by the Hearing
Examiner.
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3. Suoermall of the Great Northwest
03.3.1
Letter dated March 11, 1993 to All Members of Auburn City Council &
Planning Commission from Marilyn Jenkins expressing concern with
regard to the Supermall.
Letter received March 19, 1993 to a Council person from Mrs. Linda A.
J. McKnight expressing opposition toward the rezoning of property for
Supermall.
Letter dated March 16, 1993 to the Auburn City Council and Auburn
City Planning Commission from William Morchin expressing his concern
with regard to the Supermall.
Letter dated March 15, 1993 to Trish Borden from Leonard M. Lassak
expressing concern with regard to the Supermall.
Letter dated March 15, 1993 to Trish Borden from Melody Weeks
expressing concern with the Supermall project.
Letter dated March 14, 1993 to Mike Weekley from Diane Winkcompleck
Jones expressing her position against the Supermall project.
Letter dated March 13, 1993 to Auburn City Council Members from
Pamela Epeneter expressing her opposition to the proposed Supermall of
the Great Northwest.
Letter dated March 23, 1993 to Mayor Roegner from Charles A. Booth
expressing his support of the Supermall.
Letter to Auburn Planning Commission, Mayor Roegner, and Auburn
City Council from Joe & Alice Koch expressing their support of the
Supermall.
Letter dated March 29, 1993 from Mark D. Stumpf to the Auburn
Planning Commission expressing support of rezoning action to permit the
Supermall of the Great Northwest.
Letter dated March 26, 1993 from Michael & Anastasia Hart to Mayor
Bob Roegner and Auburn City Council Members voicing their support for
the Supermall of the Great Northwest.
Letter dated March 27, 1993 from Mr. and Mrs. L. Moravec to Mayor
Roegner and City Council confirming their support of the Supermall.
Letter dated March 25, 1993 to Mayor Roegner and City Council from
Charles and Jean Beveridge urging members to vote yes on the proposed
Supermall.
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Letter dated March 25, 1993 to Mayor Roegner, City Council, and
Planning Commission from John Clemo expressing his support of the
Supermall.
Letter dated March 25, 1993 to Mayor Roegner and the City Council
from Fred G. and Beverly Sindlinger expressing support of the Supermall
project.
Letter dated March 25, 1993 to Mayor Roegner and the Auburn City
Council from Jeanne Rasmussen encouraging a positive future for Auburn
by approving the Supermall.
Letter received on March 26, 1993 to Mayor Robert Roegner from Sam
Petersen stating his strong conviction of support in locating the Supermall
in the Auburn area.
Letter received on March 29, 1993 from Margaret A. Davis to Mayor
Roegner and the City Council expressing support of the Supermall
project.
Letter dated March 23, 1993 to Mayor Roegner, Auburn Planning
Commission, and the City Council from Winnifred Davis expressing
support of the Supermall.
Letter dated March 23, 1993 to the Honorable Mayor Roegner and
Council Members from Bobby Wolf expressing her position on the
impacts the Supermall will have on Algona.
Letter dated March 22, 1993 to Mayor Roegner, the Planning
Commission, and the City Council from Troy L. Halte expressing his
support of the Supermall.
Letter dated March 29, 1993 to the Auburn Planning Commission, Mayor
Roegner, and City Council from Rob R. Crocker expressing support for
the Supermall project.
Letter received on March 30, 1993 from Carole Alexander to the Mayor
and City Council expressing support of the Supermall.
Letter dated March 26, 1993 to the Auburn City Council from Richard A.
Ruthkowski, President of Green River Community College, expressing
support of the Supermall of the Great Northwest. The same letter sent to
Mayor Roegner.
Letter received on March 30, 1993 from Elmer R. Davis to Mayor
Roegner and the Auburn City Council expressing support of the
Supermall.
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Letter dated March 27, 1993 from Edythe and Ivan Durbin to Mayor
Roegner expressing thanks for a good job and their support of the
Superman.
Letter dated March 29, 1993 from Phyllis L. Glithers to Mayor Roegner
and the City Council expressing support of the Supermall project.
Letter received on March 30, 1993 from Mayor Roegner and the City
Council to Mr. and Mrs. David A. Salhus expressing support of the
Superman project.
Letter dated March 7, 1993 to Ms. Diane VanDerbeek from Bobby Wolf,
Elizabeth Tudor Scharnhorst, and Gloree Grazinani requesting she rule in
favor of the appeal, and to express concern with impact of the Supermall
on Algona.
Letter dated March 28, 1993 to Mayor Roegner and City Council from
Fred O. Pattison expressing his support of the Superman.
Letter dated March 23, 1993 to Jeanne Barber from Elizabeth Tudor
Scharnhorst, Bobby Wolf, and Gloree Graziani requesting Algona to delay
a vote by Auburn regarding rezoning of the site until an Environmental
Impact Statement addressing the impact on Algona has been made.
Letter to the Mayor and City Council from Stephen C. Burris expressing
the benefits from the planned Supermall project.
Letter dated March 27, 1993 to Jeanne Barber from Patrick E. Cavanaugh
expressing his concern with the data contained in the EIS for the
Superman project.
Letter dated March 26, 1993 to Jeanne Barber from Patrick E. Cavanaugh
regarding the fiscal impacts of the Supermall project on the City of
Auburn.
Letter dated March 25, 1993 to Jeanne Barber from Janice C. Cavanaugh
requesting a "no" vote on the Supermall project rezone.
Letter dated March 29, 1993 to Councilmember Jeanne Barber from Lyle
Manson urging a vote against the Superman project.
Letter dated March 24, 1993 to Jeanne Barber from Patrick E. Cavanaugh
objecting to the Environmental Impact Statement for the Super mall
project.
Letter dated March 23, 1993 to Jeanne Barber from Patrick E. Cavanaugh
stating the City should solicit other uses for the property proposed for the
Superman project.
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Letter dated March 24, 1993 to Councilmember Jeanne Barber from
Gloree L. Graziani expressing opposition to the construction of the
Superman project.
Letter dated March 22, 1993 to Jeanne Barber from William P. and
Claudia E. Jacobus opposing applications REZ0009-90 and MISOOI2-92
with regard to the Superman project.
Letter dated March 23, 1993 to Jeanne Barber from Jackie Kaiser
expressing opposition to the Superman of the Great Northwest.
Letter dated March 26, 1993 to Jeanne Barber from Janice C. Cavanaugh
expressing opposition to the Supermall project.
Letter dated March 23, 1993 to Jeanne Barber from Janice C. Cavanaugh
requesting a "no" vote on the rezone to accommodate the Superman
project.
Letter dated March 29, 1993 addressed to the Mayor and City Clerk from
E. Bonita Wiley expressing support for the construction of the Superman
project in Auburn.
Letter received March 31, 1993 addressed to the Auburn City Council
from Keny Wiesner expressing objection to the Supermall project.
Letter received March 31, 1993 addressed to the Mayor and City Council
from Naomi Stonger expressing support for the construction of the
Supermall project.
Letter dated March 30, 1993 to the Mayor and City Council from Peter J.
Laush, Jr. expressing support for the construction of the Supermall
project in Auburn.
Letter dated March 31, 1993 to the Mayor and City Council from Susan
Hofkamp expressing support of the Supermall project.
Letter dated March 29, 1993 to the Mayor and City Council from
Ponciano and Dolores Puzon encouraging the approval of the Supermall
project.
Letter to the Mayor dated March 31, 1993 from Kevin and Joan Schultz
opposing the Supermall.
Letter to the Mayor dated March 26, 1993 from Richard A. Rutkowski
expressing support of the Superman.
Letter to the City Council dated April 1, 1993 from Jim W. Myers
expressing support of the Supermall.
Letter to the Mayor dated April 1, 1993 from Jim W. Myers expressing
support of the Superman.
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4. Local Imoroyement District No. 341
F2.4.9 LID 341
Letter dated March 30, 1993 to Frank Currie, Director of Public Works,
expressing questions and requesting information with regard to LID 341.
Letter dated March 29, 1992 from Patricia M. Randles protesting the
formation of Local Improvement District No. 341, Assessment No. 65.
Letter dated March 30, 1993 from Cheryl Smith expressing concerns
regarding Local Improvement District No. 341.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municioal Services.
A3.6.4.4
Chairman Brothers reported that the Municipal Services Committee met today at
4:30 p.m. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 4613 which relates to solid
waste issues and the atlllual Spring Clean-up Program. The next meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee will be Monday, April 19, 1993 at 4:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Develooment
A3.6.4.4
Councilmember Burns reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met on Monday, March 22, 1993 at 5:30 p.m. and the minutes are of
public record. The Committee appreciates Council support on agenda items
appearing this evening. The next meeting of the Planning and Community
Development Committee is scheduled for Monday, April 12, 1993 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
and discussed a number of contract items and Ordinance No. 4602 which related
to the Commute Trip Reduction Plan. The next meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for Monday, April 19, 1993 at 5:30 p.m.
D. Finance
A3.6.4.4
Chair Barber reported that the Finance Committee met prior to the Council
meeting at 7:00 p.m. to Consent Agenda Items. The next meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for Monday, April 19, 1993 at 7:00 p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
A3.6.2
1. Minutes of the March 15 16, 1993 regular Council meeting.
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B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claim numbers 81621 through 82070 in the amount of $886,416.06 and
dated April 5, 1993.
2. Payroll numbers 189679 through 190218 in the amount of $657,861.85
covering the period March 15, 1993 through March 30, 1993.
C. Interfund Loan
F4.7
Request interfund loan for L.I.D.#345 (Sidewalk Improvement #14) from Arterial
Street Fund (Fund 102) in the amount of $40,000.00 at the rate of 3.31% interest
for the period of February 28, 1993 to February 28, 1994.
D. Call for Public Hearing
1. Aoolication No. MIS0006-93
Application No. V AR0005-92
Council to call for a public hearing for the April 19, 1993 Council
meeting on the Appeal of the Hearing Examiner's Decision filed by Linda
and Eugene McKnight with regard to the denial of a request for a
variance.
E. Billing Ad iustment
F4.5.2
Recommend approval of utility adjustment to account 2.60.0990 in the amount of
$1,900.80; account 2.53.0750 in the amount of $275.19; account 2.53.2400 in the
amount of $2,758.32; account 2.53.0600 in the amount of $144.66; account
2.60.5480 in the amount of $3,909.09; account 2.31.3820 in the amount of $41.04;
and account 2.60.1530 in the amount of $211.26.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to approve
Consent Agenda Items IV.A.l through IV.E.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
V. OLD BUSINESS - None.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Aoolication No. PL TOOO 1-90
03.5 PLTOOOl-90
City Council consideration on the request to approve an extension of the
preliminary plat of Lakeland Hills Division #6, #7, & #8 for one additional year.
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Motion by Member Burns, second by Member Borden, to approve extension of
the preliminary plat of Lakeland Hills Division #6, #7, & #8 for one additional
year and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Aoolication No. CUP0007 -92
03.10.1 CUP0007-92
City Council consideration on the request of Auburn Adventist Academy to
approve a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a 20,000 square
foot industrial building located on the 2800 block of Academy Drive S.E.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber, to approve
the Conditional Use Permit based upon the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact,
Conclusions and Conditions and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary Ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 4602
04.10, A3.5.5.10
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
adding a new Chapter 10.02 entitled "Commute Trip Reduction (CTR)
Plan" to Title 10 of the Auburn City Code entitled "Vehicles and Traffic".
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Weekley to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4602.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 4613
04.7.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Chapter 8.08 of the Auburn City Code entitled "Solid Waste",
specifically Auburn City Code Section 8.08.160 entitled "Collection - Yard
Waste Disposal" and Section 8.08.230 entitled "Collection Charges -
Residential and Commercial Collections."
Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Councilmember Wagner to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4613.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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3. Ordinance No. 4618
03.11, F5.4.3, 03.4.1.7
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the
appropriation of the sum of three hundred forty-five thousand dollars
($345,000) in 1993-1994 Community Development Block Grant Funds.
Ordinance No. 4618 was adopted under Item II.A.2 of these minutes.
4. Ordinance No. 4619
F2.4.9 LID 341
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, ordering the
construction of street, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, a storm drainage system,
a street illumination system, an underground electrical power system and
necessary appurtenances as required (Project No. 502) on 37th Street S.E.
from "A" Street S.E. to "M" Street S.E. and "D" Street S.E. from 37th
Street S.E. 200 feet south (east one-half only) within the City of Auburn,
all in accordance with Resolution No. 2383 of the City Council;
establishing Local Improvement District No. 341 and ordering the
carrying out of the proposed improvement; providing that payment for
the improvement be made in part by special assessments upon the
property in the district, payable by the mode of "payment by bonds"; and
providing the issuance and sale of local improvement district warrants
redeemable in cash or other short-term financing and local improvement
district bonds.
Ordinance No. 4619 was adopted under Item II.A.l of these minutes.
B. Resolutions
Due to the lateness of the evening, Mayor Roegner suggested Council may wish
to adopt the resolutions under one motion if there were no concerns to be
addressed.
1. Resolution No. 2393
A3.14
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Franchise Extension
Agreement between the City of Auburn and King County to extend City
of Auburn water system franchises located in King County Council
District No.9 until January 31, 1995
2. Resolution No. 2394
F2.4.9
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, ordering
the Finance Director to make segregation on the original assessment roll
of Local Improvement District (LID) 332 Assessment 2A-5 as directed
herein.
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3. Resolution No. 2395
04.8, A3.13.2, 05.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Storm Drain Easement
for a twenty-foot wide strip of land which crosses a portion of City Park
located north of Park A venue near the west boundary of the Park.
4. Resolution No. 2398
04.5.5
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the execution of a Pipeline Longitudinal Encroachment
Agreement between the City and Union Pacific Railroad Company.
5. Resolution No. 2399
03.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
fixing a time for a public hearing on the petition for vacation of a
portion of 32nd Street S.E. right of way located between "A" Street S.E.
and "B" Street S.E. (85th A venue South), within the City of Auburn,
Washington.
6. Resolution No. 2400
04.10
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Consultant Agreement
between the City of Auburn and Bell-Walker Engineers, Inc. for services
relating to Mt. View Drive Guardrail Design and "A" Street S.E. and 6th
Street S.E. signalization project.
7. Resolution No. 2402
A3.14
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Sewer System
Franchise Agreement between the City of Auburn and King County for
the City of Auburn to operate, maintain repair and construct a sewer
system located in King County Council District No.9.
8. Resolution No. 2403
04.10
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Consultant Agreement
between the City of Auburn and Bell-Walker Engineers, Inc. for services
relating to 37th Street N.W. and West Valley Highway intersection
signalization and 21st Street S.E. and "R" Street S.E. intersection
signalization project.
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April 5, 1993
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns, to
introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2393, Resolution No. 2394,
Resolution No. 2395, Resolution No. 2398, Resolution No. 2399,
Resolution No. 2400, Resolution No. 2402, and Resolution No. 2403.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Roegner noted there was no need for an Executive Session.
Suoermall
03.3.1
Mayor Roegner announced that Councilmembers had been polled this last week to
determine potential available dates to conduct a special City Council meeting to consider
the Supermall issue. There was a brief discussion with regard to Council member
schedules and the need for community resolution. Councilmembers were reminded of
procedures should the special Council meeting be continued.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Brothers, to conduct a
special City Council meeting to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation
with regard to the request of Hapsmith Company for a rezone for the construction of
the Supermall to be held on Tuesday, April 27, 1993 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall.
MOTION CARRIED 6-1 with Councilmember Brothers voting no.
Citizen Reauest
A1.6
Councilmember Kurle stated he had received a letter from Mr. Dan Pike regarding his
request to falcon within the City of Auburn. Mayor Roegner noted appropriate city
staff would respond upon receipt of the letter.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Auburn City Council, the meeting
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Bob Roegner, Mayor Gayle Butcher, Deputy City Clerk
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