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Home My WebLink About10-04-1993 city or ~~ Auburn J..... ~~;'r~ ~SIJin~~ CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES October 4, 1993 I. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute Mayor Roegner called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance. B. Roll Call Those in attendance included Mayor Roegner and Council members Weekley, Wagner, Burns, Borden, Barber, Brothers, and Kurle. Staff members present included Police Chief Jake Evans Assistant Fire Chief Monroe S. Shropshire, Personnel Director Pam Sime, Parks and Recreation Director Len Chapman, Finance Director Pat Dugan, Public Works Director Frank Currie, Planning Director Steve Lancaster, City Attorney Stephen R. Shelton, Police Captain Ray Sherman and Deputy City Clerk Gayle Butcher. C. Announcements and Aooointments 1. Announcements Mayor Roegner extended his appreciation to Councilmember Kurle for chairing the September 20, 1993 City Council meeting. a. Distinguished Budget Presentation A ward A 1.9 Mayor Roegner presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation A ward for the 1993 Budget to Finance Director Pat Dugan. Mayor Roegner noted that under the leadership of Mr. Dugan the City has received the Government Finance Officers Association budget awards for the past six years. Mayor Roegner expressed his appreciation to the Finance staff for their contributions in achieving this notable award. 1992 Audit F4.5.4 Mayor Roegner also noted his office received notice today of a perfect audit. Mayor Roegner expressed his thanks to the Finance staff for achieving 11 years of perfect audits. b. Professional Finance Officers A 1.9 Mayor Roegner acknowledged that the Washington State Finance Officers Association has recognized Sally Finch, Arlene Mempa, Alice Strand, and Pat Dugan as Professional Finance Officers for the State of Washington. A UBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page No. 2 October 4, 1993 Again, Mayor Roegner noted this is professional recognition which acknowledges the outstanding Finance Department staff. c. Fire Prevention Week A1.8 Mayor Roegner presented a proclamation of the City of Auburn declaring the week of October 3 through 9, 1993 as Fire Prevention Week to Assistant Fire Chief Monroe S. Shropshire. Mayor Roegner pointed out the Fire Department's display in the lobby and expressed his thanks to the Fire Department for their many contributions. d. Sister City Kasuga-cho A1.l3 Mayor Roegner presented to each Council member a rembrance and warmest thanks for the hospitality extended by the City Council to the Sister City Kasuga-cho delegation during their July trip. 2. Aooointments a. National League of Cities A5.3.9 Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns, to appoint Councilmember Brothers as voting delegate and Councilmember Borden as voting alternate at the National League of Cities' annual business meeting to be held Sunday, December 5, 1993 in conjunction with the Annual Congress of Cities meeting scheduled for December 2, 1993 through December 5, 1993 in Orlando, Flordia MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. D. Agenda Modifications 04.4.11 Agenda modifications this evening were transmitted for agenda item VII.B.2, Resolution No. 2438, which adds Section 4 to Exhibit "A" of Resolution No. 2438 which was inadvertently omitted on the original, and transmits the renovation plans which were not available at the time of agenda preparation. II. CITIZEN INPUT. PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings There were no public hearings scheduled for this evening. B. Audience Particioation Mayor Roegner invited citizens in the audience to discuss any issue for the good of the city. Mike Bocatch. III H Street S. E.. Auburn. W A Mr. Bocatch expressed concern on the frequency of teenagers crossing the city streets in defiance of signs and taunting automobile drivers. He further expressed concern for A UBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page No. 3 October 4, 1993 cars parking in the marked fire zone of the Safe way Store. Mr. Bocatch requested jaywalking citations as well as additional parking enforcement at Safe way be considered. Mr. Bocatch also inquired if the citizens of Auburn would be required to pay for mitigation or services due to the downsizing of the supermall. Mayor Roegner noted Mr. Bocatch's concerns would be responded to in writing, and Councilmembers would receive a copy of the response. There were no further requests for recognition. C. Corresoondence There were no correspondence items to be reviewed this evening. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Municioal Services A3.6.4.4 Chairman Brothers reported the Municipal Services Committee did not meet today, and the September 20, 1993 Committee minutes are of public record. The next meeting of the Municipal Services Committee will be Monday, October 18, 1993 at 4:30 p.m. B. Planning & Community Develooment A3.6.4.4 Chairman Burns reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met a week ago this evening, and the Committee minutes are of public record. Chairman Burns asked for Council support of those items as they appear later in tonight's agenda. The next meeting of the Planning & Community Development Committee will be Monday, October 11, 1993 at 5:30 p.m. C. Public Works A3.6.4.4 Chairman Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this evening at 5:30 p.m. to discuss Resolution No. 2435 with regard to a master plan for the Green River Trail and regional storm water facilities. The next meeting of the Public Works Committee will be Monday, October 18, 1993 at 5:30 p.m. D. Finance A.3.6.4.4 Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met at 7:00 p.m. prior to the Council meeting this evening and discussed claims & payroll. The next meeting of the Finance Committee will be Monday, October 18, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the September 20, 1993 regular Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page No. 4 October 4, 1993 1. Claim numbers 86381 through 86662 in the amount of $582,052.47 and dated October 4, 1993. 2. Payroll numbers 196160 through 196640 in the amount of $796,704.82 covering the period September 17, 1993 through September 27, 1993. C. Contract Administration 1. White River Park 05.2, Contract #92-16 To approve Change Order #1 for White River Park, Contract #92-16, as an addition in the amount of $16,688. 2. Lakeland Hills Park 05.2, Contract No. #92-11 To approve Change Order #2 - Base Bid "A" for Lakeland Hills Park, Contract #92-11, as an addition in the amount of $2,490.00. To approve Change Order #2 - Base Bid "B" for Lakeland Hills Park, Contract #92-11, as an addition in the amount of $1,858.40. D. Liauor License A5.6.1 1. Aoolication No. 076402- 7H Recommend City Council approve liquor license for Prime Time Cafe located at 502-16th Street N.E. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A.l through IV.D.l. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. V. OLD BUSINESS - None VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Aoolication No. PL T0006-89 03.5, PL T0006-89 The request of the Solly Development, Inc., for a preliminary plat of a 6-10t industrial subdivision to be located south of 277th Street South. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber, to approve the preliminary plat based upon the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Conditions and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. L AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page No. 5 October 4, 1993 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Aoolication No. CUP0005-93 03.10.1, CUP0005-93 The request of RST Disposal to allow a chipper/shredder and baler to be used for the purpose of recycling wood, stumps, branches and related materials on property located at 655 and 657 2nd Street N.W. Councilmembers questioned the hours of operation regarding the shredder, hauling schedule of the wood materials to be recycled, and air quality impacts. Public Works Director Frank Currie noted containers are picked up as soon as they are full and that wood is accepted at the buy back center. Planning Director Lancaster responded that the hours of operation for the shredder are weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. He further explained noise standards, and pointed out that if the shredder did not meet the decible levels allowed by state law, then enclosures would be required to meet noise standards. Planning Director Lancaster also noted that the possibility of sawdust being emitted into the air would be addressed by the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Authority. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber, to approve the Conditional Use Permit based upon the Hearing Examiner's Findings of facts, Conclusions of Law and Conditions and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances Prior to Council action, Stephen Shelton read the title to Ordinance No. 4640 out loud. 1. Ordinance No. 4640 03.10.1 CUP0003-93 An ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a professional office on property zoned R-2 (single family) located on the northwest corner of 4th Street S.E. and "D" Street S.E., within the City of Auburn, Washington. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4640. Councilmembers noted that after the public hearing on September 20, 1993 was conducted, the public and the applicant expressed concerns with regard to the large deciduous tree which will have to be removed. Planning Director Lancaster pointed out he was happy to hear of the desire to save the significant tree, but in order to do that, the applicant would need to make adjustments in their proposal. He further explained the site plan and landscaping plans would require administrative approval, and that administrative approval can be appealed to the City Council. A UBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page No.6 October 4, 1993 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-2 with Councilmembers Brothers and Wagner voting no. B. Resolutions Prior to Council action, Stephen Shelton read the titles to Resolution No. 2435 and Resolution No. 2438 out loud. 1. Resolution No. 2435 05.2, 04.8.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract for services between the City of Auburn and Jongejan Gerrard McNeal to prepare a master plan for the Green River Trail and a master plan and preliminary design for Regional Storm Water Facilities serving northeast Auburn. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Wagner, to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2435. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 2438 04.4.11 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract for interior demolition between the City of Auburn and JC Potter Company, Inc., for interior demolition of the Municipal Services Building located at 3 First Street N.W. Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Councilmember Wagner, to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2438 as presented under agenda modifications. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT - None. A. Executive Session - None. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Auburn City Council, the meeting adj°{ß;Z27~J ~;J~ Bob Roegner, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk