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CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 7, 1994 7:30p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Booth called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., and Mr. AI Astala,
Commander of the American Legion Post, led those in attendance in the pledge of
allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Those in attendance included Mayor Booth and members of the Auburn City
Council as follows: Pat Bums, Rich Wagner, Virginia Haugen, Trish Borden,
Jeanne Barber, Stacey Brothers and Don Kurle.
Staff members present included Police Chief Dave Purdy, Fire Chief Bob Johnson,
Personnel Director Brenda Kennedy, Parks and Recreation Director Len Chapman,
Public Works Director Frank Currie, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Project
Engineer Jack Locke, Traffic Engineer Steve Mullen, Planning and Community
Development Director Paul Krauss, Senior Planner Lynn Rued, Intergovernmental
Affairs Manager Lisa Clausen, Acting City Attorney Mike Reynolds, Assistant City
Attorney Judy Ausman, Finance Director Victor Thompson, City Clerk Robin
Wohlhueter, and Deputy City Clerk Dani Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a. Proclamations
A1.8
(1) Mayor Booth read and then presented a proclamation to
Carolyn Olson, Chair of American Education Week in
Auburn, declaring the week of November 13-19, 1994, as
American Education Week in Auburn. Ms. Olson presented
a certificate of appreciation to Mayor Booth from the
Auburn Education Association and Auburn School District
for his contributions to the students and staff of the Auburn
School District. Ms. Olson stated the theme of this year's
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American Education Week is "Building the Future One
Student at a Time", and she presented buttons to the
Council in honor of American Education Week. Ms. Olson
thanked volunteers ITom city hall in the Homework Helpers
Program.
(2) Mayor Booth read a proclamation proclaiming December,
1994 as "Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention
Month" in the city of Auburn.
2. Appointments - None.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications were transmitted as correspondence under Agenda Item
Nos. II.C.3 and II.C.4 of these minutes, and a correction to Claim numbers under
Agenda Item No. IV.B.1 of these minutes.
II. CITIZEN INPUT. PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Local Improvement District No. 348
F2.4.9 LID348
A public hearing on the formation of Local Improvement District No. 348,
improvement of Main Street from Auburn Avenue to B Street S.W. in the
City.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing on LID 348 and invited members
of the audience to speak regarding Local Improvement District No. 348.
No member of the audience indicated a desire to speak.
Public Works Director Currie explained Local Improvement District (LID)
348 includes Main Street from Auburn Avenue west to the Burlington
Northern Railroad tracks. Public Works Director Currie stated the LID is
in the amount of $90,000 which represents about 9% of the total cost of
the project. The project includes improvements to water, storm drainage,
streets, curbs and gutters. Public Works Director Currie also stated the
project is funded partially through an ISTEA grant in the amount of
approximately $720,000 and City matching funds of approximately
$30,000. Mr. Currie stated the assessments are calculated on front footage
of the properties within the LID.
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Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Kurle to
close the public hearing.
Councilmember Haugen stated she can see nothing wrong with improving
Main Street but is concerned with the amount of money being spent on
Main Street while there are serious problems with water main sizes and
poor water pressure in single family homes in other areas of the city.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
Mayor Booth noted action on LID 348 will be taken under Agenda Item
VII.A1 of these minutes.
2. King County 2012 County Wide Planning Policies
A1.3
A public hearing prior to Council action to ratify amendments to King
County's Countywide Planning Policies.
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss explained the
amendments to the Countywide Planning Polices are the second in a series
being issued to comply with the mandates of the Growth Management Act.
The amendments require ratification by 30% of the governments
representing 70% of the population. Mr. Krauss noted failure to act on the
amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies is viewed as a vote in
favor, and the amendments cannot be conditionally approved. Planning
and Community Development Director Krauss stated staff have reviewed
the amendments in detail and are proposing recommendations be made in
the areas of annexations, provision of better terms and definitions for
"Urban Centers" and "Activity Centers", defining the requirement for
concurrency, provision of financial tools to meet the housing goals, and a
proposal for a regional tax base sharing system. Mr. Krauss reported the
Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Countywide Planning
Policies and recommends approval, and the Planning and Community
Development Committee concurs. Planning and Community Development
Director Krauss stated Resolution No. 2567 under Agenda Item No.
VII.B.5 provides for the ratification of the amendments to the Countywide
Planning Policies.
No member of the audience indicated a desire to speak regarding the
amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies.
Motion by Councilmember Bums, second by Councilmember Barber to
close the public hearing.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Audience Participation
1. Jack Laush. Building Chairman for American Legion Post 78. 707 Auburn
Way South. Auburn. W A
Mr. Laush said he is very concerned with the pollution problem under the
American Legion Hall. Mr. Laush said he believes the American Legion
membership should have been notified much sooner than they were about
the pollution and potential problems. Mr. Laush advised the American
Legion has hired an environmental lawyer to represent them. Mr. Laush
also advised the American Legion is holding a meeting on November 15,
1994 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Legion hall to discuss the matter with
state Department of Ecology representatives. Mr. Laush stated the
Legion's correspondence to Cenex has not been answered. Mr. Laush
reported an incident approximately two weeks ago when the fuel smell was
so bad he didn't want to open the door to the hall. Mr. Laush thanked the
City's utility engineering staff for their past and future cooperation and
assistance in resolving the fuel contamination problem. Mr. Laush urged
the Mayor and Council to attend the November 15, 1994 meeting at the
Legion hall.
Councilmember Haugen asked Acting City Attorney Reynolds if
Councilmembers' attendance at the American Legion meeting would
violate the appearance of fairness doctrine. Acting City Attorney Reynolds
advised Councilmembers may attend the meeting.
Acting City Attorney Reynolds also advised he anticipates the Washington
Department of Ecology will have an enforcement order in place tomorrow
morning requiring Cenex to perform certain monitoring, cleanup, and other
remedial actions.
2. Tom Vallencour. 31628 - 122nd Avenue S.E.. Auburn. WA
Mr. Vallencour urged the City Council to join the American Legion and all
other veterans organizations in assisting the state of Washington to become
the 38th State to vote to ratify the Constitution to protect the American
flag.
3. Jonathan Davenport. 7212 194th Avenue East. Bonney Lake. W A
Mr. Davenport introduced himself as the Past Commander of the American
Legion Post in Auburn and an environmental geologist. Mr. Davenport
stated he has conducted some research, with the help of Mr. Dwight
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Holobaugh, into the discovery of the fuel contamination in the area of
Cenex, the American Legion Hall, and the Firehouse Square property.
Mr. Davenport said he discovered the following: In 1987 underground
storage tanks were removed from Firehouse Square at which time the
Department of Ecology issued an order for monitoring ground water and
subsurface soils to include Phase 2 investigation. However, the water level
was so low in the area, monitoring was not possible. In 1989 water levels
at Firehouse Square were sufficient to sample and contamination levels
were found to be higher than anything encountered during the removal of
the underground storage tanks in 1987, which indicated another
contamination source. This finding was immediately reported by the
environmental officials for Firehouse Square property owners. Mr.
Davenport expressed concern with the increased contamination levels in
the area of the Firehouse Square property and the length of time that has
elapsed since the initial contamination detection. Mr. Davenport also
stated he is concerned that if investigation reports were submitted to the
City, it was not acted upon; and if it was not done, it was not followed up
on by the City. Mr. Davenport stated the American Legion Hall property is
now a liability as contamination cleanup needs to be done before the
property can be sold. Mr. Davenport commended Utility Engineer
Holobaugh's cooperation with the surrounding property owners in assisting
the American Legion members in obtaining access to information. Mr.
Davenport said in April or May, there was a documented release which was
reported, and after meeting with Cenex in August, Cenex failed to provide
the American Legion members with requested information. Mr. Davenport
stated the individual property owners of the American Legion Hall are
actively pursuing options to obtain an equitable response from those who
have created the situation. Mr. Davenport requested that he be on record
with the City as the professional representative for the American Legion
Hall in this matter, and all documentation received by the City regarding
this matter be made available to the American Legion members and other
property owners involved.
Councilmember Haugen requested Public Works Director Currie provide
her with another copy of the letter in which the City first received
notification of the contamination incident.
4. Virginia Moses. 114 M Street S.E.. Auburn. W A
Ms. Moses expressed concern regarding the additional traffic on M Street
S.E. as a result of the Auburn Way South closure and drivers' failure to
stop for school buses which are loading and unloading students on M
Street. Ms. Moses stated Ellen DeCook operates a day care at 119 M
Street S.E., and school buses stop at her address. Ms. Moses reported that
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approximately two weeks ago a school bus driver asked Ms. DeCook to
call the Police Department and request a police officer during pickup and
delivery time. Ms. Moses stated a police officer has not been seen since
that time nor has Ms. DeCook been contacted.
C. Correspondence
F2.4.9 LID 346, LID 348
1. Engineer's Certificate for the Proposed Local Improvement District No.
346.
2. Letter dated October 25, 1994 to Robin Wohlhueter from Jim Wiley,
Executive Director of King County Housing Authority, with regard to LID
348.
3. Preliminary Assessment Roll for Local Improvement District No. 346.
4. Unit Boundary Maps for Local Improvement District No. 346 including
Unit A, B, C, D, E, F & G.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A Municipal Services
Chair Brothers met this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. and discussed Ordinance No. 4707,
Auburn Community Fund, and surplus property. Chair Brothers reported the
Municipal Services Committee recommends adoption of Ordinance No. 4707. The
next Municipal Services Committee meeting is scheduled for November 21, 1994
at 4:30 p.m.
B. Planning and Community Development
Chair Bums reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met
on October 24,. 1994, and requests support of those items considered by the
Committee, particularly the Human Services Committee recommendation
adoption. Chair Bums further reported the Committee discussed annexation
policies for the Lakeland Hills area and reviewed the legislative package. The next
Planning and Community Development Committee meeting is scheduled for
November 14, 1994 at 7:30 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met on October 24, 1994 and
discussed LID's 348 and 346, an easement for the Mill Pond area, and an easement
for the racetrack area. Chair Wagner requests the City Council's support of these
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items as they appear on the agenda this evening. The next Public Works
Committee meeting is scheduled for November 14, 1994 at 5:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 7:00 p.m. and
reviewed claims and payroll. Chair Barber requests City Council approval of the
claims and payroll as they appear on the agenda this evening. Chair Barber
encouraged Councilmembers to study the 1995 Budget. The next meeting of the
Finance Committee is scheduled for November 21, 1994 at 7:00 p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A Minutes
1. Minutes of the October 17, 1994 regular Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claim numbers 96316 through 96841, with Claim No. 96800 voided, in the
amount of$910,805.13 and dated November 7,1994.
2. Payroll numbers 209610 to 210090 and a Direct Deposit Transmission for
the pay period covering 10/19/94 to 10/21/94 are approved for payment in
the amount of $699,202.66 this 7th day of November, 1994.
C. Surplus Property
F4.6.1
1. Police Department
Recommend the listed property as surplus and to be donated to AUBURN
OPTIMIST. The following bicycles are to be declared surplus:
#94-3379
#94-3389
Roadmaster Pink 20" Girls #16072860
Rallye Red Bike frame
Huffy white bike rrame
Oxford Red men's 10 speed
Shimano SIS Eagle Point mens 18 speed 26" red
#R3811BP12G18
Titan Day Tripper black/green boys
Schwinn Green bike #KF20475
#94-3019
#94-3032
#94-3032
#94-3155
#94-3273
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#94-3608
#94-3637
#94-3642
#94-3777
#94-3890
#94-3904
#94-4116
#94-4212
#94-4218
#94-4218
#94-4431
#94-4432
#94-4433
#94-4507
#94-4507
#94-4515
#94-4561
#94-4648
#94-4648
#94-4967
#94-4690
#94-4694
#94-4701
#94-4944
#94-4983
#94-4989
#94- 5110
#94-5138
#94-5167
#94-5175
#94-5239
#94-5261
#94-5507
#94-5741
#94-5859
#94-5942
#94-6061
#94-6137
Diamond back 16" male chrome bike #F36647
Huffy Hammer 24" boys black/yellow bike #K4583
Huffy Misty Magic Girls 1 speed #HC 10 13967
Huffy Ultima Red girls biek #90470HUFFY26819
Robinson 20" boys Black wired rims #4891783
Ranger 10 speed blue girls
Huffy girls pink & blue bike #HC 1629243
Rallye blue rrame Coaster Brake bike #K3159618
Huffy White Heat white rrameNellow forks #HC6573673
Schwin Scorpion green wlblue seat #M45237X14169669
Pegasus blue boys 10 speed #7205307
Titan Mt High Turtle back 18 speed Neon green
#T190902259
Huffy Pro 20 black 10 speed men's #82689HUFFYK652
Huffy white 1 speed 16" #81287HUFFY21887
16" purple bike #CW86080631
Rallye Enduro 10 speed boys black/yellow #E9127995
Huffy Firstbikes blue little boys #90802HUFFY21860
Redline BMX chrome wlblack seat #830807928
Redline BMX chrome wlblack seat #RLW0806637
Mens Mt bike rrame
Schwinn Sportabout red bike
Nishiki Mens whitelblue/red #GM737891
Murray Baja girls 10 speed blue #M07010877
Raleigh Mt Tour pink boys 18 speed bike #7 AA0343
Huffy Mt Storm 24" Mt bike #83378HUFFY36688
Kent girls 1 speed purple #N9204-42022
Roadmaster Coyote pass 21" girls 12 speed Purple
136708
Huffy Durasport 24" red 1 0 speed girls bike
#82857HUFFY26816
Huffy Eclipse Red 20" boys BMX bike #HC 1 008072
Huffy Escape green girls 1 speed bike
Schwinn 12 speed mens blue 27" bike #4533042
Rallye Select pink/white/purple girls Bike
#R1303TR6E101C
Scwinn Caliente blue boys 26" 10speed bike
#GQ564534
Freespirit Physiofit Maroon bike #606422461
Murray Ail Terrain white/pink girls #44X1231
Roadmaster Blue/white girls #506T5057
Roycc Union Cascadia girls 12 speed red bike
Team Rally 10 speed red
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#94-6174
#94-6254
#94-6422
#94-6756
#94-6773
#94-6934
#94-6992
#94-7003
#94-7054
#94-7115
#94-7122
#94-7143
#94-7144
#94-7180
#94-7437
#94-7507
#94-5281
Specialized Hard Rock blue men's 15 speed #KOG5878
Roadmaster Something Special girls purple 1 speed
#K9793395
Trendz purple/pink 20" Mt bike #SB931 000
Redridge Magna 10 speed boys red Mt Bike
Ram Murry Street Read Boys 19" Chrome #N7471536
Huffy Orange Boys 18 speed Mt bike #HC 1147934
Schuck Olympian Orange mens 10 speed #HA 797972
Rampar R01027 Blue 10 speed #M0578312651
Bianchi 10 speed redlblack #2E68445
Mainstreet Mt bike pink/black
Sears Girls 26" blue #503478980
Cascadia Girls pink 1 speed
Huffy Capri 10 girls 24" 10 speed #C8312426874
Roadmaster Chrome bike
Huffy boys black Motocross bike #HC41540 15
Cascadia Ridge Rider 18 speed blue #W9300J0525
Huffy Streetheat boys purple 12 speed Mt bike
2. Public Works Department
Request permission to surplus the following vehicles:
Unit
No.
P022A 1990
P022B 1992
P024B 1992
P025A 1990
P026A 1990
P028B 1992
P039A 1991
P041A 1990
6408A 1968
Description Serial Number
Chevrolet Caprice
Ford Crown Victoria
Ford Crown Victoria
Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet Caprice
Ford Crown Victoria
Chevrolet Caprice
Dodge Dynasty
Ford GVW
Flusher Truck
1G1BL5476LR129826
2F ACP72WXNX195896
FACP72W6NX195894
GIBL547XLR130431
1 G IBL54 7XLR129361
2F ACP72W5NX203872
1G1BL5370MR126147
IB3XC46RLD854033
C76EUD42749
License
Number
8506D
2729D
12730D
08505D
08502D
2735D
10348D
10 169D
D13615
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D. Utility Bill Adìustment
F4.5.2
1. Recommend approval of utility adjustments to Account No. 2.31.3910 for
$456.93 and Account Number 3.16.0130 for $1,242.21.
2. Recommend approval of utility adjustment to Account Number 2.31.2950
for the amount of$96.72.
3. Recommend approval of utility adjustment to the following account for the
amount of $71.99.
4. Recommend approval of utility bill adjustment to Account No. 2.19.3670
in the amount of$1,049.37.
E. Call for Hearing
F3.9
1. 1995 Budget
Request approval to call for a public hearing at the December 5, 1994
regular Council meeting to conduct a final budget hearing and to adopt the
City of Auburn 1995 Budget.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Bums to approve Consent
Agenda Items IV.A, IV.B as modified by the agenda modification, and IV.C through
IV.E.
Councilmember Haugen stated she has questions concerning Claim Nos. 96316 through
96848.
Councilmember Kurle amended his motion to remove IV.B.1 from the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Bums amended his second.
Councilmember Brothers requested Item No. IV.Al be removed from the Consent
Agenda and added to the November 21, 1994 City Council meeting agenda.
Councilmember Brothers explained he had requested transcripts of the October 17, 1994
City Council meeting and has not received them yet.
Councilmember Kurle amended his motion to postpone approval of Item IV. A 1 rrom the
Consent Agenda. Councilmember Bums amended his second.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Bums to postpone the
approval of the October 17, 1994 City Council minutes until the meeting of November 21,
1994.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Councilmember Haugen stated she has questions related to claims vouchers payable for
travel expenses. Mayor Booth asked Finance Director Thompson the effect of delaying
action on claims vouchers. Finance Director Thompson responded the checks for the
claims in question would not be released to the vendors. Councilmember Haugen stated
she did not oppose the checks being released, but wanted an explanation of the travel
expenses. Councilmember Barber stated the claims are carefully reviewed by the Finance
Committee and offered her assistance in answering Councilmember Haugen's questions.
Councilmember Haugen stated she will refer her questions to Councilmember Barber and
has no objection to considering the claims at this time.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Bums to approve Consent
Agenda Item IV.B.1.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
v. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A Application No. CUP0005-94
03.10.1
City Council to consider the request of Craig Thielberg for a Conditional Use
Permit for a personal service shop located at 862 East Main Street in a RO,
Residential Office, zone.
Motion by Councilmember Bums, 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.
Councilmember Brothers requested an explanation of a "personal service shop".
Senior Planner Lynn Rued stated it is a beauty salon.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 4695
F2.4.9, LID 348
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington; ordering the
improvement of Main Street from Auburn Avenue to B Street Southwest
in the City (Street Improvement No. 315), all in accordance with
Resolution No. 2556 of the City Council; establishing Local Improvement
District No. 348 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 for the issuance and sale of
local improvement district warrants redeemable in cash or other short-term
financing and local improvement district bonds.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Bums to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4695.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 4707
03.4.1.21
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving reimbursement of funds in the amount of thirteen thousand two
hundred ninety-seven and 00/100 dollars, ($13,297), and authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with Seattle-King County
Department of Public Health to accept the reimbursement funds for
implementation of a portion of the educational element of the Local
Hazardous Waste Management Program.
Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Councilmember Haugen to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4707.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Acting City Attorney Reynolds requested Section IV, Duration,
Amendments and Termination of the Agreement authorized by Ordinance
No. 4707 be amended to reflect a definitive term as opposed to the
"indefinite" term proposed by the County.
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Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Councilmember Haugen to
amend Section IV, Duration, Amendments and Termination, on page 5 of
the Agreement to read, "This agreement shall be for one year and shall
renew automatically for annual terms unless terminated at any time by
either party."
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 2510
A3.13.2, A3.13.8
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Construction Easement
and Mill Pond Regional Storm Water Facility and Park Improvements
Agreement between the City of Auburn and Henderson Development, Inc.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Kurle to
adopt Resolution No. 2510.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 2561
F4.3
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing proposed fees and charges at Mountain View Cemetery as
authorized by Auburn City Code Section 2.72.300 entitled "Cemetery Fees
and Charges."
Motion by Councilmember Bums, second by Councilmember Barber to
adopt Resolution No. 2561.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 2563
F2.4.9, LID 346
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
declaring the its intention to order the improvement of sidewalks,
driveways, handicap ramps, curb cuts and other improvements related
thereto and to create a Local Improvement District to be known as Local
Improvement District No. 346 to assess a part of the cost and expense of
carrying out those improvements against the properties specially benefited
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thereby, and notifying all persons who desire to object to the improvements
to appear and present their objections at a hearing before the City Council
to be held on December 5, 1994.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Bums to
adopt Resolution No. 2563.
Councilmember Borden requested information regarding the areas to be
improved. Public Works Director Currie stated improvements will not be
made in all areas but primarily in the major transportation areas serving
schools, shopping centers, parks, etc. In response to a question rrom
Councilmember Borden, Public Works Director Currie responded
improvements will be made in those areas where curbs and gutters already
exist; 8th Street will not be improved as it does not have curbs and gutters.
Project Engineer Jack Locke explained the maps prepared by the
Engineering staff depict the areas to be improved and other areas of
priority but which are beyond the scope of this improvement project. In
response to a question from Councilmember Borden, Project Engineer
Locke explained the notice requirement for the public hearing on the LID is
fifteen days notice prior to the hearing date, and notice will be mailed to all
owners of record.
Councilmember Wagner expressed his concern that the maps were
transmitted via an agenda modification rather than with the agenda packet
which would have allowed Council members to review the maps over the
weekend. Councilmember Wagner requested it be a matter of policy that
maps accompany requests for call for hearing. Councilmember Wagner
spoke in favor of this project to improve pedestrian safety.
Councilmember Haugen requested assurance that sufficient wheelchair
ramps will be installed as part of the project. Public Works Director Currie
offered his assurance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 2565
A3.13.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Culvert, Drainage, and
Road Easement and Agreement with Puget Sound Power and Light
Company.
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Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Kurle to
adopt Resolution No. 2565.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Resolution No. 2567
A1.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
ratifying amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies for King County
("Phase II").
Motion by Councilmember Bums, second by Councilmember Borden to
adopt Resolution No. 2567.
Councilmember Kurle questioned how the Countywide Planning Policies
came to include the provision that "a City Council which does not take
action on ratification within the 90 day period is deemed to have ratified."
Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Lisa Clausen explained in 1991 when
the interlocal agreement was written to create the Growth Management
Planning Council for King County, the jurisdictions agreed to the form of
ratification.
In response to a question from Councilmember Kurle, Planning and
Community Development Director Krauss explained City officials have
been very visible on the County committees responsible for drafting the
policies. Mr. Krauss stated the Resolution will serve as a vehicle to notify
the County of the City's concerns.
Councilmember Bums stated the process involving the Growth
Management Act is an ongoing concern with the Suburban Cities
Association.
Councilmember Haugen expressed her displeasure with the process.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
See Agenda Item VII.A2 for additional action taken on Ordinance No. 4707 at this time
on the agenda.
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VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed to Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. for approximately 40-60
minutes to discuss potential litigation and property acquisition which will probably
result in action.
The City Council reconvened at 9:45 p.m.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:45
p.m.
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Charles A. Booth, Mayor
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Robm Wohlhueter, City Clerk
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