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CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
December 5, 1994 7:30 p.m.
L CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute /
Mayor Booth called the ¡eting 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 Booth and members of the Auburn City Council as
follows: Pat Bums, Rich Wagner, Virginia Haugen, Trish Borden, Jeanne Barber, and
Don Kurle. Councilmember Stacey Brothers was excused.
Staff members present included Police Chief Dave Purdy, Fire Chief Bob Johnson,
Personnel Director Brenda Kennedy, Parks and Recreation Director Len Chapman,
Finance Director Victor Thompson, Public Works Director Frank Currie, City Engineer
Dennis Dowdy, Project Engineer Jack Locke, Planning and Community Development
Director Paul Krauss, Senior Planner Al Hicks, Senior Planner Bob Sokol, Associate
Planner Bee Sanders, Associate Planner Bill Mandeville, Intergovernmental Affairs
Manager Lisa Clausen, Acting City Attorney Mike Reynolds, City Clerk Robin
Wohlhueter, and Deputy City Clerk Dani Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a. South King County Community Network
Senior Planner Al Hicks made a brief presentation with regard to the
South King County Community Network. Mr. Hicks explained that
earlier this year the State passed legislation aimed at reducing and
preventing youth violence through the design and delivery of social
and health services to strengthen families and build stronger
communities. Mr. Hicks stated the legislation calls for a plan to
restructure children and family services in a way that will allow local
citizens to look at the problems that affect families and children, to
develop a comprehensive plan for addressing these problems and to
direct financial resources to the programs and services that best meet
the goals of the plan. This will be done at a local level by a series of
Community Public Health and Safety Networks. A South King
County Community Network is being formed as one of seven such
networks in King County.
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Senior Planner Hicks stated the South County Network is the largest of
the networks and will cover approximately 900 square miles and
600,000 residents. The Network must be governed by a volunteer
group comprised of 23 citizens who represent the diversity of the
South County community. Thirteen members of the Network
volunteer group will be chosen by specific organizations; three by
King County, three by the thirteen cities, three by the eight school
districts, and three by local chambers of commerce. In addition, one
high school student will be selected from among student organizations.
These Network members may not serve in health, education, social
service, or justice system organizations in a decision-making capacity.
The remaining 10 Network members will be selected from among
candidates who represent the following: local government; locally
based State service providers; tribal organizations; parks and
recreation programs; law enforcement agencies; superior court judges;
South County based private, social, educational and health services
providers and broad based non-secular organizations.
Senior Planner Hicks announced there will be a series of meetings
held December 8, 1994 in the South County for those interested in
serving on the 23-member South County Network, and one of the
meetings will be held at Auburn City Hall beginning at 7:00 p.m. Mr.
Hicks explained persons interested in serving on the Network can
obtain an application form from the Planning Department which,
when completed, must be submitted to the South County branch of the
United Way.
Councilmember Kurle asked for a description of the geographic
boundaries of the South County Network. Mr. Hicks stated the
Network boundaries include the eight school districts of Auburn,
Enumclaw, Federal Way, Highline, Kent, Renton, South Central
(Tukwila), and Maple Valley.
Councilmember Kurle questioned the purpose of the Network. Senior
Planner Hicks stated it provides a grass roots effort to reduce factors
that contribute to the occurrence of youth violence.
b. Highwav 18 Project
City Engineer Dennis Dowdy made a brief presentation regarding the
Highway 18 Project. City Engineer Dowdy stated the SR 18 Project is
a State project, and is being sponsored under a public/private
enterprise program approved by the 1993 State Legislature. Mr.
Dowdy said the purpose of the public/private enterprise program is to
fund those projects which are not currently funded by the State, but are
projects that must be accomplished to service the area. Mr. Dowdy
stated the estimated cost of the SR 18 Project, which includes
widening of Highway 18 to four lanes from Auburn to the Interstate 90
interchange, is $400 million. Mr. Dowdy stated as of now, the State
can predict funding through the year 2003 at $180 million for the SR
18 Project. The SR 18 Project is one of six State-authorized projects.
It is being used to test the public/private enterprise program to obtain
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the funding to accomplish the project. Mr. Dowdy explained the State
is now negotiating with a private consortium for a franchise agreement
which includes elements such as the amount of tolls to be collected to
recover the developers' investment. Mr. Dowdy advised the State is
conducting public meetings with regard to the SR 18 Project,
including meetings tonight, and December 6 and 7, 1994.
2. Appointments - None.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications were transmitted as correspondence under Agenda Item Nos.
ILC.2 and ILC.3 relating to LID 346.
Councilmember Kurle questioned the second piece of correspondence transmitted by the
agenda modification which is a memorandum listing individuals who did not receive a
notice of public hearing on LID No. 346 due to postal delivery problems.
Councilmember Kurle asked whether the individuals listed received the required notice.
City Clerk Wohlhueter explained public notices were mailed by certified mail to the
property owners listed on the rolls ofthe King County Assessor as required by law.
Councilmember Wagner questioned whether some of the property owners did not
receive prior notice of the hearing because of the failure to receive the certified mail.
City Clerk Wohlhueter explained that may be true in some cases, but attempts have been
made to send courtesy copies of the notice of hearing to property owners not currently
reflected on the rolls of the King County Assessor, but known by the City to have
changed.
Councilmember Wagner requested that every effort be made to contact persons affected
by the LID even though the City has satisfied its legal requirement to provide notice.
Acting City Attorney Mike Reynolds announced there is an additional agenda
modification to include Resolution No. 2578 under Item No. VILB.8. Resolution No.
2578 will amend Resolution No. 2521 which authorized the execution of a Payback
Agreement between the City and Ron and Elaine Wagers. Acting City Attorney
Reynolds explained Resolution No. 2521 included an exhibit of a computer generated
map which included a yellow line indicating the boundaries of the properties affected by
the Payback Agreement. However, the yellow line was not legible by the copying
techniques of the King County recording office. In order to correct this, staff is
submitting a resolution with a new exhibit containing a bold black line and tax parcel
numbers identified. Acting City Attorney Reynolds requested the Resolution be
considered as part of tonight's agenda in order to record the Payback Agreement with its
revised exhibit as soon as possible.
ll. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. 1995 Final Budget Hearing
F3.9
The City of Auburn will conduct a public hearing to receive comments and
suggestions with regard to the 1995 Final Budget.
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Mayor Booth opened the public hearing on the 1995 Final Budget hearing.
Finance Director Thompson gave a brief presentation ofthe 1995 Final Budget.
Mr. Thompson explained the budget is a conservative budget, and although the
Supermall is under construction and the Incredible Universe Store is open, no
commitments to a level of service will be made until the revenues are received.
Mr. Thompson also stated the 1995 Final Budget provides for adequate reserves
and includes program improvements which lay the groundwork for increased
services when the revenues develop. He also stated a mid-year budget
adjustment is planned if the revenues are received and the need for services
develops.
Finance Director Thompson explained the baseline budget is an increase of
3.7% over the 1994 Budget. The budget includes approximately $350,000 in
program improvements primarily for a temporary fire effort and additional
police officers, which brings the 1995 Budget increase to 5.3%. Finance
Director Thompson stated the projected 1995 General Fund Ending Fund
Balance is $2 million.
Finance Director Thompson explained the General Fund Revenues are
budgeted at $23 million which is a 6.1% increase and includes modest revenue
from the Supermall in the amount of $650,000.
Finance Director Thompson reviewed the Capital Budget which includes Street
Construction in the amount of approximately $3 million, Parks capital
improvements in the amount of $917,000, Municipal Services Building
improvements in the amount of $571,000, and the Enterprise Funds.
Stacy Clark, 321 G Street S.E., Auburn, WA
Ms. Clark asked for clarification on the increase in police services contained in
the 1995 Budget. Police Chief Purdy stated the program improvements include
hiring two additional officers to provide policing services to the Supermall
area. Ms. Clark asked whether the budget includes funding for street repair.
Public Works Director Currie stated the City typically spends $2 million
annually for street repairs, and this will remain the same for 1995.
Council member Kurle questioned whether the program improvements include
additional computer equipment for the Police Department. Chief Purdy
confirmed the program improvements include a computer system upgrade
which will better facilitate police response time.
There were no further requests for participation in the 1995 Final Budget
hearing.
Motion by Councilember Barber, second by Councilmember Borden to close
the hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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2. Local Improvement District No. 346
F2.4.9
The City of Auburn adopted Resolution No. 2563 that declared its intention to
form LID No. 346 to make sidewalk, driveway, handicap ramp, and curb cut
and other improvements related, to assess a part of the cost and expense of
those improvements against the property in that district specially benefited.
The improvements consist of seven separate units, specifically Boundary Units
A, B, C, D, E, F and G are located in the city of Auburn.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing on Local Improvement District No. 346
(LID No. 346).
Project Engineer Jack Locke explained the areas of the LID improvements are
north of Highway 18 and east of Auburn Way. Mr. Locke stated this LID will
fill in ten miles of sidewalks on major walking routes, and consist of 13,900
feet of new sidewalks and about 80 wheelchair ramps. The LID affects 154
assessments, and requires the acquisition of property for right of way. Mr.
Locke stated staff have held neighborhood meetings, distributed two
informational letters, mailed a courtesy preliminary assessment notice last
spring, and mailed notices of tonight's public hearing by certified mail. Mr.
Locke stated the project will be funded as follows: City contribution, $302,000,
LID proceeds, $354,055, and HUD Block Grant, $128,000. The HUD Block
Grant portion will be used to install wheelchair ramps and fund low-income
grants. To date, 21 low income grant requests have been processed and
approved in the amount of $34,040, and the program is still open for further
requests.
Project Engineer Locke stated that after the conclusion of the hearing and later
in the agenda, the City Council will consider Ordinance No. 4708 which orders
the formation of LID 346 and initiates a 30-day protest period. At the end of
the 30-day protest period and provided there is not a 60% protest, the LID
proceeds. After construction of the project is complete, the City Council will
conduct a hearing on the final assessment roll.
Councilmember Wagner asked when the low income assistance application
process closes. Project Engineer Locke stated provided sufficient funding
exists, applications can be considered up until approval of the final assessment
roll.
Councilmember Haugen asked if the affected property owners were advised of
the availability of low-income assistance. Project Engineer Locke stated
information on the low-income assistance was mailed to all the affected
property owners.
Councilmember Haugen asked if wheelchair ramps will be installed on 12th
Street S.E. Project Engineer Locke stated the 80 wheelchair ramps are
identified in the LID project. This includes ramps on 12th Street S.E.
Project Engineer Locke explained that property owners have the option of
constructing their own sidewalk.
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Ken Liesmaki, 908 9th Street N.E., Auburn, W A
Mr. Liesmaki stated the street he lives on is one block long and dead ends both
ways. Mr. Liesmaki expressed his protest of the LID as there is very little foot
traffic on the street, and there are only three houses on the block.
Mildred Danner, 1002 22nd Street N.E., Auburn, WA
Mrs. Danner stated several years ago the City used the right-of-way along her
house to put in a new water line, curb, narrow walk, and a new roadway. Mrs.
Danner said she thought the City would use the right-of-way for a sidewalk,
but a bicycle lane was installed instead. Mrs. Danner said the City assured her
no sidewalk would be installed in the future. Mrs. Danner expressed her
opposition to the City now asking the property owner to pay for the sidewalk.
Ms. Danner stated the bicycle lane is rarely used. In response to a question
from Councilmember Kurle, Ms. Danner explained the bike lane is on the
north side of the street opposite her home. She suggested the City take out the
bicycle lane and use the area for the new sidewalk.
Councilmember Haugen asked Ms. Danner if the sidewalk will affect her front
yard or side yard. Mrs. Danner stated the sidewalk would be installed along
her front yard.
Public Works Director Currie described the existing curb and retaining wall
along Mrs. Danner's property. Mr. Currie stated the retaining wall is at the
property line and there is approximately 18 inches between the curb and the
retaining wall. The new sidewalks will be 5 feet wide and if the area between
the curb and the retaining wall is 18 inches, an additional 3-1/2 feet will be
needed to construct the sidewalk.
Mrs. Danner asked if there is any way she can be excluded from the LID.
Acting City Attorney Reynolds explained LID No. 346 is comprised of several
units. Mr. Reynolds stated the law provides if 60% of the property owners
protest the LID, the City cannot proceed with the LID. Acting City Attorney
Reynolds requested that those persons protesting the LID submit their protest in
written form with their name, the LID number, their assessment number, and
signature to the City Clerk.
Acting City Attorney Reynolds clarified his comments by stating the City
Council is not required by law to remove a unit from the LID, but it is the
Council's option to eliminate a unit from the LID. Acting City Attorney
Reynolds stated Mrs. Danner and other property owners affected by LID No.
346 still have an opportunity to protest the LID.
Councilmember Wagner stated it is still at the discretion of the City Council
whether to honor the protests.
Public Works Director Currie advised the City's right-of-way agent has been
making preliminary contacts with property owners regarding right-of-way
acquisition.
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Steve Fant, 19831 S.E. 370th Place, Auburn
Mr. Fant stated he owns property on Auburn Way North. Mr. Fant questioned
why some parcels on Auburn Way North such as Scarff Motors and St. Vincent
dePaul are not included in the LID. Mr. Fant stated many of the properties
north of 16th Street already have asphalt to the curb where people walk. Mr.
Fant protested the LID stating the money could be better spent on street
maintenance.
Councilmember Burns asked why the section of Auburn Way North referred to
by Mr. Fant is not included in the LID. Public Works Director Currie stated
that section of Auburn Way North has been held out of the LID. A street
widening project is planned for the area which will include installation of
sidewalks, he said.
Stacy Clark, 321 G Street S.E., Auburn, WA
Ms. Clark stated she has not received any information about previous meetings
on the LID. Ms. Clark stated she is concerned with issues of financing and
payment plans on the LID, the interest rate, sidewalk codes, and maintenance
related to the sidewalks. Ms. Clark expressed concern with speeding in her
neighborhood. Ms. Clark requested improvements be made in crosswalks to
make it safer for children walking to school. Ms. Clark requested handouts on
the financial aspect of the LID and the maintenance responsibility. Ms. Clark
stated the stop sign at 4th and G Street S.E. is in poor condition and requested
it be improved. Ms. Clark stated she is not opposed to an LID to construct
sidewalks, but she would like to see the paperwork related to the LID.
Bob Coats, 31967 36th Avenue S.W., Federal Way, WA
Mr. Coats stated he and his wife own commercial property at 2236 Auburn
Way North. Mr. Coats stated his business is frequented by various sized
automobiles and trucks. Mr. Coats said his property is asphalt to the street. Mr.
Coats requested information on maintenance and asked if there is a cap on the
assessment amount. Public Works Director Currie stated there is no cap, but
Public Works staff have been fairly accurate on the estimates. Project Engineer
Locke stated if the project goes forward after 30 days, staff will contact Mr.
Coats to obtain his request for design of his sidewalk and driveway. Mr. Coats
also expressed concern with whether the construction would prohibit access to
his business and effectively shut down his business for a length of time. Project
Engineer Locke stated staff will work to accommodate businesses such as Mr.
Coats'. Mr. Coats asked who is responsible for maintenance of the sidewalk
and driveway. Public Works Director Currie advised the adjacent property
owner is responsible for maintenance of a public sidewalk. Mr. Coats requested
a list ofthe properties and property owners in Unit G ofthe LID. Public Works
Director Currie offered to provide the information to Mr. Coats this evening.
Councilmember Borden asked Mr. Coats if the asphalt in front of his business
is all driveway or if there is a curb. Mr. Coats explained a 21 foot curb was
installed in the middle of two approximate 30-foot driveways on either side.
Councilmember Borden asked the reason for taking out asphalt and putting in
concrete. Public Works Director Currie stated it is due to the City's sidewalk
standards and grade.
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Ron Potts, 514 0 Street N.E., Auburn, W A
Mr. Potts stated if the purpose of the LID is to construct sidewalks for safer
access to parks and schools, then the sidewalks should continue all the way up
to M Street from 6th Street N.E. Mr. Potts requested a list of the other property
owners in Unit C. Mr. Potts stated there is a property across the street from his
which borders a park and whose owner has not been required to con~truct a
sidewalk. Public Works Director Currie said he would check into this matter.
Geraldine Taylor, 1602 6th Street N.E., Auburn, W A
Ms. Taylor asked for clarification of a five foot easement through her property.
Acting City Attorney Reynolds stated if the City holds an easement through her
property, the City can use her property for a limited purpose such as installation
of utilities or sidewalks. Mr. Reynolds state the property owner cannot do
anything inconsistent with the purpose of the easement. Mr. Reynolds further
explained the law provides that the adjacent property owner is responsible for
the sidewalk. Ms. Taylor stated there is little foot traffic adjacent to her house,
and there are other areas in the city where they are needed more.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Kurle to close
the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Commuter Rail Station Siting Study
03.4.1.23
If the Regional Transit Plan is accepted by the voters in the Spring of 1995,
Auburn has been identified to have a station on the proposed commuter rail
line. This hearing is being held as a result of a study conducted by the City of
Auburn to determine a preferred site for a commuter rail station within the city.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing on the Commuter Rail Station Siting
Study.
Associate Planner Bee Sanders made a presentation with regard to the
Commuter Rail Station Siting Study. Ms. Sanders reviewed the process used
for the siting study. Ms. Sanders stated the City received a grant from Metro
approximately a year ago to pursue suitable locations for commuter rail stations
in the City of Auburn in case the Regional Transit Plan is approved by the
voters in the spring of 1995. In March, 1994, the City hired the firm of Otak to
conduct the siting study on behalf of the City. At the same time, a 13-member
citizens committee was organized comprised of Auburn residents, business
owners, and Chamber of Commerce representatives. The objective was to
select a preferred rail station site on both the Union Pacific and the Burlington
Northern Railroad lines as it has not been determined which rail line will
provide service. After identifying four sites on the Burlington Northern line
and two sites on the Union Pacific line, the sites were then systematically rated
by three separate groups, the consultant, the citizens committee, and staff. The
result was the same for all three groups. The preferred site on the Burlington
Northern line is the downtown site located between Main Street and 3rd Street
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S.W. and B Street and C Street S.W., and the preferred site on the Union
Pacific line is adjacent to the Supermall. Ms. Sanders displayed a conceptual
architectural design for the downtown site. Ms. Sanders stated after the public
vote in 1995 a more detailed study will be conducted.
Michael Bocatch, 111 H Street S.E., Auburn, W A
Mr. Bocatch stated he favors the Burlington Northern site, although he didn't
favor this site in the beginning. Mr. Bocatch stated he changed his mind as a
result of hearsay about possible fuel contamination at the "old roundhouse" site.
Mr. Bocatch expressed concern that the tax payers are paying for the commuter
rail line while the railroad companies are not making a contribution.
Motion by Councilmember Bums, second by Council member Borden to close
the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Motion by Councilmember Bums, second by Councilmember Barber to
recommend the adoption of the Commuter Rail Station Siting Study and to
instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Resolution approving the
Study and adopting the Commuter Rail Station Study as an element of the
revised Comprehensive Plan when it is adopted.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. 1995 Consolidated Plan - Federal Housing Program
03.11.3
This public hearing is being held in order to obtain views and comments of
individual citizens, private and public agencies regarding the housing and
community development needs and strategies for the residents of Auburn.
Information gathered at this public hearing will be used in the development of
the 1995 Consolidated Plan for the City of Auburn.
Associate Planner Bill Mandeville made a brief presentation with regard to the
1995 Consolidated Plan. Mr. Mandeville explained the 1995 Consolidated
Plan is a community planning document required for the Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program. The
Consolidated Plan replaces the community planning documents for the Block
Grant Program as well as other HUD and federal funding programs. The
City's Consolidated Plan contains six chapters describing the planning
process, the community participation plan, a statistical portrayal of the City of
Auburn, a needs assessment of the housing and community development needs
of Auburn, long range housing and community development strategies, and a
one year action plan which will be added after the 1995 appropriations are
determined. Mr. Mandeville stated HUD requires the City to conduct a public
hearing on the Plan to allow interested individuals as well as other agencies the
opportunity to suggest revisions to the Plan prior to public review. Mr.
Mandeville reported no comments have been received to date. Mr. Mandeville
stated after tonight's public hearing, the Plan will be sent once more to the
Planning and Community Development Committee. On approximately
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December 19, 1994, the public review process will begin. After the public
review period is completed at the end of January, 1995, the City Council will be
asked to consider the Plan for adoption in February.
John Raeder, 4102 B Place, Auburn, W A
Mr. Raeder asked if the Consolidated Plan deals with low income housing.
Associate Planner Mandeville stated a section of the Plan talks about low
income housing, but it does not deal with building additional low income
housing or siting low income housing. Mr. Raeder said it was a concern
because there is already a high percentage of low income housing in the City of
Auburn, and as a representative of the Chamber of Commerce, he opposes
additional low income housing in Auburn.
Councilmember Wagner requested a copy of the list of agencies to whom the
Consolidated Plan was sent for comment.
Motion by Councilmember Bums, second by Council member Borden to close
the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Audience Participation
Mayor Booth asked for citizen participation.
Marv Farden, 2005 M Street S.E., Auburn, W A
Mrs. Farden asked when resurfacing of A Street will be complete, and whether the
layers of asphalt on Auburn Way South will be replaced. Public Works Director Currie
stated the asphalt on Auburn Way South at Cross Street will be replaced as weather
permits, probably by next spring. Public Works Director Currie stated A Street may be
included in the slurry seal project for next year. Mrs. Farden also requested police
patrol on M Street S.E. from 17th Street to 21st Street. Mrs. Farden said there have
been numerous accidents in that area. Mrs. Farden also had questions regarding the
auction of police evidence items. Police Chief Purdy stated the items that are available
for release, if they are not returned to an owner, are made available through the City's
auction. City Clerk Wohlhueter advised the City's auction is usually held in the summer
or fall and is advertised through the legal notices of the newspaper.
Cvril Van Selus, 20 Riverview Drive S.E., Auburn, W A
Mr. Van Selus spoke regarding the position of City Attorney and the restrictions of the
office regarding outside clients. Mr. Van Selus stated the expertise needed for the
position of City Attorney has changed greatly since the position was created. Mr. Van
Selus stated the person who fills the position of City Attorney should be experienced in
the areas of land management and use acts, environmental impact studies, natural
resource requirements, endangered species requirements, and endless County, State, and
Federal laws and regulations in order to effectively and economically represent the City.
Mr. Van Selus urged the Council to review the current legal expertise needs of the City.
Mr. Van Selus stated many of the cities today do not have the same restriction on the
office of City Attorney as Auburn does. Council member Kurle stated he would like to
address this issue at the end of tonight's meeting as he has a draft ordinance regarding
the position of City Attorney that he would like the Finance Committee to consider.
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Michael Bocatch, III H Street S.E., Auburn, W A
Mr. Bocatch stated the State's public meeting regarding the Highway 18 project will be
held locally on Wednesday night at the Kent Senior Center from 6-8:00 p.m. Mr.
Bocatch questioned the elimination of the right turn only lane on Auburn Way South at
4th Street S.E. Mr. Bocatch stated that the right turn only lane existed prior to the
railroad bridge replacement project, but it has now been eliminated. Mr. Bocatch also
reported he has routine cable outages on the weekends. Mr. Bocatch also asked for
enforcement of the numerous sandwich board signs within the city. Public Works
Director Currie advised that some of the signs are legal, while some are not. Mr. Currie
suggested Mr. Bocatch contact the City's Codes Compliance Officer regarding specific
signs in order to determine if they are in violation. Public Works Director Currie
advised the City receives periodic reports on cable outages in the City, and he will check
further on Mr. Bocatch's complaint. Public Works Director Currie advised the right
turn only lane at 4th Street S.E. and Auburn Way South had not been an official lane for
many years.
Councilmember Haugen requested a copy of the ordinance regarding sandwich board
signs. Public Works Director Currie stated he would provide a copy of the ordinance.
Councilmember Barber asked if the new railroad bridge over Auburn Way South will be
painted. Public Works Director Currie stated the bridge will remain its present color.
Public Works Director Currie stated the project called for artwork to be erected on the
bridge, however, grant funding for the artwork was not received.
C. Correspondence
03.1 ANXOOOI-92, F2.4.9, LID 346
A3.7.6
A.
1. Letter dated June 11, 1993 to the Honorable City Council from AIda H.
Wilkinson, Executive Secretary, regarding resolution and hearing decision on
File No. 1798-City of Auburn-NevitlDanielson Annexation.
2. Letter dated December 2, 1994 from George E. Williams of Bales & Williams
regarding a protest on LID No. 346, Assessment No. 139.
3. Memo dated December 5, 1994 to Robin Wohlhueter from Gayle Butcher with
regard to the Notices of Public Hearing for LID No. 346.
IlL COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Municipal Services
Vice Chair Wagner reported the Municipal Service Committee met November 21, 1994,
and considered a housing grant and the Cops Fast Program and discussed the Auburn
Community Fund. The regular committee meeting schedule for today at 4:30 p.m. was
canceled. The next Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for Monday, December
19, 1994 at 4:30 p.m.
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B. Plmming & Community Development
Chair Burns reported the Planning and Community Development Committee has not
met since the last City Council meeting. The next Planning and Community
Development Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 12, 1994 at 7:30
p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met November 28, 1994, and
considered the ISTEA grants, utility bill adjustments, and an update on the Cenex
contamination. The next Public Works Committee meeting is scheduled for December
12, 1994 at 5:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 7:00 p.m. and
considered various ordinances and resolutions as they appear on tonight's City Council
agenda and reviewed claims and payroll. The next meeting of the Finance Committee is
scheduled for Monday, December 19, 1994 at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Borden requested a correction to the November 21, 1994 Finance
Committee minutes. Council member Borden stated she was absent from that meeting
and the minutes reflect she made the second on the motion to approve claims and
payroll. Councilmember Kurle stated he made the second on the motion.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the October 17, 1994 regular Council meeting.
2. Minutes of the November 21, 1994 regular Council meeting.
3. Minutes of the November 2, Council Special Meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claim numbers 97166 through 97479 in the amount of $416,847.17 and dated
December 5, 1994.
2. Payroll numbers 210625 through 211055 in the amount of $643,925.99 and a
Direct Payroll Deposit Transmission in the amount of $67,341.73 for the pay
period covering 11/17/94 to 11/29/94 are approved for payment this 5th day of
December, 1994.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project No. 546
04.9.1 PR 546 Contract No. 94-09
Approve Final Pay Estimate to Blackline for PR 546, Contract No. 94-09 for
the 1994 Slurry Seal.
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2. Public Works Project No. 523
F2.4.9 LID 348, 04.9.1 PR 523
Request permission for the City to purchase light standards directly from the
supplier.
D. Utility Bill Adjustment
F4.5.2
1. Recommend denial of utility adjustment to Continental Village Apartments in
the amount of $892.05.
2. Recommend denial of utility adjustment to account #1.50.3750 for $125.20.
3. Recommend approval of utility bill adjustment to Account # 2.31.3820 for
$223.85 and Account #2.60.0150 for $788.76.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Bums to approve Consent Agenda
Item Nos. IV.A through IV.D.3.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
VI. NEW BUSINESS - None.
VIL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
Acting City Attorney Reynolds read the title of each ordinance out loud.
1. Ordinance No. 4708
F2.4.9 LID 346, 04.9.1 PR 513
An Ordinance ordering the improvements of sidewalks, driveways, handicap
ramps, curb cuts and other improvement related thereto, all in accordance with
Resolution No. 2563 of the City Council; establishing Local Improvement
District No. 346 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 Kurle to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4708.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Council member Haugen voted no.
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2. Ordinance No. 4712
F6.6.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
determining and fixing the amount to be raised by Ad Valorem Taxes for fiscal
year 1995 for the City of Auburn, Washington, pursuant to the provisions of
RCW 35A.33.135.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Borden to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4712.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Ordinance No. 4714
F5.4.4
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving federal ISTEA grant funds with local matching funds as provided in
the local agency agreement between the City and the Washington State
Department of Transportation to prepare and implement a city-wide bicycle
plan.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Bums to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4714.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Ordinance No. 4715
F5.4.4
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving federal ISTEA grant funds with local matching funds as provided in
the Local Agency Agreement between the City and the Washington State
Department of Transportation to prepare and implement a city-wide pavement
management system, including GIS, rating and recording data (Phase I).
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Council member Kurle to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4715.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
5. Ordinance No. 4716
03.1 ANXOOOl-92
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, annexing to the City three
parcels of property totaling 5.2 acres located contiguous to the eastern city
limits, just north of the Chinook Elementary School.
. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Borden to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4716.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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6. Ordinance No. 4717
F3.9
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting
the budget for the City of Auburn, Washington, for the year AD., 1995.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Borden to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No.4 717.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
B. Resolutions
Acting City Attorney Reynolds read the title of each Resolution out loud.
I. Resolution No. 2570
A3.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting
the 1995 Legislative Agenda and requesting the Mayor of the City of Auburn to
transmit said package to members of the Washington State Legislature 1995
Legislative Package.
Motion by Councilmember Bums, second by Council member Barber to adopt
Resolution No. 2570.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 2572
F5.2.13
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an application for eligible
projects for consideration of Community Economic Evaluation Board (CERB)
funding.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Haugen to
adopt Resolution No. 2572.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 2573
A1.4.l, A3.16.1O
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn to execute a
Professional Services Contract for Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem Services
between the City and Byron H. Ward.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Borden to adopt
Resolution No. 2573.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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4. Resolution No. 2574
A1.4.1, A3.16.1O
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn to execute a
Professional Services Contract for Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem Services
between the City and David G. Kontos.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Borden to adopt
Resolution Nos. 2574, 2575, and 2576.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
5. Resolution No. 2575
A1.4.1, A3.16.1O
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn to execute a
Professional Services Contract for Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem Services
between the City and Carole A. Grayson.
See Item No. VILB.4 of these minutes for action on Resolution No. 2575.
6. Resolution No. 2576
A1.4.1, A3.16.1O
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn to execute a
Professional Services Contract for Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem Services
between the City and Jay V. White.
See Item No. VILB.4 of these minutes for action on Resolution No. 2576.
7. Resolution No. 2577
A2.5
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement for Telephone
Services between the City of Auburn and Wiltel Communications Systems for
the purpose of upgrading the City's Telephone System and Maintenance
Agreement.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Kurle to adopt
Resolution No. 2577.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
8. Resolution No. 2578
A3.13.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Resolution No. 2521 Exhibit "A" to add a highlighting in bold to allow the
description to be readable to the recorder and to provide tax parcel numbers for
the identification for the Payback Agreement between the City and Ronald L.
Wagers and Elaine V. Wagers, husband and wife.
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Acting City Attorney Reynolds displayed a copy of the revised Exhibit A.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Burns to adopt
Resolution No. 2578.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Councilmember Kurle stated he requested and received a draft ordinance regarding the
City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney positions for the City of Auburn from Mayor
Booth. Councilmember Kurle requested the Finance Committee address the Ordinance
at its next meeting and forward a recommendation to the City Council.
VIIL MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Booth questioned whether a date should be set for a meeting of the Council Committee on
Committees. Councilmember Kurle asked that those Councilmembers who believe a meeting of
the Committee on Committees is necessary to discuss Committee reassignments to please leave a
note in his mail box, and a meeting will be scheduled.
Acting City Attorney Reynolds reported on the litigation regarding the proposed thoroughbred
racetrack. Mr. Reynolds advised CAPOW has appealed the King County Superior Court
decision, and the City has requested the matter go directly to the Supreme Court of the State of
Washington thereby bypassing the Court of Appeals and in order to expedite the matter.
A. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the regular meeting to Executive Session in order to discuss
personnel matters. Mayor Booth indicated the Executive Session may take 40 minutes
and action is anticipated as a result.
The meeting reconvened at 10:35 p.m.
Councilmember Barber moved to adopt the City's salary recommendation for the unaffiliated
compensation plan, as established pursuant to Auburn City Code 2.88, effective January 1, 1995,
to continue to contribute toward health care premiums at the current rate, and offer the Pacific
Health PPO Plan to all eligible employees as a choice of health care plans effective January 1,
1995. Councilmember Bums seconded the motion.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Bums to approve a 3.5% average
increase for cost of living for Department Directors, including recommended adjustments and
personnel review, effective January 1, 1995, and to approve a 2.2% cost of living increase for the
Mayor's position effective January 1, 1995.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting adjourned at 10: 40
p.m.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor
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Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk
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