HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-03-1995 CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Fla.a Salute
Mayor Booth 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 Charles A. Booth and members, of
the Auburn City Council as follows: Pat Burns, 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 & Recreation
Director Len Chapman, Finance Director Victor Thompson, Public Works
Director Frank Currie, Planning & Community Development Director Paul
Krauss, Acting City Attorney Michael Reynolds, Assistant City Attorney
Judith Ausman, and City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a. Employee of the Year for 1994
Mayor Charles A. Booth announced Arnie Galli, Cemetery
Coordinator, as the 1994 Employee of the Year. Mr. Galli
has served as the City's Cemetery Coordinator for eight
years, and is active in many community organizations.
Mayor Booth noted the Employee of Year plaque will be
placed in the Council Chambers with Arni Galli's name
included.
2. Appointments
a. Boards and Commissions
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City Council to confirm the reappointments of the following
City of Auburn Boards and Commissions:
Mayor Booth read each Board and Commission
reappointment. He added the Library Board appointment as
part of Agenda Modifications.
Park Board Term Expires
Mary Caldwell December 31, 1997
Koji Norikane December 31, 1997
Cal Scarff December 31, 1997
Arts Commission
Herman Ansingh December 31, 1997
Bonnie Egbert December 31, 1997
Don Gardner December 31, 1997
Lynn Norman December 31, 1997
White River Historical Society Board
Shirley Rodarte December 31, 1997
Steve Trott December 31, 1997
Cemetery Board
Les Carter December 31, 1999
Library Board
Nancy Colson December 31, 1999
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to
confirm the appointments of the Boards and Commission as read by
Mayor Booth.
Under discussion, Councilmember Brothers wondered who Lynn Norman
and Les Carter were. Mayor Booth referred Councilmember Brothers to
the background information provided in the packet.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
D. A¢lenda Modifications
Agenda modifications were distributed to the Mayor and members
of Auburn City Council prior to the meeting this evening. Mayor
Booth noted the modifications include the following: an addition
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under I.C.2.A adding a Library Board reappointment; adds Council
Agenda item I.D to the agenda; transmits five letters regarding LID
346, one letter regarding the Lakeland Hills development, and one
letter regarding Ordinance No. 4721 under II.C.19-25; transmits
Public Works Committee Minutes under Ill. C; and adds Ordinance
No. 4721 under VII.A.5 and Resolution No. 2587 under VII. B.6.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearincls - None.
B. Audience Participation
Mayor Booth asked for citizen padicipation in tonight's meeting.
Joseph L. Kaufman 38015 276th Avenue S.E, Enumclaw, WA
Joseph L. Kaufman introduced himself, his son, Joseph L. Kaufman, Jr.,
and Connie Beckman.
Mr. Kaufman, Jr. distributed a summary of his comments to the City
Council. He expressed concern about opening a small business, a tire
store, in Auburn located at 3209 Auburn Way South. Mr. Kaufman
explained they signed a lease for five years at $3,000 per month. Prior to
signing the lease, he said, they checked with the Planning & Development
Department. Mr. Kaufman inquired about opening a tire store, and was
informed by the receptionist, after a check with the Inspector, there were
no problems with the location of his business. Mr. Kaufman said he was
referred to the Fire Department. Mr. Kaufman said Dave Smith, Assistant
Fire Marshall, warned him about storage requirements of more than
10,000 tires. He assured Dave Smith he had no intention of storing such
a large quantity of tires. Mr. Kaufman explained he applied for the proper
license, and was shocked to received a letter dated December 16, 1994
informing him the City is unable to process his business registration
because the business activity is not an approved use in a C-N zone,
Neighborhood Shopping District.
Mr. Kaufman, Mr. Kaufman, Jr., and Connie Beckman pleaded with the
Council for guidance and consideration in this matter.
Connie Beckman - 5630 Orca Drive SE, Tacoma, WA
Connie Beckman is the property owner located at 3209 Auburn Way
South, previously Jessie's furniture. Ms. Beckman bought the building in
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1987. She said the zoning changed on her property in 1989 without her
knowledge. Ms. Beckman wondered if there was something she could do.
Councilmember Brothers questioned Ms. Beckman with regard to zoning
on her property. Councilmember Brothers asked Planning Director
Krauss what the appropriate uses in a C-1. Mr. Krauss responded the C-
1 zone classification noted on a map Ms. Beckman refers to is from prior
zoning classifications. Mr. Krauss pointed out the rezone on Ms.
Beckman's property occurred in 1987 when the zoning ordinance was
redrafted for the entire city.
Mr. Krauss explained the uses allowed in a C-N zone. He said the C-N
zone is designed to serve a local neighborhood community with retail
stores such as real estate offices, small grocery stores, banks, bakery, ice
cream parlors, personal service shops, and professional offices. Mr.
Krauss stated C-N zoning requirements are restrictive to auto service. He
said what you can have in this zone is a convenience store that has gas
pumps as an accessory use. Mr. Krauss clarified that the C-N zone does
not for allow auto tire service. Councilmember Brothers questioned what
is required for spot zoning from a C-N to Col. Mr. Krauss answered a C-3
zone would accommodate an auto tire store.
Councilmember Brothers asked if citizens are routinely referred to the
Assistant Fire Marshall Dave Smith. Fire Chief Johnson answered yes.
He said they frequently advise business owners of the impacts of the fire
code on a proposed business location.
Acting City Attorney Michael Reynolds recommended Mr. Kaufman apply
for a rezone. Mr. Reynolds explained the rezone application is taken to
the Hearing Examiner, a quasi-judicial process,and then it is referred to
the City Council. Mr. Reynolds cautioned the Council in taking testimony
tonight with regard to the subject property.
Mr. Kaufman clarified he currently is in the tire business. Councilmember
Haugen urged Mr. Kaufman to pursue options with regard to his proposed
business. Ms. Beckman and Mr. Kaufman submitted comments with
regard to the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance
as it relates to the tire business application. Mr. Kaufman described his
experience when applying for the business registration.
Paul Krauss, Planning & Community Development Director, reported his
staff investigated the application for business registration for JJ Tire &
Wheel. Mr. Krauss stated the question of zoning did not come up during
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initial discussions. He said the business registration application was
routed to departments for review and approval. Mr. Krauss stated it is at
this time when problems like this surface.
Discussions centered around options of a variance, conditional use
permit, and other uses defined in other zoning classifications.
Councilmember Wagner requested a reexamination of the C-N zone and
a conditional use permit that would be applicable within the zone. Mr.
Krauss commented the tire business is an approved use in another
district. Mr. Krauss concluded the rezone application is the appropriate
process for Mr. Kaufman, Mr. Kaufman Jr., and Ms. Beckman to proceed
with.
Councilmember Burns explained we cannot instruct staff to not enforce
the law. Councilmember Burns noted the Council sets policy, and reviews
what city government has done to ensure they are following the policies
and rules.
Acting City Attorney Reynolds informed the applicant that a variance will
not work because it is gained for changes in topographical features on a
piece of real property. Mr. Reynolds suggested Mr. Kaufman pursue a
rezone application.
Bob Coats - 319 36th Avenue SW, Federal Way, WA
Bob Coats, property owner in Boundary Unit G of LID 346 located on
Auburn Way South, stated 27-letters of protest are on file with regard to
LID 346. He said this represents 70%. Mr. Coats asked what happens
now?
Councilmember Wagner reported the Public Works Committee will review
the letters of protest, and make a recommendation to the City Council.
Public Works Director stated staff has not evaluated all the protest letters,
and that the City's bond counsel will make a determination.
Peter B. Lewis - 802 45th Street N.E., Auburn WA
Peter B. Lewis, 1 st Vice President of the Greater Auburn Area Chamber
of Commerce, stated he supports Ordinance No. 4721. He commented
that Ordinance No. 4721 is a common sense solution to a problem we
have that puts Auburn in line with the majority of the cities in the state of
Washington.
John Raeder 4102 B Place, Auburn, WA
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John Raeder referred to a letter he wrote to all Councilmembers except
Councilmember Kurle. Mayor Booth noted all Councilmembers received a
copy of the letter. Mr. Raeder feels it is important to have skilled,
reputable legal representation, and urged passage of Ordinance No.
4721.
C. Correspondence
1. A letter dated December 13, 1994 addressed to City of Auburn
Director of Public Works from Mark J. Harkey with regard to LID
No. 346.
2. A letter dated December 16, 1994 addressed to Auburn City lerk
from Gerald R. Harris regarding LID No. 346.
3. A letter dated December 21, 1994 addressed to Auburn City Clerk
from K. L. Doxon regarding LID No. 346.
4. A letter dated December 21, 1994 addressed to Auburn City Clerk
from Donald D. Small regarding LID No. 346.
5. A letter dated December 16, 1994 addressed to Auburn City Clerk
from Peter T. and Sandy Jouflas regarding LID No. 346.
6. A letter dated December 16, 1994 addressed to Auburn City Clerk
from Charlean Vandersanden, President of V.S.R. Corporation,
regarding LID No. 346.
7. A letter dated December 19, 1994 addressed to Auburn City Clerk
from James T. Roberts regarding LID No. 346.
8. A letter dated December 19, 1994 addressed to Auburn City Clerk
from Larry and Vestia Trambitas regarding LID No. 346.
9. A letter dated December 20, 1994 addressed to Auburn City Clerk
from Patricia J. Severson regarding LID No. 346.
10. A letter dated December 20, 1994 addressed to City of Auburn
from Harry and Mattie Gilliam regarding LID No. 346.
11. A letter dated December 21, 1994 addressed to Auburn City Clerk
from Jimmy J. Harkey regarding LID No. 346.
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12. A letter dated December 16, 1994 addressed to Auburn City Clerk
from S. Anne Fitzsimmons regarding LID No. 346.
13. Correspondence received December 22, 1994 by the City Clerk
from Shirley Fields Bennett regarding LID No. 346.
14. A letter dated December 13, 1994 to the City of Auburn from
Menelio C. Umipig, Jr. regarding LID No. 346.
15. A letter received December 27, 1994 addressed to the Auburn City
Clerk from Harold and Mildred Danner and James and Joanne
Babcock regarding LID No. 346.
16. A letter received December 27, 1994 addressed to the Auburn City
Clerk from Harold J. Danher, Jr., Judith K Sroufe, Carolyn S.
Grennan, and Patricia J. Straub regarding LID No. 346.
17. A letter dated December 16, 1994 addressed to the Auburn City
Clerk from Carol J. Walker regarding LID No. 346.
18. A letter dated December 22, 1994 addressed to Auburn City Clerk
from John F. Henry and Erlene Henry regarding LID No. 346.
19. Letter dated December 22, 1994 to Mayor Charles A. Booth from
Mary J. Norman protesting LID 346
20. Letter received on December 29, 1994 from Bales & Williams
protesting LID 346, Assessment No. 139.
21. Letter dated January 3, 1995 to Auburn City Clerk from R.C.
Armstrong regarding City of Auburn LID 346.
22. Letter dated 1/3/95 to the Auburn City Clerk from R.C. Armstrong
regarding LID 346.
23. Letter dated December 30, 1994 to the Auburn City Clerk from Tom
Matson with regard to LID 346.*
24. The following letter relates to Application No. PLT0005-90,
PLT0006-90, and Application No. MIN0001-90.
25. Letter dated December 15, 1994 to Mayor Booth from Susan &
George Ryan regarding Application No. PLT0005-90, Application
No. PLT0006-90, and Application No. MIN0001-90.
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The following letter is related to Ordinance No. 4721.
26. Letter dated January 3, 1995 to Councilmember Barber,
Councilmember Borden, Councilmember Haugen, and
Councilmember Wagner regarding the proposed City Ordinance
No. 4721.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Brothers reported the Municipal Services Committee met at 4:30
p.m. prior to the meeting this evening. The next meeting will be held on
Tuesday, January 17, 1995 at 4:30 p.m.
B. Plannin.q & Community Development Committee
Chair Burns repoded the Planning & Community Development Committee
has not met since the last City Council meeting. The next regularly
scheduled meeting is scheduled for on Monday, January 9, 1995 at 7:30
p.m,
C. Public Works Committee
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met on December
27, 1994 to consider a number of items appearing on tonight's agenda
this evening. He recommended support of those items as they appear in
the agenda. Chair Wagner stated they discussed the potential for the
City to accept the private streets within the River Park area, and urged
support of this item as it comes before the Council. The next Public
Works Committee meeting will be held on January 9, 1995 at 5:30 p.m.
D. Finance Committee
Chair Barber noted the Finance Committee met this evening at 7:00 p.m.
prior to the City Council meeting. Chair Barber reported Ordinance No.
4721 was discussed. Ms. Barber passed out amendments to Ordinance
No. 4721 made at the Finance Committee meeting. She urged Council
support of the Ordinance as amended. Also recommended for approval
were the claims and vouchers, she said. The next meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Borden questioned whether or not the Planning &
Community Development Committee would conduct a workshop instead
of a meeting on January 9th. Councilmember Burns clarified the
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Committee would make a decision whether a workshop was needed after
they had a chance to review the latest proposed amendments to the draft
Comprehensive Plan.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the December 19, 1994 regular Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claim numbers 98148 through 98429 in the amount of $798,153.44
and dated December 31, 1994.
2. Payroll numbers 211528 through 211895 in the amount of
$1,41 3.162.09 and a Direct Payroll Deposit Transmission in the
amount of $243,198.39 for a grand total of $1,656,360.48 for the
pay period covering 12/23/94 through 12/31/94 are approved for
payment this 3rd day of January, 1995.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Contract No. 93-09
File No. 04.6.3 PR 532
Approve Change Order No. 1 to Gary Harper Construction for
Public Works Project No. 532, 8th Street NE Lift Station, Contract
No. 93-09 in the amount of $6,126.22.
2. Public Works Contract No. 94-06
File No. O4.8.1 PR 526
Approve Change Order No. 1 to Active Construction, Inc., for
Public Works Project No. 526, "F" Basin Storm Improvements,
Contract No. 94-06 in the amount of $15,497.18.
3. Public Works Contract No. 93-14
File No. O4.9.1 PR 507
Approve Change Order No. 1 to R. W. Scott Construction
Company, Inc. for Public Works Project No. 507, Auburn Way
S/BNRR Bridge, Contract No. 93-14 in the amount of $9,420.77.
4. Public Works Contract No. 93-09
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File No. 04.6.3 PR 532
Approve Pay Estimate No. 3, Final, to Gary Harper Construction for
Public Works Project No. 532, 8th Street NE Sewer Lift Station,
Contract No. 93-09 in the amount of $2,258.24.
D. Sumlus Property
File No. F4.6.1
Public Works Department
Request permission to surplus the following radio equipment:
Fixed Asset Number (City ID) 021-343
1 -Motorola Radio: Serial No. 431 HFL1490
Model No. T83SRA3200AK
E. Utility Bill Adiustment
File No. F4.5.2
Recommend approval of a utility adjustment to Account No. 2.19.2580 in
the amount of $610.35.
Recommend approval of a utility adjustment to Account No. 5.03.1320 in
the amount of $1,989.11.
F. Call for Public Hearin.q
1. Application Nos. PLT0005-90, PLT0006-90, MIN0001-90
File No. 03.5 PLT0005-90, 03.5 PLT0006-90, O3.10.3 MIN0001-
City Council to call for a public hearing on the request of
Henderson Development, Inc. to amend the plat application to
allow for changes in street and lot layouts in order to accommodate
the construction of the 211 lot single family subdivision located in
Divisions 9, 10, 12-14 of Lakeland Hills; and the request of
Henderson Development, Inc., to amend the mining permit to allow
an additional 222,000 cubic yards of material to be excavated in
order to accommodate the construction of the 211 lot single family
subdivision located in Divisions 9, 10, 12-14 of Lakeland Hills to be
held January 17, 1995.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns
to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A through IV.F.
Under discussion, Councilmember Haugen raised a concern on
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Consent Agenda Item IV.C.3, and asked that it be pulled from the
Consent Agenda. For further discussion.
Councilmembers Kurle and Burns agreed to change the motion to
approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A., IV. Bo, IV.C.1, IV.C.2., IV.C.4,
IV. D., IV. E., and IV. F.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Mayor Booth asked for consideration on Consent Agenda Item
IV.C.3, Public Works Contract No. 93-14. Councilmember Haugen
asked Mr. Curtie if she can expect more change orders prior to
completion of this project. Frank Curtie indicated there would be
other change orders prior to an anticipated spring completion
date. Councilmember Haugen asked about curb elevation. Frank
Currie stated there are eight items on the change order that range
from a manhole alteration, removal and replacement of catch
basin, and proper curb elevation on the west side of Auburn Way
South due to incorrect grades.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns
to approve Consent Agenda Item IV.C.3.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Councilmember Brothers asked for a brief recess. Mayor Booth
agreed to recess at 9:04 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
VI. NEW BUSINESS - None.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 4723
File No. 03.5 PLT0001-90
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the final plat of Lakeland Hills Division No.
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7, located north of Division No. 5 and west of Division No. 6
according to the plat on file with the Clerk of the City of Auburn.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember
Barber to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4723.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 4724
File No. 03.5 PLT0001-90
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the final plat of Lakeland Hills Division No.
8, located north of the Pierce County line and south of Division No.
6, within the City of Auburn, Washington according to the plat on
file with the Clerk of the City of Auburn.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember
Barber to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4724.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 4725
File No. O3.10.3 MIN0001-94
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington approving a
surface mining permit to allow the excavation of approximately
220,000 cubic yards of material to accommodate the construction
of a 176 lot single family residential subdivision within the City of
Auburn, Washington.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember
Barber to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4725.
Under discussion, Councilmember Haugen asked how long it
would take to remove and rearrange the gravel, and where the
portable rock crusher would be located.
Councilmember Burns withdrew his motion. It was agreed to refer
this item to the Planning & Community Development Committee.
4. Ordinance No. 4726
File No. F4.3
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
codified City Ordinance Chapter 2.09, entitled "City Clerk" by
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adding a new Section 2.09.025 entitled "Fees for Copy of Auburn
City Code Book and Supplements".
Mr. Reynolds noted, at the request of Councilmember Brothers, the
following changes to Ordinance No. 4726, "the Council person
shall be allowed to have one copy of the code during the term of
office."
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember
Haugen to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4726 as amended.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Ordinance No. 4721
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Auburn Municipal Code Section 2.12.030 to provide a conflict of
interest standard and compliance with city policy.
Mr. Reynolds reported the Council received a revised version of
the ordinance as recommended by Councilmember Brothers at the
Finance Committee meeting. Mr. Reynolds noted the changes to
include the following: on page one, a line out of line 5; line 12; the
word "interest" is added behind the word cities; at line 20 there is a
line out of the e.g., an attorney or professional consultant; on line
21 delete the word "or"; on page two, line two, delete "e.g., an
attorney or profesional consultant"; and the elimination of the word
"or" on line three and add behind clients name "doing business as
and nature of business."
Councilmember Burns stated this is at least the third ordinance he
has seen today. Councilmember Burns expressed concern of
public notice with regard to the proposed ordinance. He noted he
received a copy of the ordinance, presented by Councilmember
Kurle a couple of weeks ago, by way of the Finance Committee
Agenda for this evening. At 3:00 p.m. today Councilmember
Borden provided Councilmember Burns with a copy of a different
ordinance which was published in the Finance Committee agenda
modifications. Councilmember Burns expressed concern of a third
ordinance before him at this time as amended by the Finance
Committee. Councilmember Burns asked for an opportunity to
analyze the ordinance, and questioned the public notification
process. Mayor Booth noted the newspaper published an article
on the proposed ordinance, and it was also included as an item on
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the Finance Committee agenda. Councilmember Burns stated the
article in paper or the Finance Committee Agenda did not make
any reference to the ordinance going before the City Council. He
stated the press has not had a chance to review the proposed
amended ordinance. Councilmember Burns requested the
ordinance be held over to the next Council meeting.
Councilmember Barber stated the ordinance before the Council is
not a different ordinance. She said different language has been
added to correct an ordinance put in place years ago.
Councilmember Burns disagreed. He felt the proposed ordinance
substantially changes public policy, and wanted time for review.
Councilmember Brothers agreed with Councilmember Burns in
taking more time to review the proposed changes to the ordinance
prior to making a decision. He said even though he submitted
many changes to the ordinance, he appreciates the time and
efforts of Brenda Kennedy and Acting City Attorney Mike Reynolds.
Councilmember Borden noted all Councilmembers were aware of
the proposed ordinance. She said the only change is disclosure
for all city staff of outside employment.
Councilmember Burns reiterated his concern of the public process.
Councilmember Barber stated Councilmembers were aware the
proposed ordinance would be before the Council this evening.
Councilmember Burns urged the Council to table the Ordinance
until the next meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember
Brothers to table Ordinance No. 4721.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
It was moved by Councilmember Brothers to hold a public hearing
with reference to Ordinance No. 4721 at a Council meeting where
sufficient time is given to publish a notice of public hearing. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Burns.
With a show of hands, those Councilmembers in favor of
conducting a public hearing on Ordinance No. 4721 were
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Councilmember Burns, Councilmember Haugen, and
Councilmember Brothers. Those Councilmembers not in favor of
conducting a public hearing were Councilmember Kurle,
Councilmember Barber, Councilmember Borden, and
Councilmember Wagner.
MOTION FAILED. 3-4.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 2571
File No. A3.13.2.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute release of
temporary drainage easement property line of situated at
southeasterly Lot No. 39 of Lakeland Hills Division No. 5.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember
Haugen to adopt Resolution No. 2571.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 2583
File No. A1.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendment to
the Mill Creek Interlocal Agreement between King County and the
Cities of Auburn and Kent extending the duration of the Interlocal
Agreement one year (1) from the date of adoption.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember
Kurle to adopt Resolution No. 2583.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1 with Councilmember Haugen voting no.
3. Resolution No. 2584
File No. A4.5.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Technical
Services Agreement between the City of Auburn and Techstaff, Inc.
to procure temporary design and construction-inspection staff
through the end of 1995.
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Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember
Burns to adopt Resolution No. 2584.
Under discussion, Councilmember Brothers asked if additional staff
is paid for by the developer. Frank Currie stated most of the staff
is paid by the city per project.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-'1 with Councilmember Haugen voting no.
4. Resolution No. 2585
File No. A4.5.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Technical
Services Agreement between the City of Auburn and .Salem
Technical Services/H.L. Yoh Company to procure temporary staff
through the end of 1995.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember
Kurle to adopt Resolution No. 2585.
Under discussion, Councilmember Brothers questioned whether or
not this contract provides for the same technical support, and why
the City is utilizing staff from two separate resources. Frank
Currie responded the technical support is the same. He said using
both firms provides for all technical disciplines necessary.
Councilmember Haugen asked if this firm has been used before.
Frank Currie answered yes.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1 with Councilmember Haugen voting no.
5. Resolution No. 2588
File No. 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
Revitalization Board (CERB) funding and repealing prior
Resolution No. 2572.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember
Burns to adopt Resolution No. 2588.
Under discussion, Councilmember Brothers asked for a brief
summary of what the City hopes to gain by passage of Resolution
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No. 2588. Mr. Currie explained these funds are set aside for
improvements to the state highway system to assist revitalization of
businesses. For example, he said, the race track is moving its
location from Longacres to Auburn, and the race track qualifies
funding.
Mr. Krauss added within the last two years funds were set aside to
enable an industry such as Longacres to construct a new facilty in
another area. He said the State offers a funding program through
a Community Economic Revitalizatoin Board (CERB). It's not a
funding program the City is normally eligible for, but in this case we
might be, he said. Mr. Krauss explained when the race track was
approved, the City agreed to cooperatively work with them to attain
those funds, and because the race track applicant is not eligible to
make application, the City is applying for funding for public
improvements associated with the track.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6 Resolution No. 2587
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the preliminary plat of a 176olot single-family subdivision
to be known as "Riverwalk" located south of Howard Road, north of
the Game Farm Park, within the City of Auburn, Washington.
Councilmember Burns asked if the Riverwalk plat is the same as
the one presented at the December 19, 1994 Council meeting. Mr.
Krauss indicated it is the same as presented, but after looking at
the condition of constructing barricades between the proposed
subdivision and the existing subdivision it was noticed that an
existing home is currently located in the Riverwalk subdivision.
Access to the existing home is through the Forest Ridge
subdivision, he said. To construct the barricades, Mr. Krauss
stated the existing home plus two new homes located in the
Riverwalk subdivision will access through the Forest Ridge
subdivision.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember
Barber to adopt Resolution No. 2587.
Under discussion, Councilmember Brothers commented on the
barricade which he feels is the best of all worlds and compromises
in serving the community.
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Councilmember Wagner supports the position of barriers between
the two neighborhoods. He said, however, he will be voting
against the ordinance because of the 12% grade that enters the
Riverwalk plat. Councilmember Borden agreed.
MOTION CARRIED. 4-3 with Councilmembers Wagner, Haugen,
and Borden voting no.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session - None.
B. Council Committee on Committees
Mayor Booth report a resolution designating the Standing Committees of
the Council is expired, and needs to be enacted. Councilmember Kurle
stated he did not receive any communication from other Councilmembers
that a meeting was needed. Councilmembers Kurle, Burns, and Brothers
agreed to meet on Thursday, January 6, 1995 at 5:00 p.m. to establish
the Standing Committees of the City Council. Councilmember Kurle
encouraged Councilmembers to contact him if there is anything they
would like considered.
C. LEOFF Board
Mayor Booth announced Councilmember Borden does not wish to
continue on the LEOFF Board due to another conflict. Jeanne Barber, the
City's other representative on the LEOFF Board, will continue her term on
the LEOFF Board. Councilmember Haugen has agreed to accept the
appointment to the LEOFF Board.
Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Councilmember Burns to
approve the appointment of Virginia Haugen for a term to expire on
December 31, 1996.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:48 p.m.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor rk
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