HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-1995 CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
May 1, 1995 7:30 p.m.
CALL
A.
TO ORDER
Fla.q Salute
Mayor Booth called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led those
in attendance in the pledge of allegiance.
Roll Call
Those in attendance included Mayor Booth and members of the
Auburn City Council as follows: Pat Burns, Rich Wagner, Virginia
Haugen, and Jeanne Barber. Mayor Booth indicated
Councilmembers Trish Borden, Stacey Brothers and Don Kurle are
excused from attending this evening's meeting.
Staff members present included: Police Captain Ray Sherman,
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, Utilities Engineer Dwight Holobaugh,
Water Quality Compliance Officer Chris Thorn, Planning and
Community Development Director Paul Krauss, City Attorney
Michael Reynolds, Assistant City Attorney Judy Ausman, City Clerk
Robin Wohlhueter, and Deputy City Clerk Dani Daskam.
Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Proclamations
(1)
Mayor Booth read and presented a
proclamation declaring May 15 - 20, 1995 as
"Optimist Bike Safety Week" in the City of
Auburn to Mr. Roger Thordarson and Ms. Pat
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Narowitz. Mr. Thordarson announced the Bike
Rodeo will be held at Game Farm Park on May
20, 1995 beginning at 9:00 a.m. and invited
everyone to bring their children and
grandchildren.
(2)
Mayor Booth read and presented a
proclamation declaring May 12 through May
19, 1995 as Law Enforcement Torch Run
Week to Police Captain Ray Sherman.
(3)
Mayor Booth read and presented a
proclamation declaring May 1 through 7, 1995
as Municipal Clerks Week to Deputy City Clerk
Dani Daskam.
Employee Reco.qnition
Mayor Booth introduced Mr. Jim Webster, Executive
Director, Washington Recreation and Park
Association, who is in attendance to present a
Citation of Merit Award to Sharon LaVigne,
Recreation Coordinator. Mr. Webster explained there
are over 1,100 members of the Washington
Recreation and Park Association. Annually awards
are presented to members of the association, other
organizations, and individuals who have given their
time and energy to their profession, the association,
and their community. Mr. Webster further explained
the award presented this evening is the Citation of
Merit Professional Award, which is awarded to a
parks and recreation professional for continuing
service. Mr. Webster thanked the Mayor and City
Council for their support of the Parks and Recreation
Department programs. Mr. Webster stated Sharon
LaVigne chaired the association's professional
certification program and has been instrumental in
developing the state certification plan and obtaining
its approval through the National Recreation and
Park Association. Mr. Webster presented to
Recreation Coordinator Sharon LaVigne the Citation
of Merit from the Washington Recreation and Park
Association. Mayor Booth and City Councilmembers
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congratulated Sharon LaVigne and thanked her for
her contributions.
2. Appointments - None.
Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications include correspondence transmitted under
Item II.C.2 of these minutes, the removal of Ordinance Number
4742 from this evening's agenda, and the addition of Ordinance
Number 4744 as Item VII.A. 3 of these minutes.
CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearin,qs
Petition No. V-04-94
03.9 V-04o94
The request of Myron and Madeleine Massey to vacate an
alley south of East Main Street and east of "D" Street
Southeast.
Mayor Booth stated the applicants are requesting the
vacation of an alley. The owners have made application to
develop senior housing on the site. However, the current
request is focused solely on the vacation. Mayor Booth
declared the public hearing open and requested citizen
comment.
Donald Spellman, 101 "E" Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Spellman stated he lives on the east side of the
proposed construction project. Mr. Spellman asked if the
vacation of the alley is necessary. Mr. Spellman stated the
alley is frequently used by children and bicyclists.
Jim Nicholson, 25 "E" Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Nicholson stated he is concerned with adequate parking
in the area. Mr. Nicholson stated students attending the
high school use his street for parking. Mr. Nicholson asked
if he will receive any tax relief from the proposed
development.
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Lola Rogers, 19 "E" Street SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Rogers asked why senior citizen housing is planned for
downtown Auburn. Ms. Rogers stated the vacation of the
alley will disrupt the route for solid waste disposal.
Mr. John Versolenko, 15 "E" Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Versolenko asked for assurance the property will be
developed for senior housing and not family housing. Mr.
Versolenko stated he enjoys his home and is opposed to the
property being developed as family housing because of an
increased need for parking and increased noise.
Planning and Community Director Paul Krauss stated no
proposal for development of the property has been
presented to the City yet. Mr. Krauss stated he anticipates
the City will conduct a hearing on the senior housing
proposal in a month or two.
City Engineer Dennis Dowdy stated proponents of the
development are present to speak to the necessity of the
vacation of approximately 120 feet of the alley between "E"
Street SE and "D" Street SE.
Dino Price, 8746 South 113 Street, Seattle, WA
Mr. Price displayed a preliminary site/landscape plan of the
proposed development. Mr. Price stated the alley is in the
center of the property proposed for development. Mr. Price
stated there is not a great need for parking for seniors as he
has discovered seniors on fixed incomes cannot afford
automobiles and their related expenses. Mr. Price
explained the proposed development includes utilizing
parking off "D" Street SE near Parker Paints. Mr. Price also
explained the proposed senior housing development will be
subsidized by the federal government and will remain senior
housing for the life of the building.
In response to a question from Mr. Jim Nicholson, Mr. Price
stated that according to his experience there is a small
percentage of tenants of senior housing that can afford
automobiles. Mr. Price also stated he believes seniors like
to be in the core of the city where they are close to
amenities.
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In response to a question from Mr. Spellman, Mr. Price
stated this is the only piece of property in the downtown
area available to accommodate the proposed development.
Mr. Price stated that to his knowledge the only utility line
located in the alley is a dead-end sewer line.
Councilmember Haugen asked Mr. Price for the locations of
other senior housing he developed. Mr. Price identified the
following developments: a 92-unit development in Kent
called Webster Court, a 100-unit in downtown Kent under
construction, a 100-unit complex in Renton under
construction, and a 74-unit complex in downtown Renton.
Councilmember Haugen asked how many parking spaces
will be provided as part of the proposed development in
Auburn. Mr. Price stated he plans to provide more than one
space per every four units.
Madeleine Massey, 414 Riverview Drive NE, Auburn, WA
Mrs. Massey confirmed with Mr. Price that parking will be
available across "D" Street SE. Mr. Price responded in the
affirmative.
Michelle Boyd, 17825 SE 311th, Auburn, WA
Miss Boyd asked if the developer considered the high traffic
area and the safety of citizens in such a high traffic area.
Mr. Price stated consideration was given to these concerns,
but seniors prefer to be close to amenities and accessible to
public transportation.
In response to a question from Mr. Spellman, Mr. Price
displayed an illustration of a building in Kent which he said
is very similar to the one proposed for Auburn. Mr. Price
stated the building is a four-story structure.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second
Councilmember Burns to close the public hearing.
by
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
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B. Audience Participation
Mr. Jim Farrell, Auburn High School teacher, introduced the
following Auburn High School Civics students in attendance this
evening to observe the City Council meeting: Michelle Boyd,
Corey Martin, Nathan Rawlings, Matt Sugarbaker, Matt Olsen,
Kelly Wiesner, and Ruth Gordon.
Mayor Booth asked for citizen participation. There were no other
requests for recognition.
C. Correspondence
1. Letter dated April 18, 1995 to Mayor Booth and
Councilmembers from Sharon Mattioli regarding
Comprehensive Plan Policy CE-10.
A petition filed on May 1, 1995 by residents of "M" Street NE
and 17th Street NE in Auburn with regard to a recreational
vehicle located in a single family residential neighborhood.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Municipal Services
Mayor Booth noted the regularly scheduled Municipal
Committee meeting for this afternoon was canceled.
Services
Planning & Community Development
Chair Burns reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee has not met since the last City Council meeting. The
next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for Monday, May 8, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. In
response to a question from Mayor Booth, Planning and
Community Development Director Krauss advised there is an
unusual hearing tentatively scheduled for the Planning and
Community Development Committee meeting on May 8, 1995. Mr.
Krauss explained a property owner has requested open space
designation for his property for tax purposes. Mr. Krauss stated it
requires three members of the City Council as well as three
members of the County Council to authorize the designation.
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IV.
Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met on April
24, 1995, and discussed the calls for public hearing on LID's 341
and 348, received a report on water rights, and continued the
review of the Water Comprehensive Plan. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for Monday,
May 8, 1995 at 5:30 p.m.
Do
Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee reviewed claims and
payroll vouchers and recommends their approval. The next regular
meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for Monday, May
15, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ao
Minutes
1. Minutes of the April 17, 1995 regular Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
Claims check numbers 101203 through 101531 in the
amount of $772,914.63 and dated May 1, 1995.
Payroll check numbers 214562 to 214893 in the amount of
$728,823.09 and Direct Payroll Deposit transmissions in the
amount of $160,305.52 for a grand total of $889,128.61 for
the pay period covering April 8, 1995 to April 21, 1995.
Utility Billin,q Adiustment
F4.5.2
Recommend approval of utility adjustment to the account number
3.12.1770 in the amount of $3,779.86.
D. Contract Administration
Proiect No. 505
04.9.1 PR 505
Request permission to advertise for bids for Public Work
Project No. 505 Contract 95-07, Auburn Way North, 4th to
15th Street NE.
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Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember
Wagner to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A. 1 through IV.D.1.
MOTION CARRIED. 4-0. Councilmember Haugen abstained from
voting, and her vote is counted with the majority. ~
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
NEW BUSINESS - None.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
Ordinance No. 4742
O3.3.1, 03.8 REZ0009-90
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
amending Ordinance No. 4627 by revising Condition 8.K.3
that required the developer to provide landscaping along the
interurban trail prior to occupancy of Phase I of the
Supermall.
Ordinance No. 4742 was removed from 'the agenda under
Item I.D of these minutes.
Ordinance No. 4743
03.10.3 MIN0001-90
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving
amendments to the surface mining permit to allow additional
excavation of material to accommodate the construction of
Lakeland Hills Divisions 9, 10, 12, 13, and 14 within the
Lakeland Hills development located south of the Stuck River
within the City of Auburn, Washington, and repealing
Auburn City Ordinance No. 4732 adopted March 20, 1995.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember
Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4743.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
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Ordinance No. 4744
04.9.1 PR 505, Contract 95-07, F5.2.14
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington approving State Urban Arterial Board Grant
Funds with Local Matching Funds as provided in the Urban
Arterial Board Project Agreement between the City and the
Washington State Urban Arterial Board for roadway
widening and construction Auburn Way North and
installation of related utilities from 4th Street NE to 15th
Street NE.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Haugen to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4744.
MOTION FAILED. 2-2. Councilmembers Burns and
Haugen voted no.
City Attorney Reynolds pointed out that Ordinance No. 4744
approves the grant funds related to the construction project
approved as Consent Agenda Item IV.D. 1 of these minutes.
City Attorney Reynolds respectfully suggested that Council
approve the grant funds at the time of calling for bids.
Councilmember Burns stated staff should be prepared for
reconsideration of Ordinance No. 4744 at the next City
Council meeting.
Resolutions
Resolution No. 2628
F2.4.9 LID 341
A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, fixing a
time and place for hearing on the final assessment roll for
Local Improvement District No. 341, and directing that notice
thereof be given in the manner required by law.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second
Councilmember Haugen to adopt Resolution No. 2628.
by
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
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Resolution No. 2629
F2.4.9 LID 348
A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, fixing a
time and place for hearing on the final assessment roll for
Local Improvement District No. 348, and directing that
notice thereof be given in the manner required by law.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second
Councilmember Haugen to adopt Resolution No. 2629.
by
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
Resolution No. 2637
O4.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an Agreement for Professional Services between
the City and McGowan Broz Engineers, Inc., for the purpose
of designing the Academy pressure rezone project including
the selection of a city-wide standard pressure reducing
station.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second
Councilmember Haugen to adopt Resolution No. 2637.
by
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
Resolution No. 2640
03.5 PLT0005-90
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending the Preliminary Plat of Lakeland
Hills development located south of the Stuck River, within
the City of Auburn, Washington, and repealing City of
Auburn Resolution No. 2622, dated March 20, 1995.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember
Haugen to adopt Resolution No. 2640.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
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VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the regular meeting to Executive Session at
8:18 p.m. for approximately forty-five minutes in order to discuss
litigation, contract review, and personnel matters.
At 9:08 p.m. Mayor Booth reconvened the regular meeting.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the
meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor
Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk
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