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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 18, 1996 7:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag 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 Booth and members of the
City Council as follows: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Jeanne Barber,
Trish Borden, Fred Poe, Gene Cerino, and Stacey Brothers. Staff
members present included: Police Captain Ray Sherman, Fire
Chief Bob Johnson, Personnel Director Brenda Kennedy, Parks
and Recreation Director Len Chapman, Library Director Andy
Waters, Finance Director Diane L. Supler, Public Works Director
Frank Currie, Planning and Community Development Director Paul
Krauss, City Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, City Clerk Robin
Wohlhueter, and Deputy City Clerk Dani Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
There were no announcements this evening.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for City Council consideration
this evening.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications include the March 4, 1996 Municipal
Services Committee minutes transmitted under Item III.A of these
minutes and the March 12, 1996 Planning and Community
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Development Committee minutes transmitted under Item III.B of
these minutes.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
Thera were no public hearings scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
1. Virginia Haugen, 2503 "R" Street SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Haugen stated she visited the site of the preliminary plat
proposed for approval this evening by Resolution No. 2724.
She stated that one of the 16 lots proposed is too small, and
requested that the City Council require the developer to
eliminate the lot to provide more "elbow" room for the other
residences planned for the development. Ms. Haugen
asked where the entrance to the development will be
located. Planning and Community Development Director
Krauss stated the entrance will be off 37th Street SE from
the south. Ms. Haugen also commended the City on the
37th Street SE improvement project.
2. Ken Minkler, 607 29th Street SE #A-2, Auburn, WA
Mr. Ken Minkler reported that a street light is burned out and
needs to be replaced in the area of 290 "F" Street SE.
Mayor Booth requested Public Works Director Frank Curde
follow-up with Mr. Minkler's report.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for City Council review.
Ill. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Brothers reported the Municipal Services Committee met this
afternoon at 4:30 p.m. The Committee discussed and
recommends approval of Ordinance No. 4846, which establishes
new recycling services and rates. The Committee also discussed
and recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2728, which is an
extension of the Consulting Services Agreement with 3H Cable
Communications Consultants. Chair Brothers also reported the
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Fire Chief requests rejection of the bid for the new fire pumper and
that the pumper be re-bid. The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for Monday, April 1,
1996 at 4:30 p.m,
B. Planning & Community Development
Vice Chair Wagner reported the Planning and Community
Development Committee met March 12, 1996. The Committee
discussed and recommends approval of a Service Agreement with
the Economic Development Council of Seattle and King County
which appears later on this evening's agenda. Chair Wagner
stated the City of Auburn has been a part of the Economic
Development Council for many years, and the information it
provides to the City has proven to be useful. The Committee also
discussed Resolution No. 2725 authorizing a Concessionaire
Agreement with the Optimist Club for concession operations at
Game Farm Park. Chair Wagner reported the Committee
discussed county-wide planning policies which require no action by
the City Council since the City is in agreement with the changes.
The Committee also received a request from representatives of the
Supermall to construct buildings in the Phase 2 area of the
Supermall. The additional buildings are within the maximum
square footage allowed under Phase 1 of the Supermall. The
Committee determined that approval of the request should be an
administrative decision by the Planning Director. The Committee
also discussed home occupation permits and auto-related uses,
and the Committee decided to not change the existing ordinance.
Additionally, the Committee discussed the potential sites for a
library should the City join the King County Library system. The
next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for March 25, 1996 at 7:30 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met March 12,
1996 at 5:30 p.m. The Committee discussed and recommends
approval of Ordinance No. 4841 which accepts an ISTEA Grant to
install signalization at 17th and "A" Street SE. The Committee also
discussed Resolution No. 2721, authorizing an Interlocal
Agreement with Water District No. 111, and the Resolution remains
in Committee for further study. The Committee discussed water
rates and the sanitary sewer connection agreement with the
Muckleshoot Tribe. Chair Wagner reported the Public Works
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Committee met in a study session this evening at 5:30 p.m. to
discuss portions of the Transportation Plan. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for Monday,
March 25, 1996, at 5:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
7:00 p.m. The Committee discussed and recommends City
Council approval to write-off bad debt. The Committee discussed
options for reducing the City's bad debt write-offs. Chair Barber
noted that the bad debt write-off allows the City to turn the
accounts over to a collection agency. The Committee also
recommends City Council approval of claims and payroll vouchers
as they appear in this evening's agenda. The next regular meeting
of the Finance Committee is scheduled for April 1, 1996 at 7:00
p,m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the January 30, 1996 City Council Study Session.
2. Minutes of the February 12, 1996 City Council Study
Session.
3. Minutes of the March 4, 1996 regular City Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 109911 through 110305 in the
amount of $1,624,446.34 for Period 16 and dated March 18,
1996.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 222461 to 222820 in the amount of
$761,545.19 and Direct Payroll Deposit transmissions in the
amount of $198,937.16 for a grand total of $960,482.35 for
the pay period covering February 28, 1996 to March 13,
1996.
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C. Contract Administration
1.Public Works Project Number PR 566
O4.11.1 PR 566 Contract 96-02
Recommend City Council award Public Works Contract
Number 96-02, Auburn - Water District #111 Water System
Intertie, Public Works Project No. PR 566, to J. J. Sprague,
Inc., on their low bid of $1,107,078.87 including Washington
State sales tax.
2. Public Works Project Number MS 713
O4.9.1 MS 713 Contract No. 96-04
Recommend City Council award Public Works Project
Number MS 713, SR 167/15th Street NW Southbound
Ramps Emerald Downs Roadway Improvements, Contract
No. 96-04, to Dennis R. Craig Construction Inc. on their low
bid of $499,834.80.
D. Utility Bill Adjustment
F4.5.2
Recommend approval of utility adjustment to the following accounts
for the amount listed:
Account 227.1230 = $2,140.00
Account 242.2460 = $2,666.72
Account 242.4630 = $ 711.24
E. Request to Reject Bids and Re-issue Call for Bids
02.9
Recommend the City Council reject all bids and authorize the Fire
Department to re-issue a call for bids for a triple combination fire
pumper.
F. Bad Debt Write-off
F4.12
Recommend City Council authorization to approve accounts
receivable write-off of bad debts in accordance with City policy in
the total amount of $23,778.04.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember
Brothers to approve the Consent Agenda.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items for City Council consideration under this section.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There were no items for City Council consideration under this section.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1.Ordinance No. 4841
O4.10.2 PR 577, 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 for the installation of
signalization of intersection at "A" Street and 17th Street
S.E.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Poe to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
4841.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 4842
O3.11.2, F5.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving an appropriation of grant funds in the
amount of twelve thousand five hundred and 00/100 dollars,
($12,500.00), and authorizing the Mayor to accept the grant
from King County Community Services Division for the City
of Auburn Youth 2000 Task Force.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Singer to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4842.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3.Ordinance No. 4843
O3.1 ANX0001-95
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
the legal description as set forth in Section 1 of Ordinance
No. 4780 relating to annexing to the City property totalling
18 acres located south of So. 280th Street and east of "B"
Street NW and contiguous to the northern city limits.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4843.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Ordinance No. 4846
04.7.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 8.08.230 of the Auburn City
Code entitled "Collection Charges-Residential and
Commercial Collections" specifically subsections 8.08.230
(A) (E) and (F) which is contained in Chapter 8.08 of the
Auburn City Code entitled "Solid Waste" to establish a new
solid waste rate structure for commercial recycling and to
adjust the rate for six cubic yard garbage dumpster service.
Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by
Councilmember Cerino to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4846.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 2724
03.5 PLT0005-95
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the Preliminary Plat of a 16-1ot
subdivision located on the west side of "D" Street SE, in the
3500 block, within the city of Auburn, Washington.
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Planning and Community Development Director Krauss
stated no variances are being proposed for the plat. He
pointed out that the Resolution requires that one of the lots
be revised so that it meets minimum standards.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Brothers to introduce and adopt Resolution
No. 2724.
In response to a question from Councilmember Brothers,
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss
explained that there are some oversized lots adjacent to the
undersized lot. By moving the lot lines, the lot in question
can be revised to meet minimum standards.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 2725
O5.1
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 Concessionaire Agreement between
the City and the Auburn Optimist Club for the concession
operation at the Game Farm Park ballfields for 1996.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Singer to adopt Resolution No. 2725.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0,
3. Resolution No. 2727
A1,3, A5.3.31
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the 1996 Service Agreement between the City of Auburn
and the Economic Development Council of Seattle and King
County.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to adopt Resolution No. 2727.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 7-0.
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4. Resolution No. 2728
O4.1.3.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Cable Television Consultant Services Agreement between
the City and 3-H Cable Communications Consultants.
Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by
Councilmember Cerino to adopt Resolution No. 2728.
In response to a question from Councilmember Poe, Public
Works Director Currie explained that 3H Cable
Communications Consultants monitors the cable television
franchise with TCI Cable and monitors legislation relating to
communications. Councilmember Brothers added that the
consultant assists the City in contract negotiations with TCI
Cable, provides assistance with citizen complaints related to
cable service, and provides an annual report enabling the
City to analyze and monitor the franchise. Councilmember
Brothers stated that 3H Communications Consultants
services approximately 20 other cities in the Puget Sound
region and is a local Auburn business.
Councilmember Cerino stated that after reviewing the issue,
he concluded that entering into the consultant service
agreement with 3H Communication Consultants, rather than
hiring additional City staff, saves the City a considerable
expense.
City Attorney Reynolds also added that 3H Communication
Consultants provided assistance with a recent inquiry
regarding a potential fiber optics data transmission
franchise.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Congress of Cities Conference
Councilmember Borden reported that she attended the recent
Congress of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C., and will be
transmitting a memo to Mayor Booth and members of the City
Council regarding the conference and some of the issues the
Council may be facing this year.
B. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the regular meeting to executive session at
7:55 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes in order to discuss
personnel matters and litigation. Mayor Booth stated no action is
anticipated as a result of the executive session.
Mayor Booth reconvened the regular meeting at 8:37 p.m.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council this
evening, the meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk
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