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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-17-1997 Council Minutes CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 17, 1997 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 Mayor Booth and the following members of the City Council were in attendance: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, and Stacey Brothers. Councilmember Gene Cerino was excused from this evening's meeting. Staff members present included: Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Police Chief Dave Purdy, Personnel Director Brenda Kennedy, Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, Public Works Director Frank Currie, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued, Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Lisa Clausen, City Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, and City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Proclamation A1.8 Mayor Booth to present a proclamation to Marilyn Dollinger, Volunteer Chairman of the Auburn Leaders Association of Camp Fire Boys and Girls, declaring the children of Auburn as absolutely incredible kids. Mayor Booth read and presented a proclamation declaring March 20, 1997 as "absolutely incredible kids day" to Marilyn Dollinger, Volunteer Chair of the Page1 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17. 1997 Auburn Leaders Association of Camp Fire Boys and Girls. 2. Appointments There were no appointments for City Council review. D. Agenda Modifications An agenda modification included correspondence dated March 12, 1997 addressed to Thomas J. Alvis and Brian C. Alvis regarding PR 548 from City Engineer Dennis Dowdy transmitted under Item II.C.3 of these minutes. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings The following heating is closed record heating where comments are limited to the existing record and no new evidence or information is allowed to be submitted. 1. Application No. RFZ0006-96 03.8 Application No. REZ0006-96 The request of the Quadrant Corporation to rezone from RS, Single Family, to C-3, Heavy Commercial, on 8.6 acres of properly located on the west side of West Valley Highway approximately 1,0000 feet south of the intersection of the West Valley Highway and 15th Street SW. Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued presented the staff report on Application No. REZ0006-96. Utilizing an overhead projector, Mr. Rued illustrated a map identifying the site of the proposed rezone located on the west side of West Valley Highway and south of 15th Street SW. The proposed rezone site is located within a previous mining operation. The City approved a mine permit for the site in 1987, and the area was mined for a period of five years. The mining and reclamation is complete, and no future mining is planned. The proposed rezone is located on the eastern portion of the previous mining operation and at the bottom of steep slopes. Portions of the Quadrant property are located within the city limits of both cities of Auburn and Algona. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17, 1997 Mr. Rued identified properties owned by Mr. T. E. Mathews located atop the west hill and within the Jovita Heights subdivision. Jovita Heights was subdivided in 1911. When the City approved the mining permit for the Quadrant Company in 1987, the Council decided to not include a requirement for the construction of a road through the mining site. Properties on the west hill have access from the west. Mr. Rued explained that Quadranrs original rezone application was for a rezone of 10 acres and included the steeper portions of the property. At the request of the City, the site of the rezone application was scaled back to 8.6 acres as presented this evening. Mayor Booth opened the closed record hearing. Councilmember Borden questioned future mining operations planned for the area. Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that no future mining is planned. The site has been reclaimed, and the slopes are finished and stable. A mining stockpile is located at the bottom of the hill which will be removed. In response to a question from Councilmember Poe, Assistant Planning Director Rued explained the proposed rezone site is designated as C-3 on the Comprehensive Plan map. The designation was changed a few years ago from residential to C-3. Councilmember Brothers questioned the effect of the proposed rezone on the supposition that development of heavy retail would be limited to the mall area. Assistant Planning Director Rued pointed out that the proposed rezone site is far removed from the mall. The site is west of Highway 167 and the West Valley Highway and would not be considered "mall sprawl." Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March t7, 1997 Michael Bocatch, 111 "H" Street SE, Auburn, WA Mr. Bocatch recalled that during the SuperMall rezone hearings, the Audobon Society conceded that the West Valley Highway would be developed. However, they wanted to ensure the City Council was environmentally aware of the Blue Heron sanctuary and keep the development at a minimum to safeguard the Blue Heron sanctuary. Thomas Mathews, 37202 - 56th Avenue South, Auburn, WA Mr. Mathews read his letter dated March 13, 1997 addressed to Mayor Booth, Auburn City Council Members, Auburn City Planning Commission, and Hearing Examiner Diane Vanderbeek in which he requests the City Council require, as pad of the fezone, that Quadrant Corporation construct Iowa Drive and 56th Avenue in order to provide access to the west hill properties from West Valley Highway. Councilmember Singer asked how fire and police emergency services are provided to the area. Assistant Planning Director Rued explained there are no homes on the hill at this time. Emergency services would access from the west side. Thomas Mathews, 37202 - 56th Avenue South, Auburn, WA Mr. Mathews recalled some of the history of his property acquisitions and the Quadrant property. Mr. Mathews advised that at the time the Quadrant mining permit was under consideration, he had suggested the construction of a road to Iowa Drive, but the City Council elected to not require the construction of the road. Mr. Mathews requested the Council now require construction of the road. Councilmember Brothers requested an estimate of the police and fire emergency response time to the area after it becomes developed. Assistant Planning Director Rued clarified the issue before the City Council this evening is consideration of a rezone application for properly which will have access on West Valley Highway. The issue of access to Mr. Mathew's property is not relevant to the rezone request. Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17. 1997 Councilmember Poe pointed out that there may be a need for access to the west hill from West Valley Highway, but the route through the Quadrant mining area is not feasible because of the steep grades. Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember to Wagner to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Councilmember Borden disclosed that she had a telephone conversation with Mr. Mathews a few weeks ago. The conversation consisted of a discussion of the hearing process. They did not discuss the content of Mr. Mathews' testimony, and their discussion will not affect her vote on the proposed rezone application. Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember Wagner to approve the rezone based on the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. B. Audience Participation 1. Michael Bocatch, 111 "H" Street SE, Auburn, WA Mr. Bocatch spoke regarding Resolution No. 2828 which will approve a Concessionaire Agreement between the City and the Auburn Optimist Club for concession operation at Game Farm Park. Mr. Bocatch indicated he supports adoption of the resolution. Mr. Bocatch suggested that the City also pursue a Concessionaire Agreement for Brannan Park. Mr. Bocatch also spoke regarding Resolution No. 2832. He recalled a recent television news broadcast on the "fleecing of America". The broadcast pointed out that the standard life expectancy of roads is approximately 30 years maximum; however, a new concrete product exists which can extend the life expectancy of a road to over 1 DO years. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17, 1997 Mr. Bocatch requested the City investigate the product and consider using it for construction of "B" Street NW. Mr. Bocatch referenced a recent South County Journal article in which claims for damages due to potholes were mentioned. Mr. Bocatch referred to a recent edition of the Puget Sound Motorist which indicates that most motorists avoid potholes if they can. However, swerving around potholes is a well-documented cause of collisions. Mayor Booth noted that potholes are filled; however, because of weather conditions, the fill material erupts from the pothole. Public Works Director Currie agreed to investigate the suggestions made by Mr. Bocatch. Parks and Recreation Director Deal advised there some groups which have expressed an interest in the Brannan Park concession stands. Mr. Bocatch also suggested that the City offer the concession stands to the restaurants who sponsor various teams. 2. William Chadek, PO Box 4007, Bellevue, WA, 98009 Mr. Chadek advised that he is the author of a letter to the City regarding the proposed "B" Street Local Improvement District (LID). He expressed concern regarding Resolution No. 2832, proposed LID No. 347, and improvements to "B" Street NW. His concerns with the proposed LID were described in a letter he previously submitted to the City. He acknowledged receipt of a letter from City Engineer Dennis Dowdy in response to his concerns. Mr. Chadek advised that he objects to the apportionment of the assessments to the property owners. He believes it is unfair to assess 10 to 12 property owners for approximately $800,000 of the "B" Street improvements costs. Mr. Chadek advised that he will be attending the public hearing on the proposed LID to discuss the matter in more detail. Mr. Chadek requested that he receive a copy of the City's appraisal report for his property which was referred to in City Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March t7, 1997 Engineer Dowdy's letter. Mayor Booth indicated a copy would be made available to him. Mr. Chadek also expressed concern with the definition of a half-street versus a full-street improvement. He views the project as a full-street improvement, although he will be required to pay for half-street improvements. Mr. Chadek questioned whether the proposed improvements will alleviate the flooding problems in the area, especially the area between 30th and 37th Streets NW where major flooding has occurred in the past. In response to a question from Councilmember Brothers, Public Works Director Currie advised there are 16 parcels of property affected by the proposed LID. Some of the parcels are under the same ownership. Mr. Chadek added that according to the information he has received, the property owners will be asked to pay for approximately $850,000 of the LID improvements, and the City's share will be $90,000. 3. Floyd Darrell, 5350 South Kenyon, Seattle, WA Mr. Darrell advised he owns property along "B" Street NW, and has several concerns regarding the proposed LID. He expressed concern with the amount of storm water in the area and the threat of damage to a new street caused by standing storm water. Mr. Darrell expressed objection that Burlington Northern Railroad is not among the property owners proposed for assessment. Mr. Darrell agreed that the improvements will increase the value of the properties, but property taxes will increase as a result. He expressed concern that the City plans to make short-term drainage improvements for the area and also disputed the number of property owners who have already agreed to not protest formation of the LID. 4. John Raeder, 4102 "B" Place NW, Auburn, WA Mr. Raeder indicated he is an owner of property located north of the proposed LID 347 improvement project. Mr. Raeder described "B" Street NW as the worst street in the Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17. 1997 city. Although he sympathized with the adjacent property owners' concerns, he urged the City to address improvements to the street immediately. Councilmember Poe requested that Public Works Director Currie present a thorough review of the storm sewers in the north end of the city at the hearing on the proposed LID. C. Correspondence 1. Letter dated March 3, 1997 to the Honorable Chuck Booth, Mayor of the City of Auburn, from Eugene Cerino, Councilmember regarding meeting availability. 2. Letter dated March 7, 1997 to William J. Chadek and Richard A Strand regarding PR 548, LID 347 from Dennis Dowdy, P.E. 3. Letter dated March 12, 1997 to Thomas J. Alvis and Brian C. Alvis regarding PR 548 from City Engineer Dennis Dowdy. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Municipal Services Chair Brothers reported the Municipal Services Committee did not meet this afternoon. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for Monday, April 7, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development Committee did not meet on March 10, 1997. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for Monday, March 24, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met March 10, 1997. The Committee discussed the proposed "B" Street LID formation. He recommended that the City Council go forward with the public hearing on the LID to allow property owners an opportunity to comment on the proposed LID. The Committee also received an update on LID financing in general. Finance Director Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17, 1997 Supler advised the Committee on methods for keeping LID funds fiscally sound. The Committee discussed the acquisition of a small piece of property on 21st Street to alleviate flooding. The Committee also discussed emergency repairs to the Riverside lift station. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for March 24, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. D. Finance Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 7:00 p.m. The Committee reviewed claims and payroll vouchers. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for Monday, April 7, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the March 3, 1997 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 120874 through 121273 including voided claims check numbers 120874 through 120891 in the amount of $1,628,478.88 for Period 16 and dated March 17, 1997. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 237482 to 237751 in the amount of $996,995.20 and Direct Payroll Deposit transmissions in the amount of $246,597.28 for a grand total of $1,243,592.48 for the pay period covering February 27, 1997 to March 12, 1997 are approved for payment this 17th day of March, 1997. Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17, 1997 C. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Contract No. 573B O4.9.1 Approve Change Order No. 10 to Contract No. 95-25 with R.W. Scott Construction for $13,804.60 for PR 573B, Emerald Downs Roadway Improvements. D. Liquor License A5.6.1 1. Recommend the City Council approve, subject to compliance with all applicable City Code requirements and a valid occupancy permit, of a Class H liquor license Las Margaritas Family Restaurant located at 1525 'A' Street NE, Suite 100. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Brothers to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no items for City Council review under this section. VI. NEW BUSINESS There were no items for City Council review under this section. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances There were no ordinances for review under this section. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 2828 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 Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17, 1997 the City and the Auburn Optimist Club for the concession operation at the Game Farm Park Ballfields for 1997. Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember Wagner to adopt Resolution No. 2828. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 2. Resolution No. 2831 O4.11 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Standard Service Agreement Establishing Water Utility Service Area Boundaries. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Poe to adopt Resolution No. 2831. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 3. Resolution No. 2832 F2.4.9, LID 347 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, declaring its intention to order construction of street improvement including the construction of the east half-street, curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveways, water, sewer stubs for future extension, storm drainage, lighting and undergrounding existing power to "B' Street N.W. and other improvement related thereto and to create a Local Improvement District to be known as local Improvement District No. 347 to assess a part of the cost and expense of carrying out those improvements against the properties specially benefited thereby, and notifying all persons who desire to object to the improvements to appear and present their objections at a hearing before the City Council to be held on April 21, 1997. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Poe to adopt Resolution No. 2832. Councilmember Wagner noted that Mr. Chadek's comments were important in that the property owners are not Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17, 1997 necessarily protesting the formation of the LID, but rather object to the method of assessment. Councilmember Wagner urged the City Council to move forward to discuss how the assessments will take place in order to improve "B" Street NW. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 4. Resolution No. 2833 A3.4 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington expressing its support for a conceptual revenue package increasing the motor vehicle fuel tax provided such increased motor vehicle tax revenues are expended exclusively for local street maintenance/preservation projects, the State Transportation Improvement Account of the Transportation Improvement Board and separated grade crossings. Please see Item VIII.C of these minutes for action on Resolution No. 2833. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Update on Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad City Attorney Reynolds updated the City Council on the status of litigation between the City and the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad before the Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board. The City prevailed on a Hearings Board decision which the Railroad subsequently petitioned for reconsideration. Their request for reconsideration was denied by the Hearings Board. The Railroad has now appealed the Growth Management Hearings Board decision to King County Superior Court. B. Legislative Update Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Lisa Clausen distributed a memo addressed to the Mayor and City Councilmembers dated March 17, 1997 containing a brief synopsis of some of the key issues pertinent to the City Council's legislative agenda. She highlighted some of the issues. Page 12 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17. 1997 All transportation funding issues of interest to the City and included in the City's legislative agenda are related to the budget and revenue packages that are being considered by the Senate Transportation Committee. Mayor Booth testified before the Senate Transportation Committee on key transportation funding matters of concern to the City. There is a bill scheduled to come out of the House and on to the Senate Transportation Committee on the recommendations of the Freight Mobility Advisory Committee. Under municipal finance, there are several special interest tax exemption bills which have died in committee. Among the bills that failed to make it out of committee was the warehouse sales tax exemption legislation. The measure to exempt intangible personal property from property taxation has passed the Senate, and the Association of Washington Cities will be requesting the City's assistance on this issue soon. A bill affecting the City's gambling tax revenue has passed the House. A bill which would compensate some cities for some of their losses caused by the 1995 manufacturing sales tax exemptions did not get out of committee. However, work is underway to try to keep the measure alive in some form. Telecommunications and energy deregulation legislation are evolving. The issue is very complex, and the Senate and House are still considering the legislation. Several pieces of legislation related to the Growth Management Act have been or are expected to be passed by the House. The Governor is anticipated to not sign many, if any, of the measures. Two measurers related to annexation are of significant interest to the City. House Bill 1948 would prohibit annexation by a city of property outside its existing county boundaries. This would affect the City of Auburn in Pierce County. Representatives Thomas and Robertson have been contacted about this bill, and they indicated they are not in support of the bill. House Bill 1983 would restrict the use of petition-method annexation to areas with only five percent or less of a city's population. The City has expressed opposition to this bill as well. Page 13 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17, 1997 Concerning adult entertainment legislation, the House has passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1575, the model ordinance bill. There are several bills related to water resources. One of particular interest to Auburn is House Bill 2054 related to watershed planning. It is unclear whether this bill will pass out of the House or Senate. A bill to protect cities from liability related to skateboarding and in- line skating on city-owned property has passed the Senate and will go on to the House. No opposition to the bill has been expressed. Councilmember Wagner questioned whether House Bill 2180 contains a funding mechanism. Ms. Clausen reported no specific funding mechanism is contained in the bill which she believes is still under negotiation. The legislation contains a list of 28 projects scheduled to be accomplished in the first biennium. There is a second list which includes projects that are not ready for construction. C. Transportation Revenue Issues Mayor Booth presented the City Council with a memorandum regarding transportation funding. The Public Works Committee requested that information be developed to provide a factual basis upon which the Council could discuss funding mechanisms for transportation improvements. City Engineer Dennis Dowdy reviewed the existing funding mechanisms. Currently, the City receives $1.5 million annually in taxes to support transportation. The taxes include motor vehicle excise tax and state motor vehicle fuel tax. The state motor vehicle fuel tax of $0.23 per gallon is collected state-wide and distributed to local governments on a per capita basis. The cities' share of the state motor vehicle fuel tax is only $0.024 of the $0.23 collected by the state. City Engineer Dowdy displayed a graph of the state motor vehicle fuel tax adjusted for inflation. The graph revealed that if the tax rate had been tied to an inflation factor, the state gas tax would be $0.74 per gallon. As a result of the passage of Initiative 601, the gas tax is tied to a fiscal growth factor. If the same inflationary adjustments were made to the City's annual apportionment of motor vehicle fuel taxes, the City would be receiving approximately $4.8 million as opposed to the $1.5 million the City now receives. Page 14 Cil~/of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17, 1997 The collection and disbursement methods for the motor vehicle excise tax are different from the fuel tax collection and disbursement methods. Approximately one-half of the motor vehicle excise tax collected is used for transportation purposes across the state. The cities receive approximately 12% for multiple purposes. City Engineer Dowdy reported the City is in groat need of transportation capital and transportation proservation support. He estimated the City needs approximately $1.2 to $1.5 million per year for arterial repairs alone. The City has been spending approximately $150,000 to $200,000 per year over the last several years to repair the City's roads. The City has been deferring considerable stroet construction and repairs over the years as many cities in the area have done. City Engineer Dowdy estimated the City has deferrod approximately $500,000 per year in street construction and repairs over the past six to eight years. The amount of construction deferred relates to the cost of maintaining arterial streets at the status quo. City Engineer Dowdy also added that his projections for annual construction and ropair costs rolate to arterial streets only and not the 150 miles of total streets. Councilmember Brothers questioned whether the City's slurry seal program is classified as repair or cosmetic. City Engineer Dowdy explained the slurry seal seals the pavement and protects it from winter frost action. Councilmember Wagner advised that the information provided regarding transportation revenue issues highlights the needs of the City and the lack of funding at the state level. Financing from the State's Transportation Improvement Account is not available. He noted that the Association of Washington Cities has been updating the cities on pending legislation that would provide transportation funding. Councilmember Wagner proposed that the City Council go on rocord as supporting a gas tax adjustment as rocommended by the Association of Washington Cities. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Poe to adopt a rosolution that the Auburn City Council supports a gas tax incroase as supported by the Association of Washington Cities. Page 15 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17. 1997 Councilmember Brothers questioned the portion of the gas tax increase that would be distributed to the cities. Councilmember Wagner explained that of the seven cent fuel tax increase, the cities would receive .5 cents. Cities would also have an option to enact an additional one cent per gallon gas tax of their own. The seven cent fuel tax increase would general approximately $200,000 for the City of Auburn. The local option tax could generate approximately $200,000 to $500,000. Councilmember Wagner proposed that the revenues generated by the local option gas tax could be used for street preservation. The State's portion of the seven cent gas tax increase would go to programs which would provide funding for the City's grade separation projects and other major projects that the State is expected to fund. Mayor Booth advised that he received a letter from Senator Prince indicating if there is a passage of the transportation package, the State will look at the crossing problems in Auburn. Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Clausen explained that five cents of the seven cent tax increase would go to the State Department of Transportation. It is not specified yet that any portion of the proceeds from the tax increase will be for freight mobility or impact related needs. The proceeds will not go to the General Fund. Councilmember Poe noted that the state's Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) would receive .35 cents of the seven cent gas tax increase. He questioned the effect of the proposed seven cent tax increase on the TIB's current funding level. City Engineer Dowdy explained there are two TIB funds from which the City has received funding, the Transportation Improvement Account and the Urban Arterial Trust Account. Councilmember Borden expressed her support for the gas tax increase proposal. She advised that the Public Works Committee has studied the pavement preservation program for the City, and there appears to be no other alternative than to increase gas taxes. Mayor Booth distributed a copy of the proposed resolution for Council review. Councilmember Wagner explained that the resolution targets preservation maintenance and separated grade crossings. The Page 16 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17, 1997 resolution is somewhat similar to the resolutions adopted by the cities of Kent and Renton. Councilmember Borden suggested that the word "exclusively" be deleted from the resolution title and that the title read in part, "that some of the increased motor vehicle tax revenues are expended for local street maintenance". Councilmember Wagner agreed with Councilmember Borden's suggestion. He suggested to include broader language to convey the Council's acknowledgment that a state-wide problem exists for funding of transportation issues and to lend the City's support. He added that the Association of Washington Cities' position on the gas tax increase may be stronger for the cities than the language contained in the resolution. In response to Councilmember Brothers, Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Clausen advised that the legislation is not yet in bill form and is being fine tuned in the Senate Transportation Committee, Councilmember Poe suggested that the language contained in the title and Section 1 of the resolution be amended as follows: replace the word "such" with "a portion of' and delete the word "exclusively". The title and Section 1 would then read in part as follows: "the motor vehicle fuel tax provided a portion of increased motor vehicle tax revenues are expended for local street maintenance/preservation projects, the State Transportation Improvement Account of the Transportation Improvement Board and separated grade crossings. Councilmember Brothers questioned the need for the word "conceptual" within the title and Section 1, and suggested it be deleted from the resolution. Councilmember Barber suggested that the Council follow Councilmember Wagner's suggestion to follow the Association of Washington Cities recommendation. Councilmember Wagner modified his motion to adopt Resolution No. 2833 with the following amendments to the title and Section 1 of the Resolution: delete the word "conceptual", replace the word "such" with the words "a portion of', and delete the word Page17 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17, 1997 "exclusively". Councilmember Poe agreed to the modification on the motion. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. D. Executive Session Mayor Booth recessed the meeting to executive session at 8:55 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes in order to discuss labor negotiations and legal issues. Mayor Booth reconvened the regular meeting at 9:25 p.m. IX. ADJOURNMENT Thero being no further business to come before the City Council this evening, the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Approved on the ~ day of ~ ,1997. Charles A. Booth, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk 97M3-17.DOC Page 18