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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-07-1997 Council Minutes CITY OF AUBURN ( Atlbtlrll couNc. MEE ' NC M Nu -Es 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 present: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, Gene Cerino and Stacey Brothers. Staff members present included: Police Chief Dave Purdy, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, Finance Director Diane L. Supler, Public Works Director Frank Curde, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Utilities Engineer Dwight Holobaugh, Storm Drainage Engineer Tim Carlaw, Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued, Associate Planner Keith Niven, City Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, and City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Proclamations A1.8 (1) Optimist Bike Safety Week Mayor Booth to present a proclamation proclaiming April 27 through May 3, 1997 as Optimist Bike Safety Week. Page I City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 7, 1997 Mayor Booth read, in part, a proclamation declaring April 27 through May 3, 1997 as Optimist Club of Auburn Bike Safety Week. Bike Safety Week is sponsored by the Auburn Optimist Club in cooperation with the Auburn Police Department. b) Employee of the Year Recognition A1.9 Mayor Booth presented a plaque to Jack Jacobsen in honor of his selection as City of Auburn 1996 Employee of the Year. Mr. Jacobsen is a mechanic for the City in the Equipment Rental Division of Public Works. He was selected by his fellow employees as Employee of the Year for his dedicated service as an employee and his contributions to the community. Mr. Jacobsen volunteers for the Boy Scouts, Special Olympics, and as an Emergency Medical Technician. He was accompanied this evening by his wife, Sue Jacobsen. Mayor Booth and members of the City Council congratulated Mr. Jacobsen for his selection as 1996 Employee of the Year. 2. Appointments There were no appointments scheduled for review. D. Agenda Modifications An agenda modification included the Hearing Examiner's official recommendation regarding Application REZ0004-95 transmitted under Item VI.D of these minutes. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings There were no public hearings scheduled for this evening. B. Audience Participation 1. Rodger Campbell, 415 Western Street NW, Auburn, WA Mr. Campbell spoke against the adoption of Ordinance No. 4954. He expressed concern with the amount of water displaced from nearby land use developments to his Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 7, 1997 property. He indicated portions of his property are inundated with water at times and cannot be utilized. C. Correspondence No correspondence was submitted for review. II1. 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 21, 1997, at 4:30 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met on March 24, 1997. The Committee held a public hearing on the water/sewer certificate for River Rim. The Committee also discussed a lease agreement for the airport, King County Agricultural Protection Districts, and golf course fees. The Committee received presentations from staff on the Senior Center plan review and the King County Library. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for April 14, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met March 24, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of a contract for the installation of a traffic light on "A" Street. The Committee discussed the proposed "1" Street LID and the status of negotiations with Lakehaven Water District on their request to obtain water from Auburn. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for April 14, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. D. Finance Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 7:00 p.m. The Committee received a legislative update from Finance Director Supler. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of Ordinance No. 4959 and Resolution No. 2836. The Committee also discussed an interfund loan and reviewed claims and payroll vouchers. The next regular meeting of Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 7, 1997 the Finance Committee is scheduled for Monday, April 21, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the March 17, 1997 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 121274 through 121762, including voided claims check numbers 121391 through 121293, in the amount of $1,843,747.60 for Period 16 and dated April 7~ 1997. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 237752 to 238020 in the amount of $575,877.89 and direct payroll deposit transmissions in the amount of $251,038.75 for a grand total of $826,916.64 for the pay period covering Maroh 21, 1997 to March 24, 1997 are approved for payment this 7th day of April, 1997. C. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Contract Number 553 Public Works Contract Number 577 04.10.2 a) Approve award of Contract 97-05 to Econolite Control Products, Inc. on their low bid of $56,375.77. b) Approve award of contract 97-09 to Sea-Tac Lighting Sales, Inc. on their low bid of $16,993.89. Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 7, 1997 2. Call for Bids a) Auburn Municipal Airport Hangars 04.4.9.2 City Council to approve and authorize the circulation of a request for bids to private parties to construct additional hangers at the Auburn Municipal Airport. D. Interfund Loan F4.7 Request authorization to extend the term on an interfund loan for LID 346 (Fund 346) authorized up to $450,000 from the Storm Drainage Fund at a rate adjusted on a monthly based on the rate earned by the State's investment pool effective until May 30, 1997. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Brothers to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Poe requested the removal of Item IV.C.2.a, Auburn Municipal Airport Hangars, from the Consent Agenda for discussion and consideration. MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM IV.C.2.A CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Councilmember Poe recommended additional language in the Request for Proposals for long term land lease and construction of additional hangars at the Auburn Municipal Airport. He suggested the addition of the following items to the section identified as "Information to be Included in Lease Proposals": 6. Lease Rate Proposals a. Without city facilities b. With city facilities Councilmember Poe explained that the additional language will enable the City to determine the effect of city facilities on the lease rates. He also suggested the lease proposal packages should also be available at the Planning Department. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 7. 1997 Planning and Community Development Director Krauss indicated the additional language could be easily incorporated in the Request for Proposals. Motion by Councilmember Poe, second by Councilmember Singer to approve the advertisement for proposals for airport hangars with additional language to provide lease rate proposals with City facilities and without City facilities, and the lease proposal packages are available at the Planning Department. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no items for review under this section. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Application No. PLT0005-90 03.5 PLT0005-90 City Council to consider the request of the Lakeland Company for final plat approval of a 23 lot single family subdivision, Lakeland Division No. 14, Phase II, located north of 53rd Street SE within the Lakeland Hills development. Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember Wagner to approve the final plat of Lakeland Division No. 14, Phase II. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. See Item VII.A.3 of these minutes for further action on this item. B. Application No. PLT0006-90 03.5 PLT0006-90 City Council to consider the request of the Lakeland Company for final plat approval of a 65 lot single family subdivision, Lakeland Division No. 13, located in the southwest corner of the Lakeland Hills development. Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember Wagner to approve the final plat of Lakeland Division No. 13. Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 7. 1997 In response to a question from Councilmember Cerino, Planning and Community Development Director Krauss advised the plat is entirely within city of Auburn, King County. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. See Item VII.A.4 of these minutes for further action on this item. C. Application No. PLT0006-95 03.5 PLT0006-95 City Council to consider the request of the South Seventh Corporation for preliminary plat approval for a 6 lot subdivision on approximately 15.2 acres located at the southwest corner of 15th and "O" Street SW. Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember Barber to hold a closed record hearing on Application No. PLT0006-95 and Application No. REZ0004-95 on April 21, 1997. Councilmember Wagner requested that staff provide information on how traffic mitigation and storm water mitigation were determined. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Councilmember Poe abstained from voting. D. Application No. REZ0004-95 03.8 REZ0004-95 City Council consideration on the request of the South Seventh Corporation to rezone a 15.2 acre parcel of property located at the southwest corner of 15th and "O" Street SW from M-l, Light Industrial, to BP, Business Park. See Item VI.C of these minutes for action on Application No. REZ0004-95. E. Application No. CUP0006-96 O3.10.1 CUP0006-96 City Council to consider the request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a 120 foot high structure to be used as a Personal Communications Facility located at the Western Coating property at 301 Lund Road. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 7, 1997 Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember Wagner to approve the conditional use permit based upon the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions, and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. Assistant Planning Director Rued noted that the Hearing Examiner's decision requires that the applicant obtain approval from the Federal Aviation Administration. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. F. Development Agreement A3.13.20 City Council to consider the request of Roger and Margaret Ann Thordarson for the issuance of water availability certificates on approximately 13 acre parcel of property located at 108th Avenue SE and SE 290th Street and to approve the Petition of Annexation, Annexation Agreement and Declaration of Covenant. Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember Barber to approve the Development Agreement. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. See Item VII.A.2 of these minutes for further action on this item. G. Auburn Municipal Court A1.4.1 Councilmember Poe introduced an issue regarding the operation of the Auburn Municipal Court, and the City Ordinance in effect which requires the election of a full-time judge this fall. He noted that Personnel Director Brenda Kennedy recently prepared a report on the operations of the Municipal Court. The report reveals that the court is averaging 93 hours per month which is less than required for a full-time judge. Motion by Councilmember Poe, second by Councilmember Cerino to hold a workshop within the next 30 days to review the operations of the Auburn Municipal Court. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 7. 1997 Councilmember Poe explained the purpose of the workshop session would be to discuss all aspects of the court, determine whether the City wants to continue on the course for an elected judge or contract with King County for operation of the court. Councilmember Poe requested that the Finance Director Supler prepare financial information on the projected cost of the court with a full-time judge compared to contracted services with King County. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Mayor Booth acknowledged that the workshop session will be scheduled within the next 30 days, and Finance Director Supler will provide the requested financial analysis. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. O~inances 1. Ordinance No. 4954 03.8 REZ0006-96 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing for the rezoning of property located on the west side of West Valley Highway and South of 15th Street SW, within the City of Auburn, Washington, changing the zoning classification thereof from RS (Residential Zone) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial). Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4954. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Ordinance No, 4956 A3.13.20 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn to execute a development agreement between the City and Roger and Margaret Ann Thordamon. Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 7, t997 Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember Barber to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4956. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Ordinance No. 4957 03.5 PLT0005-90 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the Final Plat of Lakeland Hills, Division No. 14, Phase II, located north of 53rd Street S.E. within Lakeland Hills according to the plat on file with the Clerk of the City of Auburn. Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4957. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Ordinance No. 4958 03.5 PLT0006-90 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the Final Plat of Lakeland Hills, Division No. 13 located within the southwest corner of the Lakeland Hills development, according to the plat on file with the Clerk of the City of Auburn. Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4958. 'MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 5. Ordinance No. 4959 04.7, F5.3 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the acceptance and appropriation of grant funds in the amount of twenty-six thousand two hundred three dollars, ($26,203), and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Interlocal Agreement between King County and the City of Auburn to accept said funds for Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 7, 1997 implementation of the 1997-1998 waste reduction and recycling program. Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4959. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 6. Ordinance No. 4960 A3.2, O3.10.9 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King County, Washington, imposing a moratorium on the issuance of land use development permits for commercial wireless telecommunication facilities and like towers, adopting findings of fact, declaring an emergency exists, establishing a time for the moratorium. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Brothers to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4960. Councilmember Wagner asked whether the moratorium should be extended to one year rather than six months. City Attorney Reynolds advised that a moratorium cannot extend beyond one year. He recommended the City Council extend the moratorium if the City Council has not completed its study and review of a process for permitting commercial wireless telecommunications facilities at the end of six months. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 7. Ordinance No, 4961 03.5 PLT0005-90, 03.5 PLT0006-90 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 4869 which approved the Final Plat of Lakeland Hills, Division 14, Phase I, on June 3, 1996 to correct the description of Lakeland Hills, Division 14, Phase I, to describe the location to be on either side of 53rd St. SE rather than "Located North of 53rd St. SE" and to correct the number of single family lots from "25" Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 7, 1997 to 13 and to correct the location of the subdivision to be east rather and west of Lakeland Hills Way. Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4961. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 2836 A3.16.9, A3.17 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Lease Agreement between the City and Metricom, Inc., for the purpose of leasing space on the Lakeland Hills water tower for communication equipment. Motion by Councilmember, Barber, second by Councilmember Singer to adopt Resolution No. 2836. Councilmember Wagner questioned the methodology for establishing the lease fee of $2,000. City Engineer Dowdy reported that the fee was established after comparing similar leases between four other water utilities and Metricom. The other water utilities are charging lease fees in the range of $2,000. City Engineer Dowdy also explained the term of the lease which is limited to sixty months. City staff are currently negotiating a franchise agreement with Metricom which will also have a term of sixty months. Since the lease is associated with the franchise, each were given a sixty month term. City Engineer Dowdy noted the lease is a nonexclusive lease. Councilmember Poe expressed concern with the second paragraph of Article 1. Lease Term, of the Lease Agreement. He suggested the language of the paragraph may imply that a renewal of the lease would be in accordance with the fees and costs contained in Article 2 of the Lease Agreement. Councilmember Poe suggested deleting the second paragraph of Article 1, and require Page 12 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 7, 1997 Metricom to renegotiate the lease upon expiration of the term. City Engineer Dowdy responded that the lease gives the City the full right to discontinue the lease at the end of five years and renegotiate a new lease. Councilmember Poe expressed concern with permitting Metricom full access to the City's water reservoir site. He suggested that a City employee accompany Metricom each time they access the reservoir site. City Engineer Dowdy advised that the building at the reservoir site is a locked facility and contains anti-intrusion devices with alarms. Access to the reservoir site will be gained through a combination lock system and not a keyed lock system. Judy Lyle, Metricom, Inc., 5025 - 113th Avenue East, Edgewood, WA Ms. Lyle pointed out that the Lease Agreement contains a provision that the Water Department is notified each time Metricom gains access to the reservoir site. She advised that maintenance of the communications equipment usually occurs once a year. Councilmember Poe suggested the Lease Agreement should have been reviewed by the Public Works Committee. City Engineer Dowdy explained that staff decided to bring the issue before the Council as soon as possible in anticipation of the moratorium on the issuance of permits for commercial telecommunication facilities imposed by the Council this evening. The franchise agreement with Metricom will be presented to the Public Works Committee. City Engineer Dowdy also pointed out the Lease Agreement stipulates that the lease will be valid upon the City Council's approval of a franchise. City Attorney Reynolds requested that Ms. Lyle of Metricom, Inc. stipulate for the record Metricom's interpretation of the lease term and renewal provisions. Judy Lyle, Metricom, Inc., 5025 - 113th Avenue East, Edgewood, WA Ms. Lyle acknowledged that the term of the lease is sixty months, and the lessee is responsible for applying for any Page 13 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 7, t997 extension or renewal of the lease at least sixty calendar days prior to the termination of the lease which means the lease is entirely renegotiable. Ms. Lyle indicated she is an authorized representative of Metricom, and she has the ability to indicate an interpretation of the lease provisions. Ms. Lyle also acknowledged that at the termination of the lease, the financial conditions of the lease will be renegotiated. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Lea Hill Annexation O3.1 Associate Planner Keith Niven presented a brief update on the Lea Hill Annexation proposal. Planning staff have been meeting with Lea Hill Task Force members since October 1996 to discuss the Lea Hill annexation. A public forum is scheduled for May 1, 1997 at 7:00 PM at Hazelwood Elementary School. A flyer and survey card was distributed in March with utility bills. To date, 62 survey cards have been returned with comments regarding the proposed annexation. B. Stewart Annexation O3.1 Planning and Community Development Director Krauss presented an update on the status of the Stewart Annexation. The City Council approved the Stewart Annexation approximately a month ago. The City submitted the proposed annexation to the Boundary Review Board, and the appeal period before the Boundary Review Board will expire soon. Staff expects King County to file to invoke the jurisdiction of the Board. Mr. Krauss indicated it may be possible to achieve a resolution of King County's concerns. King County is concerned about their agricultural preservation area which is included in the Stewart parcel and other parcels to the north. The City's Comprehensive Plan does not recognize the agricultural preservation area but views it as a rural protection area. Staff would like to discuss proposed resolutions with the City Council prior to offering them to King County. Planning and Community Development Director Krauss suggested a special City Page 14 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 7, 1997 yard, indicated to the railroad that in the event the railroad begins construction, he is to be immediately advised. Recently, the City received correspondence from Burlington Nodhem addressed to Planning and Community Development Director Krauss advising the railroad is withdrawing its request for the intermodal yard. In the same correspondence the railroad indicated the intermodal yard is federally preempted. In light of the correspondence, the City has requested another status conference before Judge Zilly. A date for the new status conference has not been set. Litigation involving the City's request for declaratory judgment in regard to the full issue of federal preemption is before the Surface Transportation Board in the matter of the merger between Washington Central and Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad. The Surface Transportation Board has not ruled on the litigation. The Surface Transportation Board previously ruled on the King County litigation regarding federal preemption. The City appealed that ruling to the 9th District Court of Appeals. The 9th District Court ruled the city of Auburn did not have standing in the litigation but referred it back requesting a response as to why Auburn was excluded from the original issue before the Surface Transportation Board. D. North Central Basin Storm Drainage City Engineer Dowdy and Storm Drainage Engineer Tim Carlaw presented a status report on the plans for improving the north central basin storm drainage utilizing various charts and slides. When the current Storm Drainage Plan was adopted, diversions of storm water were planned from the southeast area of the city to Mill Creek, and improvements were planned to pump storm water through the dike and to Green River as well as increase detention in the Mill Creek corridor. Since that time, the Supermall and the racetrack have been constructed and a better understanding of Mill Creek has been achieved. A study is planned this year to update the Storm Drainage Plan. Previous plans to dived water to Mill Creek proved to be unfeasible. The north central basin is under the influence of the elevation of the Green River during the storm season. When the Green River flows above about 9,000 cubic feet per second, all of the storm drainage systems which normally flow to Mill Creek tend Page 16 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 7, 1997 Council meeting be held Monday, April 14, 1997 at 7:00 PM to discuss the Stewart Annexation. Councilmember Brothers questioned whether the agricultural preservation districts have "sold" rights. Planning and Community Development Director Krauss explained that King County's definition includes both properties whose development rights have been purchased by an initiative funded program and properties which King County does not own development rights to but has zoned the properties as agricultural preservation. In response to a question from Councilmember Singer, Planning and Community Development Director Krauss indicated Council review of the matter is required as soon as possible in order to allow sufficient time to come to resolution with King County. Councilmember Singer suggested that the property owners within the agricultural district receive notice of the special City Council meeting. Councilmember Borden recommended holding a public forum in the agricultural district areas similar to the meetings held to discuss the Lea Hill Annexation proposal. Councilmember Poe agreed the property owners in the agricultural districts should be made aware of the process. Mayor Booth confirmed that a special City Council meeting will be held Monday, April 14, 1997 at 7:00 PM, and area property owners will be notified of the meeting. C. Burlington Northern Railroad City Attorney Reynolds presented an update on pending litigation between the City and the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad. The proceedings in United States (US) District Court before Judge Zilly is an action that began in King County Superior Court which was transferred by Burlington Northern to federal court. A status conference is scheduled for July. The City was successful in amending the complaint to include the intermodal yard in anticipation the railroad would proceed to build the intermodal yard citing federal preemption. US District Court Judge Zilly, who granted the amendment to the complaint to include the intermodal Page 15 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 7, 1997 to backwater, and the two drains that drain east to the Green River cannot flow freely. The new study will consist of the G, H and I subbasins. Planned improvements to the G, H and I subbasins include the North Central Pump Station Project and possible Phase II improvements. The study for the North Central Pump Station concluded that the pump station can divert water to the Green River until the river flows at a flood stage of 9,000 cubic feet per second. Consultants have been solicited to conduct the Airport Regional Storage Study. Staff for the storm water utility as well as the airport manager will work together to determine the best configuration for development of a regional storage facility. If the regional facility is economically advantageous to the City, the developer who had planned to construct a private storm water storage facility will contribute his costs to the construction of a regional facility. The regional facility will augment other ponds. During a recent storm event, it was discovered that storm water in the 30th Street area north of the airport can be controlled by pumping at the North Central Phase 1 pump station located at Brannan Park. Additionally, a private pump and a City pump were installed at the 37th Street NW and "B" Street NW crossings to pump storm water into ditches on either side of the Burlington Northern Railroad grade. The three pumping operations combined to control flooding in several areas. Since that time, the City obtained permits from the Burlington Northern Railroad to install two overflow pipes at 37th Street NW to enable storm water drainage across 37th Street NW. A combination of recent improvements has already made an impact on flooding in the area. Currently approximately $2.5 million in storm drainage improvements are already under contract. The City is also reviewing the possibility of purchasing a 31 acre parcel to construct a detention pond. The detention pond will allow the City to pump storm water to the pond during flood stage conditions on the Green River. Phase II of the North Central Storm Drainage Improvements will not be pursued until the benefits of Phase I have been evaluated. The "B" Street NE storage improvements may be included as part of the "B" Street LID Project. The "B" Street NE storage Page 17 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 7, 1997 improvements include enlarging the railroad ditch to increase the storm drainage capacity of the ditch. Councilmember Brothers questioned whether the North Central Phase I Pump Station is in operation. City Engineer Dowdy advised the pump station is due to be operational in August. Councilmember Brothers asked the status of the acquisition of the 31 acre parcel for storm drainage retention. City Engineer Dowdy reported the purchase should be complete in 1997. In response to a question from Councilmember Poe, City Engineer Dowdy reported the pumping capacity of the North Central Pump Station is 45 cubic feet per second. Councilmember Singer questioned whether any of the North Central Storm Drainage Improvements will benefit Mr. Campbell, who spoke under citizen participation this evening. City Engineer Dowdy explained that Mr. Campbell's property is located in a different drainage basin. Storm Drainage Engineer Carlaw presented a comparison of the existing drainage conditions to drainage conditions after implementation of Phase I improvements and construction of Phase II improvements. The construction of Phase II improvements would greatly reduce the discharge to Mill Creek. Mr. Carlaw indicated the improvements will not affect Mr. Campbell's property which is upstream. The improvements will draw some water away from Mill Creek and result in improvements to the hydraulics of Mill Creek; however, it is uncertain how far upstream the effect will be evident. E. City Council Retreat Mayor Booth reported a City Council retreat is needed as the first step in the budget process, and Finance Director Supler has done some preliminary work in preparation for the retreat. Finance Director Supler reported a preliminary meeting was held with one potential facilitator. Finance Director Supler suggested holding the retreat on a Saturday and preferably before May 24. The retreat is expected to last approximately eight hours and will include an opportunity to review the City Council's mission statement and goals contained in the 1997 Budget. Finance Director Supler also Page 18 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 7, t997 questioned whether the City Council wants department directors to participate in the retreat. Councilmember Brothers suggested the retreat be held over two separate days to allow separate review and goal-setting sessions. Councilmember Borden suggested the City Council meet to develop an agenda for the retreat and discuss the process for the retreat. After discussion, it was consensus of the Council to conduct a retreat over two days, May 20 and 22, 1997, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Mayor Booth suggested members of the Public Works Committee and Planning and Community Development Committee develop items for the retreat agenda. F. Potential Annexation Areas Study Session Mayor Booth suggested the City Council hold a study session to discuss potential annexation areas. The purpose of the study session is to discuss general considerations and concerns such as the economic benefits of annexations. Mayor Booth agreed to schedule a presentation for a regular City Council meeting after April 1997. G. Curfew Study Session Councilmember Barber questioned the status of scheduling a study session regarding a youth curfew. Mayor Booth advised a study session will be scheduled as soon as all the informational materials have been compiled. H. Executive Session Mayor Booth recessed the regular meeting to executive session at 9:00 p,m. for approximately 15 minutes in order to discuss litigation. Mayor Booth indicated no action is anticipated as a result of the executive session. Mayor Booth reconvened the regular meeting at 9:40 p.m. Page 19 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 7. 1997 IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council this evening, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM. Charles A. Booth, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk 97M4:07. DOC Page 20