HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-07-1997 Council Minutes CITY OF AUBURN
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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"
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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