HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17-1998 CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
February 17, 1998 7:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flacl Salute
Mayor Booth called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. At the
invitation of Mayor Booth, Mr. Jack Lausch led those in attendance
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Mayor Booth and the following members of the Auburn City Council
were present: Pete Lewis, Sue Singer, Jeanne Barber, Trish
Borden, Fred Poe, Gene Cerino, and Rich Wagner.
Staff members present included: Parks and Recreation Director
Dick Deal, Personne) Director Brenda Heineman, Fire Chief Bob
Johnson, Police Chief Dave Purdy, Finance Director Diane L.
Supler, Public Works Director Frank Curde, Assistant Planning
Director Lynn Rued, Senior Planner Bob Sokol, City Attorney
Michael J. Reynolds, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Apl3ointments
1. Announcements
Mayor Booth welcomed Duanna Richards and members of
the Green River Valley Pathfinders in attendance this
evening. Pathfinders is a coed youth group similar to Boy
and Girl Scout Clubs. The Pathfinders in attendance
included Director Kelly Kraus, Nickie Sharp, Jaimie Kraus,
Ryan Wilson, Eric Sladek, Matthew McCarter, Mike Barker,
Khris Hallam, Robbie Kraus, Matthew Lee, Ryan Kilgore,
Garrett Burke, Kristina Martinsen, Liesel Fandrich, Michele
Reese, Amanda Kobberstad, Tim Hill, Ashley Johnson,
Deanna Berger, Aliya Ferguson, Staci Payne, Heidi Nollan,
Ross Von Pohle, and Bryan Bailey.
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For clarification of these minutes, the Pathfinders were
recognized immediately following Item ~.A. 1 of these
minutes.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for City Council review.
D. Agenda Modifications
Mayor Booth announced a modification to the agenda to add an
Agreement for Artistic Service between the City of Auburn and
Roger del Rosario as Item IV.D.6 of these minutes.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearin<Is
1. Application No. REZ0002-97
03.8 REZ0002-97
The following is a closed record hearing where comments
are limited to the existing record and no new evidence or
information is allowed to be submitted.
The Auburn City Council to reconsider its decision to deny
the request of Puget Western for a rezone from the existing
zoning of Unclassified to R-4, Multi-family, for property
consisting of 8.8 acres in size and located on the south side
of Oravetz Road and approximately 1,600 feet west of "R"
Street.
Mayor Booth opened the hearing.
City Attorney Reynolds described the history of Puget
Western's application for rezone from Unclassified to R-4,
multi-family. The application went before the Hearing
Examiner who found that the rezone request was consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan. Subsequently, the application
came before the the City Council who reversed the decision
of the Hearing Examiner. Upon adoption of the ordinance
reversing the Hearing Examiner's decision, the applicant
appealed the City Council decision to King County Superior
Court. The case was reviewed by the Legal Department and
the legal counsel for the Washington Cities Insurance
Authority who have recommended the City Council
reconsider its decision.
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Mrs. Ralph Scholz, 4220 Kennedy Avenue SE, Auburn, WA
Mrs. Scholz explained that she resides next to the property
requested for rezone. She expressed concern with the
rezone, especially with the proposed density and traffic on
Oravetz Road. She noted that the area has changed since
the adoption of the Lakeland Hills Special Area Plan.
Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued outlined the process
the applicant must follow in order to develop the property if it
is rezoned. The developer must submit application for
development either through a building permit or a multi-
family development. At lhat time, the developer must submit
an environmental checklist outlining the project and
describing the project related to the environmental review.
The City will conduct an environmental review on the
proposed project. The City has already identified concerns
with traffic, access, slopes, and storm drainage and will
require additional studies as part of the review. The
adjoining neighbors will receive notification of the application
and the threshold determination with regard to the
environmental determination. The environmental
determination can be appealed.
Mr. Jim Ihnot, Puget Western, Inc., 19515 Northcreek
Parkway, #310, Bothell, WA, 98011
Mr. Ihnot identified himself as the attorney representing the
applicant, Puget Western. Puget Western is the real estate
division of Puget Sound Energy. Mr. Ihnot requested the
City Council approve the rezone request which is consistent
with the Lakeland Hills Special Area Plan adopted in 1988
and the City's Comprehensive Plan adopted in 1995. Mr.
Ihnot indicated that the applicant will address concerns
related to the steep slopes, geological constraints, and traffic
patterns.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to approve the rezone and to instruct the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
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Councilmember Wagner expressed his dissatisfaction with
the hearing examiner system as it now exists. He
encouraged the City Council to examine the criteria under
which certain projects come to the City Council for hearing
and under which criteria projects would go to the Hearing
Examiner for hearing. He requested the City Council receive
information on his request within the next two months.
Mayor Booth advised that a City Council workshop is
planned on the subject within the next month.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Emerqencv Comprehensive Plan Amendments
03.4.3, O3.4.1.14
The King County Council adopted Motion No. 98-100 on
February 9, 1998 requesting the County Prosecuting
Attorney to file an appeal to the Growth Management
Hearings Board of the City's December 15, 1997
Comprehensive Plan Amendments. In its motion the
County, identified the classification of Green Valley Road as
a minor arterial in the City's Transportation Plan as a point of
concern.
The City has identified the designation of Green Valley Road
as a minor arterial as a technical error. The City's intention
was to designate the area between Academy Drive/Green
Valley Road to R Street SE in Auburn as a study area for a
bypass between SR164 and SR18. This interpretation is
consistent with language contained in the City of Auburn
Capital Facilities Plan, To avoid the King County appeal of
the City's Transportation Plan, the city will amend those
sections of the plan which contain mention of the Academy
Drive/Green Valley Road Bypass to read that a study will be
conducted of possible SR164/SR18 bypass routes to
address the regional issue of SR164 traffic. Sections to be
amended include Figure 3.1b, Table 5.1,The Six-year TIP
Map and Project description and all other relevant sections
referring to this project.
RCW 36.70A. 130 states that "a city may adopt... revisions to
its comprehensive plan...whenever an emergency exists or
to resolve an appeal of a comprehensive plan filed with a
growth management hearings board.,." The City Attorney
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has determined that the impending King County appeal of
the Plan constitutes such an emergency.
Senior Planner Bob Sokol recommended that in order to
avoid the King County appeal of the City's Transportation
Plan, the City Council amend those sections of the plan
which contain mention of the Academy Drive/Green Valley
Road Bypass. The sections to be amended include Figure
2.4, Figure 3.1b, Table 5.1, the Six Year TIP Map and
project description. Since the proposed changes do not
represent a significant change of intent regarding this project
but merely a correction of a technical error, staff
recommends approval of the emergency amendments to
avoid potential litigation.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing. No one from the
audience requested to speak regarding the emergency
Comprehensive Plan amendments.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Audience Participation
1. Nancy Colson, 1214 "O" Street NE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Colson spoke as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees
for the Auburn branch of the King County Library. She
spoke in favor of the approval of the schematic design for
the new Auburn branch of the King County Library system as
proposed under Item IV.D. of these minutes. She spoke in
favor of project architect Olson Sundberg's schematic
design. The design has been reviewed by the Library Board
and the City Council's Public Works and Planning and
Community Development Committees. She urged the City
Council to approve the schematic design this evening so that
the project can proceed with construction beginning this fall
and completion by the fall of 1999.
2. Lou Hoffert, 802 45th Street NE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Hoffert referred to a Planning and Community
Development Committee meeting at which time the library
building was discussed. Park and Recreation Director Deal
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advised Mr. Hoffert that since the meeting, King County
Library Board of Directors dedicated an additional $500,000
to the development of the Auburn branch of the King County
Library.
3. Mary Urbach, 1201 Pacific Avenue, Suite 1900, Tacoma,
WA
Ms. Urbach referred to the special City Council meeting held
February 9, 1998 at which time the Council discussed the
proposed settlement agreement with the City of Bonney
Lake. She recalled her concerns that the settlement
agreement would have an adverse impact upon the
"unclaimed area" including the Terrace View property along
East Valley Highway, three other properties and a portion of
Lakeland Hills. Since the February 9, 1998 City Council
meeting, she met with the City's utilities staff. Based on the
discussions with City staff, she believes there is no legal or
engineering impediment to serving the Terrace View
property with utilities. Her only concern with the settlement
agreement between the City of Auburn and the City of
Bonney Lake is that it contain no impediment to serving the
Terrace View property with utilities.
City Attorney Reynolds advised that no assurances were
given to the Terrace View project. The only purpose of the
meeting with the Terrace View proponents was to review a
potential preannexation agreement.
4. Steve Sheehy, 5004 43Td Avenue South, Seattle, WA
Mr. Sheehy identified himself as the attorney representing
Lakeland Company. He distributed a handout to the Council
which he referred to for his comments. He also displayed a
map of the Lakeland Hills area which he referred to
throughout his comments. He recalled his comments at the
February 9, 1998 special City Council meeting where he
requested that the City Council delay action on the
settlement agreement with the City of Bonney Lake. The
purpose of his comments this evening is to give a progress
report on the Lakeland Company's review of the proposed
settlement agreement and to offer recommendations. He
explained that the area outlined in green on the map
represents 685 acres located in Pierce County and owned
by Lakeland Company. Property west of the pink line
running north/south is assumed to be served by the City of
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Auburn and as part of Auburn's water service area. The
area east of the pink line would be served by the City of
Bonney Lake. Mr. Sheehy noted that the pink line bisects
the Lakeland property, a potential school site for the
Dieringer District, and a proposed subdivision approved by
Pierce County. The City's settlement agreement with
Bonney Lake requires that the Lakeland Company property
will be served by two separate water systems, one by
Auburn and one by Bonney Lake. He reported the Lakeland
Company has retained a water consulting engineer to meet
with Auburn and Bonney Lake staff. According to his
understanding of the settlement agreement between the two
cities, if Auburn chooses to take over water service seven
years after annexation occurs, the City will need to pay for
source water necessary to serve the area. Source water
equates to approximately 2 million gallons of storage and a
cost in excess of $2 million. The City of Auburn will not
receive system development charges as system
development charges will have already been paid to Bonney
Lake. Mr. Sheehy expressed concern that water service
from Bonney Lake will cost more than service from the City
of Auburn.
Mr. Sheehy expressed concern that annexation of the
Lakeland Hills area will occur incrementally according to the
settlement agreement. As property is annexed, the City may
choose to serve the annexed area seven years after
annexation has occurred. He questioned how the City will
be able to provide service incrementally.
Mr. Sheehy suggested that the cost and revenues for the
systems be shared equally among the three parties, Auburn,
Bonney Lake and Lakeland. He suggested that Auburn
eventually take over service for the entire area. He also
suggested that the City of Auburn not pay for the cost of
source and oversizing pipes.
In closing, he requested the City Council delay action on the
proposed settlement agreement with Bonney Lake, and he
offered to work with Auburn and Bonney Lake to come to a
final resolution of all questions, claims and litigation.
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5. Chuck Henderson, The Lakeland Company, PC Box 3866,
Bellevue, WA, 98009
Mr. Henderson described four concepts for the water
engineers to review and a proposition that would enable
Lakeland Company to settle all claims. Mr. Henderson
proposed that the Lakeland Planning Area will be served as
one system by one purveyor. He described the Lakeland
Planning Area as the Lakeland annexation area less the
properties on the valley floor adjacent to East Valley
Highway. The area can be served by Bonney Lake initially
and served by Auburn in the future. The Lakeland Planning
Area consists of 5,000 equivalent residential units which will
require a storage capacity of 2 million gallons. Auburn plans
to construct a 5.3 million gallon storage tank in the area to
serve as a regional facility.
Mr. Henderson described the elements of a settlement of all
issues. Auburn and Bonney Lake need to agree on the area
of the Lakeland Planning Area and receive approval from the
Boundary Review Board and other agencies. He proposed
that the City of Bonney Lake collect the development
charges from Lakeland and purchase the source from
Auburn in conjunction with a regional storage tank.
Mr. Henderson called for reasonable system development
charges assessed by Bonney Lake in order to come to a
settlement of all issues. He indicated the value of the
Lakeland project is more than the City of Bonney Lake water
system, and the City of Bonney Lake's system development
charges are twice as much as they need to be. He
requested the City delay action on the settlement agreement
with Bonney Lake and to join with Lakeland in encouraging
Bonney Lake to negotiate in good faith.
The final element is Bonney Lake's intent to charge the
customers in the Lakeland Plan Area water rates 40 percent
above the rates charged to Bonney Lake residents. Mr.
Henderson wants customers in the Lakeland Plan Area to
receive inside city water rates.
Mr. Henderson acknowledged that a three-party agreement
is difficult because of the constraints of regional water
association agreements. He suggested that the agreement
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proposed by Henderson is more favorable to the City of
Auburn than the proposed settlement agreement with
Bonney Lake. He requested the City Council defer action on
the proposed settlement agreement.
Councilmember Wagner asked Mr. Henderson why the City
should enter into a three-party agreement with Lakeland for
water only when Lakeland has disputed the existing
preannexation agreement where water is only one element
of the agreement.
Mr. Henderson stated there was a dispute as to what the
preannexation agreement meant. The dispute was
arbitrated and a judge rendered a decision on a small part of
the dispute. Subsequent to the arbitration and decision,
discussions have been held between the City and Lakeland
which have led Lakeland to believe that a complete
resolution of all outstanding issues of the preannexation
agreement interpretations is possible. Mr. Henderson
advised that the water dispute is the most significant issue.
6. Mayor Bob Young, City of Bonney Lake, 7021 181st Avenue
East, Bonney Lake, WA
Mayor Young indicated he did not arrive in time this evening
to hear all of Mr. Henderson's comments. He urged the City
Council to approve the settlement agreement between the
City of Auburn and City of Bonney Lake. He reported the
Bonney Lake City Council unanimously approved the
settlement agreement last week. Mayor Booth advised that
the City Council would be reviewing the settlement
agreement in executive session this evening.
C. Correspondence
1. A letter dated February 10, 1998 addressed to the Auburn
City Council from Alda H. Wilkinson, Executive Secretary for
the Washington State Boundary Review Board for King
County regarding Notice of Hearing, File No. 2008 - City of
Federal Way - Lakehaven Utility District Assumption.
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III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.e
A. Municipal Services
Chair Poe reported the Municipal Services Committee this
afternoon. The Committee recommends approval of an
amendment to a Professional Services Contract with Parametdx for
work related to the removal and replacement of underground
storage tanks and recommends approval of a bid from Les Schwab
Tire for the property at 26th and "1" Street NE. The Committee
discussed the cable television annual report by 3H Cable
Consultants. The Committee also received a presentation from
Finance Director Supler on storm utility billings. The next regular
meeting of the Municipal Services Committee will be held March
16, 1998 at 5:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met February 9, 1998. The Committee discussed the
Consolidated Plan, especially the 1,800 housing unit target for low
income housing. After extensive discussion, staff decided that the
target amount is a mistake. However, since a change in the target
amount represents a substantive change in the Plan, a public
hearing will be required. The Committee discussed the Human
Services Roundtable. The City budgets approximately $7,000 for
the Human Services Roundtable. The Mayor and Committee agree
that the expenditure is not in the best interest of the City any longer.
The Committee also received a presentation from the architect for
the library building. The Committee members were pleased with
the schematic design and recommend the project proceed. The
next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for Monday, February 23, 1998 at 6:00
p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met February
9, 1998. The Committee received a presentation on the library
building schematic design. The Committee focused on access and
traffic issues related to the library building and made
recommendations for improvements. The Committee recommends
approval of the schematic design and to proceed with the project.
The Committee recommends approval of Resolution No. 2918
authorizing a professional services agreement for the update of the
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Comprehensive Stormwater Plan. The Committee also reviewed
and recommends approval of several contract administration items
on this evening's agenda. The next regular .'neeting of the Public
Works Committee is scheduled for Monday, February 23, 1998 at
4:30 p.m. Councilmember Poe will be unavailable for the meeting,
and Councilmember Lewis has agreed to attend in his place.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30 p.m The Committee discussed long term disability care. The
Committee received updates on legislative action, stormwater
billing, and solid waste billing. The Committee also reviewed and
recommends approval of claims and payroll vouchers. The next
regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for March
2, 1998 at6:30 p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the February 2, 1998 regular Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 129950 through 130355 in the
amount of $1,504,035.37 for Period 15 and dated February
17, 1998.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 244198 to 244429 in the amount of
$796,965.42 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $472,616.06 for a grand total of $1,269,581.48 for
the pay period covering January 30, 1998 to February 11,
1998.
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C. Contract Administration
1. Project Number PR 9701AR
04.4.9.2 PR 9701AR
City Council to reject all bids received for Project Number PR
9701AR, Contract No. 97-01AR, the rebid of New Metal
Roofs on Airport Hangars No, 5 through 7, in the best
interest of the City.
2, Public Works Project Number PR 603
O4.8.1
City Council to grant permission to advertise for Public
Works Project Number PR 603, Scenic Drive Phase 2,
3. Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for Consultant Services
between the City of Auburn and Sverdrup Civil, Inc.
A3.16.9, O4.9.1 PR 562
City Council to approve Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to
Standard Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-18 between the
· City of Auburn and Sverdrup Civil, Inc. in the amount of
$223,258.
4. Agreement for Artistic Service between the City of Auburn
and Roger del Rosario
A3.16.5
City Council to approve an Agreement for Artistic Service
between the City of Auburn and Roger del Rosario in the
amount of $1,665.00 to conduct educational programs at
Cascade Middle School as part of the Artist in Residency
Program.
5. Amendment No. 1 to Aareement for Professional Services
between the City of Auburn and Henderson, Young &
Company
A3.16.6
City Council to approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for
Professional Services between the City of Auburn and
Henderson, Young & Company to extend the agreement
term to December 31, 1998.
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6. Agreement for Artistic Service between the City of Auburn
and Roger del Rosario
City Council to approve an Agreement for Artistic Service
between the City of Auburn and Roger del Rosario in the
amount of $1,840.00 to conduct educational programs at
Rainier Middle School as part of the Artist in Residensy
Program.
D. Auburn Library Schematic Design
04.4.5
City Council to approve the schematic design for the new Auburn
branch of the King County Library system, and direct the project
architect, Olson Sundberg, to proceed with the working drawings
and permitting for the project.
E. Call for Public Hearinq
1. Consolidated Plan
O3.4.1.7
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held March 2,
1998 on the revised 1998-99 Annual Plan for the City's
Consolidated Plan.
F. Surplus Property
F4.6.1
1. Public Works Equi~>ment Rental
City Council to authorize the surplus and sale of the
following radio equipment:
Radio Serial No, Fixed Asset No, City Ta.q No.
Motorola Maxtrac 428AUA0909
Motorola Mostar 436HME1812 5509910487
Motorola Syntor 431HFL1486 0012100088 021 345
Motorola Syntor 431HFL1489 021 353
G.E. S-550 706011506 021 518
G.E. 706011206 021 492
Motorola Syntor 431HJA1062
Motorola Syntor 431HFL1483 001210089 021 354
Motorola Convedacom 230ALG1047
Motorola Syntor 431HFLt488 021 347
G.E. 705552205 021 516
Midland 210495 021 529
Motorola Syntor 431HFL1494 021 341
Motorola Syntor X-9000 483HNG1395 021 570
Motorola Syntor X-9000 483HPG0498
Motorola Spectra 221AUY0394
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Motorola Syntor 431HFL1492
Mitsubishi Cell Phone 2725424
Bendix-King 903907 021 597
Motorola MCX 1000 852PPC2061
Motorola Spectra 617ASQ 1383
Motorola SyntorX-9000 483HQE1615
Motorola SyntorX-9000 483HNG1396 021 573
Novatel Cell Phone 132024
Motorola Mocom 70 MC079M
Motorola Convertacom 230AGG 1726
Motorola 289CL9934 021 576
Motorola Convertacom 230AKE0809 55099 80182
Motorola Mostar 436HME1815 55099 90287
Motorola Mostar 436HMA1638 55099 10587
Motorola Mostar 436HLA1077 55099 30886
Motorola Convertacom 230AKJ0532 55099 50880
Motorola Spectm A-9 221ATC0256
Motorola SyntorX-9000 483HNG1397
Motorola Syntor 431HFL1493
Portable Radios
Realistic Pro 32 569879
Motorola MT-100O 75lANE1043
Motorola MT-1000 (Unreadable)
Motorola MT-1000 75lANE1038
2. Public Works Eauipment Rental
City Council to authorize the surplus and sale of the vehicles
listed below:
UNIT DESCRIPTION SERIAL NUMBER LICENSE NO.
P023B 1992 Ford Crown Victoria 2FACP72W5NX195899 11827D
P026B 1992 Ford Crown Victoria 2FACP72W3NX195898 12734D
3. Fire Department
1 ea. Metal Office Desk
1 ea. Office Desk Chair
1 ea. Computer Printer - CPT
1 ea. Brother Electric Typewriter, portable
1 ea. Norelco Dictation Machine
2 ea. Bulletin Boards
1 ea. Magnavox VCR
1 ea. Letter Board
1 ea. Rolodex File
Miscellaneous Workstation Dswder Parts
6 ea. Wall Dividers
3 ea. Sections of 3-1/2" Hose
2 ea. Sections of 2-1/2" Hose
1 ea. Panasonic Copy Machine #022272
4 ea. Wooden Doom
10 ea. Sections 1-1/2" Hose
1 ea. Van Cargo Cage
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Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as modified.
Councilmember Poe expressed concern with the design of the
Auburn library building. He expressed opposition to using exposed
fastener metal roofing, giant brick as opposed to a smaller brick,
and reverse window wells, which are some of the features used in
the construction of the Covington library builc'ing. Councilmember
Poe advocated for the City Council's ability to further review the
exterior design of the building as the project proceeds.
Councilmember Lewis asked whether the City Council will have an
opportunity to review and approve the exterior and interior of the
building.
Parks and Recreation Director Deal advised there will be several
updates presented to the Planning and Community Development
Committee. Some library construction items will be bid as
alternates and evaluated according to the construction budget. He
agreed to share the Council's concerns with the architect. He
pointed out that a different architect designed the Covington library.
Councilmember Singer inquired regarding the use of corrugated
metal on the exterior of the library. Mr. Deal advised that three
sides of the building will be constructed with brick. The north wall
of the building will be constructed with corrugated metal to
accommodate future expansion. Councilmember Singer
recommended that the bid include an alternate for a brick wall on
the north side as well. She noted that the future expansion may
ReVeF OCCUr.
Councilmember Cerino expressed concern with the architectural
look of the library building. He hoped that the City Council would
continue to have a voice in the decision involving the exterior
design of the building.
Mr. Deal assured the City Council that the Library Board will keep
the project on task and convey the Council's concerns to the
architect and staff. Library Board Chair Colson also added that the
Library Board has many of the same concerns expressed by the
City Council.
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Councilmember Borden pointed out that the library construction is
limited to $4.75 million which includes a $750,000 contribution by
King County Library System.
Councilmember Poe inquired regarding the type of roofing
proposed for the library building. Mr. Deal believed it to be a type
of raised seam metal roofing. He offered to check on the matter
further.
Councilmember inquired when the City will be going out for a bond
issue. Finance Director Supler advised that she did not plan to go
out for bonds until this fall when the construction phase begins.
Councilmember Lewis reiterated the Council's concerns with the
library design which include roofing material and type, reverse
window wells, and the construction material for the fourth wall.
MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS MODIFIED
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 7-0.
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
1. Ordinance No. 5065
O3.4.1.7, F5.4.3
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, to amend
Ordinance Number 4738, which appropriated Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in 1995, and
Ordinance Number 4845, which appropriated CDBG funds in
1996, to release certain unused CDBG funds in order to
reappropriate such funds for use during the 1998-99 CDBG
program year, in addition to the City's entitlement funds and
program income; and to appropriate a total amount of Four
Hundred Fifty Thousand, Four Hundred and three dollars
($450,403) for the 1998-99 program year; and to authorize
the Mayor to implement the approved programs and
projects.
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City Attorney Reynolds read Ordinance No. 5065 by title.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt ordinance No. 5065.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5072
03.4.3, O3.4.1.14
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, relating to Planning; adopting Emergency
Comprehensive Plan Map and Text Amendments pursuant
to the provisions of R.C.W. Chapters 36.70A and 35A.63 of
the Laws of the State of Washington; designating these
amendments as guidelines for exercising the City's authority
under the Washington State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA); directing that this ordinance and Comprehensive
Plan Amendments it adopts and approves be filed with the
Auburn City Clerk and be available for public inspection.
City Attorney Reynolds read Ordinance No. 5072 by title.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5072.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 2916
A1.14
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, regarding the display of the nationally
recognized PQW/MIA Flag.
For clarification of these minutes, Resolution No, 2916 was
addressed immediately preceding Item II.A.2 of these
minutes. Audience participation on Resolution No. 2916 was
permitted during consideration of the Resolution since it
preceded the audience participation portion of the agenda.
City Attorney Reynolds read the title of Resolution No. 2916.
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Mayor Booth, the City Council, and the audience recognized
and applauded Virginia Paige, the wife of a former prisoner
of war, in attendance this evening.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded the adoption of Resolution No. 2916.
Councilmember Poe expressed concern that the Resolution
provides that the POW/MIA flag will be flown every day in
perpetuity. He suggested the City fly the POW/MIA flag only
on certain days or as designated by the Mayor.
Councilmember Poe expressed his belief that the American
Flag represents freedom and honors those who fought for
that freedom.
Jack Lausch, Auburn, WA
Mr. Lausch identified himself as the Past Commander of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Past Commander of the
American Legion. He explained that the POW/MIA Flag is a
display of respect for prisoners of war and those missing in
action.
Chuck Lawrence, 30th Street, Auburn, WA
Mr. Lawrence identified himself as a founding member of the
Green River Chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America. Mr.
Lawrence spoke in favor of Resolution No. 2916 and flying
the POW/MIA flag every day with the American Flag as a
reminder of the thousands of veterans classified as missing
in action (MIA).
Cyril Van Selus, 20 Riverview Drive SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Van Selus paid tribute to the Korean and Vietnam
veterans. Mr. Van Selus advised that he is a World War II
service veteran and recalled approximately 74,000 thousand
World War II MIAs.
MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2916 CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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2.Resolution No. 2918
A3.16.9, O3.4.1.10
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Agreement for Professional Services with KCM, Inc. for
the purpose of updating the City of Auburn Comprehensive
Stormwater Plan.
City Attorney .Reynolds read Resolution No. 2918 by title.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2918.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 2921
A3.11.12
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Agreement for Professional Services with Carolyn
Browne Associates to assist with public outreach concerning
the National Flood Insurance Program.
City Attorney Reynolds read Resolution No. 2921 by title.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2921.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the meeting to executive session at 9:15
p.m. for approximately 40 minutes in order to discuss litigation.
Mayor Booth indicated there may be action following the executive
session.
Mayor Booth reconvened the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
C. Settlement Agreement with City of Bonnev Lake
No action was taken on the settlement agreement with the City of
Bonney Lake.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council this evening,
the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Approved on the ,~) 4,_/' day of (7~~ ,1998.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor "'Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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