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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-20-2001 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 20, 2001 7:30 PM I. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute Mayor Charles A. Booth called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call Mayor Booth and the following Councilmembers were present: Rich Wagner, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, Pete Lewis and Stacey Brothers. Councilmember Sue Singer was excused. Staff members present included: Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, Cemetery Coordinator Arnie Galli, Recreation Coordinator Sharon Lavigne, Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued, Associate Planner Shirley Aird, Associate Planner B. Sanders, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Storm Drainage Engineer Tim Carlaw, Project Engineer Scott Nutter, Finance Director Diane L. Supler, City Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, Assistant City Clerk Tamie Bothell, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Hometown Hem Award Mayor Booth presented Auburn's Hometown Hem Award to Arnie Galli, Sr. in recognition of his long- term commitment to the community. Mr. Galli has lived in Auburn for eighty-nine years and has been active in many civic organizations. Mr. Galli was accompanied this evening by his wife, children, and Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meetin_Q Minutes February 20, 2001 grandchildren, as well as many members of the Messiah Lutheran Church. 2. Appointments There were no appointments for Council consideration. D. Agenda Modifications Agenda modifications included revised text for Ordinance No. 5514 transmitted under Item VII.A.6 of these minutes, the text of Ordinance No. 5515 transmitted under Item VII.A.7 of these minutes, the removal of Ordinance No. 5516, the addition of Ordinance No. 5518 transmitted under Item VII.A, 10 of these minutes, corrected text for Resolution No. 3327 transmitted under Item VII.B.9 of these minutes, and corrected claims vouchers to include the amount of wire transfers. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. Application No. V-01-01 03:9 v-01-01 City Council to conduct a hearing on a petition filed by property owners for vacation of a portion of 1st Street SW between "C" and "D" Streets SW. City Engineer Dennis Dowdy presented the staff report for Application No. V-01-01. Using an overhead of the proposed vacation, Mr. Dowdy depicted in red that portion of 1st Street SW requested for vacation by Jack Jones for Auburn Lawn and Garden. The overhead also illustrated the portion of Auburn Lawn and Garden property acquired by the City for the 3rd Street SW Grade Separation Project in yellow. Mr. Dowdy explained that the applicant intends to use the vacated area for parking after redevelopmerit of the business property. Mayor Booth opened the public hearing. No one in the audience requested to speak regarding the application. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to close the public hearing. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes February 20, 2001 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. See Ordinance No. 5511 under Item VII.A.3 of these minutes for further action on the vacation. 2. Interim C-2 (Central Business District) Zoning O3.4.2.1.2 City Council will conduct a public hearing on certain interim amendments to Auburn City Code Chapter 18.28 entitled "C- 2 Central Business District". The interim amendments relate to building height development standards and development standards for parking garages. The amendments apply to all properties designated as C-2 throughout the city. The interim zoning will remain in effect until June 13, 2001 or until new land use regulations governing development in Downtown take effect, whichever is sooner Associate Planner B Sanders presented the staff report for the interim zoning. On February 5, 2001, the Council adopted Ordinance No. 5510, which adopted revisions to the interim zoning in the C-2 zone. A public hearing is required following changes in interim zoning to allow an opportunity for public input. The revisions relate to changes in building height and parking stall dimensions within parking garages. The existing interim code for parking garages allows a height of 60 feet with an additional five feet for elevator housing and mechanical equipment. The revised code would allow parking garages 60 feet in height with an additional 15 feet above the maximum building height to accommodate stair towers and mechanical equipment. Under the revised code, other buildings in the C-2 zone would be allowed a building height based on the width of the abutting street right-of-way with additional height possible for stepping back upper levels. Other buildings in the C-2 zone would be allowed the additional 15 feet above the maximum building height to accommodate rooftop features. Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetinn Minutes February 20, 2001 The revised code would decrease the width of parking stalls in parking garages from nine feet to eight and one-half feet. The revised width is six inches wider than compact stalls. Ms. Sanders explained that the changes are interim and will be proposed as permanent changes with the adoption of the Downtown Plan later this spring. Councilmember Wagner expressed concern with the lack of parking spaces for oversized vehicles. He suggested designating, in the final language for the zoning changes, a percentage of the parking stalls for oversized vehicles. In response to questions from Councilmember Brothers regarding need for fire apparatus to serve the increased building heights, Fire Chief Johnson responded that the City currently has a 75-foot elevating platform. In addition, building and fire codes require sprinkler systems in new construction. Councilmember Poe commented that based on his review of other parking garages, the proposed stall widths and driving lane widths appear to be adequate for oversized vehicles. Mayor Booth opened the public hearing. Alan Keimig, 216 A Street NW, Auburn, WA, 98001 Mr. Keimig spoke in favor of the revised interim zoning changes. He believes the zoning code changes are important to the redevelopment of the downtown. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. B. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meetin~ Minutes February 20, 2001 Brian Love, 38 East Main Street, Auburn, WA, 98001 Mr. Love is the owner of a business located at 38 East Main Street in Auburn. Mr. Love referred to an issue he brought before the Council on January 16, 2001. Mr. Love reported he is fully satisfied with the actions taken by the City regarding his previous complaint. Bob Holt, 10417 SE 302nu, Auburn, WA, 98092 Mr. Holt questioned the reason for removing Ordinance No. 5516 from this evening's agenda. Mr. Holt was referred to Associate Planner Shirley Aird for explanation. Ken Harper, 19 East Main Street, Auburn, WA, 98002 Mr. Harper identified himself as the owner of the Rail Tavern located at 19 East Main Street in Auburn. Mr. Harper requested the City Council review Auburn City Code Sections 18.04.805, 18.04.895, and ordinance provisions for brewpubs. Mr. Harper contends that City ordinances do not comply with state law and limits his ability to conduct business. He also requested the Council remove the term "tavern block" from the Downtown Plan. C. Correspondence No correspondence was received for Council review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Poe reported the Municipal Services Committee met this evening at 5:00. The Committee recommended Council adoption of Resolution No. 3310 extending the contract with RST Disposal through the end of the year. The Committee discussed and , recommended approval of two ordinances, No. 5492 and No. 5493, relating to parking; the ordinances will be included on the next Council agenda. The Committee also reviewed Ordinance No. 4065 relating to animal control and leash law, and the City's contract with King County for animal control services. The next meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for March 5, 2001 at 5:00 PM. Page 5 Citv of Auburn Council Meetin.q Minutes February 20, 2001 B. Planning & Community Development Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met February 12, 2001. The Committee discussed a proposed resolution regarding the status of the J.C. Penney building located in downtown Auburn. The Committee received a presentation from the Parks Department regarding a proposal to relocate the recreation staff to the old senior center building at Les Gove Park. The Committee also discussed the proposed community center project, including continuing the public involvement process, hiring a consultant, and forming a citizens committee for the project. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for February 26, 2001 at 6:30 PM. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met on February 12, 2001. The Committee discussed and recommended approval of several contract administration items that appear on this evening's agenda. The Committee also reviewed and recommended approval of Ordinance No. 5514 relating to an interlocal agreement with the City of Kent for the 277th Street Project. The Committee received a presentation from the Lakehaven Utility District on the Oasis Project, whereby the City might be able to store water in the Lakehaven aquifer. The Committee also received a presentation from Project Engineer Ingrid Gaub on the 3rd Street SW Grade Separation Project. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for February 26, 2001 at 4:30 PM. D. Finance Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:00. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of claims and payroll vouchers, Ordinance No. 5517, and Resolution No. 3328. The Committee also tabled a correction to the minutes, and discussed risk management, the Capital Facilities Plan, proposed Ordinance No. 5509, and the purchasing policy. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for March 5, 2001 at 6:30 PM. Councilmember Barber expressed appreciation and thanks to everyone for their support during her recent hospitalization. Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meetin.el Minutes February 20, 200'1 IV. CONSENT AGENDA A.' Minutes 1. Minutes of the January 29, 2001 special City Council meeting. 2. Minutes of the February 5, 2001 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4,9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 159119 through 159490 in the amount of $1,521,546.16 for Period 15 and dated February 20, 2001; and wire transfers in the amount of $1,169,825.26. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 261834 to 261993 in the amount of $540,376.25 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $676,657.54 for a grand total of $1,217,033.79 for the pay period covering February 1, 2001 to February 15, 2001. C. Contract Administration 1. Senior Center Renovation Project No. C0016 04.4.2.1 City Council to approve Contract Change Order No. I in the amount of $27,500 to Steele Corporation for Senior Center Renovation Project No. C0016. 2. Public Works Project Number 601 O4.11.1 PR 601 City Council award Small Works Contract 01-02, Project Number PR 601, AIgona Intertie Project, to Glacier Construction Inc. on their low bid of $67,100.00 plus Washington State sales tax of $5,770.60 for a total contract price of $72,870.60. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meetin.q Minutes February 20, 2001 3. Public Works Project Numbers C8010, C9045 and C9023 04.6.3 c8010; 04.11.1 c9023 and C9045 City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 8 in the amount of $6,910.12 to Contract 99-04 with Gary Merlino Construction and accept construction of Project No. C8010, 1998/99 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Program; Project No. C9045, St. Matthews Church Water Improvement; Project No. C9023, Industrial Bolt Water Improvement. 4. Public Works Project Number C0013 O4.10.2 c0o13 City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 2 in the amount of $13,581.90 to Small Works Contract 00-14 with Signal Electric, and accept construction of Project No. C0013, Citywide Traffic Signal System Improvements. 5. Public Works Project Number C9048 04.6.3 c9048 City Council approve Change Order No. I in the amount of $60,889.44 to Contract 00~01 with King Construction Company, Inc. for work on project C9048, Year 2000 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Program. 6. Public Works Project Number PR 633 04.9.1 PR 633 City Council approve Change Orders No. 2 (in the amount of $4,468.00), No. 3 (in the amount of $3,998.73), and No. 4 (in the amount of $14,644.53) to Contract 00-10 with C.A. Goodman Construction Co., Inc. for work on Project No. PR 633, 'A' Street SW Improvement Project. D. SurDluS Property F4.6.1 1. Fire Department City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the following described property: Amt. Item 2 Chairs 2 Roll Away Chairs 1 Yellow Refrigerator 1 Extinguisher Cabinet, Disaster Kits Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meetin.el Minutes February 20, 2001 5 Tables 1 Decon Shower 1 Portable "mike" 1 Orange Chair 2 Blue Chairs 1 Kitchen-type Gas Stove 1 Box Spring 2 Mattresses 24 Black Chairs 1 300 Gallon Foam Tank 16 Brown Bus Seats 1 Laserjet lIP Printer 2 Computer Monitors 4 Portable Radio Battery Chargers 2 Boxes of Miscellaneous Wire Harnesses 1 Compaq 286 Laptop Computer 2 Boxes Miscellaneous Motorola Radio Charging Units 1 Computer Keyboard 4 5" Florescent Lights 1 10" Florescent Light 3 5' x 5' Portable Office Wall Dividers 1 Carrier Air Conditioner #38NE048500 2. Planning Department City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the following office equipment: Small 2-part computer table; no inventory number Part of a broken desk, no inventory number Chair, orange, desk, #017-099 Top of a computer table Wood shelving, 3 pieces Chair, orange, desk, #013-020 Table Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as modified. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no item under this section for Council review. VI. NEW BUSINESS, There was no item under this section for Council review. Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meetinn Minutes February 20, 2001 VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 5460 03.1 ANX00-0004, 03.4.2.2 ZOA00-0010 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King County, Washington, amending the City of Auburn Comprehensive Zoning Map to apply the newly created Lea Hill (LH) District designations to the Holt/Cobble Creek area of the Lea Hill Potential Annexation Area in anticipation of annexing that area. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Brothers seconded to table Ordinance No. 5460. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Poe voted no. 2. Ordinance No. 5491 03.1 ANX00-0003, 03.4.2.2 ZOA00-0009 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending the City of Auburn Comprehensive Zoning Map to apply the newly created Lea Hill (LH) District designations to the Miller Annexation area in anticipation of annexing that area. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Brothers seconded to table Ordinance No. 5491. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Poe voted no. 3. Ordinance No. 5511 03.9 v-01o01 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the vacation of a portion of right-of- way abutting a portion of a portion of the north side of I st Street SW between "C" Street SW and "D" Street, within the city of Auburn, Washington. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5511. Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meetin,cl Minutes February 20, 2001 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 4. Ordinance No. 5512 o3.1 ANX00-0005 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, annexing to the City a 415 acre parcel of land located in Pierce County and known as the Lakeland Phase II Annexation which is located generally south of the King/Pierce County line and easterly of the East Valley Highway. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5512. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 5. Ordinance No. 5513 o3.10.1 cUP00-0006 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, King County, Washington, providing for a conditional use permit for auto sales for Auburn Business Park on property zoned M-2 (Heavy Industrial) located at 3530 "C" Street NE, within the city of Auburn, Washington. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5513. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 6. Ordinance No. 5514 O4.9.1 PR 562 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Auburn and the City of Kent for the South 277th Street Reconstruction Project. City Attorney Reynolds noted the changes to Section B.10 contained in the agenda packet and the changes to Section C.6 contained in the agenda modification. Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meetin~ Minutes Februarv 20, 2001 Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5514. In response to questions from Councilmember Borden, City Engineer Dowdy indicated that the project looks to be fully funded. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 7. Ordinance No. 5515 03.1 ANX00-0003 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, annexing to the city a 201 acre parcel of land known as the Miller annexation area located in King County and adjacent to the City of Auburn city limits. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Brothers seconded to table 'Ordinance No. 5515. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Poe voted no. 8. Ordinance No. 5516 03.1 ANX00-0004 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, annexing to the City a 91 acre parcel of land known as the Cobble Creek/Holt area located in King County and adjacent to the City of Auburn city limits. Ordinance No. 5516 was withdrawn from the agenda, as the text of the Ordinance was not available. 9. Ordinance No. 5517 F3.15 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5467, the 2001 Budget Ordinance, and authorizing the Mayor to accept Schedule "A" which relates to the City of Auburn 2001 Budget reallocation of funds in various accounts in several funds pursuant to RCW 35A33.120, and setting forth findings. Page 12 City of Auburn Council Meetin~ Minutes February 20, 2001 Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5517. Finance Director Supler briefly explained the budget amendment. The amendment primarily carries over project costs from 2000 to 2001. The amendment also includes increased revenues, which were not anticipated at the time of budget adoption. The budget amendment includes two additional full time employees--a probation officer and a police officer. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 10. Ordinance No. 5518 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City. of Auburn, King County, Washington, establishing a moratorium on the filing of building and grading permit applications in the drainage area bounded by SR-18 to the south, 15th St. NW to the nodh, Union Pacific Railroad to the east, SR-167 to the west as defined within this ordinance to be effective for a period of six months and setting a date for a public hearing. City Attorney Reynolds presented Ordinance No. 5518. Mr. Reynolds explained that due to increased water inundation depth and frequency to the area bounded by SR 18, 15th Street NW, the Union Pacific Railroad and SR 167, and the failed negotiations with Puget Sound Energy for a drainage corridor for future storm drainage improvements, a six month moratorium on filing for building and grading permits for the area is requested. City Engineer Dowdy and Storm Drainage Engineer Carlaw presented the Council with handouts consisting of a map and photographs of the subbasin. Mr. Dowdy explained that at this time it is unclear as to the cause of the drainage problem. Mr. Carlaw explained that the area affected includes approximately 700 acres, including developed and undeveloped areas. He reviewed the four City maintained storm water drainage systems existing in the subject area (described in Finding of Fact No. 5 of Ordinance No. 5518). Mr. Carlaw explained that the intent is for the storm water to Page 13 City of Auburn Council Meetinn Minutes February 20, 2001 flow northwesterly through the affected area, but during rains, the water has been observed flowing easterly. City Engineer Dowdy presented an additional handout with a summation of the facts known to date and staff conclusions regarding the drainage problem. Mr. Dowdy pointed out that even though this winter's rainfall is a 15-year record low, there are more areas flooded for longer durations apparently from Mill Creek backwater effects than in previous years. He surmised that the drainage problem is with Mill Creek rather than the City's internal drainage system. Mr. Dowdy advised that additional study is needed in order to identify feasible options. Councilmember Wagner requested that staff include storm drainage rate structure information on the next Public Works Committee agenda for review and discussion. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5518. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Poe voted no. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 3310 04.7.5 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King County, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Addendum IV to the Solid Waste Collection Agreement between the City of Auburn and Washington Waste Hauling & Recycling D/B/A R.S.T. Disposal. Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3310. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Page 14 City of Auburn Council Meetin.q Minutes February 20, 2001 2. Resolution No. 3317 04.4.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Meals on Wheels Satellite Site Memorandum of Agreement for 2001 between the City of Auburn and Senior Services of Seattle/King County (SSS/KC) to provide home delivered meal service in the Auburn area to the elderly. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3317. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 3. Resolution No. 3318 04.4.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Memorandum of Agreement for 2001 between the City of Auburn and Senior Services of Seattle/King County Nutrition Projects (SSS/KC) to provide a federally funded hot meal program for low-income elderly citizens in the Auburn area. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3318. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 4. Resolution No. 3319 A3.17, O5.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Pea Patch Use Permit for the City of Auburn and King County Metro Transit Division for the purpose of the City's Pea Patch Garden Project for the year 2001. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3319. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Page 15 City of Auburn Council Meetin~ Minutes Februarv 20, 2001 5. Resolution No. 3321 03.3.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Interlocal Agreement establishing sanitary sewer service boundaries between the City of Auburn and the Soos Creek Water and Sewer District. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3321. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 6. Resolution No. 3322 04.6.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Interlocal Agreement establishing sanitary sewer service boundaries between the City of Auburn and the City of Kent. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3322. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 7. Resolution No. 3323 A3.16.9, O4.11 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to allow soil sampling for arsenic and lead on City property by the Public Health Seattle and King County. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3323. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Page 16 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes February 20, 2001 8. Resolution No. 3325 O4.2.1, 04.4.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Underground Conversion Agreement letter with Puget Sound Energy to replace overhead pole line with an underground system on the south side of the new senior center. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3325. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 9. Resolution No. 3327 F4.6.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King County, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a disposition of property agreement between the Pacific Police Department and the City of Auburn for the disposition of certain mobile data terminals (MDT's) in exchange for certain rifles. Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3327. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 10. Resolution No. 3328 03.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an Agreement for Professional Services between the City and Michael Hildt & Associates, Incorporated, for the purpose of conducting a study and preparing a financial analysis of potential annexation of the Lea Hill area to the city of Auburn. Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3328. Page 17 City of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes February 20, 2001 Councilmember Lewis noted that during discussion at the Finance Committee meeting, it was recommended that a field survey of the infrastructure in the potential annexation area of Lea Hill be conducted. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Property Purchase - State Auditor's Office City Attorney Reynolds briefly commented on The News Tribune article which appeared February 19, 2001 regarding the City's purchase of the Rail Tavern property, and the State Auditor's quoted comments in the article. Mr. Reynolds reported that he personally spoke to State Auditor Sonntag regarding the specific facts of the transaction. State Auditor Sonntag indicated that factually, the City's action is in compliance. B. Executive Session No executive session was held this evening. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:09 PM. Approved on the -.~:~ day of ~]/~.~t,._., ,2001. Charles A. Booth, Mayor lerk Page 18