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AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
The regular meeting of the Auburn City Council convened at 8:00 P.M., in the Auburn
City Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Councilman Lawler, Kitchell, Craig, Larson, Holman, Flechsig
and Lea.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Kitchell, that the Council Minutes of September 2,
1975, be approved as mailed.
MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
The City Clerk stated two letters had been received. One Ietter was from Auburn
Youth Resources and voiced support for the A.C.A.P. Group Home concept and the
efforts to establish a group home in Auburn. The second letter was from Reuben D.
Frostad, Frostads Rexa11 Pharmacy, voicing opposition to the West Main Street Project.
The City Clerk was asked to read the letter from A.Y.R. The City Council had
received copies of both letters.
Mayor Kersey stated that the Council had also received copies of a Ietter from
Cyril Van Selus, Chairman of the Auburn Juvenile Court Conference, relating to and
~„„ supporting the A.C.A.P. Group Home.
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~- Thomas A. Brown, President of ACAP Group Homes Board of Directors, presented a
letter to the Mayor and Council pertaining to their current position in regard to
the group home. He also stated that unless they receive the whole-hearted support
of the City Council, and this is made public and the Council agrees to take no
further negative action prior to contacting the board, they will have to terminate
the project.
Pat Cavanaugh, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, and Reuben Frostad, Frostads Rexa11
Pharmacy, asked permission to speak out on the West Main Street Project when it is
discussed later in the meeting. Councilman Lea, Chairman of the Street Committee,
granted permission for them to do so.
Councilman Craig stated since Mr. Brown has come before the Council, he would like
to ask several questions regarding the group home. Mr. Brown pointed out that the
majority of the Board of Directors are present and they would be happy to answer
any questions.
The following questions were asked by the Council: (1) Will the group home be used
by any hard core criminals, individuals on probation, or drug users? (2) Is there
a tie in with the Juvenile Court Conference and will their referrals be placed
in the home? (3) Who will run the home and what will their qualifications be?
(4) Why weren't the guidelines set and the problems worked out prior to the time
A.C.A.P. originally requested the support of the Council? (5) How does A.C.A.P.
tie in wi th Auburn Youth Resources? (6) Will the referrals come from Auburn or
all of South King County?
Mr. Brown answered the questions as follows: (1) A screening board will be set up
to screen all indi vi duals referred to the home and the group home definitely will
not house any hard core criminals. (2) If the Juvenile Court Conference referred
someone to the group home, the individual would be considered but would go through
the same screening process as would any other referral. (3) At least one full time
employee will be hired with a background and qualifications in human resources.
There will also be several college students, enrolled in a program at Western
Washington State College, working with the program and they will receive college
credit in return for their work. A11 work will be supervised by a qualified individual.
(4) The intention was to have all the details of the program worked out before
getting the program under way. However, things just did not work out that way.
A.C.A.P. is now setting up the guidelines and would like to present the entire
package and obtain full support from the Council, as well as from the citizens, in
order to make the program a full community effort. (5) Phil Smith, of Auburn Youth
Resources, contacted A.C.A.P. and asked for our help in setting up a group home and
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we began working with him. (6) The contract states that the group home would cover
Auburn, Kent and Renton; however, we have been assured there are enough young
people from the Auburn School District and this will be the priority area.
Mr. Brown requested that he be notified if there are any questions from the Council
or from any concerned citizen. He also asked that he be notified of any pending
action or Public Hearing in regard to the group home.
Mayor Kersey pointed out that the Juvenile Court Conference does not work with
hard core criminals. Also, A.Y.R. and the Juvenile Court Conference have found
many of the young people being referred to them come from broken homes and this has -
created the need for a new environment and the group home concept. The Mayor assured
Mr. Brown that they would receive notification of any Public Hearing.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The following item was submitted by the Director of Planning & Community Development,
George A. Schuler, for Council Approval:
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Harvey R. Dodd & Associates, Inc. for professional
services for the Structural Survey of the Auburn City Hall and Police Station,
in the amount of $3,588.44.
It was moved by Lawler, seconded by Larson, that Pay Estimate No. I to Harvey R.
Dodd & Associates, Inc., for $3,588.44, be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
The following items were submitted by the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, for
Council Approval:
Change Order No. 2 to Associated Sand & Gravel on Contract 75-15, overlay
projects, increasing scope of contract to include overlaying of section of
Oravetz Road and of "R" St. S.E., and paving of parking lot at Reservoir
No. 2, increase in contract approximately $19,800.00.
Prior to motion, Councilman Lea stated Revenue Sharing Expenditures had previously
been approved for a number of overlay projects. Due to Zow bids on the projects,
there is an excess of funds and therefore, Public Works asked that three additional
overlay projects be completed: (1) "R" St. S.E. from Main to City Limits be widened
and overlaid at a cost of $1.0,000. (2) 2,025 feet on Oravetz Road from the intersection
at "R" S.E. southerly for a cost of $7,500. (3) Paving of parking lot at Res. #2
where new tennis courts are being constructed. at a cost of $2,300. Councilman Lea
stated he opposes tine thrid project and pointed out it is true there are now extra
funds; however, he feels this would set a trend and does not feel the Council should
"dip into the pot" just beacuse the funds are there.
Councilman Craig stated it is his understanding that since the bids for the other
projects were lower than anticipated, Public Works was looking at a number of things
and felt that money could be saved by having the same contractor do the work and overall
this would be a cost effective method of having the project completed. Councilman Holman
agreed that he would be in favor of having the project done and would vote for this
item.
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that the adoption of Change Order No. 2
to Associated Sand & Gravel, for an increase in the amount of $19,800.00, be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Craig, Larson, Holman, Flechsig, Lawler and Kitchell
voting YES.
Councilman Lea voting N0.
MOTION CARRIED
Change Order No. 3 to Venture Cons t., Inc. on Water Imp. #90, Reservoir No. 1,
increase in amount of $404.35 providing for installation of 12 ft. gate.
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Holman, that the adoption of Change Order No. 3
to venture Construction, Inc., for an increase in the amount of $404.35, be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Flechsig, Lea, Lawler, Kitchell, Larson and Holman
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voting YES.
Councilman Craig voting N0. MOTION CARRIED
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Change Order No. 3 to Venture Const., Inc. on Water Imp. #77, Reservoir No. 2,
increase in amount of $922.43, providing for fence around and over the Access
Hatch at Reservoir No. 2.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that the adoption of Change Order No. 3
to Venture Construction, Inc., for an increase in the amount of $922.43, be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Holman, FZechsig, Lea, Lawler, Kitchell and Larson
voting YES.
Councilman Craig voting NO.
MOTION CARRIED
Change Order No. 1 to Hansen Excavating Co., Contract 75-I3, Storm Sewer #4,
in 5th and "H" 5t. N.E. area, increase in the amount of $2,416.10 as estimated
due to relocation of storm Line in School District property as per agreement.
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Larson, that the adoption of Change Order No. 1
to Hansen Excavating Company, for an increase in the amount of $2,416.10, be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Authority to enter into agreement with consultant to implement the five tasks
programmed by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission 1976 Local Traffic Safety
Projects, authorizing funds available within the tasks.
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It was moved by Lea, seconded by Larson, that authority be gi ven to Public Works to
enter into agreement with consultant to implement the five tasks programmed by the
Washington Traffic Safety Commission 1976 Local Traffic Safety Projects, authorizing
funds available within the tasks.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YE5.
MOTION CARRIED
Request to submit prospectus to the Urban Arterial Board for West Main Street
Project from Auburn Avenue to BN RR.
Councilman Lea stated that the Street Committee felt because of the magnitude and
cost of the project, this matter should come before the entire City Council for
consideration. He also pointed out that the prospectus must be submitted to the
Urban Arterial Board by October 1, 1975, or the City would lose the opportunity
to have the improvements made in the area.
Marv 5eabrands, of Public Works, explained the program and stated the project has
many possibilities and we have been asked to submit the prospectus because the
Urban Arterial Board rated the project quite high on the state level. The project
would require a study, an environmental impact statement and plans. Some of the
improvements that could be considered under the study are: street lighting, under-
ground power, storm drainage, widening of the street, additional off-street parking,
etc. He also pointed out that the City could stop the project at the end of any phase,
if they felt there was reason not to continue.
Pat Cavanaugh, President of the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, read a Letter and
stated the Chamber goes on record as supporting submission of a feasibility study
plan, known as Phase I; however, support of Phase I does not necessarily constitute
endorsement of Phase II. The letter was presented to the Mayor, Council and Clerk.
Reuben Frostad, of Frostads Rexall Pharmacy, voiced opposition to the program and
stated he believes the real problem in the area is that there is very Little traffic
and therefore, he does not feel money should be spent for a study or .improvements.
He also pointed out that although most of the money would come from Federal Funds,
those same funds come from the taxpayer and citizen.
Gene Kasper, of Kasper's, stated he agrees with Mr. Frostad and as a taxpayer he does
not feel the City should spend $520,000 on a project until they know exactly what the
money is going to be used for.
Several Councilmen stated they would support the first phase, the study, if they
could be sure it would also encompass the area from "C" Street 5.W. to Auburn Way.
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Larson, that the City be authorized to submit
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prospectus to the Urban Arterial Board for West Main Street Project from Auburn
Avenue to Burlington Northern Railroad, to include traffic flows up to and including
"C" Street S.W. to Auburn Way.
ROLL CALL VOTE: A1I Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kersey announced that tomorrow, Tuesday, September 16, 1975, is Election Day
and he urged everyone to vote from 7 A.M, to 8 P.M.
The Mayor also announced that the Association of Washington Cities Regional Meeting
will be held in Tukwila on Wednesday, October 22, 1975.
Mayor Kersey also stated there is a vacancy on the Human Resources Committee and he
would nominate Charlie Clark to fill the unexpired term of Darrell Nelson, term
to expire December, 1975.
It was moved by Larson, seconded by Holman, that Council concur with the Mayor's
appointment of Charlie Clark to the Human Resources Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
BUILDING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LAWLER
The Building Committee met at 7:30 P.M., September 8, 1975. Chairman Lawler reported
on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record on file in the
City Clerk's Office.
The next Committee Meeting will be held on October 13, 1975, at 7:30 P.M.
AIRPORT COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN KITCHELL
Chairman Kitchell reported that the next Airport Committee Meeting will be tomorrow
evening, September 16, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. An Executive Session will be held prior
to the regular meeting, at 7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CHAIRI?AN CRAIG
Chairman Craig stated the Public Safety Committee Meeting of September 10, 1975, had
been cancelled. However, he needs Council Action on a Master Solicitor's License.
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that a Master Solicitor's License be
granted to Student's Sales Association~(David F. Barfield).
MOTION CARRIED
The next Committee Meeting will be held on October 15, 1975, at 7:30 P.M.
PLANNING & BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CARSON
The Planning & Beautification Committee met at 7:30 P.M., September 9, 1975. Chairman
Larson reported on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public
Record on file in the City Clerk's Office.
The Committee discussed a Letter pertaining to a gift, to the City, of a parcel of
land approximately 1.75 acres in size, located on the west side of the West Valley
Highway, about 400 feet north of West Main Street. The Committee recommends the City
accept the gift for green belt, should it be offered.
It was moved by Larson, seconded by Flechsig, that the City accept the gift of-
property, for green belt, should it be offered.
ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
The next Committee Meeting will be held on October 14, 1975, at 7:30 P.M.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN HOLMAN
Chairman Holman announced that the next Finance Committee Meeting will be held at
7:30 P.M., on October 2, 1975.
UTILITY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FLECHSIG
The Utility Committee met at 7:30 P.M., September 4, 1975. Chairman Flechsig
reported on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record on
file in the City Clerk's Office.
Chairman Flechsig reported that he would be absent and unable to attend the next
Committee Meeting.
STREET COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LEA
The Street Committee met at 7:30 P.M., September 3, 1975. Chairman Lea reported
on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record on file
in the City Clerk's Office.
The Committee discussed and recommends the left turn lane at 15th and Auburn Way
North be lengthened approximately 400 feet and C Curb be installed to prevent
crossing of the centerline, for the 600 foot total distance.
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Lawler, that Public Works be instructed to
install C Curb and lengthen the left turn lane at 15th and Auburn Way North
by approximately 400 feet.
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MOTION CARRIED
~_ The next Committee Meeting is Wednesday, September 17, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman
Lea announced that individuals will be present, representing Metro Transit, and
discussion will be heard regarding the bus system. Individuals who have any
questions or complaints should attend the meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
No action was taken on Ordinance No. 2896 pertaining to codification of ordinances
(This ordinance was introduced only on July 16, 1975).
George Schuler, Director of Planning & Community Development, reported that the
request of Neely Enterprises, for Open Space Taxation, was approved by three of
our City Councilmen and three King County Councilmen on September 8, 1975. The
Public Hearing was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Councilman Craig stated we have a number of add-on ordinances again tonight and he
feels it is risky to vote on ordinances when the Council has not had enough time
to study them. He asked that this practice by stopped.
ORDINANCE NO. 3009
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lea, that Ordinance No. 3009 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 2873, PASSED
FEBRUARY 18, 1975, AND CREATING THE CITY OF AUBURN HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE,
ESTABLISHING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS THEREOF, THE TERMS THEREOF AND THE METHOD OF
APPOINTMENT THEREON." be introduced and adopted.
Councilman Craig stated he is for Fluman Resources; however, since he has not had
time to study the ordinance, he would vote NO.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Holman, Flechsig, Lea, Lawler, Kitchell and Larson
voting YES.
Councilman Craig voting NO.
MOTION CARRIED
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MONDAY
ORDINANCE NO. 3010
SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Kitchell, that Ordinance No. 3010 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 10.08.100 OF THE AUBURN
CITY CODE, SAID SECTION AMENDED RELATING TO INSTALLATION FEES FOR WATER METERS." be
introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 3011
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Larson, that Ordinance No. 3011 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING A PORTION OF AUBURN CODIFIED
CITY ORDINANCE 9.22.133 REGARDING PROHIBITED PARKING AREAS IN SOUTHEAST AUBURN."
be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 3012
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lawler, that Ordinance No. 3012 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING AUBURN CODIFIED CITY ORDINANCE
9.22.170 DOING AWAY WITH JAIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF AUBURN CITY PARKING
REGULATIONS." be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 3013
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, that Ordinance No. 3013 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING AUBURN CODIFIED CITY ORDINANCE
9.22.310 DOING AWAY WITH JAIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF AUBURN CITY PARKING
REGULATIONS." be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 3014
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that Ordinance No. 3014 entitled"AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING AUBURN CODIFIED CITY ORDINANCE
9.26.040 DOING AWAY WITH JAIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF AUBURN CITY PARKING
REGULATIONS." be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 3015
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Larson, that Ordinance No. 3015 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF A PARCEL
OF LAND LOCATED AT 940 EAST MAIN STREET, SITUATE IN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON,
CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM R-3 TO C-1." be introduced and
adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 694
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Kitchell, that Resolution No. 694 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO ENTER INTO A WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT, TOGETHER
WITH A WATER FACILITY AGREEMENT, WITH ROBERT ELWOOD WILEMAN." be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:17 P.M.
Ron Hegewald, President of the Board for Auburn Youth Resources, stated they are
having an Open House tomorrow and he invited everyone to come.
A PROVED THIS 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1975.
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