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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-06-1975 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY OCTOBER 6, 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 Flechsig, that the Council Minutes of September 15, 1975, be approved as mailed. MOTION CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE The City Clerk read a letter from George A. Schuler, Planning Director, regarding the segregation of Assessment No. 8, L.I.D. No. 279, Total Assessment $1,957.19. 1 It was moved by Lea, seconded by Larson, that the segregation of Assessment No. 8, L.I.D. No. 279, be approved as follows: Assessment No. 8 to J. N. & F. H. Shaughnessy of Auburn for $978.59 (50.0 ff. Street @ $19.57187) and Assessment No. SA to John L. Loomis of Auburn for $978.60 (50.00 ff. Street @ $19.57187). ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The City Clerk read a Zone Change Application from Mrs. Agnes Marty (Application No. 22-75). It was moved by Holman, seconded by Larson, that the Zone Change Application from Mrs. Agnes Marty (Application No. 22-75), the Zone Change Application from James Person (Application No. 23-75) and the Zone Change Application from Robert Kuzmer & Dale C. Cooper (Application No. 24-75) be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendations. MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. and Mrs. Join Francis of 2308 "H" Street S.E., Gail Chambers of 705 24th Street S.E. and Barbara i~elcher of 605 23rd Street S.E. spoke in regard to a speeding problem in their area. Mr. Francis read a statement to the Council and presented the same to the Mayor. It was pointed out that the residents of the area have been before the Council twice and :oefore the Public Safety Committee once and to date nothing has been done to help eliminate the problem. The citizens request that the speed limit be lowered to 15 mph, signs be posted stating "Slow, Children Present", and speed bumps be installed in the area. It was pointed out that after the citizens met with the Public Safety Committee and later with the Mayor, the Police Department did patrol the area and use radar on at least ten different occasions and only one person was stopped for speeding. As the Mayor and Council were not notified of any further complaints of speeding in the area, they were under the impression that the problem had subsided. A lengthy discussion from the Council and staff followed and concern was voiced over the fact that the City would be liable if speed bumps are installed. It was also noted that posting signs and lowering speed limits will not usually deter those w:1o tend to speed. Mayor Kersey stated that he would like written opinions from the City Attorney, Chief of Police and Insurance Carrier in regard to what responsibilities and Liabilities the City would face if the changes were implemented. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that the speed problem in the area of 23rd and 24th S.E. be referred to the Street Committee Meeting of October 8, 1925. Said meeting will be Held in the Council Chambers at 7:30 P.M. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Lea invited all interested individuals to attend the Street Committee Meeting. -1- 8' AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY BID OPENINGS OCTOBER. 6, 1975 Bids were opened September 30, 1975, 11:00 A.M., for Contract No. 75-18, Storm Sewer Improvement No. 17, construction of a storm sewer on Academy Drive from Harris Pine Mills to a point 600 feet South. Bids were submitted as follows: HANSON EXCAVATING COMPANY, INC. ,$15,664.22 LDL LAND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. 16,315.00 HOLT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 16,546.81 FRANK COLUCCIO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. 17,839.24 HOWARD SCHWICHT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 18,091.00 MORRIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 20,400.00 The above bids were accompanied by Bid Bonds. It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, to award Contract No. 75-18, Storm Sewer #17, Academy Storm to Hanson Excavating Company, Inc., on their low bid of $15,664.22. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lea, that Contract No. 75-18, Storm Sewer No. 17, be awarded to Hanson Excavating Company, Inc., on their low bid of $15,664.22 and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract. Bid Bonds to be returned to Morris Construction Company, Howard 5chwicht Construction Company, Frank Coluccio; Construction Company, Inc. and upon signing of the contract, bid bonds to be returned to Holt Construction Company and LDL Land Development Company, Inc. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. RECOMMENDATIONS MOTION CARRIED The following item was submitted by the Director of Planning & Community Development, George A. Schuler, for Council Approval: Ca11 for Public Hearing on the request of Clarence D. Gardner to rezone from R-3 (Residential Duplex District) to M-1 (Light Industrial), property located at 810 "A" Street S.E. (Application No. 19-75) It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Larson, that a Public Hearing be held on the request of Clarence D. Gardner (Application No. 19-75) on October 20, 1975, at 8:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers. MOTION CARRIED The following items were submitted by the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, for Council Approval: Pay Estimate No. 1 to Howard 5chwicht Const. Co., Contract No. 75-14, L.I.D. 287 construction (21st St. S.E., East of Hemlock), in the amount of $15,931.32. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Lawler, that Pay Estimate No. 1 to Howard Schwicht Construction Company, for $15,931.32, be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No. 2, final, to Associated Sand & Gravel, Contract 75-15, various overlays, St. Imp. 181, in the amount of $18,439.91. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, that the project be accepted by the City as complete and Pay Estimate No. 2, final, to Associated Sand ~ Gravel for $18,439.91 be approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $6,827.55 be paid in thirty days provided no Liens or claims are filed and clearance is secured from the State Tax Commission and the Department of Labor and Industries. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED. Pay Estimate No. 1, final, to Hanson Excavating Co., Inc., Contract 75-13, Storm Sewer #4, 5th and "H" St. N.E. area, in the amount of $16,096.68. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Kitchell, that the project be accepted by the City as complete and Pay Estimate No. 1, final, to Hanson Excavating Company, Inc. for $16,096.68 be approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $1,788.52 1 -2- 2 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY OCTOBER 6, 1975 be paid in thirty days provided no liens or claims are filed and clearance is secured from the Department of Labor and Industries. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. Pay Estimate No. 2, final, to R. W. Rhine, Inc., Contract 75-08, Municipal Site Demolition, in the amount of $7,031.44. It was moved by Lawler, seconded by Flechsig, that the project be accepted by the City as complete and Pay Estimate No. 2, final, to R. W. Rhine, Inc. for $7,031.44 be approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $2,659.41 be paid in thirty days provided no liens or claims are filed and clearance is secured from the State Tax Commission and the Department of Labor and Industries. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. Pay Estimate No. 16, Contract 74-06, Reservoir No. 1 construction, to Venture Construction Co., in the amount of $2,398.17. e-°~ ~-. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Holman, that Pay Estimate No. 16 to Venture Construction Company, for $1,398.17, be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED MOTION CARRIED MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No. 15 to Venture Cons t. Co., Contract 74-06, Reservoir No. 2, Water Imp. 77, in the amount of $21,440.15. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Holman, that Pay Estimate No. 15 to Venture Construction Company, for $21,440.15, be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS i Mayor Kersey asked Wilbur Spencer to come forward and then announced that he had been appointed, approximately two weeks ago, to the position of Fire Chief. The Mayor introduced Chief Spencer to the Council and staff. The Mayor also announced that Al fie Howard, an Official Town Crier from London, will be visiting City Ha11 on Wednesday, October 8, 1975, at 11:00 A.M. Everyone was invi ted to attend. Mayor Kersey also pointed out that City Hall was open on Saturday morning for the purpose of Voter Registration and he stated that there was a good turnout. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS BUILDING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LAWLER Chairman Lawler announced that the meeting scheduled for October 13 will be cancelled due to the Mayor's request for a Workshop Meeting to be held that evening. The next Building Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on October 21, 1975. AIRPORT COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN KITCHELL The Airport Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on September 17, 1975. Chairman Kitchell reported on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record on file in the City Clerk's Office. The Committee reviewed and discussed construction of new tie down area at the airport. Our application for matching funds from the Washington State Aeronautics will not be considered for funding until March of 1976 and because this project is a revenue producing project, the Committee recommends the project because there will only be a 50i chance of funding. It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Flechsig, that the Public Works Department be authorized to call for bids for immediate construction of the new tie down area. Funds to come for the Airport Construction Fund. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED -3- _ 1. a .. ._ . ,~ o AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY .~ * . ~:: OCTOBER 6, 2975 The Committee discussed the recommendation of the Airport Advisory Committee recommending that Bob Van 5iclen be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Advisory Committee, due. to the resignation of Jim Morkin. It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Lea, that Bob Van Siclen be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Jim Morkin, on the Airport Advisory Committee. MOTION CARRIED The next Airport Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on October 7, 1975. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CRAIG Chairman Craig announced that the next Public Safety Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on October 15, 1975. Councilman Craig also stated that he had received information stating that the recodification of the City Code Book has been a bit delayed and printing will be done in late December or early January. PLANNING & BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CARSON Chairman Larson announced that the next Planning & Beautification Committee Meeting- wi11 be held at 7:30 P.M. on October 14, 1975. FINANCE COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN HOLMAN The Finance Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on October 2, 1975. Chairman Holman 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 payment of the fourth quarter to Auburn Youth Resources in the amount of $4,351.25. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that payment for the fourth quarter (October, November and December) be approved to AYR, in the amount of $4,351.25. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. D90TION CARRIED The Committee discussed and recommends approval for the Finance Director to reinvest funds and make investments during the month of October. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Larson, that the Director of Finance be authorized to reinvest funds and make investments during the month of October. ROLL CALL VOTE: AZ1 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Committee reviewed claims submitted to the LEFF & FRP Boards for payment of glasses. It was moved by Xolman, seconded by Craig, that the claim submitted by Robert S. Phillips be denied. Councilman Flechsig again explained that questions have arisen over the payment of glasses for those individuals covered by LEFF and a number of individuals have conflicting opinions in regard to same. The State Attorney General has stated, in response to a legislator, that it was the intent of those who wrote the law to include payment for glassess however,.~our City Attorney feels payment on glasses should be made only when glasses are needed due to an accident or injury. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman tlolman, Flechsig, Kitchell, Craig and Larson voting YE5. Councilman Lea and Lawler voting N0. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Holman, seconded by Larson, that the claim submitted by Russell J. Vandver be approved as follows: Payment of $27.50 for frames being replaced due to an accident. Balance of claim denied as lens were not broken, they are being replaced due to a change in prescription. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Xolman, Flechsig, Kitchell, Craig an8 Larson voting YES. Councilman Lea and Lawler voting N0. -4~ I~OTtON CARRtBD 31 MOTION CARRIED UTILITY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FLECHSIG The Utility Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on September 18, 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. The Committee discussed the request of Bob Kinderknecht to attend the P.N.P.C.A. Meeting in Boise, Idaho, and recommends the request be denied. However, if he wants to pay his own expenses, he will be permitted time off with salary. AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY OCTOBER 6, 1975 It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Larson, that the City Council instruct the City Attorney to wri to to the State Attorney General for a written opinion and/or ruling pertaining to our particular circumstances and the coverage of glasses under minimum standards of LEFF. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Kitchell, that the request of Bob Kinderknecht to attend the P.N.P.C.A. Meeting in Boise, Idaho, be denied; however, if he wants to pay his own expenses, he will be permitted time off with salary. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Flechsig stated he will be out of town during the next Utility Committee Meeting scheduled for October 9, 1975. STREET COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LEA The Street Committee met at 7:30 P.M, on September I7, 1975. Chairman Lea reported on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record on file in the Ci ty Clerk's Office. The next Street Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M., Wednesday, October 8, 1975. OLD BUSINESS No action was taken on Ordinance No. 2896 pertaining to codification of ordinances (This ordinance was introduced only on July 16, 1975). ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 3016 It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, that Ordinance No. 3016 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2773 AND CODIFIED AS CHAPTER 11.22.065 PERTAINING TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE N0. 3017 It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig, that Ordinance No. 3017 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR .THE REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF "O" AND 31ST STREETS SOUTHEAST, SITUATE WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, .CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM A SPECIAL. PROPERTY USE PERMIT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 3018 It was moved by Lea, seconded by Iitchell, that Ordinance No. 3018 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING AUBURN CODIFIED CITY ORDINANCE 9.04.170 RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS IN CERTAIN ZONES OF SOUTHEAST AUBURN." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED -5- L.~ AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY OCTOBER 6, 1975 ORDINANCE NO. 3019 It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that Ordinance No. 3019 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A "HOUSING AND COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND" IN WHICH TO DEPOSIT AND DISBURSE ALL MONIES RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN FOR BUILDING DEMOLITION REPAIR PROGRAMS AND SENIOR CITIZENS FOOD NUTRITION PROGRAMS AND SIMILAR SUBSEQUENT PROGRAMS THAT MAY BE SET UP AND FUNDED AS BLOCK GRANT FUNDS UNDER TITLE I OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 3020 It was moved by Holman, seconded by Larson, that Ordinance No. 3020 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DETERM.IN.ING AND FIXING THE AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY AD VALOREM TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1976 FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF R.C.W. 35A.33.135." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED VOUCHER APPROVAL LIST It was moved by Holman, seconded by Larson, that the Voucher Approval List dated September 30, 1975, in the amount of $4,212,043.92, tie approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Mayor Kersey announced that there will be a Workshol. Meeting next Monday, October 13, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. to discuss the Budget. The Mayor also announced that a brief Executive Session of the Council will be held directly following tonights Council Meeting. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M. APPRQ~IED THIS 7TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1975. • IWV 1M A Y O R 1 1 -6-