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The regular meeting,Qf th~,_Aubuan.City Council convened at 8:00 P.M., in the Auburn
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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 October 6,
1975, be approved with the following amendment: The second announcement on Page 6,
under MISCELLANEOU5_BUSINESS, should read: "The Mayor also announced that a brief
Executive Session of the Council will be held, directly following tonights Council
Meeting, for the purpose of reviewing the status of Wage Negotiations."
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on the request of Clarence D. Gardner to
rezone from R-3 (Residential Duplex District) to M-1 (Light Industrial), property
Located at 8I0 "A" Street S.E. (Application No. 19-75)
The Planning Commission recommends denial of the M-1 zoning and recommends approval
;,~~„ of C-4 (Wholesale Commercial) zoning to provide for the. necessary transition between
r- the railroad yards and the existing single-family area to the east.
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Mr. Gardner was present and spoke in favor of his request. He stated that he believes
the zoning recommendation made by the Planning Commission is better than the zoning
he had requested and he would accept the change to C-4 zoning.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Larson, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that the request of Clarence D. Gardner
to rezone from R-3 (Residential, Duplex District) to M-1 (Li ght Industrial) be denied;
however, the recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone from R-3 to C-4
(Wholesale Commercial) be approved and the City Attorney be directed to draw up
the necessary ordinance..
ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen..voting YES.. MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
The City Clerk read a letter from George A. Schuler, Planning-Director, regarding
the segregation of Assessment No. 1, L.I.D. No. 232, Total Assessment $11,721.94.
It was moved by Flechs.l~,,seconded by Lea, that the segregation of Assessment No. 1,
L.I.D. No. 232, be approved as follows: Assessment No. 1 to Michael Stobie of
Auburn for $8,158.65 (405.16' St. @ $11.538647, 285.16' Water @ $5.265615, and
285.16' Sewer @ $6.950926) and Assessment No. lA to Michael Stobie of Auburn for
$3,563.29 (150' St. @ $11.538647, 150' Water @ $5.265617, and 150' Sewer @ $6.950926).
ROLL CALL VOTE: .All Councilmen voting YES. .MOTION CARRIED
The Clerk read a,letter_fxom:George A. Schuler regarding segregation of assessments
for correctior~_of .legal description only - Assessment No. SD,;L.I.D. No. 206,.
Assessment Balance $144.90; Assessment No. 6D, L.I.D. 208A, Assessment Balance
$386.40; and Assessment No. 4D, L.I.D. 209, Assessment Balance $358.80.
It was moved by Lea,. seconded by Lawler,. that Assessment No. 5II, L.I.D. No. 206;
Assessment No. 6D, L.I.D. 208A; and.Assessment No. 4D, L.I.D. 209 be approved for
correction of legal description only.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Co,unc.~men voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
The City Clerk read a Zone Change Application from William M. Fallon (Application
No. 25-75).
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It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Larson, that the Zone Change Application from
William M. Fallon (Application No. 25-75) and the Zone Change Application from
Rose E. Brown & Marvin R. & Laura M. Henry (Application No. 26-75) be referred
to the Planning Commission for recommendations.
MOTION CARRIED
BID OPENINGS
Bids were opened October 16, 1975, 20:00 A.M., for Contract No. 75-20, construction
of Taxiways and Tiedown Pads at Auburn Municipal Airport. Bids were submitted
as follows:
ASSOCIATED SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY, INC. $18,752.93
RAINIER PAVING INC. 22,591.06
R. W. SCOTT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 22,744.80
CITY TRANSFER OF KENT, INC. 24,911.35
G. R. SEVERSON COMPANY ~ 25,074.83
TUCCI & SONS, INC. 27,735,12
The. above bids include sales tax and were accompanied by Bid Bond.
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, to award
Contract No. 75-20 to Associated Sand & Gravel Company, Inc., on their low bid of
$18,752.93.
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that Contract No. 75-20, construction
of Taxiways and Tiedown Pads at Auburn Municipal Airport, be awarded to Associated
Sand & Gravel Company, Inc. on their low bid of $18,752.93 and the Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to sign the contract. Bid Bonds to be returned to Tucci &
Sons, Inc., G. R. Severson Company and City Transfer of Kent, Inc. and upon signing
of the contract, bid bonds to be returned to R. W. Scott Construction Company and
Rainier Paving Inc.
ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMENDATIONS
The following items were submitted by the Director of Planning & Community Development,
George A. Schuler, for Council Approval:
Call for Public Hearing on the request of Edith B. Clark to rezone from R-2
(Residential Single Family) to ~-4 (A?ulti-Family), a parcel of land 4.5 acres
in size, located at the northwest corner .of 29th and "M" Street S.E.
{Application No. 21-75)
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, that Public Hearings be held on the
request of Edith B. Clark (Application No. 21-75), the request of Mrs. Agnes Marty
(Application No. 22-75), the request of James C. Person (Application No. 23-75),
the request of Robert Kuzmer and Dale C. Cooper (Application No. 24-75) and the
request of the Auburn Planning Department to amend Section 11.16.280 of Auburn Zoning
Ordinance No. 1702 on November 3, 1975, at 8:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers.
MOTION CARRIED
The following item was submitted by the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, for
Council Approval:
Authority to call for bids for fencing contract at the Airport Tiedown Area
to include a basic 4 foot chain link fence, with alternate for a 6 foot chain
link fence, with a provision for security wire at a Later date.
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, that Public Works be authorized to call
for bids for fencing contract at the Airport Tiedown Area to include a basic
4 foot chain link fence, with alternate for a 6 foot chain link fence, with a
provision for security wire at a later date.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
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It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Kitchell, that authorization be given to call
for bids for 147 tiedown anchors (two-way expanding Blackburn #62434 or equal) and
bids to include labor and installation costs. If the project is done by the City,
the purchase order shall be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kersey announced that the Street Committee Meeting of October 2?, 1975,
_ is being delayed to enable Council Members to attend the Association of Washington
Cities Regional Meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 1975. The Mayor also stated
that he would be leaving City Ha11 at 6:00 P.M. and would have room for five,
should any of the Council wish to ride with him.
The Mayor also announced that the Auburn Sister City Committee will be holding a
meeting on October 28, 1975, at 7:30 P.M., at the Valley National Bank North
Auburn Branch. Two students from Auburn, who were winners in the National George V.
Allen Youth Essay Contest, will make a presentation and speak about their trip.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
BUILDING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LAWLER
Chairman Lawler reported that the Building Committee will meet tomorrow, October 21,
1975, at 7:30 P.M.
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~"' ?'he Airport Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on October 7, 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.
Chairman Kitchell reported that the Committee Meeting was continued to 7:30 P.M.,
October 20, 1975, prior to the Council Meeting, for the purpose of discussing
tiedowns and anchors for the Auburn Airport.
The next Airport Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M., November 4, 1975.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CRAIG
The Public Safety Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on October 15, 1975. Chairman Crai g
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 authorization be given to the Police Department
to purchase a detective car from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to replace unit N?8.
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lea, that the Police Department be authorized
to Ca11 for Bids for the purchase of a detective car to replace unit N28 and
authorization be given to dispose of unit #?8. Funds to come .from Revenue Sharing.
ROLL CALL VOTE:. A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
The Committee also discussed and recommends the purchase of a speed gun radar set
for the Police Department.
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that the Police Department be authorized
to purchase a speed gun radar set, from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, and asked
that the Police Department maintain records on the usage of the radar guns used by
the department.
ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOT20N CARRIED
Councilman Craig stated that the Committee studied the .increase of coverage for
False Arrest Insurance and asked that it be a matter of record that this item
go before the Public Safety Committee and Finance Committee for final consideration,
prior to adoption of the budget.
Chairman Craig announced that the next Public Safety Committee Meeting will be held
on November 1Z, 1975, at 7:30 P.M.
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Chairman Craig also stated that the Committee had reviewed and recommends approval
on the application from Roadrunner Taxi Company for a Taxi Cab Operators License.
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lawler, that authority be granted to issue a
Taxi Cab Operators License to Roadrunner Taxi.
PLANNING & BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CARSON
MOTION CARRIED
The Planning & Beautification Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on October 14, 1975.
Chairman T~arson 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 that the City annex the Green River Golf
Course and the Issac Evans property to allow the Auburn Police Department to police
the property and enforce City Ordinances.
It was moved by Larson, seconded by Holman, that the City Attorney be directed to
prepare-the necessary ordinance to annex the Green River Golf Course and Issac
Evans Park, under .the provisions of R.C.W. 35.13.180.
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN HOLMAN
MOTION CARRIED
The Finance Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on October 16, 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 that the City accept the compromise agreement
of the State's Claim, regarding the Statewide City Employees Retirement System
Administrative Cost deficiencies, in the amount of $3,381.21.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that the Council accept the compromise
agreement and payment of $3,381.21 be approved for the City Employees Retirement
System Administrative Cost Deficiencies.
ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
The Committee discussed and recommends Council approve Revenue Sharing Allocations
for the Auburn Fire Department and Library.
It was moved by Holman,. seconded by Larson, that the following Revenue Sharing
Allocations be approved: Auburn Fire Department - amount allocated $470.50 for
cardiac monitoring unit for aid car be transferred to training portion of department
budget and Library - balance of allocation of $2,000 for painting exterior of Library,
in the amount of $441.56, be applied to purchase of book shelving now on order.
MOTION CARRIED
UTILITY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FLECHSIG
The Utility Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on October 9, 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 next Utility Committee Meeting will be at 7:.30 P.M., October 23, 1975.
STREET COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LEA
The Street Conunittee met at 7:45 P.M. on October 8, 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.
Councilman Craig brought up the problem of the traffic revision changes on Peasley
Canyon Road and West Valley Highway. After some discussion, Mayor Kersey asked that
Hal O-,wens Look over the situation and determine the problem and come up with some
possible solutions.
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Pat Nevins, Director of Public Works, stated that this item has been discussed by
the Committee; however, the State Department of Highways has done all of the work
in t12at area and they made the revisions. He stated that Public Works will work
together with the Department of Highways and if necessary, they can be invited to
a Street Committee Meeting to further study and discuss this problem.
The next Street Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on November 5, 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. 3021
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that Ordinance No. 3021 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO AN PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION
OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY SITUATE ON A PORTION OF "H" STREET NORTHWEST BETWEEN 6TH
STREET NORTHWEST AND 15TH STREET NORTHWEST, SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON." be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 695
~"' It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lawler, that Resolution No. 695 entitled "A
1-°~ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PUGET SOUND POWER & LIGHT
~; COMPANY FOR FURNISHING MERCURY VAPOR STREET LIGHTING FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS TO
THE CITY OF AUBURN." be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 696
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, that Resolution No. 696 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING
THE AUBURN CITY COUNCIL TO ELECT ONE OF THEIR MEMBERS TO BE A REPRESENTATIVE ON THE
AUBURN AREA PARAMEDIC EXECUTIVE BOARD TD PARTICIPATE IN THE "PROVIDER GROUP" WITH OTHER
AGENCIES WITHIN THE AUBURN SERVICE AREA." be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
Councilman Craig stated he would be glad to represent the City on the Auburn Area
Paramedic Executive Board, if the meetings are held in the evening. He suggested
that someone else would have to attend if the meetings are held during the day.
The Council concurred with Councilman Craig.
MOTION CARRIED
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
The City Clerk read a Zetter from Tom Brown, President of A.C.A.P. Group Homes,
relating to their purchase of property for a group home in Auburn being contingent
on receiving a special use permit.
George Schuler stated A.C.A.P. would have to submit an application for a Special Property
Use Permit and pay the fee before any action could be taken. Councilman Craig pointed
out that when A.C.A.P. Group Homes last came before the Council, they had stated that
a charter would be written and submitted to the Council with other information and
to date this information has not been received.
Councilman Lea stated that a Council Workshop Session was held last Monday evening
for the. purpose of discussing proposed budget cuts;. however, no definite cuts were
made at that time. We were asked to set priorities and then make further recommendations
at the next Workshop Session. On October 16, 1975, an article appeared in the Globe
News stating that Council discusses budget cuts. Councilman Lea stated he questions
the writer of the article and he also wonders where the information came from. He
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cautioned that this is an election year and a number of employees are now telling
others that certain programs will be cut, etc, and this is unfair to the employees
and it also hurts the Council.
Mayor Kersey stated that he is closing the Council Meeting; however, their will
be an Executive Session directly following this meeting, for the purpose of discussing
Fire Fighters Negotiations.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:23 P.M.
AP~OVED THIS 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 1975.
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