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Home My WebLink About12-15-1975~..(~ i a.. AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY _ DECEMBER 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 Roegner, Kitchell, Craig, Larson, Holman, Flechsig and Lea. APPROVAL OF MINUTES _ It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lea, that the Council Minutes of December 1, 1975, be approved as mailed. f MOTION CARRIED ,,~ CORRESPONDENCE The City Clerk read a letter from George A. Schuler regarding segregation of assessment for correction of legal description only - Assessment No. 40, L.I.D.`s 254, 255 and 256, Total Assessment $1,740.56. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that Assessment No. 40, L.I.D.'s '154, 255 and 256 be approved for correction of legal description only. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Clerk read a letter from David Otani, S E 6 A Inc. Engineers/Planners, regarding ~"" consideration of their Preliminary Plat for Riverview Estates, Di vision No. 1. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman, that the letter from David Otani be r;L; referred to the Planning Commission for recommendations. MOTION CARRIED .The City Clerk read a letter. from James F. Armstrong, Acting Director of ACAP Group Homes and Peggy Peda, Acting Director of South King County YMCA, regarding using a portion of property located on 12th Street S.E. for a group home. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, that the letter from James F. Armstrong and Peggy Peda be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendations and Application No. 30-75 (request for a Conditional Use Permit to establish an ACAP Group Home at 1511 "G" Street S.E.) be referred back to the Planning Department for further study pending feasability study on 12th Street S.E. Location. MOTION CARRIED RECOMMENDATIONS The following items were submitted by the Director of Planning & Community Development, George A. Schuler, for Council Approval: Ca11 for Public Hearing on the request of Alan C. Keimig to rezone from R-4 (Multi-Family) to C-2 (Central Business District) a parcel of land located at 216 "A" Street S.W. (Application No. 29-75) It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that Public Hearings be held on the request of Alan C. Keimig (Application No. 29-75), G. L. Honeysett (Application No. 32-75) and Keith B. Lile (Application No. P-1-75) on January 5, 1976, at 8:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers. MOTION CARRIED PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS At 8:1Z P.M., Mayor Kersey called an Executive Workshop Meeting to discuss wages. The Council Meeting reconvened at 8:26 P.M. -1- ,., ~ . ~,; „~ ,k ~. ,,, _ ,~ ;,. .~ ~~ ,~ ~_ `'' '' ,, gyp tit '~ { ~' ~ ~ ~: ~ . . ~..~ ~ .:y ._ ~.. ~~ ~o AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY DECEMBER 15, 1975 ~- It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craicl, that the Council authorize those employees not represented by labor negotiation groups to rer..caive a 5~ increase in salary, e~fi".fect_iva January 1, 1976. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS BUILDING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN ROEGNER Chairman Roegner announced that the next Building Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on January 12, 1976, in the Council Conference Room. AIRPORT COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN KITCHELL Chairman Kitchell announced that the Airport Committee will meet at 7:30 P.M. on December 23, 1975 and an Executive Meeting will be held sometime in January for the purpose of discussing applications for the Airport Manager position. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CRAIG The Public Safety Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on December 10, 1975. Chairman Craig 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 bids received for the Mini-Pumper for the Fire Department. Bids were opened December 8,1975, 11:00 A.M., for the purchase of a Mini-Pumper for the Auburn Fire Department. Bids were submitted as follows: BASIC BID OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT TOTAL BID BOARDMAN FIRE APPARATUS $23,860.00 No Bid $23,860.00 EMERGENCY ONE, INC. (Na separation on basic & optional) $28,963.77 PIERCE FIRE APPARATUS $20,280.00 $ 5,429.27 $25,709.27 It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief, Wilbur Spencer, to award the bid to Pierce Fire Apparatus on their bid of $20,280.00 and the Chief be allowed to purchase the optional equipment independently, if desired, however the total amount not to exceed the total bid price of $25,709.27 as submitted by Pierce Fire Apparatus. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that the Council accept the bid from Pierce Fire Apparatus for purchase of a Mini-Pumpe.~ for the Fire Department., 'The total b.id price is $25,709.27 plus tax and license and the Fire Chief shall be allowed to purchase the optional equipment independently if desired - however, the total amount is not to exceed the total bid price of $25,709.27. Upon signing of the contract, bid bonds to be returned to Emergency One, Inc. and Boardman Fire Apparatus. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The next Public Safety Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on January 14, 1976. in the Council Chambers. PLANNING & BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE -.CHAIRMAN CARSON The Planning & Beautification Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on December 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. FrNANCE COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN HOLMAN The Finance Committee met at 10:00 A.M, on December 12, 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 adjustment, re-issue and transfer of interfund loans. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Larson, that authorization be given to transfer funds as indicated per memorandum from the Director of Finance. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilrr~n voting YE5. _~_ ;, '~: MOTION CARRIED ,: .„ n ~.. ~ , f 1 ~~, ~ V~ti~'; AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY DECEMBER 15, 1975 The Conunittee discussed L.I.D. Ordinances fox City participation and funding thereof. ORDINANCE NO. 3039 .~ r-~ ~.~: It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that Ordinance No. 3039 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 4 OF AUBURN CITY ORDINANCES 2736 (PASSED JUNE 4, 1973), 2765 (PASSED OCTOBER 1, 1973), 2779 (PASSED DECEMBER 3, 1973) AND 2781 (PASSED DECEMBER 17, 1973), CREATING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS 278, 279, 281 and 282." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Committee also discussed and recommends the use of Fire Relief and Pension Fund to call Treasurer's Registered Warrants for short term initial financing of construction costs on L.I.D.'s. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Larson, that the Fire Relief and Pension Fund be used to call Treasurer's Registered Warrants from the Rainier Bank prior to December 31, 1975, on L.I.D. No.'s 281, 282, 284, 285 and 286. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The next Finance Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M, on December 30, 1975. The change in date is due to the New Year's Holiday. UTILITY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FLECHSIG The Utility Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on December 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 announced that there will not be a meeting this Thursday evening, unless there is notification. STREET COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LEA The Street Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on December 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 reviewed the West Main Street Urban Arterial Board Project and after interviews with various firms, U.R.S. Company was selected and the Committee requests a contract and resolution be accepted by the Council in regard to same. Mayor Kersey stated the Council Members should make their intentions known in regard to the West Main Street Project - do they feel there is a real need for the project and do they wish to continue on wi th the project showing good faith to the Urban Arterial Board or do they actually intend to stop the project after Phase I (feasibility studies, reports and an environmental impact assessment statement). He pointed out that if the later portion of the above is true, then the Council should not continue on with the project. After discussion with staff, Council Members and Chet Woods of U.R.S. Company, the Council indicated that they wish to continue with the project on West Main Street. RESOLUTION NO. 702 It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that Resolution No. 702 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH URS COMPANY, TO PROCEED WITH PRELIMINARY STUDIES AND REPORT, FEASIBILITY STUDIES AND AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT TOWARD IMPROVEMENT OF THAT PORTION OF EAST AND WEST MAIN STREET BETWEEN THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD TRACKS AND AUBURN AVENUE." be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Lea, Roegner, Kitchell, Craig, Larson and Holman voting YES. Councilman Flechsig voting NO. ,. MOTION. CARRIED The next Street Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on December 17, 1975, in Public Works. ` ~ ~ ~ r~ ~~ ~"~ L ,s -3- ,ter ~~~', ~~~ ~ -~f - ~ '~ttA 1 1 k B"=~j ~ a ° ~S 1 ~ k~ S~5 " 5f. p~. f~ ~ 1~ 3 ~ . , g` S.Y~ ~' E y ~ ~cP i ry ._ ~ ~' +• h ) Ali ~!- L ACld3U11N, WA:i11ING'1'ON MONDAY D1;PARTMENT IiL;AD REPORTS ~ 5# ,F~, DECEMBER 15, 1975 George Schuler reported that he had attended the Washington State Aeronautics Meeting in Se1ai1 and because the F.A.A. Staff placed our request on their low priority list, they recommended denial of funding for our Tiedown Area at the Auburn Airport. However, after discussion at the meeting and answering questions asked of him, the Commission that overlooks their staff recommendations recommended that our request be gi ven further consideration. OLD BUSINESS No action was taken on Ordinance No. 2896 pertaining to codification of ordinances. (This Ordinance was introduced only on July 16, 1975) ORDINANCE NO. 3035 It was moved btu llo.irnan, .seconded by Lea, that Ordinance Na. 3035 entitled "AN OI~DINANCh 01' TFIE CITY OI' AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF A PARCEL OF LAND 3.45 ACRES IN SIZE LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF AUBURN WAY SOUTH, EAST OF ACADEMY DRIVE, SITUATE IN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FR089 UNCLASSIFIED TO R-4." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 3036 It was moved by Flechsi g, seconded by Larson, that Ordinance No. 3036 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PF.OPERTY LOCATED ON A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED AT Z18 THIRD STREET NORTHEAST, WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM R-4 TO C-1." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 3037 It was moved by Larson, seconded by Holman, that Ordinance No. 3037 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, FOR THE YEAR A.D. 1976." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Larson, Holman, Flechsi g, Roegner, and Kitchell voting YES. Councilman Lea and Craig voting NO. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 3038 It was moved by Holman, seconded by Roegner, that Ordinance No. 3038 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING FEES TO BE CHARGED TO INDIVIDUALS REQUESTING CERTAIN PERMITS AND ACTIONS BY THE CITY, PURSUANT TO THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON AND THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AUBURN." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 3039 Ordinance No. 3039 was passed under the Finance Committee Report. RESOLUTION NO. 701 It was moved by Larson, seconded by Roegner, that Resolution No. 701 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY „ AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE, PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKSTUDY PROGRAM." be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 702 Resolution No. 702 was adopted under Street Committee Report. ~ -•4- ~ ~~ a ~ v - ~ ~. ~. , ~ti: , -,~ . _ ~~ ' ~ i e. j ~ b^' f. AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY DECEMBER 15, 1975 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Councilman Lea reported that there will be a Council Committee on Committees Meeting at 7:30 P.M., December 22, 1975, in the Council Chambers for the purpose of discussing committee assignments. Councilman Lea also stated that the Soil Conservation will be holding more meetings in the near future and he requested the Council to make every effort to attend the meetings and obtain as much information and knowledge as possible. The City Clerk read a letter from Lawrence S. Braund, of LSB International, regarding consideration of their Preliminary Plats for Division No. II & III of 5kycrest Terrace. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Larson, that the letter from Lawrence S. Braund be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendations. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Kersey, on behalf of the City, wished everyone a Happy Holiday Season. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:33 P.M. `"~ APPROVED THIS 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1975. ~' w ./s.-, ~.L M A Y R - 5- 3 t '3 ~ ~ ~ :-. ~. "~ , , ~~'' ~ ~`