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AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JANUARY 5, 1976
The rc~qular meeting of the Auburn City Council convened at 8:00 P.M. , :i.n the Auburn
Ci ty Counc_iI Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Councilman Roegner, Kitchell, Craig, Larson, Holman, Flechsig
and Lea.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Ho.jmari`, that the Council Minutes of December 15,
1975, be approved as mailed.
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on the request of Alan C. Keimig to rezone
from R-4 (Multi-Family) to C-2 (Central Business) property located at 216 "A" Street N.W.
(Application No. 19-75)
The Planning Commission recommends approval of this request because it conforms to our
Comprehensive Land Use Plan and our Central Business District Development Plan.
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Larson, that the request of Alan C. Keimig to rezone
from R-4 (Multi-Family) to C-2 (Central Business) be approved and the City Attorney
be directed to draw up the necessary ordinance
ROLL CALL VOTE: A.11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on the request of G. L. Honeysett to rezone
from R-3 (Duplex) to R-4 (Multi-Family) a parcel of Land located at East Main and
"F" Street S.E. .(Application No. 32-75)
Tile ~'lanning Coumtission recommends approval of this request because it does conform
with our Comprehensive Land Use Plan and is adjacent to property zoned for commercial
uses. .
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Kitchell, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Kitchell, that the request of.G. L. Honeysett
to rezone from R-3 (Duplex) to R-4 (Multi-Family). be approved and the City Attorney
be directed to-draw up the necessary ordinance.
ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on the request of Keith B. Life for approval
of t~ie Preliminary Plat to be known as Lile's 1st Addition to the City of Auburn on
a parcel of land located on the north side of 23rd Street S.E. between "D" and
"F" Street S.E. (Application No. P-1-75)
The Planning Commission recommends approval of this request for a Preliminary Plat
and that the owner and/or engineer prepare the necessary plans and specifications.:for
the public improvement and submit them to the Public !Forks Department in accordance "
with the provisions of the sub-division ordinance.
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Larson, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED '
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that the request of Keith B. Lile for
-.approval of the Preliminary Plat to be known as Li1e's 1st Addition to the City of
Auburn be approved, the Planning Commission recommendations be concurred with and
that the owner. and/or engineer prepare the necessary plans and specifications for the
public improvement and submit them to the Public Works Department in accordance with
the provisions of the sub-division ordinance.
ROLL "CALL VOTE: AIZ Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
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AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY
JANUARY 5, 1976
CORRESPONDENCE
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The City Clerk read a letter from Robert C. Johnson, of Hugh G. Goldsmith & Associates,
Inc., regard.inry consi.derat_ion of their proposed Plat of Va1i Hi Estates.
I t w<r~> uu)v~~~l by Cr~.~i~~, :.~~c:onrlc,ri by Larr~on, th..it thc~ proposed Plat of Va1i Hi lsstates,
the>I",on~~ Chanyr~ /II,p1.i.c:aLion from Oscar h. ~:rncl l;'va C. I,i~onard (Application No. 38-75)
,anal the:Lon~.~ Cf~~rxul<, Applic~~iCion from Str..phen A. Hynes (Application No. 39-75) be
reC~erreci to the 1~~.lunniny Commission for recommendations.
MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMENDATIONS
The following items were submitted by the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, for
Council Approval:
Pay Estimate No. 2, final, to Dahl Contractors for street striping in the amount
of $2,478.16.
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that the project be accepted by the City
as complete and Pay Estimate No. 2, final, to Dahl Contractors for $2,478.16 be
approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $539.79 be paid in
thirty days provided no liens or claims are filed and clearance is secured from the
State 1'ax Commission and the Department of Labor and Industries.
ROLL, CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
I'l~~_~ :ftrcx:L anci l-:ng.inc,~eriny Corrunittee recommends the adoption of Alternate 2
ors proposed by Harstad & Assoc. at the intersection of 17th & Auburn Way South.
$44,460 has been offered to the City by the Traffic Safety Commission High Hazard
Program. The remainder of the cost of the improvement is to be borne by the
1/l cent Gas Tax Fund.
Councilman Lea pointed out that since the intersection of I7th and. Auburn Way South
is a high hazard intersection, a grant in the amount of $44,460 has been offered
to the City from the Traffic Safety Commission High Hazard Program in order to improve
the traffic flow in this particular area. Therefore, a study has been made by
Harstad & Associates and two proposals. have been submitted and discussed by the
Street Committee. The Street Committee recommends adoption of Alternate 2.
Director of Public Works Pat Nevins and Dale LeMaster, of Harstad & Associates,
explained the two plans and referred to the drawings for same. It was noted that
under either of the proposals, two signals would be taken out of the area Leaving
only the one traffic signal located at Auburn Way South and "M" Street. Under
Altern~ete 1, Left turns would not be allowed onto 17th Street S.E. from either the
northbound or southbound lanes of Auburn Way South. Those individuals who would
cu r.rently be turning Left to gain access to 17th Street S.E. would be rerouted.
Under Alternate 2, Left turns would be allowed but there would be no traffic signals
t_o control the turns.
Howard Bothell Sr. and .Robert West, Attorney representing Mr. Bothell and IBDC
Properties, spoke against both of the proposals and pointed out that Alternate 1
is not acceptable at all because it does not allow easy access to Mr. Bothell's
property and it would eliminate any meaningful development of the property in the
future. Alternate 2 is not acceptable because it would allow uncontrolled Zeft
turns and would create a safety hazard.
Dave Morgan, 240 Auburn Way South, agreed that the intersection is a mess; however,
he agrees that spending $65,000 to $70,000 of the citizens tax monies to change the
intersection, and not completely eliminating the problem even if the change is made,
does not really solve the problem or make much sense. He also noted that it would
definitely affect- Mr. Bothell's property value and would hinder him should he try
to sell tyre land .tor commercial purposes.
Councilman Cra.iy pointed out that the total cost of the project is $110,000 and
only $44,000 is coming from the grant; therefore, approximately $65,000 would come
from our own tax funds and he wonders if this is really the most cost effective
method for improving the intersection and asked if it might not be better to leave
the intersection as it is and do nothing at this particular time.
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/IUtiURN, WIISIIINGTON MONDAY ~ JANUARY 5, 1976
7'hcrc~ was Lc~nythy discussion, pro and con, from the Council and Staff and the
iollow.iny motion was made.
Z"t was mov~:d by Lea, seconded by Craig, that this item be referred back to the
Street Committee for further study.
PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
MOTION CARRIED
Mayur l:crsey arruounced that. he would like to offer the following names for consideration
to 1-.11 Committee Appointments: Oscar Leonard of 36605 198th S.E., Auburn, reappoint-
ment to Board of Appeals, S year term expiring 12-31-80; Reverend John Egerdahl of
2608 "R" Street S.E., Auburn, reappointment to Board of Cemetery Commissioners, 5 year
tc:rrn cxp.iring 12-31--80; Mrs. Alberta Ga1er of 1450 33rd Street S.E., Auburn, reappoint-
ment to Board of Library Trustees, 5 year term expiring 12-31-80; Charles Clarke of
39 Pike S.E., Auburn, reappointment to the Human Resources Committee, 5 year term
expiring 12-31-80; Ed Ryan of 3415 Scenic Drive, Auburn, reappointment to Planning
= Commission, 5 year term expiring 12-31-80; Charles Jones of 2520 Dogwood S.E., Auburn,
reappointment to Board of Park Commissioners, Associate Member, 1 year term expiring
12-31-76; Cal Scarff of Lakota Beach, reappointment to Board of Park Commissioners,
Associate Member, 1 year term expiring 12-31-76; Ralph Burr of 811 26th Place S.E.,
f'luburn, reappointment to Board of Park Commissioners, Associate Member, 1 year term
expiring 12-31-76; Dr. Robert McLean of Doctor's Clinic, reappointment as City Health
Officer for a 1 year term expiring 12-31-76; Zane B. Johnson of Johnson & Crane,
reappointment to the Civil Service Commission, 6 year term expiring 12-31-81 and
Fred Poe of 3041 Scenic Drive, Auburn, appointment to Board of Park Commissioners,
.Associate Member, 1 year term expiring 12-31-76.
It was moved by Ilolman, seconded by Flechsig, that Council concur with the Mayor's
Committee Appointments as listed above.
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.., January 12, 1976, in the Council Conference Room.
AIRPORT COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN KITCHELL
The. Airport Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on December 23, 1975. Chairman Kitchell
reported on the Committee Meeting anal the Minutes are a matter of Public Record on
file in the City Clerk's Office.
!'Ul3LIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CRAIG
Chairman Cra_iy announced that the next Public Safety Committee .Meeting will be held
at_ 7:30 P.M., January 14, 1976, in the City Council Chambers.
PLANNING & BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CARSON
Chairman Zarson announced that the next Planning & Beautification Committee Meeting
will be held at 7:30 P.M. on January 13, 1976.
FINANCE COMMITTEE -.CHAIRMAN HOLMAN
The Finance Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on December 30, 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.
A representati ve of Auburn Youth Resources presented information covering their
activities and their request for payment of the first quarter funding.
It was moved by Iiolman, seconded by FZechsiq, that the first quarter funding, in
t_he amount of $4,351.25 for January, February and March, be approved for payment.
ROLZ, CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
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Carr i ru,;rrr !-'1cchsi~1 r.,nnounc<.xl that the next Utility Committee Meeting will be held at
`1:3~i 1'. M., January 8, Iti76, in the Public Works Department.
STREET COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LEA
The Street Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on December 18, 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.
Chairman Lea announced that the next Street Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M.
on January 7, 1976.
OLD BUSINESS
No ~icrt ic>r, was t_a.kc~n on Ordinance No. 2896 pertaining to codification of ordinances.
(1'r1iS l)r~linance wa:~; introduced only on July 16, 1975)
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 703
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Larson that Resolution No. 703 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, REPEALING AUBURN RESOLUTION N0. 689
(AUGUST 18, 1975) AND REDESIGNATING THE MEMBERS, POWERS AND DUTIES OF ALL STANDING
COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF AUBURN." be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
~~ RESOLUTION NO. 704
It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Holman, that Resolution No. 704 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 COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREE-
MI:'NT W.(TII RaDGE & BARNE4'i', INC. , FOR UNFINISHED OFFICE SPACE LOCATED IN THE AUBURN
1•'I,IGII1' CENI'IiR BIJ.ILDING SITUATI:'D AT 4'IiE AUBURN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT." be adopted.
Councilman Craig stated he feels the rental rate for the office space is unreasonably
low and h~ wonders how a CPA Firm fits into the plan for'the airport.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Kitchell, Larson, Holman, Flechsi g, Lea and Roe.gner
voting YES.
Councilman Craig voting NO.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION N0. 705
It was moved by Larson, seconded by Holman, that Resolution No. 705 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELEASING THAT
CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AND UNITED HOMES CORPORATION,
ON THE 21ST DAY OF MARCH, 1966." be adopted.
ROLL CALL, VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
VOUCHER APPROVAL LIST
It was moved by Ilolman, seconded by Larson, that the Voucher Approval List dated
December 3I, 1975, in the amount of $4,413,122.95, be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
The City Clerk read a Conditional Use Permit Application from Fred W. Poe and
Eugene Cinkovich (Application No. 1-76)
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by .Lea, that the Conditional Use Permit Application
from Freri W. Poe and Eugene Cinkovich (Application No. 1-76) be referred to the
I'lanniny Commissi.arr for recommendations.
MOTION CARRIED
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AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JANUARY 5, 1976
Mayor Kersey asked the four Councilmen, elected in November, to please be at Auburn
City t1a11 at 7:30 P.M., January 12, 1976, for Swearing In Ceremonies.
A question was asked in regard to when the Councilmen wihl begin working on their
new Committee Assignments. Councilman Lea, supported by the City Attorney, stated
it. is h.is understanding that the Councilmen will begin working on their new
Committees on January 19, the first Council Meeting after they are sworn in.
Counc_lrnan Lc:a stated ghat he would like to place the following name, Roy Kur1e, in
rrornin~rtion for re,zppo.int_ment to the Board of. Adjustments for a five year term.
It: was movcad by Lea, seconded by I~'lechsig, that Roy Kurle be reappointed to the
Board of Adjustments for a 5 year term expiring 12-31-80.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey stated it has been a pleasure working with Councilman Holman and he
pointed out that Councilman Holman was Superintendent of the Auburn Public Schools
for thirty years, he served two years on the Council as Councilman at Large and he
is now completing a four year term on the Council. On behalf of the employees of
the City, the Elected Officials and the Citizens of the City of Auburn, Mayor Kersey
stated he would like to take this opportunity to thank Councilman Holman for his
contributions to the City and the community and he presented Councilman Holman with
his Name Plate and a Certificate of Appreciation.
Councilman Holman thanked everyone and noted that he is the oldest Councilman and
he lras sc>rved on the Council for the Longest period of time, of those Councilmen
currently scrviny. He also pointed out that although his opinions may have differed
f.=rorri various Councilmen on certain issues, he feels all of the Councilmen have been
si.nce.re <rnd ~rre .interested in thei.z• positions on the Council. Councilman Holman
stat_~~d drat the Mayor and Department Heads have been trying to do a good job for the
City of Auburn and he stated it has been a pleasure to work with everyone.
There being no further business. to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:47 P.M.
APPROVED THIS 5TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1976.
M A Y O R
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CITY CLERK
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