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Home My WebLink About12-06-1976,+ . ,. :.. . ~6 URN WASHINGTON MONDAY DECEMBER 6, 1976 .fi The. regular meeting o.t~ the. Auburn City Council convened at 8:00 p.m., in the Auburn City Council Chambers. ROLL CALL .COUNCILMEN PRESENT: Councilmen Roegner, Kitchell, Larson, Anderson, FZechsig and Lea. `~ Councilman Craig excused. ~~ APPROVAL OF MINUTES Zt was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Larson, that the Novembe r 15,.1976, council meeting minutes be approved as mailed. `~ MOTION CARRIED ', ' PUBLIC HEARINGS Mer~or Kersey declared the public Hearing open on the City of Auburn 1977 Final. Budget and Federal Revenue Sharing Allocation Budget. Rick Hoffman, 2901 Auburn Way South, stated that he felt the budget was very difficult for the lad person to understand, and because of this, a citizen couldn't get involved in its process. ~;, Mayor Kersey replied that it is indeed difficult to understand the budget, even for govern- went officials, and that this is unfortunate. Jack Berei ter pointed out the the budget format is established by the state, and that the cfty must follow this format. Mayor Kersey commented further that to spell out and define the budget further would create a volume of such size as to make it very costly in time and money spent on its development. Mr. Hoffman asked for clarification on specific items regarding WIN and CETA programs, and on comments on the Auburn Youth Resources allocation, which Mayor. Kersey explained. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Larson, to close the public hearing. on the budget, and to approve the City of Auburn 1977 Final Budget and Federal Revenue Sharing Allocation Budget. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmen all voting YES. MOTION CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE The City Clerk read an application from Gerald C. Lybeck for a conditional use permit for property located at the southwest corner of 4th Street N. E. and "D" Street N. E. It was moved by Larson, seconded by Flechsig, that the conditional use permit application of Gerald C. Lybeck be referred to the Planning Commission for action. MOTION CARRIED RECOMMENDATIONS The following items are submitted by the Director of Public Works for council approval: 1. .Pay Estimate No. 3 to Contract 76-07, Sanitary Sewer Imp. #29, replacement of sewer lines & manholes various locations, to Morris Construction Co. in the amount of $22,370.18. Contract Amount $109.161.73 Earned to Date 86,957.27 (Incl. $8,250.22 retainage). It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that Pay Estimate No. 3 to Morris Construc- tion Company for $22,370.18 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 councilmen voting 3'E$. MOTION CARRIED 2. Pay Estimate No. 1 to Contract 76-08, L.I.D. 288, storm, street, etc, in 23rd Street N. E. area, to Joint Venture, Inc. in the amount of $5,289.94. Contract Amount $12,166.35 Earned to Date 5,755.80 (Incl. $565.86 retainage) -1- ~. 7 AUBURN, WA5HINGTON MONDAY DECEMBER 6, 19~b~ It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, that Pay Estimate No. 1 to Joint Venture, Inc. for $5,189.94 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED 3. Pay Estimate No. 3 to Contract 76-03, Water Imp. 99, Chlorination Station, to Pease ~ Sons in the amount of $11,378.40. Contract Amount $97,804.75 Earned to Date 64,502.65 (Incl. $6,119.80 retainage) It was moved by Larson, seconded by Flechsig, that Pay Estimate No. 3 to Pease & Sons for $11,378.40 be approved for payment. --- ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YE5. MOTION CARRIED 4. Pay Estimate No. 1 to Contract 76-10, Sidewalk Imp. #2 ~ 5t. Imp. 190, Sidewalk and street repairs area of "F" and "G" St. S. E. between Main and 4th S. E., to West Coast Construction, Co., in the amount of $21,944.85. Contract Amount $32,787.50 Earned to Date 24,383.17 (Incl. $2,438.32 retainage.) It was moved by Lea seconded by Flechsig , that Pay Estimate No. 1 to .West Coast Construction Co. for $21,944.85 be approved for payment. ~ ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YI~S. MOTION CARRIED ~~ 5. Acceptance of St. Imp. No. 189, asphalt overlays in various areas, as per Pay Estimate ~, No. 2 paid October 4, 1976, acceptance delay due to final verification of asphalt material tickets. '~.:..: Contract Amount $25,813.70 Earned to Date 28,382.69 (Incl. 2,838.27 retainage). Engineer's acceptance and tax report enclosed. Contract. amount exceeded due to addition of portion of west-bound lanes of 15th S. W. that were in the worst condition. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Anderson, to accept St. Improvement No. 189 as complete and to pay the retained percentage amounting to $2,838.27 in thirty days, provided no liens or claims are filed and clearance is secured from State Tax Commission. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED 6. It is recommended, as per Street Committee approval, that the City's ,participation in the Plat of Rivervista be funded as follows: $9,500 from category i. Revenue Sharing, LID Matching Monies; $168 from category 5dd Revenue Sharing, LID Participation; and $805.10 from category 6hh Revenue Sharing, Street Repairs. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Anderson, ghat the City's participation in the Plat of Rivervista be funded as recommended above. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Kersey announced there is a meeting of the King County Subregional Council, December 9, 1976, at the Batelle Institute in Seattle. Mayor Kersey reminded the councilmen of the December 15, 1976 Metro meeting in Seattle, for discussion of the federal Water Control Act Amendment. Mayer Kersey read notices of vacancies on King County committees for any citizens interested in serving. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS MUNICIPAL BUILDING CODES COMMITTEE - Chairman Roegner The next meeting of the committee will be December 13, 1976. - 2- ~~ AUBURN WASHINGTON MONDAY DECEMBER 6,.1976 AIRPORT. COUNCIL COMMITTEE - Chairman Kitchell It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Larson, that the Mayor be authorized to sign an agree- ment with .the appraisal firm of John F. Boucher and Associates for the appraisal of the Northern Avigation Easement (clear zone), for a fee, of $2,400.00 based on his proposal dated October 11, 1976, and to also authorize the Mayor to sign and submit application to the F. A. A. requesting their financial participation in regards to the city acquiring the easement. ROLL CALL .VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The next meeting of the committee will be December 7, 1976, 7:30 p.m. PLANNING AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - Chairman Larson The next meeting of the committee will be December 14, 1976, 7:30 p.m. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - Chairman Anderson At the November 30 meeting, the committee discussed the valley Communications Center and its costs versus advantages. Mr. Barnes, project director, will speak to this committee December 28, 1976, and to the council February 22, 1977 about the center. 7t was moved by Anderson, seconded by Roegner, that applicants for fire protection equipment license be allowed to commence January 1, 1977 rather than pay a fee for a month of 1976 and another fee for 1977. ROLL CALL 1JOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Flechsig, to allow the Police Department to hold an auction December 11, 1976, 10:00 a.m., to dispose of Eound property. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Roegner, to authorize the Police Department to purchase two patrol cars and one detective car under state bid, utilizing money from the 1977 budget. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Chairman Anderson reported that the committee is worxing on an analysis of the Auburn Youth Resources. The next meeting of the committee is December 28, 1976, 7:30 p.m. FINANCE COMMITTEE - Chairman Flechsig It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that the Voucher Approval List dated November 30, 1976, in the amount of $1,721,786.98 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. l•90TION CARRIED It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, to authorize the Finance Director to reinvest city funds and monies received during the month of December, 1976. MOTION CARRIED ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. Chairman Flechsig reported that the committee had discussed the request of several employees to return to semi-monthly pay periods. The committee concurred with the request, and determined that a decision would be made through union action or a vote of the employees with the decision resting on the outcome of the majority. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that Resolution No. 759 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THECITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, NAMING TERRY L. MOLLER CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON", be adopted. All councilmen voting YF.,,S. MOTION CARRIED ROLL CALL VOTE: It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that Resolution No. 758 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIT~ERVEAATUTHE PIEASUREOOF THEIMAYORNRFORATHEACITYCOFIAUBURN, DIRECTOR AND CITY AUDITOR, TO WASHINGTON, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 1976", be adopted. -3- I ~ ;,,` 6, 1976p ;`~ ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Roegner, to authorize the calling for bids for adver- tising for the year 197 for legal publications. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was .v~oved by Flechsig, seconded by Larson, to declare surplus and authorize sale at the Police Department auction December 11, 1976, an IBM dictating machine, an IBM transcribing machine and accessories and a phone-mate telephone answering device. MOTION CARRIED T next meeting of the committee will be December 16, 1976, 7:30 p.m. S ET AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE - Chairman Lea The crommittee recommends approval of Ordinance No. 3139 regarding parking changes on East Main Street. Representatives from Metro spoke to the. committee at its November 17, meeting about their plans for transit in the Auburn area beyond 1980. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Anderson, that Resolu~~on,No. 756 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,,WASHIGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON ~ ENTER INTO A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH STEVENS, T1976) & RUNYAN, INC., (ORIGINAL AGREEMENTr;AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTION NO. 72I, DATED. JUNE. 7, ~QR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 1976 WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF AfifiBURN, WASHINGTON," be adopted. ~""` MOTION CARRIED ~LL CALL VOTE: A11 councilmen voting YES. Chairman Lea reported on a meeting he attended in Kent regarding Water and Soil Conserva- tion regulations in the area. He urged all councilmen to attend another relative meeting at the Kent City Ha11, January 27, 1977, at which an important decision would be made that would effect a Soil Conservation Service project in the Ioca1 area. next meeting of the. committee will be December 8, 1976. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS 1976 Jack Bereiter, City Attorney, explained to the council, h.is letter of .December 3, to the Mayor regarding problems in collecting funeral costs from the Washington Department of Social and Health Services. After discussion of the problem, it was moved by Flechsig seconded by Larson, to authorize the city attorney to file a claim against the state for the monies due the city, and to authorize the Mayor to send letters to the governor's office, the attorney general's office and the office of the Department of Social and H~a1th Services td make them aware of this continuing problem. ,~ MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY a ''^;y ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinate No. 3138 It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that Ordinance No. 3138 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING S~'~TION 1 OF AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE NO. 3122 (FTA5SED OCTOBER 4, 1976) DETERMINING AND FIXING THE AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY AD VALOREM TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1977 FOR THE CITY'OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF R.C.W. 35A.33.135", be introduced and adopted. MOTION CARRIED LL CALL VOTE: A11 councilmen voting_YES. Ordinance No. 3139 It was moved by Lea, seconded by Anderson, that Ordinance No. 3139 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING A CERTAIN PORTIOPJ OF AUBURN CODIFIED CITY ORDINANCE I~'J. 10.36.390 RELATING TO TWO-HOUR PARKING ON EAST MAIN STREET, AND ADDING A NEW SECTION THEREOF", be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED -4- s~. . . ~ AUBURN .N!ASHINGTON MONDAY .DECEMBER 6,.1976 f`' Ordinance No. 3140 !i It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Larson, that Ordinance No. 3140 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING AUBURN CODIFIED CITY ORDINANCE 3.04.450 TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF THE SEWER CUMULATIVE RESERVE FUNDS DESCRIBED TN_EA.EIN AND TO BE DEPOSITED THEREIN IN THE FUTURE FOR THE DEPOSIT TO THE CITY OF AUBURN'S WATER FUND (WILL BE SEWER DIVISION) TO BE USED FOR CAPITA ,. L IMPROVEMENTS OF TH ECIT Y S W ATER AND E S WER FACILITIES be in r adopted. . t oduced and ROLL CALL VOTE: A1Z councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Ordinance No. 3141 It was moved by Flechsig, secoruied by Anderson, that Ordinance No. 3141 entitled "AN ORDIN OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR TXE CITY OF AUBURN,. WASHINGTON, FOR TAE YEAR A.D. 1977", be introduced and adopted: ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Resolution No. 756 Adopted under minutes of Street Committee. i '? Resolution No. 7S7 { It was moved by Lea, seconded by Anderson, that Resolution No. 757, entitled, "A RESOLUTION ~ OF TXE CITY COUNCIL OF TH,E CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK ' OF .THE CITY OF AUBURN,'TO-ENTER INTO AN INTERTIE AGREEMENT WITH BURLINGTON NORTHERN, INC.", be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 coultc.l,~n voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Resolution No. 758 and 759 j Adopted under report of Finance Committee. ~'~ Mayor Kersey and Councilman Lea further discussed Metro services in our Zoca1 area, and the j problem that the area is being short-changed and is taking a back seat in their future pla Mayor Kersey suggested, and the C,vuncil concurred, that a letter be drafted in cooperation with the City of Algona and Pacific to the .Metro Council expressing these concerns and suggestions for adequate service. There being no further business to came before the council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m. TANLEY P. KE SEY, MAYOR TERRY L. OI~LLER, CITY CLERK ~ -5-