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Home My WebLink About12-20-1976 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY DECEMBER 20, 1976 The regular meeting of the Auburn City Council convened at 8:00 p.m., in the Auburn City Council Chambers. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT: Councilmen Roegner, Kitchell, Craig, Larson, Anderson, Flechsig, Lea. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Larson, minutes be approved as mailed. that the December 6, 1976, council meeting PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Kersey declared the Public Hearing open on the request of the Carlyle Group and other property owners for the vacation of two 16 foot wide strips of right of way lying between 37th and 41st Streets S. E. and east of "A" Street S. E. Mr. Oliver Anderson, of Auburn Mobile Home Court spoke in favor of the request, explaining that this vacation would allow better access between the two adjoining pieces of property, and allowing his organization to put in a better road than the existing one. s--- It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, to close the public hearing on the request of r-~ ~; the Carlyle Group. MOTION CARRIED ,-y It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, to instruct the City Attorney to draw up the necessary ordinance for the vacation of two 16 foot wide strips of right of way lying between 37th and 41st Streets S. E. and east of "A" Street S. E., subject to a public utility easement over, across, upon and underneath the entire vacated street right of way for the purpose of installir:q and maintaining all public utilities. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Kersey declared the Public Hearing continued on the request of John T. Jones to rezo 'from C-1 (light commercial) to C-3 (heavy commercial) a parcel of land located on the corn ;of Auburn Way South and "D" Street S. E., known as 710 Auburn Way South (Application 30-76 The Planning Commission recommends approval of this request because it will conform to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and it will upgrade the entire area. ne er )• It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Larson, to close the public hearing ~~~ the request of John T. Jones for rezone. MOTION CARRIED George Schuler explained that this type of rezone, from C-1 to C-3, was necessary to conduct the used car Iot business that the applicant wishes to conduct, and that ''.mss type of business coincides with auto-related businesses in the area; a conditional use permit would not be appropriate for accomplishing this. He further explained that the Fire Department concerns about site distance (this property adjoins that of the Fire Department) would be accomplished by requiring conformance with city codes for sidewalks and landscaping. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, to instruct the City Attorney to draw up the necessary ordinance to rezone from C-1 to C-3 a parcel of land located on the corner of Auburn Way South and "D" Street S. E. known as 710 Auburn Way South. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Roberta Morley, City Archivist, announced that the Auburn Bicentennial Historical Booklet has been completed and is now on sale in various local shops and at the City Ha11. The cost of the booklet will be $3.16. BID OPENINGS Bids were received on CaI1 for Bids for printing of the City of Auburn legal publications for the 1977 year. The Auburn Globe-News submitted the sole bid as follows: -1- AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY DECEMBER 2U, 1976 I BPOint Type $3.03 per column inch for .the first publication. $ .38 cents per line for the first publication. $2.97 per column inch for additional publications. $ .37 cents per line for additional publications. 6 Point Type $3.71 per column inch for the first publication. $ .31 cents per line for the first publication. $2.98 per column inch for additional publications. $ .25 cents pre Zine for additional publications. ~ It was moved by FZechsig, seconded by Lea, to accept the bid of ,the Auburn Globe-News for 8 Point type .for legal publications for the City of Auburn in 1977. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 councilmen voting YES. RECOMMENDATIONS MOTION CARRIED. 1. The following items are submitted for council approval by the Department of Public Works: A. A two-month credit to Mrs. Pihe1 regarding solid waste collection charge for 2929 and 2939 "R" Street 5. E. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Anderson, to allow Mrs. Pihe1 a two-month credit for waste collection charges for 2929 and 2939 "R" Street S. E. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED B. A reduction in the sewer charge to account No. 904005700 by $45.05, City Nortion $22.36 and Metro portion $22.69.. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Anderson, to approve a reduction of $45.05 in the sewer charge of account No. 904005700, $22.36 of the City portion and $22.69 of the Metro portion. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED. C. Change order No. 1 to contract 76-10, Sidewalk Imp. #2 and St. Imp. 190, sidewalk and street repairs, increase of $636.00. This covers replacement of 106 L.F. 6" concrete storm sewer pipe in "F" St. S. E. area. Existing pipe was too deteriorated to repair this condition unknown until exposed during reconstruction. of street. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Craig, that the adoption of Change Order No. 1 to Contract 76-10, for $636.00, be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 councilmen voting YES. MOTION .CARRIED I 2. The Legal Department recommends that the account of James A. Snyder in the .amount of j"' $I,20S.42 for damages to a hydrant, be written off. A statement of claim was sent to ~' him at his only known address in Oregon, but it was returned unclaimed. ;:4 ~~, It was moved by Craig, seconded by Anderson, that the account of James A. Snyder in the amount of $1,205.42 be written off by debiting the Water/Sewer Construction Fund for *hat amount. ROLL CALL VOTE: AZ1 councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED. 3. Ca11 for Public Nearing on the request of Douglas Fields, Sam Parker, Donald A. Rottle and Howard Bothell to rezone from M-1 to M-2 (light and heavy industrial) to C-3 (heavy commercial) a parcel of land 6.5 acres in size lying on the west side of Auburn Way North between 12th and 14th streets N. E. -2- 'P ~Y AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY DECEMBER 20, 1976 It was moved by Larson, seconded by Roegner, that a Public Hearing on the request of Douglas Fields, Sam Parker, Donald A. Bottle and Howard Bothell (Application No. 31-76) be held on January 3, 1977, at 8:00 p.m., in the Auburn City Council Chambers. MOTION CARRIED PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Joann Washam, an Auburn resident, has recently gained national attention by her exceptional ..skills in golfing. A proclamation is being prepared to present to her, declaring December 21 through December 28, 1976, "Joann Washam Week", and congratulating her on her success. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Municipal Building Code Committee - Chairman Roegner It was moved by Roegner,"seconded by Flechsig, that the pay estimate to Mel Streeter and Associates for $1,800.03 for work performed for jail planning to secure L. E. A. A. approval for our Public Works Grant application, be approved for payment. r®~ i ~~ i~ ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 councilmen voting YES. The next meeting of the committee is January 10, 1977, 7:30 p.m. Airport Council Committee - Chairman Kitchell MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Larson, seconded by Kitchell, to authorize the Mayor to accept the grant from the F. A. A. funding the Airport Master Plan under the stipulations set forth in the application. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The City Attorney will report to the next committee meeting regarding the Airport option ,to purchase real property from the City Ut.il_ity Department. The next regular committee meeting will bfa December 21, 1976, 7:30 p.m. Utilities Committee - Chairman Cr_aiy The Utility Committee minutes are a matter of public .record. It .was moved by Craig, seconded by Flechsig, that Ordinance No. 3143 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, REPEALING AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE NO. 3127 (PASSED SEPTEMBER 20, 1976) AND CREATING A NEW ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION RATES AND DETACHABLE CONTAINER RENTALS TO BE CHARGED RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPEF'~'IES BY THE CITY, COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 1976, AND THEREAFTER REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND SECTION OF ORDINANCES INSOFAR AS THEY ARE IN CONFLICT WITH OR INCONSISTENT WITH lHE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE", be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All councilmen voting YES. MOTION. CARRIED It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, that Resolution No. 763 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT TO PAGE TWO OF THAT CERTAIN GAFYBAGE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND R.S.T. DISPOSAL, INC., AND WHIc;H CONTRACT WAS AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTION NO. 744 (OCTOBER 4, 1976)", be adopted. ROLL CALL DOTE: A11 councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Craig and Roegner discussed their two committees working together on a proposed utilization study of the maintenance and operation building so as not to duplicate each other's work. Councilman Roegner also expressed his committee's intention to look at studies done in the recent past and evaluate their applicability to present utilization, before expending any more money on further study. Councilman Craig suggested that Ordinance No. 3142 regarding increase in water rates be referred back the Utility Committee so that they might hold a public hearing, allowing the citizens to voice their feelings on the increase proposed. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, to refer Ordinance No. 3142 back to the Utility Committee, and that the council authorize a public hearing to be held January 6, 1977, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. MOTION CARRIED - ~- `~ 14 AUBURN, WASHINGTON ~ MONDAY DECEMBER 2U, 1976 Councilman Roeyner asked how the proposed water rate increase would effect the elderly exemption rate, Councilman Craig and Pat Nevins answered that this has not yet been determined. Further discussion resolved that the elderly rate would have to be established by the time the rate changes go into effect, so as not to leave a gap in ordinance coverage of the exemption races. Mayor Kersey asked the news media representatives present, if they would please let the pub know of the elderly rate exemption, and that it must be renewed by December 3I, 1976, to be effective in 1977. The next regular meeting of the Utility Committee will be January 6, 1977, 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers. PLANNING, BEAUTIFICATION & BUILDING CODES COMMITTEE - Chairman Larson It was. moved by Larson, seconded by Roegner, that the pay estimate to Earth Enterprises, Inc. 'for $2,655.02 be approved for payment.. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Larson, seconded by Roegner, that Pay Estimate No. 4 to O. R. B. for. $1,179.00 be approved for payment .ROLL CALL. VOTE: A11 councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by .Larson, seconded by Roegner, to authorize a concession permit for the Auburn Soccer Club for Rohr and Massey Fields on January 22, 29 and February 12, 1977. MOTION CARRIED It was moved. by Larson, seconded by Roegner, that Resolution No. 760 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING AUBURN CITY RESOLUTION NO. 703 (JANUARY 5, 1976 TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION OF THE PLANNING AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE TO PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT", be adopted. Councilman Larson explained this proposed change would better define the actual responsibilities I of his committee. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 cauncilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Larson proposed payment to Streeter/Dermanis and Associates of $1,600.00 for graphics, printing and photos for the Master Plan for the Auburn Central Business District. Lengthy discussion followed on the questions of whether approval of this initial step of the project would commit the city to accepting the entire project; whether the Downtown Community Development Committee might accept the plan wi thout further review by the city; and whether Streeter/Dermanis and Associates would have the visuals ready in time for presentation to the Urban Arterial Board. George Schuler expressed his un~A~~tanding that Streeter/Dermanis and Associates would be working with the city to meet the necessary time schedule. It was moved by Larson, seconded by Roegner, to authorize payments of $1,600.00 from Revenue Sharing allocation No. 6q to Streeter/Dermanis and Associates for graphics printing and photos for the Master Plan for Auburn's Central Business District, to authorize the Mayor to sign-the contract with Streeter/Dermanis and Associates, and to refer the Phase I new proposal back to the Planning and Community Development and Street Committees. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The next meeti*.,, ^f the Planning and Community Development Committee will be January 11, 1977, 7:30 p.m, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - Chairman Anderson The next meeting of the committee will be December 28, 1976, 7:30 p.m. -4- ~ .~ ~ , AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY DECEMBER 20, 1976 G G.,~„ e-- ~..% ~,' FINANCE COMMITTEE - Chairman Flechsig The minutes of the December 16, 1976 meeting are a matter of public record. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, to authorize interfund loans from funds with available balances at the end of 1976 to the following funds up to the amounts shown: 112 Golf Course Cumulative Reserve 211 1963 Library G. O. 2I3 1967 G. O. Arterial Street 215 1970 G. O. Golf Course/Airport 325 Water Reservoir Construction 435 Airport 771 L.I.D. #155 781 L.I.D. #281 784 L.I.D. #284 785 L.I.D. #285 787 L.I.D. #287 788 L.I.D. #288 ROLL CALL VOTE: AZ1 councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The next meeting of thecommittee will be December 29, 1976, 7:30 p.m., instead of ..the regular meeting date of December 30, 1976, because of the holiday. This will be advertised. STREET 6 ENGINEERING COMMITTEE - Chairman Lea The minutes of the meeting are a matter of public record. Thenext meeting of the committee is December 22, 1976, 7:30 p.m. It was moved by Larson, seconded by Craig, to authorize a 5~ pay raise to all non-union city employees effective January 1, 1977. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED 'It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, to authorize the Mayor to hire two new employees for the Sewer Department, with the stipulation that their first priority be to conduct an inventory of capital assets of the utilities. Councilman Craig explained that this was a suggestion of the state auditor, and something that hadn't been done in some .time. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Roegner suggested that the city might Zook into state or federal employment programs to fund these two new positions. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Roegner, to authorize the Mayor to hire two new employees for theWater Division at such time as it is determined that they can be put to work effectively, considering seasonal .effect on workload and working conditions. 14OTION CARRIED ORDINANCES AND RF,SOLUTIONS ~': Ordinance No. 3144 t It was moved b~~ Craig, seconded by Larson, that Ordinance No. 3144 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2774 AND ESTABLISHING CEP,TAIN SEWER CHARGES TO COMPLY WITH THE FEDEF.AL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, AS AMENDED," be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 councilmen voting YE5. $7,000.00 1,000.00 5,200.00 28,000.00 108,365.00 65,489.60 7,500.00 26,553.07. 23,911.46 36,368.43 29,400.00 8,000.00 TOTAL $346,787.56 MOTION CARRIED -5- ~~.~ AUBURN, WASHINGTON ~` MONDAY DECEMBER 20, 1976 Ordinance No. 3145 It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that Ordinance No. 3145, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROVING THE PLAT OF SKYCREST TERRACE DIVISION NO. 2, TO THE CITY OF AUBURN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON", be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 councilmen voting YES. • Resolution No. 76Z MOTION CARRIED It wasmoved by Lea, seconded by Craig, that Resolution No. 761 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ENDORSING THE CONCEPT OF DESIGNATING MAIN STREET FROM "C" STREET NORTHWEST TO AUBURN WAY AS BEING PEDESTRIAN ORIENTED AND FURTHER APPROVING THE CONCEPT OF LIMITING THROUGH VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ON THIS SECTION OF STREET", be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 councilmen voting YES. RESOlution No. 762 MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Larson, seconded by Craig, that Resolution No. 762 entitled "A .RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBiIRN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TD EXECUTE A QUIT CLAIM DEED OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO LUNDSTROM BUILDING ENTERPRISES, INC.", be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED There being no further business to come before the council, the meeting was adjourned at 9c50 p.m. 1 V , TANLEY P. RSEY, MAYOR r TERRY L. OLLER, CITY CLERK t -6-