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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-01-1958Page 227$ AUBURN,,WASHINGTON TUESDAY APRIL 1. 1958 Regular mesting of the Citp Council of the City of Auburn, held at $:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mapor Clark. Councilmen present: Hitchcock, Rupert, Stalder, Snodgtass, Raven and Petersen. Cvuncilman absent: Kuehn Minutes of the previous meeting held March 18, 1958, were approved as mailed. HOUSING COMMITTEE Councilman Rupert reported that the Housing Committee met and reviewed the terms of the agreement. He then read a letter from 5 Auburn Terrace Tennants requesting and extension since it is so hard to find a home. It was moved by Rupert and 2nd by ftaven that the Council carr' out the Agreement that Mapor Clark worked out providing when and apartments becomes vacant no one else moves in. MOTION CARRIED THOSTEN30N REQUEST It was moved by Stalder and 2nd bp Petersen that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up and Ordinanee not to allow any electric fences in the City Limits. MOTIQN CARRIED INSURANCE Councilman Petersen requested City Clerk to read the bid re- ceived from Jaek Sprenger to cover the City of Auburn with insuran Quoting $4,442•32 the first year and $4,168.73 the next two years. It was moved by Petersen and 2nd;;,bp Raven that the City accep the bid. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE #1235 It was moved by Petersen and 2nd by Raven that Ordinance #123' entitled An ordinance of the Citp of Auburn, Washington, providing for the improvement of a portion of Auburn Avnue in the City of Auburn, by the construction of sanitary sewers, all in accordance with a petition signed bp a majority of the affected property ownei and filed with the City Clerk of said City and a certification of the City Engineer of said City that a majority of the affected property cwners have signed the peition and that all of the facts set forth in said petition are true and that the estimated eost to the propertp will not exceed the limit established by law, creai a local improvement district; providing for the necessary proposed improvements; prescribing the mode of payment of assessments and creating a local improvement district fund; and creating a local improvement district therefor. be introduced and adopted with the following roll call bote being recorded: Hitchcock, yes; Rupert, yes; 3talder, yes; Snodgrass, yes; Raven, yes; and Petersen, yes. RESOULTION # 3 $ It was moved by Rupert and 2nd by Stalder that Resoultion #3$ entitled A resoultion of the Citp of Auburn, King Countp, Wash. relating to the transfer of funds from the L.I.D. reimbursement Fund to the materials and supplies fund and to the extra paproll fund. BQ adopted with the following roll call vote being reEOrded Hitchcock, yes; Rupert, yes; 3talder, yes; Snodgrass, yes; Raven, yes; 8c Petersen, yes. JOIiNSON MANUF. C0. IIdC. Water Supt. reported that the Johnson Manuf. Co. were dis- continuing the Hill Hydraulic Ram and were offering arts pattern: molds & blueprints as a group at a reduced price of il,756-00. It was moved by Rupert and 2nd by Hitchcock that the group of supplies be purchased from the company. MOTION CARRIED ' Page 22'79 ON ENGINEER City Engineer stated that since Ordinance #1235 was just pas for the sewer improvement that the eouneil sh+ouid eall for bids o give power to negotiate so that the project could get under way. City Clerk stated you can spend as much as $5,000 without calling for bids. It was decided to wait for the ordinance to be publish which will be at the next meeting. THOSTENSON Mr. Thastensvn requested the City Clerk to read Ordinance #Z and sections that pertained to his request. H€IDS Councilman Petersen asked who received the bid for the powe mower. The City Clerk stated Ivan W. Lee receivad it for his quote of $999.00. It was reported that it met specifications. SIDEWALKS Engineer reported they are coming along very well. WEBSTER REQUEST A letter nas received from R.J. Webster stating he had re- quested a building permit a month ago and has received no answer. City Attorney stated that Mr. Webster will rece3ve the lett concerning his request tomorrow. U.S. PROJECTOR CORP. A request from the U.S. Projector for rezoning frvm light industrial to heavy industrial. Mayor Clark asked the City Engineer to tell the Council more about the request. City Engineer stated that for the use thep pla that it eomes within the scope of the 1ight industrial zone so the is no need for rezoning. Engineer recommended that where they park the box cars they should put a flashing light or some warning. it was moved by Hitcheock and 2nd by Raven to accept the pro- position. MOTION CAftRIED LQCOMOTIVE Mr. Aabp reported that the locomotive is in plaee and the fence is started it should be completed by Sundap. City Clerk sta that an emergencp ordinance should be drawn up to cover the cost of moving the locomotive. It was moved by Stalder and 2nd by Petersen that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance. MOTION CARRIED QUARTERLY REPORTS Quarterly reports for Police Court, Cemetery operations and Punchboard and Xmse. Games operations for Jan, Feb. and March, 19 were received. Thesa reported were ordered placed on file. CLAIMS 5 ;ed It was moved by ftupert and 2nd by Hitcheock that the followin claims against the City, all having previously been passed & signe bp the Finance Committee be approved and the Citq Clerk be authori ed to draw warrants in payments, MAYOR CLARK Mayor Clark stated that the 3 newly elected Councilmen and th new Mayor would be installed and take the office of the Councilinen who were appointed. He then thanked the Council members and Depa . ment Heads and various ones for their co-operation during his term of offiee. -ft, Page 22$0 AUBURN. WASHINGTON TUFSDAY APRIL L. 195$ He then asked the three councilmen forward, George Petersen, Fred Towner, and George Aaby to be sworn in to their offiae by City Attorney Lyle Schneider. They then took their seats. The newly elected Mayor John S. Denise Sr. was then sworn in to his office and Mayor Clark presented the gavel to Mayor Denise. Mayor Denise then introduced his family and stated that all the Department Heads would stay as appointed and Tom Bolton would replace B.C. Gosney as Water Supt. He then stated if no objection the meeting would be adjourned, There being no further business to eome before the Council the meeting was adjourned at $;50 P.M. sub3ect td the call of the Mayor. CURREATT EXPENSE #2914 to #2982 O,557•25 STREET #1011 to #1032 1,362.06 WATER #1791 to #1$11 1209$7.22 CEMETEAY #1437 to #1445 566.73 LIBRARY # 5$2 t o # 599 969 • 07 APPROVED THIS,~; DAY OF 19