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AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY APRIL 5,_1960
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
'hcld at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the City Hall.
The meeting was calied to order by Mayor Denise.
Councilmen Present: Aaby, Petersen, Kammeyer, Stalder,
Fitzsimmons, Towner, Prescott.
Councilmen Absent: None
Minutes of the previous meeting held March 15, 1960, were
approved as mailed.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
BIDS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PURCHASING COMMITTEE
Councilrnan Pctersen reported that the Purchasing Committee
has met with Elmer Stodd regarding phones and a generator. The
Comrnittee withheld any action because the 1960 budget did not
have available funds to cover this expense.
Councilman Petersen reported that the Purchasing Committee
had also met with Bob Millard, Cemetcry 5upt., regarding a back-
hoe. A new backhoe would cost a considerable amount of money,
and if Mr. Millard wanted to, he could (oak into the purchasing
of a good used backhoe.
FIRE COMMITTEE
No report
LICENSE COMMITTEE
No rcport
STREET COMMlTTEE
No report
WATER COMMiTTEE
Councilman Kammeyer reported that
tion proceedings on the Jeff property.
with the City Attorney and the City's
and appraiser for the Jeff property to
settted without going to court.
It was moved by Kammeyer and 2nd
of Auburn cngage Mr. Jim Ewing as the
Jeff property.
they have started condcmna-!
A meetinq will be held
appraiser and the attorney
see if this matter can be
by Fitzsimmons that the City
City'S appraiser for the
MOTION CARRIED
Councitman Kammeyer askad if the Finance Committee has made
some kind of a decision as to Mr. Hedman's request for an L.I.D.
Noth'ing has been decided as yet.
LIGHT COMMITTEE
Councilman Prescott reported that Mr. Phi) Downs has reqUCStC
street lights in front of the Red Roostcr tavern.
It was moved by Prescott and 2nd by Towner that the City
install two Mercury Vapar li9hts, one on each end of the Red
Rooster parking lot.
MOTlON CARRIED
Councilman Towner stated that something shoutd be donc about
thc driveway into the Red Rooster, This should bc done as a safet
project. The City Engineer stated that he would contact Mr. Phil
Downs and see if some kind of curbing can be installed to etiminat
the large entrancc to the praking lot.
It was moved by Prescott and 2nd by Petersen that the City
instatl 1 300 watt light in front of Green Acres Rest Home.
MOTION CARRIED
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AUBURN, WASHINGTON TOESDAY APRIL 5, 1960
ORDlNANCE #1380
it was moved by Prescott and 2nd by Stalder that Ordinance
#1380, entitled, An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington,
relating to and providing for the vacating of a certain street in
the City of Auburn and reserving an easement thereon to thc City
for utilities, be introduccd and adopted with the following roll
call vote being recorded: Aaby, yes; Petersen, yes; KammEyer, yes
Stalder, yes; Fitzsjmmons, ycs; Towner, yes; Prescott, yes;
ORDINANCE #1381
It was movcd by Kammeyer and 2nd by Prescott that Ordinance
#1381, entitled, An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the sale of municipa) water to King County Water
District No. 101, be introduced and adopted with the following
roll call vote being recorded: Aaby, yes; Petersen, yes; Kammeyer
yes; Stalder, yes; FitzsimmQns, yes; Towner, yes; Prescott, yes;
ORDINANCE #1382
tt was moved by Prescott and 2nd by Petersen that Ordinance
#1382, entitled, An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington,
relating to and providing for the improvement of portions of
certain streets in the City of Auburn by the construction of
concrete curb and gutter and an asphaltic concrete surface, and
cast iron water mains and fire hydrants, and sanitar:y sewer mains,
all in accordance with petitions signed by a majority of the
affected property owners and filed with the City Clerk of said
City, end a certification of the City Engineer of said City that
a ~ajority of the affected property owners have signed the petitio
and that all of the facts set forth in said petitions are true
and that the estimated cost to the property will not excced the
limit established by law, and Ordinance No. 1339 having been
passed on August 18, 1959, which provided for the proposed improve
ments, and said proposed improvcments having been completed under
said Local Improvement District No. 136, now levying and assess~-
ing the amount thereof against the several lots and other property
as shown on the said assessment roll, thcrefor, and now providing
for the payment of such assessments to the Local Improvement
District No. 136 Fund created by Ordinance No. 13391 be introduced
and adopted with the following roll call vote being recorded:
Aaby, ycs; Petersen, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Stalder, yes; Fitzsimmons
yes; Towner, yes; Prescott, yes;
The City Attorney presented an ordinance regarding the leas-
ing of parking Iots from the Auburn Boosters, Inc. The Council
BeqWested that this leasc be held over till agreements on the
other two lots wcre made, This policy should be uniform on al)
three parking lot5. The (ease on the other two lots expired in
February.
lt was moved by Towner and 2nd by Petersen that this lease
be tabled till next regular Council meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
WRTER SUPT. REPORT
The Water Supt. reported that
Enumclaw Hwy from the Ram House to
completed after two years work.
Last Council meeting the Water
Brister Trailer Courts. The Water
rates be changed to $2.00 per unit
$1.25 per unit thereafter.
the 16" water main along the
9th & C St. S.E. has been
Supt. set fhe Irates far the
Supt. recommended that these
for the first three units and
It was moved by Kammeyer and 2nd by Fitzsimmons that the
recommendations of the Water Supt. be granted.
MOTION CARRIED
The Water Supt. also reported that Russel Bond, Sewaage
Plant Operator, tendcred his resignation as of May 1960. They
have hired another man, Jack Muir, who he thinks will be real good
STREET SUPT. REP4RT
No report.
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Auburn, Washington tuesday APRIL 5, 1960
ENGINEER'S REPORT
The City Engineer stated that he had gone to a meeting for
the valley flood control. The City of Kcnt and Rentan are trying
to get their water siituation tafcen care of, and when,this is
finished, the property on the West Hwy. will be releatved of the
winter waters. The reason for the high water on the West hwy is
due to the fact that the river is so high the surface water has
no drainage. The Cities at the narth end of the valley would
like morat support from Auburn.
It was moved by Aaby and 2nd by Kammeyer that the City of
Auburn tcnd their moral support to the efforts of the othcr cities.
MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS
The City Attorney exptained that he has been working on the
Farl Staptes case. He was convicted of drunk driving, but is
'ifghting the suspension of his drivers licanse on the grounds
that a Po 1 i ce Judge cannot suspcnd a I i cense
granted °)y the State. Nis attorncy has appealed this to the State
Supreme Court. The City Attorney, therefore, rcquested permission
'from the City Council to file a cross-appeal. '
it was moved by Kammeyer and 2nd by Petorsen that the City
Attorney be instructed to proceed with the cross-appeat.
MOTION CARREED
Councilman Towner
;N.E. would like to know
'will be in effect.
' The City Attorney
ipublication.
stated that the people living on Park Pt.
when the ordinance vacating that street
explained fivc days after it's approval &
Councilman Prescott asked the City Engineer if anything was
being done to secure a flasher light on M S+. S.E. at the N.P.
railroad crossing. The City Engineer stated that this is stil) be.
ing argued as to who will pay for the light, the State or the
Northern Pacific Railroad. Severa) lights that have been oeqweste<
from the State have not been reccived.
Councilman Stalder asked if the sidewalks on F St. S.E. have
been taken care of. Tne City Engineer stated that the State is
making preparations to take care of this.
NEW BUS I NESS
M The Mayor statcd that he has appointed Mr. Del Heisserman to
fill the vacancy left on the Citil Servicc Board.
The Mayor stated that he has attended several meetings for
the Naches Tunnel.
x It was moved by Prescott and 2nd by Towner that the City go
on record as endorsing the construction of the Naches Tunnel.
MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
WENOELL WORKMAN & B08 DRIGGERS
The City Clerk read a letter from Wendell Workman and Bob
Driggers protesting tha manner in which the City Transit Bus Co.
is being allawed to operate. They request that the Transit System
be rec,uired to operate only on the routes that are posted and only
on the times that are shown. Thcy also requested that some type
of corrective measures be taken to allow thcm to continue to give
the community the type of scrvice it deserves.
Mr. Workman stated he had severa( examples as to how the
Transit Systcm has been operating. Mr. NC!'iIlE1C stated that he
has not gone off his route.
There was considerablc discussion as to how thc Trassit Syster
has been working.
It was moved by Aaby and 2nd by Petersen that the proper
authorities notify the bus owner to comply with the ordinance,
schedual, and route that is registered with the City.
MOTION CARRIED
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AUBURN, WASHINGTON TllEBDAY APRIL 5, 1960
The Transit System has not paid for the bus stands as yet.
The City Attorney had an ordinance prepared at the last Council
meeting, but thc City Council reqeusted more time for consideration
This was referred to the Street Committee and some kind of action
be made.
JOHN HAMILTON & HENRY NOLTING
The City C{erk read letters from John Hamiiton and Henry
Nolting, both protesting the increase in water rates.
Counciiman Kammeyer stated that the Water ordinance has been
adjusted for apartment buildings. They evidcntly have not receive
the revised rates.
PACIFIC TEL. & TEI. C0.
The City Clerk read a lettcr from the Pacific Telephone Co.
stating that their customers are using the Greyhound lot next to
their building for temporary parking while paying bills. They,
thereby, request that the City change the parking space in front
of their building from all-day lbarking to at least three 15 min.
Zoncs.
This lettcr was referred to thc Street Committee.
HOWARQ BOWEN
The City Clerk read a(etter from Howard Bowen requesting
additional street lights on A St. N.E. between third & fifth.
This letter was referreci to the Light Commtttce.
AUBtlRN PLANNING COMMI$SION
Thc City Clerk read a letter from the Auburn P(anning Com-
mission regarding Mr. N.C. VanWyck's petition to rezone from R-68
to RG in Ryan's Addition. This plat has a restrictive convenant
which the City does not have power to nullify restrictive convenat
previously placed on property in a real cstate development by pers ns
who plattcd such development. The Planning Commission recommends
the rejection of Mr. VanWyck's pctition.
It was rnoved by Kammeyer and 2nd by Prescott that the Plann-
ing Comrnission recommendation be granted and Mr. VanWyck's petitio
bc denied.
MGTION CARRIED
ROBERT E. GAINES
The City Clerk read a letter from Robert Gai,nes, Chairman
of the Auburn Park Commissaon, requesting the City place under the
Park Commission's jurisdiction the four acres tract located at
5th & M St. N.E., for the purpose of developing a recreational and
play fiel,d for the area.
Mr. Gaines stated tlaat the Commission feels there is a need
for a ball park and other recreational facilities.
It was moved by Aaby and 2nd by Kammeyer that the Parfc Commis
sion's request be granted.
MOTION CARRIED
MIKE BRADY
The City Clerk read a letter from Mike Brady requesting a
petition be prcpared for the formation of a Local Improvement
District for the south side of 25th St. S.E. and 632' of M St. S.E.
The construction ta consist of paved streets, curbs, gutters, and
sidcwalks.
This letter *as referred to the Finance Committee & City Engi ee
GEORGE SCHULER
The City Clerfc read a letter from George Schuler stating that
the attached petition for annexation West of Auburn has been favor
able signed by 75.311. of the property,`based upon assessed valua-
tion of the land and improvements'as listed on County tax tolls.
Councilman Stalder wanted to know if the City would benefit
from the annexation. George Sahuler stated that these people woul
(ike to come into Auburn because of their taxes being so high
and also beceese the County will not allow them to d6velop their
land.
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AUBURN, WASHiNGTON TUESDAY APRlL 5, 1960
It was moved by Prescott and 2nd by Aaby that the City catl for
a Public Hearing on this annexation petition.
MOTION CARRIED
May 3, 1960 was the date set for Public Nearing.
ZANE B. JONNSON
The City Clerk read the quarterly report from Zane B. Johnson,
Police Judge. Number of cases docketed, 536; Cases disposed of, 519;
Minor Traffic violations, 370; Courtesy violations, 1477; Totat ,
receipts, $9102.45; Total Disbursements, $9102.45; Bail returns,
$354.80; Totai to Treasurer, $8747.65.
This letter was ordered filed.
AUDIINCE
BILL RAVEN
gill Raven requested the Mayor proclaim June II, 1960, as
',Auourn's Operational Paint Brush Paint Up. The Governer and other
'distenguish visitors wil) be here on June II, 1960.
JOEL BUFFINGTON
' Joe( Buffington stated that severa) complaints havc been made
labout the condition of West Auburn as seen from the new h►ghway.
'iThe Mayor stated that last year the people in that area were told
',to clean up their property. The Mayor will look into this,
' Councilman Prescott stated that the complaints were probably
;about the blackberry bushes and other shrubs along the Millwalkee
;tracks. The Mayor stated he had ta(ked to them and they had showed
;him wherc the bushcs had been burned. The Fire Committee was
;instructed to check this for a fire hazzard.
CLAfMS
It was moved by Prescott and 2nd by Kammeyer that the followin
claims against the City, all having previously been passed and
signed by thc Finance Committea, be approved and the City Clerk be
authorized to draw warrants in payment.
CURRENT EXPENSE
#6083
to
#6173
$16,935.97
CEMETERY
#1905
to
#1914
694.22
LIBRARY
#1095
to
#1123
11725.37
STREET
# 2088
to
# 2115
4,824.88
WATER
#598
to
#638
11,953.85
There being no further busine5s to come befare thc City Council~
the mecting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M., subject to the cal) of the I
Mayor,
APPROVED TN I S DAY OF
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