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CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
June 16, 1986
CALL TO ORDER
I. A. Flag Salute
The regular meeting of the City of'AUburn
order by Mayor Bob Roegner at 7:30 p.m. in
Council Chambers. Mayor Roegner led those
pledge of allegiance.
7:30 p.m.
Council was called to
the City of Auburn
in attendance in the
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B. Roll Call
Those in attendance included Mayor Bob Roegner, and
Councilmembers Brothers, Burns, Rurle, Larson, Walters, Whittall,
and Wisner. Staff inembers included City Attorney Jack Bereiter,
Parks and Recreation Director Len Chapman, Public Works Director
Frank Currie, Finance Director Pat Dugan; PoliCe Chief Jake
Evans, Fire Chief Bob Johnson; Planning Director Mary McCumber,
Personnel Director Gretel Sloan, and City Clerk Darlene Parks.
Also in attendance were Senior Planner Lynn Rued and
Environmental Planner Steve Lancaster.
C. Announcements and Aopointments
1. Finance Department Award for Conformance - This item was held
over to the next regularly scheduled Council Meeting.
2. Mayor Roegner proclaimed June 20, 1986 as Kids' DaY. Mayor-
for-the-day will be Chad Newton and Councilmembers will be
' Tyson Jones, Tabitha Hughes, Emily Stephens, Valerie Babcock,
Andy Larson, Melissa Coulter and Annette Pope.
3. Les Gove Plavqround ribbon cutting will be Friday, June 20 for
the new playground equipment.
D. Agenda Modifications included Municipal Services Committee
minutes, Planning and Community Development minutes, Consent
Agenda Item V D addition, Resolution 1691, Ordinance 4136,
and tabling of Resolution 1692,.
CITIZEN INPUT, PUHLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearinqs
1. �1986 Street Bond Issue
Roger Thorenson pointed out to the Council the forum on May
21 was supported by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce and he
felt certain they would support it again this September for
the primary election.
Ha1 Hagestad, 504 Riverview Dr. N.E., asked the Council if
they analyzed the bond issue items. Some streets need to be
' � improved by local improvement district. They are residential
streets and not arterial streets. Hagestad felt arterial
street construction should be utilized. Homeowners paid for
part of the street when they purchased their home. The cost
was added to the home purchase price, he said. It was
suggested an analysis be made and the property owners
abutting the street to be improved be determined instead of
everyone paying for it. If the bond is used for arterial
streets it will justify the bond issue. A request for deve-
lopment of a sidewalk issue for areas that need a sidewalk
was made.
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Ii. A. Public Hearinus (continued)
1.
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Whittall to close the public
hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Whittall to intro<iuce and adopt
Ordinance 4137 allowing the placement of the Street Bond
Issue on the September 16, 1986 voting ballot. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Kurle requested Currie to address the concern o` when an LID
is appropriate. Currie said most projects are maintenance
type projects to keep those streets from detericarating
further. Normally an LID is appro��riate if a street is to be
upgraded from a classification. O�.herwise, the City will
maintain the street to the standarc. A street could be
overlayed by an LID. If the City dpes not have enough�money,
then property owners in the propose.9 improvement area eould
form an LID. The City of Auburn haa budgeted a certain
amount to maintain and up�rade street:, Currie responded.
Brothers asked Currie how many blocks c:r miles of surface
there are in Auburn that could warrant a sidewalk. Currie
gave a rough estimate of 100 miles, and roughly costing $1.5
million at $10,000-$15,0�10 per mile. Iri :he current praposal
there are approximately �4 million for ;idewalks on artEarial
streets.
Wisner asked what percentage of the boni issue will go
towards the 277th Street: project. Currie responded it is
258, but it accounts only for Au.�urn's :hare. Before money
is spent we would expec:t a like :hare f�om other entities -
WASHDOT, King County, rind Kent, C!urrie r;aid.
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Walters asked if the bond issue i:s pass:d could
redirect some funds from one stre��t to another.
ordinance is written i.n a manner t:hat if it is
then funds can be red!.rected, rep:lied Currie.
other lists of street:� besides thc:se listed for
issue.
2. Proposed City of Auburn Comprehen:�ive Plan
the Council
Yes, tFie
not builY_,
There arc�
the bonc'.
Mayor Roegner informed the audien�:e there had been nine
public meetings on the Comprehensi.ve Plan which reflected the
community and City's int:erest. Tf�e proposed plan was
accepted by the Council at the June 2, 1986 Council MeeCing,
and is now before the Cc�incil for deliberations.
Larry Boisen is a 15-year owner �:�f 3.5 acres of land of the
33 acres to be zoned rura.L. His concern was how the pro-
perty owners are notified if a d.ecision regarding their land
is made by the Planning Commiss�.on. Boisen was notified by
a neighbor. He questionecl why r.he area should be zoned
rural.
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Jim Allen opposed the rura:'_ zoning of his property. He sub- '
mitted to the Council a le':ter from Gayle Feil, a neighbor,
who was unable to attend t!ie ��;:aring. Allen had bought 3
acres that was to be zoned rur�il under the proposed
Comprehensive Plan.
Rich Wagner spoke in favor ��f :ural zoning. He had purchased
land in the Auburn area hop.ng the City would have it remain
rural. Wagner said most of tn� neighbors support the
Comprehensive Plan and apprec:;,ted the staff and Council's.
decision. •
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II. A. Public Hearinqs (continued)
2. Ralph Anderson, 14460 S.E. 368th P1., opposed the rural
zoning. He mentioned the various contacts he has had with
the City on the issue.
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Virginia Haugen, 2503 R St. S.E., was interested in the rural
uses for property. She felt the businessmen in the past have
made money off their property and favored the rural zoning.
She complimented the Council for its job on decisions on the
rural zoning.
Larry Boisen mentioned to the Council the owners of the land
proposed for rural zoning were not businessmen.
MOTION by Burns, SECOND by Wisner to close the public
hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Comprehensive Plan is scheduled for a public hearing in
August, 1986 after the Planning and Community Development
Committee formulates its recommendations on the plan,
McCumber said.
Whittall asked how the landowners were notified. McCumber
responded the notice is published in the local newspaper and
sent to those who specifically request the information.
3. M-C Northwest request for a final plat to be known as
McHugh's Second Addition consisting of 8.35 acres and located
on the north side of 21st Street S.E. in the 200 block and
extending north into the 1900-1800 blocks of "A" Street S.E.
Robin Ordonez, a representative for the developer, told the
Council he was available for any questions.
MOTION by Burns, SECOND by Walters to close the public
hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Wisner asked Ordonez if the access will only be to 21st Ave.
S.E. or to A Street also. Ordonez said the lot will also have
access to A Street.
MOTION by Burns, SECOND by Walters to introduce and adopt
Ordinance 4135. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9. Garland W. and J. Cameron Cutler request to rezone from
Unclassified to R-S (Suburban Residential) property con-
sisting of approximately 9.5 acres and located at 5622, 5624
and 5626 Randall Avenue S.E.
Gary Cutler, 5622 Randall Ave. S.E., spoke for the rezone and
told the Council the request for rezone was to get a building
permit to construct a home.
MOTION by Burns. SECOND by Wisner to close the public
hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTION by Burns, SECOND by Wisner to approve the rezone based
on the findings of fact and to instruct the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary ordinance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Mrs. T.N. Herard request to rezone from R-3 (Duplex) to C-2
(Central Business District) with a Conditional Use Permit for
apartments on property located on the north side of 2nd
Street S.E. in the 300 block.
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II. A. Public Hearinqs (continued)
5. Don Cross, applicant, said the required parking for two six-
unit apartments was eighteen parking spaces. He requested a
variance for compact parking.
6.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R St. S.E., opposed the rezone. Haugen
felt there were too many apartments in Auburn and a duplex
would be better than apartments.
MOTION by Burns, SECOND by Walters to close the public
hearing. MOTION CARRZED UNANIMOUSLY
McCumber said there is not enough parking space to supply the
12 units he is requesting. It could be modified to 11 units,
then the required parking would be reduced to 17, and he
would not need to request a variance.
Walters felt there were a lot of apartments and mobile homes
in the city, but felt the proposal is where apartments should
be located. It will add to the vitality in Auburn.
Wisner asked Cross if he desired to have 12 units. Cross
responded by saying the two compact parking spaces would be
out of line. Other vacinity apartments downtown have no
parking or less than required.
MOTION by Burns, SECOND by Kurle to approve the rezone and
Conditional Use Permit, as recommended by the staff, reducing
the number of dwelling units from 12 to 11. Kurle, Burns and
Whittall voted in favor. MOTION DEFEATED.
A discussion was held on the motion.
MOTION by Walters, SECOND by Whittall to reconsider the pre-
ceding motion. Brothers voted no. MOTION CARRIED
MOTION by Walters, SECOND by Burns to approve the rezone and
the Conditional Use Permit based upon the Findings of Fact
and Conditions as outlined and to instruct the City Attorney
to prepare the necessary ordinance. Brothers and Larson
voted no. MOTION CARRIED
Proposed Revisions to Chapter 18.62.060(C)(13) of the City of
Auburn 2oning Ordinance 1702 pertaining to freestanding off-
premise signs.
Matt Menninger, P.O. Box 1480, Bellingham, is the owner of a
sign company. He had submitted applications to put up three
billboards in the Auburn area and was concerned if they would
be valid and processed. Menninger informed the Council
billboards are pasted on plywood and stay pasted for 203
years. The billboards are to attract bueiness from traffic
coming into town from nearby cities. Two proposed signs were
shown - Green River College and Auburn Valley Bank.
MOTION by Burns, SECOND by Walters to close the public
hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Burns asked if the draft ordinance has anything to do with
existing billboards. Menninger's applications will not be
affected, McCumber said. Burns asked if there could be a
sunset clause - it would be some incentive to evaluate it.
McCumber said the Planning Commission will look at it and
revise the zoning code, then present it to the Council. The
total zoninq code will be revised before its final adoption.
Burns requested a more definite date when it would be before
the Council. McCumber said it should be ready for adoption
March 1, 1987.
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II. A. Public Hearinqs (continued)
6. MOTION by Burns, SECOND by Walters to approve the revisions
of Chapter 18.62.060(C)(13) of the Auburn Zoning Ordinance
1702 with the conditional proviso that this provision will
cease effective 3/1/87.
' Kurle asked for an explanation on the Planning Commission
amendment. McCumber said the recommendation to the Planning
Commission was to have the Hearing Examiner review all per-
mits and place all standards. The Planning Commission
reviewed it and felt it wasn't specific enough and recom-
mended it not be included. The ordinance allows you to
have a billboard off the property that advertises the pro-
perty so you are not landlocked. it would mean we could not
have a billboard that does not advertise something in Auburn
or something close to Auburn. A presidential candidate would
not be able to advertise by billboard.
Whittall said it would mean those billboards on 167th St.
will not be authorized in the future. He did not support the
revision.
Larson felt it was too narrow in focus. The person could put
up a sign with related business in neighboring cities.
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Whittall to refer it back to
Planning and Community Development Committee. Wisner, Burns
and Walters voted no. MOTION CARRIED
B. Audience Participation
Bill Trimble, 1403 8th St. N.E., voiced his concerns with the
� need for sidewalks and the widening of streets near 8th St. N.E.
to accommodate truck drivers who have to negotiate wide turns.
An additional concern was the condition of some streets and
sidewalks that had old grating protruding and how the City would
be liable for injuries sustained. Trimble passed out fliers to
the Council inviting them to a Pancake breakfast on June 21 for
the Kiwanis Club. He asked if the date on the area billboard
could be corrected from June 18 to June 21.
Carol Fisher, 2714 123rd Ave.Ct. E., Puyallup, asked the Council
to reconsider the decision to deny the Conditional Use Permit for
Montessori School. She based her request on the following
reasons: 1) Under the Comprehensive Plan the house should remain
residential unless it is proved no longer valid for residential
use - the Burchetts have had no offers for their house in three
years; 2) If we do not purchase the property Burchetts will be
forced to sub-divide the property, which may later be mobile home
or modular type housing; 3) Our presence at the proposed location
will cause minimum effect on the traffic flow on R Street, but if
the property is sub-divided the traffic will increase 3-6 times
what it is now; 4) Noise generated from the school would be bet-
ween the hours of 9:00 a.m, and 3:00 p.m., but if the property is
subdivided the noise level would increase greatly and on a full-
time basis (week-ends and at night); and 5> Subdivision of the
' lot would increase the need for city services such as fire,
police and utilities, while the school would need it to a lesser
degree and would be providing an educational service for the com-
munity. She said the property location was choosen because the
school should not be in a commercially zoned area. Learning is
more conducive in a residential area as schools have been located
in residential areas. Fisher told the Council they would be
willing to work with the City and concerned citizens to come to a
workable agreement.
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B. Audience Participation (continued)
C.
Ernestine Else, 2612 0 St. S.E., questioned the appealing of the
Montessori School Conditional Use Permit. Councilmember Larson
commented they can appeal to the Council to ask for reconsidera-
tion.
Denise King, 1407 26th St. S.E., asked the Council to not recon- ,
sider the Conditional Use Permit for Montessori School. She felt
there had not been an honest attempt to sell the property. No
sign was on the property, she said.
Susan Ennaro, 15304 308th St., Kent, told the Council the
Burchett's have had their house listed for approximately three
years.
Correspondence included a letter from Cicily Pewitt and Gayle
Feil.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
III. A. Municipal Services
Chairwoman Wisner repozted the Committee met on 6/12/86. The
Committee worked on developing a reserved fund for the Fire
Department to replace equipment. The Council will be kept
informed. Minutes are of public record.
IV.
V.
B. Planninq & Communitv Development
Chairman Burns reported the Committee met on 6/10/86, and the
next meeting will be on 6/24/86. Minutes are of public record.
C. Public Works
Chairman Larson
following motion
reported the Committee met on 6/5/86. The
was made.
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Whittall that Resolution 1696 be
withdrawn and taken at a later date. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
D. Finance
Chairman Kurle reported the Committee met at 6:30 p.m. prior to
the Council Meeting and minutes will be of public record when
they are transcribed. He requested the support of the Council on
Ordinances 4134 and 4136.
Citizen Input - None.
CITIZEN INPUT
CONSENT AGENDA
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A. Minutes - June 2, 1986 Regular Meeting.
B. Vouchers
1. Payroll #116472-116861 in the amount of $390,477.09.
2. Claims #22458-22682 in the amount of $926,527.69. '
C. Out-of-State Travel for Lt. Hannity and Firefighters Marino and
Boogard to attend a 5-day Dive and River Rescue School to be
conducted in Eugene, Oregon from July 21-25, 1986.
D. Surplus of Police and Fire assorted computer and radio equipment.
E. Utility Bill Adjustment to account 503-3360 in the amount of
$290.00.
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V. CONSENT AGENDA (continued)
F. Final Acceptance to XLS Enterprises, Inc. for the construction
of Cemetery Imp. #2, Crypt Wall at the Auburn Cemetery, in the
amount of $5,393.32.
G. Call for Bids
1. For construction of Water Improvement No. 161, drilling of
Well 3B.
2. To design and construct the expansion of the "M & 0"
building space.
H. Authority to Call for Rebid on Storm Sewer #34, Auburn Way
South Outfall.
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Burns to approve Consent Agenda Items
A through H. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OLD BUSINESS
VI. A. Georqe Kuetqens' request for a Conditional Use Permit for
construction of a restaurant within the proposed Montana
Building complex on property zoned M-2 (Heavy Industrial), and
to be located on the west side of the West Valley Highway in
the 1800 block. MOTION by Burns, SECOND by Walters to affirm
the decision of the Hearing Examiner, approving the Conditional
Use Permit, and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary ordinance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Resolution 1691 - Authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to enter
into a contract with Precision Air Company for the servicing
and repair of all mechanical equipment related to heating,
cooling, venting and drainage in the Auburn City Hall.
Wisner reported the contract covered everything except an air
compressor, and a generator.
MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Brothers to adopt Resolution 1691.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VII. NEW BOSINESS
A. Ordinance 4134 -
which relates to
� various accounts
MOTION by Kurle,
Ordinance 4134.
Authorizes the Mayor to accept Schedule A
the 1986 eudget reallocation of funds in
in several funds pursuant to RCW 35A.33.120.
SECOND by Larson to introduce and adopt
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Ordinance 4135 - Approves the plat of McHugh's Second Addition
to the City of Auburn. Passed under Public Hearing Item A 3.
C. Ordinance 4136 - Relates to LID's: establishes CLID 334/335 and
Consolidated Local Improvement Fund, District 334/335; fixing
the amount, form, date, interest rates, maturity and denomina-
tions of the CLID 334/335 bonds; provides for the sale and
delivery thereof to Shearson Lehman Brothers, Inc., Foster &
Marshall Division; and fixing the interest rate on LID
assessment installments. MOTION by Kurle, SECOND by Larson to
introduce and adopt Ordinance 4136. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
' D. Ordinance 4137 - Street Bond Issue. Passed under Public Hearing
Item A 1.
E. Resolution 1692 - Authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to exe-
cute an amendment to the contract for services and community
program planning and development necessary to support the poor
and infirm between the City of Auburn and Auburn Youth
Resources. MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Brothers to refer
Resolution 1692 back to the Municipal Services Committee.
MOTION CARRIED ONANIMOUSLY
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VII.
VIII.
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NEW BUSINESS (continued)
F. Resolution 1693 - Authorizes the Mayor to enter into an
agreement with Gleason and Associates, architects, for the
redesign of the restroom facilities at Les Gove Park and the
Auburn Public Library. MOTION by Burns, SECOND by Walters to
adopt Resolution 1693. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
G. Resolution 1696 - Relates to the proposed vacation of street
right-of-way, situated on that portion of land designated as a
public street located south of the cul-de-sac and just north of
State Highway 18. Motion to withdraw Resolution 1696 made under
Council Committee Reports Item III C.
MAYOR'S REPORT
A Proclamation of the Mayor declaring a public emergency was issued.
The death of Susan Snow, and Auburn resident, was confirmed to have
been from cyanide-laced extra-strength Excedrin capsules. The
Auburn Police Department was ordered to seize all Excedrin extra-
strength bottles from area merchants. The capsule was from an
Excedrin bottle with lot number 5H-1-02.
ADJOURNMENT and EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting adjourned to an executive session on labor neqotiations
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