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Home My WebLink About01-02-1990CITY OF AUBURN 9 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 2, 1990 7:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City of Auburn Council was called to order by Mayor Bob Roegner at 7:30 p.m. in the City of Auburn Council Chambers. A. Flag Salute Mayor Roegner led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance. B. Roll Call Those in attendance included Mayor Bob Roegner and Councilmembers Whittall, Larson, Roland, Brothers and Kurle. Councilmember Burns was temporarily excused during roll call but joined the Council a few minutes later. Staff members in attendance included Police Chief Jake Evans, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Personnel Director Gretel Sloan, Parks & Recreation Director Len Chapman, Finance Director Pat Dugan, Public Works Director Frank Currie, Senior Planner Lynn Rued, City Attorney Marguerite Schellentrager, and City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter. C. Announcements and Appointments Announcements Councilmember Walters A3.10.8 In memoriam for Councilmember Walters who died on December 28, 1989, Mayor Roegner announced the city flag is to be flown at half- mast until Friday, January 5, 1990. Councilmember Larson will fill Councilmember Walters'Council Committee assignments. Council Vacancy A3.10.8 Mayor Roegner announced Auburn City Council Position #3 will be advertised on Sunday, January 7, 1990 requesting anyone qualified and interested in filling a council seat on the Auburn City Council submit letters of interest with resumes to the City Clerk's Office beginning January 8, 1990 through January 12, 1990. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as Councilmember schedules permit. Council Committee on Committee A3.7.1 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING January 2, 1990 Mayor Roegner further announced that due to the Council vacancy, the Committee on Committees scheduled for Wednesday, January 17, 1990 is postponed until the vacant seat on the Auburn City Council is filled. Boy Scout Troon #355 A3.6.4.1 Mayor Roegner acknowledged Boy Scout Ben Neilson who holds the rank of "Star" with Boy Scout Troop #355 was in the audience tonight working on his communication badge. Bill Walker is the Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop #355. 2. Appointments Mayor Pro-Tem A3.6.7 The Auburn City Council concurred with Mayor Roegner's suggestion of Senior Councilmember Bud Larson retaining his title and role as mayor pro tempore until the Auburn City Council Committee on Committees meets after the appointment of the Council's vacant seat. If the need arises, Mayor pro tempore is to serve in the absence or temporary disability of the mayor. D. Agenda Modifications - None. II. CITIZEN INPUT. PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings - None. B. Audience Participation Virginia Haugen - 2503 R Street S.E., Auburn, WA Virginia Haugen congratulated the Mayor and Councilmembers Roland and Brothers who took the Oath of Office at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Council meeting this evening. Mrs. Haugen expressed a concern for trees within the city limits of Auburn. C. Correspondence - None. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Municipal Services A3.6.4.4 Chairman Whittall reported the Municipal Services Committee has not met since the last Council meeting. Chairman Whittall announced and verified the next meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is January 11, 1990 at 5:30 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development A3.6.4.4 Chairman Burns stated the Planning & Community Development Committee has not met since the last Council meeting. The next meeting of the PAGE 2 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING January 2, 1990 Planning & Community Development Committee will be January 8, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. Councilmember Burns asked Mrs. Haugen to attend the next meeting of the Planning & Community Development Committee in order to bring up her concern of trees within the city limits of Auburn. C. Public Works A3.6.4.4 Chairman Kurle reported the Public Works Committee has not met since the last Council meeting. The next Public Works Committee meeting is prior to the next Council meeting on January 15, 1990 at 5:30 p.m. D. Finance A3.6.4.4 Acting Chairman Bud Larson stated the Finance Committee met prior to the Council meeting tonight to review claims and payroll. The next Finance Committee meeting will be prior to the next Council meeting of January 15, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes A3.6.2 1. December 18, 1989 regular Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.5 1. Claim numbers #50478 through #50729 in the amount of $297,599.82. 2. Payroll #150844 through #151317 in the amount of $479,115.98 C. Out of State Travel - None F4.1.1 D. Interfund Loans - None F4.7 E. Utility Bill Adjustment - None F4.5.2 Motion by Councilmember Larson, second by Councilmember Kurle, to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A throught IV.E. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. OLD BUSINESS - None. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Aoolication No. PLT0004-89 03.5 Council consideration on the request of Ken and Yuki Murakami for preliminary plat approval of "Guthrie Seven" a 44 lot single family residential subdivision containing 9.37± acres located on the south side of 4th Street S.E. in the 1700-2000 blocks. PAGE 3 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING January 2, 1990 Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Kurle to approve the preliminary plat based upon the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions; and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances Ordinance No. 4396 03.9 VO689 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the vacation of a street right of way known as 44th Street N.E., together with Auburn Way North, within the City of Auburn, Washington, and retaining a utility easement for the City. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4396. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1 with Councilmember Larson voting no. 2. Ordinance No. 4397 03.9 VO589 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the vacation of a street right of way known 18th Street N.E., in the 1000 block, within the City of Auburn, Washington, and retaining a utility easement and an emergency vehicle access easement for the City. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Brothers to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4397. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1 with Councilmember Larson voting no. B. Resolutions Resolution No. 2012 F2.4.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, ordering the Finance Director to make segregation on the original assessment roll of Local Improvement District (LID) No. 337, assessments 7B and assessment 7C. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2012. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 2. Resolution No. 2024 A3.14.4, 04.1.3 PAGE 4 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING January 2, 1990 A Resolution of the City Council of the City Of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Contract for Consultant Services between the City of Auburn and 3-H Cable Communications Consultants for consultant services relating to the City's present CATV franchise. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Brothers to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2024. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 3. Resolution No. 2025 A1.7 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, designating the Public Works Director and Utility Engineer as representatives to serve on the Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2025. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT A.. Executive Session Mayor Roegner announced there would be a brief executive session to discuss personnel which is expected to last approximately 10 minutes. Mayor Roegner anticipated there would be no action required by the Auburn City Council as a result of the executive session, and recommended adjournment. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Auburn City Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Bob Roegner, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk 90M I -2 PAGE 5