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CITY OF AUBURN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 15, 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, Burns, Larson, Roland, Brothers, and Kurle. 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, Acting
Planning Director Rob Chave, Senior Planner Lynn Rued, City Attorney
Marguerite Schellentrager, Assistant City Attorney Judith Ausman, Police
Captain Ray Sherman, City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter, and Deputy City Clerk
Gayle Butcher.
C. Announcements and Appointments
Announcements
1989 Emolovee of the Year
A1.9
Mayor Roegner honored Library Assistant Ann Woodbridge as the
city's 1989 Employee of the Year. Mayor Roegner noted Ann
exemplifies a public servant.
Jason Beal, Troop 478
A3.6.4.1
Mayor Roegner announced that Jason Beal of Troop 478 was in the
audience this evening working on his Citizenship in the Community
Badge.
Flood Report
04.8.2/04.11.5
Mayor Roegner presented a brief report on damages incurred by the
city during last week's rain storms which resulted in flooding
throughout western Washington. Mayor Roegner noted that the quick,
cooperative response by city staff aided in lowering flood damages.
He noted of the eight roads which were closed, Peasley Canyon Road
requires future attention. Mayor Roegner will present a final report to
the state which may result in some financial support for roads.
CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING
January 15, 1990
Council Position #3 Vacancy
A3.10.8
Mayor Roegner noted a legal advertisement had been published
requesting candidates submit a letter of interest and resume during the
week of January 8-12th. Mayor Roegner announced the six filing
candidates were Rich Wagner, Landon Gibson, Stanley Brown, Kathy
Clyde, Diana Holz, and Ken Gustafson. Mayor Roegner noted that at
approximately 4:40 p.m. on Friday, January 12th, the city clerk's
office had received an envelope from Mr. Gustafson which he
indicated was for the council position vacancy. Upon opening the
envelope the city clerk's office noted it contained private documents.
The clerk's office was able to contact Mr. Gustafson, and he returned
to City Hall shortly after 5:00 p.m. with the documents he had
intended to file.
Councilmember Larson indicated the Council preference for council
position interviews is Tuesday, January 23, 1990 with Wednesday,
January 24, 1990 available for those candidates whose schedule may
not permit an interview on January 23, 1990. Councilmember Larson
noted the interviews will be an open meeting. The City Clerk will
finalize the interview schedule and prepare the appropriate legal
notice.
2. Appointments - None
D. Agenda Modifications
Mayor Roegner announced agenda modifications to this evening's agenda are
under IV.A.1, January 2, 1990 regular council meeting minutes, correcting
page two.
II. CITIZEN INPUT PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1990-1995 Six-Year Street Program
04.9.3
The Auburn City Council is to annually conduct a public hearing for
the adoption of a Six Year Street Plan, and to review the work
accomplished under the Six Year Street Program to determine current
city street needs. All persons interested may be heard at this time to
voice an opinion prior to the City Council making a determination
regarding the Six year Street Plan for 1990-1995.
Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing. There were no requests to
testify for or against the 1990-1995 Six-year Street Program.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Brothers,
to close the public hearing.
Motion Carried Unanimously 6-0.
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Mayor Roegner noted the Council will take action on the 1990-1995
Six-year Street Plan under VII.B.7.
Mayor Roegner announced that prior to opening the public hearing on
Application No. REZOOOl1A-89, he requested planning staff make a
brief presentation on Application No. REZOOIIA-89.
Acting Planning Director Rob Chave noted the application
encompasses three proposals; REZOOI 1A-89 under the Public Hearing
process this evening, REZ0011-89 and PLT0007-89 under New
Business on this evening's agenda. Mr. Chave called on Senior Planner
Lynn Rued to present a staff briefing.
Mr. Rued noted the location and purpose of the two rezones and the
371-lot single-family plat. Mr. Rued noted the plat will provide for
the dedication and construction of parks, wetland areas, and a 200-foot
setback from the river. Mr. Rued described the phasing of the plat
with regard to streets and utilities.
Mr. Rued explained that a bridge is proposed to cross the Green River
at the northern most part of the Riverbend Project. The City of Kent
is currently writing an EIS for the bridge project and had requested
the hearing examiner to either delay the Riverbend plat or reserve
enough right-of-way for Kent's project.
Mr. Rued noted the hearing examiner's recommendation was to not
delay the plat or reserve right-of-way as requested. Mr. Rued
presented to the Council a map which illustrated Kent's request and
the hearing examiner's recommendation
2. Application No. REZOOIIA-89
03.8 REZ OOI 1A-89
The request of Riverbend Estates Limited Partnership to rezone from
R-4 and R-2 (multi and Single Family) to P-1 (Public and Quasi
Public) along with a Comprehensive Plan Map amendment from High
Density Residential and Single Family to Public and quasi-Public
property located on the south side of 52nd Street N.E. (S 277th) and
westerly of the Green River.
Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing.
Dave Millard, Land Planning & Management, 2000 Benson Road
South. #250C. Eastridge Plaza. Renton. WA 98058
Mr. Millard stated he represented P. Hendley and Associates, and that
he was in agreement with city staff and hearing examiner's
recommendations.
There were no further requests for recognition to speak for or against
Application No. REZOOIIA-89.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Whittall,
to close the public hearing on Application No. REZ001IA-89.
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Motion Carried Unanimously 6-0.
January 15, 1990
Councilmembers questioned Mr. Rued on the bridge alignment,
wetlands, parks, and buffer zones. Councilmember Burns stated he
was very pleased with this development and that it represented a
payoff to all the work done to create the city's comprehensive plan.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Kurle, to
approve Application No. REZOOIIA-89 and Comprehensive Plan Map
amendment based upon the Findings of Fact and Conclusions as
outlined and to instruct the City Attorney to draw up the necessary
ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0.
B. Audience Participation - None.
C. Correspondence - None.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
A3.6.4.4
Chairman Whittall reported the Municipal Services Committee met on
January 11, 1990 and the minutes are of public record. Chairman Whittall
requested support of Ordinance No. 4379 on this evening's agenda and
announced the next meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is
February 1, 1990 at 5:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
A3.6.4.4
Chairman Burns stated the Planning & Community Development Committee
met on January 8, 1990 and the minutes are of public record. He indicated
Virginia Haugen's request to highlight and preserve older trees is a concern
his committee staff would pursue. The next meeting of the Planning &
Community Development Committee will be January 22, 1990 at 7:30 p.m.
C. Public Works
A3.6.4.4
Chairman Kurle reported the Public Works Committee met this evening prior
to the Council meeting and the minutes would be of public record when
published. He requested support for Resolutions 2030 and 2031 and two
consent agenda items on this evening's agenda. Councilmember Kurle also
pointed out a typing error had occurred on page 5 of Resolution 2030 and
needed to be corrected. City Attorney Schellentrager noted the correction.
The next Public Works Committee meeting is prior to the next Council
meeting on February 5, 1990 at 5:30 p.m.
D. Finance
A3.6.4.4
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Acting Chairman Bud Larson stated the Finance Committee met prior to the
Council meeting tonight to review consent agenda items, and that the
minutes will be of public record when published. The next Finance
Committee meeting will be prior to the next Council meeting of February 5,
1990 at 7:00 p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
A3.6.2
1. January 2, 1990 regular Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.5
1. Claim numbers #50730 through #50916 in the amount of $216,327.01
Claim numbers #50917 through #50961 in the amount of $283,573.28.
2. Payroll #151318 through #151786 in the amount of $549,417.36.
Payroll #151787 through #151850 in the amount of $20,742.58.
C. Out of State Travel
F4.1.1
1. Fire Department
Recommend authorizing Out-of-State travel for Assistant Chief
Monroe S. Shropshire to attend the Apparatus Specification Symposium
in Fort Worth, Texas from January 28th to the 31st, 1990.
2. Recommend authorizing Out-Of-State travel for Chief Robert K.
Johnson to travel to Portland, Oregon to attend the twenty first annual
Northwest Fire Service Management Seminar February 28th through
March 2, 1990.
D. Bid Call
05.2
1. White River/Lakeland Hills Park & Trail System
Request authorization for the Parks and Recreation Department to
advertise for consultants to prepare a master site plan, working
drawings, and specifications for the White River/Lakeland Hills Park
and trail system.
E. Utility Bill Adjustment
F4.5.2
Recommend approval of utility bill adjustment to account number
143-2280 in the amount of $317.52.
F. Surplus Property
F4.6.1
Request permission to surplus the follow vehicles:
L One (1) 1980 545 Tractor Loader, Serial Number C614630
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2. One (1) 1979 310 John Deere Loader, Serial Number 328939T
These units will be replaced in 1990 and used as trade-ins on new
equipment.
Motion by Councilmember Larson, second by Councilmember Kurle, to
approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A through IV.F.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
OLD BUSINESS - None.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application No. REZ0011-89
03.8 REZ0011-89
Council consideration on the request of Riverbend Estates Limited
Partnership for approval of a rezone from R-4 to R-2 located on the south
side of 52nd Street N.E. (S. 277th) and east of "7" Street N.E. (if extended).
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Kurle to
approve the rezone 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.
B. Application No. PLT0007-89
03.5 PLT 0007-89
Council consideration on the request of Riverbend Estates Limited
Partnership for approval of a preliminary plat to be known as "Riverbend
Estates" a 371 lot single family subdivision to be located on the south side of
52nd Street N.E. (So. 277th) and east of "P" Street N.E. (if extended).
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.
Councilmember requested clarification from Mr. Rued regarding wildlife
conditions, and Mr. Rued responded that covenants are drawn up for
prospective home owners and they will be made aware of the wildlife
mitigation.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
Ordinance No. 4379
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01.5, A3.5.5.9
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington repealing Chapter
9.26 entitled "Dangerous Drugs" which is contained in Title 9 entitled
"Public Peace, Morals and Welfare" and adding a new Chapter 9.26
entitled "Drug Related Offenses" in order to conform to state law.
Motion by Councilmember Whittall, second by Councilmember
Brothers to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4379.
MOTION CARRIED Unanimously 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 4398
F4.11
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Auburn
City Ordinance No. 4003 passed August 6, 1984 establishing a
revolving petty cash fund for the Auburn Police Department.
Motion by Councilmember Larson, second by Councilmember Roland
to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4398.
MOTION CARRIED Unanimously 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 2026
F2.10
A Resolution of the City Council of the city of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a certificate
approving bonds issued by King County Housing authority for the
Forest Village Apartments.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Kurle to
introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2026.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 2027
03.5 PLT0004-88
A3.14.4, 04.1.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of auburn, Washington,
approving the preliminary plat of Guthrie Seven located on the south
side of 4th Street S.E. in the 1700-2000 blocks, within the City of
Auburn, Washington.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Kurle to
introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2027.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 2028
A 5.3.19
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A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement for professional
services between the City and Stuart Grover for consulting services to
provide a report containing an assessment of the governance, staffing,
and financial projections for the White River Valley Historical Society.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Kurle to
introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2028.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Resolution No. 2029
A5.3.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with
Auburn Youth Resources for support services for youth and families in
the Auburn community.
Motion by Councilmember Whittall, second by Councilmember
Brothers to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2029.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
5. Resolution No. 2030
06.5
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with
20th Century Development Company, to impose conditions on property
to comply with city code.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Brothers
to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2030 as amended on page 5
from 275 to 675 under Council Committee Reports.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
6. Resolution No. 2031
A3.13.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the city of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a pay back agreement
between the City of Auburn and Horizon Enterprises, Inc.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to
introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2031.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
7. Resolution No. 2032
04.9.3
A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the 1990-
1995 biennial revisions and extensions of the Comprehensive Street
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Program of the City of Auburn, pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 35.77 of
the laws of the State of Washington.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Brothers
to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2032.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A.. Executive Session
At 8:30 p.m. Mayor Roegner announced there would be a brief executive
session to discuss labor relations and the session is expected to last
approximately 15 minutes. Mayor Roegner anticipated there would be action
required by the Auburn City Council as a result of the executive session.
City Council meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Larson, second by Councilmember Whittall, to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign contracts with Teamsters Local
117, Outside Workers Unit and Finance Clerical Unit for a term of January
I, 1990 to December 31, 1992.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
90M1-15
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There being no further business to come before the Auburn City Council, the
meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m.