HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-04-1990CITY OF AUBURN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
September 4, 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, Wagner, Burns, Larson, Roland, Brothers, and Kurle. Staff
members in attendance included Police Chief Jake Evans, Police Captain Ray
Sherman, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Parks & Recreation Director Len
Chapman, Personnel Director Gretel Sloan, Finance Director Pat Dugan,
Public Works Director Frank Currie, Planning Director Steve Lancaster,
Acting City Attorney Mike Reynolds, and City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter.
C. Announcements and Anoointments
Announcements
Sister City Comune di Forli. Italy
A1.13
The City of Auburn Council recently authorized the Mayor to establish
a sister-city relationship with Comune di Forli, Italy. Airport and city
representives from the Comune Di Forli will be visiting the United
States looking at airports in Chicago and Dallas Ft. Worth areas, and
will visit Auburn on September 12 and 13, 1990. Mayor Roegner
invited Councilmembers to participate in activities surrounding their
visit.
1991 Centennial History Book
A5.2.5
Mayor Roegner announced he had a chance to preview the City of
Auburn's Centennial History Book "A Look Down Main Street" being
published in conjunction with the 1991 Centennial celebration.
City Hall Plaza Benches
A5.2.7
Mayor Roegner stated there was a brief dedication ceremony prior to
the Council meeting this evening dedicating two benches currently
occupying our plaza outside of Auburn City Hall. Mayor Roegner
announced on behalf of Eunice Beierlein Ryan and Norma Beierlein
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Stoltz, and their families the donation of two benches in memory of J.
Eddie Ryan, and W.J. "Joe" Beierlein.
Mayor Roegner stated both gentlemen came to Auburn because of the
Northern Pacific Railroad; they both spent many years in the business
community on Main Street; and both gave hundreds of hours of time
and energy to the City of Auburn.
Joe Beierlein came in the early 20's, and after a few years of
railroading became a partner in a neighborhood grocery store on East
Main Street. Mr. Beierlein became interested in city politics and in
the early 30's was appointed to fill the unexpired City Council term of
Dr. Merritt, after which, he was elected to a four year Council term.
He left the Council when he was elected to the State Legislature and
served the citizens of Auburn and South King County for twenty-six
consecutive years as a member of the House of Representatives, while
all this time operating a men's clothing store on Main Street that
served as his office when not in Olympia. Of all of his
accomplishments while a State Representative from the (old) 30th (now
31st) District, four prominent projects impact the people of Auburn
everyday. The Howard Hansen Dam, a flood control dam on the
Green River; Highway 18--the Echo Lake Cutoff; Highway 167-- the
Valley Freeway; and last but not least, Green River Community
College. It was no coincidence that he was the Chairman of the House
Roads and Bridges Committee when the funds and route designs were
planned for these state highways. Mr. Beierlein introduced the bill
that brought a two-year college to Auburn.
Eddie Ryan was raised and educated in Auburn, and after serving in
World War II, left Northern Pacific Railroad and went to work with
his father-in-law, Joe Beierlein in the largest and finest men's shop in
the valley. He was appointed to the Auburn Planning Commission in
1947. Mr. Ryan served consecutive terms until 1985. Mr. Ryan's
tenure influenced much of what surrounds you today. Notably, he
fought to keep City Hall at this location, and spearheaded the free
downtown off-street parking.
Both men complimented each other. Eddie Ryan ran the store and
worked in city government while Joe was in Olympia watching out for
Auburn and the surrounding areas.
On behalf of the families, we feel it is only fitting these permanent
remembrances are here at City Hall on Main Street.
Concluding his comments, Mayor Roegner introduced those family
members in attendance this evening in memory of Eddie Ryan, and
Joe Beierlein.
Those in attendance include: Norma Beierlein Stoltz and Fred Stoltz,
Joe Beierlein's daughter and husband from Fremont, California; Eunice
Beierlein Ryan, Joe Beierlein's daughter and Eddie Ryan's wife; Joan
Ryan Mason, Eddie and Eunice Ryan's daughter and Joe Beierlein's
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granddaughter, and Mike Mason husband of Joan Ryan Mason;
Michael Ryan Mason, Joe Mason's son, Eddie & Eunice Ryan's
grandson, and Joe Beierlein's great-grandson, and Tracey Mason, wife
of Michael Ryan Mason; and Mackenzie & Reid Mason, sons of
Michael and Tracy Mason.
Boy Scout Troop 330
A3.6.4.1
Boy Scouts Zack and Ashley Shepherd were in the audience tonight
observing the Council meeting as part of earning their communications
badge.
2. Appointments
A3.8
Human Resources Board
A3.8.11
Motion by Councilmember Larson, second by Councilmember Kurle to
confirm the appointment of Bill Donais to the Human Resources Board
filling a vacant position which will expire December 31, 1994.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
D. Agenda Modifications
A3.6.6
Agenda modifications are noted under Council agenda item IV.C.3 adding a
bid award for Street Improvement No. 286.
II. CITIZEN INPUT PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. 1991-1996 Six Year Street Program
04.9.3 Six Year Street Plan
The Auburn City Council annually conducts 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 1991-1996.
Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing.
Katherine Smith 5519 Lakeland Hills Way S.E., Auburn, WA
Katherine Smith commented on the intersection of Oravetz Road and
Kersey Way. Ms. Smith stated this intersection has been dangerous in
the past two years due to fast traffic and gravel trucks. Due to the
work on the Stuck River Bridge there is now a detour, and Ms. Smith
asked the Council to consider installing a street light as soon as
possible.
Bill Morchin 1345 East Main Street, Auburn, WA
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Bill Morchin commented it has been hard keeping track of all the
street modifications in the newspaper, but felt the following streets
need admission to the street plan. The first street is immediately east
of Massey's Grocery Store which is a concrete road that is fairly
broken up, and forms a narrow north south bypass to Auburn Way
South. The second street in need of repair due to parking problems
and traffic flows, located on Henry Road off of "O" Street N.E.
Mayor Roegner mentioned the Public Works Director has taken note of
comments related to street problems in Auburn which will be taken
under consideration.
Mr. Morchin commended the Council for preserving open space in the
City Park by not expanding the building.
Dan Bosch 6109 35th Way S.E., Auburn, WA
Dan Bosch commented on the condition of the street that forms the
Muckleshoot Grade, and the portion of the Cabby Drive S.E. This
street leads people down the hill from the Academy Drive into the
Green River Valley and Highway 18 bypassing downtown Auburn.
Mr. Bosch stated the street is used by a number of people, and is
unsafe due to the number of potholes. Mr. Bosch requested the
Council consider street repairs to this street.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to
close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Audience Participation - None.
C. Correspondence - None.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chairman Pete Whittall reported the Municipal Services Committee has not
met since the last Council meeting. The next Municipal Services Committee
meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 10, 1990 at 4:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chairman Burns reported the Planning & Community Development
Committee has not met since the last Council meeting. The next meeting of
the Planning & Community Development Committee is schedule for
September 10, 1990 at 7:30 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chairman Kurle reported the Public Works Committee met earlier this
evening at 5:30 p.m. The Committee discussed bid awards on three road
contracts, and two utility bill adjustments. Chairman Kurle recommended
approval of those items appearing on tonight's agenda. The next meeting of
the Public Works Committee is scheduled for September 17, 1990.
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D. Finance
Chairman Brothers reported the Finance Committee met prior to the Council
meeting this evening at 7:00 p.m. Claims and payroll were reviewed and
reported, and the committee reviewed and recommends approval of
Ordinance No. 4459. The next meeting of the Finance Committee is
scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, 1990 at 7:00 p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
A3.6.2
1. August 20, 1990 regular Council meeting minutes.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
Claim numbers 57009 through 57262 in the amount of $607,107.07
dated September 4, 1990.
2. Payroll numbers 158090 through 158538 in the amount of $528,189.38
and dated August 16, 1990 through August 24, 1990.
C. Contract Administration .
Street Improvement No. 281
04.9.1 Street Improvement No. 281
Recommend Council award Street Improvement No. 281, South 277th
Street and Auburn Way North Signalization, Contract No. 90-06 to
Signal Electric, Inc. on their low bid of $137,576.75.
2. Street Improvement No. 276
04.9.1 Street Improvement No. 276
Recommend Council award Street Imp. 276, 'I' Street N.E., Contract
No. 90-05 to R.W. Scott Construction, on their low bid of $828,199.11.
(Schedule A, B, C & D)
3. Street Improvement No. 286
04.9.1 St Imp 286
Recommend Council award Contract No. 90-12, Street Improvement
No. 286, Mountain View Drive to Gary Merlino Construction on their
low bid of $188,375.00.
D. 1991 Preliminary Budget
F3.5
Request approval to call for a public hearing to be held before the City
Council on Monday, September 17, 1990 in order to receive public
comments, proposals, and suggestions for consideration during the
preparation of the City of Auburn 1991 Budget.
E. Utility Bill Adjustments
F4.5.2
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1. Recommend approval of utility adjustment to account # 112-0120 in
the amount of $702.96 and account # 360-1650 in the amount of
$182.82.
2. Recommend approval of utility adjustment to accounts #304-1230 in
the amount of $166.92 and account #457-1620 in the amount of
$267.24.
Motion by Councilmember Larson, second by Councilmember Kurle to
approve consent agenda items IV.A.1 through IV.E.2 including agenda
modification IV.C.3.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
V. OLD BUSINESS - None.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Anolication No. REZ0005-90
03.8 REZ0005-90
City Council consideration on the request of Clifford and Cynthia Phillips
for approval of a rezone from R-4 (Multi-Family) to C-3 (Heavy
Commercial) located at 205 "C" Street S.W.
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. 7-0.
B. Annlication No. CUP0004-87
A3.10.1
Council to consider the request of KBSG Radio for approval of a
modification to Ordinance No. 4217 (Conditional Use Permit No. CUP0004-
87) to allow the existing towers to be painted orange and white on property
located on the south side of Auburn-Black Diamond Road in the 3000 block.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Brothers to
approve the modifications to Ordinance No. 4217 (Conditional Use Permit
No. CUP0004-87) 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. 7-0.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
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The Acting City Attorney Mike Reynolds read the titles to each ordinance
out loud.
Ordinance No. 4456
03.8 REZ0004-90, 03.4.4
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing for the
rezoning of property located on the North side of 16th Street N.W.
between "A" Street N.E. and "B" Street N.W., within the City of
Auburn, Washington, changing the zoning classification thereof from
M-1 (Light Industrial) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial) and Comprehensive
Plan Map amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Commercial.
Motion by Councilmember Burns to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4456, second by Councilmember Brothers.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 4457` (Kurle/Currie)
03.9 V-05-90
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the vacation of an alley right of way located between
Second Street Northeast and First Street Northeast, within the City of
Auburn, Washington, and retaining a utility easement for the City.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Wagner
to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4457.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1 with Councilmember Larson voting no.
3. Ordinance No. 4458
03.9 V-03-90
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the vacation of a street right of way known as Second Street
Northeast between "A" Street and Division Street, 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. 4458.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1 with Councilmember Larson voting no.
4. Ordinance No. 4459
F4.1, A3.5.5.2
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Auburn
Codified City Ordinance 2.54.080 (Ordinance No. 3448) relating to the
Advance Travel Expense Revolving Fund.
Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Councilmember Roland
to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4459.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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B. Resolutions
September 4, 1990
Acting City Attorney Mike Reynolds read each resolution title out loud.
1. Resolution No. 2122
04.9.3 Six Yr Street Plan
A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the 1991-
1996 biennial revisions and extensions of the Comprehensive Street
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 to adopt Resolution No. 2122 with
provisions that the Public Works Committee examine the issues raised
during the public hearing tonight, and publish results of the
examination. Councilmember Burns seconds the motion as amended by
the Public Works Committee Chair.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT - None
A. Executive Session - None.
IX.
There being no further business to come before the Auburn City Council, the
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Bob Roegner, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk