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Home My WebLink About12-07-1987�158., � ..•�x� I. A. Flag Salute The regular meeting of the City of Auburn Council was calted to order by Mayor Bo'� Roegner at 7:30 p.m. in the City of Auburn Council Qiambers. Mayor Roegner le those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance. " B. Roll Call Those in attendance included Mayor Bob Roegner, and Councilmembers Whittall, Walters, Burns, Larson, Brothers, Wisner, and Kurle. Staff m�nbers included City Attorney Jack B�reiter, Parks �C Recreetion Director Len Chapman, Public Works Director Frank GLrrie, Finance Director Pat Dugan, Fire Ghief Bob Johnson, Planning Director Mary Nk�mber, Personnel Director Gretel Sloan, Police (�ief Jake Evans, Police Captain Sherman, Senior Planner Lynn Rued, Deputy City Clerk Gayle Butcher, and City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter. C. Announcements and Appointment 1. Announcements Proclamation Mayor Roegner presented a proclamation proclaiming the week of December 13 to 19, 1987 as "National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week" within the City of Auburn. Citv Hall Christmas Tree Mayor Roegner explained the tradition of Councilmembers femilies presenting and decorating City Hell's Christmas tree, and Mnyor Roegner then introduced ar.� thanked the families in attendance. � City Hall Press Coverage Mayor Roegner introduced Brenda Day, Valley Daily News reporter who will now be covering the City's business items, and Bruce Raimel, Valley Daily News reporter, who will be responsible for itens of Public Safety. Boy Scout Troop 331 Mayor Roegner announced that Boy Scouts from Troop 331 were in the audience this evening earning their carmunication merit badge. Eaeh troop member introduced himself to the Council. 2. Appointments The Council considered reconmendation of various vacant or expiring terms on the City Board and Cannissions. Arts Cannission Rana Lindbloom Paul Dodsworth Gertrude Sprenger Barbara Sharrard Board of Appeals Stephen Lone, Jr. Cenetery Board Tan Hikida Civil Service (',am�ission Dick Kartmeyer Econanic Development Corp. Dr. Barbara Gehrett Term will Expire 12/31/90 Term will Expire 12/31/90 Term will Expire 12/31/90 Term will Expire 12/31/90 Term will Expire 12/31/88 Term will Expire 12/31/92 Term will Expire 12/31/93 Term will Expire 12/31/91 -1- TV.A.1 , CI'fY OF AUBURN COIJNCIL IV�ETING , 1 Fire Code Board of Appeals Steve Barber Term will Expire 12/31/92 Numan Resources Pastor Joe Dillon Term will Expire 12/31/88 (Appointment to replace seat vacated by Joyce Pearson) L,DOFF Board Stacey Brothers, Council Park Board Yoka Ansingh Jim Weese Planning Camiission Bob West Term will Expire 12/31/89 Term will Expire 12/31/90 Term will Expire 12/31/90 Term will Expire 12/31/92 161; December 7, 1987 a Motion by Councilmember Larson, second by Councilmgnber Wisner to approve eppointments to various City boards and comnissions. M7fI0N CARRIED UNANINDUSLY. 7-0. D. Agenda Modifications Agenda modifications transmit attachments to Item VI.A., and reflect a change to Item VII.A.2. CITI7EN INP[Tf, PUBLIC HEARINC� 6c OOIiEiESPONDEN(� II. A. Public Hearin�s 1. Application CAP-2-87 The Auburn City Council will conduct a public hearing on the appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision to deny the request of Tony's Mobil for a variance to ellow a 60 foot high sign on property located at 306 "A" Street S. E. Prior to the opening of the public hearing Mayor Roegner requested City Attorney Bereiter swear in persons testifying on Application CAP-2-87. Mr, Tony Reinhart, applicant, Lynn Rued, Senior Planner, and Mery MeC.Lmber, Planning dc Cortmunity Develo�xnent Director for the City of Auburn, were sworn in. Mayor Roegner opened the public meeting. Tony Reinhart - 306 "A" Street S. E., Auburn, WA Tony Reinhart expressed concerns involving the hearing exeminer's denial of e variance to ellow a 60 foot sign being placed on the sign poles currently located at his property. Mr. Reinhart felt the hearing examiner's decision placed an undue econanic hardship on his ability to attract motorists from Highway 18. Mr. Reinhart presented photographs shaving comparable advertising of various canpetitor's within the city limits of Auburn. Mr, Reinhart also stated that the 45 foot sign ordinance is detrimental to his advertising ability since motorists would not be able to see his sign from Highway 18. Mr. Reinhart stated the 60 foot poles are not detrimental to the City since other gas dealers, with the exception of the Chevron dealer, have 60 foot poles. Mr. Reinhart would recondition the poles and install a quality sign. Mr. Reinhart felt he met the four eriteria as noted in the city's ordinance which is necessary for a sign variance. Mayor Roegner called for further testimony from any one wishing to speak on the public hearing for Application CAP-2-87. No one else spoke for or against the application. Motion by Councilman Burns, second by Councilwornan Wisner to close the public hearing on Application ('AP-2-87. M71'ION CARRIED UNANINDUSLY. 7-0. - 2- 162.. CITY OF AIJBURN QXJNCIL NEE7'ING s December 7, 1987 Sane Councilmembers expressed their concerns and made comnents upon Application CAP-2-87, and the Planning staff addressed any questions which Councilmembers directed to th�n. City Attorney Bereiter edvised the Council of their options of affirming, rejecting, rtadifying, or r�nanding the decision of the hearing examiner for further consideration on Application GAP-2-87. Planning Director Me(,limber pointed out to the Council an option to attract motorists to the City's downtown would be to work with the state's highway department to place state service signs near exits on highways. Motion by Councilman Burns, second by Councilwortian Wisner to affirm the hearin examiner's decision to deny the request of Tony's Nbbil for a variance to allow a 60 foot high sign on property located et 306 "A" Street S.E. M7PION C'ARRIED. 5-2. Councilmen Walters end Whittall voting no. 2. Application No. 26-87 The Auburn City Council opened the public hearing on October 19, 1987 and continued it until this eveing on Application No. 26-87 regarding the request of Theron Torgerson to rezone from R-4 (Multiple Family Residential District) to C-3 (Heavy Camiercial District) and Ca�rehensive Plan Nlap amend from High Density Residential to Heavy Camiercial Land Use Classification in the vicinity of 4400 block, east of Auburn Way North. Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing. Joel Haggard - 2426 Financial Center, Seattle, WA Mr. Joel Haggard addressed the Council as the attorney for the applicant. Mr. Haggard comnended City staff for providing all the necessary information he requested. Mr. Haggard expressed his concerns in researching the archival records of the proposed rezone property. Nh. Haggard noted he had addressed a letter of his concerns to City Attorney Bereiter dated November 18, 1987. Mr. Haggard briefly explained his findings of review of City records pertaining t� the rezone of the proposed property in July, 1971. Mr. Haggard drew attention to the terminology in the City's Comprehensive Plan and what he felt was spot zoning surrounding the proposed property. Mr. Haggard presented arguments which he felt should result in either the City rezoning the parcel from R-4 beck to C-3, or to give back to Mrs. Hodges, the parcel of property, which was dedicated to the City in 1971. No one else spoke for or against the application. Motion by Councilwoman Wisner, second by Councilman Larson to close the public hearing. M:7CION CARRIED UNANIMXISLY. 7-0. Councilmembers directed questions and cam�ents to city staff inembers in the Planning and Attorney departments concerning the history of this rezone and possible estoppel law applications. The Council questioned whether Mrs. Hodges had specific knowledge of the City rezone process in 1971. Mrs. Hodges answered that a realtor, C. 19alesis, had taken care of matters for her. Motion by Councilman Burns, second by Councilman Walters to remand Application No. 26-87 back to the Planning and (',omnunity Development (',omnittee for further consideration. � M7CION CARRIED UNANIMXISLY. 7-0. Mayor Roegner celled for a five-minute recess. The City Council meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m. 3. 1988 Final Budget Hearing bc Federal Revenue Sharing The Auburn City Council to conduct the final public hearing on the 1988 City Budget and proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. -3- CI7'Y � AUBURN Q�l7NCIL MEETING , Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing. l (i;s December 7, 1987 No one spoke for or against the 1988 Final Budget or Federal Revenue Sharing. Motion by Councilman Kurle, second by Councilman Larson to close the public hearing. � , , M7CION C.ARRIED UNANINDUSY. 7-0. 4. Application No. 35-86/Final Plat A public hearing regarding the request of A dc L Development for the Final Plat of Fulmer Park an 11 lot residential subdivision zoned R-2 (Single Family) consisting of 2.52 acres and located at the end of "I" Street N.E. (if extended) in the 900-1000 blocks between 5th and 8th Streets N.E. Meyor Roegner opened the public hearing.f No on spoke for or against the application. Motion by Councilmen Burns, second by Councilwanan Wisner to close the public hearing. ; M71'ION CARRIED UNANINI7USLY. 7-0. Motion by Counci No. 35-86/Final NDI'ION CAI�iiIED B. Audience Participat C. Correspondence Burns, second by Councilman Waiters to approve Application - None. 7-0. 1. Auburn Airport Rental Fees A letter dated November 18, 1987 from H.C. Marks, Marks Aircraft Leasing, Inc., regarding Auburn Airport Rental Fees. III. UOUNCIL (XIVMITTEE REPOfiI'S Municipal Services Chairman Wisner repo�ted the Municipal Services did not meet. The regularly scheduled Municipal Services Carmittee meeting is scheduled for December 17, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. i B. Planning dc Camiunity Development Chairman Burns noted the Planning dc (',amiunity Development Comnittee did not meet since the last Council meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, December .10, 1987 at 6:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chairman Larson reported that the Public Works Comnittee did not meet. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Public Works Cormiittee is Thursday, December 10, 1987. � D. Finance _ ` ` ,,.. _--_ ....,_ __ .. . ...� �..u�. �.,v. �i. t..., ww..;,, meeting tonight. Qiairman Kurle noted that the amount submitted under Consent Agenda Iten IV.B.2 is incorrect as presented on the agenda. The correct amount should be $401,521.96. The next regular meeting of the Finance C',armittee will be held on December 21, 1987 prior to the Council meeting. IV. OONSEITI' PGENDA A. Minutes 1. Nov�nber 16, 1987 Regular Council Minutes -4- ; 3 164� CITY OF AUBURN OOUNCIL W�ETING December 7, 1987 2. November 19, 1987 Budget Meeting Minutes 3. Novenber 23, 1987 Budget Workshop Minutes B. Vouchers 1. Claims #32847 through #33164 in the amount of $429,597.75. 2. Payroll #129920 through #130264 in the ar�wunt of $401,521.96. C. Legal Advertising Recamnend Council reject the bid received in response to the City's invitation fo, the publication of legal advertising and to now call for bids. D. Out of State Travel Recarmend authorization of out-of-state travel for Fire Marshal Dave Fugit to travel to the National Fire Academy in Fnmitsburg, Maryland to attend the Management/Fire Prevention program class from January 18, 1988 through January 29, 1988. E. Surplus Property Recomnend authorization to surplus the following equipment that is no longer used by the Police Department. Description City ID # 1 Yashica 35rtm, Nbdel Lynx 500E (SN 8023973) APD #021-410 1 Canputer (SN 14608564) APD #021-402 1 I�VI 3741 (SN 12582) APD #021-282 1 IflN 3715 (SN 10722) APD #021-283 1 3i� Reader Printer (SN 428150) APD #021-036 1 Dictaphone 4000 (SN 4041-4008-LL) APD #021-035 Motion by Councilmgnber Larson, second by Councilmember Wisner to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A. through IV.E including the change in payroll amount under agenda item IV.B.2 to $401,521.96. � M7CION CARRIED UNANINDUSLY. 7-0. V. QIA BUSINESS A. Application No. V-2-87 The Auburn City Council continued this public hearing at their November 16, 1987 regular meeting on Application No. V-2-87 regarding vacating a portion of a subdivision lying north of 7th Street N.E. The Council continued the hearing until December 21, 1987 regular Council meeting. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Application No. 32-87/Preliminary Plat The request of Block Bros. (USA), Inc. for a preliminary plat to be known as Puget Sound Park of Industry consisting of 53.4 acres zoned M-1 (Light industrial) and located on the north side of 37th Street N.E. in the 100-500 blocks, and west of Auburn Way North. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Walters to call for a public hearing on December 21, 1987 for Application No. 32-87. M7CION G4RRIED UNANINWSLY. 7-0. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLlTfIONS � A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 4249 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, Amending Auburn Codified City Ordinance 18.32.020(G) of the M-1 chapter to allow for the assembling of a prernenufactured tire tread. Motion by Councilmenber Burns, second by Councilmember Wisner to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4249. - 5- ,: CITY OF AUBURN CDUNCIL NEETING � r � M7I'ION CARRIED UNANINDUSLY. 7-0. 165 December 7, 1987 2. Ordinance No. 4250 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the budget for the City of Auburn, Washington, for the year A.D. 1988. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Larson to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4250. M7fI0N CARRIED UNANINDUSLY. 7-0. 3. Ordinance No. 4251 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, transferring City of Auburn Fire Station proceeds funds to the Designated General Fund,;in the total amount of $682,035.91, and,repealing Auburn Codified City Ordinance 3.04.260. 4 Motion by Councilmanber Kurle, second by Councilmember Whittall to introduce and adopt Ordinance 4251. M7['ION GARRIED UNANINL)USLY. ?-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 1803 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the preliminary 'piat to be known as Carmen's First Addition, a 20 lot residential single family subdivision consisting of 4.69 acres on property zoned R-2 (Single Family) and located on the West side of "K" Street S.E. in the 2300 block.� Motion by Councilmember Burns, Resolution No. 1803. IVTJi'ION CARRIED UNANINDUSLY. 7-0. second by Councilmember Wisner to adopt 2. Resolution No. 1804 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal narcotics task force operational agreement with other municipalities for' the purpose of checking and/or reducing the drug abuse and related problems within said cities and King County. Motion by Councilmember Wisner, Resolution No. 1804. M7CION CARRIED UNANINDUSLY. 7-0. second by Councilmember Kurle to adopt 3. Resolution No. 1805 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authori2ing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a narcotics control program Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force Interlocal agreement. Motion by Councilmember Wisner, second by Councilmember Brothers to adopt Resolution No. 1805. ••�"^"'�1 ^nP^trr ♦n�es��*m-•^-�• n 4. Resolution No. 1806 A Resolution of the City Couneil of the City of Auburn, Washington, repealing Resolution No. 1646 dated Dec�nber 16, 1985 and enacting a new resolution establishing fees and charges at Mountain View Cenetery in Auburn. Motion by Councilmember Wisner, second by Councilmember Kurle to adopt Resolution No. 1806. M7fI0N CARFtIED UNANIMX7SLY. 7-0. � ,1�6,; CI1'Y �' AUBURN CUUNCI L ME�TI NG VIII December 7, 1987 5. Resolution No. 1807 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, Repealing Resolution No. 1715 dated December 8, 1986 and enacting a new resolution establishing green fees and other charges at the Auburn Municipal Golf Course. Motion by Councilmanber Wisner, Resolution No. 1807. M71'ION CARRIED UNANIMXISLY. 7-0. �. . .�. second by Councilmember Burns to adopt � A. Executive Session Mayor R:oegner announced there would be a brief Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, and anticipated the Executive Session would£take approximately fifteen minutes. Mayor Roegner declared there would be no act�on required by the Council as a result of the Executive Session, and recartnended adjournment. IX. ADJOUEiNV�NT The Council meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. . e4 r Robert A. Roegner, yor 87M12.7-1,2,3 , y�/�.I.GU.I� ��(�/v Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk -7- �