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Home My WebLink About06-07-1960 PAGE 4335 "' . • AUBURN WASH I NGTON . - �BRY MO N DA '( S�'?''""D ''�'J�u e-6. _1960�. ' " The newfy .etected Mayoe, OiNy Sfieag�nesdy;oQdt�j�oG:dei�kmen Elisabeth He�itage; and four Counci.Imen, George Peter,sen, Richaed,- Kammeyer, Bob .Gaines, and Ray Sonnemanhwere swern iR bq the . City Attorney, Robert M:' Smytfie, they then took their seats. � ' Mayor Shaughnessy_then asked for nominations for Mayor P�o-Tem Councilmen Petersen and Kammeyer. were nominated. A'fter a vote of the Couneil , Councilman Kammeve� was elected Mayor :Pro-Tem.by a � #our to three vote. - Committee appointments. rill� be ,announced at the regular Council meeting on Juhe 7, 1960 at 8:00 P.M. . ' There being no 'further business to come before the. new Council , the meeting ras adjourned at 4:20 P.M, by direction of Mayor Shaughnessy. ;' ' ' -_ -----��------�--------------------��-----�__------____��--- � �UBORA�' WASHINGTON TUESDAY JUNE 7 1960 Reaular meeting of the City Couneil of the City of Auburn, held at 8:00 P.M. in .Ehe Council Chambers at the :City Hall . The meeting was called to orde�. by Mayor Shaughnessy _ Councilmen Present: Aaby, Petersen, Kamm,eyer, Fitzs�'mmons,_ • Sonneman, Towner, Gaines �z�. �n• Counci Imen Absent: None ' ' n" ` ""°° "`�r'° ? M i nute's of the prev i°ous meet i ng he I d June 6, I 960;"�wi I I�`�� `�� meiled soon. ' ' � BIDS None PUBLIG HEARING ' , None _ COMA4ITTEE REPORTS ; . FINANCE COMMITTEE No.��eport PURCHASING COMMITTEE ��, , Councilman Petersen stated that the bid checks for pipe � should be returned. � It aas moved by Petersen and 2nd by Towner that the bid checks of the .unsuccessfui, bidders be �eturned. � � MOTION CARRIED �` � � �- FIRE COMMITTEE ' No report . ' � LICENSE COMMITTEE - - � Councilman IEitzsimmons steted that the license. Committee will ' orant tFie pawnbrokers license to, Mr. Hauge,at 36 W, . Main, Auburn, , Weshington. `. It aas moved by Fitzsimmons and 2nd by Kammeyer that the pawnbroke�s. ;license for_ Mr. Haugh /be granted. MOTION CARRIED STREET COMMITTEE Councilman Torner reported� that the request f�om property oaners on F St. S.E. between 27th and 29th for sefety signs, speed I.imit precastions and road improvement has been considered by the Street Committee. The signs have been installed butthe road improvement would be thep�operty owners concern. LIGHT COMMITTEE No •ceport BAGE ?_336 AUBURN; WASHINGTON TUESDAY JUNE 7. .1960 , . POLiCE COMMITTEE No report � WATER COMMITTEE Councilman Kammeyer stated that specifications from Richard Woiff; Consulbing Engineer, for�the water tower were 'ready. It v�as moved by Kammeyer and 2nd by Towner .that the City Cierk ba instructed to cell for bids on the �sater torer and published in the offieial �paper and also the Daily Jounnal of Commerce, specifications �can `be picked up at Richard Wolff's � office in Seattle, bids to be opened on June 21 , 1960. ' MOTION CARRIED Councimman Kammeyert also reported that they will call for bids on the West hill chlorinat�r as soon as they have clearance . `� from the Jeff Estate: "`A�so, they will call for bids on the water iF�ee for"A�Igona -end Disf: #80. The East Hi11 Ii.ne wil.l soon be ready,' Councilman Kanneyer stated that the W�ter Dept. employed a man';,from the Street Dept, an8 that thms employee is entit:led 20 a pe;id vacation. He wou(d like this vacation pey charged to the Street Dept. because the v,acation was earned while working for th i s�Dept. -� . , It was moved by Towner and 2nd by Fitzsimmons that .the City Clerk be instructed to deduct the vacation pay for Ben Liesmaki f�om the Street Dept. fund. � MOTION CARRIED Councilman Kammeyer reouasted permission fo� the Water Committee and Water Supt. to be able to negociate �iith Rohr on purchssinq the water line from them so the City would be free to hook onto this line without first obtaining permission from _ Rohr,. The Mayor stated this reauest would be granted. ' Councilman Kammeyer also inquired about the bond issue for remodeling the Jail . It ass moved by Aaby and Qnd by Kammeyer that the City Clerk be instructed to call for bids for archetectural servi.ees for remodelinq the City jail , bids being opened on June 21 , 1960. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE �1390. - It was moved by Kemmeyer and 2nd by Fitzsimmons that Ordinence � 1390, entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, " WASHINGTON,RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF HI EN ' RARK ADDIIDION TO AUBURN AND COUNTY 'TAX LOT , . 103 IN SECTI N 19, T 95��2�1 NORTH, RANGE 5 E.W.M., ALL SITUATE IN CITY OF AUBURN, BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER. MAINS, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PETITION SIGNED BY A MAJORITY. OF THE AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS AND FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK OE SAID CI.TY, ANO A CERTIFICAT�ON OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY THAT A MAJORITY OF THE AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS HAVE S16NE0 THE PETITION,. AND THAT ALL OF THE FACTS SET FORTH IN SAID PETITION ARE � ; TRUE, AND THAT THE ESTIMATED COST TO THE PROPERTY WILL. NOT EXCEED THE LIMIT ESTABLISHED BY LAW AND CREATING A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT �. DISTRI,CT, PROV_IDING FOR THE N�CESSARY RROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS, PRESCRIBING THE MODE OF PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS AND: CREAT.ING. A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FUNO, AND CREATING A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRIGT' THEREFOR; be introduced and adopted aith the following �oll call vote being recorded: Aaby, ye's; Petersent Yes; Kammeyer, ,' yES� F�i.tzsimmons, � yes; Sonneman, YeSj Toirnec, YCSj G8111@S� �YQSj � � . . . . � . ' . i . PAGE 2337 � AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUES9AY JUNE 7, 1960 ORDINANCE � 1391 It was moved by Kammeyer and 2nd by Fitzsimmons that Ordinanc �1391 , entitled, AN OROiNANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMEHDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE N0. 1357 OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WHICH ORDINANCE RELATES TO THE CONDEMNATION OF A TRACT OF LAND BY THE CITY OF AUBURN FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE CITY 'S WATER SUPPLY BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CHLORINATION TREATMENT PLANT AND ACCESS ROAD TO SERVE THE WATER $YSTEM OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, me introduced and adopted aith the folloaing roll call vote being recorded: Aaby, yea; Petersen, yes; Kammeyer, yes;, Fitzsimmons, � yes; Sonnemen, yes; Towner, yes; Geines, yes; ' ORDINANCE � 1392 It was moved by Fitzsimmo�s and 2nd by Sonneman that Ordinanc �1392, entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON AMENDIN6 SECTION 7 OF ORDINANCE N0. 1141 , WHICH ORDINANCE RELATES TO AND REGULATES THE USE AND OFH2ATION OF CERTAIN AMUSEMENT DEVICES FEFINES OFFI6SES, AND PRESCRIBES PENALTIES AND A MEANS OF ENFORCIN SUCH OROINANCE, be introduced and adopted with the following roll eall vote befing recorded: Aaby, yes; Petersen, yes; Kammeyer yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonneman, yes; Towner, yes; Gaines, yes; WATER SUPT, REPORT No report STREET SUPT. REPORT No report EN�tiNEER'S REPORT The property owners have given a verbal request for a petitio for en L. I .D. for street oiling. There are othe� petitions for ' L. I .D, referred to the Finance Committee and this should also be referred to them. It Mas moved by Toaner and 2nd by Kammeyer thet this petition be refe�red to the Finance Committee. ROTION CARRIED AUDIENCE MR. SHELDON M�. Sheldon requested something be done about the ( ntersectio of 2nd & C St. S.E. The cars are parked from the va�y eorne� baek and vision in the first lane of traffic is completely blocked. The police Dept, mill look i �to this request. MRS. LUCKCUCK Mrs. Luckcuck requested info�mation about painting house numbers on the curbs. The Boy Scouts have already requested permi sion to do this. S.B. HAUGE Mr. S.6. Hauge protested the high cost for an auctioneers � license. He reeuested this license 16e changed to comply with other city licenses. This aas referred to the License Committee. GO CART PROTEST Alr. Dabbit protested against the go-carts making so much noise. He s�-ated they have been operating beyond the hours recom- mended by the License Committee. Mr. Wadkins stated that he has been doing eve�ything the License Committee has �equested. The City Attorney stated the License Committee should investigate the situation again and make positive decisions before inacting the nnisance ordinance. This request was referred to the License Committee. Mr. MeDonald stated that he has hired an attorney and will su the City if something isn't done about the qo=carts. � PAGE. 2338 ' AUBURN WASHJNGTON IUESDAY � JUNE T 1960 � CORRESPONDENCE TRANSFER ORDERS , The City Clerk presented two transfer o�d'ers. One order transfering $1 �750.00 from the Water and Sevre� D'ept. ' to ttie Bond and Interest Fund for redemption and interest .on Sewer Bonds. It was moved by Kammeyer and 2nd by Aaby that the City Treasu�er be authorized to transfer this money. MOTION CARRIED . The other transferring $24,000.00 from the Street Oept. to the Current Expense Fund 'for repayment of transfer loans. ' It was moved by Petersen and 2nd by Towner that tha City Treasurer be authori2ed`to transfer this money . MOTION CARRIED � � - 60Y SCOUT REQUEST - The City Clerk read a letter from C.W. Hawley, Scout Master, revuest permission for the Boy Scouts to paint house numbers on the curbs. � It was moved by Kammeyer and 2nd by Fitzsimmons that this re�uest be g�anted. MB�ION GARRIED WHITE RIVER VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY i The City Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Jack Morley, Secretary, � renuestina information about the space and lo.ckers left vacant by the Fire Dept. The Historical Society wi.shes to use this area until a permenent site is 'esteblishad. ' It aas moved by Aaby -and 2nd� by Fitzsimmons_ that this reques T be g�anted and the City �Attorngy be instructed to prepare the necessary aqreemtn freeing the_City from any liability actions . ' and atso include a clause whe�eby •the_ agreemtn may �be te�minated by thirty days notice. - MOTIAN CARRIED � The City Cierk read another letter from the Historical- Society renuesting the Pioneer Cemetery be permanentyl , at�ractively and suitably maintained. . This letter was referred to the Cemetery Board, Park Board, and Councilman Gaines. ' " � HERBERT L. BALDWIN The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Baldwin, ' requesting something be done about tao horses on the lot next to their house. They heve caused considerable damage to his property and cause an unpl.easent odor� during tFie summer. ' � This 'lette� aas-'referred to the Chief of Police: PETITION The City Clerk read a petition from Mrs. Alfred Goodfeilow ' ree+uesting her property at 324 Park Ave. be rezoned from R=60 to - Specisl Prop'erty use for �a beauty` shop. � This was eeferred to the Planning Commission. HILL & INGMAN The City Clerk read a letter from W. G. Ramsey giving forty- five days noti'ce for deFivery of water to Water� Dist. #101 . Thi'§ ors already being taken care of. � : PAGE 2339 ' . . '� AUBURN WASHINGTON TUESDAY _ J_U_NE_ 7, 1960-_ WESTERN WASHINGTON HEARINGS The City Clerk. reed en invitetion for the City officials to attend the Western Washington hearings in June. 8 OLD BUSINESS The City Attorney stated that the City Clerk should be given authority to pay the rent- on the parking lot across from the City ' Hallfrom April Ist, tbru Mey Ist. It aas moved by Fitzsimmons and 2nd by Kammeyer that the City Clerk be authorized to make this payment in the sum of $100.0 . ' MOTION CARRIED Councilman Fitzsimmons stated that he has asked three peopie , to make appraisals on the terraeePproperty. When thi.s` 3s complete further action can be taken with the Y,M.C.A. Mayor Shaughnessy announced his committees and Borad members. � \�. � FINANCE �N� AURCHASING FIRE MeyOr' ,C �N�o�o°w��,,, George Aaby c FRED Towner c � George detersen George Petersenc Bob' Gaines � ' � �ity T�e�surer� Ray Sonnemanc Dick KammeyerC ' W � . . STREET '-' WATER LIGHTS � 6eorcje Petersen Dick Kammeye� c Bob .Gaines c Fred Towner Ken Fitzsimmons � George Aaby� Ken Fitisimmons Bob, Gaines c George Petersen � POU CE Ray',Sonneman Fred Towner � Dick K$mmeyer" CEMETERY ,BOiFRD � ' L I BRARY BOARD PARK BOARD , 1 Mrs: My'ra Kalgard Dora Me�gens George� Nickelsen • Mrs. Ralph•-S'mith John Peckenpaugh Jim Warren Mrs. C. V� . Angove Paul McCurdy George Thorstensen Rev. R.D: Young Mrs. Mike Wood M. G. `Schaeikl Mr. Leon `Bastrom Ken Schoenfe I d B i I I Raven— c t�"^. (A�,:> PLANNING BOARD" -CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Ed RyBn . • . • Jim Weese Hugh Jones Ken Lane:> AI Lesi ie Dei Heisserman ;,��= Roy Gustaves Jim Sullenberger It was moved by Kammeyer and 2nd by Fitzsimmons that Georqe Petersen appointment to the Finance Committee be appcoved. ' MOTION CARRIED � BILL RAVEN � Mr. -RaJen officially requested the Mayo� to ride in the Parade aith �the 6ove�nor �on Saturday, June II , 1960. HOWARD BOTHELL � Mr. BoLhell roauested information regardi.ng the lane in front�of his . residence. This lane fs only 20 foot right of'`way but herwouJd `Iike the City to maintain it as a road. �`Thm=City' Engineer stated that. the 1960 Stneet poiicy calls foc a 50 foot right of way before the City wili accept any new ' graveled roads. This is considered as a private lane. • CLAIMS None - There being no�further business to come before the City Council , the meeti'ng was a � urnec�at 9;.$O P.M, subject to the csl I o�e Mayo�ri — �/ �o,/i� �� 0�� _ �r� � 6� �o��_�� , � � � _ -