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AUBURN -�WASHINGTON - TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21 •1961
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
held at 8,:00 P .M , in the Council Chambers at the City Halt .
The meeting 'was 'called to order by Mayor Shaughness,y.
Councilmen Present: Aaby, .Petersen, Kammeyer, Fitzsimmons,
Sonnemann, Towner, �aines
Councilmen Absent: None
Minutes of the previous meeting held February 7, 1961 , were
approved as mailed.-
i".;c' PUBLIC HEARING
None
BIDS '
Bidsmwere received from the foliowing for the purchase of
$75,000 City of Auburn G,O. Bonds: McLean & Co. bidding 2.9104`�,;
National Bank of Commerce bidding 2. 840%; 5tate Finance Committee
b i dd i ng 3.75`�0.
It was moved by Kammeyer and 2nd by Sonnemann that these bids
be referred to the Finance Committec � Purchasing Committee and th
Meyor be instructed to appoint another councilman to give them
power to act. ,
• MOTION CARRIED
The Mayor appointed Counc'ilman Kammeyer as the extra man..
Bids were received from the following for supplying the �Vater
Dept. with pipe and fittings; Pacific Water Works biddi,ng a total
price of $629. 36, fittings only; U . S. Pipx 8. Foundry Co. bidding
$13,085.50 plus tax, pipe only; Pac,ific S+ates Cast lron Pipe ,
bidding �13488. 20 plus tax, pipe and fittings . '
It was moved by ^vaines and 2nd by Sonnemann that these bids .
be referred to the Water Committee and the Mayor be instructed to
appoint another councilman to give them power to act.
, MOTION CARRIED
The Mayor appointed Counciiman Aaby as the extra man.
Bids were received from the foliowing for 500 copies of the ,
zoning ord'inance booklets; Auburn`Giobe ��ews bidding l2 pages=
E point type $154. 50, 20 pages-8 point. type, $1:97;50 plus tax.
These bids were referred to the Planning Commission d�
Purchasino Committee.
AUDIENCE
' Mr . Knowles presented a petition from property owners in the
vic'inity of IOth St . N .E. & I St. N .E. protesting astions of the
City Engineer in ignoring the probiem of drainage of surface water. '
in that particular- area. Mr. Knowies stated he had talked with
the Engineer but no action 6ad been taken. He said the Strset
Dept : had been out there the day before and tried to, solve the
probiem as best they coufd. The residents wouid Iike storm sewers
constructed or some other solution to drain away the surfece water.
This matter was referred to the Street .Committee along with
the City Engineer.
A repoesentative from McLean & Co. requested their bid check.
be returned as tlieir bid was second high.
Lt was moved by Towner and 2nd by Petersen that the request
- from McLean & Co. to have their bid check returned be granted.
MOTION CARRIED
A request was made from the audience to have something done '
about the visibility of traffic for drivers approaching Auburn
Ave. o� I �th Street. The trailers are parked so close to the hwy .
that visibn of the south bound traffic is obstructed. Also care
parked at St. Uincent DePaul obstruct the vision of north bound
traffic.
This request was referred to the S±reet Committee.
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.4UBURN 'dASHINGTON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21 1961
Mr . Everett, President of the Go-Cart Assn. requested
monthssi�on to run go-carts two Sundays a month during the summer
� rom 10 :30 A.M, to S:�G Pm. . ' without mufflers. �
Ceuncilman Fitzsimmons stated the City I�as an: ordinance
prohibiting the racing of go=carts' without mufflers, also, �hey'
couid not issue a license.
This request was referred to the License Committee with a
report to be given at the next regular meeting.
A question wes raised from the audience as to whether or not y
the letter had been written to the 'Statc Hwy Dept. about the I�ight
on West Main and the West Valley Hwy. Councilman Towner stated
' the Engiheer hed writtcn' the fetter requesting some otherv method '
of traffic controi .
It was moved by Aaby and �2nd by Towner that the City Council
request the State Hwy Dept. to change the traff'ic light at the
intersection back to red and green.
MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
NORTHYJESTERN MUTUAL INSURANCE
The City Clerk read a letter from the Northwestern Mutual
Insurance Co. recommending rejection o` the claim for damages
'submitted by Beverly J. Switzer.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and 2nd by Aaby that the Council
. accept the recommendation of the Insurance �o, and reject the :: ..
claim for damages submitted by Beverly J. �witzer, and the City
9ttorney be instructed to write the claiment informing her of the
Council 's decision.
MOTION CARRIED
KIWANIS CLUB
The City Clerk read a letter from the Kiwanis Club stating
they a�e wholeheartily endorsinq the plan for a branch library
, in South Auburn. -
This letter was ordered filed.
AUBURN JAYCEES
The City Clerk read a letter from the Auburn Jaycess stating
they had voted in favor of . the brench library in South Auburn.
This letter was ordered filed.
CARD OF THANKS '
� The City Clerk read a card of- thanks from Harold Clark for
the get well card sent him.
APPLICATION FOR CABARET LICENSE
The City Clerk read an application for Cabaret License from I
Louie Spane. �
This application was referred to the License Committea.
R. E. WOLFF
The City Clerk .read progress estimate #7, West Hili Springs
Improvement, Auburn Construction Co. contractor. Amount due r'
t contractor, $3,775.08. '
It was moved by Kammeyer and 2nd by Fitzsimmons that the
Council accept the recommendation of the Consulting Engineer,
and pay Auburn constrcution Co. $3,775 .08. with thefollowing roll
call vote being recorded: Aaby, yes; Petersen, yes; Kammeyer,
yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonneman�, yes; Towner, yes; Gaines, yes;
The City .Clerk read a letter from R. E. Wolff recommending
the acceptance of the East Hill Water System, and that if after
30 days no liens or ciaims are f- iled against the work and on
pro�f ot payment of tax liabilities, the retained amount of
$9,818. 96 be paicl.
It mas moved. by Kammeyer and 2nd by Gaines that they acCept
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he recommendation of the Engineer and pay Auburn ;Construction the
�etained amount of $9,818.96 after 30 days if the above stated
onditions are. carried out, w'ith thc fo-Jfowing roll call vote being
recoreded: Aaby,yes; Kammeyer, yes; Petersen, yqs; Fitzsimmons,
yes; Sonnemann, yes'; Towner, yes; 8aines, yes;
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r`' $RANSFER ORDER. #48I
The City Clerk read Transfer Order #481 , transferring $S,OOO.OQ
from . the Cumulative Reserve: Funds 2 &n3 to the Jail Construction
Fund. There was considera6le discussion about thi.s transfer ofder.
It was. moved by Sonnemann. and 2nd by Towner ' that Transfer
rder #481 be approved for $5,000.00 with the fol� lowing roll, call '
vote. beinq recorded: Aaby, yes; Petersen, yes; Kammeyer, yes;
itzsimmons, yes; ' Sonnemann, yes; Towner, yes; Gaines, yes;
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
PURCHASING COMMITTEE
No report
FIRE COMMITTEE
No report
LICENSE COMMITTEE
Councilman Fitzsimmons stated the Committee has. not been able '
o contact the chairman of the Park Board regarding the Auburn
agles request.
STREET GOMMITTEE
Councilman Petersen stated the committee had investigatec] the
etition presented by W. L. Fish regarding the opening of �d St. S.E
etween 21st 8 22nd St. S.E. . The Committee recommends the street
e left as is.
WATER COMMITTEE
Councilman Kammeyer stated the Water Committee has received
price from Mr. Cuddie for cutting timber on the Wast Hill :� '
Iso, a performance bond wiil be posted before work is started.
It was moved by Kammeyer and 2nd by Sonnemann that the Council
ccept the bid of Mr. Cuddie at $ 15.00 a thousand for Fir and $5.00
thousand for Hemlock and Cedar, with the following roll call vote
eing recorded: ' Aaby, yes; Petersen, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmo s,
' es; Sbnnemann, yes; Towner; yes; �aines, yes;
LIGHT COMMITTE£
It was moved by Gaines and 2nd by Towner that two 6000 lumen
I. ighte be installed on G St. S.E, between 12th & 17th St. S.E.
MOTION ;CARRIrED
POLICE COMMITTEE
It was moved by Sonnemann and 2nd by Aaby that the bid check '
f Valley Motors for the panel truc� be returned.
MOTION CARRIED
Councilman Sonnemann stated the Police Dept. has ordered a .
ew motorcycle as the old one is needing expensive repairs. . Inorcle
o secure a better price for the old motorcycle, Sonnemann,stated,
it is necessary to have the titie transferred immediately.
It was moved by Sonnemann and 2nd by Kammeyer that the City
lerk be instructed to sign over. the title to Montgomery Motorcycle '
o. upon proper receipt.
MOTION CARRIED
' IJATE�Q SUPT. REPORT
The VJater Supt: stated they were concerned about the disposal
lant durinq these heavy .rains. Equipment has been asked for incas
f a flood. ;
STREET SUPT, REPORT
No report
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Absent
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
No repor�G
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AUBURN WASHINGTON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21 1961
ORDINANCE �` 143C
It was moved by Sonnemann and . 2nd by Aaby that .Ordinance. �f1430
entitled, ',4N ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,.. WASHINGTONy APPROVING
AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS AND ,ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL IMPROVE
MENT DISTRICT N0. 137, WHICH DISTRICT HAS BEEN CREATED AND_ ESTABLIS ED
FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING A P��TION OF H1LEN"S PARK ADDITION
TO ,T,yEUCiTY OF AU6URN AND COUNTY TAX LOT N0. 103 IN SECTION 19,
TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 5 E.W.P�1, , ALl SiTUATE IN THE CITY OF
AUBURN,. �Y THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAINS AS PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE
NC. 1390 OF_ THE CITY OF AUBURN, ti+IASHINGTON, AND LEVYlyG AND
ASSESSING THE AMOUNT THEREOF AGAINST THE SEVERAI. LOTS, TRACTS,
PPFRCELS GF LAND, AND OTHER PROFERTY SHOWN ON SAID ROLL, be
' introduced and adopted with the following roll cali vote being
recorded: Aaby, yes; Petersen, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons,
yes; Sonnenann, yes; Towner, yes; Gaines, yes;
ORGINANCE n1431
it w�s moved by Kammeyer and 2nd by Petersen that Qrd,inance
,� 1431 , entitled, AfJ ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON,
- R�LATING TO AND PROVIDIi�G FOR TNE VACATION OF A PORTION� OF A
CERTAIN STRE�T IN THE CI�Y OF AUFUi2N, �e introduced and adopted
� with tne rollowing roll catl vote being recorded: Aaby, yes;
Peterseri, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes;
Towner, yes; Gaines, yes;
ORDINANCE # 1432 -
It was moved by Sonnemann and 2nd by Petersen that Ordinance
� 1432, entitfed, AN ORDI.NANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBUr�U, �JASHIIJ�TON,
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN THEI�IUNICIPAL BUILDING
DEFARTMENT OF THc CITY Or AUBURN, WAjHliuvTON, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY
�UNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE -0F THE CITY HALL BUILDING, be introduced
and adopted with the following roll ca11 vote being recorded:
Aaby,yes; Petersen, yes; Kammeyer, yes; . Fitzsimmons, yes;
Sonnemann, yes; Towner, yes; Gaines, yes; �
' ORDINANCE r� I433
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and 2nd by .Aaby that Crdinance
" 1433, entitled, AN ORDINANCcOF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON,
GRANTING A SPECIAL PRGPERTY USt FOR THE t;CiiVSTRUCTION OF A DUeLIEX
AP.ARTNitiJT ;BUILDING, be introduced and adopted with the foFlowing '
roll call vote being recorded: Aaby, yes; Petersen, yes; Kammeyer
yes; Sitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; lfowner, yes; Gaines, yes;
ORDINANCE �r1434
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and 2nd by Gaines that Ordir�ance
1434, entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON,
DECLARING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY TO EXIST AND AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIA-
IOy OF $700.00 FROM ^UNEXPENDED FUND"IN .THE "CURRENT EXeENSE
FUND^ TO PROV � Dc FOR AN EXPENSE ACCOUNT BF THE CITY TREASURER,
be intorudeed.
MOTIGN CARRIED
The City Attorney stated he woufd Iike to wait on the traffic
ordinance till the legislation is completed
T.he agreement between Rohr Aircraft and the City of Auburn is
not completed as .yet. '
' OLD BUSINESS
None
NEU! 3USINESS
None I
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CLAIMS
It was moJe'd by Kammeyer and 2nd by Aaby that the following
claims egainst the city, all having previously been passed and
signed ,6y the Finance Committee, be approved and the Ci.ty Clerk
be author.ized to draw warrants. in payment. �
CURRENT ERPENSE FUND ;�7977 to #3047 . $13,6.10 . 13
CcMETERY �153 to # l57 465.50
STREET r�2569 to #2578 . . 1 ,937. 54 .
WATER, r$1270 to # 1293 3,535.85 '
WATER CONSTRUCTION i�57 to #59 5,94A . 58
There being no further business to come b�Efore the City Council ,
the meet.ing was_ adjourned at 9:40 P.M, , subject to the call of
the Mayoh.
APPROVED TH16 '7 `� DAY OF �/2�/� • 19�
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