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Home My WebLink About04-04-1961 age 2333. . . Regu 1 ar meet i ng of the C i ty Counc i I of the C it y of Auburn he I d t 8:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the City Hall . The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shaughnessy. ' . Counci (men Present: Aaby, Petersen, Kammeyer, 'Fitzsimmons, . Sonnemann, Towner, Gaines. Counti:lmen Absent.: None. The minutes were 8pproved as mailed. � PUB�IC HEARING None 81DS The foliowing bids were opened on the Timber located in the Coal ' reek Watershed; bid prices are per thousand board 'feet: Nelson W. Ulery, 3221 Academy Drive, Auburn - Alder $II .00; aple $11 .00; Hemloek $20.00; Fir $46.55. Norman 8 Roy Cuddie of Sumner - Alder $10.00; Maple $10.00; emlock $IO.00; Fir $35.08. Art Knight, 5806 West Spokane Seattle, Wn. - Alder $5.00• aple $5. 10; Hemlock $12.25; Fir �28�85 (price for white fir �12.25) . Chester K . Edwards Rt. 2, Box 570, Sumner - Alder $25.0,0; apfe $25.00; Hemlock �25.00; Fir $27.50. These bids were referred to the Water Committee. " +tt��rra+r*rs One bid was received on the Maintainer: Cafdwell Machinery Co. , , 614 - 8th Ave. NW, Seattle 7, Wn. - o� a M-52 Huber Warco Maintain r. e�,pr,ice, plus tax, less trade- in $7413.60. A 5°�� bid bond was en- losed; delivery approx . 30 days. A . motion was made by Towner and 2nd by Petersen that the bid be , urned over to the Street Committee and another Councilman be ap- ointed giving the committee�:power to act. __ ... _ ._ The Mayor appointed George Aaby to act with the committee. MOTION CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE , � � � CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION The City Cierk read a letter from the Civil Service Commission isting changes in the New Auburn Civil Service Commission Rules � eguletions reviewed with members of the City Council , Fire Dept. nd Police Dept . It was moved by Petersen and 2nd by Kammeyer that the Council pprover.;the new Civil Service rules with the foFlowing changes: I , Minimum height of firemen 5' 6" and 130 Fbs in weight: 2, Maximum age for eligibility for fire chief exam shall be 55 . years of age. 3. Maximum ages for Civil Service Promotional Requirements shalf not apply to present established members bE��the Fire and ' Police Departments. MOTION CARRIED AUBURN BUSINESS AND PRO- FESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB ' A letter was read froms the Auburn Business & Professional omen's Club requesting permission to install a banner at the inter- ection of East Main and At�burn Ave. advertisfing their °Show Case 61 o be held April 29 a�d 30. It was moved by Petersen and �2nd by Kammeyer that this request b ranted. ' MOTION CARRIED The City Clerk was instructed to write a letter granti �g this rganization's �equest. . Page 2334 . AUBURN WASHINGTON TUESDAY APRIL 4 . 1.961 CLARK-COLEMAN & ASSOCIATES The City Clerk stated that the monthly report from Clark-Colema & Associates had been rece,ived and is .on file. DON ALLISON 8 ASSOCIATES The City Cierk read a progress report from Don Allison & Assoc. certifying that ail electrical work on the Fire Station project has been completed and that $400 being retained by the City is now due c;� the contractor, Lo�e Bros. Construction Co. ft was moved by Towner and 2nd by Kammeyer that a warrant� be ' drewn on the Cumulative Reserve Fund #2 to pay the $400 retained. MOTION CARRIED ARCHIE FRY The City Clerk stated she had received a work progress report on Alterations to the City Hall from Archie Fry, Project Architect. Payment #2 is now due the contractor, Calhoun Construction Co. . in the amount of $13,427.36. It was moved by Sonnemann and 2nd by Kammeyer that this be pai ; MOTION CARRIED. AUBURN JR. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A letter was read by the City Clerk from the Auburn Jr. Chamber of Commerce in regard to the three tree planters placed. on Main St. The letter requested permission of the Council to place approx. 60 , of these as part of state beautification for Centucg."11 . Ken Graybeal represented the Chamber stating that these planters ; would be a good basis for Christmas decorations as well as proyidin year-round street beautification for years to come. It was moved by Towner and 2nd by Kammeyer that the City Attor- ' . ney be instrueted to draw up an ammendment to the present ordinanc permitting the Jaycees request. MOTION CARRIED A map of the proposed placing of these pla�ters was shown. Mayor Shaughnessy appointed Councilman Gaines to work with the Jaycees. , ALEX SONNICHSEN The •City Clerk read a request from Alex Sonnichsen that he be gcanted a :Special Property Use Permit to add a professional engin r's office to his property at Sth and G St. SE. A draaing was attache . This request was referred to the Pla�ning Commission. RICHARD M. �YNDE The City Clerk read a letter with a blueprint attached, re- questing the Council 's approval of the revision of Lynde Estates which now aonform to FHA specifications. � This request was referred to the Planning Commission. GREEN ACRE REST HOME - The City Clerk read a petition to rezone property at 414- 17th , SE from R-2 Residential to Special Property Use for a rest home. The petition was referred to the Planning Commission. G. E. ODEGARD The City Clerk read a petition to rezone the 6. E. Odegard ' property neer the intersection of the W. Valley Highway and Cemeter Rd. from R- I Residential to R-4 Multiple Family Dwelling. The p5tition was referred to the Planning Commission. E. JENNINGS BEAR� The City Clerk read a petition signed by some 28 residents and Page 2335 AUBURN . WASHINGTON TUESDAY APRIL 4 . 1961 presented 6y E. Jennings Beard, Optionors, of the property near the intersection of 3rd an8 A St. NW, requesting rezoning of that pro- perty from A-4 to P-I . This request is in regard to the building of a new post off.ice at this location. The petit'ion was referred to the Plann.ing Commission. , COMMITTEE REPORTS FURCHASING COMMITTEE It was moved by Aaby and 2nd by Kammeyer that the City Clerk Call .for Bids _to ,be opened April I8, 1961 , for the printing of .300 booklets of ioning ordinance # 1428 and 100 maps of the City of Aub rn. ' . MOTION CARRIED FIRE COMMITTEE No . report LICENSE COMMITTEE No report STREET COMMITTEE No report WATER COMMITTEE No report LIGHT COMMITTEE Councilman Gaines reported that Puget Sound Power and ilight will change from an open .reflector to a light directing type of light near the Presbyterian Church . POLICE COMMITTEE Councilman Sonnemann made a motion, and Kammeyer 2nd, that the bid check of Scarff Motors be returned on the, purchase of a new Police car. MOTION CARRIED , WATER SUPT. REPORT No report . STREET SUPT. REPORT George Blinn reported that the Cleanup project is 95°� complete and that he hopes to finish by the evening of April S, 1961 . The Mayor requested that the newspapers and radio make public that all residents are to keep alleys in good condition and free of obstacJes to traffic. ENGINEER'S REPORT George Schuler reported on the meeting of the State Highway Dept. with residents of the West Hill area. The State will change the light at Gallagher's corner back to stop and go, as the residen s requested, The Dept. requested the City install two mercury- vapor Iights at this intersection. The Mayor referred this to the Light Committee. POLICE CHIEF � No report. FIRE CHIEF No. report. ' AUDIENCE ' Two re§idents of the �fest Hill Area expressed thanks to the ouncil for their part in effecting the change of the light at Gall - gher's Corner. ORDINANCE #�438 � It was moved by Petersen ard 2nd by Aaby .that Ordinance #1438 ntitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN�WASHINGTON, DECLARING PUBLIC EMERGENCY TO EXIST AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $7,413.60 ROM "UNBUDGETED FUNDS IN THE STREET DEPARTMENT" TO PROVIDE NECESSA Y UNDS . FRO THE PURCHASE OF A. MAINTAINER FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT OF HE 'CITY OF AUBURN, be introduced with the following roll call vote eing recorded: Aaby, yes; Petersen, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmon , yes; Sonnemann, yes; Towner, yes; Gaines, yes. Rage 2336 AUBURN - WASH.I NGTON _ : - . . . _ TUESDAY- - �-APRI L-4 196i - RESOLUTION #71 �x It was moved by Kammeyer and 2nii by Towner that Resolution �7( � ' � entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN WN. AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREaSURER TO USE UP TO $20,000:00 FROM dNY FUNDS AS MAY BE AVAILABLE TO MEET THE PAYMENTS OUTSTANDING ON CURRENT EXPENSE WARRANTS UNTIL SUFFICIENT FUNDS BECOME: AVAIL�IBLE IN THE CURRENT EX , PENSE FUND, be introduced and adopted' with the following roll call vote being recorded: Aaby, yes; Petersen, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitz simmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Tow�er, yes; Gaines, yes. t OLD BUSINESS Councilman Gaines asked the City Engineer what progreee had . been made on the opening of "C" �St. Schuler reported that p�ogree was being made with the exception of one obstacle. � NE'vJ BUSINESS The City Attorney stated that the alley behind .Officer Neufang s property between 3rd and 4th St. NE and "K" - °M° Sts. has not bee maintained for the past two years and also noted that according to City records the land, had been conveyed to the City and is Municip I property. The Mayor referred this to the Street Committee. � . . . . . . . .r.r..*.*�*i�* .� , ' � Mayor Shaughnessy stated the :North city entrence with historic I L monuments wes nearing completion. (3no,,,.�.a„ -y»�,..w�..c,,i-�dsco....tti.G„ , i,t,;was noted that everything at this site to date has been don ated and �that the City has had no expense thus far. It was moved by �ai_nes and 2nd 5y Sonnemann thaL the Park Dept be . i �structed to take .over this site and provide 'care for this. are . , MOTION CARRIED CLAIMS It was-'moved by Toivner and 2nd by Fitisimmons that the follow- ing claims, all having. previously been passed and signed by the Finance Committee; be approved and the City Clerk be instructed to drew. war,r8nts in, payment: , � CURRENT EXPENSE �8234 'to.#8361 . $22,751 . 19 � . _ CEMETERY #172 to # 186 $ 852.95' � �� STREET - #2628 to #2666 $ 4; 137.66 WATER �-��G357 to # 1399 $ 5,610. f3 WATER CONSTRUCT'ION #66 $ 9,644: 17 ' � . � LIBRARY � # 1391 to #1415 $ 1 ,634.36 JA6L CONSTRUCTION #4 to #6 $13,881 . 19 GUMULATIVE RESERVE � . FUND �2 ' #6 $ 400.00 , There be'ing no further business to come before the Council , the meeting was, adjourned at 9 PM, subjec,t , to the cAII of the 'Mayor., " APPROVED �THIS /�z'�` DAY OF � g • • � <iy�" . � CITY CLERK � � . ' ( ��c�ee � � - � -_ ' �I