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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-05-1961 Page 2375 AUBURN,. WASHI:NGTON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 'S, 1961 Regular meetina of the City Council of the City of Auburn; held at 8 :00 P..M, in the :Council Chambers at the City Hail.. i. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shaughnessy. � Councilmen peesent : Aaby, Petersen, Kammeyer, Fitzsimmons, Sonnamann, Towner, and Gaines . The clerk read a correction in the minutes as mailed and with the change, the minutes of the previous meeting held August 15, 1961 , were approved. PUBLIC HEARING The meeting was open for hearing on the public improvement ' program for city' streets in Auburn as announced at the last meeting and as published. Glenn Rupert asked about the nature of the improvements as they would affect "M" street, and if their wou,l,d be an.y .cost to the adjoining property owners . Schuler stated the width of the street was ample and the city did not anticipate taking additional property for the right-of,way. He also stated they would like to have property _ owner participation for curbs and gutters in order that the available funds couid cover more frontage. The work on "M^ stree was scheduled for 1963. Sonnemann asked if there was to be two traffic lanes plus parking. Schulec said that there would be two traffic lanes plus parking until traffic rose to such an extent that four lanes would be necessary. At that time the parking area would be used for th2 additional two lanes. , Sonnemann suggested that restricted parking during certain hours might be a solution if traffic increased. There being no more discussion on the public hearing, it was moved by Kammeyer and 2nd by Petersen that the city attorney be directed to draw up the necessary resolution for completion of the arterial, thoroughfares plan. MOTION CARRIED , B1 DS None CORRESPONDENCE Petitions were read from property owners asking for creatio of a Local lmprovement District for: asphaltic concrete paving on Knickerbocker Drive, Hi -Crest Drive and Aaby Drive; asphaltic concrete paving, shoulder and drainage work in the same area and construction of cement concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk and asphaltic concrete street surfacing on 0 st. S. E, between Second and Third Streets S,E, It was moved by Towner and 2nd by Petersen that the city attor,ney be instructed to draw up the city ordinance in regard to these petitions, and that the City C1erk call for bids on it : MOTION CARRIED A petition was received from Mr. Leo A , Crossler requesting that the zonino of property at 3240 Enumciaw Hiahway be rezoned from R-Z Non Cont. to C- I . This petition was reterred to the Planning Commission . A petition was received from O .R. Chase requesting that the � zoning of property lying in the incorporate limits of the City of Auburn designated 1156 Enumclaw Highway be rezoned from R-3 to C-3 , A petition was received from property owners of property abutting Third Street S.E. between "M" street S. E, and "R" Street S.E , requesting the city to repair damage to the street caused by .the Iaying of drainaoe tile. This matter was referred to the Street Committee A letter was received from Francis Gauthier asking for a var:iance from code. She wished to erect a duplex or a fourplex on her property at 3rd & Division N ,W. PaQe 2376 AUBU_RN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 5r 1961 RAINIER GIOVE COMPANY A letter was received from the Rainier Glove Company asking that consideration be given to limiting parking to a 2 hour period on the South side of Second Street Southeast from "B" Street Southeast westecly to the alley. This matter was ref'erred 'to the Street Committee. GEORGE E. .HUENERGARDT A letter was received from George E. Huenergardt requesting the City of Auburn pay $ 15, on his ' car which was damaaed when his wife was turning the corner on 6th Street heading South on "M" Street. The letter stated the �street sunk under the right front wheel . causing the damage. It ,was moved by Aaby and 2nd by Kammeyer that the letter be . turned over to the Insurer, and that the matter be referred to the street committee. - MOTION CARRIED CLARK-COLEMAN & ASSOCIATES A letter was received by Clark-Coleman &� Associates billing the City for services rendered in amount of $I ,000 . It was moved by Kammeyer and 2nd by Fitzsimmons that the above biil of $I ,000 be paid. The motion passed with the followin roll call vote being recorded, Aaby, yes; Petersen, yes; Kammeye�, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Towner, yes; and Gaines, ye PHIL ASPINWALL . A letter was received from Phil Aspinwall requesting permission to install a U .G.N , banner across Main Street as i � orevious years ' for the period of September 10, through October 20, 1961 . It was moved, by Kammeyer and 2nd by Fitzsimmons that .permissi n be 'so granted. MOTION CARRIED ARCHIE FRY A . letter was received from Archie Fry, Architect reques_ting payment o.f a bill in the� amount of $287 .04 .for alterations made to the. City HeIF Jail facility. It was moved by Sonnemann and •2nd by Gaines that payment; of $287.04 be made. The motion passed with the following roll call vote being recorded, Aaby, yes; Petersen, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, ,yes; Sonnemann, yes; Towner, yes; and Gaines, yes. MOTION CARRiED COMMITTEE REPORTS PURCHASING No Report ' . FIRE t No Repo�t LICENSE No Report STREET No Report WATER It was moved by Kammeyer and 2nd by Fitzsimmons that the amount of $3,085.00 be paid Richard E. Wolff, Consulting Enqineer from the Sewer Cumulative Reserve Fund. Motion passed with the following roll call vote being recorded, Aaby, yes; Petersen, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Towner, yes; and Gaines, yes. , It was moved by Kammeyer and 2nd by Petersen that the City lerk call for Fiids for a Sewec Rodding machine. M4T I ON-CARRJ.EQ Page 2377 AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 5 • 1961 No Report LIGHT - POLICE The police report was referred to Chief Ludwig who said tha they were now occupying the new Police Jail , and that they were planning an Open House for the pubiic on Saturday. �rJATER SUPT. Water Supt. Bolton reported that Mr. Edwards operations had t been closed down for three weeks, but had been resumed and would be finished within the next three weeks. The total timber sales to date have amounted to $34,645.91 . He also said that there should be at least $5000. more from the sale of timber in this area. At this time Kammeyer suggested that something be done in regard to the work being done by Mr. Ulery and that it be determined if Ulery expects to complete the work agreed to in his contract. This matter was referred to Mr. Kammeyer. ENGINEER No Report R.D, EDWARDS A card was received from R. D, Edwards, Manager of Pacific Telephone Northwest, stating that their cost engineers were studying the question of extended-area service to Seattle now. He wi ► I let us know of the results of tfiis study. � OLD BUSINESS Kammeyer asked that a report be made by the Street Committe ' � in regard to the petition for an LID on surfacing Skyway Lane. Schuler reported for•;the Street Committee saying that they are working with the property owners to bring the street up to the proper grade, Towner stated that he had gone over the work perso ally. Councilman Gaines asked what was to be done with the former police office. Mayor Shaughnessy said that the City Attocney had mentioned that he might want to use the office. It was also brought up that the Civil Service migh't use some of the extra spa e. It was felt there .would be enough space left over for a small meeting room, NEW BUSINESS None CLAIMS � It was moved by Kammeyer and 2nd by Petersen that the following clai.ms against the city, all having previously been passed and signed by the Finance Committee, be approved and tiie Cit,y C'lerk be authorized to draw warrants in payment. CURREI9T EXPENSE #9243 thru 9378 $18;759.55 STREET 2939 thru 2966 3,457.38 ' WATER 1697 thru 1747 7�gg7,gg CEMETERY 281 thru 291 828 ,7g JAIL CONSTRUCTION 12 287.04 PARKIN6 METER : j ,pp0.00 LIBRARY - i1533 thpu 1543 1 , 195.44 Tliere being no further business to come before the Council the. meeting was adjourned at 8 :35 P.M , subject to the call of the Mayor. APP�VED THIS l �I �DAY OF___,'�-'L'��zL � ,Ic� L l � � � L''� �� " CITY CLERK ( ✓ � MAYOR