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Home My WebLink About12-04-1962 Page 2575 v�v,�le� AUBURN WASHINGTON TUESDAY DECEMBER 4 1962 � Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn was called to order by Mayor Shaughnessy at 8:04 p. m. in the Council Chambers at the City Hall . Councilmen present: Aaby, Lea, Kammeyer, Fitzsimmons, Sonnemann, Knechtei , and Gaines. Minutes of the previous meeting held November 20, 1962 were ! approved as mailed: � BIDS_ Councilman Kammeyer reported on the decision of the Water. Committee & Councilman Aaby in aaarding the bids on schedules ii , III , IV. Councilman Kammeyer reported that W'.:,A; McCo�nachie • was awarded the bid on schedule II for $73,091 .98 and F. H. Fieid Const: was awarded the bid on scheduJe III for $55,383�38. He said that Schedule IV had been tabled until a later date pending receipt of new right-of-way figures. ,,: It was moved by Aaby and seconded by .Lea that Auburn Globe News be awarded the bid for LegaJ Advertising for the year . l963 , at $2.00 per 100 words, first insertion, $ I .60 per 100 words, subsequent insertions using S pt. type. Wordage to be computed on basis 6 words per line. The following roll cail vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Knechtel , yes; and Gaines, yes. MOTION CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE PETITION TO RESTRICT DOGS A petition signed by twelve property owners in the City of � Auburn requested the Council take some action to restrict or confine all the many dogs which are presently allowed to trespass f�eely and cause malicious and offensive damage. This petition was referred to the License Committee. Mayor Shaughnessy said he personally would like to see some definite and drastic action on that account. PARKING PROBLEM ON EAST MAIN STREET r1 4etter received from owners of Business Establishments on East Main Street requested the Council establish two hour parking on the. North side of Main Street between "E" and "F" Street. This letter was referred to the Street Committee. REVISION OF H.T. HUGHES ADDITION A ►etter from Alex Sonnichsen requested the Councii consider a revision of H. T, Hughes addition, and accept this revision subject to the approval of the planning Commission. This request was referred to the Planning Commission. ' REQUEST TO RENT CITY PROPERTY A letter from Mrs. Marvin Linder requested the City Council rent them a portion of City property located at 9th & "C" Street for a Christmas Tree lot from December Sth to December 26th i inclusive. � Attorney Smythe said the City Council cannot legally lease City property. It was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Aaby that in view of' the legal technicality the request of Mrs. Marvin Linder be denied. . MOTION CARRIED 334 � f�age 2576 ! � AUBURN WASHINGTON TUESDAY DECEMBER 4 1962 '°� � C APPLICATION FOR SIDE SEWER LICENSE : G�ENN ROCKEY An application foc Sade Sewer License was submitted to the Gouncil by Glenn Rockey accompanied by a check in the amount of $25.00 for a Side Sewer License and a Bond in the amount of $I ,000.00. It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Aaby that the Council approve the application for Side Sewer License as submitted by Glenn. Rockey. , � MOTION CARRIED PROGRESS ESTIPAATEJL. I .D. # 142 , A progress estimated on L. I .D. # 142 was submitted by Tom Bolton to the Council for approval . The amount due Glenn Rockey Const. Co. i.s $ 1918 .79. It was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Knechtel that the progress Estimate on L. I .D. #142 be accepted and the City Clerk be irs tructed to pay Glenn Rockey Const. Co. the amount of $ 1918.79 as specified iir progress report by Tom Bolton, VJater Superintendent. The following ro,ll call vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, ' yes; Sonnemann, yes; Knechtel , yes; and Gaines, yes. MOTION CARRIED REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY PROPERTY A letter from Shaughnessy & Company, Inc. proposed the purchase of properties adjacent to "B" Street Southeast and requested that tfie City of Auburn arrive at a price at which unused property in that � � 'location could be purchased. The property had been appraised at , $628 .35 and cons i sted .of a 20 _x _I_50 _ft. str i p runn i ng a I ong the 50 ' area required for Street purposes. ' It was moved by -�aines and seconded by Kammeyer that the 20' - x I50 ft. pice of property adjacent to "B" Street Southeast be declared surplus. ' MOTION CARRIED � It was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Fitzsimmons that this � property be sold to Shaughnessy & Company, Inc. for �628.35, and the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary Ordinance on - same. The fol' lowing roll , call vote was recorded: Aa6�r,, yes; Lea, yes; Gai��rvi ces; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Knechtel , yes; and 5 T� MOTION CARRIED CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Claim for Damages in amount of $6.00 was submitted to the Council by Bill G, Orock for damage to left front tire was read. This claim was referred to the Street Committee. ACCIDENT REPORT An accident report was read stating that a Police Car driven by Hugh R. Darby, Police Chief and a 1956 Ford Sedan driven by Edward � � Robertson were involved in a rear end collision damaging the patrol car in the amount of $200.00. . PROGRESS REPORT R. L. MOSS CONSTRUCTION C0 . A progress report submitted to the Council by Clinton W. Cote' , City Engineer showed the balance due R. L. Moss ConstruFtion Co. at this time less retained percentage as $2117.52 . It was moved by Lea and seconded by Kammeyer that the City Clerk be instructed to pay R. L. Moss Gonstruction Co. $2117. 52 from the Arterial Street Fund, as certified by Clinton Cote' , City Engineer. The following roll call vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kammeyec, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Knechtel , yes; and �aines, yes. MOTION CARRIED Page 2577 e7e75 AUBURN VdASHINGTON TUESDAY DECEMBER 4, 1962 " �'� PROGRESS REPORT ON L. I .D # 141 � � The progress report of Clinton W. Cote' , City Engineer, on L. I .D. #141 was read. SALE OF DAMAGED DOG WARDEN CAR Two bids were received for the purchase of the damaged Plymouth sedan formerly used as the Dog Warden Car, and they are as follows: ' AUBURN SALVA�E $25.00 EARL DECKER $30.00 It was moved by Gaines and seconded by Sonnemann that the bid be awarded to Earl Decker, foFmer pog Warden for the City of Auburn, for the amount of $30.00. The following roll call vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Knechtel , yes; and Gaines, yes. MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE Reverend Hossler, representative of the Auburn Ministerial Ass 'n requested a City Ordinance be established governing church signs to permit the erection of a more suitable and appealing direc- tionat sign within the city limits of Auburn. The change requested would make the size of the signs 18" by 24" instead of 6" by 32",: It was moved by Gaines and seconded by Lea that the Gity Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary Ordinance governing church signs in the City of Auburn. With the foliowing roll call vote being recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, . ' n6; Sonnemann, no; Knechtel , yes; and Gaines, yes. MOTION CARRIED Doctor George Nichelsen asked the Council when action would be taken on the request for the establishment of an L. I .D. on . "F" Street Northeast. He was informed that the Ordinance for the establishment of an L. I .D, on "F" Street Northeast would be brought before the Council for action later on in the meeting. Arthur Eaton told the Counci � that , he had stated the facts against the proposed L. I .D. on ^F" Street Northeast to establish �% the difference between need and desire. COMMITTEE REPORTS PURCHASING CAMMITTEE No Report FIRE COMMITTEE No Report ' ' LICENSE COMMITTEE No Report STREET COMMITTEE Councilman Lea reported that the Street Committee had granted free controlled parking from December 3rd through December 24th as requested by the Auburn Ghamber of Commerce. WATER COPAM I TTEE , No Report 336 c Page 2578 � �` AUBURN . WASHINGTON TUESDAY DECEMBER 4. 1962 '°°� � C LIGHT COMMITTEE It was moved by Gaines and seconcJed by Aaby that the following Street Lights be instalfed: . _ , I . New Installation - 20,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor A. Mercury Vapor at Enumclaw Highway & Dogwood B. Main gate of F.A.A, Building C. 910 Enumclaw Highway ' D, 8th 8 C Street, S,E. 2, Replace 6000 Lumen L. D. with 20,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor A , 17th & Enumclaw Highway B. M Street S.E. & Enumclaw Highway C. 1424 Enumclaw Highway D. 1322 Enumclaw Highway E. J Street S.E. & Enumclaw Highway • F. 12th & Enumclaw Highway G. 1120 Enumclaw Highway H. 1000 Enumclaw Highway I . 910 Enumclaw Highway J. 525 9th Street S,E. K. 9th & E Street S.E. L. 6th & G Street S.E. 3. Replace 2500 Lumen Open Reflector with 6000 Lumen- Light Directing Unit at 12th & H Street S.E. � 4. Remove Existing Street Light at Sth & C Street S.E. MOTION CARRIED POLICE COMMITTEE ' No Report WATER SUPERINTENDENT No Report STREET SUPERINTENDENT No Report CITY EN�INEER Clinton W. Cote' , City Engineer, reported that all paving' had been completed on the L. I .D.s this year. PLANNING DIRECTOR No Report - POLICE CHIEF No Report ORDINANCE N0. 1570 ' It was moved by Lea and seconded by Kammeyer that Ordinance No. 1570 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF A CERTAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF AUBURN BY THE .CONSTRUCTION OF ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER AND NECESSr1RY DRAINAGE FACILITIES ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PETITION SIGNED BY A MAJORITY OF THE AFFEGTED PROPERTY OWNERS AND FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK OF SAID CITY : A:ND A CERTIFICATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY, THAT A MAJORITY OF THE AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS HAVE SIGNED THE PETITIOIJ AND THAT ALL OF THE FACTS SET FORTH IN SAID PETITION ARE TRUE AND THAT THE ESTIMATED CAST TO THE PROPERTY WILL' NOT EXCEED THE LIMIT ESTABLISHED BY LAW, CREATING A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS L.1 .D, # 145 PROVIDING FOR THE NECESSARY PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS, PRESCRIBING THE MODE OF �AYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS AND CREATING A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTR�.CCT FUND.", be adopted with the following roll call vote being recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Knechtel , yes; and Gaines, yes. MOTION CARRIED Page 2579 a7e7 6 AUBURN , WASHINGTON TUESDAY DECEMBER 4, 1962 ORDINANCE N0. 1573 It was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Gaines that Ordinance, �No. I573 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF A CERTAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF /',UBURN BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIX- INCH ( 6") CAST IRON WATER MAINS ALL IN ACCORDANCE W1TH A PETITION SIGNED BY A MAJORITY OF THE AFFECTEDiPROPERTY OWNERS AND FILED.`.WITH THE CITY CLERK OF SAID CITY : AND A CERTIFICATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY, THAT A MAJORITY OF THE AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS HAVE SIGNED THE 1 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 ESTABLISHcD BY LAW, CREATING A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO BE KNO'rIN AS L. I .D. # 146, PROVIDING FOR THE NECESSARY PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS, PRESCRIBING THE MODE OF PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS AND CREATING A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FUND", be introduced and adopted with the following roll call vote being recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Knechtel , yes; and Gaines, yes. MOTION CARRIED . ORDINANCE N0. 1574 � It was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Fitzsimmons that . Ordinance No. 1574 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATE 1�JITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, FOR OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES AND OTHER MUNIGIPAL PURPUSES: �, DECLARING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY TO EXIST AND RPPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $19,000.00 FROM THE "PARKING METER FUND" OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, ON A LOAN BASIS, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR SAID ACQUISITION.", be introduced. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE N0. 1575 ' , It was moved by Gaines and seconded by Sonnemann that Ordinance No. 1575 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, W�SHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF AUEURN, WASHINGTON.", be introduced. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION N0. 113 - It was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Gaines that Resolution No. 113 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF �35,000.00 IN THE WATER- SEWER FUND Or THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CAST IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF SAID CITY. ", be introduced and adopted with the � following roll call vote being recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, yes; Kammeyer, yes; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; Knechtel , yes; and Gaines, yes. MOTION CARRIED OLD BUSINESS Attorney Smythe stated he had sev.eral easements and deeds ' to the city for filing including: A Right-of-way Easement from Virgii and Ann Swanson and Clarence and Myra H. Swanson for a trunk • sewer line; a quit claim deed from Virgil and Ann Swanson and Clarence and Myra Swanson for land for street purposes; two quit , claim deeds from Herman and Emma Goudy. for land for Street purposes and a quit claim deed from Otisl E. Love, Jr. and Opal A. Love for for land for street purposes. It was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Sonnemann that the City Attorney be instructed to record the deeds and easements. � MOTION CARRIED 33� o x Page 2580 ' � C"r AUBURN WASHINGTON TUESDAY DECEMBER 4 1962 � C NEW BUSINESS It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Aaby that two hou� parking be established on the North side of East Pdain Street between "E" Street and "F" Street. . The following coll call vote was recorded: Aaby, yes; Lea, no; Kammeyer, no; Fitzsimmons, yes; Sonnemann, yes; " Knechte(, no; and Gaines, no. MOTION LOST it was moved by Kammeyer and seconded by Gaines that this request ' be referred to the Street Committee and an additionai member appointed by the Mayor, and the committee be given power to act. MOTION CARRIED Mayor. Shaughnessy appointed Councilman Gaines to the Street Committee giving the committee power to act. It was moved by Lea and `seconded by Aaby that the City Cbuncil write / a letter to our school board and other school boards in the surrounding rarea giving our support to the establishment of a J'unior College in this area. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Lea that the City:•Attorney draw up the necessary ,Ordinance changing the meeting nights of the Councii from the Ist and 3rd Tuesdays to the Ist and 3rd Mondays of the month. MOTION CARRIfD CLAIMS It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Kammeyer that the following claims against the city, all having previously been passed and signed ' by the Finance �ommittee, be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to draw warrants in payment. MOTION CARRIED -; L. I .D. # 141 OSI thru 053 . 82.64 L.J .D. # 142 002 thru 005 1918.79 Arterial Street 004 2177.52 Curre.nt Expense 2315 thru 2422 23802.53 . Cemetery 683 thru 690 � 540.87 � Water 2737 thru 2781 50118.28 Street 3795 thru 3820 2402.34 Library 1940 thru 1967 2439.66 There being no further business to come before the Council the ' meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p. m. subject to the call of the Mayor. APP ED THIS �� DAY OF 19 �i � , - i Clerk � M A Y