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Kent , Washington April 21, 1958.
Regular meeting of the City Council present Mayor Thornton,
Councilmen Curran, Parsons, Pozzi, Scott, Shaffer, Strain,
Woodworth;/.
Motion passed to approve the minutes of the last previous meet-
ing as printed.
Report of officers presented and by motion placed on file;
Mayor Thornton declared the hearing open on proposed annexation
by petition by the people west of the city limits and contiguous
thereto.
Mr. Enst Peterson spoke against the annexation, although he
resided outside of the proposed annexed area. Mr. Nelson of
Star Lake area and Mr. Prevost asked questions of fire protection
angles also out of the district.Mr. Dalman spoke for the
annexation. Mr. McManious spoke for the district and lives in
the proposed territory. Mrv. Fraizer spoke for the - annexation;
and resides in the boundary; Mr. Tom Peterson spoke against the
annexation and lives outside the area.Mr. Larry Gray -spoke against
the annexation and Silvia Pines, others spoke for and againsty
one letter received and read from Mr. West Morrill residence of
City-of Went, he was also against the annexation.
Motion made and passed to cut off the debate on -the hearing.
Motion made and passed to continue hearing to the next regular
,-meeting of the council May 5th. 1958 at $ Otclok P.M.
Motion passed to have the clerk write a letter to our Planners
and find out if there could be any unforseen difficulties in
the west side annexation.
Mr. Hauge appeared before the council and would like to have
his Plat Plan changed. Also stated in very strong words that
the water connection charge and main charge was very unjust.
Mr. Thatcher-explained to Mr. Hauge the reason why the charge
was being conducted now, and also the water chairman Mr. Curran
explained as to why-the charge had to be greater than it was
two years ago.The two explanations caused Mr. Hauge to ex-
plode in profane language, and still did not concur with the
water rate connection ordinance.
Mr. Thatcher explained more to Mr. Hauge , that the breaking
of the transmission main through his plat had not been paid for
as yet. after more heated discussion , Mr. Hauge agreed to pay
the damages.
Mr. Turner requested the use of septic tanks in the south end
of the Kent Hurst Addition., the City Engineer did not approve the
septic tank idea, and will run a smrvey for the sewer line, and
also prescribe the size of water line needed, this was dine by
motion passed by the council.
Councilman Scott reported that the maintenance work on the
Treatment Plant would be complete in a few days, and the plant
operator recommended that the city expend $750+00 for a change
in the digester system. Motion made by Mr. Scott to purchase a
,IMP mAt-er for $490.00 to handle solids up to TIR�`'11nd semen eights
inches, and the total cost to come out of maintenance to be
$ 750.00. motion carried.
Councilman Pozzi• reported on the Rond:;4t Perrips, and also
the Appleton sidwalks. - ,.
Councilman Shaffer reported—on, the �pz°crg ess bd1hg. made with I
the officials of the N.P.Railroad, widing Smith Street ;to connect
with Shinn; Moved battery box-at James Street ; and i7e.verse switbh#ig
ing from the North- instead of the south.
Councilman Curran Made a motion to have heaters put in pump
motors; also a. pressure switch on supply main, motion carried.
The name Kent to- be placed on the East Hill Water Tower
will be $ ft. lomg� C2ynd T3 Jf:,t,. .high,.f,`for, the `c,ostp of $140.00.
Councilman Strain reported on the progress of the street lights
to be installed, by the power company.
Mayor Thornton reported on the progress of the newly appointed
Legislative committee.
• continued;
continued;
Letter read from H .P.Pratt Company stating that they were
ready to have a meeting with the council to discuss the additional
bond issue for the water system. April 28th was set for the meeting.
Water waivers were discussed and persons out side the city limits
did not need to sign one if they are connected on a standard size
pipe line.
Ordinance No. 978 passed the vote of the council accepting deed
for street purposes.
Ordinance No. 979 declaring an emergency for current Expense
fund in the amount of $5,000.00 for planning program. Motion
carried.
Resolution No. 398 passed the vmte of the council to de-
clare an emergency and hold a hearing on Monday May 5th.
,at eight O' clock P.M. for $5,000.00 for the current Expense
fund for Planning purposes.
City Attorney read letter Mrom Mr. Haugen of Renton,an
Attorney for Mr. Tonelli, and request payment for. his re-
seeding and fixing the bridge. Motion passed to reject the
claim,
Mr. Sherwood the City Engineer requested of the council
to accept the new utility building as completed, so that
clearence from I.I.&.M.A. and Excise Division be submitted
and the Contractor be paid in the -thirty day period. Motion
made and passed to accept�ithe Engineer' s recomendation.
Motion made and passed to notify Mr. Harris that the
City would vacate his lot on R.R.Ave. the last day of May
1958.
Motion passed to instruct the clerk to get in tquch with
our Planners to see if they had ideas on the Library Site.
Mr. Sherwood explained the status of the annexation on
East Hill, that has been pending on additional signatures
to the petition.
CLAIMS ,PRESENTED AND ALLOWED AS FOLLOWS;
C4rrent Expense Claims 1,038.21
Water it412.19
Street It554.38
Garbage if 123.70
Sewer Revenue It 6.62
Library 77.0i
Park " 15.00
MEETING ADJOURNED;
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Mayor Chas. Bridges
City Clerk
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