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? Kent , Washington July , 7, 1958.
Regular meeting of the City Council present Mayor Thornton,
Councilmen Curran, Parsons, Scott, Shaffer, Strain, Woodworth.
Minutes' approved as printed of the last regular meeting.
Report of Officers; '
Glen Sherwood City Engineer reported to the council, that
he would recommend that 4th. Ave. " the Part through
Sandwicksts Addn." would be accepted. Motion made aid passed
to accept that part of fourth ave. as a city street.
Councilman Woodworth recommended to the council that
the list of Street signs for the various areas be accepted.
and by motion made by Woodworth was passed.
Councilman Scott reported on the garbage 'truck that the
Garbage Department tried out and said it worked very well.
also read a letter from Mr. Sherwood in regard to the West
from State Ave: on the south side of Pioneer to the alley
this improvement of the street has been delayed' for some
time while waiting for the final word on the fight of way,
this of course was in no way the fault of the Contractor,
the Engineer Mr. Sherwood recomended that the contract be
accepted as complete provided that the Contractor be re-
gmired to post a certified check in the amount of $500.00
to guarantee completion of work, this action is requested
at this time so as the State Excise Tax , the I.I.&.M.A.
can be exp6ditJed at a sooner date.
Councilman Shaffer Made a' motion to place the Association
of Washington Cities " decision on Annexations in progress
and before a bond issue is actual passed by ordinance for
sale of Bonds" place on file. carried.
Shaff@r also requested the clerk to send for a list of
material on Urban Renewal.
Shaffer also made a motion for the Engineer to attend a
meeting, in Seattle, and carried.
Councilman Shaffer also moved and passed to send a letter
to Mayor Gordon Clinton of Seattle , and thank him for the
reports of Brown and Caldwell.
Councilman Shaffer made a report on the meeting of the
council, with the Planners, and Mr. McKay District Engineer
of the Highway Department, at this meeting the Mayor and
Council, Planning Commission and our City Engineer submitted
ideas on the Thru-Way. the next meeting the State will sub-
mit what they can give us.
Councilman Curran reported that he was going to have a
meeting with the County Commissioners on the extension of
4th. ave. to the north.
Councilman Strain reported to the council that hi� would
have a plan' for Mercury-Vapor Lights by the middle of August.
Councilman Parsons reported to the council. on the meeting
with the Library Board, the State Librarian, and the County
Beard, this meeting was conducted by Councilman Woodworth.
Parsons requested of the Kent Library Board to have a
Budget submitted at this meeting this they had, bot# Outlay
and operating.
Councilman Parsons moved that we take action to night -only
on the proposed Capital Expenditure Budget and that we give
tentative approval provided that any floor plans for the
proposed Library and drawings have the approval of the State
Librarian before calling for bids and start of .Construction.
I further move that we procees immediately to provide for
the issuance and sale of the General Obligation bonds and
upon completion of the sale of these bonds and net proceeds
are determined that the board be requested to submit a re-
vision to its budget as necessary for final approval.
I further move that the Library Board agree as a condition
of the final approval of the Capital Expenditure Budget to
submit for Council approval all building plans and Uidsp the,
three above motions duly made and passed, 6 yes and 0 no.
Mr. Meadowcroft president of Library Operations, surestQd
that the council take options on Library sites. Motion passed
to have Mr. Meadowcroft take option on grounds for Library.
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continued;
Councilman Curran reported on the meeting the members of
the council had with them, and stated that the Obrien
members would like to have an other meeting, so July 14th.
at the City Hall $;P.M. was set, for ameeting with all the
members of the Obrien Water Systelp/
Curran also reported that he would have information of
theautter resources permits. also made a report and re-
commendation for to continue on with the gauging at the
Rock Creek Station for an' other year, Motion passed to
allow $650.00 for the recording fees.
Motion made by Councilman Curran to allow payment to
Hill & Ingman Engineers for the amount of $1,049.62 ,and
to deduct the cost of repairing the main in the canyon,
some $59000Opand delete Ranny Well Claim for $320.00.
Councilman Strain made an amendment to the motion that
the Ranney well engineering claim be allowed.Motion made to
table Motion and Amendment, lost for the lack of a second.
Chair called for a vote on the amendment lost 4 to 2.Motion
to -table motion lacked for a second.Motion made to recess
for five minutes on the matter. Session reconvened Council-
man Curran made a motion to pay the Engineers less $320.00
motion carried Strain voting ney.
Letter read from the Library Board stating their vote on
King County Library activity , they voted to rule their own
Library three to Two. Motion passed to place on file.
Letter read from Operation Library. Motion passed to place
on file.
Letter from Washington Cities Assn, . placed on file.
Letter from Rotary Club stating that they were behind the
council on the Planning Program. Motion to place on file.
Letter read from Jbhn Fournier in regard to a three day
conferance. Councilman Strain and Pozzi was appointed as
a committee to 'work on the conferance.
Mayor Thornton announced a hearing opened on Miller' s
Northern View 3rd. Addn. no one raised objections to the
acceptance of the plat so the hearing was declared closed.
Ordinance was read and by motion passed to table for two
weeks; on account of the transmission main not being
located in the easement .
Motion by Councilman Woodworth to have the Fire Chk&f
attend the Washington Fire Chief' s Convention in Chahalis
July 23rd.
Motion made for the City Attorney to start condemnation
proceedings on a piece of property near the river by
Auburn, where the Raney Co. drilled a test hole. Amendment
to the motion to have the Attorney establish the boundries,
and investigate cost, and recommend a Firm of Attonneys
for Council.Amendment carried; Vote on Motion, than motion
was withdrawn.
Motion passed to have City Engineer with the help of Hill
and Ingman locate the land and the land west of the lot to
the river.
Motion for City Attorney to contact Council that is qual-
ified in condemnation procedure and report back at the next
meeting.
Councilman Parsons requested all wage increases be in by
July 15th.
Letter read from Attorney General requesting the city to
make charges for water to the various depprtments.
Motion made to proceed as in the past.
Motion for City -Attorney to get releases for water main
in Armscrest Addn: No. two.
Motion made to collect $64.00 from Hauge for damage to
water transmission main. Motion made to table motions, and
carried.
Motion passed to have the clerk write a letter to Mr.
Fournier saying that the council is in favor of the three
day conference .
Motion passed to have the Committee that was appointed
work with Mr. Fournier.
Mr. Thatcher reported on his findings on the culvert on
Dean Street that is in question and explained to the council
various approches to the situation. Motion made to refer
continued.
continued;
the letter of request on the culvert to Councilman Curran. for
further studty for the remedy `of the water on Mr. Calverts
property, motion did not pass for lack of a second.
I hereby move that the City Engineerts Change Order No. 1
of work done by the contractor Russ Davis Concrete Construction
Co of Tacoma on Contract II in Local Improvement District No.
237 of the City, be accepted and approved; that the city issue
warrants on Local Improvement District No. 237 Fund of the city
in the amount .of 227.70 to provide funds to pay such .estimate;
that:. said warrants be in the following numbers and denominations;
Warrant ,#59 $227.70
be dated July 7t 1958 , be r4ade payable to Grande & Co. , Inc.
of Seattle,- Washington, and bear interest at the rate of 4.66%,
per annum; that the proceeds of the sale of such warrants be
credited to "Local Improvement District No. 237 Gonstruction
Fund" of the city created by its Resolution No. 387, and be used
to pay such contractor.
The above motion made by Scott , seconded by Parsons—was
duly adopted by vote of 6 ,yes; 0 , no.
I hereby, move that the City Engineert s Estimate .No. 2'. of work
done by the contractor Rainier Asphalt Paving Go. of Renton,
on Contract 1 in Local Improvemqnt DTstricto. or trie My be
accepted and approved; that the city issue warrants on Local
Improvement District No. 237 Fund of the city in the amount of
$7,479.67 to provide funds to pay such estimate ; that said
Warra ts-15 e in the following numbers and denominations:
Warrant No. 51 12000.00 Warrant No. 55 1,000.00
Warrant No. 52 1,000.00 Warrant No. 56 1 ,000.00
Warrant No. 53 1112000.00 Warrant No. 57 12000.00
Warrant No. 54 il)000.00 Warrant No. 58 479.67
be dated July 7, 1958, be made payable to Grande & Go. , Inc. of
Seattle , Vas ing on, and bear interest at the rate of 4.60f per
annum; that the . proceeds of the sale of such warrants be
credited to "Local Improvement District No. 237 Construction
Fund" of the city .created by its Resolution No. 387, and be used
to pay such contractor.
The above motion made by Scott , seconded by Woodworth was
duly adopted by vote of 6 , yes; 0, no.
PAYR011' AND CLAIMS PRESENTED AND"ALLOWED AS FOLLOWS:
Payroll for June $14,319.27
Current Expense Claims 87$.40
Water 2,308.12
Street " 1,317.97
Sewer Revenue " 698.61
Garbage " 192. 52-2
Park 'f 1,666.64
Parking Meter " 59.20
Water G;onstruction " 3$,138.15
L;abrary " 6$.47
MEETING ADJOURNED:
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Mayor Chasq Bridges
-yity Clerk
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