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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 06/18/1962 Kent, Washington June 18, 1962 Regular meeting of the City Council, present: Mayor Thornton, Councilmen: Bovell, Mooney, Strain, Pozzi, Woodworth and Durand. Minutes of the last meeting approved as printed. Reports of officers: Clerk, Treasurer and Budget, presented and placed on file. WATER District 75 : City Engineer Sherwood reported he had received a let- ter from Philip Al. Botch, consulting engineer for Water District 75, requesting permits to construct water mains along the follow- ing rights-of-way: From Ta Size PSH #1 400T South of 5.252nd S. 252nd g" 30th Ave S. S. 240th St. 500t So of Kent- Des Moines Road 12" Crossing at So. 252nd Street This request was denied at the last Council meeting and a new request is now being made for the crossing at S. 252nd. Councilman Pozzi moved that this be referred to the Water Committee seconded and when opened for discussion, Councilman Strain stated it could be settled at this meeting. The crossing at 252nd could be granted to satisfy the people at Salt Air Hills. He also said there were people in the audience who could explain this further. Doug Smith, attorney for District 75 , said the granting of these permits would improve the water circulation, thus making the water better and not so contaminated for the people in Salt Air Hills. City Attorney Thatcher pointed out that if the City does grant these permits, it would have, in no way, any bearing on the law suits now existing between the City and Water District 75. Mr. Smith concurred with this. Fred Holtman; president of the Salt Air Hills Community Club, spoke on the pollution of the water in his area. He stated that the water contains an excess amount of iron, a condition which has existed for three years, and he hoped the City could get together with District 75 and grant this request. Another man from the same area stated he had eight children, one of whom had been sick. The doctor stated his illness had been due to the excess amount of iron in his drinking water, since it is difficult for a small child to throw this off. Mr. Frazier stated he hoped the City would not grant this request to District 75, as they have made many promises in the past, and have taken no action. Motion was made, duly seconded and passed to grant the request for these permits. Federal Gov't: Councilman Strain reported the Federal Gov't had approved the grant of $30,000 for study of the Clark Springs source and other facilities for water in the Kent area. Icy Creek Option: Councilman Strain made the motion to exercise proper notice to purchase the Icy Creek tract from Mr. J. R. Throckmorton, upon which we have held an option. This was sec- onded by Councilwoman Bovell, and passed, with Councilman Mooney voting nay. Clark Springs: A letter was read from Mr. Uhlman, attorney for Mr. G.H. Lockner of 1600 llth Ave W. in Seattle, who is the owner of land adjacent to Clark Springs. He is interested in buying approximately one-half acre of the land the City owns there. Referred to the Water Committee, HHFA: A letter was received from the HHFA stating they had approved an advance not to exceed $30,000 to aid in financing the cost of planning for improving the water department. Referred to the Water Committee. Federal Way School: Councilman Strain moved the Federal Way School be instructed they will have to hook up to Kent Water. Motion duly seconded and passed. POLICE Councilman Woodworth announced that nine policemen_ had attended a firearms school in Renton. REZONE Mayor Thornton announced the hearing open on the Baird rezone, R-3 to C-3. This property is located in the Roadside Inn area. There were no objections, and the hearing was declared closed. Ordinance 1133 permitting the rezone was read, and by motion duly seconded and passed. BID Councilman Strain moved for the Lake Fenwick LID 244 bid to be a- AWARD warded to Tristate Construction Co for $19,733,79, plus $936 for hydrants, plus 600 lesslper lineal foot on Item 4 of this bid, as stated in their letter of June 4th. Motion duly seconded and passed. BOY SCOUTS A letter was received from Mr. Sumner, Green River District, expressing the appreciation of the Boy Scouts to the City for permitting them to have their annual Funforall here. Councilman Strain moved a letter be written, commending the Scouts on the excellent condition in which they left the park. TRAFFIC A letter was read from Ed Sipes, chairman of the Planning Commission, CONTROL regarding a traffic hazard on Highway 99 where the new Tradewell store is being built . The Planning Commission recommends the Highway Comm- ission install a pushbutton light at the South end of the store for pedestrian crossing. Referred to the Street Committee. Kent Park Board: A letter was received from Mr. Baff aro, of the Kent Park Board, recommending a study be made by the City Engineer and the Street Department considering the extension of Woodford Ave to the Park Site, allowing one-way egress from the park. This extension would be connected to a new road, parallel to the south boundary of the Park. Right turn exits on the East Valley Highway would still be permitted. Referred to the Street Committee. MOVING A letter was read from the Planning Commission, stating a study has been BUILDINGS made of the moving of houses in or out of the City. The Commission recommends that an ordinance covering this activity be adopted by the City. Such an ordinance has been prepared, and has been placed in the hands of the City Attorney. MEEKER Aletter was received from the State Highway Engineering Department, sign- STREET ed by P.J.McKay, acknowledging the receipt of our letter relative to im- proving SSH #5, Meeker St, by construction of storm drainage between lst and 4th Avenues. Mr. McKay informs us the estimate seems satisfactory and will be considered in the forthcoming budget. The letter has been placed on file. ZONING & A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending certain BOARD OF changes in Ordinance 1071 (Zoning) restricting zones for auto and truck ADJUSTMENT wrecking, changing the procedure for submitting applications, and pro- viding for the following changes in the composition of the Board of Ad- justment: the Board shall consist of one Councilman, one Planning Com- missioner, one attorney, and two laymen. The City Attorney, Engineer, and Planner shall each serve as non-voting members. Referred to the City Attorney. STREET Councilman Pozzi moved to take the ordinance pertaining to the Patten VACATIONS Road off the table; which was duly seconded and carried. Ord. 1134, providing for the vacation of the Patten Road was read, duly seconded and passed. KENT4YOOD By motion, an ordinance pertaining to the acceptance of Kentwood Glen #1 GLEN # 1 was taken off the table. Ord. 1135 , accepting the plat of Kentwood Glen # 1, was, by motion duly seconded and passed. CHERRY By motion, the hearing on the Cherry Park Estates plat was set for July PARK 2nd, regular meeting Seconded and passed. ESTATES STONE- Mr. Stoneburner was present, and asked when his plat would come before CREST # 2 the Council for approval. City Engineer Sherwood reported the prelimin- ary plans have been approved, but the final draft must also be approved before it comes before the Council. The Planning Commission will take action when the final form is ready. kREETS City Attorney Thatcher reported he is working on the problems concerning ! the 4th Ave. extension near the Pioneer Sand & Gravel Company COUNCIL- Councilman Pozzi made a motion to nominate Rober Matthews to fill the MEN Council seat left vacant by the resignation of Neil Shaffer. Motion duly seconded and passed. Mr. Matthews was sworn in by the clerk. His term is to run until the next regular election, two years hence. ; NEW By motion, duly seconded and passed, Councilman Pozzi was elected to take ; BUSINESS the position of Mayor pro-tem. Mayor Thornton appointed Councilman Mooney to the Board of Adjustment, and Councilman Strain was appointed to serve as liaison officer between the City Council and the Kent Park Board. NEW New Committees: Mayor Thornton appointed the following new committees: BUSINESS POLICE: Woodworth, Pozzi, Bovell WATER: Strain, Matthews, Mooney STREET: Pozzi, Bovell, Durand LIGHTS: Durand, Strain, Matthews BUILDING: Matthews, Durand, Pozzi SANITATION: Bovell, Mooney Woodworth CLAIMS PRESENTED AND ALLOWED AS FOLLOWS: Current Expense Claims 3892.24 Water 412.89 Street it. 669.31 Sewer 388.90 Garbage 114.86 Library " 152.26 Park " 420.08 MEETING ADJOURNED CHAS. BRIDGES MAYOR CITY CLERK