HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 07/02/1962Kent, Washington
July 2, 1962
Regular meeting of the City Council: present: Mayor Thornton,
Councilwoman Bovell, Councilmen Durand, Matthews, hlooney, Pozzi,
Strain and Woodworth.
Minutes of the last regular Council meeting approved as printed,
and placed on file.
WATER
HHFA: Councilman Strain made a motion to authorize the Mayor and the
for the $30,000 advance
City Clerk to sign the agreement with HHFA
Kent for study of water improvements. Motion was duly
granted to
seconded and passed.
WATER DIS`iRICT 75: Councilman Strain announced that after several meet-
the
ings with Water District 75, an agreement had been reached whereby
City has agreed to furnish water to all users East of the Freeway and
the
agrees to grant certain franchises to 'Water District 75. A copy of
the City Clerk's office. Ordinance 1136,
agreement is on file in
accepting the agreement between the City and District 75 was, by motion,
passed.
CLARK SPRINGS: Councilman Strain made a motion, which was duly seconded
and passed, for the City to prepare to accept bids on the timber in tree
Clark Springs area.
STREETS
One WaY: Councilman Pozzi stated his committee had met again with the
moved that
Roads and Bridges Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, and
to make Shinn Street
the City Attorney draw the necessary ordinance
from N. Central to the West Highway a one way street, Westerly, and to
make Gowe Street from 6th Ave. to S. Central a one way street, Easterly.
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This arrangement is to be on a temporary trial basis from 30 to days.
By motion, duly seconded and passed. Mr. Sherwood, the City Engineer,
announced that Mr. McKay, of the State Highway Dep't wishes to be in-
formed when the City adopts this plan, so arrangements can be made to
install a traffic light at Gowe and Central.
A letter was read from the Kent Community Safety Council, signed by
N. Cunningham, informing the Council that the Safety Council had voted
in favor of one-way traffic on Meeker Street. The letter was placed on
file.
WINNER ST: A letter was received from W.C. Bogart of the State Highway
commission, regarding our request for a grade separation structure on
PSH # 5 at Winner St. We will be notified as soon as final approval
has been granted. The letter was placed on file.
SIDEWALK
SALE
Councilman Woodworth announced lie had received a request from local
merchants and the Chamber of Commerce for permission to have a sidewalk
sale in Kent on July 19th, 20th and 21st. On motion, duly seconded and
passed, permission to be granted, providing the City be indemnified of
any liability.
BID
CAR: Bids for the purchase of a compact car for the Engineer's Dept
AWARDS
were read. Strain's Auto Co. was awarded the bid for a Valiant for
with Councilman Strain
$1825.00) by motion, duly seconded and passed,
abstaining from the vote. Other bids as follows:
Bowen Scarff Falcon $ 194.7.10
Kent Motors Chevy II 2029.00
Valley Garage Comet 1985.60
SEWER REPAIR: Only one bid was submitted for the repair of the sewer
Construction Co's bid of $22,34.6•22 was considered
at Shinn St. TriState
too high, and by motion, duly seconded and passed, the Council elected
to call again for bids on this project. The new date set for opening
these bids is July 16th at 2 pm.
SEWER
A letter was read from HHFA, signed by L R Durkee, stating an advance
of $ 13,750, to cover the cost of planning for sewerage system improve-
ments has been approved. By motion, the Nlayro and City Clerk were
authorized to sign the agreement.
'CHERRY
A public hearing was held on the Cherry Park Estates plat. There were
'PARK
no objections, and the hearing was declared closed. Ordinance 1137,
ESTATES
approving the plat was read, and by motion duly seconded and passed.
CHARLIE
A letter was read from Charlie Waller requesting the return of a $5,000
WALLER
certified check. He had posted the check as a bond for the operation of
a gravel pit, which is now owned by the state. By motion, the Clerk
was authorized to return the check.
NARITA
City Attorney Thatcher announced that the claim against the City by
Yasuo Narita had been settled out of court for $3,000.
BEAUTI-
Councilman Woodworth reported that the Jaycee program to beautify the
being hampered by the theft of
FICATION
City with planter boxes of shrubs was
the plantings. Councilman Mooney made a motion to have the City Clerk
write to the Jaycees and also to the various garden clubs, expressing
in
the appreciation of the City for the work they have done enhancing
the beauty of Kent for the Fair year.
JUSTICE
Mayor Thornton announced he had been approached by the King County
the
COURT
Property Division regarding making some alterations on second
floor of the City Hall, since a larger room is needed for the new
the
Justice Court. Mayor Thornton was, by motion, authorized to make
necessary arrangements with this group.
PUBLIC
Resolution 4761 setting the time of a public hearing on a proposed
HEARING
ordinance for emergency appropriations was read. The hearing was set
for the next regular Council meeting, July 16th at 8 pm.
LIBRARY
A letter was received from the King County Library stating that a
in
levy of 2 mills will be necessary for adequate library service
1963• Referred to the Budget Committee(Council as a Whole.)
.TRAFFIC
CONTROL
A letter was read from Mr. L.E. Henrie, of Tradewell Stores, request-
ing some kind of traffic control crosswalk in the vicinity of the new
store on Highway 99• Referred to the Police Committee.
A letter was received from the New Center Co, signed by Marvin Mohl,
requesting a traffic light be installed between the Kent-DesMoines
Road and S. 240th on Highway 99. Referred to the Police Committee.
Mr. Bicknell, president of the Chamber of Commerce sent a copy of a
resolution adopted by the Chamber requesting the State Director of
Highways to furnish a target date for the completion of the Freeway.
The copy was, by motioV, placed on file.
A letter was read from Nat Washington, chairman of the Joint Fact
Finding Committee on Highways, Streets and Bridges in Olympia, inform-
ing the City that hearings will be held at future dates at which time
representatives from various cities will be able to make presentations
concerning local highway problems. Councilman Woodworth recommended
that Kent have a representative at one of these meetings. A copy of
this letter was sent to the Chamber of Commerce.
(BANNERS
Mr. Jessie, of the Park Orchard Jaycees was present and requested
permission to place banners above street lights advertising Pacific
Raceways. Referred to the Police Committee, with power to act on
this issue.
PRESBY-
A petition for
annexation
by the Presbyterian Church and others in
TERIAN
the immediate
vicinity was
read. The petition was tabled while the
CHURCH
City Attorney
takes the necessary
action.
MOVING
The proposed ordinance
on
moving buildings, submitted by the Planning
(BUILDINGS
Commission was
referred to
the Building Committee for further study.
ZONING A Public Hearing for the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance,
was, by motion, set for the July 16th regular Council meeting.
POLICE Mayor Thornton announced that he had received a letter of resignation
!CIVIL from Larry Snell from the Police Civil Service Commission. By motion,
!SERVICE the resignation was accepted, and the Mayor appointed Harold Goedecke
to succeed him. A letter of appreciation will be sent to 1,r. Snell.
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'INSURANCE Councilman Woodworth moved that Don Bell be appointed agent for the
group insurance plan for City Employees that is under consideration.
Councilman Woodworth is to continue in his capacity as liaison be-
tween the City and Don Bell.
CLAIMS PRESENTED AND ALLOWED AS FOLLOWS:
Payroll for June 1962
Current Expense
Water
Street
Sewer
Garbage
Library
Park
Parking Meters
MEETING ADJOURNED
24,637.30
1,489.86
1,579.19
789.29
489.13
870.76
113.71
161.79
45.08
MAYOR
CHA . �BRID ES
CITY CLERK