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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 02/04/1963 Kent, Washington Feb. 4, 1963 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council:present:Mayor Thornton,City i Attorney Thatcher, Councilwoman Bovell, Councilmen:Durand,Matthews, Mooney,Pozzi, Strain and Woodworth. Minutes of the last regular meeting approved as printed except:under Zoning Ordinance, it should be noted that Mr. Sipes 's letter in which he objected to Item#4 of the proposed amendments, was written as an interested citizdn and not in his capacity as chairman of the Planning Commission. STREETS State Highwav Comission City Engineer Sherwood recommended that the City accept both agreements received from the State Highway Commission Q in December. One concerned snow removel and the other related to a portion of Pacific Highway South to be turned over to Kent by the I State. After some discussion, a motion was so made,duly seconded and passed. i UJ James Strdet Mr. Sherwood announced a tentative meeting had been arranged for Wednesday at 10 o'clock with the Milwaukee Railroad to • discuss the right-of-way for James St. Councilmen Mooney and Pozzi Q will be notified so they can attend. t.,.. Conference City Engineer Sheerwood requested permission for he and UJ Mr. Dent to abtend the Northwest Roads & Streets Conference at the University of Washington on Feb. 13th, 14th. and 15th. By motion, I permission was granted. �Q Trees-Lincoln Ave. Councilman Pozzi reported that the street crews hadl cleared away the dead branches,but lacked the proper equipment to do any further work. The City Clerk will contact a firm having this equipment and will report. Alley Mavor. Thornton requested the Street Committee investigate the poor condition of the alley between 2nd. and 4th.behind the City Trans- fer parking lot. By motion this was referred to the Street Committee with the power to act. East Valley Highway A letter was received from the State Highway Dept.i in reference to Mayor Thornton's letter to the Mayor of Renton. The commission assured the City that further improvement will be made to the shoulders of the East Valley Highway South of Suicide Corner. Signs Mr. Frazier pointed out that there should be a sign indicating the turn off point for Kent on Highway 99. This was referred to the Street Committee. I SEWER Treatment Plant Councilwoman Bovell reported that the Pollution Control Commission had advised that the preliminary report on the Sewage Treatment Plang has been approved. Metro engineers and still studying a plan to provide sewer service to the northern part of Kent Mrs Bovell recommended and moved for a letter to be seng to the HHFA requesting a 90 day extension to give us ample time to study Metro 's plan. Motion duly seconded and passed. Dept. of Health & Pollution Control Letters were read from the Dept. of Health and from the Pollution Control Commission approving the prelim inary report on the treatment plant. The Dept. of Health further stat- ed that it mupt be understood the type of treatment may be upgraded by the state within the next 2 years due to resultant conditions in the Green Rivdr. Both letters were placed on file,by motion. Garbage A letter was read from Pfir. Cavanaugh,the City Treasurer,re- questing that his office bd notified if,when and by whom garbage collection will be made in certain annexed areas. By motion,the letter was referred to the Health & Sanitation Committee. Storm Sewer Councilman Mooney requested that the storm sewer at the Bowen Scarff corner be diverted from the sanitary sewer. This was referred to the Health & Sanitation Committee. FINANCE Mr. Simms,IvIr. Boden and Mr. Yeasting,representatives of Blyth & Co. and Wm. P.Harper & Son & Co. presented a proposal to refinance the City's Water Bonds. Stating that $6.6,000 could, be saved by the City by accepting this proposal,the representatives stressed the need for immediate action as the figures wefe based on the current market. Councilman Pozzi moved for the Finance Committee,the City Treasurer, I the City Attorney,the Mayor and the City Cldrk to meet with these gentlemen for further discussion,with the power to act on the issue. i Further questions and explanations followed in rapid succession,and Mr. Pozzi 's motion was not voted upon. Mr Boden assured the Council that acceptance of this proposal would in no way interfere with the City's contract with McLean & Co. City Attorney Thatcher concurred with this after checking the contract the City has with McLean & Co. Councilman Mooney moved for the City to accept this proposal, seconded by Councilman Pozzi. Under discussion, Councilman Strain and Woodworth stated thev felt more time for study was needed and Councilman Mooney withdrew his motion. The second was not withdrawn,however,and the motion carried,with Councilmen Strain,1,400dworth and Durand voting nay. Mr. Yeasting then read the proposal in full. City Attorney I Thatcher advised the Council that a motion authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the proposal was necessary. i Councilwoman Bovell _so moved,,and th, motion was seconded and passed with Coupcilment Strain.,and lYoodworth voting nay. TIMBER A-letter. was read from Mr. Throckmorton stating that the timber as been removed from the Icy* Creek �tract as per our agreement: By motion � the letter was placed on file . � I BIDS Truck. Bids were read on a truck for the Street Dept. ,and by motion all bids were rejected. New specifications will be drawn and a new call for bids made. New bids will be opened on Feb. 15th at 3 p.m. j Motorcycle A bid in the amount of $2$03 .0$ was received from Drager's Harley Davidson Co. on a motorcycle for the Police Dept. Since this was over the amount budgeted for a cycle, the matter was referred to the Police Committee,with Councilman Pozzi voting nay. Car Bias on a compact car for the Police Dept. were received from Bowen Scafff'Vailey Garage ,Kent I�Iotors, Ford Garage and Strain's. By motion, the bid was .awarded to Strain's for a Valiant at $1$54.00. �I ZONING Zoning Ordinance Ordinance 1173 ,amending the Zoning Ordinance (#1071) I was passed by motion. Stewart-Martens Co. Mr. Stewart of the Stewart Martens Co. and Mr. Collins of Humble Oil Co. were present to question the Council about the order to close the service station at the West Hill Shopping Plaza. City Attorney Thatcher and Councilman Mooney Explained that under the terms of the variance , the servicoi station was not to open until all units in the plaza were open for business. One unit is still vacant and until' it is occupied, the operation of the service station is a violation. POLICE COMNIITEE A Resolution adopted .bv the town of Sultan was received with a letter j ffom the Mayor. The Resolutation contained the resignation of Sultan j from the Association of Washington Cities,and stated that copies would be sent to all 4th class cities. By motion this was referred to the Police Committee , with Councilman Woodworth voting nay. i MIDWAY City Attorney Thatcher announced that on Tuesday Feb. 5th,Kent's motion to dismiss the suit brought by a group of Midway residents will be heard in Seattle 's Superior Court. I CLAIMS City Attorney Thatcher reported that the City's insurance carrier had AGAINST informed him they would pay $600 of the $1200 claim Mr. Rotta has THE CITY against the City. The City would have to pay the remaining $600 if we accept this proposal. A motion was made,duly seconded and passed j LID243 for the City Attorney to be authorized to effect a settlement on the terms as described. In return, the City will receivd a release from Mr. Rotta as well as an easement for the Kentwood Hills Trunk Sewer, i LID 243 . FIRE DEF T Fire Chief Bridges announced that the City is being studied by the Washington Survey and Rating Bureau, and possibly the rating for Kent will be changed. CENCUS By motion,the Fire Dep 't was authorized to take the census in April. LTGHTING�: Councilman Durand reported that the Light Committee recommended res- idential mercury vapor lights to be installed on James St. from Summit to Odntral,and so moved. The motion was duly seconded and passed. Mayor Thornton advised that the City Clerk had some. literature on a new type of sesidental light. Mr. Durand stated his committee would check into this. PARK Councilman Strain,as liaison officer between the Council and the Park Board,brought up the subject of opening Woodford Avd. to the park. Councilman Pozzi stated the land owners concerned had already been contacted. A motion was made and seconded to have the City Clerk write to the owners to set a meeting date. Under discussion, it was decided that the committees will meet and discuss the matter further before action is taken. The motion and the second was withdrawn. REGIONAL Resolution 4$6,adopting and approving the formation of the Regional PLANNING Planning Commission was passed by motion. COUNCIL JAYCEES Mayor Thornton presented an award to the Kent Junior Chamber of Commerce for the many notable contributions they have made to the City. President Don Peters accepted the award for the Jaycees. CLAIMS PRESENTED AND ALLOWED AS FOLLOWS: Current Expense 3007.60 Garbage $461. 58 Water $5443 •$1 Library 121.45 Street 3577.01 Park 1687.42 Sewer . 1593 •84 Parking 42.38 Meter MEETING tJRNED AL H RNTON — HAS. BRIDGES 14AYOR CITY CLERK { I i i i i