HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 06/01/1964 Kent, Washington
June 1, 1964
Regular meeting of the Kent, Washington City Council called to order
at 8:00 P.M. Present: Mayor Thornton, City Attorney Bereiter, Council-
men: Armstrong, Buxton, Durand, Mooney, Pozzi, Strain and Woodworth.
Minutes of the last meeting approved as 'printed.
WATER Easement Strain introduced a request from S.J. Jarvis for the release
of an old, unused water easement across his property north of the Black
Diamond Highway. Strain made a motion for the release to be given and
for Mr. Jarvis to be informed that he will be expected to bear any ex-
penses incurred. Motion passed.
North End Mooney reported that the north end water project should be
expedited and suggested that the Council meet as soon as possible to
ascertain the location of the proposed main.
Horse Shoe Acres City Engineer Sherwood reported that he would soon h
have the information ready for the City Attorney to draft the resolutio
necessary for the water LID for Horse Shoe Acres. By motion the Attorn y
was authorized to draft the resolution.
HEALTH
AND North End Mooney reported that the H&S Committee felt that the Boeing
SANITATION site would have sewer service by the first of the year.
A letter from Heath Tecna-Plastics was read, calling attention to the
need for sewers for industries. Mooney moved for the City Clerk to
write to Mr. Heath to advise him that he should contact the owners of
the property he leases and have them come up with ways and means of
financing the sewers since the city cannot finance the project. Motion
carried.
ORDINANCE 1?4a providing for the condemnation of property rights for
the express purpose of expanding the north end sewerage system, and
providing for the payment for said land, was read and passed by motion.
Plant Mooney requested that the City Engineer draft a schedule for
maintenance men to be on call over weekends during the summer and to
provide copies of the list to the H & S Committee and to the telephone
dispatchers at the City Hall:
Garbage A letter was received from Mr. Hoof, attorney for Mid-Cities
Garbage Collection Co. relative to the issuance of a franchise.
Bereiter reported he had been in contact with Mr. Hoof and would see
him again on this-problem.
Woodworth reported that the City Engineer had arranged for the clean-
up of the garbage dump.
Sewer Claim Hugh Smith explained the difficulty he had encountered
in achieving a settlement from Thorburn & Logozo. Smithts road and
property had been damaged when Torburn and Logozo put in the sewer at
Kentwood Hills two years ago. It was also pointed out that a portion o
the sewer was in need of repair. A motion was passed for the City At-
torney to represent Smith and to bring suit against the bond covering
the project.
EWER AND A letter was read from Hugh Goldsmith & Associates requesting verifi-
WATER cation on sewer and water charges for the proposed plat of Rosamond on
the East Hill. By motion, referred to the Sewer and Water Committees
for study.
STREETS James Pozzi moved for the City Attorney to be authorized to draft the
necessary documents for condemnation proceedings against the Milwaukee
Railroad for the extension of James Street. Motion carried.
Curbs The City Clerk read a petition signed by 14 residents, request-
ing an LID for curbs on Crest Avenue from Chicago to Hemlock. Strain
made a motion to -create such an LID, which was passed with Pozzi 's nay.
POLICE
COMMITTEE Woodworth reported that Officer Brand had attended a course in police
photography.
BUILDING
COMMITTEE Buxton reported that work was progressing at Blue Banner Foods.
Buxton reported that the Fire Chief had sketches of the proposed new
stations on file in his office.
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HOSPITAL Mooney reported for the Mayor's special committee assigned over a year
ago to study the new ways and means for a hospital for Kent. The com-
mittee included the Mayor, Noel Bicknell, Charles Baker and Mooney.
Local doctors had been consulted and had been in favor of a hospital
of at least 100 beds. Mooney said the committee did not recommend
the use of federal funds and was also opposed to joining with Renton
to form a hospital district. The Green River Foundation came forth
with a proposal to finance a hospital with private. funds, Mooney re-
ported and the committee gave them the go ahead. Since that time he
reported he had been deluged with phone calls, and he requested that
the committee be disolved, inasmuch as it had done the job assigned
it--finding the ways and means for a hospital.
DRANGSHOLT* A public hearing was opened on the Drangsholt-Taylor Annexation. There
TAYLOR were no objections and the hearing was closed. Ordinance 1241, approv-
ANNEXATION ing the annexation was read and passed by motion:
BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT Griffen Appeal The continued public hearing on the Griffen appeal was
opened. Edward Hilpeet represented Dr. Griffen and stated that the
title report was not as yet completed. Mr. Curran represented the ob- I
jectors, and stated that there certainly had been ample time to have
a title search made. The Council recessed by motion, and in 20 minutes
reconvened, by motion. Pozzi moved for the city to overrule the Con-
ditional Exception granted by the Board of Adjustment for the following
reasons , which were outlined by the City Attorney: 14 The proposed
contouring was not compatiblo .with R-1. zoning; 2•), the proposed contour-
ing .was more extreme than was necessary for ordinary residential build-
ing purposes, 3 ) the proposed ground removal was not in the interest
of the welfare of the citizens of Kent. The motion passed with Mooney:'
nay. Mooney explained to Dr. Griffen that if the area was platted for
homes, dirt could be moved about within; the area without obtaining a
conditional Exception for the Board of Adjustment.
BIDS Pipe- Bids were read on cast iron pipe, and b-1r motion the bid was award
ec� to Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co. low bidded at $2,627. and
$1,845•
Hydrants Bids were read on hydrants, and by motion the bid was awarded
to Western Utilities, at $151.3$, upon the recommendation of the Fire
Chief.
LEGISLATION A letter was read from the Council for Children & YQuth requesting en-
dorsement of' the bond issue for the Children's Institution which will
be on the ballot in November. By motion, the measure was endorsed.
FINANCE A letter from the Pacific NW Bell Company concerning their franchise
to occupy public roads was referred to the City Attorney and the Financ
Committee by motion.
FIREWORKS Ordinance 1242, allowing the sale of "safe and sane" fireworks within
the city in compliance with state law was read and passed by motion.
A motion to correct the ordinance, making the fee for the permit $100.
instead of $10. , was passed with Durand and Strain voting nay.
HOUSING Petitions in favor of senior citizen low-cost housing containing over
300 signatures were introduced. Mr. Hopkins,, Mr. Ruin, Mr. Ashby and
Attorney Blankenship of the King County Hlusing Authority were present
to answer any questions. Woodworth and Mooney stated that they could
not endorse the agreement because it did not specifically state that
the housing would be exclusively for senior citizens. Mooney reported
that if the- agreement would so specify, he would support it. Wood-
worth said that the city could not take the chance of being left liable
if the Authority failed to fulfill the contract. Mr. Blankenship re-
plied that the possibility of Kent becoming liable in any way was very
remote. Strain asked about the financial arrangements with the govern-
ment , and Mr. Ashby explained. Several citizens were heard from the
audience backing the measure. Armstrong expressed a desire to study
the agreement further, and moved for the question to be carried over
to the next meeting. Motiontseconded and passed. Woodworth suggested
that the Council as a whole meet with the Authority representatives
before the next meeting. A meeting was set for Thursday, June 11, at
10:00 AM.
M DWAY
ANNEXATION City Attorney Bereiter reported that the Midway Annexation case would
be heard in the Supreme Court on June 3rd.
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CLAIMS PRESENTED AND ALLOWED AS FOLLOWS:
Payroll $ 31,920-14
Current Expense 2,799.15
Water 1,647.16
Water Construction 17.39
Street 7,448.71
Sewer 1,199.17
Sewer Construction 11,179.11
Garbage 432.47
Library 70.29
Park 260•45
Parking Meter 42•62
MEETING ADJOURNED 11:45 P.M.
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Mayor ty Clerk
Alex Thornton Chas. Bridges