HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 11/02/1964 Kent, Washington
November 2nd, 1964
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council called to order at 8:00 P.M. Present : Mayor Thornton,
City Attorney Bereiter, Councilmen: Armstrong, Buxton, Durand, Mooney, Pozzi , Strain and Woodworth.
Minutes of the last meeting approved as printed after the following corrections were made: (Page 2)
under Lights "Durand moved for Puget Power to be authorized to install four 7,000 lumen lights
on BOth S. between the East Valley Highway and 180th. Motion passed. Tukwila A motion was also
passed to authorize the installation of two lights on the West Valley "S" curve at Tukwila. It
was pointed out that the installation of these lights, in conjunction with Tukwila's installation
of two similar lights would in no way change the policing status of the two cities. Kent has
elected to install these lights as a. safety factor only."
The following addition to the minutes was approved, by motion: Water Resolution 5a!?, favoring
restriction on the utilization of areas wherein municipal watersheds are located was read by the
City Attorney. A motion to pass the resolution was seconded, and, under discussion, the problem
of the landlocked town of Lester was discussed. The resolution was passed, and Armstrong then
moved to amend it to the effect that where any municipality is being served by a road through any
watershed, the road be kept open at all times for the convenience of the people. Motion seconded
by Mooney. Under discussion, Woodworth stated that he felt that Lester's cause would be better
helped by a letter rather than by an amendment. After the amendment failed, Woodworth volunteered
to research the matter further and report at the next meeting.
Clerk's and Budget report submitted, accepted and placed on file, by motion.
WATER Watershed Woodworth presented a rough draft of a letter to be sent with the resolution
on the watershed problem. The letter was approved by motion, and authorization given
to send it with Resolution 532 to federal , state and local legislators, as well as to
the City of Tacoma.
Horseshoe Acres Sherwood reported that about half of the work on the installation of
water mains for Horseshoe Acres has now been completed.
Second Transmission Line Strain noted that the easement had been secured from the
Johnsons, and that Coluccio has already started across their property. Ramsey noted
that the project should be completed within 45 to 60 days. Bereiter requested that a
motion be made to accept and ratify the payments for the easements which have already
been secured. Motion so made and passed.
Rates Ordinance 1272, changing the water rates for the city was read and passed, by
motion. Strain pointed out the fact that the minimum rate had not been increased.
Hospital Strain noted that representation of the proposed hospital for the Kent area
had stated that they could make use of Kent's sewer and water facilities. He reported
that this was against city policy and the City Engineer reported that he had written
to them stating that it would be practical for them to connect either to the school or
the shopping center lines for water and sewer facilities. Bereiter ascertained that
the city had made no commitments. Mooney commented that in time there will be many
requests for hook-ups in this area and suggested that the matter be put aside until
formal applications for connections are made.
STREETS James St. Sherwood reported that the stop sign slated for James St. was not part of the
DRRECTED-REFER TO project in progress, but that present plans included its installation upon the completion
INUTESOF 11-16-64 of the paving job 'on Central.
Van de Vanter Pozzi reported that protests comprising signatures of the owners of over
60% of the proposed assessments had been filed with the City Clerk, and moved that LID
248, Van de Vanter Storm Sewer project, be abandoned. Motion seconded. Under discussion,
Mr. McLeod, attorney for protestants requested that the ordinance providing for the LID
be repealed. The City Attorney reported that the motion on the floor would cover the
situation. Pozzi 's motion carried. He then moved to have the City Engineer's office call
for bids for the "Marion Street Trunk Line" to run from Marion down to Van de Vanter.
Motion seconded, and, under discussion, Pozzi reported that the $30,000 cost of this project
would come from the 1964 and 1965 budgets. He stated that one easement for such a trunk
line was still to be obtained. Armstrong and Strain pointed out the difficulty encountered
obtaining easements after a project had been started. Woodworth noted that calling for
bids now did not bind the city. The motion carried, with Armstrong voting nay.
Parking A request from the Chamber of Commerce to have the meters hooded from November
27th to December 25th was granted by motion.
Reiten Road Mr. Rintala, representing the Junior High PTA, requested information of the
possibility of a sidewalk on Reiten Road. Discussion was had and it was pointed out that
the city could not provide the sidewalks, but if an LID was formed, the city would con-
tribute the services of the engineering staff.
Woodford Ave. Resolution 53t, accepting the deeds for the extension of Woodford Avenue
to the park was read by the City Attorney. A motion was made and seconded to pass it,
and under discussion, the size of the back lots of Sletto, Ameny andCoo:per was considered.
It was Pozzi 's opinion that the Coopers could not build on their undersized lot, a cond-
ition which was allowed the Slettos and Mrs. Ameny, who elected to sell their property to
the city. The Cooper's property was condemned through the courts. The resolution
passed with Armstong's nay.
HEALTH & North End A letter from the Boeing Company amending their agreement with Kent
SANITATION on the north sewage facilities was referred to the City Attorney for his perusal .
Rates Ordinance 1273, changing the sewer rates was read and passed by motion.
FINANCE A letter from the City Treasurer was read requesting authorization to invest that
portion of the proceeds of the sale of water and sewer bonds which will not be
needed immediately. Authorization granted by motion.
Insurance A report on the City's insurance coverage will be submitted soon by the
Bell Anderson Agency.
HHFA Authorization was given to pay the H14FA bills of $3,060.00 for the sewer
project and $21 ,040.80 for the water project from the proceeds of the sale of the
bonds to McLean & Co. this week. The bills will be included in the regular claims.
PARKS & A letter notifying the city of meetings throughout the state on outdoor recreation
RECREATION was referred by motion to the Park Department.
PLANNING The Mayor was authorized to sign an amendment to the planning contract with the
Dept of Commerce and Economical Development for $133.00 less than the original
amount.
BONNEVILLE Discussion was had on the request of Bonneville Power for an easement near Kent
POWER Springs. They have offered to pay the City $ 19,000.00 for the easement, and would
require that the City keep the brush cut down within 15' of the lines. It was
pointed out by Strain that they should be responsible for keeping the brush down,
and Mooney expressed concern over the cost of raising the lines if it should be-
come necessary, as it was at Rock Creek. By Motion this matter was referred to the
Water Committee and the City Engineer to negotiate with Bonneville.
TONELLI A petition for annexation was presented, accompanied by a letter from the City
ANNEXATION Engineer stating that the signatures thereon represent owners of property aggre-
gating more than 10% of the assessed valuation of the property. By motion, a
meeting was set with the petitioners for 7:45 P.M. on Nov. 16th, immediately prior
to the regular Council Meeting.
EMPLOYEES A letter was read from the Statewide City Employees Retirement System reporting
that Council action would be required to extend the retirement date of Lawrence
Cavanaugh, the City Treasurer, beyond Feb. 1 , 1965. Action on the matter was
delayed, pending communication from Mr. Cavanaugh.
RAILROAD Discussion was had on the failure of the Chicago-Milwaukee Railroad to respond to
the City Attorney's second communication on the matter of their lapsed franchise.
Mayor Thornton reported that he would look into it.
PLANNING Armstong noted that the minutes from the last Planning Commission meeting of Oct.
COMMISSION 13th had only recently been received, and requested that a letter be sent request-
ing that the minutes be dispatched more promptly.
CLAIMS PRESENTED AND ALLOWED AS FOLLOWS:
Current Expense $ 12,364.24
Fire Bond Fund 21 , 112.57
Water 2,036.35
Water Construction Fund 1964 198, 100.84
Street 832.69
Sewer 809.34
Sewer Construction 1964 74,946. 17
Garbage 375.58
Library 124.76
Park 21 .70
Parking Meter 95. 13
LID 245 21 ,080.08
LID 246 75, 192.29
Meeting adjourned: _10:20 P.M.
Chas. Bridges
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