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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 02/01/1965 Kent, Washington February I, 1965 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council called to order at 8:00 P.M. Present: Mayor Thornton, Councilmen: Armstrong, Buxton, Durand, Mooney, Pozzi , Strain, Woodworth and City Attorney Bereiter. Minutes of the last meeting approved as printed. WATER 2ND LINE Strain noted the Coluccio Construction had done a fine job on the second line and that the project was now in its final stages. Discussion was had on correspondence exchanged between the City Attorney and Mrs. Wells concerning an easement for the second line. The City Attorney was authorized to write to her and advise her that she would be paid $1.00 per running foot, the same as the majority of the people received. I Derbyshire Strain reported that discussions had been had with the People's Bank regarding the Derbyshire Water Co and he felt that they were now close to an agreement. East Hill By motion the Water Committee was authorized to negotiate for the purchase of a site for the reservoir tank on East Hill, subject to the approval of the Council. HEALTH & North Plant By motion, change order #1 for the north treatment plant for George SANITATION Slater Co. was approved, involving additional costs of $203.05. A certified check for $500.00 was received from the Slater Co to show his good faith in returning to gstablish the uniform stand of grass, as required in the specifications. A certified check for $2,000.00 was received from Tri—State Construction Co. as a guarantee that they will return to finish the work on the treatment plant that has not been completed due to the inclement weather. A motion was passed for the City Engineer to inform the Tax Commission that the city has accepted the job as completed. i Federal Grant A letter from Senator Magnuson expressing pleasure that Kent Will receive the federal funds for the sewer projects was placed on file. South End Mooney reported that the meeting held with the south end residents was attended by only approximatley 20, the majority of whom were in favor of the LID. A motion to authorize Hill & Ingman to bring the engineering plans up to date was withdrawn, after Armstrong objected that the LID might fail, and the city would still have to pay the engineering costs. Pozzi noted that the engineering surveys would be used in the future if not for this LID and so the money would not be wasted. Mooney reported that the project was necessary, as sewage was running in'open ditches in the area. - 'The Council will "meet with Hill & Ingman representatives before the next"meeting to discuss the probable engineer- ing costs. FLOOD CONTROL Mooney made a motion for the City Clerk to write to the King County Commission— ers commending their engineering staff on their coordination with the Hansen Dam staff in controlling the Green River during the recent crisis. i STREETS James Sherwood reported that the NPRR is in the process of revising plans for First & James, including sidewalks and as soon as plans are definate, a report will be made. After the City Engineer secures the information on the use of the state gas tax money, a meeting will be arranged with the Chicago Milwaukee to break down the $19,000 figure submitted by the Railroad to be their costs involved in the city's extension of James Street. Bereiter noted that the appraisal claim of Mr. Lietz in the amount of $2300 was for the work which was instrumental in the change of the Chicago Milwaukee's figures from $54,000 to $19,000. The claim is included in the vouchers to be presented tonight. Traffic Control The Mayor asked about using gas tax money on 240th near Highway i 99. It was reported that the 6 year plan adopted by the city did not include this and the plan would have to be revised to allow for it. The City Engineer will meet with Pozzi on this. Mayor Thornton stated that 206th near the Sunset Foundry could now be extended and Sherwood reported that the people were willing to cooperate as soon as we set the grades. RRECTEd - REFER TO A Istter from the Midway Chamber of Commerce requesting a meeting to discuss traffic problems was read. A meeting will be arranged. INUTES 0 -2-'s-65 Mooney. noted that $71,500 had been budgeted for channelization of the West Valley Highway at 212th and at the access to Boeing on the West Valley Highway, as well as a signal light at the O'Brien Road. His motion to send a letter to McKay ' I i i requesting these improvements as soon as possible, was passed. I FREEWAY On Mooney's motion, the City Clerk was instructed to write to the Highway Comm- ission requesting that the S 188th St. interchange be revamped to a full diamond or cloverleaf interchange to provide better access to the Kent Valley. He also noted the need for a four lane bridge over the Green River at S 212th and for a I' four lane road from the Seattle-Tacoma Freeway down to S 212th. Copies of the letter are to be sent to the County Commissioners, Senator Stender and Represent- atives Warnke and Cunningham. LIGHTS A motion was passed to install a 20,000 lumen light on the East :Valley Highway at the frontage road at 228th. Durand reported that he had had a letter from Heath Techna Plastics and one from the Melrose Company requesting the city to install street lights in the area to the rear of the Heath plant off the East Valley Highway. There was some discussion as to the procedure which will be followed if the proposed contract with Puget Power is executed, and on Strain's motion, the City Clerk was instructed to write to Heath, with a copy to the Melrose Co'. stating that the city cannot install lights in this area at this time. FINANCE Armstrong reported that the Narita and the Reano leases had been signed and that the city had good prospects in renting the Bevaart house. Insurance Armstrong reported that the Bell-Anderson Agency had submitted a report on the status of the city's insurance coverage and requested that the council study the report so as to be prepared with suggestions when the City Attorney calls a meeting to discuss it. Parks & Recreation A contract between King County and the City of Kent was approved whereby the city agrees to pay half of the salary of the .Recreation Director for 1965. ZONING Jackson_-Clements Ordinace 1283, providing for a rezone from R-4 to C-3 was read for the Jackson-Clements area. The Ordinance was passed by motion. FAIRFIELD Upon the recommendation of City Engineer Sherwood, a public hearing was set for PLAT the Feb. 15th meeting on the proposed plat of Fairfield. 701 Sherwood reported that the John Graham Company was in the process of making a PLANNING parking survey of the downtown area as part of the 701 planning. An inventory of the downtown area buildings will be made by a Graham representative, the Building Inspector, the Fire Chief, and the City Engineer later in the week. CLAIMS PRESENTED AND ALLOWED AS FOLLOWS: Payroll $ 34,718. 12 Current Expense 6,562. 15 Fire Bond Fund 4,073. 14 Water. 2,601.88 Water Construction 953.78 Street 2,518.64 Sewer 1,743.69 Sewer Construction 28,729.23 Garbage 32.49 Library 112.35 Park 218.58 Parking Meter 44.47 LID 236 9.58 LID 246 36,443.83 i MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:30 P.M. 'Chas. 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