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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 05/17/1965 Kent, Washington May 17, 1965 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council called to order at 8:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Kent City Hall. A motion was passed to adjourn to the Headquarters Station of the Fire Department for reason that the second story of the City Hall has been deemed structurally weak after the earth quake last month, and a large group was expected to attend the meeting. Meeting recovened at the Fire Station, by motion, at 8: 15 PM and upon roll call, the following were present: Mayor Thornton, Councilmen: Armstrong, Buxton, Durand, Mooney, Pozzi , Strain and j Woodworth, City Attorney Bereiter, _City Engineer Sherwood, City Clerk Bridges. Minutes of the last meeting approved as printed, by motion. bmitted, accepted and placed on file, by motion. Clerk's, Budget, and Treasurer's Reports su WATER East Hill Ordinance 1298, annexing the site of the proposed elevated water tank on East Hill was read and passed by motion. This is the property recently purchased from Martells. Derbyshire The City Attorney noted that authorization was needed for James Gay to draft a plan or system ordinance and one to create a special fund for the purchase of the Derbyshire Water Company. Motion so made and passed. Water District 58 The City Attorney was instructed to send a letter of intent to WD 58 on the establishment of boundaries and advising them that they may serve water to Min- Shull, and may take over the area inside the city East of the Valley Freeway from out North line of 192nd to the Wilson Road. Strain noted that the city may have to demand that users outside of the city bring sub- standard .lines up to specifications or the city may have to disconnect them. i Mayor Thornton reported that Evenson, Sup't of the Water Dept had cleared the algae from the reservoir, and opined that the city might have to consider putting covers over the tanks. I HEALTH & East Hill It was ascertained that the new Sequoia Jr. High had not as yet asked for a SANITAT- hook up to the Kent sewer system. Mooney stated that the Health & Sanitation Committee ION wanted to approve the plans before any such connection was authorized. I North Resolution 541, authorizing the Mayor to sign the application for a federal grant for the north sewer project was read and passed by motion. A motion was passed authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign an amendment to the Hill & Ingman contract and other documents necessary for the application for the fed- eral grant. It was ascertained that it would be advantageous if someone from Kent worked on securing the easements rather than having Hill & Ingman handle it. Jolly Rover Motorcycle Club Mooney objected to the building permit recently issued to the Jolly Roger Club, stating that the permit does not conform with building requirements for side, front and rear yards. He has had discussions with Attorney Eide, and expects to hear further from him soon. South Sewer Project A public hearing was opened on the proposed sewer program for south Kent. It was estimated that over 100 people from the area were present, and all who wish- ed to speak were heard. Representatives from Hill & Ingman and McLean & Co, .as well as city officials were present to answer the many questions which were asked concerning the i method used to determine the amoint of assessment, and the manner in which it would be j paid. Objectors and supporters spoke, and the City Attorney, Bereiter explained that objections must be filed with the City Clerk, in writing, within 30 days after the pass- age of the ordinance. After two hours of discussion, the hearing was declared closed. By motion, the Council adjourned to a short executive session. After 10 minutes, a motion was passed to reconvene. Ordinance 1297, providing for the establishment of LID 249, was read by the City Attorney, and passed unanimously by a roll call vote. Mooney's motion was passed, authorizing Hill & Ingman to call for bids on the project, pending approval of the grant for the force line and the pumping station. STREETS James Pozzi reported that the City Attorney expected a communication from the railroad regarding the James Street extension by Wednesday. i AWC A Planning Commission Communication was read recommending that the city sign a "memorandum of understanding" relative to the activities of the Puget Sound Regional Planning Program, as outlined in the bulletin from the AWC. Pozzi noted that the Street j Committee was in favor of this action and, by motion, authorization to sign such a memo was given. Repairs A letter was read from Canyon Center commending Kendall of the Street Dept for prompt action repairing the street behind the center. Mrs. Frazier requested that attention be given to repairing S. 243rd. I — I Woodworth ascertained that the City Engineer had notified Olympic Pipe Co of the action taken by the Council at the last meeting, and instructed him to contact the City Attor- ney of the terms were not complied with. Sherwood was instructed to advise the contractor to repair the street in front of the i Episcopal church. CITY HALL Buxton reported that the structural engineer's report on the damage to the City Hall had divulged that the quake had weakened the building and that the city should consider acquiring property for a new City Hall . Sherwood reported that he and the Mayor had attended a meeting in Seattle to familiarize themselves with the procedure necessary for securing 'federal funds for such a project. He opined that the outlook seemed fav- orable, and had secured application blanks for same. Bids were read on the repairing of the City Hall as outlined in the report filed by Harvey Dodd & Associates. McIntyre Construction. low bidder at $ 1 ,875.00, was awarded the contract, by motion. LIBRARY Armstrong reported on the meeting with the King County Library Board that he had atten- ded with Mayor Thornton and the City Attorney. Nothing new had been offered in way of solving the problem of the rates charged to the city. Armstrong stated he wanted the Council to be aware of the facts, as he would call a meeting soon. The Mayor reported he would bring up the subject at the Suburban Mayors Association meeting on Friday. PARK Mrs. Hogan reported that the Park Dept had no objection to the American Legion leveling BOARD a portion of park property to use as a parking lot. A motion was passed for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a lease after it has been approved by the City Attorney. Said lease is to include payment of $ 10.00 per year, Legion to carry insurance, and provide a "hold harmless" clause for the city, the parking lot not to be restricted to their own use exclusively, and termination of the lease to be at the will of the city. DUNNING Mrs. Dunning inquired about the procedure to be followed to have a parcel of land ANNEXATION annexed to the city. It was ascertained that the land was contiguous, and the process of annexation and probable costs of same were explained. BONNEVILLE City Attorney Bereiter advised that he had studied the option from Bonneville POWER Power by which they agree to pay $19,517 for an easement from the city, and rec- ADMINISTRATION ommended that authorization be given to sign it. A motion was made and passed for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the easement option. A motion was passed for the Mayor and City Clerk to be authorized to execute a permit from Bonneville Power to the city. STROBELT A public hearing was opened on an appeal filed by Glen Sherwood against the action of APPEAL the Board of Adjustment in granting a variance to William Strobelt to build two tri- plexes in an R-2 zone. Both Mr. Sherwood and Mr. Britt Smith, who represented the Presbyterian Church, adjacent to the Strobelt property, disagreed with the Board's decision. They stated that this was a residential area containing better-type homes, and triplexes would not be in keeping with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Strobelt stated that in order to make a return on his investment, triplexes would be necessary instead of the duplexes originally planned. He submitted plans and pictures of the proposed structure, along with letters from the mortgage company and the contractor supporting his statements. The public hearing was closed. A motion was passed to uphold the action of the Board of Adjustment in granting the variance, for the same reasons out- lined by the Board in their Resolution No. 42, with Pozzi voting nay. FINANCE A letter from the City Treasurer was read, advising that to date there remains $37,588.67 in unpaid assessments for LID 245 (Horseshoe Acres water main project). A motion was passed for the City Attorney to draft the necessary bond ordinance in i this amount. A motion was also passed to have the bonds printed and for the City Clerk to sell same across the counter. INSURANCE A motion was passed for the Campbell claim to be referred to the Bell-Anderson I CLAIM Agency for processing. ARMSCREST A public hearing was opend on the plat of Armscrest #5. There were no objections from #5 the floor and the City Engineer recommended that the plat be approved. The Public Hearing was closed, and a motion passed for Bereiter to draft the ordinance. BRISCOE A petition for annexation of the Briscoe School and their surrounding property was ANNEXATION introduced. A letter from the City Engineer, stating that signatures thereon repre- sented the owners of over 10% of the assessed valuation was also read. A motion was passed accept this initial petition, and a meeting with the petitioners was scheduled for 7:30 PM, at the Council Chambers, immediately preceeding the regular meeting. POLICE & Several applications for permits to sell fireworks were, by motion, referred to the FIRE CMTE Police & Fire Committee. I PLANNING A communication was read from the Planning Commission advising city officials that a meeting with the John Graham Company was scheduled for May 25th at 7:30 PM at the City Hall. I I. ZONING Hartnett & CarPinito By motion, a public hearing was set for June 7th on the Hartnett & Carpinito request for a rezone from R-2 to C-3 and M—I. The Planning Commission has recommended the request be approved. ZONING A communication from the Planning Commission was read recommending that the zoning ORDINANCE ordinance be amended to include the allowance of sanitary land fill operations in certain zones. 8ereiter explained that the Planning Commission must hold a public hearing on this matter before the Council can set such a hearing on Council level . CONFERENCES A letter was read from the Pacific NW Pollution Control Association, expressing AND appreciation to the city for the fine program presented by Kristofferson at the CONVENTIONS recent meeting in Kent. j Glen Sherwood reported that the annual APWA meeting attended by he and Englen was very informative. CLAIMS PRESENTED AND ALLOWED AS FOLLOWS: Current Expense $ 4,672. 17 Fire Station Constr 12,050.48 Water 5,978.24 Street 4,570.95 j Sewer 729. 17 Garbage 838.68 I Library 71.48 Park 417.87 MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:20 A.M. I CHAS. BRIDGES CITY CLERK j ALEX THORNTON itMAYOR I i i I I I I I i i I I I I i I