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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 08/01/1966 Kent, Washington August 1, 1966 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 and Woodworth, City Engineer Sherwoo , City Attorney Bereiter Mooney moved to approve the minutes of the last meeting as printed, with the following correction: under NORTH SEWER, page 1, second paragraph, to accept the low bid from Mottner & MdCutchen on Contract G in the amount of $432,000.00 for North Sewer LID 25011 should read: "for construction of North Treatment Plant." Motion so carried. WATER Strain reported that the million gallon tank is now in service and that Austin is progressing with the modification of the pump station. Ramsey reported that roof designs for the 3 and 6 million gallon tanks are underway. . On Strain's motion the Water Committee was given power to act in advising Mr. Newland that city water is available to him. HEALTH AND Garbage Dept. Mooney moved for Bill Damey to be placed in charge of the Garbage SANITATION Dept. , effective immediately, and to continue to the first of the year without additional compensation. Motion seconded. Under discussion, Woodworth noted that he was unwilling to set a precedent by having council action on this, that it should be handled by the Mayor. The Mayor noted that he was in favor of the action Motion passed over Woodworth's nay. Air Pollution. Fred Frazier reported on the results of the tests run on the new air pollution testing machines, and advised that copies of information on air pollution are available. Denver Grigsby, of The Boeing Company, was present and commented on the results of the tests run at Boeing, and advised he would make a test in a scientifically clean facility so we would have a filter for comparison purposes. Mooney noted that machines for testing could be borrowed from the Anti- Tuberculosis League, and that the city should try to budget funds for the purchase of several, at $150 each. He noted that copies of a proposed air pollution ordi- nance are available from the City Clerk. Sewer District. Mr. McManus stated that he was one of the commissioners of the Sylvia Pines Sewer District and that he had no knowledge of the letter sent by Mr. Maki: Mooney noted that the Engineer's office would contact the Board of Commissioners for a meeting. STREETS The City Engineer adivsed he had received a communication from the Chicago, Milwaukee Railroad in which they propose to grant a permanent easement for street purposes at the west end of Gowe to 6th Avenue and thence northerly to Meeker Street. It was suggested the city pay $100 to the railroad for handling this. Sherwood recommended that the city accept this offer so the question regarding the street rights will be clarified. Motion so made and carried. Traffic Control. The City Engineer noted he had attended a meeting of the Joint Committee on Highways regarding traffic problems in the Kent-Auburn and Renton areas. Joe Englen gave an estimate on the costs of widening 268th by Star Lake Park. A motion was passed for an on-the-spot check by the Street Committee, with the power to act. Deed. Upon the City Engineer's recommendation, a motion was passed for the city to accept a 151 triangle on 212th from Standard Oil and that the City Attorney file same in the County Auditor's office. Motion carried. It was noted that this piece was needed for channelization purposes. East Valley Highway. Sherwood reported he had heard from the State Highway Depart- ment regarding their proposal to turn over portions of the East Valley Highway to the city, but that the letter was not clear. He stated he would arrange a meeting with them. South 212th. A public hearing was opened on the proposed LID 251 for street im- provements for South 212th Street. Letters of protest were read from two attorneys representing Mr. Ordonio, Mr. McLaughlin and N.W. Clein. Attorney Cogan was presen and reiterated the objections outlined in his letters. Possible ways of reducing the costs of the project were discussed to some extent. It was noted that the money saved by eliminating the curbs and gutters and/or by using crushed rock in- stead of asphalt would result in an inferior street which would need repairs with- in a few years and which certainly would have drainage problems as well as possibly jeopardize the EDA funds. It was noted that these 3 property owners represented owners of approximately 30% of the proposed assessments. Mrs Miller was present and noted that she might file an objection within the 30-day period allowed by law. I i STREETS Pozzi moved to adjourn for an executive session, motion seconded by Woodworth. (Continued) Motion failed when Armstrong, Mooney, Strain and Durand voted nay. In moving for reconsideration of the motion, Pozzi noted that he felt it was necessary to confer with the City Attorney in executive session. Motion seconded and passed with Mooney again voting may. The Council retired to the anteroom for ten minutes, and upon Pozzils motion, seconded by Woodworth, and passed, the body reconvened. Ramsey 6f Hill & Ingman, having been called upon, .reported that the method of assessment was determined by the zone and termini method. Upon Pozzits motion, seconded by Strain, and carried unanimously, the public hearing was closed. The City Attorney was asked to read Ordinance 1368 and upon his completion, Pozzi moved for its passage, seconded by Woodworth. Under discussion, questions were asked about changing the ordinance to ; allow for different time periods or different types of construction. The City Attorn advised that any changes made would necessitate another public hearing. Mooney stated that he would vote against the ordinance because he felt that it's pass- age would involve the city in another law suit, and if the people would be content with a crushed rock, four-lane street with the resulting congestion and dust, maybe the city should allow the project to be done in this manner. Ordinance 1368, ordering the improvement of South 212th, and providing the method of assessment, was passed over Mooneyls nay., LIBRARY Armstrong reported that the King County Library Board had finally sent a letter advising us that the per capita cost will be 4.57 instead of 4.15 as he was told verbally. lie noted further that the maintenance reimbursement contract would be the same for 1967. This amounts to $2,785.20 per year, half of which has already been received by the city. Upon Woodworth's motion the City Clerk was instructed to write a letter asking for clarification of the per capita figure. Pozzi made a motion for the Library Board to be asked to prepare a report for the council, giving their opinion as to what it would cost for the city to run the library. Motio carried. Mooney noted that the library would soon need enlarging. FINANCE A letter was read from Mc Lean and Co. offering to buy up to $400,000 of City Sewer Revenue Bonds, 1966-Issue #2, contingent upon the legal opinion of Messrs. Roberts, Shefelman, Lawrence, Gay and Moch, Seattle attorneys. A letter was read from Mc Lean and Co. agreeing to buy interest bearing warrants from the Sewer Construction Fund-1966 up to an additional $100,000 to provide interim financing for the project. It was noted that three such warrants, totaling $10,327.3 have already been approved. Woodworth moved for both matters to be referred to the Finance Committee, with power to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign, if, the committee approved the proposals. Strain seconded and motion carried. NEW PLAT Sherwood noted that the flood Construction Co. is contemplating a plat North and East of Park Orchard. It was recommended that Hill & Ingman be .authorized to prepare an estimate and design for a sewage lift station, costs not to exceed $300, as a check in this amount from Wood Construction Co. has been deposited with the city to pay for the cost of this study. Woodworth so moved, seconded by Armstrong and motion carried GAS TANKS Woodworth moved to approve and authorize a 2,000 gallon gas tank at the Fire Station, and for a 2,000 gallon plus two 1,000 gallon tanks for the city shops' new site. Motion seconded and carried. The City Clerk was instructed to check on the cost of installation. LIGHTS Durand's motion carried for installation of lights on old Highway 99, between the intersection at Midway and South 252nd, as well as installation of lights in the, Horseshoe Acres tract, both in accordance with proposals made by Puget Sound Power and Light. DRAKE A public hearing was declared open on the proposed Drake Annexation. It was noted ANNEXATION that a Waiver of the Board of Review had been received. There were no comments from the floor and the public hearing was declared closed by motion. Woodworth moved for. the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance. Armstrong seconded, motion carried. PARK A letter was read from J. P. Curran to John Bereiter regarding the Romano deed covering the pit on the West Hill. Woodworth made a motion to accept the deed pursuant to Currants letter and for the City Attorney to be instructed to file the deed and pay filing fees therefor, subject to the existing contract between Kent, Romano and- the City of Seattle. Motion seconded and passed. It was noted that this would be used as a park site. i I I ZONING Newell. R-1 to MHR. It was noted that action on the. Newell application for a rezone had been held over from the last meeting to this one. Mr. Newell requested another two weeks extension, at which time he hopes to present detailed plans for the solution of any drainage problems in the area. Buxton moved to hold action until August 15th meeting. Motion seconded by Durand and carried. Strain's motion, seconded by Durand was passed, approving the•following claims: Payroll for July 47,425.17 Current Expense 5,668.07 Water 4,267.76 Street 2,385.03 Sewer 715.64 Garbage 1,327.78 Library 43.68 Park 51.00 14,458.96 Interest Bearing Warrants: LID 249 Hill & Ingman 941.24 Sewer Construction, 1966 - Issue II Hill & Ingman 4,634.66 MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:20 p.m. , I Respectfully submitted, � I Alex Thornton, Mayor Marie Jensen, City Clerk l j I I i