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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 07/03/1967 ill Kent , Washington July 3 , 1967 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present : Mayor Thornton , Councilmen : Armstrong, Buxton , Durand, Mooney and Strain , City Engineer Sherwood, Attorney Donald Holm filled in for City Attorney Bereiter. Minutes of the last meeting approved as printed and accepted by motion . HEALTH & The City Engineer recommended that the Mayor and City SANITATION Clerk be authorized to sign a water and sewer reimburse-Lb ment agreement with Mr. Calvert , after the City Attorney approves it and after the bill of sale is received. He noted that the rates are $4.02 per foot for sewer and $3.20 per foot for water. Mooney moved to accept the agreement , Durand seconded, motion carried. The City Engineer noted that at the last meeting the council moved to accept a petition for establishment of a sewer LID in the North Washington Ave. area and the public hearing was set for July 17. He recommended that the City Attorney prepare the necessary resolution for the July 17th meeting and set the hearing for August 7th. Mooney so moved, Buxton seconded, motion carried. LID 250 & ULID #1. The City Engineer noted that payments for easements and rights-of-way for LID 250 and ULID #1 had not been made , as the suit against the city had not as yet been dismissed. Chase explained that as soon as EDA approves the contract , the suit will be dropped and the bank will pick up interest-bearing warrants issued against these projects . Mooney moved to refer the matter to the Findhce and Health & Sanitation Committees as well as to the city's financial advisors for study and action. Motion seconded by Strain. Motion passed over Armstrong' s objection to any action being taken without further full council action. LID 249. The City Engineer noted that two side sewers were put on Mr. Hutchinson ' s property and that they were assessed twice. He recommended reimbursing Mr. Hutchinson $150.00 for one connection from the Sewer Revenue Fund. Mooney so moved, Strain seconded, motion carried. i Yorkshire Off-Site Sewer. The City Engineer noted that he received a signed agreement from McGrath regarding the York- shire Off-Site Sewer. He recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement after the City Attorney approves it . The agreement calls for a $20,000.00 bond and R226.00 per month, starting on January 1, 1968 with reduction of $2.00 for each connection to the sewer system., Mooney so moved, Strain seconded, motion carried. Metro. Mooney stated that EDA has not accepted the agreement with Metro as yet . Garbage; Mooney noted that the garbage contract had been awarded to Shaw Disposal Company, but that Mr. Erath had never signed the agreement . Many complaints on the poor service have been received, particularly from Heath & Aero Structures. He ' stated that these firms have not received the container service , and that the failure on Erath's part to provide same constitutes a breach of contract. Mooney moved for Erath's authorization to pick up garbage within the city be terminated as of July 20th, Strain seconded. Under discussion , Mooney noted that the city department could take care of the residential collections now handled by Erath and upon the advice of Attorney Holm, amended the motion to in- cluae instruction for the City Clerk to call for bids for the industrial collection , same to be presented at the July 17th meeting, and for the contract previously offered to Erath be withdrawn immediately. Amendment seconded by Strain . Motion carried unanimously. I The City Engineer reported that the City Treasurer has received $86 ,000.00 of the EDA grant for the first payment on j the North Treatment Plant . i i STREETS The City Engineer noted that he had discussion with Lou Peretti regarding So. 239th Street . He stated that Mr. Peretti wants the deed to the City of Kent for street purposes recorded. The 0 City Engineer stated that the City accepted the 50 ft. right- \4 of-way provided Mr. Peretti would build the street 36 ' w1de with curbs and gutters, and that the work had commenced. Discussion was had on the matter And the City Engineer stated that Peretti ! ' did not feel he is committed to open the street all the way and that he did not own it all. By motion , Mooney requested a ALA. meeting with Peretti and the Street & Health & Sanitation Q Committee to further discuss the problem, Strain seconded, Wmotion carried. Mooney moved to have the City Engineer and Mayor instruct the Planning Commission that further rezone applications should be carefully checked for any street , sewer or water problems before ; being referred to the council , Buxton seconded, motion carried. Up©n the City Engineer' s recommendation , Dames and Moore were authorized by motion to conduct a soils investigation on So. 228th, 4th, James & So. 212th, ' East of the freeway. Scenic. Mr. Frank Teeter, Builder, stated that he plans to build apartments on lower Scenic Hill , involving the lower loop alley of Scenic Way. He proposes to retain title to the relocated alley, granting the city full right for ingress and egress for the city utility vehicles , but not to relinquish access to the public. It was noted that there will be a hearing on the vaca- tion of another portion of the alley before the Planning Commission . The Mayor advised Mr. Teeter to submit a formal request by letter, containing the City Engineer' s recommendations. WATER Strain reported that a portion necessary for the right-of-way for the line from the six million gallon reservoir to 2287th will have to be secured by condemnation. The matter was referred to Jack Pain , by motion . LID 252. Ordinance 1463 , creating the North Water LID 252 was read by the City Attorney. Strain moved for passage and adoption of the ordinance , Buxton seconded, motion carried. Bill Chase noted that the American Institute of Steel will do a story on the new six million gallon water reservoir. Strain noted that he had received another letter from Robert i I Kuvara, Attorney, regarding the dissolution of the East Hill Water Co. Strain reported receipt of a letter from Green River Realty expressing interest in purchasing a 10 acre tract of city owned property, East of the Green River at about 280th. The matter I was referred to the water committee for study. I SEWER The City Engineer requestedlauthorization for Dames & Moore to conduct soils investigation on the west valley sewer trunk, l notinglthat this portion is not included in LID 250. Mooney so moved, Durand seconded, motion carried. WATER & Ordinance 1462, establishing water and sewer connection charges SEWER for LID's was read by the City Attorney. Mooney moved for passage and adoption of the ordinance , Strain seconded, motion carried. FINANCE The City Engineer stated that there is $100,000.00 in 1/2Q gas tax investments that are maturing and $46 ,000.00 now in the fund. nvest The City Treasurer has requested authorization to rei according to our needs for the next several months. Strain so moved, Armstrong seconded, motion carried. POLICE'.& A letter from Patrick Hollingsworth, Asst. Principal of Totem FIRE Jr. High, was read commending the Kent Police Dept. for their aid and support at various adult and teenage activities. Arm- strong moved that a copy of the letter be sent to the police officers and a letter be written to Mr. Hollingsworth, Durand seconded, motion carried. � A letter from Judge George Fiori, Jr. , was read, submitting his resignation to be effective August 1, 1967• Buxton moved that a letter be sent to him in appreciation for his past service to the community. Motion carried. I j i i FINANCE A letter from the City Treasurer reporting on the k urrent condition of the Sewer Construction Funds , and requesting authorization of transfers was introduced. It was ascertained that each council member had received a copy of the letter and comprehensive summary attached. The matter was referred to the Finance Committee , by motion. PLANNING The Mayor's reappointment of Norman Anderson and John Fournier,Sr. ' to the Valley Regional Planning Commission was confirmed by Council motion. A letter was read from the Puget Sound Governmental Conference inviting the City to become an active participant in planning for the central Puget Sound region . Bill Chase explained that the PSGC has a new policy, whereby cities in South King County will agree on one man who will represent all of the cities , instead of having the VRPC represent the valley. He stated that the cities should meet and choose one man to represent them. He noted further that the PSGC has been designated as a clearing house for federal grants. Mooney stated that HUD applications are being rejected because of the lack of an organized planning group. Mooney objected to the PSGGC proposal. , charging that one man cannot know what is going on in all of the cities in South King County. He opined that such a program would require a full-time paid man and that the big cities should not dominate these conferences. He also said that we should have our representation in the VRPC and allow funds in the new budget for this. ZONING Waller. Ordinance 1464 , approving the Waller rezone from R-1 & R-3 to R- was read by the City Attorney. Durand moved for passage and adoption of the ordinance , after a correction of terminology has been made by the City Attorney, Strain seconded, motion carried. I Drake Annex. Ordinance 1465 , approving zoning of R-1 for the Drake Annexation was read by the City Attorney. Armstrong moved for passage and adoption of the ordinance , Mooney seconded, motion carried. I Wilson Annex. Ordinance 1466 , approving the zoning of C-3 for Skagen portion of the Wilson Annexation was read by the City Attorney. Strain moved for passage and adoption of the ordinance , Durand seconded, motion carried. OLYMPIC VIEW Upon the recommendation of the City Engineer, the ordinance ESTATES approving the final plat of Olympic View Estates will be held over, since the plattor is mafking improvements now. CORDON Ordinance 1467 , approving the Cordon Annexation was read by the ANNEXATION City Attorney. Mooney moved for passage and adoption of the ordinance , Strain seconded, motion carried. It was noted that there is no garbage collection in the Cordon Annexation at this time. Armstrong requested that the City Attorney notify the contractor holding the franchise for this area that the franchise will be terminated 5 years from the date of tle annexation. CIVIC Mooney noted that no report has been received recently from the IMPROVEMENT the Chamber of Commerce regarding the off-street parking project or the civic center program and requested the Mayor to ask for .such a report . He stated further that the new budget should provide for an administrative assistant to the Mayor and a full time planner, both of whom would require office space. SS&M The City Engineer noted that SS&M Co. are ready to haul dirt across the East Valley Highway at the wrecking yard to their KVIP site, and have requested a permit . The covering letter stated that they will comply with the conditional exception restrictions . Discussion was had on suitable bonding for the project which would necessitate removing 404•' of curb on each side of the highway. Mooney moved that they submit a i $10,000.00 bond and $2, 500.00 cashier' s check to be deposited with the City Treasurer. Strain seconded, motion carried over Durand's nay. Armstrong's motion , seconded by Strain was passed approving the following claims : i i f Current Expense 5 , 517.71 Water 8,055.29 j Street 3, 192. 55 So.212th LID 251 35 ,281. 35 So.212th LID 253 6 , 135.00 Sewer 9,702.00 Garbage 8 , 349.89 j Library 28, 348.88 Park 842.96 105 ,425. Interest Bearing Warrants N. I4ient Water Chicago, Bridge & Iron Works 6,796. 53 �{ill 4k Ingman 10.00 Hill & Ingman 6 ,696.04 Hill & Ingman 3, 285.50 16 ,788.07 I Sewer Construction 66 Mottner & McCutchen 13,438.26 Hill & Ingman 485.48 13, 923.74 �I MEETING ADJOURNED: 10: 10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, MNYOR (/� Alex Thornton , Mayor Marie Jensen f-ity Clerk i I I i I Ii � I i i I I