HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 07/17/1967 Kent , Washington
July 17 , 1967
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council called to order at 8:00 P.M.
Present : Mayor Thornton , Councilmen : Armstrong, Buxton , Durand, Mooney,
Strain and Woodworth, City Attorney Bereiter and Assistant .City Engineer Engeln .
Minutes of the last meeting approved as printed and accepted by motion , with
the following corrections : Page 2, regarding S. 239th St. should read: 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 all of the abutting ro ert ; also,
on Page 4 , regarding Ord. 1462, should state that Ord. 1462, establishing water
and sewer connection charges in lieu of assessments was read by the City Attorney
Clerk' s , treasurer's and budget reports submitted, accepted and placed on
file by motion .
HEALTH & Metro. Mooney reported that as of July 13th, EDA had
SANITATION approved the contract negotiated by Metro and the City.
He further stated that the check in the amount of $961 ,951.61
to the City is in the Metro office for payment for the North
End Treatment Plant , the West Hill Trunk and the South End
Pump Station . Approval for the city's call for bids on
Phase I for sewers on the West side of the Milwaukee tracks
has also been received. Authorization for the bid call was
given to the Clerk, by motion , said bids to be opened on
August 18th.
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Mooney moved that approximately $50,000.00 be allocated for
partial payment of judgments owed for sewer easements acquired
for improvements in ULID #1 (formerly LID 250) be paid by
issuance of interest bearing warrants drawn on Sewer
Construction Fund, 1967, as soon as an amendatory letter is
received from Peoples National Bank agreeing to purchase said
warrants payable from "Sewer Construction Fund, 1967" , rather
than from LID 250, seconded and carried.
Resojution #578, stipulating lthe city' s agreement with the
conditions under which EDA approved the city's contract with
Metro wits read by the City Attorney. Woodworth moved for
passage and adoption of the resolution and instructed the City
Clerk to send certified copies of same to Metro, George Mack,
EDA and the City Attorney, Durand seconded, motion carried.
Resolution 577, declaring the city' s intention to form an LID
for sewers for the North Washington Avenue area and setting
j the public hearing for Wagust !7th was read by the City Attorney.
Mooney moved for passage and adoption of the resolution , Strain
seconded, motion carried.
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Mooney moved to authorize the City Clerk and Mayor to sign
the Bill of Sale conveying to Metro certain sewer trunks
contained in the West Hill Trunk System as described in the
Bill of Sale , Buxton seconded, motion carried.
Woodworth moved to instruct the City Attorney, with assistance
from the City Engineer, to prepare an Assignment of Easement
rights to Metro for the easement rights the City has on any
private property within the area conveyed by the Bill of Sale ,
Armstrong seconded, motion carried.
No. Treatment Plant . Mooney moved to authorize Change Order
#2 to Mottner & McCutchen for additional excavation and drain
line removal at the North End treatment facilities , Atmstrong
seconded, motion carried.
Easements. Mooney moved that Mr. Murray be retained to
acquire the balance of the sewer easements and also the
necessary rights-of-way for streets on Phase II of South 212th;
Woodworth seconded, motion carried.
Garbage. Mooney moved to rescind the action taken two weeks
ago cancelling Erath's garbage contract for breach of contract ,
Woodworth seconded. Mooney explained that the committee had
met with Erath and his attorney and that the required $2, 500.00
performance bond had been covered by a cash deposit in the bank
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With control of the pass book in the city' s hands. The City
Attorney reported he was drafting a new contract . Motion carried.
A letter from the Department of Health was read approving the
amendment to the Preliminary Engineering Report on the Comprehen-
sive Sewerage Plan . Armstrong moved to place the letter on file ,
Mooney seconded, motion carried.
A letter from the Department of Commerce was read approving
the city' s contract with Metro. Armstrong moved that the letter
be placed on file and copies be sent to each Councilman , Strain
seconded, motion carried.
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STREETS LID 251. Upon Durand' s motion , the City Clerk and Mayor were
authorized to sign Change Order #1 for Scarsella Bros. for
LID 251 , Armstrong seconded, motion carried.
A letter was read from Meadowcroft Development Corp: stating their
plans to build on the South side of West Meeker adjacent to the
Chicago Milwaukee Railroad, and requesting notice of the city' s
intention with regard to extending West Gowe St . by July 27th.
Discussion was had on the John Graham Plan proposal of a mall on
Meeker St . , East of 4th Ave. , and on the state highway proposal
for south of the business district . Woodworth moved for a letter
to be sent to Mr. Meadowcroft , noting that action could not be
taken before the next council meeting on August 7th. Motion
seconded and carried. Mooney moved for a meeting to be arranged
between the Street and Finance Committees , Mr. Meadowcroft and
Mr. Foster of the Highwa y Dept ; motion seconded and carried.
Armstrong noted that some consideration should be given to moving
the building at 1st & Smith, formerly occupied by the Sundin Tool
& Die Co. so that Smith Street could be aligned.
Arterial 5t . Improvements. Mooney moved that subject to the
City Attorney' s approval, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to hire an appraiser to secure rights-of-way nedded for the
arterialpro
street ram. Buxton seconded, motion carried.
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Mooney noted that on June 5th, the Council received a letter
from Herb Reed requesting that 72nd Ave. S. be put on the
Arterial Street plan. Mr. Bicknell stated that the Planning
Commission felt it should be entered as such on the ,Revised
Comprehensive Plan . The City Attorney noted that this had been
considered informally, and that the Planning Commission is now
engaged in an extensive study of the city' s comprehensive plan ,
including the Arterial Street Program. Formal hearings will be
held before the commission land the council in the fall . He
j recommended that the matter be heard before the Planning
Commission and the street shown as an arterial on the new compre-
hensive plan if approved as such by the Planning Commission and
the Council. He noted that the physical improvements would take
a considerable period of time.
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WATER Ordinance 1471 , providing for condemnation of construction
easements in connection with construction and installation of
water mains: South 218th Supply Main" , was read by the City
Attorney. Strain moved for passage and adoption of the ordinance .
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Mooney seconded, motion carried.
O'Brien: Strain moved for Hill & Ingman to be authorized to
investigate the water of the O'Brien artesian well , which had
formerly furnished water for the O'Brien system, Durand seconded,
motion carried.
I Ranney Well Site. Upon Strain 's query the City Attorney reported
that it is difficult to pin down ownerships of the Ranney Well
Sitedue to change of the river stream. He recommended that if
the city desires to gain water and property rights that condemna-
tion through special counsel be authorized. Strain requested
that Hill & Ingman submit a copy of the report they formulated
some years ago.
Strain moved that Dick Murray be authorized to negotiate for the
second 6 million gallon reservoir. site on So. 208th, Mooney
seconded, motion carried.
Strain moved, subject to approval of the City Attorney, that the
j Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to retain an appraiser to
appraise the reservoir site , ACrmstrong seconded, motion carried.
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BUILMING Utility Shop. Buxton stated that the bids were opened last
Thursday for the new utilitylbuilding. The Mayor suggested
that the bids be awarded at the next council meeting. Buxton
moved to hold the bids until August 7th, Durand seconded. The
following bids were read by the City Clerk:
Date of
Contractor Bid Completion
Busch Constr. $124 ,440 140 days
Calhoun Constr." $139, 939 120 days
Enetai Bldg. Co. $138 , 777 150 days
Far West Constr. $138,837 150 days
Johnson , Wm. B. $139,444 145 days
Rasmussen Constr. $129, 230 1.20 days
Workman Constr. $137, 630 160 days
Don Bogard, Architect , recommended that the bids be awarded
tonight so the contractor could commence with the paperwork.
Buxton withdrew his motion, Durand withdrew his second.
Strain moved that the bid be awarded to Busch Construction ,
subject to financing and for notice to proceed to be withheld
for 10 days , Buxton seconded, motion carried. Armstrong moved
to call for a meeting for July 20th at the City Hall at 10:00 a.m.
of the Building and Finance Committees and all tenants of the
new building, Mooney seconded, motion carried.
Permits. Buxton reported that the total building permits
issued for June wall eighty-six for a total amount of
$1 ,655 , 572 and the total for the year, through June , is
$10,000,000.00. He also noted that a local contractor has made
application for a permit for a roller rink on the East Valley
Highway.
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Buxton recommended that the City lease the former store on
Meeker St . , the rear of which is adjacent to the rear exit of
the Engineering Dept . Buxton stated that the rent would be
$200.00 per month, and suggested a year' s lease. A motion
was passed authorizing the Mayor and Buxton to enter into such
agreement with the owner.
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POLICEI& Ordinance 1470, adopting a Fire Prevention Code was read by
FIRE the City Attorney. Under discussion , Armstrong asked if this
would conflict with the Planning Commission with regard to
zoning. Chief Foster answered questions regarding the code.
The City Attorney recommended passage of the ordinance with
the. understanding that there will be coordination between the
Fire Prevention Board and the Planning Commission. Woodworth
moved for passage and adoption of the ordinance, Strain
seconded, motion carried.
Fire Chief Foster noted that the Fire Department had placed
third out of 22 teams in State Competitive hose drills held
in Tacoma.
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ANNEXATIONS Buxton noted that the ATnnexation Committee met with owners
and/or developers of four new areas , who are considering
annexation to the city, noting that a total of 132 acres
is involved with a present assessed valuation of approximately
$250,000.00.
Wilson Annexation . Ordinance 1469, amending Ordinance 1433 and
correcting the legal description of the Wilson Annex. was read
by the City Attorney. Mooney moved for passage and adoption
of the ordinance; Durand seconded, motion carried.
GREEN VALLEY The public hearing was opened on the final plat of Green Valley
HEIGHTS #6 Heights #6. There were no comments or objections from the
floor; and the hearing was closed by motion. Woodworth moved
to approve the plat , Strain seconded, motion carried.`
Ordinance 1468, approving the plat , was read by the City
Attorney. Woodworth moved for passage and adoption of the
ordinance , Strain seconded, motion carried.
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BENSON The public hearing was opened on the .final plat of
f e we no comments or ob ections
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T7pon th:+ A!! ' t . City Enginefrr;s a'c a orunc:ric'f,i;i c,3; , f e.i i c.t'
on the matter was held over to the August 7th
meeting.
ADMINISTRA- Buxton reported that the Mayor, Mooney and he had
TION visited the City Halls in Folsom and Fresno, noting
that the Folsom facilities were located on a 50 acre
tract. A detailed report will be submitted later. i
Mooney reported that in Fresno a bond issue for a
stadium had been rejected at the polls and that inside
levy money had been used istead. He stated that Folsom
has an administrator who coordinates with the Mayor,
draws up the budget , etc. Mooney moved that the. City
Clerk be authorized to advertise for an administrator,
with a degree in Engineering and Business Administration ,
with age and salary to be left open, Woodworth seconded.
Under discussion , Mooney pointed out that a committee
would review the resumes received and interview applicants.
Sample ordinances will be received from California
containing the job description of such a position.
Motion carried.
Discussion was had on a new city hall. Mooney
emphasized the present crowded condition of the city
hall and stated that he would like to see the new
building constructed soon. He noted that a possible
means of financing would be General Obligation Bonds.
It was noted that the Chamber of Commerce Committee has
not submitted a report from the citizens committee yet.
Mooney suggested that the Finance & Building Committees
look into buying land and construction on a lease-pur-
chase plan , so we can start at the earliest possible date.
PARKS Mrs. Hogan noted that the Park Department has been
offered use of a piece of the Borden Chemical Company's
j property between lst & 4th for park use , on a 5 year basis
j free of charges. Armstrong recommended that a crosswalk
j on James from North Park to this property. Armstrong
moved that the Park Department work with Mr. Thackery
of Borden and present a lease to the Council , Strain
seconded, motion carried.
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Mrs. Hogan stated that each year some Park funds were
declared surplus and then lost for Park expendituees.
She requested some consideration be given to placing
unused funds into a Cumulative Reserve Fund.
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PSGC. Mrs. Hogan stated that the Park Dept. has re-
ceived the new procdural guide lines and that all matters
must go through the PSGC and we must be a member of this
organization . The Mayor noted that it would cost 7-1/20
per capita and that he had a meeting scheduled with other
Mayors of the valley to discuss a candidate to serve ,
noting that he must be an elected official. He suggested
that Mayor Strander would be a good coice of Tukwila.
Strain 's motion , seconded by Armstrong was passed approving
the following claims :
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Current Expense 4 , 363.59 Interest Bearing Warrants
Water 4 ,097.68
Street 6,668.91 Sewer Construction Fund - 1967
Arterial Street 24 ,086.97 Walter Renschler , King County
Sewer 8, 572.87 Clerk 2, 449.00
Garbage 1, 179.39 (Judgment , Murtha)
Library 73.39 Walter Renschler, King County
Park 825.74 Clerk 1 , 314.00
Firemen 's R&P 21. .. (Judgment , Montgomery)
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/I Respectfully submitted,
MEETING AD ru'�/1y�� ED: ( 10:30 p�m�• - P Y
Marie Jensen , City Clerk
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Alex Thornton , Mayor
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