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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Regular Minutes - 09/18/1967 I i i Kent ,Washington September 18 , 1967 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 Attorney Bereiter, City Engineer Sherwood I Minutes of the last meeting approved as printed and accepted by motion . I Treasurer ' s report submitted, accepted and placed on file by motion . I HEALTH & Mooney stated that the Health & Sanitation Committee SANITATION and City Engineer had met with Bill Davidson , property owner living on the "S" curve of the Benson Highway who requested to connect to sewers . Mooney moved to allow this , on a temporary basis , until the Garrison Creek Canyon line is constructed, as discussed with the City Engineer. Strain seconded , motion carried. Mooney stated that the committee recommended that if the City is to serve this area, a program should be developed whereby they either annex to the city or form a ULID. He also stated that the committee had referred interested parties to the annexation committee. STREETS Comprehensive Plan - 72nd Ave . The public hearing was opened on the desirability of incorporating into the Comprehensive Plan an 80' right-of-way for 72nd Ave. from S. 180th to S. 228th. It was noted that the Planning Commission recommends approval. Mr. Toddhunter of PSP&L objected, stating that this proposal would bisect their property purchased for a switching station for serving the valley, and would necessitate fencing and a tunnel , thus increasing PSP&L' s costs approximately $25 ,000. Mr. Niewenhuis of Western Processing Co. stated that this proposal would reduce his already narrow property by about 10%' Ile suggested that the proposed arterial run parallel to and West of the West Valley Highway. Objections were also heard from Mr. Tom Montgomery. Noel Bicknell stated. that there were a number of objectors at the Planning Commission meeting , all of which were considered before the Planning Commission made its recommendation of approval. Herb Reed , representing Kent Industrial Center and Cohen noted that this proposal would afford good access for PSP&L. Bill Chase stated that there are only small sewers in the area. A lengthly discussion followed wherein it was pointed out that the legal description did not include the area from 180th to 182nd. The City Engineer opined that the legal notice implied an 80, strip for the entire piece , from 180th ,through to 228th, and that there was already a 50' right-of-way from 180th to 182nd. The City Attorney noted that the area in question should be clarified. Bicknell pointed out that the matter would be heard again as part of the new comprehensive plan , prior to its adoption. There were no further comments or objections and the hear- ing was closed by motion . Durand moved to refer the matter back to the Planning Commission for clarification of the legal description , seconded and carried. Bouldron . The City Engineer noted that a private party is blocking Bouldron Way and opined that that portion has become a public right-of-way by prolonged continuous use. He noted that loads of material have been dumped there to prevent access . The City Attorney asked if it was necessary for public use and Mr. Bouldron stated that he used Prospect Ave. but that the garbage and delivery trucks use Bouldron Way. Armstrong moved to refer the matter to the City Engineer , Police and Street Committees , Woodworth seconded, motion carried. I i I I Arterial—St .--Plan. Mooney moved to set the hearing for October 2 to revise the 6 year arterial street plan to include So. 212th from the Valley Freeway easterly to So. 208th and for a portion of Pacific Highway, from Des Moines Rd. to So. 240th St . , Armstrong seconded, motion carried. The City Engineer recommended against accepting the deeds submitted by Bert McNae for a 60' right-of-way, for 65th Ave. So. , as to do so would create a 30 foot jog on Meeker i Street . Mr. Deal , representing Bert McNae , stated that Benaroya Co. was unwilling to donate the 30' which would line u the streets and eliminate the job. Woodworth p noted that at a preliminary meeting , the street committee i had elected to reject the deeds. Strain moved to refer the matter to the Street Committee and Mooney seconded. Motion carried over Woodworth' s nay. The public hearing on the Teter request STREETS Teter Vacation. 'I for vacation of a portion of alley in lower Scenic Loop was opened. It was noted that the Planning Commission recommends approval. Bob Frost of 421 Scenic Way voiced an objection which was withdrawn after the City Engineer clarified the exact location and limitations of the pro- posed vacation . There were no further comments or ob- j jections and the hearing was closed by motion . Woodworth moved to approve the vacation and to instruct the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance , Strain seconded , motion carried. A letter from Norwood Cunningham was read expressing his appreciation for the blacktopping on James St. The City Engineer noted that Kendall ' s crew and the Street Committee had worked very hard on this project . Woodworth moved to ; place the letter on file . Buxton seconded, motion carried. WATER Strain moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement with Hill , Ingman and Chase updating i our comprehensive water plan and basic engineering terms , i subject to approval of form by the City Attorney, Durand seconded , and motion carried. Bids . The following bids were read on the Clark Springs i Well Drilling Project : i Richardson Well Drilling Schedule A 16 , 995 .00 Tacoma Schedule B 2 , 930.00 i L. R. Gaudio Schedule A 19,670.00 Tacoma Schedule B 3 , 140.00 Strain moved to award the bid to Richardson Well Drilling low bidder , subject to EDA approval , Armstrong seconded, motion carried. Strain statedthat it has come to his attention that i contractors are using water from fire hydrants without city approval , and the City Attorney noted that this was prohibited by ordinance. Woodworth moved to refer the matter to the Water Committee and City Attorney to in- vestigate and report back, Durand seconded, motion carried. POLICE & A letter from King County Fire Protection District #43 was FIRE read thanking the Kent Fire Dept . for their aid on a fire call on August 18th. Woodworth moved that a copy be sent to the Fire Dept. and the original placed on file , Strain seconded , motion carried. Woodworth moved to allow expenses for Police Chief McQuery to attend the Statewide Police Management School at Yakima, October 3 through 5 ,Pozzi seconded , motion carried. Fire Chief Foster reported on the International Association of Fire Chiefs Meeting held in San Francisco . September 8 through 14th , stating that it was very informative. Woodworth announced that Patrolman Hancock has been promoted to Class A Patrolman . PROPOSED Ordinance 1479 was read, providing for three bond BOND ISSUE issues to be placed on the November ballot as follows : 1) Library Bonds - $110 ,000.001 2) Recreational Facilities Bonds - $60 , 000.00. 3) City Hall , Civic Center Bonds - $1 ,830, 000.00. Woodworth moved for passage and adoption of the ordinance , Pozzi seconded, motion carried. FINANCE A letter from the City Treasurer was read requesting reinvestment of $400,000 U. S. Government 60-day Treasury Bills to credit of Metro-Sewer Revenue for a period of 30 days. Armstrong so moved , Strain seconded, motion carried. I � i APPEAL A letter was read from Thomas Archey appealing the Board of Adjustment ' s decision to deny his request for a variance on parking regulations . By motion , the hearing was set for October 16th. PARKS & The Mayor requested a motion for the City Attorney to RECREATION draft a resolution to transfer $2 , 200.00 within the Park Budget . Armstrong so moved , Buxton seconded, motion carried. A letter from the U. S. Department of Interior was read advising that the city' s plans to acquire addi- tional recreation lands at Clark Springs , Kent Springs & Icy Creels areas will be incorporated into the Recreation Appendix. By motion , the letter was placed on file. SS&M Strain stated that SS&M Co. are violating their restrictions and were operating until 11: 30 on Friday evening. Mooney moved that the City Attorney be instructed to inform them that if there is one more violation , the city will take action . Armstrong seconded, motion carried. ANNEXATIONS A letter from the King County Engineer was read advising that the Board of Review which formerly passed on annexa- tions , is no longer in existence , but will beieplaced by the Boundary Review Board. By motion , the letter was placed on file . Kaltenbach. The revised 10% petition for the Kaltenbach Annexation was presented, to include a greater area, along with a letter from the City Engineer certifying that signatures thereon represent owners of property aggregating more than 10% of the assessed valuation . By motion , a meeting with the proponents was set for p A 7 : 15 p.m. October 2. . Ortiz. The 10% petition for the Ortiz Annexation was presented along with a letter from the City Engineer . certifying that signatures thereon represent owners of property aggregating more than 10% of assessed valuation . Mr. Ortiz of Trans Pacific Industries requested a letter from the City stating that water and sewer are available for this area. The City Attorney stated that the old annexation rules do not apply and that the newly formed Boundary Review Board will rule over all annexations. Woodworth suggested that we proceed in the usual way as far as the 75"o petition . Mooney moved that the 10% petition be accepted and October 2 at 7: 30. p.m. be set to meet with the proponents of the annexation , Armstrong seconded, motion carried. Denver Grigsby asked if this property was contiguous to the City and the Mayor replied that it was. Strain moved that the City Engineer send Mr. Ortiz a letter assuring water and sewer availability, Mooney seconded , motion carried. BUDGET It was noted that the preliminary budget is prepared and that the public hearing on the final budget will be held at the October 2 meeting. CONDOLENCE Mooney commented on the untimely death of Dr. James Hogan , City Health Officer and a 30 second silence was observed in memoriam. A motion was passed for a letter of condolence to be sent to Mrs . Hogan. Strain ' s motion , seconded by Armstrong was passed j approving the following claims : Current Expense 3 , 340.95 I Water 4 , 100.27 Street 10 ,464.06 Arterial Street 2 , 168.79 j LID 251 1 , 227.36 Sewer 490.69 Garbage 193.24 Library 40.36 Park 37.13 Firemen ' s R&P 216 .75 Interest I3earinr� Warrants N. Kent Water Constr. j Daily Journal of Commerce 100.05 I MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:40 p.m. j -- Respectfully submitted, 1 l � Alex Thorn ton May or Marie Jens n , City Clerk i I I jICI i I i I I I I i I i I