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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 03/18/1968 Kent , Washington March 18, 1968 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council called to order at 8 :00 p.m. Present : Mayor Thornton , Councilmen : Armstrong, Baffaro, Barnier, Lee, Masters , Pozzi and Woodworth, City Attorney Bereiter, City Engineer Sherwood Minutes of the last meeting approved as printed, with the following corrections authorized by motion : Page 2, bottom of the page , should read ) easements , to include one for James St. and, Page 5 , under Car Bids , Strain ' s bid should read S4 , 508.83 . Treasurer and Budget Reports submitted, accepted and placed on file by motion. STREETS Pozzi noted that the street committee and police committee .met regarding the 6 recommendations re- ceived from the Chamber of Commerce. He noted that arrows will be painted on Smith and on 4th Avenue and that the crosswalk by the Valley Elementary School will be painted and marked. 1. The Chamber recommends that the existing ordinance #1329, be enforced and that park- ing be eliminated on Smith St . from Central Ave. to Kennebeck Ave. Pozzi moved that parking be eliminated on the South side of Smith from Central to Kennebeck from 3 :00 to 6 :00 p.m. , Woodworth seconded, motion carried. Pozzi noted that parking would . be eliminated completely if the traffic counts warrant it. 2. Proposed by the Chamber:. in order to alleviate traffic flow problems for traffic traveling east and west on Smith St : at the intersection of Central & Smith, it is recommended that the no left turn sign be eliminated at that inter- section for east bound traffic , thus permitting left turns onto Central by both east and west bound traffic . Pozzi noted that a letter had been received from the Highway Department , stating the proposal was not recommended. The Committee recommended that no action be taken on this. 3 . The Chamber recommends that all parking be eliminated on the north side of Smith Street between Central Avenue and 1st Avenue . Pozzi moved that all parking be eliminated on the north side of Smith from Central to the first alley (west ) , Woodworth seconded, motion carried. 4. The Chamber .recommends that parking be pro- hibited on Central Avenue from James 'St. south to the Green River. pozzi noted that the committee recommends no action at this time , but suggests that parking be restricted for all new construction from Titus St . south to the Green River. STREETS 5. The Chamber recommends that parking be eliminated on Meeker St.from 4th Avenue west to the Milwaukee tracks and that this action coincide with the opening of the Willis St . interchange. Pozzi moved to approve this recommendation , Woodworth seconded, motion carried. 6 . The Chamber recommends that on-street parking be eliminated from Willis St . north to James on 4th Avenue and for the installation of .the safest type of pedestrian signals across 4th Avenue at the Kent Elementary School. Pozzi moved that all parking on 4th Avenue on the west side of James St. to Willis St . be eliminated, Woodworth seconded, motion carried. Pozzi moved that the City Engineer write to the State Highway Department requesting a flashing caution light at the crosswalk at Titus and 4th Avenue at the elementary school, Woodworth seconded, motion carried. Pozzi moved that parking be eliminated on the east side of Fourth from James to -Titus , including the south property line where Dr. Dona' s office is located, Woodworth seconded, motion carried. A letter from Mr. Foster of the Highway Department .was read reporting that they will place shoulder stripes and delineators through the Happy Canyon vicinity, and, if possible , reflectors:zed buttons along the center line. Woodworth moved that a letter of thanks -be sent to Mr. Foster , Pozzi seconded, motion carried. Off-Street PaELjRZ. Ted Strain noted from the audience that his family would like to meet with the Chamber regarding the proposed off street parking pro- ject. Jim Curran stated that the Chamber would arrange such a meeting. Traffic Control. The Mayor asked about the possibility of getting a road in on S. 208th to relieve the bottleneck, west of the tracks . Pozzi stated that attempts to secure right of way had failed. It was noted that the Planning Commission suggested a road between Rainier Pallett and Aero Structures or the possibility of tying 80th Avenue into S. 200th coming out by Heath. The Mayor requested the City Engineer to check to see if approval had been received to use 1/20 gas tax money for the light on So. 240th and Pacific Highway S. 72nd Avenue . Pozzi moved to accept a right of way offered by Puget Power for the proposed 72nd Avenue and that a letter be sent to them stating that at this. time , the city will not require that lines be bu.r ied at their new substation site, but that at such time as it becomes econimically feasible , the lines be buried, Masters seconded, motion carried. HEALTH & The City Engineer presented a Bill of Sale from Mr. SANITATION Dehnert for 'the sewers , water mains , storm sewers and street improvements in Dehnert ' s Addition and recommended that it be accepted by the city and that the city assume full jurisdiction of the improvements. Pozzi so moved, Armstrong seconded, motion carried. The City Engineer presented copies of easements from Northern Pacific Railroad. for two crossings of their main line tracks , one with a 72" line for the Valley Interceptor sewer at So. 194th, and the other a 27" sewer line at Novak Lane. The permit fee is $400.00 and the City Engineer recommended that the easements be accepted and the fee paid. Barnier so moved, Masters seconded. Under discussion , the City Engineer stated fees had been paid for the last several easements. It was noted that the term of the permit was not specified in years. Upon the City Attorney' s recommendation , Woodworth moved to refer the easements back to the NPRR for re- drafting, noting that they should be queried, as to how the fees were determined, Masters seconded, motion carried. HEALTH & The City Engineer presented two easements from SANITATION Puget Power for sewer lines and water mains at So. 192nd and recommended that they be accepted. Pozzi so moved, Woodworth seconded, motion carried. A letter was read from Mr. Gibbs of Metro ad- vising that a meeting will be held on April 2, at 8 :00 p.m. in the Metro Conference Room to • discuss proposed changes to the penalty pro- visions of Metro ' s Rules & Regulations. It was noted that Councilman Barnier will attend. Resolution 589, regarding appropriations for health services was read by the City Attorney. Woodworth moved for passage of the resolution , Barnier 'seconded, motion carried. Bids. The City Engineer noted that the city received bids today on the Central Valley Inter- ceptor sewer project , which would be tallied and presented at the next meeting. Beautification. Mayor Thornton proclaimed the week of March 24 through 30 as official Clean-up Week in Kent . Pozzi noted that no rocks would be picked up by the city crews. Harry Williams , Chamber committee chairman explained the details of the project . Barnier stated that he felt that the political posters should be posted no more than 30 days . Pozzi suggested that a committee be formed to meet with the City Attorney to discuss enforcing this. Barnier , Woodworth, and Pozzi were appointed to the committee . The Mayor suggested that three homes be disposed of as unfit for habitation , noting that the owner had concurred. Pozzi moved that the Mayor and City Attorney write a letter to the owner of these buildings , after the Engineering Dept. had filed an "on site findings" report , Armstrong seconded, motion carried. WATER Lee noted that the sewer and water committees met with Mr. Henning regarding the request for city sewer and water service and had explained the pro- cedure 'to follow under these circumstances. A letter from Edgar R. Rombauer, Attorney was read requesting information regarding the sale of a water contract for a proposed new development in Kent. Pozzi moved to refer the matter to the City Engineer and water committee , Armstrong seconded, motion carried. FINANCE The Mayor introduced the Price-Waterhouse report regarding updating the city' s accounting system. Pozzi moved for the City Attorney to draft an emergency ordinance to provide the necessary funds for engaging a programmer and leasing equipment , Barnier seconded, motion carried. Lee moved that the report be referred to the Finance Committee for study in the interim, Armstrong seconded, motion carried. The Mayor stressed the importance of prompt action on this project , pointing out that the state auditor had reported that the city had not invested some surplus funds , thereby losing the interest such an investment would have earned. BUILDING Baffaro reported that a meeting was scheduled for March 19 at 7 : 30 P-m. to review proposals of various architects regarding the new city hall. APPEAL By motion , the public hearing was set for April 15th on the appeal filed by Mr. Wasnick on the action of the Board of Adjustment in refusing to grant a variance to allow construction of a 7 uriit apartment in an R-2 zone. Pozzi voted nay. CITY HALL Ordinance 1501, providing fot the issuance of #1,130,000.00 BONDS of "City Hall General Obligation Bonds, 1968" was read by the City Attorney. Pozzi moved for passage of the ordinance , Armstrong seconded, motion carried unanimously. BIDS Garbage Consinners. The following bids were read for 50 two yard containers for the garbage department : Capital Industries $6 ,897.50 + tax, FOB Kent Worthington Container 7, 250.00 + tax, FOB Kent Paul Haggard 7 , 500.00 tax, . FOB Kent DeWald Northwest 7 , 580.00 1- tax, FOB Kent McElhose Welding 9 ,620.00 + tax, FOB Klcnt Woodworth moved to award the bid to Capital, low bidder , Masters seconded, motion carried. Trucks - Street Dept . The following bids were read for two trucks for the street department : Bill Hazelett $3 , 864.68, plus tax Bowen Scarff 3 , 994.00, plus tax Valley Garage 4 ,011.02, plus tax Bazrnier moved to award the bid to Bill Iazelett , low bidder, Pozzi seconded,motion carried. PLANNING Resolution 588, authorizing transfer of $1, 500.00 of OOMMISSION Planning Commission funds from Maintenance & Operation to Salaries & Wages , was read by the City Attorney. Woodworth moved for passage of the resolution , Pozzi seconded, motion carried. ZONING R-5. Mr. Poole noted that the Planning Commission had two details to resolve regarding consideration of deleting R-5 zoning from the present zoning ordinance. Woodworth suggested that public notices be placed in the newspaper prior to further discussion of this matter at a council meeting. Poole stated he would attend to it . A letter was read from Mr. Henning requesting confirmation of the zoning of property owned by him at 26441 104th S.E. Woodworth moved that the letter be referred to the City Attorney for appropriate answer, Masters seconded, motion carried. COUNCIL The proposed resolution regarding procedures for council PROCEDURES meetings was left on the table to be considered at the next meeting. KENTWOOD Ordinance 1502, approving the plat of Kentwood Hills #2 HILLS #2 was read by the City Attorney. Armstrong moeed for passage of the ordinance, Lee seconded, motion carried. KENTWOOD Ordinance 1503 , approving the plat of Kentwood Hills #3 HILLS #3 was read- by the City Attorney. Armstrong moved for passage of the ordinance, Lee seconded, motion carried. GREEN VALLEY Ordinance 1504 , approving the plat of Green Valley Heights HEIGHTS #6 and repealing Ordinance 1468 was read by the City Attorney. Woodworth moved for passage of the ordinance , Armstrong seconded, motion darried. ANNEXATIONS Ortiz. The public hearing was opened on the proposed Ortiz annexation. . There were no comments or objections , and the hearing was closed by motion. Pozzi moved to accept the annexation and to instruct the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance, Woodworth seconded, motion carried. Lorentson . The public hearing was opened on the pro- posed Lorentson Annexation . The Mayor excused Armstrong from the discussion , at his request , as his wife ' s family are proponents of the annexation . Mr. Zacharias asked if he was included in the annexation and was told that he was. There were no further comments and the hearing was closed by motion . Woodworth moved to accept the annexation and to instruct the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance , Masters seconded, motion carried. Kaltenbach. The public hearing was opened on the pro- posed Kaltenbach annexation . The City Attorney stated that one of the attorney's in his office represents a seller in connection with this property. Mr. Bastian , attorney representing some owners in the area stated he was satisfied that there was no conflict of interest in the matter. At Mr. Brewer ' s request , the City Engineer explained that if there is an LID formed to extend sewers in -that area and Mr. Brewer ' s property was involved, he would share in the expense. Barnier stated that he felt that all of the people involved in annexations should be notified personally. Pozzi moved to close the hearing, . Woodworth seconded, moti.on . carri.ed. Woodworth moved to accept the annexation and to instruct the City Attorney to draft the ordinance, Lee seconded, motion carried. ARMSCREST #5 A bill of sale from Hauge Construction Co. for street improvements and water mains on Woodland Way in Armscrest #5 was presented by the City Engineer . Masters moved to accept the bill of sale, Barnier seconded, motion carried. CONFERENCES & Pozzi moved to authorize the City Engineer and Assistant +, CONVENTIONS City Engineer to attend the APWA Conference in Longview on April 10, ll and 12. Lee seconded, motion carried. Pozzi ' s motion , seconded by Armstrong was passed approving the following claims : Current Expense 6 ,180.63 Water 5, 542.62 Street 8 , 344.51 Arterial Street 2, 250.63 Sewer 878.28 Garbage 1, 363.3.3 Library 20.56 Park 665.21 Fire R/P 255.00 25 , 500.77 Interest Bearing Warrants North Kent Water Harold L. James 2, 200.00 John Pain 468• 33 1966 Sewer Constr. Issue II Hill & Ingman 107.00 1967 Sewer Constr. ULID #1 Metropolitan Engr. 1 ,156.63 Daily Journal of Commerce 94.25 McGraw Hill Publications 552.00 Daily Journal of Commerce 98.60 MEETING -ADJOURNED: 10:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, MAYOR Alex Thornton , Mayor Marie Jen , City C erk