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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 04/01/1968 i Kent , Washington April 1, 1968 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council called to order at 8 :00 p.m. Present : Mayor Thornton , Councilmen : Armstrong, Baffaro, Lee , Masters , Pozzi and City Attorney Bereiter, City Engineer Sherwood Minutes of the last meeting approved as printed and accepted by motion . Clerk' s Report submitted, accepted and placed on file by motion . STREETS James St. The City Engineer reported in 1965 , using in part , 1/20 gas tax money, the city paved James St . from the West Valley Highway to the NP tracks. At that time the city agreed to. pay the Milwaukee Railroad $19, 804 .00 in order to secure the crossing. He recommended that the recently received bill in that amount be paid. Pozzi so moved, Armstrong seconded, motion carried. Off=Street Parking._ A letter from James P. - Curran was read submitting his resignation , effective April 1, 1968, as chairman of the off-street parking committee. Denver Grigsby stated that the matter would be considered at the board meeting of the Chamber on Wednesday. Cu_ gini Vacation . . The City Attorney noted he would arrange a meeting with the street committee as re- quested by Cugini ' s attorney. An Access Report and letter from W. C. Bogart , District Engineer, Washington State Highway Commission was read advising of the location and design for a section of proposed State Route 516 and requesting a conference for consideration of the proposed improve- ment . Armstrong moved that a meeting be set for 7 :00 p.m. on April 9th, Lee seconded, motion carried. The Mayor requested that the City Engineer notify thu State Highway Department that Meeker St . west of the Milwaukee tracks should come under the same paving program already proposed. Pozzi so moved, Masters seconded, motion carried. Pozzi stated that the committee had requested informa- tion from the Association of Washington Cities regard- ing time limits for posting political signs , but has not received a reply as yet . A letter from- the Union Pacific Railroad was read regarding the city' s desire to use portions of railroad property for location of sewer lines , water lines and roadway, before the execution of the proper documents. The railroad agrees to the city' s use of the property providing the terms and conditions outlined in the letter are met . The City Attorney stated that he had confereed with the City Engineer on this matter and recommended the condi- tions be accepted. Pozzi moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign this document , Armstrong seconded, motion carried. WATER Icy Creek. The City Engineer reported receipt of a letter from the U. S . Department of Interior, Geo- logical' Survey Division , requesting the city' s parti- cipation in stream gauging at Icy Creek for another year. Keith Anderson , the city' s geologist ," stated it was now unnecessary and recommended that the stream gauging be discontinued. Lee moved to approve Anderson ' s recommendation and for the City Engineer to notify the proper offices , Armstrong seconded, motion carried. WATER A letter was read from Dr. Melvin Rugg, representing the Boys & Girls Committee of the Kiwanis Club , re- questing permission to allow members of their club to have a work party one weekend in May at the Icy Creek property owned by the city. Pozzi moved to refer the matter to the Police and Fire and Water committees , Masters seconded, motion carried. Lee noted that the water committee, City Engineer and consulting engineer are working on a study of new water sources. HEALTH & Contract IV - North Sewer. ContractThe lVCity wereEngineer opened today statedSANITATION that bids on ULID 1, and will be presented at the next meeting. Contract II - North Sewer. Bids on ULID #1, Contract II, opened on March 18 were presented as follows : Constructors-Pamco 1 , 387,650.00 Frank Collucio Constr. 1, 5.60,765 .00 Morrison-Knudsen Co. 1 , 648 , 255.00 Artukovich, Healy & Kordick 1 ,739,655.00 Harold Kaeser Co. 1 ,876, 385.00 Contract III - North Sewer. Bids on ULID #1 , Contract III , ,opened on March 25 were presented as follows : National Constr. Co. 614 , 153.00 Salem Sand & Gravel 64o,493 .90 Murphy Bros . Inc . 7571578.00 Harold Kaeser Co. 759, 370.00 Tri-State Const . Co. 807 , 904-50 0. R. Alia, Inc . 836 ,440.00 Shoreline Constr. Co. 879 , 390.00 Tonnesen Const . & Slead 1 ,030,840.00 Frank Collucio 1, 307 ,177.50 It was noted that provision has been made to hold these bids for 120 days before awards are made. A petition signed by Mrs. Darby was introduced for sanitary sewers to serve property along Military Rd. lying north of the Kent Des Moines Road. Pozzi moved to refer the matter to the sewer committee , Lee seconded, motion carried. Mr. Bascom Plummer, representing the Star Lake Community Club requested information on having that area become part of the Kent ' s sewer district . Pozzi moved that a meeting be arranged with the City Engineer, and the Sewer Committee , Armstrong seconded, motion carried. LIGHTS Masters reported receipt of a formal request from Puget Power to accept the street lighting on Shinn Street . The City Engineer pointed out that until the d.eed for the street has been transmitted to the city, the city cannot accept the maintenance of the lights. A letter signed by Johnny' s Food Center, East Hill Cleaners and the East Hill Branch of the National Bank of Commerce was read requesting a street light- ing program at the intersection of 104th S.E. and 256th S.E, and in the immediate vicinity. Pozzi moved to refer the matter to the lighting committee , Lee seconded, motion carried. - A letter from Fred Day was read requesting street lighting contiguous to apartments now under construc- tion at S.E. 236th. By motion , this matter was referred to the street lighting committee. BUILDING Baffaro reported that the council and Mayor are visiting city halls in the state to gain information on design , cost , etc. FINANCE An emergency ordinance for $15 ,000 for equipment and personnel for upgrading the city' s accounting system was introduced by the City Attorney. Arm- strong moved to set the public hearing for the April 15th meeting, Pozzi seconded, motion carried. Armstrong moved to authorize the City Treasurer to make adjusting transfers to correct errors for various water construction funds , as requested by the Treasurer' s March lst letter, Pozzi seconded , motion carried. POLICE & A letter from Oscar Hanson , Principal of Sunnycrest FIRE School was read expressing appreciation for Officer Bean ' s presentation on narcotics . Armstrong moved to send a copy of the letter to the Police Chief, Masters seconded, motion carried. ANNEXATIONS Ortiz. Ordinance 1505 , approving the Ortiz annexation to be effective on the 20th day of April was read by the City Attorney. Pozzi moved for passage of the ordinance , Armstrong seconded, motion carried. Lorentson. Ordinance 1506 , approving the Lorentson annexation to be effective on the 20th day of April was .read by the City Attorney. Lee moved for passage of the ordinance , Masters seconded , motion carried with Armstrong abstaining. Kaltenbach. Ordinance 1507, approving the Kaltenbach annexation to be effective on the 20th day of April was read by the City Attorney. Armstrong moved for passage of the ordinance , Lee seconded, motion carried. STRAWBERRY Ordinance 1508, approving the Strawberry Lane Plat LANE PLAT was read by the City Attorney. Pozzi moved for passage of the ordinance , Baffaro seconded. Under discussion , the City Engineer stated that the names of Kenneth and Doris Martis should be added to the plat documents. He noted that the plattors desire to deposit $6 ,700.00 in cash in the bank, in lieu of securing the customary $5 ,000 bond. These funds would require the approval of the City Engineer to pay the contractor as the improvement.s are completed. The City Attorney opined that the proposal was . acceptable as long as the City Engineer had agreed to administer the disbursement of the funds. Motion carried. CAMBRIDGE The City Engineer presented a bill of sale for water #3 & #4 mains , sanitary sewers , storm drains , street improve- ments , etc . , in Cambridge #3 and #4 and recommended that it be ' accepted and the plat bond be released. Armstrong so moved, Lee seconded, motion carried. PLANNING The City Engineer advised that a meeting will be held on April llth at the Renton Inn , sponsored by the Valley Regional Planning Commission and encouraged the council to attend. ZONING R-5. The matter regarding consideration of deleting R-5 zoning from the present zoning ordinance was held over until the Planning Commission brings the recommendations to the council. IMPROVE- In answer to the Mayor' s query, the City Engineer MENTS stated that the City Attorney and he are checking the platting ordinance to determine if the city has the authority to request that sidewalks be in- eluded in new plats . COUNCIL The proposed resolution regarding procedures for PROCEDURES council meetings was left on the table. PARKS & The City Attorney requested that the Park Department RECREATION make a written request for permissive use of the property around the new water tank on 240th for park purposes. Reverend Gretz of the Kent Park Board, commented on Barney Wilson ' s request for the addition of. one staff member to the Park Department from May to December at a cost of $4 , 934.00 and suggested that an emergency ordinance be drafted to cover this .expense. Masters so moved, Baffaro seconded, motion carried. BOAT & A letter from William J. LaClair of the Chamber of CAMPER Commerce was read requesting the council to prohibit TRAILER SHOW, parking on 2nd Avenue from Gowe to Harrison on April 25 , 26 and 27 for the Boat & Trailer Show. Armstrong moved that permission be granted, Lee seconded. Under discussion , Tom Perkins stated that fire lanes will be kept open . Po zzi noted that the barricades were not removed promptly last year and they should be picked up on Sunday this time. Motion carried. Armstrong motion , seconded by Masters was passed approving the following claims : Payroll - March 1968 74 , 543, 35 Current Expense 4 , 571.90 Water 4 ,465 . 94 Street 2 ,431.93 Art .' St . (8-1106(1 ) 1 , 302.20 Art . St . (8-1106(2) 19.05 Art . St . (4th St. ) 487.73 Art . St . (James ) 19, 804.00 So. 212th LID 253 806. 37 Sewer 1 , 224.75 Garbage 1 ,478. 35 Library 283 .10 Park 362.6o Interest Bearing Warrants North Kent Water Hill & Ingman 99.83 Hill & Ingman 732.38 Hill & Ingman 592.92 Hill & Ingman 564. 32 19667 Sewer Constr. ULID #1 Tri-State Constr. 20,633.84 Metropolitan Engr. 2, 368. 31 Hill & Ingman 10, 781.29 Daily Journal of Commerce 104.40 Daily Journal of Commerce 101.50 MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, MAYOR �---� Alex Thornton , Mayor Marie Jensen, Cit Clerk