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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 07/15/1968 Kent , Washington July 15 , 1968 ` Regular meeting- of the Kent City Council was called to order at 8 :00 p.m. Present : Mayor Thornton , Councilmen : Armstrong, Barnier , Lee , Masters , Pozzi and Woodworth, City Attorney Bereiter, City Administrator Street and City Engineer Sherwood Pozzi moved and Barnier seconded, that since the tape of the Council Meeting held July 1, 1968 confirms that the amount of LID 252, Ordinance 1522 , was read as $486 , 257.97 and that this is the correct amount , Ordinance 1522 is -to be so printed and the minutes to be corrected to show this amount . Motion carried. Pozzi moved that the minutes of the meeting of July 1 be approved as corrected , Woodworth seconded, motion carried. Clerk' s , Treasurers and Budget Reports submitted, accepted and placed on file by motion . STREETS LID 253. The public hearing was opened on LID 253 , Improvement of South 212th, between the West Valley Highway and the East Valley Highway. Mr. Morris Piha requested clarification of the total amounts involved. His written protest was read. Mr. Cutler of Hill , Ingman & Chase , explained the projected estimate of the LID, noting that the total cost to property owners in the area was $187 , 339.00 and that EDA cost was $330,000.00 and City of Kent $231, 261.00. Mr. Piha then withdrew his objection . Mr. Don Archer , representing International Pipe- and Ceramics , protested the proposed LI•D and stated that they had not received notification . It was determined that the notice had been sent to the New Jersey office , which address is listed on the King County tax rolls. Mr. Tom Montgomery asked for continuance of the hearing to . the next meeting, stating that his notice was not received until last Wednesday or Thursday, as he had moved and the County tax rolls listed his previous address. Mr. IVIont- gomery asked how much of the ' 212th traffic originates and is generated within the LID itself, and on what basis was it determined that 4 laning was needed. Bill Chase noted that a traffic analysis of the area , called the "Vista Report" may be obtained from the State Highway Department . Ile further stated that the improvement of 212th lies within the city' s arterial 6 year plan . Mr. Chase stated that an arterial road is designed to serve traffic moving through the area, as well as the local area. Mr. Archer concurred that there is congestion on S. 212th, but felt that it was being generated by Boeing. Paul Scott , re- presenting the Milwaukee Railroad protested the LID, opining that their property is not being benefited by the LID. Bill Chase stated that the attorneys had advised that railroads are assessi.ble. Mr. Scott . asked if the LID included signals at railroad crossings. The City Attorney noted that the City and railroad had been unable to negotiate and that the Utilities and Transportation Commission would give a ruling as to who would bear the costs of the relocation of the signals. The City Attorney clarified that this is a final hearing on this assessment roll and that protestants have 10 days after confirmation of the roll by- ordinance to appeal to the courts. Mrs. Masaru Kato protested, stating that they would lose all access to S. 212th and that the project would place them in a 5 foot hole . Mr. Cutler stated that their access situation was taken care of in the amount allowed them for damages and other considerations. Letters of protest were read from Mr. Montgomery, S. C. Russell, Don .Eide, repre- senting Pearl Hogan , Joel Watkins representing the Katos an'd Paduas and from James Nelson , Attorney for the Chicago, Milwaukee Railroad. Barnier moved that the hearing be continued to August 5th, Masters seconded. Under discussion , Armstrong asked what affect this would have on the con- struction of the project . Mr. Chase stated that it would move construction into the fall , one more month. Pozzi STREETS pointed out that in the past few LTD' s , the hearing was closed and the protests were referred to a committee for study. Barnier opined that if Mr. Montgomery had been denied his rights , in as much as his notice was delayed, the hearing should be held over. Upon roll call vote , Barnier & Masters voted aye. Woodworth, Pozzi , Lee and Xrmstrong .voted nay. Motion failed. Pozzi moved to close the hearing, Armstrong seconded , motion carried. Pozzi moved that protests be referred to a council committee and the consulting engineers , to review the protests with the objectors , and for a report to be. presented at the next council meeting. Armstrong seconded, motion carried. The Mayor appointed , Woodworth, Barnier and Lee to serve on the committee. James . A letter from Clarence L. Olson , 705 IIilltop Ave. ivas read noting that widening of James St. to four lanes would come to within approximately 11 feet from the south side of his hone. He noted that this would require the construction of a bulkhead, since the grade of James is considerably lower than his lot. Pozzi moved that the City Engineer be directed to report to the council , the effect of the widening of James St . to the subject property and to send a copy of said report to the consulting engineers , so that they may report on the status of the project to Mr. Olson , Masters seconded, motion carried. LID 255 S. 228th Improvements . Bids on 1.2 miles of arterial roadway improvements on S. 228th, opened on July 10th were presented as follows : Bidder Address Bid R. L. Moss Zenith T7710,764.00 Red Samm Bellevue • $395 ,165.00 Fredrickson & Watson Kent $415,403.22 M. A. Segale Kent $415, 458.70 Scarsella Bros . Seattle $397, 375•00 Pozzi moved to accept the low bid of Red. Samm, Woodworth seconded, motion caried. Pozzi moved to set the public hearing on LID 255 for August 5th, Lee seconded, motion carried. Pozzi moved that the street plan for the Urban Arterial Board be approved, Armstrong seconded. Under discussion , Armstrong stated that this plan conforms with our 6 year plan and requires approval in order to qualify for state funds. Motion carried. Pozzi moved and Barnier seconded , that the City Clerk be directed to cause notice of a public hearing on amend- ments to the city' s six year arterial street plan to be held at 8 :00 p.m. , August 5th. Motion carried. It was noted that a representative of the Highway Department will meet with the Mayor and Council to discuss the route of Kent-Des Moines Route east of the Valley Freeway on Tuesday, July 16 at 7 : 30 p.m. WATER LID .252. An emerEency ordinance for $18,860.03 to pay the City' s assessments for LID 252 was introduced by the City Attorney. Armstrong moved to set the public hearing for August 5th, Masters seconded, motion carried. Six Million Gallon Reservoir. Pozzi moved that the Mayor be authorized to sign a change order for Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. , reducing the price by $976.00. Barnier seconded, motion carried. Proposed LID. A petition signed by 6 property owners was CORRCTED , REFER TO received, requesting the formation of an LID to serve water MIJU O� to properties along East Valley Highway from 196th to 180th. R 5'�8 The City Engineer advised that more than 50% of the owners are in favor. Lee moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intent f or •the August 5th meeting, Masters seconded, motion carried. Lee moved that Hill , Ingman & Chase be instructed to complete plans and specifica- tions for water mains in the proposed LID in accordance with our existing contract , Armstrong seconded, motion carried. A letter from Bennie T. Olson has been received, WATER requesting water service to 40 acres of Property east of Kent . Mr. Olson spoke from the floor and referred to a letter dated July 13 , 1957 , signed re Randall stating that lie is entitled to water rights-of-way given to the service in exhange for City. Lee moved that the Administrator be directed to cause a search of the records and report his findings to the Council at the next meeting. Armstrong seconded , motion carried. LID 252. Lee moved to give notice to proceed with construction to Austin Construction Co. on the LIDad 252 project , after the required time for ut tapt this elapsed. The city Attorney Pointed would be 15 days after the publication of Ordinance 1522 , noting that the ordinance was p n July 14th, Masters seconded, motion carried. HEALTH Garbage Disposal. Mr. Street stated that the City had SANITATION contacted the City of Seattle concerning our use of their new Kent Highlands disposal site , in an effort l service. Armstrong to reduce Kent ' s cost of disposa moved that Seattle ' e offer of service eaaletpereteddated Lee seconded.- Mr. James Snow presented July loth, from the Department of Game stating that neither their department nor the Department of Fisheries have issued approval of the sanitary landfill project . Mr. James Curran stated that he thought there were now letters of approval on file with the city. Barnier moved to amend the motion to have Mr. Snow' s letter referred to the City Attorney and Administrator for investigation ort before any contract is signed, 0onded final amendment carried, with Yozzi voting nay. g motion carried unanimously. ULI�l, An emergency ordinance for $32, 945.46 to pay d by the Ci.ty' s assessments on ULID # 1 was introduce public the City Attorney. Woodworth moved to set the hearing for August 5th, Barnier seconded, motion carried. A petition signed by 15 property owners has -been re- ceived, requesting the formation of an LID for consjrouStion 26 , re- of a sanitary sewer to serve portions of Tract be shoe acres Addition . pozzi, moved that the p referred to the City Engineer and the Sewer Committee for consideration to report back to the council , Masters seconded , motion carried. LIGHTS Discussion was had on a proposed ordinance for the place- ment of most electrical and communication lines under- future developments . Masters moved that ground in all the City Attorney be directed to prepare such an ordinance , Under discussion , Armstrong favored Armstrong seconded. so older neighborhoods could also provision being made opined have underground h wiring. ve to berlon an Putnamr. LID basis. Motion carried. that this CITY The Mayor no that the Bell-Anderson firm hertofoowners BALL their services to negotiate with certain property regarding a new city hall site and stated that appraisal information should be made available to them. The City Attorney suggested that some nominal fee be paid, so the agreement will be legal and binding. Woodworth moved to accept the Bell-Anderson offer and to pay $25 .00 for these services, Armstrong seconded, motion carried. It was noted that a contract has been received from Fred Bassetti & Co. , Architects. Woodworth moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be directed to sign the proposed. rried. contract , Barnier seconded, motion ca ANNEXATION Samuel. It was noted that the Boundary Review Board had not invoked jursidiction on the Samuel Annexation and that a public hearing should be set . The petitioners requested the hearing be set for September 3rd or September 16th. Woodworth moved to set the public hearing for August 5th, Pozzi seconded, motion carried , with Barnier voting nay. UNION The City Attorney suggested that C. Carey Donsworth be engaged to represent the City regarding union negotiations , as offered in Mr. Donsivorth' s letter of March 26th, at an estimated fee of $625 to $30 per hour. Woodworth moved that a letter be sent to Mr. Donsworth requesting a retainer agreement from him for approval by the Council , Barnier seconded , motion carried. COUNCIL It was noted that Councilman Masters has requested the PROCEDURES Administrator to review the proposed resolution regarding council procedures. Mr. Street noted that lie would do so and report back at the next council meeting. ZONING Barber. Masters moved to continue the Barber rezone hearing to the August 19th meeting, Barnier seconded, motion carried. Palzer Portion - Kaltenbach Annexation. The public hearing was opened on the initial zoning of the Palzer portion of the Kaltenbach Annexation . A letter was presented by Mr. Palzer, requesting R-11 zoning with higher density. Mr. Palzer was present and stated that R-3 would suffice . Mr. Poole noted that the Planning Commission is not satisfied with the site plan of the architect , so R-3 was not recommended. lie stated that the Planning Commission might recommend R-3 if a more detailed plan were submitted , noting that he recommended a Planned Unit Development under R-3 zoning.• It was noted that the Planning Commission recommended R-A zoning at their July 9th meeting. Upon being questioned by Lee , Mr. Palzer stated that he had agreed to list the property for sale for one year , noting that the listing is up on the 20th of this month. The City Attorney stated that applicants for contract zoning must submit the proposed contracts , noting that the Lorentson contract zoning was the first one used by the City and it could be used as an example. James Curran stated that he had protested the zoning of the Kaltenbach Annexation a month ago orf behalf of several property owners , on the grounds that it should be zoned for industrial use , but his protest was overruled and portions were zoned R-3. He stated that he had left the Planning Commission meeting of July 9th with the impression that the Commission would recommend R-3 for the Palzer portion. Ile questioned the city' s right to insist on plans for an original zoning of an annexation . Upon Sam Emanuel ' s query, Poole stated that plans had been submitted for the Kaltenbach portion prior to the Planning Commission ' s recommnendation . Masters moved to close the hearing, Barnier seconded, motion carried. Masters moved that the Palzer portion be zoned R-4 , with R-3 density, with contract zoning, Armstrong seconded. It was pointed out that this would be agreeable to the Planning Commission as soon as more detailed plans were filed. Poole explained that the R-A recommendation was a "holding zone classification" pending the receipt of acceptable plans . Upon roll call vote , the motion carried unanimously. CONFERENCES It was noted that the Western Citizen ' s Advisory Sub- & committee will hold meetings on July 19 at the City Hall, CONVENTIONS Bellingham; Washington and that the Municipal Committee will meet on July 22 and 23 in the Pacific Evergreen Room, Olympic Hotel, Seattle, Washington. FINANCE Armstrong moved and Pozzi seconded that the vouchers be approved as submitted and warrants drawn for the same . Motion carried. Current Expense 6 , 132. 93 New Shop Account 1I0.06 Water 4 , 042.63 Street 8, 332.04 Art . St . 8-1106 (1) 54-75 Art . St. 8-1106 (2 ) 441. 50 Art . St . 3-1106 (3 ) 225 .00 Sewer 2, 332. 50 Garbage 478.23 Library 80.72 Park 3 ,478.42 Fire R/P 255.00 Interest Bearing Warrants N. Dent Water 3 Dames & Moore , 142.99 Shellan , Pain , Stone & Swanson 2 , 344. 35 1967 Sewer Constr. ULID #1 44.40 Daily Journal of Commerce MEETING ADJOURNED : 10 : 30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, L./ (MAYOR Alex Thornton Marie Jensen City ClerkMayor