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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 10/07/1968 Kent , Washington October 7, 1968 Regular meeting of ,the Kent City Council was called to order at 8 :00 p.m. Present : Mayor Thornton , Councilmen : Armstrong, Baffaro, Barnier, Lee, Masters and Woodworth, City Attorney Bereiter, City Administrator Street and City Engineer Sherwood Minutes of the last meeting were approved as printed and accepted by motion . Budget report submitted , accepted and placed on file by motion . Armstrong moved to continue the 1969 budget hearing and recommendations of Price-Waterhouse to October 8th at 7 : 30 P•m• , Lee seconded , motion carried. WATER LID 256. The continued public hearing was opened on LID 256. Harlan Bull and Robert Carroll reiterated their protests , which are on file with the City Clerk. It was noted that the Clerk had received no additional protests, and there were no further comments from the floor. Armstrong moved to close the . hearing, Lee seconded , motion carried. Ordinance 1535 , esta- blishing LID 256 , ordering the improvement of a portion of East Valley Highway by the installation of water mains , was read by the City Attorney. Lee moved for adoption of the ordinance , Woodworth seconded. Ramsey explained the two alternate plans prepared by Hill, Ingman & Chase , one of which would cost approximately $170 less per acre and one $130 less per acre than the original plan . Barnier noted that the council had met to consider these changes and had agreed that the pro- ject be installed on the original design . Motion carried unanimously. Call for Bids . Lee moved that a call for bids for the in- stallation of pumping facilities at Clark Springs be autho- rized, with the bid opening November 20, 1968 , Armstrong seconded, motion carried. Lee moved that a call for bids be authorized for the installa- tion of a roof over Scenic Hill Reservoir, with the bid open- ing. November 13, 1968 , Armstrong seconded, motion carried. STREETS Off-Street Parking LID. It was noted that the notice of in- tent to form an LID for the purpose of off-street parking being prepared by our Bond Attorney, has been delayed, since more data is required regarding the traffic program.. A report will be given at the next meeting. LID 258. The public hearing was opened on LID 258 for the purpose of improving 4th Ave. from S. 228th St.. to Harrison St . There were no comments or objections from the floor, nor has the Clerk received any protests. Lee moved to close the• hearing, Armstrong seconded , motion carried. Woodworth moved to instruct the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance , Armstrong seconded, motion carried . LID 253 , S. 212th. Masters moved that a change order• allow- ing the installation of a pipe arch at a reduction cost of $400 be authorized , Armstrong seconded, motion carried. It was noted that a letter was received from George Billings of Valley Gypsum Supply, Inc. , concerning the number of acci- dents at the corner of Railroad & Titus. Woodworth moved that stop signs be erected on Titus at 1st Ave. , 2nd Ave. , and Railroad Ave. , thereby making Titus a through street from Central to 4th Ave. , Barnier seconded , motion carried. It was noted that an agreement similar to that signed at the last council meeting for participation in Forward Thrust Arterial Street Funds is necessary. Woodworth moved that the Mayor be authorized to sign such agreement , . Masters seconded. Under discussion , Mr. Street opined that the money should be advanced during the course of construction so we would not have to issue interest bearing warrants. Woodworth amended the motion to include that Mr. Street send a letter to accompany the exhibit , outlining these suggestions . Amended motion carried. f 491 HEALTH & Barnier noted that the Health & Sanitation committee SANITATION discussed the policy pertaining to sewer hook-ups out- side the city limits and that the committee desires to have a meeting with the City Attorney and council as a whole to discuss the policy. Vic Myers stated that he and property owners on 132nd are very interested in this subject and would like to attend this meeting. Woodworth noted that it would be impossible to notify all those who might be interested and preferred a private , policy-making _ meeting, then a public presentation of the city' s policy. Mr. Myers concurred and stated that he would submit a pro- posal to Mr. Street . North Sewage Treatment Facilities . Woodworth moved that the firm of Worth & Chatham be authorized to make a final audit of the accounts of the North Sewage Treatment facilities , EDA Project No. 07-1-00102 , at an estimated cost of $1300, Armstrong seconded , motion carried . FINANCE Armstrong moved that receipt of prepayment notices of LID 252 and LID 253 from the City Treasurer be duly noted and the Clerk directed to file same , Barnier seconded , motion carried. Armstrong moved and Baffaro seconded that the sum of $1000 in Engineers Salaries be transferred to Car & Radio Expense , Capital Outlay, motion carried unanimously. CITY Baffaro noted that the building committee will meet tomorrow HALL at 4 : 15 p-m. with the architect to discuss the building site for the new city hall and the cost of each site . ZONING Kreger. The public hearing was opened on the application submitted by Mr. Kreger for a rezone from R-1 to R-3 . There were no comments or objections from the floor. It was noted that the Planning Commission had approved the proposed rezone. Masters moved to close the hearing, Barnier seconded , motion carried. Woodworth moved to instruct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance approving the rezone , Masters seconded , motion carried . Blevins . The continued public hearing was opened on the applica- tion submitted by Mr. Blevins for a rezone from M-A to M-1 . Mr. Blevins stated that , in accordance with the Planning Commission ' s recommendation , he had submitted a plot plan to the City Engineer. Mr. Sherwood stated that the plot plan complied with the zoning ordinance set-back requirements . He noted that the Planning Commission was not specific as to what plans Blevins should submit , and that plans are not required for a rezone application . There were no objections or comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed . Woodworth moved to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance approving the rezone from M-A to M-1, Masters seconded , • motion carried . Keck Annexation . The public hearing was opened on the initial zoning of the Keck Annexation . It was noted that the Manning Commission recommended to zone the Keck property, Monarch Investments property and Ketchum Apartments R-3 and the re- maining area of the Keck Annexation R-1 . Mr. Unsderfer noted that he owns property at the corner of 116th and the Kent Kangley Road , in the Keck Annexation , which was zoned RM 1806 with the county, and he objected to R-1 for this property. Chet Wheeler of the King County Planning Commission , opined that the above three properties should be zoned R-3 , but that the remaining property should go back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration . The Mayor declared the hearing closed. Armstrong moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance , making original zoning on those properties known j as Keck, Monarch Investments , and Ketchum R-3 and that the remainder of the property not be zoned at this time , but re- ferred back to the Planning Commission for further study and for consideration of at least county zoning. Woodworth seconded . Unsderfer stated that he was interested in commercial zoning as he considered the corner too noisy for apartments . He ex- plained that the Ketchum property contained two duplexes and one triplex. Barnier moved to amend the motion to have the Ketchum property included in that portion to be returned to the Planning Commission . The amendment died for lack of a second . Armstrong ' s motion carried over Baffaro ' s nay. Woodworth ' s motion for the City Attorney to draft the ordinance zoning the Keck, Monarch & Ketchum properties R-3 , carded unanimously. ZONING Goodnews Bay Annexation. It was noted that the Planning Commission failed to complete their hearing on the initial zoning of the Goodnews Bay annexation . Woodworth moved that the public hearing be continued to November 4th, Barnier seconded , motion carried . Skagen portion - Ortiz Annexation . Ordinance 1537, zoning the Skagen portion of the Ortiz Annexation R- 4 was read by the City Attorney. Masters moved for passage of the ordinance , Lee seconded , motion carried . Irons . Ordinance 1538, approving the Irons rezone from R-3 to R-T-t was read by the City Attorney. Lee moved for passage of the ordinance , Barnier seconded , motion carried. KENTWOOD The public hearing was opened on the Kentwood Hills #4 final HILLS PLAT plat. The City Engineer noted that the plat provides for dedication of park property to the city. There were no comments or objections from the floor. Woodworth moved to close the hearing, Armstrong seconded , motion carried. Wood- worth moved to instruct the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance approving the plat , Masters seconded , motion carried . ANNEXATION Sunray. The public hearing was opened on the Sunray Annexation . It was noted that the Boundary Review Board had invoked their jurisdiction and had enlarged the area to be annexed. The - City Engineer pointed out the proposed change on the map. There were no comments or objections from the floor. Baffaro moved to close the hearing, Woodworth seconded , motion carried. Ordinance 1536 , approving the annexation was read by the City Attorney. Armstrong moved to pass the ordinance, Masters seconded , motion carried. UNION Resolution 606 was read, authorizing the Clerk to use revenue in excess of that which was anticipated to pay C. C. Donworth and Associates $250, or more per month for representing the City in negotiations with the union , Armstrong moved to adopt the resolution , Masters seconded , motion carried . LEASE It was noted that the City Attorney has prepared a lease on the building, owned by Clarence Shoff, known as the "Engineering Annex" , increasing the rent from $200 to $225 per month, including a 90 day option in favor of the city. Masters moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the lease , Woodworth seconded, motion carried. COUNCIL Armstrong moved that Carl Pozzi be elected Mayor pro-tem, Baffaro seconded , motion carried. PARKS & It was noted that the Park Board has requested that a decision RECREATION be made as to the amount of and conditions under which the sewage treatment property might be used for park purposes. �Q Barnier opined that there should be no action on this matter until a decision has been made as to the site for the new city hall. Barnier moved to refer the matter to the Health & Sani- tation committee , Armstrong seconded. Under discussion , Wood- worth stated that a time limit should be. set so the Park De- partment would have an idea as to when the site might become S. available. Barnier stated that an answer could be given as soon as the city hall site is selected. Barney Wilson. stated that plans have been drafted for recreation facilities which would leave 34 acres for the City Hall , Armstrong asked Mr. Wilson what happened to the 300' X 800' piece of property in the same Z area for which the Recreation Department was given permissive ..� use sometime ago for a ball field. Wilson stated that the forward thrust had not been passed at that time, and it would be more advantageous to do the whole project as a package now, for use next spring. The City Attorney stated that he did not kno that the park department planned to develop the sewer site with forward thrust money and stated that he would check with the bond counsel to see if this was possible or whether it might be re- quired to either continue it ' s use for sewer purposes , or sold to redeem sewer bonds. Wilson then presented sketches of the pro- posed facility. Motion carried. CONFERENCE It was noted that there will be a legislative district meeting & at the Hyatt House at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22nd. CONVENTION Those planning t-o attend are requested to notify the City Clerk. CONFERENCES Baffaro moved and Barnier seconded that Bob Kristof.ferson & be authorized to attend the Pacific Northwest Pollution CONVENTIONS Control meeting in Penticton , Canada, October 9 motion carried. Masters moved and Barnier seconded that the City Clerk be authorized to attend the Washington Finance Officers Association meeting in Olympia, October 16 - 18, motion carded. Mr. Street suggested that the recommendations 'of Price Waterhouse regarding the new accounting procedure be carried over to October 8th. Woodworth so moved, Barnier seconded , motion carried. The Mayor noted that the meeting will reconvene tomorrow evening at 7 : 30 p.m. Armstrong- moved and Lee seconded that the vouchers be approved as submitted and warrants drawn for the same. Motion carried. Current Expense 7,102.01 New Shop Account 918. 54 Labor Relations 524.24 Water 8,785.82 Street 10,176.08 Sewer 40,448.86 Garbage 10, 566.73 Library 186.55 Park 2, 910. 51 LID 255 2 , 629.83 . LID 258 (Ar.St ) 16 ,222.62 LID 252 8 ,o96 .49 S. 212th - LID 253 3, 260.09 ULID #1 31 ,500.00 Interest Bearing Warrants. LID 252 Austin Construction Co. 77 ,069.96 Hill, Ingman & Chase .4,041.80 Hill, Ingman & Chase 19.67 N. Kent Water Hill , Ingman & Chase 6 , 582.05 Salem Sand & Gravel 9, 464.76 1967 Water Constr. Hill , Ingman & Chase 1,875 .00 LID 256 Hill, Ingman & Chase 7, 387.54 LID 2.5 Hill; Ingman & Chase 632.06 Red-Samm Mining Co. 40,810.45 LID 257 UAB 8-1106(2) Hill, Ingman & Chase 1,682.91 Hill, Ingman & Chase 2, 003 . 50 1967 Sewer Constr. ULID #1 Hill , Ingman & Chase 7 ,229.85 Tri-State Constr.. Co. 14 ,707.77 Hill , Ingman & Chase 945.56 Hill , Ingman & Chase 446.97 Murphy Bros. Inc. 134 ,397.34 National Constr. Co. 114 ,077. 39 The Bank of Calif. 206 ,722.31 Constructors PAMCO 294,053.25 MEETING RECESSED: 10:00 P.M. x Respectfully submitted, MAYOR Alex Thornton , Mayor Marie Jen , Ci }j Clerk