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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 09/02/1969 Kent , Washington September 2 , 1969 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 3 :00 p.m. Present : Mayor Thornton , Councilmen : Baffaro, Barnier, Hogan , Lee , Masters , Pozzi and Woodworth , City Administrator Street , City Attorney Bereiter, City Engineer Sherwood and Planning Director Harris . Minutes of the last meeting were approved as printed and accepted by motion . Clerk' s and Treasurer ' s reports were submitted , accepted and placed on file by motion . WATER Armstrong Springs . Mr. Street reported that Anderson & Kelly, geologists , conducting the study at Armstrong Springs , have recommended that the City extend its option on the property for an additional two months , to October 31st . Mr. Armstrong met with the water committee and agreed to the extension at $750 per month, with all terms to remain the same . Street recommended the City accept this proposal. The City Attorney stated that he had prepared an amendment to the option . Barnier moved for the City to accept the terms of the option extension and for the City to execute the amendment , Masters seconded , motion carried . Lee reported that the water committee had met to dis- cuss furnishing water for a 70 acre development of approximately 275 homes , located on both sides of 124th Ave . So. between S . E. 276th and S.E. 280th. It was pointed out that the oirners had petitioned for annexa- tion to Water District 111 , which has the ability to serve the development , but had tentatively set their boundaries at 124th Ave . S. Sewer service to the area will be by the City through the Aero Mechanics pump station . The engineer noted that it would be necessary for the city to: 1. Extend approximately 3 , 500 feet of 10" or 12" main to connect Derbyshire and the sub- ject area to the east hill high tank. 2. 'This would allow the discontinuance of the continuous run pump into Derbyshire and give much better fire protection . 3 . A high tank to the south of both areas is contemplated in the comprehensive water plan . 11 . Without the subject area, a considerable length of main would have no customers when the high tank as noted in "3'.' above is in- stalled . 5 . ' The City prefers to serve sewer customers with city water as billing and collection is more satisfactory. 6 . The actual water would come from a Kent source in either case . Lee moved that the City Administrator be directed to notify the developers and Water District 111 that the city believes it is in the best interest of the total development of the area, for the City to serve this development with water. Hogan seconded , motion carried . The City Engineer noted that the three million gallon reservoir is in service now, with some restoration work still needed before the contract is completed. STREETS So. 182nd . The public hearing was opened on the proposed closure of So. 182nd Street , at its connection with the West Valley Highway. Tony Andreas , a representative of the Highway Depart- ment explained the proposed project . Fie answered queries concerning the traffic patterns in the area , noting that when the four laning of the West Valley Highway is completed , a barrier will prevent left turns from So. 182nd onto the West Valley High- way even if So. 182nd is not closed . Ile stated that the Highway Department was of the opinion that the traffic light at West Valley Highway and So. 180th would create sufficient traffic gaps for traffic to enter 180th to proceed East or West from 72nd Ave . So. , but that the State would make changes if a problem was found to exist . He ex- plained that no barrier was planned which would prevent left turns onto, 180th from 72nd . Andreas noted that the traffic count on the West Valley Highway is about 8500 daily now and is expected to be about 14 , 000 after the four laning is com- plete . Mr. Rehn of 7011 So. 182nd acknowledged that during peak hours it was difficult now to enter the West Valley Highway from So. 182nd . He objected to the fact that owners would be ex- pected to donate portions of their property if So. 182nd was to be reopened at a future date , even though the State would bear the cost of the improvement . Andreas opined that it would be .advisable to open S . 182nd again for setback pur- poses only if the area became industrialized . Sherwood asked whether the City would be obliged to purchase right-of-way if the owners refused to donate it , in case the City deemed it advisable to reopen the street in the future . The City Attorney stated that the City could then consider condemnation . After all who wished to speak were afforded that opportunity, Woodworth moved to close the public hearing, Pozzi seconded , motion carried . Woodworth moved that the City agree to the closure of 182nd Ave . So. and that an agreement be entered into with the State Highway Department covering the terms under which the street may be reopened in the future . Kogan seconded . Barnier opined that the Highway Department should give assurance that traffic flow at So . 180th and 72nd Ave . S . will be adequate and he questioned the necessity of the owners donating property if the street was to be reopened in the future . The City Attorney stated that he understood the intent of the motion to be that the street closure would not take place until the council receives the agreement from the State High- way Department and agrees to the conditions . therein . Woodworth and Hogan concurred. Motion carried unanimously. Railroad Crossings . Pozzi noted that the railroad cross- ing protective devices are in operation at the S . 212th Northern Pacific Railroad Crossing, that the Milwaukee Railroad is scheduled for these devices on September 15th and that the devices are scheduled for October 31st for the !So. 228th crossing. Traffic Control. The Traffic Engineer presented a written report of his findings concerning the intersection of the Kent-Kangley and 256th. Written reports on the Chamber of Commerce Traffic Study were submitted from the Traffic Engineer and City Planner. Woodworth moved to acknowledge receipt of the reports and for copies to be forwarded to the Roads Committee of the Chamber of Commerce for review, Masters seconded , motion carried . HEALTH & Sewer Extension . An application has been . SANITATION received from the Kent School District #415 to extend the city sewer system in the Aero Mechanics area to serve a new elementary school outside the city which is within the area intended to be served by the nearly complete Aero-Mechanics lift station and force main . The engineer has recommended that permission be granted for this extension with the following stipulations : 1. Easements necessary to extend the sewer along tine applicant ' s east property line be granted the City of Kent . 2 . The sewer will be designed in accordance with city specifications . 3 . The applicant will pay for plan checking and if any changes in design are necessary will pay for said design changes . 4. The applicant will pay to Aero-Mechanics (Kent-Langley Association ) , a charge deter- mined by the City , as his fair share of th:: costs of the lift station and force main and truck oversizing. 5 . This authorization is to the Kent School District ##415 covering (the E' 10 ac . of the S 3/4 of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Sec . 33 , T22N, R5E, WN) and is not transferrable to any other owner. 6 . Said authorization is for six months from date of notification letter and expires at that time . 7. The City may consider a request for extension of the authorization during the 30 days prior to the expiration date but is under no require- ment to do so. 8 . The applicant will certify to the City Engineer that he has read Ordinance No. 1142 and will comply with this ordinance . 9. This agreement will be notarized and filed with the County Auditor. Barnier moved that the City enter into agreement with Kent School District as outlined above , Hogan seconded, motion carried . Sewer Extension - R. Guthrie. An application has been received from R. Guthrie to extend the city' s sewer system in the Aero-Mechanics area, to serve approximately 70 acres of residential area outside of t e City. This request is within the area intended to be served by the Aero-Mechanics lift station and force main . The City Engineer has recommended that permission be granted for this extension with the same stipulations as were outlined for Mr. Bolt in the preceding action , except #4 is to read : (This authorization is to Ralph Guthrie covering (the follow- ing portions of Sec 33 , T22N, R5E, 101; the S 1/4 of the NW 1/4 , except the NE two acres where buildings are situated ; and the N 1/2 of the N 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 , except the E 20 ft . thereof for County Roads ; and the W 1/2 of the S 1/2 of the N 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 , less the W. 165 ft . and less the S. 30 ft . for County Road ; and the N 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 , . less County Roads , ) and is not transferrable to any other owner . The engineer asked if water service .to HEALTH & the area should be required also. Barnier moved SANITATION to include this requirement as Item #10 and for the City to enter into an agreement with R.-Guthrie as outlined above , Woodworth seconded . Lee asked why. the water service requirement was included in this agreement and not in the Bolt agreement . Barnier noted that the location of this development made the difference . The City Treasurer stated that the developers should be required to make a deposit to pay for design changes , permits , etc . The City Attorney stated that the applicant ' s agreement and contract should include this . Motion carried , with Lee voting, nay. Sewer Extension - Gordon Bolt . It was noted that an application has been received from Gordon Bolt requesting extension of the city' s sewer system in the Aero-Mechanics area , to serve a plat outside the city. This request is also within the area intended to be served -by the Aero- Mechanics lift station and force main . The City Engineer has recommended that permission for this extension be granted with the following stipulations : 1. The sewer will be designed in accordance with the city specifications . 2. The applicant will pay for plan checking and if any changes in design are necessary, will pay for said design changes . 3 . The applicant will pay to Aero-Mechanics a charge determined by the City as his share of the lift station , force main , and trunk oversizing costs . 4 . This authorization is to Gordon Bolt covering (Lot 16 and the west 163 . 9 feet of Lots 15 and 18 , Block 1 , Pine Tree Farms Addition , as filed in Vol. 43 , page 30 of Plats , Records of King County, Wash- ington , less the N. 147 .27 feet of the W. 132 feet ) and is not transferrable to any other owner. 5 . Said authorization is for six months from the date of the notification letter and expires at that time . 6 . The City may consider a request for extension of the authorization during the 30 days prior to the expiration date but is under no obligation to do so. 7. The applicant will pay any County permit and inspection fees . 8 . The applicant will certify to the City Engineer that he has read Ordinance 1142 and will comply with this ordinance . 1 9 . This agreement will be notarized and filed with the County Auditor. Barnier moved that the City enter into an agreement with Gordon Bolt as outlined above , Woodworth seconded , motion carried . Bids . Barnier moved that a call for bids be issued for a high pressure sewer cleaner , with the bids to be• opened September 25th, Woodworth seconded , motion carried. Aero Mechanics . It was noted that a sewer easement and bill of sale from the Kent-Langley Assoc . and a contract for late comers charges has been received today, too late to be reviewed for action at this meeting. Woodworth moved to table the matter to the next council meeting, Barnier seconded , motion carried . HEALTH & ULID ##1, Contract 5 . Barnier moved that 50% SANITATION of retainage for Contract 5 , ULID ##1 be re- leased to Murphy Bros . , Plasters seconded. Under discussion , Barnier noted that there are a few easement releases to be obtained and some minor restoration to complete . I-lotion carried . Hogan noted that the City is still holding a check from Hauge Construction to the School District in connection with a sewer hookup to the Scenic Hill School . She asked that the City Attorney check to see if the money could be released. Barnier noted that he visited a Kent industry with a representative of the King County Health Department and requested that a work session be scheduled to discuss the matter . POLICE & The City Attorney read Ordinance 1611 defining FIRE an "Abandoned Vehicle" and prescribing the manner for impounding same , based upon enabling legislation passed by the State Legislature this year. Barnier moved for passage of the ordinance , Hogan seconded ,motion carried . Woodworth stated that he had received complaints from the Nordick Company and Canyon Homes rela- tive to trucks parking at a nearby cafe and recommended that the Traffic Engineer study the situation , Hogan so moved , Pozzi seconded , motion carried . FINANCE A letter from the City Treasurer was read recommendeng that the National Bank of Washington , Peoples National Bank, Seattle First National Bank, Puget Sound National Bank and The Bank of the West be accepted by the Council as depositories of the City of Kent . Woodworth moved that the letter be accepted and placed on file and that the above named banks be accepted as qualified for deposit of City of Kent municipal funds in accordance with Chapter 193 - Laws of 1969 , 1�lasters seconded , motion carried . Masters moved thatthe City Treasurer be directed to notify each of the qualified banks that they may release the existing collateral presently pledged to cover City of- Kent deposits in accordance with Chapter 193 - Laws of 1969 , Lee seconded , motion carried . BUILDING New City Ball. Mr. Street noted that the Building Committee will be advised as soon as the cost estimates for the new city hall have been receives'.. LICENSES Taxi Cab. Woodworth noted that the license committee will meet Tuesd.ay, September 9th at 10 :00 a.m. with the three firms who have applied for the one remaining a�v'ailable taxi license in the city. CLIFFORDS Miles Drake , engineer for the Clifford ' s Addition Plat ADDITION submitted a letter concerning the recent action taken PLAT by the Planning Commission . It was pointed out that the Planning Commission had withheld approval of the final plat , subject to the plattor adhering to certain require- ments for improvement recommended by the City Engineer '•s office . Mr. Drake asked that the council waive these requirements and set the date for the public hearing before the council. The City Attorney explained that the city ordinances require that a final plat be approved by the Planning Commission before it is brought to the council. IIe suggested that Ph . Drake request the Planning Commission to reconsider the plat and adhere to their requirements so the plat could be presented to the Council , and than ask the council for consideration of the waivers he seeks , at the council public hearing. Woodworth moved for the Planning Commission to again consider this plat at their next meeting, Barnier seconded , motion carried . ANTI SCRIMINA_ The City Attorney reported he had reviewed an agree- ment proposed by the State Board Against discrimination TION TION AGREEMENT and stated it was consistent with the City' s ordinance prohibiting discrimination on account of race , color , creed or national origin . Baffaro moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement , Lee seconded , motion carried . UNDERGROUND Ordinance 1610 , repealing the present underground WIRING wiring ordinance #1525 was read by the City Attorney. ORDINANCE Lee moved for passage of the ordinance , Hogan seconded . It was determined that the ordinance was not in conflict with the city ' s contract with Puget Sound Power &, Light . Mr. Street stated that the City has received preliminary copies of the street lighting proposed program for the next 20 years which will be reviewed by the Council . Woodworth asked if UAB funds can be used for underground wiring for a street which is widened . Street stated that they could , if it is a new installation , however the funds may not be utilized for replacements . Ile further noted that UAB funds may be used for relocating existing under- groundfacilities . Woodworth asked if matching money is available to the City for this purpose . Street stated that Renton and Bellevue are suggesting the use of Street and LID funds . It was noted that PSP&L and Pacific N.W. Bell will be required to provide "as built" drawings each year. The City Engineer stated that an attempt would be made to have the policy uniform for all cities involved . D'Iotion carried . PAYROLL Pozzi noted that the matter of payroll deductions for DEDUCTIONS the Police Department had been tabled and moved to take the subject off the table , Woodworth seconded , motion carried. It was noted that the Finance Committee and Administrator had studied the matter and had submitted the following recommendations for all payroll deduction proposals : 1. The program must be available to all city employees . 2 . If a program is available to all employees, and approximately a majority of the employees desire to utilize the program, payroll deductions will be authorized . 3 . Approval of any payroll deductions will be by the City Council , through the Administra- tor ' s office . Masters moved that these recommendations be accepted and for them to be considered a statement of policy, Barnier seconded , motion carried . SS M CO. Woodworth requested that at the next meeting, a complete DEVELOPMENT report be given on the status of the SS&M Co. development . Misters moved that the bills received on or before September loth and approved by the Finance Committee , be paid , Barnier seconded , motion carried . MEETING ADJOURNED : 5 : 00 P.M. R pectful submitted , MAYOR Alex Thornton Marie Jensen CITY CLERK Mayor City Clerk