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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 04/20/1970I:ent, Washington .pril 20, 1970 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Kogan, Councilmen: Baffaro, Barnier, Clements, Elliott, Lee, Martell and Masters, City Administrator Street, City Attorney Mirk, City Engineer Sherwood and Planning Director Harris. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as printed and accepted by motion. STREETS Vacation. The public hearing was opened on Mr. Peth's petition for a vacation of a portion of 27th Ave. S. The City Engineer pointed out the location on the map. Mr. Peth was present to answer any questions, but there were no objections and the hear- ing was closed by motion. MASTERS MOVED to 'instruct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance vacating that portion of 27th Ave. S., described in the petition, Elliott seconded, motion carried. It was noted that .1payment of 1/2 of the appraised value of the vacated area'is required by Mr. Peth. Willis Street. Mr. Street noted that he met with Joe Bell of the State Highway Department to review information on Willis Street. He noted that the street department believes that the proposal for the storm drainage at the intersection of 4th Avenue is physically impossible and that the Highway Department will look into this. Ile thought that it would be possible to combine the high voltage lines, distribu- tion of street lights, telephone and power in order to restrict them to one line of poles on one side of the street. IIe stated that the phone company indicated that they might go underground and opined that progress on Willis Street could begin somewhat as the plans reviewed on last Monday night. LID 260 Off Street Parking. The City Attorney read Resolution 667 designating I.4ay 10th at 7:00 p.m. as the date of the final hearing on LID 260. LEE MOVED for adoption of the resolution, Martell seconded, motion carried. Parking Restrictions. Ordinance 1656 was read by the City Attorney, eliminating parking on both sides of the 6th Ave. alley north of Smith to the first rail spur track. MASTERS MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Elliott seconded, motion carried. Kent-Kangley. Mr. Street noted that plans for the Kent- hangley Road were also reviewed with the Highway Department, and had suggested to the department that widening to four lanes without left turn lanes would not be satisfactory. He stated that the engineering department is working on a proposal showing some left turn lanes. He stated that a Chamber of Commerce representative had opined that since this is a state highway, the State Highway Department should pay all costs. Clements noted that the Kent-Kangley Road had stillrmt been properly restored. Mr. Street noted that Metro had stated it would be done during the month of April. Traffic Control. Representatives of the Kent Meridian High School presented a petition requesting a traffic light at 9800 Black Diamond Road. Mr. Pat Hill presented slides show- ing the traffic flow, lack of crosswalk, etc. MASTERS MOVED to accept the petition and place it on file, Barnier seconded, motion carried. Mayor Hogan noted that the City is working with the Chamber of Commerce and State Highway Department regarding this traffic problem. Mr. Street noted that un- fortunately this highway is not high enough on the State priority list, and that the traffic count now being made might have some affect on this. STREETS Reith Road. Two changes are recommended for the plans for the Reith Road U.A.B. project: 1) to increase the planter strip from three to four feet on each side, so that street tress will have a better chance for survival and 2) to acquire right-of-way to back of sidewalk only. ELLIOTT MOVED that a four foot planter strip be utilized along Reith Road, and that the right-of-way extend to back of sidewalk only, whenever possible, Martell seconded. Under discussion, Lee asked if this would increase the amount of right-of-way to be acquired. Mr. Street stated that it would probably reduce it, as slope easements would be used where possible. Motion carried. WATER S. 218th Reservoir. BARNIER MOVED for the Treasurer to be authorized to issue a check to King County in the amount of $805.25 to cover the cost of the building per- mit for the S. 218th Reservoir, Martell seconded. Under discussion, Elliott asked about annexing this property. Mr. Street suggested that the advisability of annexing non-contiguous property be discussed at the next work dession. Motion carried. S. 212th Supply Main. MARTELL MOVED to accept the bid of F. A. Breda in the amount of $73,665.75, plus tax, for the installation of a water line to connect the S. 218th reservoir with the north valley area, contingent upon receipt of approval of EDA. Barnier seconded, motion carried. WATER & A request for sewer and water service by the East Valley SEWER Branch of National Bank of Commerce was discussed at a REQUEST recent work session, where it was determined that at this time, an annexation is not possible. A letter from the bank has been received indicating that they will annex at any time it becomes possible. MASTERS MOVED to allow the sewer and water extensions, Elliott seconded, motion carried. UTILITIES North Sewer ULID #1 Contract V. It was pointed out that & Murphy Brothers has completed the necessary repairs on SANITATION Contract V. Additional engineering due Hill, Ingman & Chase amounts to $2,421.17 which is a liability of Murphy Brothers. In addition, Murphy failed to install a side sewer stub for which the property owner was charged $150. Mr. Larry Hawley of Murphy Brothers has requested that since this side sewer stub was not installed, a revision be made to remove the assessment on this property and has agreed that if this cannot be done for some legal or other reason, Murphy Brothers will pay the $150 assessment. Since the LID is closed, it is recommended that the City accept Mr. Hawley's offer. CLEMENTS MOVED to accept this recommendation and for the retainage of $9535 to be released, and that the payment consist of two checks, one to Hill, Ingman & Chase and the other to Murphy Brothers, Elliott seconded, motion carried. North Sewer ULID #1 Contract IV. It was noted that Tonneson- Slead, contractors on Contract IV, ULID #1 were notified on January 15th by the City Engineer to repair Mr. Williams' property. To date, they have not done so. BARNIER MOVED that the property described in Easement No. 1-7-25 (Williams) be restored to original condition as outlined in the City Engineer's letter of January 15th, 1970. The cost of said restoration shall be deducted from the amount due to Tonneson- S.lead under Contract IV, ULID 41, Masters seconded, motion carried. CITY Mr. Don Breiner of Fred Bassetti and Co., presented a revision HALL of the irrigation plans for the new city hall, noting that the contractor has elected to put in the base for the asphalt paving soon, so the piping must be put in at the same time. The cost is about $1,700, which is approximately $500 more than was approved for irrigation. Mr. Street suggested that this be discussed at the workshop session on April 27th after which time Mr. Breiner will be given an answer. RAILROAD 4th Avenue. Mr. Street noted that the City has appealed CROSSINGS to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission regarding the actions of the Milwaukee Railroad in laying a track across 4th Avenue and have notified both the Milwaukee Railroad and Mr. Sanwick that no permit was issued for con- struction or filling and that each will be held liable if. any sewer backup occurs and we are unable to get into the sewer manhole which is partially covered by the ballast and ties. UNDERGROUND It was noted that at a recent work session, the underground WIRING wiring ordinance as it affects street lighting was discussed. The need to install street lights in the existing overhead areas is paramount. It is suggested that the spirit of the ordinance can be accomplished by the following: The present distribution system is temporary in that it will go underground in the reasonable future. The high voltage lines are permanent. Any poles that are installed for street lighting purposes only are permanent. It was recommended that the Engineer require undergrounding when lights are installed on poles carrying high voltage lines only and newly installed poles used for street lights only, and that the Engineer be directed to allow over- head wiring where the installation is on a pole considered temporary. MASTERS MOVED to adopt the above policy, Barnier seconded, motion carried. POLICE & A letter was read from Mr. & Mrs. Orvel Cavender expressing FIRE their appreciation to the Police Department for the apprehen- sion of juveniles involved in recent breaking and entering incidents in their neighborhood. MASTERS MOVED to place the letter on file, Clements seconded, motion carried. PLAT Yorkshire South. LEE MOVED for a public hearing to be held May 4th, 1970 on the final plat of Yorkshire.South, Barnier seconded, motion carried. FINANCE LID 258 Note in. Lieu of Bonds. The City Attorney read Ordinance 1657, providing for issuance of an installment note from LID 250, to be sold to the Firemen's Relief & Pension Fund of the City, in the amount of $37,120.30 at 8%. MASTERS MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Lee seconded, motion carried. FRANCHISE It was noted that the ordinance granting a franchise to Clearview T.V. Cable Company will be presented at the next meeting. UNIFORM Ordinance 1654, amending Ordinance 1652 which adopted Volume BUILDING III, housing, Uniform Building Code - 1967 Edition, was read CODE by the City Attorney. MARTELL MOVED for passage of the ordi- VOLUME III nance, Elliott seconded, motion carried. UNIFORM The City Attorney read Ordinance 1655, adopting Volume IV BUILDING (Dangerous Building Code) of the Uniform Building Code - 1967 CODE Edition. ELLIOTT MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Masters VOLUME IV seconded, motion carried. PARKS & tIt was noted that the Parks Department has requested permission RECREATION to apply for 75% matching funds from the Interagency Committee to purchase 4+ acres of ground for a park site adjacent to Linda Heights subdivision. The quoted price is $10,500. BAFFARO MOVED for the Mayor to be authorized to sign a request for 75% matching funds for a Linda Heights park site, Masters seconded. Under discussion, it was pointed out that the remaining 25% would come from park acquisition funds which are budgeted this year. Motion carried. IT WAS NOTED that Sue Christensen of the Parks Department has requested a leave of absence of approximately 3 months. Mr. Wilson and Mr. Street recommend approval of her request. MARTELL MOVED to grant the leave without pay, Elliott seconded, motion carried. BUSINESS It was pointed out that on May 1st, the City will be host to EDUCATION 10 teachers in participation of the Chamber of Commerce Business DAY Education Day. FINANCE Claims received through April 6th, for which authorization for payment was given at the last meeting: Current Expense $18,364.00 Park 11,428.43 Library 553.11 Street 9,879.88 Arterial Street 3,300.00 City Hall Constr. 22,243.80 Equipment Rental 6,613.32 Firemen's R/P Fund 1,023.44 Sewer 34,949.25 Water 24,323.81 Sanitation 21,818.19 LID 260 70.36 1967 Sewer Construction 9,785.00 228th Street Construction 46.11 So. 212th St. Construction 4,346.39 Reith Road Phase I 340.23 Interest Bearing Warrants 1969 Sewer Construction Cascade Sewer District 124,858.89 James Street Construction Hill, Ingman & Chase 310.94 Red-Samm Mining Co. 55,894.72 Butler Construction 40,986.42 Hill, Ingman & Chase 59.58 Hill, Ingman & Chase 261.43 Dames & Moore 339.59 Dames & Moore 73.93 Dames & Moore 171.52 Dames & Moore 171.24 Mill, Ingman & Chase 15,360.36 Shorett & Riley 1,450.00 Noll Mfg. Co. 4,000.00 Walter Renschler 10,000.00 4th `ivenue Construction Hill, Ingman & Chase 924.84 North Kent Water Hill, Ingman & Chase 597.74 Hill, Ingman & Chase 1,697.59 Dames & Moore 150.00 Daily Journal of Commerce 113.85 Bell. Anderson 250.00 MEETING ADJOURNED: -8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Isabel Hogan, Mayor Marie Jensen, (fl%Cy f-fMrk