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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 06/01/1970 Kent, 11ashington June 1, 1970 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7 :00 p.m. Present: Mayor Hogan, Councilmen: Baffaro, Barnier, Clements, Elliott, Lee, Martell and Masters, City Fidministrator Street, City Attorney Mirk, City Engineer Sherwood and Planning Director Harris Minutes of the May 18 and May 25 meetings were appi-wed with the following correction: In May 18 th minutes, Page 2, the request for improvements of an alley as a "vacation" should be changed to "alley improvements" . STREETS Reith Road Improvement. Mayor Mogan noted that at. a meeting with property owners held some weeks ago, a question was asked as to whether the right- of-way could be extended through the Bay Construction Co. property. The City Engineer stated that the owner will submit an answer by next week relative to anti- cipated compensation, etc. Vera Fredrickson submitted a petition signed by approximately 525 people from the West hill area opposing the current plans for widening of Reith Road. She stated that the impressions given in the Comprehensive Plan were that the Reith Road would be straightened considerably. Mrs. Fredrickson opined that the plan should have been aired publically• bef ore it was submitted to the Urban Arterial Board. Mr. Street pointed out that a public hearing is held annually on the street improvements planned for the next six years, and interested parties are urged to attend. The hearing is scheduled for June 15th. ELLIOTT MOVED to accept the petition and to refer the matter to the street committee for evaluation, Martell seconded, motion carried. Parking. The Planning Commission has requested that consideration be given to a regulation concerning the parking of large trucks and truck-trailers upon public streets in residential areas. ELLIOTT MOVED that the council consider this item at a work session, Martell seconded. Mrs . Frazier requested that the Council act on this matter soon. Trucks parking on her street, sometimes for as long as two weeks at a time, had damaged the street. Motion carried. Willis Street. It was noted that the Willis Street construction plans were reviewed by the Council and the following problems were found: 1. The State proposed 25 feet radius at the inter- section of Gdillis and Central. With this radius, large trucks and truck trailers would have to use both lanes to make turns. It is recommended that this be a 50 foot radius. 2. The State will replace existing sidewalks where necessary, but where no sidewalk exists, it will be up to the City is some manner to get sidewalks installed. 3. There will be a conflict between existing sanitary sewers and the proposed storm drains. The City has uncovered several of the sanitary sewers at the same depth as the proposed storm drain. Changing the sanitary sewers depths would be a major project . The State is proposing to utilize the existing storm drain along Sixth, which does not allow any variance in their system. The actual depth of the sanitary sewers will be presented to the State. STREETS Mr. Street noted that to date, the sewer department has discovered 11 sewer crossings of Willis Street. He stated that the exact level of each one of these crossings will be submitted to the State Highway De- partment. BARNIER MOVED that the State Highway De- partment will be notified that we recommend they proceed with this proposed project, with items one and three corrected, Masters seconded, motion carried. Kent-Kangley. Clements rioted that the Kent-Kangley Road has still not been properly restored. The City Engineer stated that lie talked to Ted Mallory of Metro, who would contact pamco and will advise the City Engineer when to expect the restoration. Six Year Improvement Plan. ELLIOTT MOVED for a public hearing to be Yield at the regular meeting of the Council on June 15th on the six year street improvement plan, which is to be submitted to the State I.1ighway Commission, Masters seconded , motion carried. UPON THE Traffic Engineer 's recommendation, ELLIOTT MOVED that the Engineering Department be directed to place a one stall passenger loading zone in front of the Moschel Clinic on So. 2nd, in accordance with standard specifications, Baffaro seconded. Mr. Street noted that each such request should be considered on its own merit. Motion carried. WATER Extension. The request of Robert Bogue for a water connection approximately 600 feet north of the city limits, has been reviewed. BARNIER MOVED That the City Engineer be directed to notify Mr. Bogue that such an extension will be allowed if the installation is ex- tended with the proper size main and adequate fire hydrants and valves are included, with the cost to be paid by the petitioner Martell seconded , motion carried S. 218th Reservoir. BARNIER MOVED to extend the present contract with Dames & Moore for soil testing through the construction period, as has been recommended by the Consulting Engineers and City Engineer, Martell seconded, motion carried . S. 218th Reservoir. MARTELL MOVED that Pittsburgh Test- ing be utilized on the 218th Reservoir project for con- crete cylinder testing at the standard rate, Clements seconded, motion carried . S. 218th Reservoir. MARTELL MOVED to approve Change Order #2, in the amount of $6,517.48 to Atlas Construction Co. , Barnier seconded, rotion carried . HEALTH & ULID $t1, Contract IV. Final Change Order 46 has been SANITATION received from Slead-Tonnesen, reducing the final contract amount by $22, 209 .80. BARNIER MOVED to approve Change Order #6 and to accept the contract as complete, Martell seconded, motion carried . THE CITY ATTORNEY introduced Resolution 671, extending the Puget Power contract, for 10 years for the sewage pumping statinn at Park Orchard, Elliott seconded, motion carried. FINANCE Cash Bond. It was noted that Mr. Plemmons filed a cash bond in the amount of $1200.00 to cover cost of installa- tion of two fire hydrants, which has been done at a cost of $945 .25 . BARNIER MOVED that the City Treasurer be directed to pay from the Plemmon 's cash bond, the sum of $945 .25 to the Kent Water Department and the sum of $254.75 -to Mr. Plemmons, Martell seconded, motion carried. FINANCE THE CITY ATTORNEY introduced Resolution 670, declaring the City's intention to issue inside levy G.O. bonds for the purpose of financing the city' s share of James Street and of Fourth Avenue, in the amount of $600,000, and for the completion of the City Ball in the amount of $400, 000, and providing authorization for the Mayor to request permission to apply 1/2(, gas tax monies again& the principle and interest on the street improvement bonds. The resolution also provides for employing a financial consult- tant to prepare a prospectus for the sale of these bonds and for the consultants to also prepare a Water Revenue Bond issue as authorized by Ordi- nance 1408. MASTERS MOVED for adoption of the resolution, Elliott seconded, motirn carried. POLICE & A letter was read from Reverend Sondergeld to FIRE Councilman Masters, expressing appreciation to I:ent's dedicated police department and urging the Council to approve the forthcoming Police Budget. MASTERS MOVED to accept the letter and place it on file, Barnier seconded, motion carried. ANNE)U=ONS The Annexation Committee has met twice to consider a proposed common boundary line between Kent and Auburn. It is their recommendation that S. 277th St. on the valley floor be established as a common boundary; that the King County Boundary Review Board be so notified; that the Planning and Engineering Departments of each city work toward a similar agree- ment for the areas on the east and west hills. ELLIOTT MOVED that the above information be forwarded to the City of Auburn and to the King County Boundary Review Board. Masters seconded. Elliott noted that Auburn now has a petition for annexation of the area from S. 288th up to S. 277th, with signatures of owners of 35% of the assessed valuation. The City Engineer opined that west of the NP tracks, Kent could serve the area to S. 288th as adequately as Auburn can. He noted that the proposed state highway in the area of S. 288th is under additional study. Motion carried. ZONING Williams - R-3 and R-4 to C-2. Mr. Harris pointed out the subject property on the map which consists of 3 .5 acres located at the southwest corner of the intersection of the Kent-Des Moines Road and the Frager Road. The Planning Commission 's recommendation is that the specific request for use 'as a restaurant-motel complex is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan, but that other C-2 uses would not be. It is their suggestion that before a zone change ordi- nance is printed and filed with the county, that the petitioner must file a restrictive covenant to run with the title of the land specifying the uses shownin "Exhibit P," as the only uses to be allowed. The public hearing was t opened. A letter from W. C. Bogart of the State Highway Department to Harris was read, noting that the portion of the parcel required for the right-of-way for SR 516 is not included in the proposed rezone, and that a drainage ease- ment will be required from the proposed SR 516 right-of-way to the Green River through the middle of the parcel . A letter from the City Engineer was read recommending approval of the rezone, subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1 . Extend 12" water main from Kent-Des Moines Highway to south end of applicant 's property. 2 . Improve Frager Road to a 40 ' width, together with curb, gutter and sidewalks. 3. Deed to City of Kent 60 ' right-of-way measured from the easterly edge of existing right-of-way. 4. Improve access point onto Kent-Des Moines Highway to conform with new State highway alignment. 5 . Install sanitary sewer pump station. ZONING 6. Have a letter from King County Flood Control stating proposed improvement shall have no adverse affect upon future. flood control plans. 7. Develop in accordance with those certain site plans as referred to as "Exhibit All . It was notes, that the City Engineer 's recommendation is not part of the Planning Commission 's approval .- MASTERS MOVED to accept the letters and place them on file. , Clements seconded, motion carried. There were no comments from the audience and CLEMENTS MOVED to close the hearing, Lee seconded, motion carried. The City Engineer stated that his recommendations have been discussed with the applicant. It was pointed out that maintenance of the lift station would be the responsbi- lity of the applicant, unless the city agreed to accept the facility. MASTERS MOVED for the City Attorney to be directed to prepare an ordinance approving the change of zone in accordance with the recommendations of both the Planning Commission and the City Engineer, and, for the ordinance to be considered by the Council upon receipt of the restrictive covenent and proof of its filing, Clements seconded, motion carried. CLIFFORD It was noted that the cash bond covering street improve- ADDITION ments in the Clifford Addition is no longer required. CLEMENTS MOVED for the City Treasurer to be directed to return the cash bond of Stanley J. Clifford. Masters seconded, motion carried . GREEN MASTERS MOVED to accept the Bill of Sale from Dolman & VALLEY Cole, covering utilities and streets in Green Valley HEIGHTS #4 Heights 44, Barnier seconded, motion carried. PUBLIC Mrs . Frazier asked if the City has an ordinance com- NUISANCE pelling property owners to have the Brass cut. Mr. Street stated that under State Law, if in the determina- tion of the Fire Chief, it becomes a fire Hazard, and the council concurs, the property owner can be given notice to cut the grass. If he does not do so the city can then do it, but must seek court action to collect the expenses incurred. Mrs. Frazier noted that the grass is 3 to 4 feet high at the corner of 243rd and Military Road. BUSINESS BARNIER MOVED to review the business license laws at a LICENSES work session, especially those pertaining to side sewer contractors, drainage field designers, and other con- tractors, Martell seconded, motion carried. OIL The City Attorney introduced Resolution 669 , expressing DRILLING objections to proposed leasing of state lands in the Puget Sound area for commercial oil drilling. LEE MOVED -to adopt Resolution 6G9, Clements seconded, motion carried. PARKS & Park Board. It was noted that Mrs . Heath ' s Park Board RECREATION term expires June 1, 197G and the Mayor has recommended that she be reappointed for a three year term. MARTELL MOVED to confirm the appointment, Masters seconded. Under discussion, Barnier opined that Park Board members should be residents of the City, and that the City should perhaps consider annexing the area in which Mrs. Heath resides. Mayor Kogan noted that the Park Board ordinance had been amended, and residency within the city limits .is not required for membership to the Park Board. Motion carried. Linda IIeights Park. The City Attorney introduced Resolution 672, authorizing application for matching funds from the Interagency Committee for a park at Linda IIeights. MASTERS MOVED to adopt the resolution, Martell seconded, motion carried. FINANCE LEE MOVED t o pay the bills received through June 5 , 1970 after approval of the auditin committee, Martell seconded, motion carried. MEETING ADJOURNED: 8:00 P.M. 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