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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 02/16/1971 Kent, Washington February 16, 1971 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Hogan, Councilmen: Baff aro, Barnier, Clements, Elliott, Lee, Martell and Masters, City Administrator Street, City Attorney Mirk and City Engineer Sherwood Minutes of the last meeting were approved as printed and accepted by motion. CITY Mr. Street presented copies of the original plan and the HALL alternate plan as proposed by Bassetti today. Bassetti ' s letter was read suggesting the following alternate plan: (a) delete the pool and some lighting related to it, (b) delete brick paving around and to the east of the pool , (c) change the wood benches from teak to apitong or cedar as the price saving may indicate, (d ) delete the kiosks, (e) substitute above ground containers for recessed waste containers, and (f) add ground cover plantings to the deleted pool and brick paving areas. The amount of the alternate plan was estimated to be $10 ,000 less than the original plan. It was noted that the original plan was $38, 906 and that this alternate plan totals $28, 233 . The items as reviewed at the; last work session are as follows: 1 . Completion of brick paving $22, 733 , installation of reflective pool $6,823 and yard lighting $5 , 191 Total - $34, 747.00 2 . 11 benches and miscellaneous iron work - $2 , 662.00 3 . 2 kiosks - $968.00 4. 10 underground trash cans .- $529 .00 At the request of Mr. Street, the department heads estimated the cost of additonal furnishings necessary to move into the new City Hall . Mr. Street noted there is $120, 000 available , and reported that the amount for the furnishings, including the landscaping totaled $58, 300, and adding the alternate plan at $30 ,000 or the original plan at $38,906, ample funds are still available. A letter from the Chamber of Commerce was read, urging the Council to complete the City Hall as it was designed under the original plan . Barnier suggested this portion of the project be delayed until it was certain that everything else was provided for for the efficient operation of the city business offices. Mr. Street stated that in his judgment there is sufficient money avail- able to complete both the interior and the exterior. Martell agreed with Barnier, and questioned the amount estimated for furnishings. Street noted that most of the furniture items were in the preliminary budget and pointed out that furniture in use% now would be moved to the new building, and new furni- ture would be only what was necessary. Barnier questioned the durability of brick sidewalks. Masters noted that many more people will see the exterior than will see the interior, point- ing out' that furnishings can easily be changed or replaced but the items in question now were a part of the permanent project and should be completed now. Mrs. Trevor Bryant spoke from the audience, concurring with Masters . Elliott suggested that Bassetti ' s alternate plan be considered at a workshop session. LEE MOVED to approve the items as they were originally presented by the architect, Masters seconded and suggested that if the matter is again referred to a workshop, a .decision should be m�tda ,at•.-the workshop meeting. BAFFARO MOVED to amend the motion to--deiete Items 2, 3, and 4. Proposed amendment failed for lack of a second. Upon roll call vote on the original motion, Baffaro, Lee and Masters voted aye. Barnier, Clements, Elliott and Martell voted nay. Motion failed. CITY MASTERS MOVED to place on file the letters from the HALL Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Bassetti , Elliott seconded, motion carried. BARNIER MOVED that reconsideration of the items listed above be tabled until the interior of the City Hall is complete; until needed equipment and furnishings are purchased and preliminary development plans of the library are clearly defined, and stated further that this Council is dedicated to the concept of the completion and beautifica- tion of the City Hall , finances permitting. Martell seconded . Under discussion, Mr. Street noted that the preliminary plan for the library could take from 4 to 5 months. Elliott opined that the Council could decide in a very short time whether the proposed library extension would be to the north. Barnier stated it was not his intention to delay action pend- ing the decision about the library expansion and he withdrew his motion, Martell withdrew his second . BARNIER MOVED that reconsideration of the items listed above be tabled until the interior of the City Hall is complete; until needed equipment and furnishings are purchased, and further that this Council is dedicated to the concept of com- pletion and beautification of the City Hall , finances per- mitting. Martell seconded. Upon Mayor Hogan ' s query, Barnier explained that he wanted to be sure that sufficient money was available, after the furniture is paid for. Upon roll call vote, Baffaro, Lee and Masters voted nay. Barnier, Clements, Elliott and Martell voted aye. Motion carried. STREETS Vacation. It was noted that a petition has been received for the vacation of a portion of Adams Street. The City Attorney ED • REFER 10 introduced Resolution 686, setting the public hearing for April �( GER 1 15th. MARTELL MOVED for adoption of the resolution, Barnier IOr 1 _ seconded, motion carried . LEE MOVED for authorization to hire an appraiser, in conjunction with the City ' s ordinance, Masters seconded, motion carried . S. 248th. MARTELL MOVED to authorize the release of the $500 cash bond. posted by Redwill Construction on the completed S. 248th street project and to authorize the City Treasure to retain the $22.00 ow ed for inspection, and send the remainder to the attorney for the trustee, Barnier seconded , motion carried . HEALTH & Sewer Extension. BARNIER MOVED that the request from Kent SANITATION Highlands to reopen` negotiations on a sewer extension be referred to the Utilities Committee . Martell seconded, motion carried. It was noted that a meeting has been scheduled for February 25th. LID 263. The City Attorney introduced Resolution 687, declaring the city ' s intention to form LID 263 , for water and sewer improve- ments in the area of S. 228th, East of the Freeway, and setting the public hearing for same for March 15th. MASTERS MOVED for adoption of the resolution, Elliott seconded, motion carried. WATER LID 252 Segregation. It was noted that a request has been re- ceived, from R. G. Keever for segregation of an LID 252 assessment. MARTELL MOVED to direct the City Treasurer and City Engineer to segregate the assessment after receipt of the necessary fee as determined by law, together with a signed statement to pay for the engineering time involved in making such segregation. Barnier seconded, motion carried. POLICE & The City Attorney introduced Ordinance 1706, adopting the 1970 FIRE Edition of the National Fire Code. MASTERS MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Barnier seconded, motion carried . PARKS & Russell Road Park. Resolution 685 was introduced by the City RECREATION Attorney, authorizing application for development funds from Interagency and HUD for Russell Road Park . MARTELL MOVED for adoption of the resolution, Elliott seconded, motion carried. PARKS & Soccer Tournament. Mr. Wilson reported on the soccer tournament RECREATION to be held in Kent on February 27th in which approximately 600 boys will compete against the canadian teams. American Legion Hall . CLEMENTS MOVED to authorize Mayor Hogan to sign a lease for the American Legion Hall for the year 1971 at a monthly rate of $125 .00 , Masters seconded, motion carried . It was -pointed out that janitorial services are included and that the hall would be used for senior citizens activities. FINANCE LID 260 Bonds. Archie McLean of McLean & Co. read a letter pro- posing to purchase LID 260 bonds in the amount of $574,574. 32 . Mr. Street noted that the City Treasueer has certified the amount to be $574, 414. 32 . MASTERS MOVED to accept the certification of the City Treasurer,. Elliott seconded, motion carried. MASTERS MOVED to accept the offer of McLean & Co. to purchase the bonds in the amount of $574, 414.32 at an interest rate of 6 7/8%, Clements seconded, motion carried. ANNEXA- It was noted that in reviewing the O'Connell Annexation, Kent and TION Tukwila representatives have met to discuss a common city limits line. Mr. Street reported that Mr. Horstman of the Union Pacific Railroad will meet with Kent and Tukwila representatives .on Tuesday, February 23rd regarding items discussed at the annexation meeting. The City will be represented at the Boundary Review Board hearing for the O 'Connell Annexation on February 25th. BUILDING ELLIOTT MOVED to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary CODE ordinance or ordinances to adopt the 1970 Building Code; Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the 1970 Uniform Plumbing Code, Martell seconded . It was pointed out that this action would update Volumes 1 , 3 and 4 and the Plumbing Code, and would add a mechanical oode (Volume 2 ) Motion carried. CENSUS CLEMENTS MOVED to direct the City Clerk to take a 1971 Census and to notify the appropriate agencies, Martell seconded , motion carried. CASH It was pointed out that the cash register for the City Treasurer REGISTER could be leased for five years at $96.80 per month. Upon the City Administrator ' s recommendation , BARNIER MOVED to purchase the N.C.R. cash register for the City Treasurer ' s office in the amount of $4,021 :50 , with payment to be made from the City Hall Fund, Baff aro seconded, motion carried. WORKSHOP It was noted that the housing code and gates over railroad crossings SESSION will be discussed at the workshop session to be held on February 22nd. INVITATION An invitation has been received from the City of Redmond to tour the new City Hall at Redmond on Saturday, February 20th. FINANCE Claims received through February 5th, for which authorization for payment was given at the last meeting: Current Expense $48, 636. 35 Park 6, 937.89 Library 197.68 Street 9, 210 .88 Artekial Street 4, 465 .57 Park Forward Thrust 2, 176 .45 New City Hall 102, 056.49 Equipment Rental 6, 080 .05 Fire R/P 612.06 Leff Disability 434.00 4th Ave. N. 1350 .13 LID 261 2 : 773 .47 Reith Rd. Ph. I 5 , 664. 30 Sewer 72, 788.43 James St. Constr. 8, 691 .91 Water 6,561 . 77 Garbage 19 , 913 .92 S. 228th St. 156.63 Interest Bearing Warrants LID 259 Hill , Ingman & Chase 678. 32 North Kent Water Hill, Ingman & Chase 2,543 . 73 Pittsburgh Testing Lab. 67.50 Hill , Ingman & Chase 432 .44 K.C. Dept. of P.W. 21 .00 MEETING ADJOTN�ED: 8: 10 .m. ReSpectfu11 submitted, v brk TGahPI Hna Ma nr Mari a .TPn.gpn � C i t C'1