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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 06/21/1971 Kent, Washington June 21, 1971 Regular meeting was called to order at 7 :00 p.m. by Mayor Hogan, who welcomed the audience to the first City Council meeting in the new City Hall. She noted that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Kent. Present: Mayor Hogan, 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 with the following correction: On Page 5 under Building Code, "Councilmen Martell moved for the demolition charge against the property located at 310 Kennebeck to be assessed against the property in the amount of $630.00, payable within 30 days, and if owner elects to do so he may pay in 5 equal installments with an interest charge of 7/ on the unpaid balancw. Lee seconded, motion carried" . HEALTH & Proposed LID 269, Sewers - 98th Ave. The SANITATION public hearing was opened on the proposed sewer project for 98th Ave. S . The City Engineer pointed out that the sanitary sewer would run along 98th Ave. 150 ' north of James and would extend about 600 ' north, serving 5 . lots, which are within the city limits. Mr. Francis Lorenz asked about the 15 , easement on his property. The City Engineer stated that the sewer will be placed within that additional 15 ' and noted moving the fence would be an expense of the LID. There were no further comments from the floor, and no correspondence received . MASTERS MOVED to close the hearing, Barnier seconded, motion carried. BARNIER MOVED to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance adopting the LID roll as prepared by the Engineer, Elliott seconded, motion carried. Proposed LID 263 , Sewers - S . 228th. Mr. Kleppen, owner of a building at 8831 S . 228th, had been denied a building permit to enlarge his building because of pollution in the area caused by a lack of sanitary sewers. Street explained that Kleppen had proposed a holding tank and had agreed to the following 5 conditions: 1. A performance bond for $2,000.00 to $5 , 000.00 to pay for cleanup of any possible spillage. 2 . A contract with the installer of the holding tank for regular pumpings of the tank. 3 . Sewers must be available for use in the future. 4. An alarm system be installed on the hold- ing tank, warning of possible over-filling. 5 . A contract from them indicating that they would hook to sewers as soon as they are made available . Street noted that a meeting was scheduled . with EDA for later this month to discuss possible funding to assist with this sewer project, and opined that sewers would be available in approximately one year. He pointed out that the cost and maintenance of a holding tank operation was considerable, that he thought that the bond would give the city the required protection, and recommended that Kleppen 's permit be allowed under the conditions outlined above. BAFFARO SO MOVED, Barnier seconded. BARNIER MOVED to amend the motion to set the bond firmly at $5 , 000, Martell seconded, amendment carried. Motion carried . HEALTH & Metro - Transit System. Larry Coffman explained SANITATION Metro 's county-wide proposed public transportation system and the proposed financing of it, including funds available from the state through the Highway Act and through . 3 of 1% sales tax. Kent's share, based on population, would be $3500, and Coffman opined that a portion of this might be available through state funds. The proposal must be sub- mitted to the vote of the people. He noted that the smaller cities would have a representative on the technical advisory committee, which would meet twice a month. He submitted a proposed resolution for the council to consider. Mayor Hogan suggested the matter be discussed at the workshop on June 28th, so action could be taken at the July 6th council meeting. STREETS A letter was read from Mrs. Mullen commending the Engineering Department for their survey work from Cedar Street to Mill Creek Road. MASTERS MOVED to accept the letter and place it on file, Clements seconded, motion carried. Mayor Hogan noted that the area was being surveyed between Clark Street and the Junior High in connection with extending the field to the creek. A letter was read from Oscar Hanson, Principal of the Sunnycrest Elementary School, expressing appreciation for the road work on 38th Ave. S. and 248th. MASTERS MOVED to accept the letter and place it on file, Clements seconded, motion carried. Six Year Arterial Street Program. , MASTERS MOVED that a public hearing be held on July 6th to review the 6 year arterial street program, Martell seconded, motion carried. PARKS & Mill Creek Park. The City Attorney introduced RECRATION Resolution 698, assring the city's compliance with the federal program in seeking financial assistance for the acquisition of property for Mill Creek Park. LEE MOVED for adoption of the resolution, Elliott seconded, motion carried . CITY HALL It was pointed out that representatives of the contractor, the masonry sub-contractor, the architect and the city met to discuss the dis- pute over the brick paving. The contractor has appointed an arbitrator, the city will appoint one, " and these two will select a third. MASTERS MOVED to appoint Don Bogard as arbitrator, with the pro- vision that if he is unable to serve in this capacity that the City Attorney shall be authorized to appoint someone else. Barnier seconded . Upon queries, from the Council, Street and Mirk ex- plained that this was an informal procedure under which the contractor asks for a determination as to what the plans really meant in relation to the amount of brick paving to be included in the contract. The architect has agreed to be bound by the result of the arbitration. It was pointed out that the architect could not arbitrate, and that two possibilities exist: (1) that if it was determined that the plans did not cover the additional amount of brick paving, the city would have to pay an additional $6, 000 only if they wanted it done, and ( 2) if determined that the plans included the brick paving under question, the job would be completed at no extra cost to the city. Street noted that if it was determined that the contractor was correct and the plans did not include the paving questioned, any action the city might take against the architect would be a separate matter. Motion carried. CITY HALL Janitor Service. It was noted that three firms have submitted propsals for janitor service for the new City Hall on a 3 month trial basis. The best proposal was that of Bill Pittmon Janitorial Service. MASTERS MOVED to authorize the Administra- tor to enter into a contract for 3 months for janitorial service with Bill Pittmon, Elliott seconded, motion carried. CITY Mr. Street reported that a request has been PROPERTY received from Mr. Sponaugle for a permit to fence some property in the vicinity of the 60 ' wide sewer and water easement diagonally across from the intersection of Walnut and Woodland Way to the intersection of Maple and Tilden Hve. He noted that the plat for this area showing a street was never filed. He further stated that Mr. Hauge was thought to be the owner of the property originally. Mr. Collins stated from the audience that Hauge never owned it. Street noted that Mr. Sponaugle has a deed and should be receiving the title policy soon. He pointed out that the alley was vacated in part some years ago and Mr. Sponaugle wants to construct a fence which would include that part of the public alley lying within the 60 , easement. He has suggested that instead of fencing around the alley, he would move the fence 4 feet from the property line to allow a walkway. Street recommended that if Mr. Sponaugle owns the property and if he agrees to a 4 ' walkway, the fence should be allowed. Clements suggested delaying action until the title policy is received. In answer to Lee 's question, Street stated that Council action is required, because this is a public right-of-way. He noted further that this is a 60 ' utilities easement, in which we would not allow any permanent structures . BARNIER MOVED to grant the request for a permit, subject to verification of ownership, Masters seconded, motion carried, with Clements voting nay. COMPREHENSIVE East Hill Plan. It was pointed out that the pro- PLAN posed East Hill Plan was discussed at the last work session, and recommendation of the Planning Commission was clarified. ELLIOTT MOVED to direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution amending the Kent Comprehensive Plan in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning Commission, Martell seconded. Barnier noted that he had missed the work session and opined that if other types of facilities went into the questioned area, it would preclude commercial operations in the future. Street explained that the matter had been discussed in detail, and the council had agreed that in view of the fact that all of the commercial area had not been utilized, the Planning Commission ' t recommenda- tion should be accepted. Elliott noted that much of the area to the south was outside the city limits, and that the city would review the zoning at the time of any proposed annexation. Motion carried. The City Attorney introduced Resolution 697 amending the Comprehensive Plan by adopting the East Hill Comprehen- sive Plan. MASTERS MOVED for adoption of the resolution, Martell seconded, motion carried. ANNEXATIONS O 'Connell . At the last work session, it was reported that the Boundary Review Board will approve the O'Connell Annexation. CLAIM A claim for damages has been received from Mrs. Nussli in the amount of $300, for damage to pear trees on her property. BARMIER MOVED to refer the claim to the City Attorney and to the City' s insurance carrier, Masters seconded, motion carried. SICK LEAVE The City Attorney introduced Ordinance 1723, clarifying the sick leave provision for city employees. MASTERS MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Martell seconded, motion carried. VACATION Ordinance 1724 was introduced by the City Atbrney, providing for the vacation provision to agree with union contracts and current policy. ELLIOTT MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Masters seconded, motion carried. FINANCE Claims received through June 8th, for which authorization for payment was given at the last meeting: Current Expense 21, 378.35 Park 8,511.20 Library 45 ,509.03 Street 21, 966.14 Park Forward Thrust 57, 555 .90 City Hall 37, 104.67 Equipment Rental 4, 420.01 Fire R/P 715 .97 Leff Disability 586.00 Repairs & Demol . 28.88 Sewer 33, 530.27 Water 5 , 908.57 Garbage 21, 117.36 S . 228th St. Constr. 18, 128.47 James St. Construction 931.70 4th Ave. Constr. 26, 027.74 Reith Road Constr. 4,887.71 LID 261 1,800 .00 LID 259 39 .00 212th St. Ph. II Constr. 18, 000.00 Interest Bearing Warrants North Kent Water Atlas Construction 48, 040.69 Hill, Ingman & Chase 2, 050.54 Hill, Ingman & Chase 1, 368.61 Hill, Ingman & Chase 399.43 Hill, Ingman & Chase LID 259 Gildo & Alice Rey Zane B. & Jerrene Johnson 257.00 Chester A. & Rachel Geer Maurice C. & Mildred Lemley 120.00 John C. & Olga S . Taylor 113.49 Robert L. Rowley 99.50 Liquid Coatings, Inc. 104. 25 Complete Trailer Supply 104. 25 Hill, Ingman & Chase 7, 422.07 Hill, Ingman & Chase 1, 683.97 King County Treasurer 15 .00 MEETING ADJOURNED: 8:10p.m. ( / Respectfully submitted, Isabel Hogan Marie sen Mayor City Clerk' s CLERK