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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Regular Minutes - 07/06/1971 Kent, Washington July 6, 1971 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Hogan, Councilmen: Baffaro, Barnier, Clements, 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 Six Year Arterial Street Program. The City Engineer pointed out on a map the proposed street projects for 1971 through 1976 and submitted a chart describing the projects, with the estimated cost of each. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Harris noted that the chart does not include the ring road around Plemmon ' s development at approxi- mately S . 260th and 101st. The City Engineer stated that he would correct the omission. Lee suggested that the W. Meeker project to the Reith Road have higher priority, as Meeker has been developed into a four lane facility near the West Valley Highway, and the Reith Road is now being similarly developed . Jerry Anderson noted concern with the proposed land use in the downtown core area as it relates to street im- provements and arterials . He felt that the value of the improvement of a street such as Smith Street is not practical and questioned the ring road at Plemmon 's development, stating that this would leave large areas with private drivways and low speed service roads . MARTELL MOVED to close the hearing, Clements seconded, motion carried . LEE MOVED that the Kent-Des Moines Road (West Meeker Street) from the West Valley Highway west to its junction with Reith Road be moved up to . the 1972 priority and that the remainder of the six year arterial street plan as presented by the City Engineer be adopted and the appropriate State Agencies be so informed in accordance with RCW 35 . 77.010, Masters seconded, motion carried. East Valley Highway Improvement. MASTERS MOVED to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract with Dames & Moore for soils analysis on the East Valley Highway Improvement at a cost of $2, 450 to $2, 700, Clements seconded, motion carried. Improvements. MARTELL MOVED that the City notify the ' State Highway Department that it will acquire the necessary rithss-of-way for the improvement of the West Valley and Meeker intersection, providing the State makes the necessary improvements and pays for same, in accordance with submitted plans, Masters seconded, motion carried. Improvement. A letter from Mr. Youngberg was read, referring to the area adjacent to the Stokley-Van Camp property where the adjacent property owner has not participated in improvement of the street by installa- tion of curbs or sidewalks. It was noted that on the west side, adjacent to the city parking lot and Moonlite Restaurant parking area, a similar condition exists. Mr. Youngberg asked that the city consider methods for improving these parking areas. MASTERS MOVED to acknow- ledge receipt of Mr. Youngberg 's letter and for the sub- ject to be discussedat the next work session, Barnier seconded, motion carried. STREETS Reith Road. MASTERS MOVED .to issue a call for bids for the Reith Road project to be set for July 14th, with a bid opening date set for the 28th of July, Martell seconded, motion carried. HEALTH & Sewer Rate Study. Mr. Sam Granberg of Seattle-North- SANITATION west presented and described their proposal to do a Sewer Rate Study at a fee of $4500 to $6000 . CLEMENTS MOVED that the proposal of Seattle-Northwest be referred to the Utilities Committee for study and recommendation, along with the proposals from Howard Harstad, and Associates and Cornell, Howland, Hayes and Merryfield , Barnier seconded, motion carried. LID 269 , 98th Ave. Sewer. The City Attu rney introduced Ordinance 1725 , creating LID 269 . BARMIER MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Martell seconded , motion carried. Sewers - Willo Vista. It was noted that the City has received notice from the County Health Department that the owners of Willo Vista Mobile Home Court have installed only a portion of their sanitary sewer and connected 18 of the homes, leaving over a hundred homes unconnected. BARNIER MOVED that the City Attorney notify the owners of the Willo Vista Mobile Home Court to complete the installa- tion and connect the mobile homes to sanitary sewers, or discontinue use of any homes not so connected, Clements seconded. Under discussion, Mr. Rudy Jarvey, manager of Willo Vista, stated that he had been notified by the Health Department that they had approved an extension of from 60 to 90 days. Mr. Jarvey stated that they are now refinancing and requested an additional 60 days to complete the installa- tion. Mr. Street requested a copy of the letter from the Health Department and suggested that action could be delayed. Barnier suggested that the motion stand. Motion carried. LID 259 , Horseshoe Acres SewEn It was noted that bids on this project were opened today, but had not as yet been tabulated. Mr. Street suggested that the final hearing be set for August 2nd, the protests reviewed on August 3rd or 4th and for a meeting to be held on August 9th to award the contract. MASTERS SO MOVED, Clements seconded, motion carried. EASEMENTS HAVE been received for construction of Horseshoe Acres Sewer as follows: A temporary construction easement from $208.50 Sedra properties A permanent and temporary construction $750 .00 easement from Merlino and Hilton A permanent and temporary construction $2500.00 easement from George C. and N. Bernadine McKenney MASTERS MOVED for acceptance of the easements and that each be recorded , Barnier seconded, motion carried . LID 264, Benaroya Sewer. It was pointed out that bids will be opened on July 12th for the Benaroya Sewer pro- ject. MARTELL MOVED for the final hearing on LID 264 to be held at the August 9th meeting, Clements seconded, motion carried. POLICE & The City Attorney introduced Ordinance 1726, amending Ordinance FIRE 683, and covering disorderly conduct. MASTERS MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Martell seconded . The City Attorney pointed out that this ordinance will designate unnecessary loud noise as a breach of the peace . Motion carried. CITY Change 9rder #15 in the amount of $594.65 from HALL Monroe Construction was submitted, covering (1) the wiring of the speakers in the public address system for the Court Room and Council Chambers and ( 2) the changing of the entryways when the Council decided on the use of 2" paver blocks. The entries had been poured to use 1" pavers and thus have to be chipped out. MASTERS MOVED to approve Change Order #15 in the amount of $594.65 , Lee seconded, motion carried. Mayor Hogan noted that the public open house for the new City Hall is tentatively scheduled for October lst. It was noted that the Evening Lions Club has presented a flag for the new City Hall which was flown over the U. S . Capitol. Street noted that he had contacted Monroe Construction a; to the possibility of taking the parking lot paving out of the contract, so that the City could expedite this part of the contract by making other arrangements for the paving. Monroe 's reply is expected by July 8th. CITY A n offer has been received to purchase the City owned PROPERTY property presently housing the Blue Banner and the old city shop building. It is recommended that a call for bids be issued, with the minimum price set at $50 ,000, LEE MOVED to declare the property surplus and for the call for bids to be issued as outlined above, Masters seconded. Upon Baff aro 's question, Mr. Street explained that the property is zoned industrial and that the building is not in good condition. He pointed out that water and street and sewer funds were utilized to buy this facility and these departments could utilize the proceeds from the sale at the city shop building. Motion carried. LIBRARY It was noted that the Library Board and Friends of the Library met with the architect on June 29th to review plans for the new library and it is their intention to ask for an excess bond levy to be voted upon at the November election. He pointed out that King County will share in the construction costs. METRO The City Attorney introduced Resolution 699, authorizing TRANSPORTA- the City of Kent to join with other cities and Metro to TION enter into a transportation study. MASTERS MOVED for adoption of the resolutiaz , Baffaro seconded, motion carried. MARTELL MOVED for the sum of $3500 to be budgeted from the unbudgeted, unexpended balance of the Current Expense Fund, Masters seconded, motion carried. AGREEMENT It was noted that at the last work session, the contract OLD CITY between the I.O.O.F. and the City for the party wall at the HALL old city hall was discussed . LEE MOVED for the City to enter into an agreement to vacate the "Party Wall" contract with the I.O.O.F. and to pay to them the sum of $1, 103.06 ;for said agreement, Martell seconded, motion carried. BUILDING Demolition. It was noted that demolition of a home at CODE 2827 Kent-Des Moines Road has been completed to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department. CLEMENTS MOVED to authorize the City Treasurer to return the bond to Frank Powers in the amount of $200, Masters seconded, motion carried. Street noted that the owners will be billed for the cost of the demolition. KVIP Sanwick Corporation. It was noted that two meetings have been held with representatives of the Sanwick Corporation and four points of concern are not settled ascf this date: 1 . Right to payment for easements for sewer and . water in Fourth Ave. , south of 228th 2. Interest on agreed sum owed for 228th, right-of-way 3. Acquisition of Fourth Ave. right-of-way, north of 228th. 4. Easement to Milwaukee Railroad for a crossing of Fourth Ave. approximately 1, 300 feet north of 228th These items will be fully discussed at a work session on July 12, 1971 . ELECTION The City Clerk has assigned position numbers for the Council election as follows : Peter Baffaro Position #1 Jerome Barnier #2 Harry Clements #3 Robert Lee #4 The filing dates are July 26 - 30, 1971. Notification was received from Lud Kramer that the "at large" position, a two year term, has been eliminated and that in the future all terms will be for four years. MASTERS MOVED that the positions as noted above be assigned for the upcoming election, Clements seconded, motion carried. PARKS & MASTERS MOVED to confirm the reappointment of Berne RECREATION Biteman to the Parks Commission, Barnier seconded, motion carried. AWC Councilmen Baff aro, Martell and Masters reported on CONVENTION the Association of Washington Cities Convention. MASTERS noted that background information is still not supplied to the voting delegates. Martell stated that the resolutions should be presented earlier and should be more specific. FINANCE LEE MOVED that the bills received on or before July 8th and approved by the Finance Committee, be paid, Martell seconded, motion carried. MEETING ADJOURNED: 8: 25 p.m. l Respectfully submitted, Isabel Hogan Marie` 1 se Mayor City Clerk CITY CLERK