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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 09/20/1971 Kent, Washington September 20, 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 Attorney Mirk, City Engineer Sherwood Minutes of the last meeting were approved as printed and accepted by motion. Mayor Hogan announced that the Kiwanis Club had donated two new state flags to the City for use in the Council Chambers and on 4th Avenue. It was noted that in the minutes of the meeting held March 15 , 1971, on Page 5 , a figure of the number of units per acre was recorded as 6.5 . ELLIOTT MOVED to direct the Clerk to amend the minutes of March 15th to reflect the number of units per acre to be 6. 38, Masters seconded, motion carried. HEALTH & Easements - Sewer Extension - Kent Highlands SANITATION Shoppinq Center. It was noted that sewer easements have been received from Walter and Agnes Griffin and from Hugh and Katharine Mitchell in connection with the Kent Highlands Shopping Center sewer extension. MASTERS MOVED to acknow- ledge receipt of the easements and to direct the City Attorney to record same, Clements seconded, motion carried. Sewer Extension - Northfield. It was noted that the request of Mr. W. D. Northfield for a sewer extension was discussed at the work session and at a Utilities Committee meeting. The committee directed the City Engineer to compile figures on the basis of what the cost would be if a local improvement district was formed. The City Engineer reported that the cost would be $4, 138 .20. In addition, this cost is to apply only to the one (1 ) acre for which sewer service was requested and will not be extended to any other property owned by Mr. Northfield. CLEMENTS MOVED to approve entering into a contract with Mr. Northfield where- in he will pay the estimated cost of an LID for sewer service, with this cost being a credit when the LID is formed in which this one (1) acre would be a part, and that this service be restricted to the one (1) acre. Masters seconded, motion carried. Sewer Extension - Wes Denison. A request has been received from Mr. Denison to extend a sewer along 132nd Ave. S .E. The City Engineer and Sewer Super- intendent have investigated and approve the extension as follows: a. Denison to pay unit cost of $106.95 to the City, which is the amount set by the Council for Aero-Kent extension. b. Denison to install 80 feet of 8" line in accordance with Engineering specifications. C. Denison to pay standard connection cost for out-of-city customers. BARNIER MOVED to approve the sewer extension in accordance with Items a-c, above, Elliott seconded, motion carried. HEALTH & James Street Sewer. The progress of the James SANITATION Street sewer project through September 15th, was reported as follows: 1 . The main sewer line and all manholes are in. 2 . Two of the four side sewers are in. 3 . Total project is 85/ complete. 4. Backfilling of ditch is 75% complete. 5 . Completion of removal of soils and replacement of gravel by September 24th. Mayor Hogan noted that thus far the cost has been approximately $16,000. Martell noted that Gib Kendall should be commended upon his efficiency on this project. Proposed LID 268 - Sewer Extension - S. 180th to S . 192nd West of East Valley Highway. ELLIOTT MOVED to accept the sewer ageeement and two sewer easements from PIE, Masters seconded , motion carried . A LETTER was read from Precision Spring and Stamp- ing Corporation of 22617 85th P1. S. , requesting issuance of a building permit for an additon to their building, and agreeing to comply with any regulation set forth by the Council in order to obtain such a permit. MASTERS MOVED to accept the letter and for it to be made a matter of record, Barnier seconded, motion carried. It was pointed out that there are no sewers available in the area, but that a number of property owners are agreeable to connecting to sewers when they become available to them. Art Toreson and Sherwood noted that agree- ments of this type had been made with others, and it was expected that sewers would be installed with- in the next year. Mr. McHugh, President of the corporation, stated that the plans have been submitted . CLEMENTS MOVED to refer the matter to the Utilities Committee, Masters seconded, motion carried . STREETS S . 212th, Phase III, LID 261 . Dennis Scott reported that the agreement with King County Drainage District #1 in connection with the improvements of S. 212th, which was approved by the Council on August 2, was then submitted to the County Flood Control District. He noted that they have recommended a few changes to the agreement, which the City Attorney has perused and approved . Scott pointed out that the districts have reorganized, and the agreement should now be sent to the Green River Flood Control Zone District. CLEMENTS MOVED for the Mayor to be authoirized to sign the new agreement, Masters seconded, motion carried. IT WAS NOTED that a deed has been received for the Burkland property, in connection with the improvement of S . 212th, in the amount of $3000 . MASTERS MOVED to aceept the deed and approve payment thereof, Baff aro seconded, motion carried. Proposed LID 270 Improvement of East Valley Highway. The City Attorney introduced Resolution 704, declaring the City's intent to form LID 270 for improvement of the East Valley Highway from S. 212th to S. 228th, and setting the hearing for October 18, 1971. MASTERS MOVED for adoption of the resolution, Martell seconded, motion carried. POLICE & The City Attorney introduced Ordinance 1739, amending FIRE Fire Hydrant Ordinance 4t1593 . MASTERS MOVED for passsge of the ordin ace, Clements seconded, motion carried. CITY HALL Brick Paving Arbitration. It was reported at last work session that the arbitrators ruled that the City was not entitled to the brick work in contention. The City Attorney explained that the arbitrators concluded that since Alternate lA was not clear in the plans, that the contractor could not be held responsible . Mirk noted that the archi- tect assumed that the contractor was interpreting the plans as the architect meant them to be read. He stated that there is a fixed price, of almost exactly $2.00 per square foot for the brick work, and if the City desires, it could be done at this cost. The cost of paving the area under dispute would be $5400 . MASTERS MOVED to acknowledge that the arbitration report was received, Elliott seconded, motion carried . LEE MOVED that Monroe Construction be directed to complete the area to be defined by the Building Committee on a pro-rated square foot cost as related to -he $5400 figure, Masters seconded, motion carried. Change Order 416. CLEMENTS MOVED to approve Change Order *F16 submitted by Monroe Construction in the amount of $141.00 covering improvments to the padded cell in the Police Department, Elliott seconded, motion carried. Janitorial Contract. The janitorial contract with Bill Pittmon has been reviewed and it is proposed to add the cl e aning of the lunch room and the police wing, at $200 additional per month . MASTERS MOVED to approve the contract for janitorial service at the rate of $1, 271.00 per month until December 31 , 1971, Clements seconded. Under discussion, Barnier requested that the Council be furnished a breakdown of the ser- vices covered ' in the contract. Motion carried. UTILITIES Benson — Utility Bill. It was pointed out that Harold Bensons request for an adjustment to his utility bill was reviewed by the committee again. LEENDVED for the Utility Department to notify Mr. Benson that the committee has reaffirmed their original decision, made July 26th, to allow no adjustment to his bill. Baffaro seconded, motion carried. FINANCE LID Segregation. It was noted that Central Pre-Mix has requested segregation of ULID #1 and LID 253 assessments on property acquired from the Katos . BARNIER MOVED to authorize the City Treasurer and City Engineer to make the requested segregation in the standard manner, Martell seconded, motion carried. Petty Cash Fund. It was noted that the State Examiner has suggested that a petty cash fund in the amount of $100 be established to pay for small purchases. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance 1740 authorizing the City Treasurer to establish a petty cash fund. LEE M VED for passage of the ordinance, Elliott seconded, motion carried. PARKS & Glenn Nelson Park. The City Attorney noted that at RECREATION the March 1st Council meeting, Resolution 690 was adopted which. authorized application for matching funds from IAC for development of the Glenn Nelson Park. He stated that these funds have been received . MASTERS MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into the project agreement, Baffaro seconded. Under discussion, it was pointed out that the actual cost would be $120,460, of which the City will pay 25%, IAC 25% and Bureau of Outdoor Recreation 50%. Motion carried. Mill Creek. It was noted that Barney Wilson had re- viewed the process of acquiring Mill Creek property at the last workshop and had provided a proposal and a map showing the relationship of each of the 3 parcels to property now owned by the City. MASTERS MOVED to approve acquisition of Tax Lots 21, 78 and 95, Baffaro seconded. Masters ascertained that the price was firm. Upon roll call vote, Baffaro, Barnier, Elliott, Lee and Masters voted aye. Clements and Martell voted nay. Motion carried . PARKS & Lease. The Parks Department has requested per- RECREATION mission to lease property west of the Milwaukee tracks between Meeker and Smith, to be used for playfield purposes, primarily for soccer, at a rent of $200 per year . Barney Wilson noted that the lease could be cancelled or renewed each year. ELLIOTT MOVED to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement, Barnier seconded, motion carried . BIDS City warehouse. Bids were received for improve- ments and additions to the City Warehouse, as follows: Base Bid Alt.#1 Alt.42 Time Bay Builders $48,000 $250.00 $3,500 90 days Busch Constr. 36, 631 286.00 1, 830 90 days East Valley Constr. 43,840 327. 60 3, 384 - - Morrison Constr. 42,880 300.00 *2, 700 120 days *Deduct - Morrison included the work in Alternate #2 in base bid. Upon Street 's recommendation, BAFFARO MOVED to accept the bid of Busch Construction, Elliott seconded, motion carried. TRANSIT At last work session, John Spellman and Chuck Collins SERVICE made a presentation concerning the effort to retain the minimal bus service now serving Kent, Auburn and Tukwila. Under the formular proposed, Kent would contibute approximately $1100 per month from October 1971 through May 1972. It was noted that unless all three cities agree, King County will not participate and the Metropolitan Bus service will be discontinued. The City Attorney advised that he had researched the matter and concluded that the City cannot legally enter into such an agreement. ELLIOTT MOVED for the City to decline to participate in the proposed contract, Baffaro seconded, motion carried . PUBLIC SERVICE Mayor Hogan noted that under the emergency employment EMPLOYMENT act, Kent will receive $94, 753 to cover jobs for 12 PROGRAM employees. CENTRAL The Mayor noted that the Central Business District BUSINESS Group met recently to discuss various aspects of DISTRICT the proposed program. WORKSHOP Mayor Hogan announced that at the workshop on Septem- ber 27th, Jim Harris will present the Shoreline Manage- ment Act and the Green Belt Trail System changes in the Comprehensive Plan. She further noted that the Kent- Kaibara group will explain their association and to request the possibility of budgeting for their group next year. FINANCE Claims received through September 8th, for which authorization for payment was given at the last meeting: Current Expense 22, 120.23 Park 8,915 .44 Library 159.61 Street 18, 333 .45 Arterial Street 1,077.00 Park Forward Thrust 782.72 City Hall Constr. 78.75 James Street Constr. 70, 224.74 4th Ave. Constr. 6, 344.38 Reith Rd. Ph. I. Constr 2,048.50 Off St. Pkg. Constr. 31, 573.43 SR 99 Pac. Hwy. S. Constr. 1,500.00 Equipment Rental 553.27 LID 261 180.00 Sewer 5, 937.39 Water 81, 213.64 Garbage 28, 915 .08 Fire R/P 582.84 Leff Disability 1, 284.84 FINANCE Interest Bearing Warrants North Kent Water Hill , Ingman & Chase 670 .63 Hill, Ingman & Chase 728.09 LID 259 Hill , Ingman & Chase 618.85 MEETING ADJOURNED: 8:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Isabel Hogan Marie Jean CITY c�ERK Mayor City Clerk