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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 10/18/1971 Kent, Washington October 18, 1971 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Hogan, Councilmen: 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 as printed and accepted by motion. Mayor Hogan noted that the Chamber of Commerce had named John L. Fournier Sr. "Outstanding Citizen of Kent" and she displayed a Meritorious Award to be presented to him from the City naming him as Honorary Citizen of the City of Kent HEALTH & Precision Spring and Stamping. It was noted SANITATION that the King County Health Department 's dye test of Precision Spring ' s septic system was negative. BARNIER MOVED for the building de- partment to be directed to issue a building permit with the restrictions as approved at last meeting, Clements seconded, motion carried. Solid Waste Management. Street introduced Resolution 707, authorizing King County to pre- pare a plan for the City' s solid waste manage- ment for inclusion in the County Comprehensive Plan. CLEMENTS MOVED for adoption of the resolu- tion, Martell seconded, motion carried. Proposed LID. It was noted that six property owners responded to the letter concerning the establishment of a storm drainage LID in the area of the intersection of 104th and the Kent- Kangley Road . MARTELL MOVED for the City Engi- neer to be directed to prepare an LID project for control of storm drainage in the vicinity of 104th and the Kent-Kangley intersection, Barnier seconded, motion carried. Charges. It was pointed out that the Spaghetti Barn is connected to the city sewer system, but has a private water source. BARNIER MOVED that the owners or operators of the Spaghetti Barn be notified that they must install a proper water meter on their water service so that a basis for sewer charges may be established, Clements seconded, motion carried. Miles Drake. It was pointed out that the action taken by the Council on September 7th regarding the request of Miles Drake, was in direct conflict with the policy of the City concerning the extension of water and sewer service to property that could be annexed. BARNIER MOVED that the present policy concerning water and sewer extension to property which could be annexed is reaffirmed, Elliott seconded. Under discussion, Clements agreed that the properties contiguous to the city should ,be annexed before approval of water and sewer extensions, however he did not favor other building restrictions. Mr. Street suggested that this should be covered under the platting ordinance. Clarification was given that city policy provided that water and sewer lines would not be extended to properties close to the city limits line unless they were annexed, and the motion would reaffirm this policy. Upon roll call vote, Barnier, Elliott, Lee, and Masters voted aye. Clements and Martell voted nay. Motion carried . STREETS Improvement of West Valley Highway & Meeker. It was pointed out that this is a State Highway project and federal funds are involved , therefore the City must acquire the right-of-way. BARNIER MOVED to hire an appraiser and an individual to acquire the property for right-of-way, as soon as possible. Martell seconded , motion carried. Kent-Kangley Road - SR 516. MASTERS MOVED for the City Attorney to prepare a dedication for a 30 ft. wide right-of-way along S . 252nd from the Kent-Kangley Road and for the Mayor to be authorized to sign it, Clements seconded. It was pointed out that this is park property, and the development of the road is included in their plans,motion carried. East Valley Highway Improvement - LID 270 . The City Engineer described the project, consisting of a 5 lane structure, including a 12 ' two-way left turn in the center and also including underground power, street lighting, sidewalks, curbs , gutters and storm drains. The project costs were given by Dennis Scott as follows: UAB $936, 400 LID 87 ,000 Forward Thrust 27, 000 City 69 , 900 TOTAL 1 , 120 , 300 The various zones used in computing the assessments were described. Mr. Street explained the method of financing through LID bonds. The public hearing was opened. Mayor Hogan noted that each written protest will be reviewed at the workshop of October 26th. Questions were asked by Mrs. Tonelli, A. C . Gouge, Mrs. Purdy, Mr. Breda, Mrs. Sainati, Mr. Merville Bishop and Mrs. Moyer and were answered by the engineers and Mr. Street. Street explained that in this project, as in the James Street project, only properties zoned commercial would be assessed . It was determined that the LID would be abandoned if protests were filed totaling 60% or more of the total dollar amount of the project. Protests must have been filed by October 18th, the date of this hearing. Scott explained that side- walks were included as a safety factor. After all questions from the floor were answered, LEE MOVED to close the hearing, Masters seconded , motion carried . The City Clerk noted receipt of 33 protests, some of which had several signatures on them. ELLIOTT MOVED for the Street Committee to meet with those individuals protesting the project to consider each protest at an open meeting on Tuesday, October 26th at 7: 30 p.m. , Clements seconded, motion carried. WATER Goodwin. Mr. Goodwin' s request for permission to connect three lots to a 2" plastic water line on 154th Ave. S.E. was considered at the last work session. It was noted that this does not require an extension of a main, and that no reports of unsatisfactory pressure have been received. Some years ago, it was determined that up to 12 connections could be made on this line, and Goodwin ' s request would bring the number of the connections up to 11. BARNIER MOVED for approval of the request of Mr. Goodwin and that notification be sent to each customer on this line, Martell seconded, motion carried. UTILITIES Garbage Collection. A letter was read from J. C. Herrington, objecting to the charges required for garbage collection or for permits to haul garbage in the City. MARTELL MOVED to place the letter on file and to refer the matter to the Utilities Committee, Barnier seconded, motion carried. FINANCE Segregation - LID 249 . A request has been received from Equitable Savings and Loan for an LID segregation of assess- ments 4P48 and #49 in LID 249 . BARNIER MOVED that the requested segregation be made in accordance with standard practice, Martell seconded, motion carried. LIBRARY It was noted that the Bond Counsel has requested that Ordinance 1741 be adopted at a regularly scheduled Council meeting. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance 1741, providing for additions to the library, and further providing for a special election to be held on November 2nd to enable the voters to decide on whether the City of Kent should borrow $300 ,000 and issue General Obligation Bonds to cover the cost of the improvements to the library build- ing, including parking. BARNIER MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Elliott seconded, motion carried. TRANSIT The City Attorney has reviewed King County ' s proposal to SERVICE operate the Metropolitan Bus Service in Kent from October 1971 to May 1972 on an interim basis, and determined that this is now a legal expenditure . MASTERS MOVED that the City does not enter into a contract with King County for bus service, Barnier seconded. Under discussion, Mr. Ed Larkin spoke from the audience, favoring the bus service and asking that it be continued. Masters stated that she was in favor of bus service, but that it should be a public transportation system, and this would still constitute subsidizing a private company. Motion carried. TV CABLE A request has been received from Teleprompter CATV for a variance to the underground wiring ordinance to allow upgrading of their present system. Mr. Fred Charles of Teleprompter noted that the variance was sought because it is not feasible for the lines to be placed underground until the power and phone lines are also placed underground. It was noted that Clearview CATV also holds a franchise. Mr. Monson of Clearview stated that the phone company had agreed to share the cost with Clearview to put a small portion of both lines underground in 1971 and he proposed to have the lines in Kent completely underground in 1972. He noted that the Boeing Company was interested in developing the two-way capacity with Clearview. Lee pointed out that the City' s decision would have a great effect on the service to the Kent people, and MOVED for the matter to be further considered at the workshop session of October 26th or November 8th, with notification to be given to both companies, Masters seconded, motion carried. COMPREHEN- The City Attorney introduced Resolution 706, adopting changes SIVE PLAN to the Comprehensive Plan. MASTERS MOVED for adoption of the resolution, Barnier seconded, motion carried. BIDS Police Cars . The following bids were received to furnish two cars for the Police Department: Strains $5 ,059 .00 , inc. tax & trade Bowen Scarff 5 , 420.90, inc. tax & trade Upon the recommendation of the Police Chief, BARNIER MOVED to accept the bid of Strain ' s Auto Company, Elliott seconded, motion carried. BINGO Representatives of the American Legion and Eagles Lodge have requested permission to operate bingo games. The City Attorney has opined that it is illegal despite the State Law, and that the City would not have a tolerance policy regarding the matter. BARNIER MOVED to approve the recommenda- tion of the City Attorney that the City not license bingo games , Elliott seconded , motion carried. ANNEXATION Zoning - Tank Annexation - 2nd Public Hearing. Mr. Harris pointed out that Tank Annexation property, consisting of 5 acres in the East Hill area. The Planning Commission recommends C-3 zoning for the property. The public hearing was opened. There were no comments or objections from the floor and the hearing was closed by motion. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance 1742, approving C-3 zoning for the Tank Annexation property. ELLIOTT MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Martell seconded, motion carried . TAX LEVY The City Attorney read Ordinance 1743 , fixing the tax levy for the year 1972. LEE MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Martell seconded, motion carried . RIBCO It was noted that goals and objectives will be discussed at the next work session, and that a reply must be made before November 15th. PROCLAMATION A letter was read from Alan Butterworth, representing United States Day Committee of Kent. Mayor Hogan read a proclamation, designating October 23rd as United States Day, MASTERS MOVED to place the letter on file, Martell seconded, motion carried. PARKS & Glenn Nelson Park. The Parks Commission has requested RECREATION that the City enter into a contract with Richard Haag and Tssociates for the development of a plan for the k1lenn Nelson Park. The cost is $11 ,800 and is included in the application for IAC and BOR funds. It was pointed out that it would take 90 working days to develop this proposal for the 10 acre park, and that the contract would include construction documents , irrigation plans , landscaping plans, cost estimates, and supervision of the call for bids. BARNIER MOV ED that the City enter into this contract, Elliott seconded, motion carried. Senior Citizens. The Parks Comm-ision has requested per- mission to apply for federal funding under the older American Act. It was pointed out that the Act pays 75/ of the first years expense, 60/ of the second year and 50/ of the third year. A major portion of the city ' s cost will be in "Kind" , through payments on the building and direction of activities. ELLIOTT MOVED that apprval be given to apply for the above described federal funding, Martell seconded, motion carried. Lake Fenwick Park. It was pointed out that the City Attorney and Parks Director had submitted written reports to the Council at the last work session on the status of the Lake Fenwick Park project. LEE MOVED that the reports of the City Attorney and Parks Director be filed and noted in the minutes of this meeting, Masters seconded, motion carried. The City Attorney reported that under the Pohl judgment, the City has 6 months to abandon the project, and noted that the 6 month period would expire on October 30th. He pointed out that the City had not had an answer from HUD or Interagency as to whether these agencies will provide all or part of the additional financing needed , and that Mr. Pohl ' s attorney had agreed to extend the time one month, until November 30th. He noted that if additional financing is not forthcoming, an ordinance would have to be enacted in order to abandon the project. ELLIOTT MOVED to approve the City Attorney ' s report, Masters seconded , motion carried. Mill Creek Park. It was pointed out that the Parks Director had made a report to the Council on the status of the acquisition of the Hauge property in the Mill Creek Park Site. LEE MOVED for the Parks Director to be authorized to make an offer on the Hauge property in accordance with Proposal #2, as outlined in Barney Wilson ' s report. Motion failed for lack of a second . Mayor Hogan noted that the City had been committed to acquire property for this park under the resolution which authorized application for funds and described the property involved, and if property was not acquired for this purpose , the matching funds , in the amount of 75/ of the cost of acquisition would be jeopardized . She pointed out that Proposal #2 included Tracts A, B, C and D, and since the Council had not acted favorably on the motion to approve that, that they consider authorizing the offer for Proposal #1 „ which included only Tracts A and B. Reverend Gretz, Park Board member, spoke from the audience, pointing out that the City had entered into an agreement with state and federal agencies to purchase property for park purposes and had subsequently taken options. MARTELL MOVED to authorize the Parks Director to make an offer for Tract A of the Hauge property in an amount not to exceed $2000 per acre. The City Attorney pointed out that the City could not offer an amount less than the appraised amount. Upon Clement' s inquiry, the City Attorney noted that the appraisal was made by an MAI appraiser. Mayor Hogan asked Martell if he cared to change his motion, whereupon MARTELL MOVED to adjourn. Clements seconded, motion carried. FINANCE Claims received through October 6th, for which authorization for payment was given at the last meeting: Current Expense 22 , 149 .92 Park 8, 580. 78 Library 590.87 Street 14, 343.64 Park Forward Thrust 16, 960 .50 City Hall Constr. 12, 208. 32 James St. Constr. 17. 34 Reith Road Ph I Constr. 31 , 768.16 East Valley Constr. 3 , 503. 30 Equipment Rental 6, 535 .42 Fire R/P 775 . 68 Leff Disab. 1 , 055 . 39 LID 259 9 , 211 .33 LID 261 4, 189.18 LID 264 16, 105 .97 LID 269 28.88 Sewer 30 ,838. 26 Water 6, 900.18 Garbage 21 , 393 .94 207 , 157.06 Interest Bearing Warrants North Kent Water Hill , Ingman & Chase 61, 43 Superior Court 5 , 396.55 Hill, Ingman & Chase 1 , 243.42 LID 264 Di Orio Construction 9 , 228.54 MEETING ADJOURNED: 9 :05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Isabel Hogan Marie Jensen Mayor City Clerk