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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 11/15/1971Kent, Washington November 15, 1971 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. 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 2, under LID 269 ... the note to be issued in lieu of bonds for LID 269 in the amount of $2,682.33, should read ... in the amount of $1,788.22. Mayor Hogan welcomed the beginning News Writing Class from the Green River College. HEALTH & Storm Drainage. It was noted that the elimination SANITATION of an open channel for storm drainage known as the P-3 channel south of James Street was discussed at last work session. The City considers it inadvisable to have open channel drainage as the area includes proposed baseball fields in Russell Road Park, a mobile home park and the Red Carpet Apartments. BARNIER MOVED that the Division of Hydraulics, Department of Public Works, King County, be notified that the City of Kent will assume the responsibility for collection of storm water between James and Meeker Streets in a •closed system, and release the County from responsibility for this section of channel P-3, Masters seconded, motion carried. Utility Improvements. CLEMENTS MOVED for release of the performance bond in the amount of $3000 for under- ground utilities posted by Kelly -Moore, Barnier seconded, motion carried. North Sewer - Metro. It was noted that at a special council meeting held August 9th, a motion was passed accepting a negotiated settlement with Metro. BARNIER MOVED to accept $23,975.32 as the negotiated amount due Kent from Metro on the North Kent Sewer Construction project, Clements seconded, motion carried. Dick Breda, owner of property which is leased to the Double A Cafe, stated he was installing a drainfield there as rapidly as his finances would allow and he objected to the numerous calls from the Department of Health. Garrison Creek Sewer. A letter from HUD was read ad- vising that because of the number of applications and the limited funds available, Kent's application for funding of the Garrison Creek Sewer project has not been approved, and has been returned. MARTELL MOVED that receipt of the letter be noted and placed on file, Elliott seconded. Under discussion, Street pointed out that funding for this project has also been submitted to the Department of Ecology in Olympia. Motion carried. LID 259. BARNIER MOVED to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign an agreement with Burlington Northern Railroad under which Burlington permits the City to cross their right- of-way for the Horseshoe Acres Sewer project, Masters seconded, motion carried. WATER Orillia Water Co. - Dissolution. Street reported that the pipes have been located and a determination has been made as to what areas could be served on a temporary basis. Upon his recommendation, a meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, November 17th at 7:30 p.m. for the property owners and the Utilities Committee. Water District 105. It was noted that Water District 105 has requested consideration of their contract with -he City. A meeting of the 105 representatives and the Utilities Committee was scheduled for Wednesday, November 17th at 8:30 p.m. WATER Certificate. A letter was read from the Department of Health stating that Stanley Boden has been awarded a certificate as a Water Works Specialist. MASTERS MOVED to place the letter on file, Elliott seconded, motion carried. Mayor Hogan presented the certificate to Stan Boden. STREETS LID 272. The City Attorney introduced Resolution 708, declairing the City's intent to form LID 272 for cer- tain improvements to the East Valley Highway from S. 212th to S. 228th and setting the public hearing for December 20th. MASTERS MOVED for adoption of the resolution, Barnier seconded. Under discussion, Lee Purdy asked why another LID is proposed after LID 270 was defeated by protest of the property owners. Street noted that this proposal would cost the property owners less, and some owners had indicated they would not protest the new prop- posal. Barnier suggested that a meeting be held to completely inform the property owners of all aspects of this proposal. Motion carried. Kent-Kangley. It was noted that the State Highway De- partment will hold a public hearing on the design for the improvement of Kent-Kangley Highway at 10:00 a.m., December 9th in St. Anthony's Church, 310 South Third. A public meeting to examine the plans will be held at the same location from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., December 1, 1971. FINANCE LID 259 - Horseshoe Acres Sewer. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance 1747, amending Section 3 of Ordinance 1730, to reduce the interest rate on the assessments. LEE MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Martell seconded, motion carried. LID 264, Benaroya Sewer. Ordinance 1748 was introduced by the City Attxney, amending Section 3 of Ordinance 1732, to reduce the interest rate on the assessments. MARTELL MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Elliott seconded, motion carried. LID 259 and LID 264. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance 1745, establishing the consolidated fund for LID 259/264 and directing the issuance of bonds and the sale of same to Foster and Marshall. ELLIOTT MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Martell seconded, motion carried. LID 269. Ordinance 1749 was introduced by the City Attorney, amending Section 3 of Ordinance 1734 and reducing the interest rate on the assessments. LEE MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Martell seconded, motion carried. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance 1750, providing for the issuance of an installment note in lieu of bonds for $1,788.22 for LID 269 to be sold to the Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund, setting forth interest, date, etc. MASTERS MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Lee seconded, motion carried. LIBRARY Street noted that unofficial returns, including absentee ballots, showed that the Library Bond Issue proposal came within 6 votes of the number necessary for validation. He pointed out the possibility of resubmitting the proposal to the voters along with.the proposed school issues in February. A LETTER from Henry Towne was read suggesting that a factor in the defeat of the Library Bond Issue might have been the voters' dissatisfaction with design and planning, and suggesting that a double story building should have been considered. MASTERS MOVED to accept the letter, that it be made a matter of record, and to refer it to the Council as a whole, Barnier seconded. Under discussion, Street pointed out that double story construction was considered and it was determined that the second floor would have cost more than the additional parking space would cost, and would require additional personnel. Motion carried. Library Board. It was pointed out that Dr. Drangsholt has completed two terms on the Library Board, which is the maximum time allowable. ELLIOTT MOVED to confirm Mayor Hogan's appointment of William H. Stewart to the Library Board, Martell seconded, motion carried. CITY HALL Landscaping, Lewis & Adler Contract., LEE MOVED to approve payment of $1,237.96 for the reditching, and recommended that Monroe Construction be billed for relocating the pipes under the driveways in the amount of $1108.72, Elliott seconded, motion carried. TV CABLE MASTERS MOVED that in the interest of public welfare, and the intent of Ordinance 1695, the request by Tele- prompter for a variance be denied, Martell seconded. Under discussion, Masters pointed out that the matter was discussed at the last work session and that this firm has an alternative to update their service. Motion carried, with Baff aro voting nay. BINGO It was pointed out that the City Attorney has received calls relative to raffles, the consensus of opinion being that this would be legal if bingo is legal. At the October 18th council meeting, the council voted to approve the recommendation of the City Attorney to issue no licenses for bingo games. The City Attorney has given hiscpinion that all gambling activities are illegal despite passage of the state law allowing bingo. A case before the courts now will determine whether bingo is considered a lottery, and if it is, the state law will be unconstitutional. In November 1972 the ballot will contain a constitutional amendment, which if passed by the voters, would allow cer- tain lotteries. Representatives of the American Legion, Ed Rutknowsky and Bill Marshall, and Ralph Henderson of the Eagles spoke in favor of continuing the bingo operation as it provided recreation for many people, and was approved by state law. Mirk pointed out that city ordinances take precedence, and asked that the Council either enforce the law or pass an ordinance to license bingo. LEE MOVED to refer the matter to the Police Committee for study, to confer with the City Attorney and to bring back a recommendation to the council, Baff aro seconded. Discussion ensued as to whether the bingo games could be continued while the matter was under study. Masters opined that they could not be continued as the council has already supported the City Attorney in agree- ing that the games were illegal. Martell and Clements commented that the games should be allowed while the study is being made. Barnier opined that the motion did not re- solve anything. During the roll call vote, Martell asked for clarification of the intent of Lee's motion with respect to games continuing while the study is underway. Lee noted that the intent was for the issue to remain status quo whiy:� the study was being made. The motion carried, with Barnier and Clements voting nay. PAWNBROKERS Letter were read from Bob Wray and Sam Zerwoodis, requesting LICENSE a pawnbroker's license for Mr. Zerwoodis, who plans to pur- chase Lucky L o ans, now owned by Bob Wray. MASTERS MOVED to accept the letters and to refer the matter to the Police and Fire Committee, Barnier seconded, motion carried. TRANSIT BARNIER MOVED that the Blue Ribbon Bus Committee present a SERVICE report to the Council at its meeting of December 20th, Clements seconded. Mayor Hogan noted that the Blue Ribbon Bus Committee consists of the following: Chuck Collins Norwood Cunningham Larry Coffman Red Magness Chuck Brown Motion carried. Robert Stookey Mrs. Ed Larkin Mayor Stan Kersey Gordon Hall BUDGET Street noted that the public hearing on the 1972 budget will be held on Wednesday, December lst at 7:00 p.m, which meeting may be continued from day to day until December 6th. The budget must be adopted at the Council meeting of December 20th, or as soon thereafter as to allow time for the publica- tion in order for the ordinance to become effective prior to January 1, 1972. ZONING Jones, R-1 to R-3. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance 1746, approving the Jones rezone from R-1 to R-3. ELLIOTT MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Masters seconded, motion carried. AWC MEETING It was noted that the AWC regional meeting will be held at the Doubltree Inn on Thursday, November 18th, at 6:30 p.m., not on Wednesday as previously reported. BEAUTIFICA- A letter was read from R. L. Merklin of Burlington TION Northern Railroad noting that in honor of the 15th anniver- sary of their first reforestation efforts, 15 Douglas Fir seedlings will be donated to the City. MASTERS MOVED to accept the seedlings and to place the letter on file, Clements seconded, motion carried. PARKS & Lake Fenwick. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance RECREATION 1751, discontinuing the condemnation of property for Lake Fenwick Park. MASTERS MOVED for passage.of the ordinance, Barnier seconded. Upon Barnier's question, the City Attorney clarified that the City must pay the attorney's fees and court costs, almost all of which have already been paid from Forward Thrust funds, which may be reimbursed from HUD and IAC funds. Motion carried. Bids - Russell Road Park. Bids were received on November 9th for improvements to Russell Road Park as follows: Basic Bid R. 0. Bordner $75,598 Olympic Landscaping 79,242 J. D. Dutton 79,900 J. D. Stewart 81,335 Select Contractors 91,634 Barney Wilson explained the funding by IAC and BOR and upon Street S recommendation, ELLIOTTI�DVED to accept the basic bid of R. O. Bordner in the amount of $75,598, as well as Alternate #4 (fence backstop) in the amount of $10,062 and Alternate #6 (substitute 12" sanitary sewer) in the amount of $4,950 and to take an option of 60 days ax Alternate #2 (parking lot curbs) in the amount of $5,253 and Alternate #5 (landscape planting) in the amount of $10,160. Clements seconded, motion carried. FINANCE Claims received through November 5th, for which authoriza- tion for payment was given at the last meeting: Current Expense 40,330.95 Park 10,436.08 Library 4,669.99 Street 3,244.56 Park Forward Thrust 5,440.74 City Hall 10,721.43 James Street Constr. 161.10 Equipment Rental 3,509.90 Fire R/P 662.50 Leff Disability 1,219.36 Sewer 52,400.31 Water 18,545.70 Garbage 21,045.41 Reith Road Ph. I 41,391.45 East Valley Constr. 12,717.72 Horseshoe Acres 52,764.70 Benaroya Sewer 110,282.16 LID 261 95 338.87 862797 I Interest Bearing Warrants North Kent Water Burlington Northern 428.14 Hill, Ingman & Chase 728.22 MEETINGADJOURNED: 8:20 p.m. Isabel Hogan Mayor Respectfully submitted, y'10 Marie Jense City Clerk cam' ctEPI