HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 01/17/1972 Kent, Washington
January 17 , 1972
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at
7:00 p.m. Councilmen : Baffaro, Jackson, Just and Kitto were sworn
in. Present: Mayor Hogan, Councilmen: Baffaro, Elliott, Jackson,
Just, Kitto, 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:
Under LID 259 - Time Extension . . . "pending receipt of a new change
order to instead allow the contractor to shut down operations from March 1
to April 28th" should read: "pending receipt of a new change order to
instead allow the contractor to shut down operations from January 10 to
March 1, 1972" .
HEALTH & LID 267 Sanitary Sewers on EVH from S. 212th to S . 218th.
SANITATION Mayor Hogan opened the continued public hearing on the
proposed sanitary sewer project on the East Valley Highway
from S. 212th to S. 218th. Don Wickstrom reported that
the engineering staff had met with representatives of the
Burlington Railroad, and had, by changing the proposed
system slightly, been able to reduce the cost of the pro-
ject about 12z/. The railroad had agreed with the proposed
changes, and there were no other objections or comments
from the audience. It was noted that no written objections
had been filed . MASTERS MOVED to close the public hearing,
Kitto seconded , motion carried. MARTELL MOVED to direct
the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to form the LID,
Masters seconded, motion carried .
LID 259 , Horseshoe Acres Sewer. A request has been re-
ceived from Tri-State Construction for an extension of
time on the Horseshoe Acres :.ewer project from the present
completion date of January 10 , 1972 until April 28, 1972 .
MASTERS MOVED to grant a time extension until April 28th
to Tri-State Construction, with the contractor paying for
the additional inspection costs, Martell seconded, motion
carried.
Drainage Problems. Street Superintendent Kendall has
reported that the surface water problem at 21851 84th Ave.
S. has been rectified .
Proposed LID 268, Sanitary Sewers on EVH from S. 180th
to S. 192nd. It was noted that a petition has been
received from seven property owners to form an LID for
the installation of a sanitary sewer along East Valley
Highway just south of 180th. It was reported that the
logical installation would include property both inside
and outside the present city limits, and that the majority
of the property outside the city limits is owned by the
Menge estate, who have been against the annexation and utility
improvements. Street noted that the Attorney representing
the estate has been contacted and will report their position.
MARTELL MOVED that receipt of the petition be recorded and
referred to the City Engineer, for study, Just seconded ,
Potion carried.
STREETS Street Lighting - Willis Street. Street noted that after
further exanination of the Willis Street underground wiring
project, it has been determined that the best method is to
enter into a contract with Puget Power to install this pro-
ject under their filed tariff rate of $23 per lineal ft.
The total contract price is $28, 060 . Upon Street 's recom-
mendation, MASTERS MOVED to authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign the contract with Puget Power, Kitto seconded,
motion carried, with Baffaro voting nay.
LSD 262. The City Attorney introduced Resolution 715 ,
• ,declaring the City 's intent to form LID 262 for certain
improvements on Gowe Street from 4th to 6th and along 6th
from W. Meeker to W. Gowe, and setting the public hearing for
February 7th, MASTERS MOVED for adoption of the resolution,
Martell seconded , motion carried .
STREETS West Valley Highway - Street Lighting. ELLIOTT MOVED
to authorize the City Engineer to contract with Del
Armstrong, Consulting Engineer, to complete plans and
specifications for the call for bids for the West Valley
street lighting project. Masters seconded. Under dis-
cussion, Street explained that $25 ,000 was budgeted in
1971 for this project and the City contracted with Mr.
Armstrong for the preliminary work. The City Engineer
noted that the report should be received within 4 to 6
weeks. Motion carried.
Kent-Kangley. A letter from the Chamber of Commerce
was read, endorsing the proposed improvements of the
Kent-Kangley Road from Central Ave. to the Benson High-
way and urging the City to improve and provide a permanent
structure of the proposed walkway. ELLIOTT MOVED to
acknowledge receipt of the letter, Martell seconded.
Under discussion, Street explained the State has agreed
to an extruded asphalt curb with 5 ' asphalt in back of
it. Motion carried .
Reith Road - Military Road Intersection. A letter of
request for consideration of the improvement of the
Reith Road - Military Road intersection as a UAB project
has been sent to the UAB Board. It was noted that this
request is based upon the fact that the City is not
utilizing all of the UAB funds allocated for improvement
of Reith Road and that King County is willing to pay their
proportionate share.
Reith Road. It was noted that the contract for completion
of Reith Road expires January 17, 1972, and the contractor,
LDL Land Development Co. , has requested a time extension
because of bad weather. The request also asked that engineer-
ing and inspection be extended , which is not in accordance
with City policy. MASTERS MOVED that a time extension of
103 days be allowed, with the contractor to pay for extended
engineering and inspection charges , Martell seconded, motion
,carried .
Frager Road. A letter was read from Meyring and Associates
regarding a survey conducted by their firm of the parcels
of properties abutting Frager Road between S . 204th and
S. 212th on the west side of the Green River, and requesting
that the City accept this survey as a public record and
documentation. MASTERS MOVED to acknowledge receipt of the
letter and to refer the matter to the City Engineer for a
report to the Council concerning its validity, Elliott
seconded , motion carried.
TOPICS . MASTERS MOVED to authorize the Mayor to sign the
TOPICS contract for federal assistance in the cost of
installation of traffic signals at 4th and Gowe and at
Smith and State, Elliott seconded , motion carried .
WATER Water District 105 . MARTELL MOVED to authorize the Mayor
to enter into a contract to sell water to Water District #105 ,
for which the district will pay a minimum of $250 per month,
Masters seconded, motion carried.
POLICE & A letter was read from Robert W. Bratton regarding the
FIRE agreement with King County for use of their jail facilities
including the work release program, Cedar Hills Alcoholic
Treatment Center, and problem drinking driver grant pro-
grams. Street pointed out that although Kent does not use
the county jail facilities, it is probable that we may want
to use the other facilities and therefore recommended that
the agreement be signed by the Mayor. MASTERS MOVED to
authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement, Just seconded,
motion carried.
PARKS & Street noted receipt of the standard contract between the
RECREATION City and King County concerning the two King County recreation
staff personnel who are stationed in Kent. MARTELL MOVED
to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the contract
with King County regarding parks & recreation personnel,
Masters seconded , motion carried.
LICENSES Pawnbrokers. The City Administrator has recommended
that Robert Wray ' s pawnbrokers license be revoked
because Mr. Wray submitted an application for a pawn-
brokers license stating that tie was the sole owner of
the business; but he had, in fact sold the business on
contract in June, 1971 , and then stated that he had re-
purchased the business in December 1971 . BAFFARO MOVED
that the pawnbrokers license of Robert Wray be revoked
for good and sufficient cause, namely an apparently in-
correct application, Elliott seconded, motion carried.
Upon Street 's recommendation, MARTELL MOVED that a tempo-
rary pawnbrokers license be issued for the first quarter
of 1972 to Mr. & Mrs. Tom Damron, who are the legal owners
of the business, Baffaro seconded, motion carried.
UNION It was noted that on January loth , representatives of
the City Council and representatives of Local #910 met
in mediation in the Seattle office of the State Department
of Labor & Industries and an agreement was reached wherein
the present contract would be continued until October 1 ,
1972 . At a meeting held January llth, the city members
of Local #910 voted to reject the mediated agreement. The
City therefore has no contract and will continue payment
of salaries at the 1971 level .
RIBCO A letter from Ribco was read noting that a meeting will be
held on January 25th at 8 :00 p.m. in the Shaw Room of the
Seattle Center and the meeting will be repeated on January
27th at 8 :00 p.m. in the Puget Power Auditorium in Renton,
for the purpose of introducing studies of water quality,
usage and allocation in the Green and Cedar River basins.
MASTERS MOVED for the letter to be made a matter of record,
Jackson seconded, motion carried.
STADIUM A letter from Michael H. Tank was read suggesting that the
City of Kent and the Kent ChambEr of Commerce support the
businessmen who wish to build a stadium in Kent. MASTERS
MOVED to discuss the matter at the next workshop meeting,
Elliott seconded, motion carried.
ZONING Wynn. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance 1758, approv-
ing the Wynn rezone from MHR to C-3 . MASTERS MOVED for
passage of the ordinance, Martell seconded , motnn carried.
LEGISLATION A letter from John D. Spellman was read , urging the City
to pass a resolution supporting the passage of federal
revenue sharing, during this session of Congress . MARTELL
MOVED to accept the letter and to request the Mayor to submit
an unnumbered resolution to the Washington Congressional
delegation, Masters seconded, motion carried.
ASSOCIATION A resolution was passed by the Bellevue Council recommend
OF WASHING- ing Councilman Foreman of Bellevue to fill the position of
TON CITIES AWC Director from our district and urging the City of Kent
to support the candidacy of Mr. Foreman. MARTELL MOVED that
the City of Kent take no position in the matter, Kitto
seconded. Under discussion, Baffaro suggested that the
matter be discussed at the next workshop, Martell withdrew
his motion, Kitto concurred. MARTELL MOVED to refer the
matter to the next workshop, Baffaro seconded, motion
carried .
COUNCIL It was noted that the organization of the Council , the
appointment of a Mayor pro-tem or Council President and
other related matters will be discussed at a work session
to be held Monday, January 24, 1972 .
BIDS Legal Advertising. It was noted that no bids were received
for legal publications and the matter was postponed to the
next meeting.
Fuel Oil . The following bids were received to furnish fuel
oil for the library:
Suburban Fuel . 1545 per gallon
City Transfer . 1555 per gallon
MARTELL MOVED to accept the bid of Suburban Fuel , Elliott
seconded, motion carried.
BOARD OF MARTELL MOVED to confirm the Mayor ' s appointment
ADJUSTMENT of Steve Dowell to the Board of Adjustment, Kitto
seconded, motion carried.
PLANNING MASTERS MOVED to confirm the Mayor ' s appointment
COMMISSION of Paul E . Morford to the Planning Commission,
Just seconded , motion carried.
FINANCE MARTELL MOVED to authorize the City Treasurer to
release the $500 cash bond posted by the Kent School
District in connection with a water line through the
school property. The line has been completed and
accepted by the City, Baffaro seconded, motion carried.
MEETING ADJOURNED: 8 :00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Isabel Hoga Maxie Jensen CITY CLEMb
Mayor City Clerk