HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 09/05/1972 Kent, Washington
September 5 , 1972
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 8 :00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Hogan, Councilmen: Baff aro, Just, Kitto, Martell and
Masters , City Administrator Street, City Attorney Mirk, City Engineer
Sherwood and Finance Director Winkle. Planning Director Harris and
Councilmen Elliott and Jackson were absent
Masters moved to accept the minutes of the meeting of August 21st with
the following correction: On Page 3, under heading of Des Moines Sewer
District, the resolution number should be 1972-23, instead of 1972-73 ,
Baffaro seconded, motion carried .
STREETS LID 258 4th Avenue Improvement. Upon the City Engineer 's
recommendation, JUST MOVED to approve the negotiated settle-
ment of $4, 239 as the City's half of the cost for the Burling-
ton-Northern Fourth Avenue crossing, Masters seconded, motion
carried.
LID 272 EVH Improvement From S . 212th to S. 228th. The
City Attorney reported that George Wilson, negotiator for
the City, has contacted owners along East Valley during the
week August 28th through September 2nd.
LID 272. MARTELL MOVED for the final hearing on LID 272 to
be held at 8:00 p.m. on October 16th, Kitto seconded, motion
carried.
LID 272. MARTELL MOVED to approve Change Order #1 in the
amount of $200 , submitted by LDL Land Development Co. to
furnish and install 8 ' of steel casing around the existing
16" water main, Masters seconded, motion carried.
HEALTH & Garrison Creek Sanitary Sewer. MARTELL MOVED for a public
SANITATION hearing to be held on September 18th on the Environmental
Impact of the Garrison Creek Sanitary Sewer, Kitto seconded.
Under discussion, Street noted that the public would have an
opportunity to hear an explanation of the project before the
City submits it to the Department of Ecology. Motion carried.
LID 273 S. 228th Water and Sewer. It was noted that the City
has received the EAA grant for installation of water and sewer
lines for LID 273 . MARTELL MOVED to authorize the Mayor to
sign the EAA grant dated September 6, 1972 in the amount of
$55 ,000, Masters seconded, motion carried .
Sanitary Sewers - S. 203rd. It was pointed out that Pacific
West Realty has requested that the City sponsor an application
to EAA for a grant or loan to extend a sanitary sewer to the
present Aero Structures building. If the application is
approved, the City will negotiate a contract for late comer
, charges and for the repayment of the loan. The City Attorney
introduced Resolution 732, authorizing the Mayor to sign an
application for a grant and/or loan to aid in financing the
construction of sanitary sewers on S. 203rd Street. MARTELL
MOVED to adopt the resolution, Just seconded, motion carried .
Storm Sewers - Yorkshire Addition. The City Engineer reported
that the cost of extension of the storm drain across the state
right-of-way near 25523 32nd Place South would exceed $1000.
Upon the Utilities Committee ' s recommendation, the Administrator
met with Mr. Winningham, reviewed the City's decision, and
notified him of the continuation of the city policy as expressed
on May 24, 1972, that without an easement from the State Highway
Department, it would be illegal for either the City or Mr.
Winningham to place the water onto the freeway property.
HEALTH & Sanitary Sewers - Cambridge East. It was noted that dis-
SANITATION cussion was had at the last work session regarding the re-
quest from B. Douglas Webb of Subdivision Management, for
Council consideration of entering into a negotiated contract
concerning sanitary sewer service to Cambridge East. Mr. Webb
was assured that consideration would be given if a satisfactory
sewer maintenance contract was submitted, in accordance with
the report of the Sewer Superintendent, along with the regular
subdivision plat.
WATER Water District #75 . Street noted that the Boundary Review
Board hearing on the Water District #75 franchise has been
postponed until September 28th.
POLICE & Mayor Hogan requested suggestions for an appointee for the
FIRE Citizen 's Advisory Board for "Project Escape" , in connection
with a program for alcohol offenders.
Fire Chief Foster noted that the Burlington-Northern Railroad
and the Kent and Auburn Fire Departments will conduct a safety
display in the Auburn yards on September llth and 12th from
10 :00 a.m. to noon and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
PUBLIC The City Attorney introduced Ordinance 1787, covering drug
SAFETY control and abuse. JUST MOVED for passage of the ordinance,
Masters seconded , motion carried.
TRANSIT Mill Creek. A letter was read from Westley D. Johnson, suggest-
SERVICE ing that the bus transit fare be discounted for those who commute
regularly and the route changed to eliminate the Renton stop.
MASTERS MOVED to accept the letter, for it to be made a matter
of record and to send a copy of the letter to B 'Young Ahn, King
County Transit Engineer, Just seconded, motion carried.
PARKS & Mill Creek. A letter was read from the Department of Housing
RECREATION and Ubran Development, noting approval of the City's second
requisi tion in the amount of $17, 644.81 in relation to the
Upper Mill Creek Canyon project. MASTERS MOVED to accept the
letter and to place it on file, Just seconded , motion carried.
COUNCIL A letter of resignation from the City Council was read from
Councilman James Jackson. MASTERS MOVED to accept the resigna-
tion of Councilman Jackson, Martell seconded, motion carried.
Street noted that in accordance with discussion of the Council
in work session on August 28th, the following schedule will be
followed in the selection of a new councilman:
1 . Written applications will be received and held by the
City Clerk or City Administrator until September 18, 1972.
2. These applications will be given to Councilwoman Masters
and the Council will review each application.
3 . All applicants will have a personal interview on
September 25 , 1972.
4. The Council will make its selection in open Council
meeting on October 2, 1972.
AFFIRMATIVE The City Attorney introduced Resolution 731, adopting the
ACTION Summary Statement Affirmative Action Program as an official
PROGRAM policy of the City of Kent. MASTERS MOVED to adopt the
resolution, Just seconded, motion carried.
WORKSHOP It was noted that the Utilities Committee will meet at 7:00 p.m. ,
Monday, September llth and that the discussion with the Planning
Commission regarding the number of commissioners will be at
7 :45 p.m. , prior to the workshop.
FINANCE MASTERS MOVED to pay all bills received on or before September
5 , 1972, after approval of same by the Finance Committee at
their meeting of September 13th at 8:00 a.m. , Kitto seconded,
motion carried.
MEETING ADJOURNED: 8: 20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Isabel Hogan Marie Je en
Mayor City Clerk