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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 03/17/1975 � X Kent, Washington March 17, 1975 i Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 8.00 p.m. Present: Mayor Hogan, Councilpersons Baff aro, Johnson, Kitto, Masters, McCaughan and Storment� City H'�dmirii- strator Street, City rittorney Mirk, Planning Director Council- Public Works Director ulett, Finance Director Winkle . Council- person Just was absent. Also present; Assistant City Engineer I Wickstrom, Parks _Director Wilson, Planning Commissioner Hatelton, and Hill, Ingman & Chase representative Ramse A p y 65 people were in attendance . MINUTES KITTO MOVED that the minutes of the meeting of March 3 , 19751, be approved with the following correction: "LID 277 Proposed South 222nd Street Sanitary Sewer. On page 2, last paragraph, liiie 6, which reads as follows: ,John Cogan stated that there were eleven property owners involved in this pro- ject, and that he thought nine of them had initiated the petition. ' should be corrected to read as follows: ' . . .and that he thought nine of them were against the petition. "' Storment seconded. Motion carried. PROCLAMATION Mayor Hogan read a proclamation recognizing the Kent-Meridian High School wrestling team and congratulating the team, coaching staff and the entire student body for capturing the Washington State wrestling championship, noting that this is the first time that a North Puget Sound League team has done so. HEALTH & LID 278 - Wigton Addition Sewer. It was noted SANITATION that a public hearing was scheduled for this meeting on the preliminary assessment roll for LID 278. Using a map of the area, Assistant City Engineer Wickstrom described the project consisting of an 8" sanitary sewer line in the Wigton Addition, adjacent to the Star Lake School, to serve 33 residential lots . He noted that 25 of the 33 residents had signed a peti- tion requesting sewer service, and that the Health Department had indicated that the septic systems of 19 of the 33 residents had indicated some malfunction. He pointed out that the estimated cost of the project is $127,000, and described the proposed plan for the location of lines. It was noted that the plan to run the lines through the lots would be the least expen- sive of several alternative plans, and that the project would take about one year to complete. The cost has been figured at 38(,' per square foot + a $200 side sewer connection charge . Mayor Hogan opened the public hearing on the proposed project. Upon questions from Richard Watson, Wickstrom stated that the engineers had conducted a field study of the area and had , inspected the tank-s,-at two houses;. He determined that the cost projected included restoration of the properties to the original condition. Clint Miller expressed concern about his carport, and basement plumbingo - and asked if the system could be designed to go down the street instead of through the lots. Wickstrom noted that alternatives had been explored, but would make tiie project more expensive for the March 17, 1975 HEALTH & majority of the home owners. He noted that some SANITATION variations could be considered. Oris Weaver noted that most of the homes were 10 to 12 years old and had extensive landscaping, which would be difficult to replace. He stated that they certainly wanted the sewer line, but wondered if another route might be better even if it cost a little more . He further questioned as to whether restoration could be achieved satisfactorily. Wayne Lawson concurred with ^` this . Mrs .Henry Bass noted that there was a rise near her home which would require the line to go 3 ' deeper. She noted further that she would rather give right-of-way in front of her home and have the sewer go down t the street instead of through her property. Bob Wend ling asked how close equipment could come to a wall, tree, etc. Wickstrom stated that a total of 181feet was needed, nine feet on each side, depending upon the type of equip- ment used for the excavating. Wendling stated that there might not be 18 ' between some of the homes. Louis Hamilton stated tnat his swimming pool was within 3 ' of the edge of his property, which would present a problem. question, stated Ij In answer to hi q Wickstrom that a common line could be shared .by no more than two residences, and that a field survey would determine if the line would have to be moved because of the pool . upon Oris Weaver 's question, Wickstrom noted that the residents could put in the side sewersthemselves if they desired, and that the equipment which could be used would depend upon the condition of the soil . It was determined that a depth — of about 12 ' would be required in the area of the Weaver residence. Wickstrom determined for F. .,N. Buchholtz that service to his property was questionable because of the gravity problem, but that use of a pump would make serv ice available . II Upon Norm Nelson 's questions, Wickstrom noted that if the lines were placed in the streets the total cost of the project would be $50,000 higher than the $127,OOO figure estimated for the proposal as outlined tonight. He pointed out further that an alternate plaii, at about $201000 over the $127,0001 still provided for the lines to be placed on easements and not in the streets. Wickstrom stated that lines placed in streets were easier to maintain and the City preferred to have projects done this way, but that the project as presented tonight was the least expensive to the property owners. Further questions were posed, and Wickstrom explained that the $127,000 figure included purcLlase of easements and that the cost would be less if the easements were donated by the property owners. He pointed out that final payment is not made to the contractor until all of the restoration work is done to the property owners ' satisfaction, and the City could require that the contractor secure a release from each property owner, before final payment was made. 215 March 17 , 1975 HEALTH & Leonard Potacki noted that his home eawas most of the other houses SANITATION lower tnaL througn a hill , so he would have to dig he would rather glue an easement in the front of his property to avoid having the back area B ron Cattell suggested an alter- disturbed . Y nate route forthe sewer line, and Wickstrom stated that the plan proposed by the City was an attempt to minimize the total footage of lines to keep the cost down. Wickstrom explained -- that Cattell ' s proposal had been reviewed as an alternate plan, and that it would cost an additional $200000 . Dan Streiffert noted that each property owner had a different problem, and that he would like to have more informa- tion on the alternatieCt, and have the made more clearost of the completed prof Wickstrom noted that the final cost of the project could not be more than 10% over the estimate of $127t000 . Upon Louis Hamilton ' s question, Wickstrom noted that the existing sewer on South 268th could not be used as it is only 3 ' deep. it was determined that one of the houses is already connected to this sewer, but it was not known if that house contained plumbing in the basement. It was noted that it was possible for a house to have the basement plumbing serviced by a septic tank and the upper floor connected to a sewer line. Wickstrom determined that the Health Department would have to give a ruling on whether this would be allowed. Oris Weaver suggested that possible changes to the plan be considered and a report given on the costs of other alternatives. He noted the owners ' costs for installing side sewers might. be less if a different, though more costly, route was followed for the main lines. A man in the audience commented that this might not be true for all of the owners involved, and some liked the plan as pre- sented tonight. Street explained the financing of the proposed project through LID bonds, with assessments payable in ten payments over a period of 12 years. He pointed out that the entire amount could be paid off sooner if the owner desired . Current interest rates for LID bonds are now approximately 8%- There were no further comments from the audience and no correspondence to be read . STORMENT MOVED to continue the hearing to the April 7 Council meeting, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. It was determined that more information on costs of alternative plans would be discussed at the workshop meeting on Monday, March 31, at 7: 30 p.m. and all interested parties were invited to attend. LID 277 . In accordance with the request made at the last Council meeting, the Director of Public Works reported that the sum of $1,188 .72 was spent in preliminary costs for LID 277. `? 1 (1) HEALTH & Mqw0ilcompanyA letter has been received SANITATION requesting a late comers agreement for the oversized sewer lines which have been constructed to serve their proposed Eastridge Plat. KITTO MOVED that the letter be referred to the Public MotionWorks Depart- ment, McCaughan seconded. Des Moines Sewer District. A letter was read from the Des Moines Sewer District, asking Kent 's approval of their Resolution providing for a plan of additions and betterments t the Des Moines Sewer District comprehensivep and Ulett noted that he had reviewed the plan recommended approval . McCAUGHAN MOVED for the city to approve Des Moines Sewer District Resolution No. 1975-4, Masters seconded. Motion carried . TER 1974 Water Main Re lacement - Seattle and ee WA Commi ' c Works Willis Streets. The Publi expense of x has reviewed the additionalP $41215 . 36 plus sales tax, requested by the contractor, Bert Robison Construction CO- # and has recommended approval . AN MOVED to approve Change Order #1 for Bert Robison Construction Co. in the amount of $4, 215 .36, plus sales tax, Masters seconded . II Motion carried . Re uest for Water Service - Ronald Mehl. It was not that Mr. Ronald Mehl had, by letter, requested water service for vacant land 750 ' North of the City limits . Street noted that Mr. Mehl had, by telephone, with- ' drawn his request and noted that it would be in order for a motion to be made accepting Mr. Mehl 's withdrawal of his reque st. BAFFARO SO MOVED, Kitto seconded . Motion carried . Request for Water Service - Harold N. Learned. A letter was read from Harold N. Learned,i 14111 S .E. 260th St. , iKent, ,Washington, regard- ing a request which he made to the City in March, k1973 for the furnishing of water to his property located at 118th Avenue SE and SE 277th Place. It was noted that this request had been refused . Mr. Learned now asks that the request be reconsidered. KI-fTO MOVED th at the letter be accepted and referred to the Public Works Director for reply, McCAUGHAN seconded . Ulett determined that this property is outside the City limits and noted that Mr. Learned ' s proposals were not practical . He further noted that he had already drafted a reply to this letter and would discuss it at the next workshop if the Council so desired . Stuart Wattles. The City Attorney noted _ that he would have a written report ready for the next workshop meeting regarding Mr. Wattles ' inquiry concerning charges in con- nection with water service. II _ I� March 178 1975 ICI FLOOD Eastside and Westside Green River Watershed CONTROL Projects. On March 6, 1975 , Ding County Council- (SOIL man Dave Mooney held a meeting concerning the CONSERVATION proposed SCS Eastside and Westside Green River SERVICE) Flood Control Projects. Before any progress can be accomplished, one of the requirements is that all communities which were parties to the original agreement reaffirm their position and agree to the added items and to a fair _ financing plan. At present, all of the partici- pants in the Eastside project have agreed. The Westside project includes the City of Auburn which has declined to be a party to the present proposal of SCS . SCS has indicated that they will consider the Eastside project separately and it is recommended that a resolution be passed requesting the SCS and the other communities to proceed with the Eastside project. The City Attorney intro- duced Resolutiom No. 784, indicating Kent 's desire to move forward with the Eastside project. STORMENT MOVED that Resolution No. 784 be adopted, Johnson seconded . Upon McCaughan ' s question, it was noted that the passage of such a resolution was only the reaffirmation of what the City had already agreed to do, and that this resolu- tion refers only to the Eastside project. Motion carried. SUBDIVISION Kent Garden Apartments. Inc. A letter was CODE read from Marco. DeFunisi attorney,,Iasking EXCEPTION that the consideration of the Kent Garden Apartments, Inc. request for an exception to the Subdivision Code be postponed until April 7,! 1975 . STORMENT MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the record, Masters seconded . Motion carried. KITTO MOVED that the request of Mr. DeFunis be accepted and the public meeting on this item be held April 7, 1975, Storment seconded . Upon questions from the audience, it was noted by Mayor Hogan and Street that the request of Mr. DeFunis had been received late last week and that there was not time to notify all of the parties involved that the hearing would be continued. It was determined that in all likelihood there would be no further delays and the hearing would be held April 7 . Motion carried. SUBDIVISION It was noted that a public hearing has been CODE scheduled for this meeting on the proposed CHANGES changes to the Subdivision Code. The matter has been considered at two work sessions and the Planning Commission has recommended that the changes, as corrected, be adopted. A hand- out containing the proposed deletions and additions has been provided to all interested --- parties and a copy has been filed wiph the City Clerk and has been made a part of the record. Mayor Hogan opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience or from the Council . No correspondence has been received pertaining to this matter. BAFFARO MOVED to close the hearing and to adopt the changes to the Subdivision Code as presented, Masters seconded. Motion carried. Z - �. ct March 170 1975 ZONING It 'was noted that a public hearing has been CODE scheduled for this meeting on the proposed CHANGES changes to the Zoning Code. The Council has reviewed the matter at two work sessions and the changes suggested by the Council have been incorporated into the handout prepared by the Planning Department. A copy of the proposed changes has been filed with the City Clerk _ and has been made a part of the official record . The Planning Commission has recommended that changes to the Zoning Code be adopted as presented . p Mogan opened the public hearing. Mayor There was no correspondence and no comments from the audience. KITTO MOVED to close the hearing and to adopt the changes, as corrected; as presented . : torment seconded-: Upon McCaughan ' s question, Harris noted that Sec. 3 .17 . 3 would be studied in depth at a future date . Motion carried . ANNEXAT ION Star Lake`Annexation. Ulett reported that the Boundary Review Board had not invoked vokedAnnexa- tion. U p jurisdiction on the Star Lake School Upon his recommendation, KITTO MOVED I, to hold the public hearing on the Star Lake Annexation on April 7, McCaughan seconded . Motion carried . STREET South 208th. It was noted that a petition to VACATION vacate South 208th between 77th Avenue South and the Burlington-Northern Railroad has been submitted by Central Pre-Mix Concrete Company. It was noted that this is the same street vaca- tion which was denied in December, 1973 . The City Attorney introduced Resolution No. 785 setting the hearing date for the vacation peti- tion for the Council meeting of April 21, 1975 . McCAUGHAN` MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 785 , Baffaro seconded . Motion carried. The City Clerk noted receipt of a letter from Queen City Trucking Co. protesting the proposed closing of South 208th. It was noted that the letter would be read at the public hearing. CLAIMS Wayne Russell Collins. It was noted that the a City Attorney has reviewed the claim of Wayne Russell Collins for purported damage to his automobile while it was in the custody of the Kent Police Department and it is his recom- mendation that the claim be denied. KITTO SO MOVED , Storment seconded . Motion carried . Public Employees Retirement System. It was noted that a letter has been received from the office of the Attorney General rescinding the request for payment of the sum of $7,858.10 — which was purportedly owed by the City for Statewide City Retirement System activity and which claim was presented to the Council at its meeting of January 6, 1975 . McCAUGHAN MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the record, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. I� Ilia 219 March 17, 1975 CLAIMS Haresh Gidwani. A claim has been submitted by Haresh Gidwani for alleged damage to his auto- mobile in the amount of $61 .991 at the junction of the Kent-Kangley Road and the Benson Highway. KITTO MOVED that the claim of Haresh Gidwani be referred to the CiLy 's insurance carrier, Storment seconded . Motion carried . POLICE & It was noted that a memorandum has been received FIRE from the Fire Chief noting that the Fire Depart- ment has radio equipment consisting of 12 mobiles, 4 receivers, 1 portable and 1 base, which items are inoperable, and would be costly to repair. Because of the frequency range of these sets there is no resale or trade-in value. The Chief has asked authorization to declare the sets sur- plus and to donate them to search and rescue groups in the area who use this frequency range and could use the old sets for parts. JOHNSON SO MOVED, McCaughan seconded . On Storment ' s question, Street noted that all of the equipment is presently at Station #1 and that the licenses for this equipment will be transferred to the new equipment. Motion carried . KENT It was noted that Kent Clean-up Time has been CLEAN-UP determined as follows: WEEKS East Hill April 14-15 Scenic Hill April 16-17 Valley Floor April 18-21-22 West Hill April 23-24-25 It was noted that this project is being jointly sponsored by General Disposal, Kent Chamber of Commerce, and the City. General Disposal has proposed to place three or four large containers in convenient locations for those people who want to haul trash other than that picked up by the City trucks. The locations of these containers will be announced shortly. BIDS A compilation of all the bids received on March 12, 1975 to furnish several items of equipment has been prepared, together with the administrative recommendations. All prices include tax. Compact Sedan: (Budgeted Amount - $30,500 ) Bill Hazelett Chevrolet $3,157.95 Bowen Scarff Ford 3,162 .55 Wilson Motors - Seattle 3, 168.97 Valley Pontiac - Auburn 3, 264.30 Recommendation: Bill Hazelett Chevrolet It was noted that there was no State bid on this particular item to meet the specifications . Compact Station Wagon: (Budgeted Amount - $3,500 ) Bill Hazelett Chevrolet $3,579 .15 Valley Pontiac, Auburn 3, 685 .50 Bowen Scarff Ford 3, 742 .98 Wilson Motors - Seattle 31752 .89 �w March 171 1975 BIDS Recommendation: Bill Hazelett Chevrolet - - It .was noted that .the State bid was in the amount of $3 ,434.89 in Spo_ kane- 3 Compact Pickups . Due to the unavailability Of the ll f1975 models, - it is recommended that or bids be issued . It was noted that there were no State bids on this item to meet the specifica- tions. 2 One-half ton pickups. (Bdgete ed amount$350 - Tom Matson Valley Motors $41077 .15 each Bill Hazelett Chevrolet 4,105 .65 each Valley Pontiac - Auburn 4, 264.65 each 4, 346 .29 each Bowen Scarff Ford Seattle 4,720 .03 each Western Salvage Recommendation: Tom Matson Valley Motors. It was determined that there was no State bid meeting the specifications on this item. 3/4 Ton Cab and Chassis . (Budgeted amount - (4 Wheel Drive) 74.53 Tom Matson Valley Motors $5 ,0 5 , 265 .0000 Valley Pontiac 5 271 .99 Wilson Motor Co. - Seattle 5F523 .43 Bowen Scarff Ford 5 787 .76 Western Salvage - Seattle Recommendation: Valley Pontiac. Ii It was determined that the State does not have any specs for heavy equipment of this type and the low bid of Tom Matson Valley Motors does not meet the specs. One Ton Cab and Chassis. (Budgeted amount - $41500) i It was noted that none of the bids receive meet the specifications and that therefore the administration recommends that the call for bids be reissued . Air Compressor. (Budgeted Amount - $4,000) Pacific American Commercial Co. $4,80379 Less Trade . 00 Fray Equipment Co. 5 ,141 .17 Less Trade 250 .00 5138.64 , Cox Machinery 150 .00 Less Trade Craig Taylor Equipment99 Co. 5 ,552222 ..99 Less Trade 00 Recommendation: Fray Equipment Co. It was noted that the low bid of Pacific American Commercial Co. does not meet the specifications. i �) 1 March 17, 1975 BIDS Lawn Sweeper. (Budgeted Amount - $5 ,500) Toro & Turf Co. $40,883 .81 Less Trade 400 .00 (Only one bid received ) It is recommended that this bid be accepted, and was determined that the lawn sweeper -- which is now owned by the City should be traded in due to its poor condition. Dump Truck Mounted Sand Spreader. (Budgeted Amount - $40,000 ) Sahlberg Equipment Co. $51197 .61 It is recommended that the bid call be reissued on this item because the bid is substantially over the amount budgeted . STORMENT MOVED that the best bids as recommended be accepted and that the other bids, as recom- mended, be recalled.. Kitto seconded . Motion PARKS & Benaroya - Consolidated Beverage Land Acquisition. RECREATION Masters reported that the Parks & Planning Committee had met and had agreed that Betty Kelley was to begin making application for matching funds to acquire the property. Boeing Land Donation. The Parks Committee has determined that the proper Boeing officials should be contacted to make the necessary transfer of title from trust to the City for public land for the 4. 2 acres along the Green River, known as the George S . Stoner Memorial Park . Park Board Ordinance. The proposed new Park Board ordinance was discussed by the Committee and it was noted that it was being returned to the Park Department for clarification and would be brought back to the Committee in about two weeks. Beautification. Masters reported that Wilson had asked for consideration of the proposal to have hanging flower pots placed on the light standards in time for the Meeker Days celebra- tion, in conjunction with the CBD ' s suggestion. The Parks Committee has agreed to the idea of having the Street and Parks Departments handle this as a beautification project. Masters noted that action has been deferred until the Finance Committee considers the matter of funding the proposal . BICENTENNIAL The Park Orchard Elementary School wishes to PROJECT develop a garden nursery on the east side of 112th Avenue SE as a Bicentennial project and has asked that fees for Kent water be waived . The property is outside of the City and it is the suggestion of City staff that the water be obtained through an adjacent property owner who is receptive to that plan. March 171 1975 It was noted that the Waterways, Open Space RIBCO Commission will Committee, of the Planning March 19 1975 . meet at 7: 30 P.M. Wednesday, , Metro representatives will review the final RIBCO reports dealing with water quality, solid waste, urban drainage and water resources. Harris clarified that this meeting is just the beginning of a series of meetings on RIBCO, not the final meeting as reported in the newspaper. SOUTH KING Street reported that he and Mayor Hogan COUNTY and King County Councilman Dave Mooney had TIES met with the South King County Activities ACTIVI planned to bring CENTER Center officials and it was several members of the King County Council to the Kent Council workshop meeting next Monday night to discuss sponsoring bonds . He noted that in order for the Center to be eligible to receive State funds which are available, it is necessary that the City or King County, or both jointly, sponsor the Center. FINANCE Se re ation Re uest - ULID #1 and LID 272 . A letter from Coldwell, Banker and Company was read regarding segregation of certain assessments in ULID #1 and LID 272 . KITTO MOVED for acceptance of the letter and for it to be referred to the Finance Committee, Storment seconded . Motion carried . LID 276 Bonds. The City Attorney introduced j Ordinance No. 1903 , fixing the amount, form, date, interest rate, maturity and denomina- tions of Local Improvement District No. 276 bonds and directing the issuance and sale thereof to Foster & Marshall, Inc. STORMENT MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1903 , Kitto se condedo motion carried . II Segregation Requests . Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, KITTO MOVED for the a resolution authorizing City Attorney to draft the segregations requested by Safeco Title Insurance Company in ULID #1, LID 253,M LID on 2671 and LID 272 . Masters seconded. carried . McCAUGHAN MOVED that the bills received on or before March 20, 1975 and approved by the - .Finance Committee at its meeting to be held at 8 a.m. , March 31, 1975 be paid, Storment seconded . Motion carried . Claims approved by the Finance Committee on March 14, 1975 are as follows: E . Hill Booster Pump $ 2114734 Current Expense 34, 209 .17 50 Parks & Recreation 6,825 . 210 .2727 Library 10, 766. 23 City Streets 841 . 7X� Alcoholic Rehabilitation Federal Shared Revenue 18, 227 .96 E Valley Construction 24.65 EVH - Willis to Green River 11,895 .95 Go we Street West 14, 778.63 III March 170 1975 FINANCE Central/Smith Intersection $ 71577 . 74 3,032 .83 Gowe Street - East Linda Heights Sewer Improvements 241876. 27 Kent-Des Moines Sewer Intrcptr 15 , 701 .65 100th Ave. Sewer Intrcptr 1 , 329 . 77 5 .90 35 Kent Springs Chlor. Equipment 1 West Hill Reservoir Const. 1775 .89 West Hill Booster Pump 128092 .47 Equipment Rental 598 .00 Firemans Relief & Pension 1,040 .03 Leff Disability 1,626 .50 Sewer 50972 . 35 Water 31 ,812 .97 Garbage $2121941 .43 MEETING ADJOURNED: 9: 45 p•m- Respectfully submitted, Marie Jensen, CMC City Clerk t . i