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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 09/02/1975 Kent , Washington September 2, 1975 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 8:00 o'clock p.m. Present : Mayor Hogan, Councilpersons Kitto, Johnson, Just, Masters, McCaughan and Storment, City Administrator Street, City Attorney Mirk, Planning Director Harris, Assistant City Engineer Wickstrom, Finance Director Winkle. Councilperson Baffaro was absent. Also present : Parks Director Wilson, Planning Commissioner Long, and URS representative Ramsey. Approximately 15 people were in attendance. MINUTES KITTO MOVED that the minutes of the meeting held August 18, 1975 be approved as printed, Storment seconded. Motion carried. HEALTH & Garrison _Creek Sewer Interceptor Phase 1 . Upon SANITATION the recommendation of the Engineering Depart- w ment, KITTO MOVED that the L. R. Stanley Construc- tion Company contract for the installation of the Garrison Creek Interceptor Sewer Phase I be accepted as complete and that the retainage be released after receipt of the necessary releases from the State and the settlement of the pending claims, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. Kent-Des Moines Sewer Interceptor. Upon the recommendation of the Engineering Department, McCAUGHAN MOVED that the King Construction Company contract for the installation of the Kent-Des Moines Sanitary Sewer Interceptor be accepted as complete and that after receipt of the necessary releases from the State, the retainage be paid. Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Maclyn & Tilden Storm Sewer Outfalls Project. Bids were received on August 27, 1975 for the �. installation of the Maclyn and Tilden Storm Sewer Outfalls Project. Eight bids were received. The engineer's estimate on the project was $42,614.91 . KITTO MOVED that the best bid of Bert Robison Construction Company in the amount of $39,067.51 including tax be accepted, Storment seconded. It was noted that the bid did not include a statement regarding the President 's Executive Order # 11246 but that Mr.' Robison had submitted such a statement with his bid on the Willis Street waterline. The Attorney has directed that since one such statement has been given the City in the past, it is proper to note the failure to receive the statement, but to accept the low bid, and accept the statement which was submitted on August 28, 1975. Motion carried. WATER Wiley Request for Water Service_. McCaughan j reported that the Public Works Committee had met with Mr. and Mrs. Wiley to consider their request for additional water service for their property at 12535 Kent-Kangley Road, outside the City limits. He noted that the Committee had recommended that the request not be granted. Street pointed out the area on the map, noting that the properties now are served by an inadequate City line with only 21 lbs. of pressure, and noted further that the properties are within Water District III boundaries and could be more adequately served by the District. McCAUGHAN MOVED to deny the request, Masters seconded. Motion carried. September 2, 1975 STREETS 84th Avenue South. It was noted that under State law RCW 47. 17.330, the State is required to turn over to local jurisdiction 64th Avenue S. from the south City limits (Green River ) to the north City limits (80th Place S. ) , excluding, however, that portion thereof from Willis Street to Smith Street which is to remain as part of the State's East-West route (SR 516) . The Engineering Department and the Street Department have field inspected the street, including the recent maintenance work requested by the City, and recommend acceptance. It was noted that the Titus/Central intersection is not included. KITTO MOVED that the City accept for operation and maintenance 84th Avenue S. from the South City limits to 80th Place So. , excluding, however, that portion between Willis and Smith Street. Storment seconded. Upon Masters' query, Street noted that when a freeway is completed, the portion of the secondary highway within the City limits is returned to the City. He further noted that when the Titus and Central intersection improve- ment is completed, it will become the property of the City. Upon Storment 's question, Street noted that this would not affect 84th Avenue S. at S. 180th because the City limits do not extend to both sides of 84th Avenue S. at this point. The most northerly point where the City limits include both sides of 84th Avenue S. is at 80th Place S., and the State will turn over to the City only those portions wholly within the City limits. Motion carried. I REZONE Production Plastics, Inc. It was noted that the Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 26, 1975 on the application of Produc- tion Plastics, Inc. and Mr. Spencer for a rezone from C-M (Commercial Manufacturing) to M-1 ( Industrial Park) for approximately four acres on Pacific Highway South. Harris noted that this property was zoned M-I in 1967 and purchased by the present owners in 1968. In 1973 when the new Zoning Code was adopted, public hearings were held before the Planning Commission and City Council and the zoning was changed to C-M (Commercial Manufacturing) . At that time, Mr. Kriskovic, President of Production Plastics, Inc. , stated that he had plans to enlarge his operation but was unable to state the time when that might occur. Harris noted that the Planning Commission had recommended that this application be approved. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. There were no comments from the audience and no correspondence. KITTO MOVED that the hearing be closed, Masters seconded. Motion carried. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 1939, rezoning the property in question from C-M to M-I ( Industrial Park District ) zone. MASTERS MOVED that Ordinance No. 1939 be adopted, McCaughan seconded. Upon Storment 's question as to whether other properties in the area would also be rezoned at this time, Harris explained that this was a particular situation and the only one of this special type use which was made a legal non- t September 2, 1975 REZONE conforming use in 1973 with the adoption of the new Zoning Code. Harris determined for McCaughan that Production Plastics, Inc. had, in 1973, asked that the property be left as M-1 zoning, but the Council had not known if the proposed expansion would actually take place, and had therefore changed the zoning to C—M. Motion carried. CONDITIONAL Charles_Adams Appeal . It was noted that Charles USE PERMIT Adams has withdrawn his request for the Council to review the Planning Commission's denial of his request for a conditional use permit . ZONING Johnson asked that the zoning classification of the area near Kent—Des Moines Highway and Military Road be reviewed at the next workshop for consideration of either a rezone or of changing the allowed uses within CC zoned areas. ANNEXATION Eastridge Annexation. It was noted that the 75% petition for annexation has been received and has been certified by the Engineering Department. The Boundary Review Board has already approved the proposed annexation consisting of approxi— mately 69 acres. The Planning Commission has recommended R-7200, Single Family Zoning, for the area. The 757o petition ascertains that the petitioners will pay the same tax rate as the City and will assume their share of the existing outstanding GO bond indebtedness. McCAUGHAN MOVED to accept the 75% petition and for a public hearing to be held on September 15 on the proposed annexation, Just seconded. Motion carried. HEALTH & Green River Watershed_Project. A letter was SANITATION read from John L. Fournier, Jr. , President, Kent Chamber of Commerce, indicating their support of the Green 'liver Iiiatershed Project. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the record, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. PARKS & Lake_F_e_nwi ck — Boats. It was noted in accordance RECREATION with action of the Public Safety Committee, a petition from the property owners near Lake Fenwick requesting restriction of gas engines on the Lake will be presented in the future. Benaroya Donation. Wilson reported that (AC had approved funds for a park on the 38 acre site recently donated to the City by Ralph Benaroya across from the Russell Road Park. He noted that the donated property was valued at about $ 100,000, and IAC approved $ 120,000. The Federal Government has approved the amount of $240,000. The total project is $480,000 and the City's share of the cost is $20,000. COMMUNITY Mayor Hogan noted that progress on the Community DEVELOPMENT Development program would be discussed at the September 8 workshop. TRAFFIC Weiland Street and Canyon Drive. It was CONTROL reported that acquisition of a 20 foot right— of—way from 94th Avenue S. to Weiland St. is expected to be obtained in the near future. September 2, 1975 TRAFFIC West _Valley Highway and S. 212th. Storment CONTROL noted another accident at the Nest Valley Highway and S. 212th intersection and it was determined that the Traffic Engineer would given an in—depth report on the traffic control situation at the September 8 workshop. OPTICOM Sional Installation. The Traffic Engineer has reported that the OPTICOM signal installation has been completed at the inter— sections of 4th and James, 4th and Meeker, and 4th and Gowe. OFF STREET LID _2_60. A letter was received from Dr. Daniel PARKING Moschel regarding LID 260 for off street park— ing, stating that Dr . Martin Anderson had used his parking spaces for new building purposes and has no parking spaces left. Dr. Moschel has asked if the assessments paid by Dr. Anderson for off street parking will be returned to those in the core area who are still paying or have already paid their assessment charges. Street suggested that the cause and potential results be reviewed by the Parks and Planning Committee. Upon Street 's recommendation, JUST MOVED that the letter be referred to the Parks & Planning Committee, McCaughan seconded. Street noted that this was a result of the change in the zoning ordinance several years ago. Motion carried. METRO TRANSIT Park & Ride. Mayor Hogan reported on various complaints^that have been received from local merchants with regard to Metro Park & Ride patrons using parking spaces which are not set aside for such purpose. She noted that Metro Transit would look into the matter of _ expanding the existing lot and the cost of developing an interim parking lot with a gravelled surface. They have also suggested that the Park & Ride stalls be painted a different color, and signs be posted, so that people using the facility will not utilize unauthorized parking areas. Mayor Hogan also noted that Metro officials would like to meet with interested citizens and groups on Monday, September 29, in the Council chambers to discuss the Dial—A—Ride program for bus service on the hill . It was determined that this date would be satisfactory, and that Metro would make the meeting time known to all groups which might be interested. ANIMAL Masters requested that the animal control CONTROL ordinance be reviewed at the next workshop, with a view to providing better service to the public on weekends. Street requested that this matter be postponed for two weeks as he would not be in attendance at the next workshop meeting. CLAIMS Knu_te Hammer. A claim in the amount of $ 1500 has been filed by Knute Hammer for alleged damage to his property. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the claim be forwarded to the City's insurance carrier for appropriate action, Kitto seconded. Upon Masters' question, it was explained that the claim was for water damage to Mr. Hammer 's residence caused as a result of increased water pressure. Motion carried. September 2, 1975 BIDS Fire Dpartment . On July 21 , 1975, the Fire Department was granted authority to declare surplus and sell a used Sedan/Delivery truck. Bids were opened on August 27, 1975. JOHNSON MOVED that the best bid of Donald Comstock, 1131 Seattle Street, Kent, in the amount of $587.00 be accepted, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. PERSONNEL Just noted that the Finance Committee has been studying the requests of some of the Department heads and has recommended that the following reclassifications be made, retroactive to "— July I , 1975: Finance & Personnel Director Winkle---46E to 50D Fire Chief Foster---------------------42E to 48D Police Chief McQuery------------------42E to 46D City Attorney Mirk---------------------49E to 53D Public ',,orks Director Ulett-----------45E to 50D Planning Director Harris--------------42E to 48D Parks Director 'Nilson-----------------42E to 48D City Administrator Street--------------50E to 55D JUST MOVED that the above reclassifications be adopted, Kitto seconded. Just noted that this matter has been discussed and worked on by the Finance Committee over a period of several meet— ings. Motion carried. FINANCE JUST MOVED to pay bills received through September 5, 1975 after consideration at the September 15 Finance Committee meeting. Storment seconded. Motion carried. Claims approved by the Finance Committee on August 29, 1975 are as follows: �. Current Expense $ 36,745.63 Parks & Recreation 8,078.22 City Streets 10, 113.91 Federal Shared Revenue 660. 17 EVH — VJiIIis to Grn Rvr 2.00 Reith Road/Military 90.00 Equipment Rental 21 ,485.47 Firemans Relief & Pension 1 ,624.57 LEFF Disability 2,387.03 U L I D rril 7,577.70 Sewer 43,545.02 'Nat er 14,016.84 Garbage 405.26 $ 146,931 .82 MEETING ADJOURNED: 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Jensen, City Clerk