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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 02/02/1976 Kent, Washington February 2, 1976 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 8: 00 o 'clock p.m. Present: Mayor Hogan, Councilpersons Carey, Johnson, Just, Masters, McCaughan and Storment, City Administra- tor Street, City Attorney Mirk, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Ulett, and Finance Director Winkle. Councilperson Kitto was absent. Also present: City Treasurer Drotz, Planning Commissioner Long, and URS representative Ramsey. Approximately 25 people were in attendance at the meeting. VISITORS Mayor Hogan welcomed Boy Scouts John Bley and Steve and Mark Balsiger of Scout Troop No.237, together with their Scout Master ' s wife, Mrs . Balsiger. MINUTES McCAUGHAN MOVED to approve the minutes of January 19, 1976 as printed, Storment seconded . Motion carried . PRELIMINARY Suncrest Lane . It was noted that at the last PLAT Council meeting the preliminary plat of Sun- crest Lane was presented at a public meeting . There were questions raised concerning the control of storm drainage and the additional traffic that this development might place on 42nd Avenue . The matter was further discussed at a work session held on January 26, 1976, at which time Assistance City Engineer Wickstrom reported that at the time of the construction of Reith Road adequate storm drainage was included to serve the proposed plat . The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience. A letter from Mrs . Gloria Krueger, 25285 - 45th Place South, was read by the Clerk regarding the problem of storm runoff and existing traffic problems in the area of the proposed plat. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Just seconded . Motion carried. Mayor Hogan noted that traffic and drainage problems were discussed at the last work session. Upon the request of Councilperson Storment,, the restrictions were read by Harris, as follows: 1 ) Storm Sewer - Require on-site retention. Harris noted that this was discussed at the work session. 2 ) Sanitary Sewer - There is a problem with 1 servicing the total area due to the grade . May have to rebuild portions of .existing sewer in order to obtain complete service of plat . 3) Water - Six ( 6) inch water line is adequate provided that said line is looped . In- stallation of an eight (8) inch water line need" not be looped. 4) Street Lighting - Install eight (8) 7,000 lu�ien mercury vapors - twenty-eight ( 28) foot minimum height, of concrete or wood . Location of lights to be approved by the Traffic Engineer. PRELIMINARY 5 ) Street Improvements - Be of asphalt concrete PLAT with concrete curb and gutters . The width of the curb returns should have a twenty-five (25 ) foot radius . Also there should be con- crete sidewalks installed five (5 ) feet in width. 6) Lot Sizes - All under-sized lots shall be redrawn and a new preliminary plat shall be presented to the Planning Department prior to the City Council meeting on the plat. Harris noted that this has already been done . 7 ) The northern boundary be protected as required, be it by means of fencing, landscaping, or contouring the land . MASTERS MOVED to approve the preliminary plat of Suncrest Lane, with restrictions 2 through 7, as recommended by the Planning Commission, Just seconded . Masters noted that Wickstrom had explained that a storm sewer system had been created to handle the runoff, and that there did not seem to be much likelihood that the system would not handle the problem. Ulett explained that the City ' s information was obtained from Hill, Ingman & Chase, based on a map showing the area covered by the storm drainage project, and concurred with Masters that there were no foreseeable problems . Motion carried . STREET A letter was read from Ruth Hoban and Ronald S. VACATION Cater of Central Pre-Mix Concrete Co. requesting the vacation of South 210th Street lying east of 77th Avenue South, and further requesting that the $150 application fee be waived . MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted and referred to the City Administrator, Johnson seconded. Upon Mirk ' s question, it was clarified that a report would be made by the City Administrator and the matter would be brought back before the Council for action. Motion carried . HEALTH & Soil Conservation Service . McCaughan reported SANITATION that he had attended a meeting on January 22 of the Soil Conservation Service Valley Drainage Committee . He noted that not much had been accomplished at this meeting as they were still waiting for some facts from the Service of the cost of a subregional zone . He noted that the next meeting will be on February 19 at 7 : 30 p.m. in Kent, at which time financing will be discussed . He urged all interested citizens to attend . Horseshoe Acres Pumping Station. Bids were received on the Horseshoe Acres Pumping Station for installa- tion of pumps and motors as follows : Venture Construction, Inc. $66, 760 . 20 , incl . tax Ralph Company, Inc. 70 , 332 .52 , incl . tax Osberg Construction Co. 96, 349 .50, Incl . tax In accordance with the recommendations of the Director of Public Works, JOHNSON MOED that all bids for equip- ment and controls installation at Horseshoe Acres Pump Station be rejected and new specifications be developed . Just seconded . Upon Masters ' query as to what would be done with the equipment, Ulett pointed out that plans would be reCosigned with a much less sophisticated control system in order to cut the costs of installation . Upon Mayor Hogan ' s question, r HEALTH & it was determined by Ulett that the contract SANITATION covers the installation of the pumps and engines and the furnishing and installation of a con- trol system. Motion carried . Late Comers Agreement. The request from Jim Rice of the Merit Company for a late comers agreement for the sanitary sewers which were constructed in conjunction with the development of Eastridge #1 has been reviewed by the Public Works Director and found to be valid . In accord- ance with the recommendations of the Public Works Director, JOHNSON MOVED that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Eastridge Sanitary Sewer Late Comers Agreement, Carey seconded. Motion carried . CLAIM LID 276 - Sunset Manor Sanitary Sewers . A letter was read from Randy Price regarding his alleged claim against O 'Leary Construction Company in connection with LID 276 for the installation of a sanitary sewer in Sunset Manor. Mr. Price stated that the O 'Leary contract should not have been accepted as complete by the City until restoration had been made to his property. He also suggested that LID payments should be spread throughout the year, with the utility bills. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted and referred to the City Attorney and Public Works Director Ulett. Just seconded . Street noted that it was not possible to make a monthly payment system for assessments and that if Mr. Price wished to handle the matter on this basis he ' should put the appropriate amount in the bank each month to make the lump sum payment each February. Mirk noted that no claims had been filed by Price against the City, but that Mr. Price had been attempting to file a claim against O 'Leary Construction, for restoration work on a private side sewer contract between O 'Leary and himself. He noted that a copy of the letter Mr. Price had sent to O 'Leary 's bonding company was sent to the City. Ulett noted that the City had seen that O 'Leary Construction made some repairs to the Vormsberg property, for the portion of his property involved in the contract. He concurred further with Mirk that the City was not involved in private contracts for side sewers . Motion carried . STREETS Reith Road . The Public Works Department has reviewed the acceptability of that portion of the realigned Reith Road (A-line) which was constructed in conjunction with the State 's improvement of the Kent-Des Moines Road (SR 516 ) . It is recommended that said street be accepted for maintenance and operation. MASTERS MOVED that the realigned Reith Road be accepted for maintenance and operation, Johnson seconded. Masters inquired whether the dead trees along that portion of the road were going to be replaced . Street noted that if the trees had lived for more than one year, it was the City 's responsibility to replace them. Masters suggested that replacements could be placed further apart . Motion carried . WATER A letter was read from Water District No. 111 regarding the acquiring of City of Kent Water Main located in the service area of Water District 111 . The letter indicated that the water main WATER is located on the north side of SH 516 at approxi- mately 152nd Ave . S .E . and tied into the City ' s Clark Springs transmission line. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the record and referred to the Public Works Committee, Storment seconded. Motion carried . ISLAND The Clerk noted receipt of a 10/ petition which ANNEXATION is the notice of intent to pursue annexation for the entire "Island" area. MASTERS MOVED that the notice of intent be accepted and made a part of the record, Johnson seconded . Street noted that such a petition for annexation for a portion of this area (Suburban View) had been accepted at the last Council meeting and that the Island petition was to englarge the previous area covered . In order to handle the enlarged area, the proceedings must start over again with a new petition. A meeting will be scheduled with the petitioners. McCaughan noted that Dean Marlatt owns a substantial amount of property in that area and has never been contacted . On Masters ' question, it was determined that if this annexation petition is not accepted or if sufficient signatures are not obtained, then the smaller area could be considered . Motion carried. COUNCIL Council President Just made the following Committee assignments : Finance Committee Robert Kitto (Chairperson) Leonard McCaughan Billie Johnson Meetings to be bi-monthly with dates to be announced . Parks & Recreation_ Committee Leonard McCaughan (Chairperson) Jeanne Masters William Carey Meetings to be held second and fourth Wednesdays at 8: 15 a.m . Public Works & Planning Committee Larry Storment (Chairperson) Billie Johnson William Carey Meetings to be held 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 6: 15 a.m. Temporary Task Force Committee (Multi-Service Facility) Jeanne Masters (Chairperson) Billie Johnson Larry Storment Meeting time to be announced . FLOOD It was noted that the City of Kent is eligible CONTROL for reimbursement for some of the costs of flood damage prevention and repair from the December, 1975 flood . The City Attorney introduced Resolution No. 796, designating the Mayor as Kent ' s agent for the purpose of obtaining Federal financial assistance under the Disaster Relief Act and/or the President ' s Disaster Relief Fund . MASTERS MOVED for the adoption of Res . No. 796, Johnson seconded . Motion carried . CENSUS The State Census Board has been notifed that the City will utilize an estimated census for 1976 . It was noted that all indications are that this is the logical way for this year. l.} POLICE A letter was read from Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peluso, Jr. , expressing their appreciation for the assist- ance of Police Officer C. Miller at the time their son was involved in an automobile accident on November 11, 1976 . MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record and that copies be sent to Officer Miller and to the Police Department . Storment seconded . Motion carried . CLAIMS The following claims have been received: Daniel V. Bogdan, 13406 - 115th N.E . , Kirkland, in the amount of $700 .00 for alleged damage to his automobile on Kent-Kangley Road due to the incompletion of said road by the contractor for the State. Claim for injuries filed by Crichton Kellow against Paul C. and Jane Doe Stephanus and the City of Kent, alleging that the City did not properly inspect a certain stairway at the Swiss Gable Apartments, where Mr. Kellow is a resident. JUST MOVED that the claims of Bogdan and Kellow be referred to the City ' s insurance carrier, Storment seconded . Motion carried. AMERICAN Bicentennial Tree Planting Project. At the last REVOLUTION work session, John Long, Chairman of the Kent BICENTENNIAL Bicentennial Committee, asked about a problem of COMMITTEE advancing money to pay labor for the Bicentennial tree planting project . The Attorney has reviewed the contract and it has been submitted to Jobline to assure us they can fulfill the requirements con- cerning hiring. It is requested that the Finance Director be directed to develop a legal method of lending the money to the Bicentennial Committee until yayment is received from the State after submission of vouchers . The contract is for $4, 250 . JUST MOVED that the Finance Director set up a loan not exceeding $4, 250 from current expense to pay labor for the Bicentennial tree planting project which will be reimbursed by the State of Washington. Storment seconded . Motion carried . The White River Historical Society and Kent American Legion Post #15 propose to erect a marker on public property near the North end of the South Central Bridge over the Green River. Masters seconded . It was determined that the marker would be protected from vandlaism and that the marker was to designate the site of Fort Thomas . Motion carried . PUGET SOUND McCaughan asked the 2':ayor if she would report COUNCIL OF soon on the progress of the Puget Sound Council GOVERNMENTS of Governments . Just suggested that the Mayor meet with the Council once a month to bring them up to date on the proceedings and progress made. Mayor Hogan noted that she and others had met with representatives of the various Federal agencies and it seems that a date of April 1 is the deadline for coming to some sort of agree- ment regarding the organization. It was noted that unless some action is taken by the cities involved there is a danger of losing Federal monies under such programs as Housing & Community Development, Urban .Mass Transportation and Federal Revenue Sharing. PARKS Drake Donation. Masters reported that the problem referred to the Parks Committee regarding the Miles Drake property has been discussed further and Mr. Drake is willing to sign the deeds for the property originally agreed upon. Mr. Drake noted that the Parks Commission had met today to further discuss the matter and noted that it would be the Council ' s decision as to whether thewdaccept Masterspfurther ed exchange of the properties . noted that she and Councilperson Storment had walked through the area in question on Saturday, and were of the opinion that the original parcels of property should be deeded to the City as agreed upon several years ago. Upon Mayor Hogan ' s question, it was determined that the Parks Commission had recommended that no exchange of properties be made and that deeds be secured from Mr. Drake for the parcels originally agreed upon. Street clarified that about two years ago the letter from Drake suggesting the dedication of the parcels had been made a part of fethe record by Council action. Upon Street ' s suggestion, MASTERS MOVED for the Council to request Mr. Drake to now file the deed for the two parcels . STORMENT SO MOVED, Masters seconded . Motion carried . MULTI-SERVICE It was noted that at the last work session Bower CENTER and Nyberg submitted a proposed r p le for the multi-service center. It is suggested that the Council adopt this schedule so that the staff will be authorized to advertise )ublic hearings when appropriate, and to have information prepared for the Council so that they may set policy. JUST MOVED that the Kent Commons proposed project time schedule dated January S, 1976 be referred to the Temporary Task Force Committee to be confirmed, McCaughan seconded . Mayor Hogan noted that the proposed time schedule was reviewed at the last work session. McCaughan questioned whether this referral of the matter would hold up any work. Street suggested that even if the proposed time schedule was not going to be approved at this meeting that the public hearing still be scheduled for February 9 to further discuss the matter . He further indicated that if the time schedule is not followed rather closely there is a danger of running out of time for the Bond 29 funding. Street suggested that the Council authorize the publication of a hearing notice for a public hearing to be held on February 9 , to invite public input, even though such publication is not legally required. Motion carried . McCAUGHAN MOVED that a public hearing notice be published for February 9 , Storment seconded . Motion carried . Storment that it was important that the newly appointed Task Force Committee for the Multi-Purpose Center be involved in all discussions . FEDERAL South King County Rape Relief Line . It was noted that REVENUE Bellevue ' s contract supporting the rape relief line SHARING has not as yet been received . FINANCE The Finance Department reports that it is necessary to make the following temporary loans from current expense to the Library and Housing & Community Development: FINANCE From To Current Expense Library $11762 . 70 Current Expense Community Development 760 .47 The cause for the loan for the library is the fact that a payment of $4, 125 due from Kinq County did not arrive before December 31, 1975 . In the 1976 budget, an allowance is made for the lateness of this payment. In Community Development, the receipts always follow expenditures, and in accordance with standard accounting procedure, the loan is necessary for the year ending balances . STORMENT MOVED that the above described loans be approved, Just seconded . Motion carried . The City Attorney introduced Resolution No. 797 cancelling certain checks issued by the City and not presented for payment within one year. McCAUGHAN MOVED that Res . 797 be adopted, Carey seconded. Motion carried . Property Tax Exemption. A letter was read from the King County Assessor regarding certain property tax exemptions for improvements to single family residences . MASTERS MOVED that receipt of the letter be noted, Storment seconded. Street stated that the City has a supply of the exemption application forms which have been handed out upon request. He noted that the forms would now be given out to any person obtaining a building permit for remodeling purposes, and that applicants would also be advised that the exemption can only be claimed once every 5 years . Motion carried . McCAUGHAN MOVED that the bills received on or before February 5 , 1976 and approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting to be held at 8: 00 a.m. on February 13, 1976 be paid . Johnson seconded . Motion carried. Claims approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting on January 26, 1976 are as follows: Current Expense $ 35 , 363 .07 Parks & Recreation 9 ,091 .44 Library 1, 313. 32 City Streets_ 12, 703 .81 Central Business District 2, 770 . 70 Federal Shared Revenue 3 ,068.42 104th Ave . Water Main 134.24 Equipment Rental 5 ,816 . 34 Housing & Community Develop. 267 . 73 Firemans Relief & Pension 48.46 Sewer 5 , 270 .06 Water 7 . 342 .84 Garbage 577 . 79 $ 83 , 768. 22 Claims approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting on January 30, 1976 are as follows: Current Expense $ 24,031 . 31 Parks & Recreation 20951 .92 r FINANCE City Streets $ 1,003 .24 Federal Shared Revenue 982 . 25 Smith Street - Central to 4th 392 .00 So. 180th (WVH - EVH) 10,008. 39 East Hill Booster Pump 135 .87 Equipment Rental 563 .99 Firemans Relief & Pension 10,967.66 Leoff Disability 2 , 134.23 Repair & Demolition 737.10 Sewer 42, 453 .39 Water 6, 602 .97 $ 94, 024.42 Interest Bearing Warrants LID 278 Federal Way School District #210 $ 2, 000 .00 MEETING ADJOURNED: 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Jensen, CMC City Clerk