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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 03/01/1976 Kent, Washington March 11 1976 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 8 : 00 o 'clock p.m . Presents Mayor Hogan, Councilpersons Carey, Johnson, Just, Kitto, Masters , McCaughan and Storment, City Administrator Street, City Attorney Mirk, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Ulett . Finance Director Winkle was absent. Also present: City Treasurer Drotz, Parks Director Wilson, Planning Commissioner Hamilton, and URS representative Ramsey. Approximately 35 people were in attendance at the meeting. MINUTES KITTO MOVED that the minutes of the meeting held February 17, 1976 be approved as printed, Storment seconded . Motion carried. PROCLAMATION A proclamation was read by the Mayor declaring the week of March 1 through 7, 1976 as Physical Education and Sports Week. DOMED STADIUM It was noted that on Saturday, March 27, 1976 a pageant will be the first event to be held in the King County Domed Stadium. There will be a charge for this event. On Sunday, March 281 1976 free tours of the stadium will be conducted . HEALTH & Garbage Service . Mr. Mirk noted that Carl SANITATION Angell was in attendance at the meeting in regard to his bill for garbage service which was discussed at the December 15 , 1975 Council meeting and referred to the City Attorney for further action . Mr. Angell was notified that the matter would be discussed at the Public Works Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 31 at 8: 15 a.m. Payment in Lieu of Assessment Policy. It was noted that where Kent has financed water main or sanitary sewer projects and use 'of the utility-i requires a property owner payment in lieu of an assessment, requests are sometimes received for deferred payments. The Director of Public Works has recommended that the following policy be adopted : 1 ) That installment payments must be authorized by the City Council . 2 ) That a promissory note be executed and filed in the King County records. � . 3 ) That $10 .00 be added to the amount of the charge in lieu of assessment to cover the cost of the note filing, the filing of the release and other City costs . 4) That the note not include permit charges or water service charges . 5 ) That the note not be for less than $300 . 6 ) That the note be for a period of five years or less . 7 ) That the interest rate be 8/ per annum on the unpaid balance . STORMENT MOVED that the matter be referred to the Public Works Committee, Johnson seconded . After Johnson stated that she felt that any time a matter of policy was to be the subject of Council action it should be referred to the Committee first and HEALTH & be discussed at a workshop meeting, Ulett pointed SANITATION out that the only change to the existing policy was the $10 .00 charge listed in item 3 . City Treasurer Drotz clarified that the $10 .00 additional fee represented the cost for filing the note and the filing of the release upon the completion of payment, which has heretofore been paid by the City . STORMENT WITHDREW the motion and Johnson the second . STORMENT MOVED that the payment in lieu of assessment policy be adopted, as presented above, Johnson seconded . Motion carried . 100th Avenue Sewer Interceptor - In Lieu of Assessment Rates . It was noted that the payment in lieu of assessment for this sewer has been established at $3 .60 per front foot plus $250 per side sewer, except that the rate for the property on the west side from the section corner at S .E . 224th Street southerly 770 . 24 feet is $1 .80 per front foot plus $250 per side sewer, the lower rate being because individual pumps will be required . The rates are based on actual and final costs . 5 .t. 224th Street Interceptor Sewer - In Lieu of Assessment Charges . It was noted that the payment in lieu of assessment for this sewer has been established at $8.56 per front foot plus $350 per side sewer, based on actual and final costs . Norder Request for Sewer Service . Mr,. and Mrs. E . Roger Norder, 26320 - 104th Avenue S .E . , have requested sewer service for their dwelling outside of Kent in an area where annexation is not believed to be feasible . They have also requested deferred payment of the charge in lieu of assessment, which is approximately $1,040 . The property can be served by the Kent sewer on S .E . 264th Street . It was determined that this situation is in accordance with the seven policy statements pre- viously discussed and approved tonight and upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, KITTO MOVED that the request of Mr. and Mrs . E. Roger Norder for sewer service and for deferred payment be granted in accordance with City policy. Storment seconded . Motion carried . Arrington Request for Sewer Service . Mr. and Mrs . Gordon C. Arrington, 10047 S .E . 224 Street, have requested sewer service for their dwelling outside of Kent in an area where annexation is not believed to be feasible. They have also requested deferred payment of the charge in lieu of assessment, which is $1, 106 . The property can l" be served by the Kent sewer on S .E . 224th Street and approval of these requests is recommended by the Director of Public Works . STORMENT MOVED that the request for sewer service and for deferred payment be granted, in accordance with City policy, Carey seconded . Motion carried . Garrison Creek 100th Avenue and Kent-Des Moines Sewers . It was noted that when the City accepted EPA grants for the Garrison Creek, 100th Avenue and Kent-Des Moines sewers, EPA required an annual review of sewer user rates, revenues and expenses . Such a review has how been completed and all requirements have been met. HEALTH & Des Moines Sewer District Resolution 1976-2 . SANITATION In accordance with standard procedure, the Des Moines Sewer District has submitted their Resolution 1976-2 for approval by Kent . The resolution adopts a plan to construct sanitary sewers wiithin their District. The Public Works Department has reviewed the resolution and recom- mends approval . STORMENT MOVED that Des Moines Sewer District Resolution 1976-2 adopted February 11, 1976 be approved and that the City Clerk advise the District of this action. Ulett clarified that a portion of their proposed project is within the Kent City limits, in an area which Kent cannot serve, and that the area lies within the Des Moines Sewer District ' s franchise area. Motion carried . WATER Scholes Water Service Request. Mrs . W. R. Scholes has requested Kent ;-rater service for an existing single family dwelling at 21417 94th Place South, which is outside the City in an area where annexa- tion is not believed to be feasible . She has recently purchased the house which is now served by a well on adjacent property. The water line was constructed with Kent funds . Approval of this request, and of the accompanying request for deferred payment of the payment in lieu of assessment ( $708) is recommended by the Public Works Director. This complies with adopted policy. KITTO MOVED that the request for outside water service at 21417 - 94th Pl, ce South be approved and that the payment in lieu of assessment be authorized to be paid over a period of not to exceed five years at 8/ interest, Carey seconded. Ulett clarified that this property is about 1/2 mile from a proposed annexation. Motion carried . STREETS Spring Clean-Up. The following schedule has been set for the Annual City Clean-Up Program set for April 12 through 23, 1976; Downtown - April 12, 13 & 14 East Hill - April 15 & 16 Scenic Hill - April 19 & 20 West Hill - April 21 , 22 & 23 The following guidelines have been suggested by the Street Department for the cleanup program: 1 ) Brush and debris must be cut to a length of not longer than six feet. 2 ) All newspapers and small items must be boxed or bundled . 3 ) Brush and debris will be limited to tree pruning and not clearing of property. 4Y There will be a limit of one load to one property owner. 5 ) City crew will pick up only if placed at street curb or edge of roadside . 6 ) There will be no pickup of raw garbage . 7 ) Trash will not be picked up unless close enough to street curb or edge of road for loader to pick up thus avoiding damage to driveways, lawn or shrubbery. 8 ) Tras's and debris not to be put on or near items not to be picked up. 9 ) Tire dealers and service stations should not be allowed to put tires in dumpsters as in the past. JOHNSON MOVED that the schedule and guidelines for the Spring Clean-Up be approved, Storment seconded. Motion carried . t, BIDS Landscaping - City Warehouse Sprinkler System. Five bids were received on February 18, 1976 for an Automatic Irrigation Distribution System for the City Shop Building beautification area. In accordance with the recommendations of the administration, KITTO MOVED to accept the best bid of Associated All City Sprinkler System in the amount of $2,501 .93 , including the alternate and tax, McCaughan seconded . Motion carried . PARKS & Bids for T-Shirts . Three bids were received on RECREATION February 24, 1975 for furnishing T-shirts for youth programs . McCAUGHAN MOVED that the low bid of Olympic Sports Center be accepted, Carey seconded . Motion carried . Mill Creek Canyon Master Plan. At the January 5 , 1976 Park Board meeting, Olson-Richert-Bidnold (ORB) was selected to prepare the Mill Creek Canyon Master Plan . Their standard agreement has been received and reviewed by the City Attorney as to form. The amount of the contract is $9,800 which is within the 1976 budget allocation for this action. McCAUGHAN MOVED that Mayor Hogan be authorized to sign the standard form of agreement between the City of Kent and Olson-Reichert-Bignold, Johnson seconded . Motion carried . Benaroya Riverfront Park Property_. In order to cose the transaction on the Benaroya Riverfront Park land acquisition, the Parks & Recreation Department has requested authorization to borrow the sum of $312 ,894.51 . The monies will be borrowed for approximately two weeks as intern financing until the State and Federal grants are received . An interest rate of 41-2/ has been obtained from the Bank of the West for the interest bearing warrants. It has been determined that this is the least expen- sive method of handling the interim financing. KITTO MOVED that the Finance Director be authorized to issue 4%/ interest bearing warrants in the amount of $312 , 894.51 for the purchase of the Benaroya Riverfront Park property. Johnson seconded . Motion carried . EQUIPMENT The Equipment Rental Department propases to sell RENTAL the following surplus equipment: 1965 4 Door Mercury Comet Sedan 1968 4 Door Plymouth Sedan 1968 4 Door Plymouth Sedan 1969 4 Door Plymouth Sedan 1960 3/4 Ton Chev Pickup 1964 3/4 Ton Ford Flatbed 1964 3/4 Ton Ford Flatbed 1965 1/2 Ton Ford Ranchero 1968 1/2 Ton Chev Pickup 1970 1/2 Ton Chev Pickup 1961 Model DD HiWay Sander 1962 Model DD HiWay Sander 1962 Jaeger Sludge Pump 1964 Unimasco Paint Machine 1956 Toro 31" Mower Lawn Mower Sharpener 1953 Rescue Unit - Fire Dept . It was noted that the equipment will be appraised . McCAUGHAN MOVED that the equipment as listed above be declared surplus and approval given to the sale of same by sealed bids . Storment seconded . Motion carried . ANNEXATIONS West Hill ( Island ) Annexation. At the last Public Works and Planning Committee meeting it was recommended that a meeting with the petitioners from the latest West Hill ( Island) annexation be held at 7: 00 p.m. March 8, 1976 as the first item of business of that work session. Notice of this meeting has been sent to the peti- tioners . Ofteness Annexation. At the Council meeting held November 3, 19761 the Council suggested to Mr. Ofteness that his request for annexation should include at the least nine ( 9 ) acres as described and that a petition which included Kenton Firs would be welcome . Mr. Ofteness has been unable to get 75% for either the original nine (9 ) acres or for the addition of Kenton Firs . A new notice of intent to commence annexa- tion proceedings for a five (5 ) acre tract adjoining the recent Eastridge annexation on the north has been received and certified as containing sufficient signatures . A meeting with the initiators is the next formal step. JUST MOVED that the Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings for the new Ofteness annexation be made a part of the record and that the matter be referred to the Public Works & Planning Committee for scheduling. Storment seconded . Motion carried . Merlino Annexation . It was noted by Ulett that no action has as yet been taken with regard to the Merlino annexation. COMPREHENSIVE The Planning Commission held a public hearing on PLAN February 24, 1976 to consider a request of Puget Power to delete a portion of 72nd Avenue South from the Kent Comprehensive Plan. KITTO MOVED that the Council hold a public hearing to consider the request to amend the Comprehensive Plan on March 15 , 19761 Storment seconded . Motion carried . SUBDIVISION Western Farms Subdivision. A public hearing (PRELIMINARY was held by, the Planning Commission on February PLAT) 24, 1976 on a proposed subdivision known as Western Farmers. KITTO MOVED that a public meeting be held by the Council on the proposed Western Farmers Subdivision on March 15 , 1976, Just seconded . Motion carried . METRO King County Charter Review Committee . It was noted that at the Council meeting of February 17, 1966 the matter of the King County Charter Review Committee was discussed and referred to the Council as a committee of the whole. The following names have been suggested by the Mayor to be submitted for consideration for membership in the King County Charter Review Committee: Representing Elected Officials: Mayor Hogan Representing Staff: Joseph Street Interested Citizens : Norwood Cunningham Betty Van Councilperson Johnson suggested the name of John M. Long be added to the list of names to be sub- mitted for consideration. KITTO MOVED that the names listed be submitted to King County Executive John Spellman for consideration, including John Long. Storment seconded . Motion carried . f� v PORT OF A letter was read from Henry T. Simonson, President, SEATTLE Port of Seattle Commission, announcing that a Port of Seattle night would be held in the Kent City Council Chambers at 7: 30 p.m. on March 17, 1976 . It was noted that the intent of the program was to pro- vide Kent citizens with an overall view of the scope of Port activities . MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Johnson seconded. Motion carried . HEALTH A letter was read from King County Executive DEPARTMENT John Spellman and Lawrence Bergner, Director of Seattle/King County Department of Public Health, giving notice of intent to terminate the contract one year from the date of the letter, February 17, 197C, in accordance with Section 13 of the contract. The letter noted that it was hoped that a more satis- factory arrangement would be provided . MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Johnson seconded . Street noted that he had been notified by Spellman ' s office that a new contract would be received by the City by July 1 for con- sideration . Motion carried . CLAIMS Lester P. Scherich. A claim has been filed by Lester P . Scherich of 19830 - 8th Avenue South, Renton, for towing charges and alleged damages to his automobile while parking across from 606 West Gowe in Kent in the amount of $84.63 . In accordance with the recom- mendations of the Administrator, STORMENT MOVED that the claim be referred to the City ' s insurance carrier for determination of liability, McCaughan seconded . Motion carried . AMERICAN A letter was read from Larry Coffman, Manager, REVOLUTION Marketing Services of Metro Transit, asking BICENTENNIAL for information on Kent ' s planned Bicentennial event COMMITTEE for July 4. Metro proposes to publicize such events by placing interior transit advertising on approximately sixty Metro coaches during April, May, June and in early July. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted and referred to the Bicentennial Committee, Johnson seconded . Motion carried . A letter was read from the Chairman of the Kent County Council in England, thanking the City of Kent for sending them our Bicentennial display flag. The letter also noted that arrangements were being made in Kent County to plant 10,000 American and English oak trees in various parts of the County to commeorate the Bicentenary. TASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Storment seconded . The Mayor noted that the flag referred to was one of two Bicentennial flags made by local Campfire girls , and that the other flag was sent to Kaibara, Japan . Motion carried . COLLA SHORT It was pointed out that the public hearing on the PLAT APPEAL Colla Short Plat Appeal was held at the last Council meeting and continued to this meeting. The problem which arose at the last Council meeting concerned whether there was a sanitary sewer located west of 80th Avenue along the North property line of the Colla property. It has now been deter- mined that there is no sewer line in this location. The Comprehensive Water Plan calls for a 10-inch water main to extend from 80th Avenue west to include a line under the Burlington Northern Railroad . The COLLA SHORT Metropole Co. who propose to combine property PLAT APPEAL south and north of S . 220th extended will find there is an easement properly recorded for this water line and it is anticipated the line will be constructed at a future date . Such a line will preclude construction over the easement . Using the map Ulett showed the location of the existing easements and rights of way for utilities and for roadways . Kitto asked if Ulett and Harris thought that the 30 ' reservation on the north end of the proposed Colla plat was necessary. It was determined that the 30 ' reservation requested would, when added to the existing 30 ' already deeded by the Melrose Co. , allow a 60 ' street . Ulett stated that perhaps a 20 ' dedication allowing for a 50 ' street would be sufficient for allowing room for trucks to turn . Harris stated that the Planning Commission is in favor of the 30 ' dedication as recommended by the Short Plat Committee . Upon McCaughan ' s question, Harris opined that a total of 50 ' might be wide enough for a cul de sac type of street . He further noted that the Short Plat Committee had required the existing 30 ' dedication from the Melrose Co. Mayor Hogan opened the continued public hearing. Charles Adams, representing the Collas, noted that the Metropole Co. could erect a building on the adjacent property without interfering with the rights of way or easements and that their prime concern was their accessibility to rail facilities . He pointed out that the purchaser for the Colla plat could reserve 20 ' or 30 ' in his own name and start his plat south of that point, but that this would tie up $6, 000 to $8, 000 in property without knowing if it would ever be used or purchased by the City. Gary Volchok noted that he had worked on the sale and short platting of the property immediately north of the Colla plat. He opined that since 30 ' was dedicated as required, that the City should insist on the 30 ' reservation for the Colla plat . Mrs . Colla stated that they were willing to give the 30 ' if the City would pay them for it when the time came to open that street . Masters stated that "reservation" had been the term specified, which implied that the land would be purchased at some future date . She noted that the Collas or their buyer could hold the reservation. Since there was no further input, KITTO MOVED to close the hearing, Storment seconded. Motion carried . MASTERS MOVED that the conditions of the Short Plat Committee be upheld, Johnson seconded . Motion carried . KENT COMMONS Masters noted that the Task Force Committee on the Multi-Service Center project had not met. She also stated that she did not feel that all phases of the questions that had been asked had been documented . A letter was read from the Kent Area Activities Council urging favorable action by the Council on Phase IA and IB of the proposed Kent Commons pro- ject. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Storment seconded . Motion carried . t? KENT COMMONS A letter was read from William T. Lencer, President, Kent Chamber of Commxce, noting that the Chamber ' s Board of Directors had voted to support the concept of Phase IA and IB of the proposed Kent Commons project and recommendingithat the Council continue study and evaluation of the project . MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Johnson seconded . Motion carried . A letter was read from Larry Woodworth, Chairman, Kent Development Association, noting that its Board of Directors had voted unanimously to endorse implementation of the Multi-Service Center project and recommending that the Center be located in Kent ' s central business district and that the three sites studied by the Advisory Committee be given prime consideration . MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Johnson seconded . Motion carried . A petition containing 58 signatures was read by the City Clerk, supporting the concept of a multi- puipose center to be located in downtown Kent . PIASTERS MOVED that the petition be accepted, Storment seconded . Motion carried . The City Clerk noted receipt of 46 letters from teenagers asking for the proposed activity center, together with a cover letter from D . Kinberg. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Storment seconded . Motion carried. It was noted that the Multi-Service Center was discussed at the February 23 workshop and the information requested by the Ad Hoc Committee was presented . Sites were reviewed by the consultant as prioritized by the Multi-Service Center Advisory Committee . KITTO MOVED that 1 ) the Multi-Service/Recreation facility concept (phase IA, IB) be approved, 2 ) the facility be located in the CBD area, 3 ) the staff be directed to take the necessary steps to complete the project as outlined in the con- sultant ' s schedule . McCaughan seconded . Kitto noted that he was making the motion after having given full consideration to the possible problems. He stated that it was his opinion that the benefits to the community outweighed the risks. He stated further that he was in favor of starting on Phase II as soon as possible and that Phase IB was in his opinion necessary, and if things should show up later that indicated we would be unable to implement Phase IB he would be willing to change the motion . Masters asked whether he would be prepared for the City to assume the entire costs for all three phases . She stated that the County Council had moved to table Kent ' s request until Kent agrees to approve all three phases and Referendum 29 funds have been granted . Kitto said he was in favor of approving the concept of Phase II, noting that the financing for it could not be paid out of the budget right now. He noted that a bond issue has been mentioned as a means of support, and that this motion is to support the concept of a multi-service center. Just questioned as to whether the reference to the location within the CBD area would include KENT COMMONS site #3, the Wallace Murray property. Harris confirmed that this property is just outside the CBD area. KITTO MODIFIED the motion to include site 3, the Wallace Murray property, and McCaughan concurred . Storment commented on the need for the entire facility, and commented on the letters from the young people especially. He read the goals and objectives as listed in the Community Service Committee ' s booklet. He commented on park sites which are still undeveloped, and opined that he was in favor of the entire package, and that it should all be done now, instead of promising it, and not completing it until some future year when funds become available . He stated that he was in favor of proposing a bond issue for Phase II as a means of having the funds necessary for that part of the project, and further that he would not vote for the project if the plan would be to complete the package three or five years from now. Carey stated that he didn 't see how Phase IB could be approved now when a study on this measure had not been received . Johnson noted that her concern was that continua- tion of Federal Revenue Sharing funds was doubtful and that there are services needed right now which we are unable to provide . She suggested that without having knowledge of the full cost of this project, that action be tabled for at least 30 days . just stated that he thought the services should be provided and was in favor of going ahead with the project. McCaughan voiced approval of Kitto ' s motion, agreeing that we should go ahead to adopt the concept and not vary from the schedule . He stated that costs should be watched and that the project could be 'dropped if it was found that there were not enough funds to cover this project without impairing other City services . He noted that if this motion passed he would suggest another motion to set policy regarding rents to be charged in connection with Phase IA to keep the project on a paying basis . He spoke against delaying action and opined that we should proceed in accordance with the consultant ' s schedule . Masters noted that at a workshop session it had been pointed out that Multi-Service Centers were located in Everett, Yakima and South King County, all of which had much larger populations than Kent. A similar operation in Pasco is too new to evaluate its success . She stated that Kent with a population of 17, 000 would be expected to support a multi-million dollar facility. Kitto commented that the intent of his motion was to let the citizens know that the City was in favor of the concept and that he felt that it was understood that if the financing could not be worked out that the project could not be pursued . Referring to Storment ' s statement, Kitto said that he thought everyone agreed that Phase II was a very important part of the plan but that the plan had to start somewhere . He noted further that everyone was in favor of the concept of Phase II also, but that Phase II could not be put together tonight. STORMENT MOVED to amend the motion for a committee to be established to research and place before the people a bond issue to include Phase II and Y KENT COMMONS to place the schedule in conjunction with the passage of the bond issue. Kitto concurred that this would have to be done if the amendment was adopted . Masters commented that with the uncertainty of Kent funding as well as outside funding, considera- tion might be given to withdrawing the proposal at this time and to resubmit it during next year ' s Block Grant funding period to allow time for better coordinating. Mayor Hogan noted that this evening she had discussed with King County Councilman Dave Mooney the action taken at the King County Council meeting today re- garding requiring a commitment from Kent concerning funding . According to Mooney, a proposed amendment requiring Kent ' s commitment did not surface at the meeting and that action on all projects connected with Housing & Community Development money had been referred to a committee of the whole meeting to be held on March 12 . None of the proposed projects have been either accepted or rejected as yet. The Mayor stated that there was nothing to prevent Kent from refusing the money after it had been authorized by the County, but that it was important for Kent to take a positive stand so that there will be no criticism by the County as to our sincerity. She acki:owledged that concern about the cost of the project was justified , and further pointed out that the project qualifies for Housing & Community Develop- ment funds . She expressed her concern that we might jeopardize Referendum 29 funds and/or Housing & Community Development funds by not taking a positive stand now. Masters asked how much money is. available . Betty CORRECTED • REFER TO Van clarified that Referendum 29 funding for Phase IA is $148,500 and that we had asked for MINUTES OF �57 $254,000 for Phase IB, but that figure had been reduced to $177, 000 by the County Council recommenda- tion. She stated that Kent did not have to commit funds to match Community Development monies . Storment asked if the $177,000 Community Development funds would build and complete Phase IB. Van answered that Phase IB had been planned originally for $250,000 but that the facility could be redesigned to fall within the $177, 000 figure . She noted further that the City had asked to have the difference between the two figures considered for funding next year, but that no decision had been made on that. Mayor Hogan advised that several of the projects had been reduced in order to fund a greater number of projects, and that the County committee had suggested that some projects which had been cut could be phased, and that first priority on next year ' s monies would be given to completing those projects which had been reduced this year. Upon Storment ' s question as to a starting time for Phase IB, Van advised that the time schedule called for the application and design process this year and that we wouldn 't be ready to begin construction for a year. Storment referred to the time schedule and noted that the title Kent Commons refers to Phase IA, IB, and II. The schedule shows that the Kent Commons will be ready for occupancy on 6/6/77, and that this meant the total project . He stated that his pro- posed amendment asks for this commitment for the entire package even if it might mean an adjustment of the time schedule . Just opined that we should take the grant money now and consider a bond issue later. Storment R ` - KENT COMMONS read his proposed amendment again, and commented that this would somewhat adjust the time schedule, but that if a bond issue failed we would know that we couldn 't build Phase II, and could then .proceed with Phase IA and IB, using the grant monies . Upon his further question, Street advised that the best time for a bond issue to appear on the ballot is the November general election. Street agreed that if the City delays the applica- tions for funds to September, they will be in jeopardy. Some discussion ensued on the wording of Storment ' s proposed amendment and of Kitto ' s motion with relation to the time schedules . Storment changed his proposed amend,ent to delete a portion as follows: "for a committee to be established to research and place before the people a bond issue to include Phase II, and-te-piaee-the- sehedule-in-eenjunetien-with-the-passage-ef the-bead-issue . " Kitto, who seconded the original amendment, concurred in the change . Masters asked if she was expected to prioritize this project over all other services including Police & Fire, streets, water, sewer, etc. , for however long it takes to complete the project . Storment stated that the surveys had shown that this project was needed . Masters replied that the need fog such a faility had not been docu- mented . Masters requested a roll call vote in inverse order on Storment ' s proposed amendment and the amendment passed, with Masters voting nay. Kitto ' s motion, as modified, and as amended by Storment, is as follows: "1 ) that the Multi-Service/Recreation facility concept, (Phase IA, IB) be approved, 2 ) the facility be located in the CBD area, not excluding the Wallace Murray property, 3 ) the staff be directed to take the necessary steps to complete the project as outlined in the consultant 's schedule, and for a committee to be established to research and place before the people a bond issue to include Phase II . " Upon Masters ' request, an inverse order roll call was conducted, and the motion as modified and as amended carried, with Masters dissenting. McCAUGHAN stated that it was important to clarify matters and MOVED that this Council go on record that in supporting Phase IA and IB of Kent Commons that they do so with the understanding that in order to finance the maintenance and operation expenditures in the future to suggest that all social agencies who might request space in the Phase IA project will be required to pay the going rate of rent necessary to meet the minimum operating expenses as set by the director of the building. Carey seconded . McCaughan stated that his intent was to have a statement of policy to insure that the facility would be self-supporting. Motion carried. Mayor Hogan proposes to expand the Multi-Service Center Advisory Committee, to function during the recreation facility phase development. The following citizens have volunteered to serve on this committee: i} KENT COMMONS Mrs . Michael Fleming 419 N. Jason,Kent Laurel Whitehurst Kent Arts Commission 624 S. Willis, Kent Lorraine Blickfeldt Valley Community Players 23114 - 110th S .E . , Kent Pat Karrish King County Parks 25012 - 43rd Ave . S . , Kent McCAUGHAN MOVED that the above listed citizens be added to the Multi-Service Center Advisory Committee, Carey seconded . The Mayor requested that the Council members submit additional names for this Committee . Motion carried . FINANCE During the next week or two the Old National Bank of Washington will complete the purchase of the Bank of the West, the City ' s current depositary. JOHNSON MOVED that the Old National Bank of Wash- ington be accepted as qualified for deposit of City of Kent Municipal funds in accordance with Chapter 193, Laws of 1969, Carey seconded. Motion carried . KITTO MOVED that the bills received on or before March 5 , 1976 and approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting to be held at 8 : 00 a.m. on March 15 , 1976 be paid, McCaughan seconded . Motion carried . The following claims were approved by the Finance Committee on February 27, 1976 : Current Expense $ 38,502 .40 Parks & Recreation 14, 391 .56 Library 1, 123 . 16 City Streets 9,817.61 Federal Shared Revenue 20, 640 .62 South 180th (WVH-EVH) 7,023 . 69 Equipment Rental 5 ,082 .56 Firemans Relief & Pension 3, 219 . 77 Leoff Disability 2, 680 .17 Sewer 45 ,516 . 74 Water 8, 415 . 36 Garbage 829 . 67 $139, 243 . 31 Interest Bearing Warrants LID 278 First American Title Co. $ 842 . 36 MEETING ADJOURNED: 9 : 45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, i Marie Jenselfi, CMC City Clerk