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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 04/05/1976 sa Kent, Washington April 5 , 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, Kitto, Masters, McCaughan and City Administratgr Streit, City Attorney Mirk, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Ulett, Finance Director Winkle . Councilpersons Just, and Storment were absent . Also present: City Treasurer Drotz, Fire Chief Foster, Parks Director Wilson, Planning Commissioner Long, and URS representative Ramsey. Approximately 35 people were in attendance at the meeting. MINUTES The following errors have been reported in the Council minutes: i March 1 , 1976, page 17, regarding Kent Commons "'tef. 29 funding for Phase IA is $ 146,500," should be corrected to read $448,500_" March 15, 1976, page 4, Ofteness Annexation, "A notice of intent to annex a 48 acre parcel" should read 114.8 acres." March 15, 1976, page 10, West Hill Fire Station motion to accept proposal of "Campbell and Associates" should read "accept proposal of Keimiq/Neifert ." KITTO MOVED that the minutes of the meetings of March I and March 15, 1976 be approved as corrected, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. AWAnp Mayor Hogan presented a Certificate to Charles Lindberg, Water Department Foreman, acknowledg— ing his completion of the work necessary to receive the designation of Water Works Specialist , III , General Division. HEALTH & f<equest for Late Comers—Agreement. Hagen SANITATION Equipment Co. has constructed an�8" sanitary sewer and 10" water main crossing of East Valley Highway which is capable of serving additional properties. They have now requested a late,-comers agreement. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Hagen Equipment Co. request be referred to the Public Works Department to prepare the agreement, Masters seconded. Motion carried. Sewer and Water Main Crossing — East Valley t Highw�at_S. 196th Street. Hagen Equipment Co. has completed the construction of the 8" sanitary sewer and 10" water main cross— ing of East Valley Highway at S. 196th Street and the Engineering Department recommends acceptance of the lines and the release of the cash bond. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the sanitary sewer and water main crossings be accepted and the cash bond released, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. HEALTH & Pacific Coast ,ea Ity Sewer . Pacific Coast SANITATION ,ealiy has completed the construction of 137 feet of 8" sanitary sewer in the area of their development 4Iiest of 104th Avenue S. E. and North of S.E. 256th Street . Upon the recommendations of the Engineering Depart- ment , JOHNSON MOVED for acceptance of the line and the releUse of the cash bond upon payment of any outstanding City charges. Carey seconded. Motion carried. Garba�e_Franchise. Ordinance No. 1529 and Ordinance No. 1531 approvinc certain annexa- tions included the granting of franchises to the existing operating garbage collector companies for a period of time up to 10 years. Since more than seven years has elapsed, JOHNSON MOVED that the franchise holders for garbage collection in the areas included in Ordinances 1529 and 1531 be notified that the City will furnish garbage collection by its contractor effective Juiv 1 , 1976 and that all customers be so notified, McCaughan seconded. On Masters, question, Street noted that the areas in duestion were two small areas near Albert- son's and near the Comstock Club Apartments. Motion carried. Midway Family_ Housin2- The Procurement Divi- sion, Department of the Army, is desirous of eliminating the present contract for sewer service at the Midway Family Housing, Kent . This contract , which was entered into at the request of the Army in 1959, was for their use, since it only called for the City to furnish service at our published rate. KITTO MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign a termination of Contract No. DAKF57-74-C-0385 document , Carey seconded. Mirk noted that the City would still be supplying service at the current rates and Street determined that the contract had been updated �,reviously to reflect increases in rates. In resc�onse t tlasters' question, it was determined that the area is within the City limits. Motion carried. Pa E!nt_i n Lieu of Assessment neguest. Lloyd Erdahl has applied for a side sewer permit to serve property within the Kent City limits at 23520 Military -oad. The payment in lieu of assessment is $ 1 , 123.56 and Mr. Erdahl wishes to make payment in 90 days and will execute a promissory note in accordance with the payment policy set at the March 1 , 1976 Council meeting. In accordance with the recommendations of the administration, JOHNSON MOVED to grant the request for payment in lieu of assessment , Carey seconded. Motion carried. ANNEXATIONS Ofteness. It was noted that Mr. Ofteness had been informed that the meeting on the proposed Ofteness annexation would be held at 7:00 p.m. prior to this Council meeting. It was determined that the meeting was ANNEXATIONS actually scheduled for the workshop meeting of March 22 but Mr. Ofteness had not been notified of that meeting. In accordance with the recommendations of the City Admini- strator, McCAUGHAN MOVED that the meeting with the petitioners of the Ofteness annexa- tion be held on Monday, April 12, 1976 at 7:00 p.m. , Plasters seconded. Motion carried. Plemmons. It was noted that the consent petitions for annexation of the area near S.E. 256th Street and 116th Avenue S.E. have been in circulation for about three months. Signers of the area west of 116th Avenue S.E. total 58.3%, of the area east of 116th Avenue - 31 .8%, and of the total area 51 . 1%. It appears that the consent of the entire area is unattainable at this time because those owners of homes east of 116th Avenue S.E. will not sign. Annexa- tion of the portion west of 116th Avenue will require signatures for an additional $265,88 2.50 of property value, an amount which could be accomplished by the signa- tures of as few as four additional owners. Mr. Plemmons has requested that the property east of 116th Avenue S.E. be allowed Kent water and sewer service without annexation at this time but with a commitment by him to s kin an annexation petition when the dwellings which he intends to construct are on the tax rolls. The Public Viorks Director and City Attorney have researched the status of Kent water service adjacent to and within the properties east of 116th Avenue S .E. and conclude that inasmuch as the property now receives Kent water, the serving of a plat on that property does not constitute a utility service exten- sion, either under the City Council policy resolution or under the State statutes requiring Boundary -eview Board approvals for utility extensions. A prior Kent commit- ment to serve the property is at least inferred by the prior approvals which allowed developer extensions of the water lines into the Kent-Highlands rlat , into the Plemmons property east of that plat , and the line along S . E. 256ih Street with a " late comers" agreement in favor of the Kent School District for service connections to it . Kent 's nrovidinq sewer service within the area would constitute a utility service extension and, without annexation, would be contrary to adopted Council policy. The approval of the 9oundary ­eivew Board would be necessary also. The staff has recommended that the request for water service be approved, but that the sewer service request be denied. The City Clerk read a petition signed by nine families asking that the City protect the interests of all parties involved in the annexation area and to discontinue efforts to redefine the annexation bound- aries. MASTEi,S MOVED that the petition be made a part of the record, Carey seconded. P,".ot i on carried. ANNEXATIONS A letter was read from Charles o,. Branson, on behalf of his client, Jim H. Plemmons, asking for sewer and water hookup to his property without annexation since the annexa- tion petition has failed. The letter indi- cated pAr. Plemmons' willingness to sign an agreement obligating him to join in any future annexation petitions with such agree- ment to be a covenant running w, *', the lard under ­.C.V 35.67.310. T'ASTD S MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Kitto seconded. &lotion carried. &°JASTE;�S MOVED that all testimony or public input be recorded at this time but any Council decision be tabled for at least two weeks, &4cCau9han seconded. Masters noted that her reason for the motion was that if this request was granted, the Council would in effect be destroying the intent of the City's policy regarding water and sewer service extensions outside the City. She roted that the Boundary review Board is meeting on Thursday and that this type of question would be discussed. It was determined that both Virk and UIett ,,viII attend the meeting. Blasters further noted that recenily the Council had denied the request of Mr. Paulson for similar service for his property. She noted that if the Plemmons' request was granted the Council could be accused of taking arbitrary, capricious and discriminatory action. Upon Kitto's question, Ulett noted that the Boundary review '?oard discussion this week could have some effect on this matter if the Council elected to extend the sewer , service into the area. It was determined that annexation of the area into the Cascade Sewer District is possible, pith Boundary 1�eview Board approval . Ulett noted that the staff recommendation to approve the request for water service and deny the request for sewer service would require no Boundary f,ev i ew Board approval . In response to V,cCaughan's question, Mirk determined that it was not possible to place a binding covenant on future prop- erty owners, and that the only benefit would be if the ,)ro,;erty owner remained the same. He noted that ever then it would still be unlikely that the valua- tion would be enough to raise it to the 7510 required. t4irk stated that the statue referred to is simply a statue that allows the City to permit hook-ups to sewers which are outside the City. He noted that the City is already serving v4ater to the area so this is no(t a matter of extension of the water service, and therefore is not a violation of City policy. He opined that little could be gained from the Boundary 1,eview Board hearing, unless the Council desired to change the 'policy on the matter of outside utility extensions, which requires that no more extensions o� utility service ANNEXATIONS would be made when annexation is feasible. He determined that the basis for the staff recommendation is because when an area is within the Kent franchise area for water service then it should be served. Ulett determined that the line going into the Plemmons' property was financed by Plemmons, and the line on S.E. 256th to the School rrorerty was financed by the School . repayment to the School was rrovided for by late comers agreement . Ulett noted that the matter of City poIicy "ad been discussed ,with the FauIsons. Ulett further determined for tP,asters that sewer sereicc: to the or1ginaI Plemmons development was provided by means of septic tanks, but that the proposed eighty units could not be served by septic tanks and would have to have sewer service. Upon a re—reading of the motion, Kitto opined that the Public was heard at the workshop meeting and that the Council meeting tonight was not a public hearing. 1tilast ers or;i ned that any information from the public should be received as a matter of courtesy. Motion carricd. Proposed_ Harold Hill Annexation. A notice of intent to annex an area known as the Menges Estate has been received from Harold Hill . The area of the proposed annexation extends from ar:proximately S. 192nd to S. 180th and encompasses an area anticipated rreviously for annexa— tion by the City. b'ASTD-IS MOVED that the Bill notice of intent to annex be reviewed with the petitioners at 7:00 p.m. , Monday, April 12, 1976, Johnson seconded. Upon N,cCaughan's question, it was determined that the area proposed for annexation is more than IOC acres, and that Harold Hill is the owner of 400 of the assessed valua— tion of the entire acreage. /;potion carried. VIVATE­ 1041h Avenue S.E. 'Pater Main. DiOrio Con— struction Co. 'pas completed the 104th Ave. S. E. ',`later Main Extension project . In accordance with the recommendations of the Engineering Department , KITTO MOVED that the DiOrio Construction Co. contract for the 104th Avenue S.E. "dater r+lain Extension project be accented as complete and that after receipt of the necessary releases from the State, the retainage be released. Johnson seconded. 1:'.cCauahan and Ulett commented on the fact that the project was handled excertional !y well . lAotion carried. East Hill Fume Station. Eleven bids were received to construct and install the necessary rumps and to construct a rump station near the six million gallon water tank north of James Street. Street noted that approval of the Departmeni of Social & Health Services has now been received. JOHNSON MOVED to accept the best bid of George '`'. S I ai er Co. in the amount of S256,992 -i- tax, Carey seconded. I was determined that the engineer's estimate was $250,000. /,",oi ion carried. STkEETS Titus—Centra- -1 Inteecti . The Engineer— ing Department has completed the Plans for the Titus—Central intersection. They will meet with t h,e State Highway Department representatives in the nextfew days to receive this approval and funding. Keith "oad Pro-ect . In accordance with the recommendations of the City Admini— strator, McCAUGHAN MOVED that the transfer of the sum of $5,000 from the "eith -oad/ Military "cad p"oject to the Keith egad project be approved, Masters seconded. Notion carried. Department of Highways Budget Hearing 1977—1979. A letter was read from 'G, C. Bogart , District Engineer, State Highway Commission, inviting City officials and concerned Department heads to attend the 1977-79 budget hearings to be held in Kent on April 15, 1976 at the Highway Department 's Maintenance Facility, 26620 66th Avenue S. , from 1 :00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. MASTF-S MOVED that receipt of the letter be noted, Johnson seconded. Notion carried. COMP"FHENSIVE 72nd Awenue South. The City Attorney PLA,,,] introduced ,leso l u t_i on No. 800, amending the Comprehensive Plan as it relates to the proposed route of 72nd :venue South betwaenS. 212th and S. 226th Streets. JOHNSON MOVED that AesoIution No. 800 be adopted, Masters seconded. Motion carried, with Carey abstaining. R-,FL I MI NAi',Y East r i dqe Divisions 42 and Q. On March PLAT 23, 1976 the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Preliminary Flat for Eastridge Divisions #2 and #3, and recommended approval with conditions. JOHNSON MOVED that a public meeting on the Preliminary Plat for Eastridge Divisions 42 and #3 be held April 19, 1976, Carey seconded. It was noted that at the April 19 meeting, if the Council wishes to make any changes to the Planning Commission recommendation, a public hear— ing must then be scheduled (May 3) . Motion carried. BOUNDA"Y -EV1EW Ulett reported that the following notices BOA"D have been received from the Boundary "eview Board: 1 ) Proposed partial merger of Fire Districts 26 and 30 2) Proposed Annexation to Water District #58 3) Proposed Annexation to Water District #75 4) Proposed Annexation to City of "enton — Valley Freeway Area 5) Proposed Annexation to Cascade Sewer District — Panther Creek Area 6) Proposed Annexation to Cascade Sever District — Springbrook Area l, BOUNDAi�Y Ulett reported that none of these actions .,%EVIEV1 are of concern to the City of Kent. MASTERS BOA1,D MOVFD that receipt of Boundary ,eview Board notices described above be recorded, Johnson seconded. Motion ca''r i E:d. CITY SHOES I rr i Gat i on C i si r-i but i or SVsi em-. On PAarch I , IQ76 the Council accepted the low bid of Associated All City Srrinkler Systems to install an automatic irrigation distribu— tion system at the City Shoes. The work has been completed and acceptance of the Froject is recommended. JOHNSON MOVED that the automatic irrigation system installed at the City Shops by Associated All City Sprinkler System be accepted as complete and that the retainage be released upon receipt of the necessary releases, McCaughan seconded. emotion carried. POLICE .,esignation. A letter from Police Chief McQuery was read announcing his resignation as Chief of Police effective July 31 , 1976. VASTFrNS MOVED to accept the letter with regret , Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Sea—Ki n_g_Alert stem. Acceptance of this year 's continuance of the intergovernmental contract for Sea—King Alert System is recommended by Police Chief McQuery. The rate is the same per capita as last year : 2.3 cents per capita Per month. M,\STE,\S MOVED that the tAayor and Clerk be auth— orized to sign the An,reement for Sea—King Alent System with King County, Carey seconded. Motion carried. PUBLIC b'!&rKS Ulett noted that the Public ',!orks & Planning & PLAN1NING Committee would hold its regular meeting on V/ednesday morning, APri1 7, at 8: 15. SU ,PLUS E uipment t<ental Division_ — Sale of Surplus EQUIPV^ENT Equipment . All surplus equipment except the two sanders were sold by sealed bid, at prices above the minimum set. The total minimum amount was $2,965, and the sales totaled $5,022.97. KITTO MOVED that the sale of surplus equipment be approved, McCaughan seconded. tAotion carried. FIt,�E Fire Tower Bids. Seven bids which were DFPA,%TMENT received for the Fire Tower were reviewed by the Council at the last work session. The low bid is several thousand dollars over the estimate made 14 years ago. It was noted that the structure ,vill require piling. In accordance with the recommenda— tions of the administration, MASTE;,S MOVED that the low bid of Federal Construction Co. in the basic amount of $58,512, Plus tax, be accented, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Fire Hose. The f o I Ic;,vinr bids vier received to furnish fire hose: Bidder I t em_ Price Per Amount Foci American 3 1 /2'' $4. 10 1600' ��ubber 1 3/41" NO BID L.N. Curtis 3 1/2" $4.09 1600' & Sons 1 3/41' 1 .46 1800' FIKF The hose bid by Curtis did not meet the DEPA-TMENT specifications. However, the Fire Depart- ment recommends accepting the bids as follows: 1600' of 3 1/2" hose; $4. 10 - American "ubber 1800' of 1 3/4" hose c $ 1 .46 - L.N. Curtis WCAUGHAN MOVE ) that the recommendation of the Fire Department be approved and bids accepted, Masters seconded. In response to Johnson's question, Foster noted that the reason the bid of L. N. Curtis did not meet the specification was because the bid call stated "all polyester" and the Curtis Co. hose is "all synthetic. " He stated that he was satisfied that their hose was equal in quality to the American Dubber Co. hose. Motion carried. "yqy est for 7,-aiver of Burni Iations. The Universal Utity Contractors, Inc.li have asked for a waiver of burning regu- lations. The regulation on burning is as follows: "Section 1 . There shall be no outdoor burning of waste material in the City of Kent unless the Fire Chief or his designated representative shall deter- mine in the case of each application for a fire permit that there is no alternate disposal method available. " Steve Legg of Universal Utility Contractors, Inc. stated that his company had been awarded a contract for clearing the Flat of Cambridge East . He noted that their efforts to obtain a turning permit have been unsuccessful . He further noted that authorization has been received from Puget Sound Air Pollution Control and that the matter of the burring permit had been dis- cussed with the Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief and the City Attorney. He asked too, he we j "reasonable" be inserted in -esc,I ut i or 720, where reference is made to alternate methods of disposal . He noted that discussions with the City Attorney had brought out the fact that the word "reasonable" could be inserted in the resolution. He noted that the alternate method available would be quite costly--about $ 17,000 for this particular area and would be ar unfair burden on his company. KITTC h'OVED that a burning permit be issued, Masters seconded. Upon Kitto's question, Mirk noted that the word "reason- able" could he inserted in the resolution. He noted that at the time of the adoption of the City's resolution, regulations of Puget Sound Air Pollution Control had not been formalked but that this has now been done, with a figure o, $g00 per acre being used as "reasonable" for hauling. It was determined that the entire plat of Cambridge East encompasses about 30 acres but that the area to be cleared consisted of only the -ig'nt of Way, approximately 3 1 /2 acres. FW1 Fire Chief Foster commented that the last DE('A"TATNT time there was burning for clearing in that area the Fire Department was called out eight nights to tend fires, with a result— ing cost to the City of approximately $7,000. At Johnson's request, Legg explained the 7recedure to be employed for the pro— posed burning. 'responding to Fire Chief Foster, Legg noted that his company had conducted burning operations in several areas and had never had any problems. In response to AcOughan's question, Foster noted that lawsuits had been commenced for smoke damage to houses about six years ago. he betermined that the alternate method of getting rid of the refuse would be to haul it to the Midway Dump. Legg noted that it would be neces— sa y to haul it to the Cedar Hills Landfill site as that was the only 71ace where it was Fossible to haul tree stumps, and the use of Cedar Hills dump increased the cost of hauling. In answer to VoCauc'r;gin, Harris noted that this was a heavily wooded area with second,' growth alder. It oas further- determined that residents in the area would be allowed to come in and haul away fire wood. Street clarified that the proposed burning was for stumps and limbs and noted that he would expect complaints about the smoke. Long sugcested that the area to be cleared be better defined if a permit was authorized as it was possible that Universal could come it and clear the entire 30 acres. Masters asked about other types of pollu— tion that might be caused by reason of long—distance hauling, such as dust and noise in a residential area. Street noted that one of the first requirements for approval of the plat was the opening of S. 272nd and that this would provide paved roads to the dumping areas. He noted that approval of the plat also included the clearing of the road right—of—way and that this amounted to about 3 1/2 acres. n response to McCaughan's question, O rk noted that if the motion was passed to allow the burning permit , the Council would in effect be saying that the word "reasonable" was implied it tho resolution regarding alternate methods. He stated that due to the amount of the cost to Universal , the decision as to granting the burnino permit should come from the Council , not the Fire Chief. In response to Johnson's question, Foster noted that at least 500 requests for burning permits have been turned down recently. Kitto stated that while he was sympathetic to Universal 's problem, he wished to withdraw his motion. Masters withdrew the second. FI-E Mayor Hogan noted that the problem the DEPAi',TMENT Council faced was the fact that other people have had to live by the terms of the reso- lution and that allowing this permit would be an injustice to those people who have not been given this consideration in the past . McEAUCHAN MOVED that the request of Universal Utility Contractors for an excep- tion to -esolution #720 be denied, Carey seconded. h"otion carried. KENT COUA ONS 2pj i on on LVa_I I ace Murray Pro n er ty. C i t y Administrator Street noted that the pur- chase of the V11''a I face Miurray property for the Kent Commons site was discussed at the Finance Committee -re Iiro. He noted that a four months' option to nurchase the property could be acquired for a down Payment of 11 ,000 and a total purchase price of $ 100,000. He noted that if the property is an ;raised for more, the corpora- tion will give the City a deed showing the higher amount as the urchase price for purposes of acquirinc grant monies. Street noted that the ,-,roperty had been assessed by the King County Assessor 's office for tax ,r,urposes ai $ 4 ,000. In accordance with the recommendations of the administra- t i on, KI TTO IXNED t'nat t he earnest money/ option acreement be approved. Johnson seconded. In response to Masters' query, Street noted that even though buildinq of the Kent Commons is not definite, it is impossible to :)roceec further with any r.lans until a s-)ecific site is designated. Masters further questioned what would be done with the property if the bond issue fails and bond money is not available. Street commented that in the opinion of many people the City tivould be in a favor- able position in owning this -)articular t:iece of nrorerty even if it is decided not to use it for the Commons. Upon /Tasters' question as to where the money would come from to ray for the property, Street stated that there were two possi- bilities; that it could come from reserve funds if the C,-)mmons project was not pursued and further noted that grant money for Phase la or lb would contain sufficient amounts to acquire this properly, without Phase 2. h',asters explained tt-at she would vote against the motion due to the fact that nothing has been substantiated, and that the expenditure was therefore ina^nropr' iate at this time. ficCaughan stated that this was just an option and that since we had already invested $6,000 in the Ker,t Commons project which was not re- coverable, the City should go ahead with the earnest money agreement. Motion carried, with Masters votinn nay. Advisory Committee. :",t the riarch 25, 1�2,76 meeting of the Kent Commons Advisory Com- mittee annroval was recommended of the r,reliminary grogram of Phase lb and condi- tional approval of ;'hale 2 subject to further study by a i3ond Issue Committee including inclusion of a theater in Phase 2. KENT COMv10NS Phase 2 Bond Issue Committee. The following ----._ . __ •-- ---------- -- ---- individuals have volunteered to serve on the Kent Commons Phase 2. Bond Issue Committee and are being recommended for appointment by Mayor Hogan: Tom Bailey P.",argaret Drotz Don Kinberg Carolyn 'Wiley Pa ! Cline Berl Locke Bill Fortune Mary Loon James Harris Donna McYuire Larry b'Voodworth Dwight Ferry Dave Finstad Marie Crew Bill Carey Elroy Nicaise ,,ose Ann King Mrs. Buzz Fleming Steve Johnson Art Udright Additional members may be recommended at a later date. The first meeting of the Com- mittee will be April 22, 1976, 7:30 p.m. , Council Chambers, Kent City Hall . PA <KS & East Hill Community HaII . It was noted that i,EC­EATION the Fark Board is requesting Council approval to have an appraisal made of the East Hill Community Hall . It is anticipated that the property will be advertised and sold to the highest bidder after establishing a minimum bid. vJilson noted That the Fire Department had made a list of improvements which would be required to bring the building up to the Code and it was estimated that this would cost approximately 'S12,000. In response to P4asters' question, !son -toted that this appraisal .vouId include both the building and the land. He noted that the property was donated to the City several years ago with the understanding that it would be usea as long as possible. He pointed out that sale and removal of the building would improve the development of the East Hill area. McCaughan determined that figures concerning the size of the building and the lot were incorrect ana it was determined that the property now owned by the City was approximately 60' x 72' and that the building contained about 4,320 square feet . It was further determined that the additional property used for a parking lot was not now owned by the City, but Mirk stated that he expected to have title by the time the building is sold. It was also deter- mined that appraisal would be on a square footage basis. Nilson noted that the meetings which are conducted in the Hall would be rescheduled. It was pointed out that a portion of the building is on State Highway Department right of way. MASTEi�S MOVED that the request be approved, John- son seconded. M4otion carried. KENT LIBi,,A­Y i,esignation. A letter was read from Ed BOAi,,D Johnson announcing his resignation from the Kent Library Board effective April I , 1976. MASTE-S MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Carey seconded. Motion Carried. Mayor Hogan noted that aaplications for completing the term of KENT LIB-A�-�Y Mr. Johnson would be welcome and noted BOA'\D that she would have a recommendation for filling the vacancy at the Council meeting of April 19. ASSOCIATION OF The City Clerk noted that information has WASHINGTON been received regarding the A�VC Convention CITIES to be held in Spokane June 15 through 18 and noted that information packets for accomodations had been furnished to all councilpersons. Those wishing to attend were asked to complete the Conference pre—registration forms and return them to the City Clerk . AMEi,ICAN John Long, Chairman of the Kent Bicentennial -EVOLUTION Committee, reported to the Council that 1221 BICENTENNIAL trees had now been planted and that it had COtW,ITTEE been anticipated that 1900 would be planted. He noted that citizens of Kent had been particiiating in this project . Long also noted that he would like to attend the next work session of the Council to discuss fur— ther the location of the gazebo. He stated that two sites have been suggested, that of ,,ailroad Park and the old City Hall site. He noted that the architect had completed the pla^s for the gae,ebo and t ' at two lumber companies had h-romisec to donate lumber. In response to NkastersI question, Long noted than $5,000 had been donated as a result of his presentation made at the King County Bicentennial Committee meeting and that in addition to the funds he had received an offer to supply 1900 stakes for the tree planting project . Masters commented that King County was impressed with Long's presentation and also by the fact that the 'projects were done entirely by volunteers. Long also noted that the dedication of the Fort Thomas site would be held on AFril 24, Saturday, at 10:00 a.m. and asked that all councilpersons be in attendance. He stated that a full re;)ort would be made at the ,` xiI 19 CounciI meet— ing reaarding '13icentennial activities. SATU­DAY At the last work session the Saturday MA,�KET Market requested the closure of Meeker Street between Ist and 2nd Avenues for the Saturday Market , for the ,)er i od May I to October I . KITTO MOVED that the request be ar)oroved, Carey seconded. Upon McCaughan's question, Uleti noted that it is possible that work on the Smith Street project will be begun this summer. It was determined ihat the Saturday Market is already considering the relocation from Meeker Street if necessary. Motion carried. i\E?ONE Cestnik. On March 23, 1976, the Planning Commission held public hearings on both the oriqinal Cestnik rezone application for a change of zoning' from GC to lv4\—H, and on the ex anded Cestnik rezone ( initia— ted by the Planning Commission) for a change of Zonino from GC to thv-M. The d-k mEZ_ONE Planning Commission recommended DENIAL of the expanded Cestnik rezone, but recommended APPj�OVAL of the original application filed by Michael Cestnik for rezoning from GC to Mr -H. Harris re- viewed the recommendations of the Planning Commission, noting Michael Cestnik's request was for rezoning of approximately 1 .35 acres to be zoned from GC to AN -H, located on the East side of 30th Avenue So. between S. 240th and the Kent-Des Moines goad. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no questions from the Council — and no input from the audience. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the hearing be closed. Masters seconded. Motion carried. KITTO MOVED that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and the Attorney be directed to prepare the ordinance to amend the Zoning Code. Johnson seconded. In response to McCaughan's question, Harris clarified that there had been no opposition from residents of the area to the rezoning from GC to Mrs-H. Harris further stated that the Planning Department had been in favor of M -M zoning for the area. Motion carried. .- BIDS Vault Files. Daniel 's Filing System sub- mitted a bid to furnish two mobile file units for the first floor vault in the amount of $2,500 plus tax for two units, delivered and installed. It was noted that this Company installed the first files and these files must be the same, and that $3,000 was budgeted for this equipment . McCAUGHAN MOVED that the bid of Daniel 's Filing System be accepted, Masters seconded. Motion carried. CLAIMS Anton N. Neigel . A claim has been submitted by Anton N. Neigel for alleged damage to his automobile in the amount of $74.63. In accordance with the recommendations of the City Attorney, CAr\EY MOVED that the claim of Anton N. Neigel be denied, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. rtAPE r�ELIEF Mayor Hogan noted that Barbara Pistoresi has agreed to serve on the nape r%elief Board. PEriSONNEL Finance Director. It was pointed out that notification was received March 17, 1976 that the Finance Director has been selected to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Intensive Training Program for Urban Executives during June, 1976. Total cost of the 4-week program is $2,600. $ 1 ,000 is paid by grant from M. ► .T. and the City would be required to pay $ 1 ,600. JOHNSON MOVED that the Finance Director be authorized to participate in the Sloan Fellowship Program and that $ 1 ,600 be _ transferred from the Contingency Fund to cover the City's share, and in addition, that per diem allowance of $7.50 per day be paid in lieu of itemized expenses while attending the program. McCaughan seconded. PE«SONNEL Upon Masters' question as to the origin of the application, Mayor Hogan noted that the City was contacted about the program by Millard Battles, Kent School Board member and Boeing employee, who suggested that perhaps Mr. Winkle would be interested in making application for the training program. The Mayor noted that the application was completed by Winkle and submitted to Battles, together with the City's recommendation. Out of approximately 250 applicants, 18 were chosen, including Mr. Winkle. She noted that it would be a benefit to the City for a representative of the City to attend such a training program. Winkle replied to Masters' question as to how it would benefit the City by citing a few of the topics which will be covered in the train- ing sessions, including administration, taxation, and organization. Masters questioned how any of this would relate to his particular job with the City of Kent as Finance & Personnel Director. She further asked who would be paying the salary of the Finance Director as well as transportation and subsistence and Winkle determined that the City would be responsible for these items. Masters stated that she felt it was inappropriate to ask the taxpayers to subsidize someone's career improvement plans and was not a proper expenditure for any governmental organization. Winkle noted that insofar as he was concerned his career plans were to reside in the City of Kent. Johnson disagreed with Masters, noting that as a Boeing employee she was aware of the program and its utilization by Boeing for its career-minded Boeing employees. Motion carried, with Masters voting nay. BUDGET The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 1957, amending the 1975 Budget for transfers and adjustments made to the budgets of various departments during 1975. JOHNSON MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance 1957, Kitto seconded. In response to Masters' question, Winkle noted that the items covered in the ordinance were primarily items which the Council has already approved through the year and that this ordinance offici- ally confirms the Council 's previous action. Masters noted that it was im- possible to remember every change during the year and that further reference information should be available when $640,000 is involved. Winkle opined that if a separate ordinance is desired each time a chance to the budget is approved, that that would also be appropriate. Street and Mirk noted that a�_i :un on the ordinance could be BUDGET delayed until the next meeting so that more detailed information on the various items could be supplied to the Council . Mirk determined that passage of an ordinance to amend the budget was a requirement by State law. MASTE'\S MOVED to table action for two weeks, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. FINANCE U_LID #I Segregation request . In accord— ance with the request of Transamerica Title, the City Attorney introduced «esolution No. 799 directing the Supervisor 4f Treasury Accounting to make segregation of a certain assessment in ULID # I . McCAUGHAN MOVED that 1\esolution 799 be adopted, Johnson seconded. &lotion carried. Se�eget on <i _quest - LI D #262. It was noted that a,-segregation request for Assessment #8, LID 262, has been received from Bell—Anderson -ealty Co. All the fees have been paid,. WCAUGHAN MOVED that the segregation request be approved and the City Attorney directed to prepare the necessary resolution, Johnson seconded. ,Motion carried. Bond Consulting Services. The existing contract for bond consulting services with Foster & Marshall expired February 3, 1976. A proposed extension of the identical con— tract for an additional three—year period is recommended. Included in the contract is a proviso that the City may terminate the agreement at any time on 30—days notice. _ MASTE(\S MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign a three—year extension of the Bond Consulting Agreement with Foster & Marshall , Inc. , Kitto seconded. Motion carried. State Audit. It was noted that the-,State examination of City records for the year 1975 has been received. The only criti— cism of the Utility records was of nomen— clature and not of error. In the General Fund, the examiner questions financial support of the Kent—Kaibara affiliation and the loan to the Saturday Market. These two questions will be answered before the next examination. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the bills received by April 5 and approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting to be held at 8:00 a.m. , April 15, 1976, be paid. Masters seconded. Motion carried. The following claims were approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting on March 31 , 1976: FINANCE Current Expense $ 50,802.69 Parks & -recreation 801-029.09 Library 827.66 City Streets 11 ,822.29 Federal Shared «evenue 31 ,225.49 South 180th (tiANH—EVH) 146.64 East Hill Booster Pump 111 .25 104th Ave. Water Main 171 .00 Equipment 1\ental 8, 113.56 Firemans -relief & Pension 1 ,979.26 Leoff Disability 3,480.56 Sewer 43,899.79 Water 5,707.40 $ 238,316.70 Interest Bearing Warrants Parks & -ecreation Safeco T,jtle Ins. Co. $ 312,894.51 Linda Hei hts Swr I mn mprts E.N.Cascade Constructors $ 6,564.86 LID 278 C.A. & E.M. Lybecker $ 165.00 Valley Camera 2.63 Daily Journal of Commerce 4 101 .25 $ 268.88 MEETING ADJOU-NED: 9:40 p.m. 1,espectfully submitted, Marie Jens n CMC City Clerk I