HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 04/19/1976 Kent, Washington
April. 19 , 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, Kitto, Masters and Storment, City Administrator
Street, City Attorney Mirk, Planning Director Harris, Public
Works Director Ulett, and Finance Director Winkle. Councilperson
McCaughan was absent . Also present: City Treasurer Drotz,
Assistant Fire Chief Freelove, Captain Grant, Parks Director
Wilson, Planning Commissioners Long and Rosetta Jones . Approxi-
mately 45 people were in attendance at the meeting.
MINUTES KITTO MOVED that the minutes of the meeting held
April 5 , 1976 be approved as printed, Storment
seconded . Motion carried .
PROCLAMATION A proclamation was read by the Mayor declaring
the week of May 9-15 , 1976 as National Hospital
Week .
KENT COMMONS It was noted that at the last work session dis-
cussion was had on the proposed contracts for
architectural services for Phases Ia, Ib and II
and that these were necessary to apply for the
matching funds for Ia and Ib. It was further
noted that the committee reviewing the bond pro-
posal would need the preliminary design and cost
estimates for Phase II. KITTO MOVED for the City
to enter into the two contracts for architectural
services with Bower/Nyberg for the Kent Commons
projects . Just seconded . Kitto stated that the
architect ' s written proposals should be made a part
of the record . Street noted that the agreement
for Phase Ia and Ib is 9 .25% of the cost of the
contract, and that the Phase II agreement was to
do only that work necessary to put together the
information needed by the Bond Committee, and was
based at $25 per hour, with the amounts expended
to be credited on the final contract.
Storment opined that a report from the Bond
Committee should be obtained before any agreement
be approved concerning Phase II . Street stated
that the Bond Committee needed this information
from the architect so that they could put together
a proposal for placing the bond proposal on the
ballot.
Upon Just ' s question, Street and Bower determined
that the construction cast for Phase II was
estimated at $11710,000 for which the fee would
be $320,000 and that Ia and Ib were basically
$5000000 and $2501000 . Bower advised that at
6% the fee for Phase II would be $102,000 . He
noted that before plans -could be presented in
Seattle or Olympia, they should be completed
through the design and development stages on Phase
Ia and Ib and that this. would amount to about
35% of the total . He further noted that the con-
tract under discussion would authorize only up to
15% of the fee, which would be $18,000-$20,000 .
It was determined that this amount would come out of the
City ' s share of $150,000 for the first phase, for
which funds had been set aside. Storment commented
that Olympia might approve funds for Ia and Ib,
but that it would be necessary to ask the taxpayers
KENT COMMONS for funds for Phase II . He pointed out that if
Phase II did not go through, the City would not
need such a large piece of property, as Ia and
Ib would not have to be located in the downtown
area. He objected to spending the proposed
$18,000-$20,000 without having a total project.
Kitto opined that thl�s step should be taken now,
and that we could not wait until the bond issue goes
on the ballot in November, noting that we have no
guarantee that the issue will pass. Storment com-
mented that the Committee has not even said that
Phase II is worth putting on the ballot. Just
stated that the people have approved the idea of
Phase Ia and Ib, wl.ether Phase II is approved or
not. Storment stated that the original idea was
recreation oriented, a little theater, handball,
and basketball courts, and that then came the
idea of getting State funds by including social
and health services programs . Harris stated that
the recreation portion of this project came long
after the Referendum 29 fund program for social
services was considered .
Johnson commented that the idea was to have a
place for the kids and in looking for ways to
get money for such a facility, the ideas of
the HUD grant and the Referendum 29 funds were
introduced as a way to make a package deal of the
project. Harris disagreed and maintained that the
Referendum 29 program was . the first concept.
Wilson stated that it was known that Kent was short
on "inside facilities" and that Mayor Hogan started
a committee right after the Referendum 29 measure
was passed . At one time Kent was considered as
a site of a pilot program for a Referendum 29
facility. He noted that nothing came of this and
after Referendum 29 -changed their guidelines a
meeting was held with the Department of Social &
Health Services to discuss the possibility of
getting some Referendum 29 funds for Kent. The
possibility of using Referendum 29 funds to build
a facility was discussed at that time, and the HUD
guidelines were studied with the idea of building
a place for pool or other "quite games . " He noted
that the Referendum 29 guidelines are more rigid
than HUD. He stated that funding was sought for
Phase Ia from Referendum 29 funds, for Phase Ib
from Community Development funds, and for Phase II
from a bond issue . Wilson reported that the citi-
zens ' committee recommended that all concepts be
accepted and recommended to the Council. The new
bond committee will now study the matter and come
up with a recommendation for a bond issue . He
further pointed out that the deadlines are still
the same and that we have to provide information to
the voters as to what would be contained in Phase
II .
Mayor Hogan noted that in the letter written to
members of the bond committee the motion passed
at the March 1 meeting was quoted, as follows:
111) that the Multi-Service/Recreation facility
concept, (Phase IA, IB) be approved, 2) the facility
KENT COMMONS 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 isspe to include Phase II. "
Masters noted that when this proposal was brought
before the Council there was some question as to
what a "Multi-Purpose Center" really meant. She
asked if the committee was now prepared to
suggest how the project would be paid for. —
Wilson stated that he could not promise that
this center would fully pay for itself, but that
the social service agencies would pay a portion
of it based upon square footage. He noted that
ball courts and weight lifting rooms elsewhere
took in as much as $4 per hour for their use.
He stated that we would have matching funds in
the amount of $6001000, and that even if it
cost the city $25 ,000 per year to maintain the
facility, it would be 25 years before we matched
the outside help.
Just asked where the theater would be located .
Wilson opined that a theater could be as small
as the Council Chambers, and would be contained
in Phase Ib. He pointed out that since the fund-
ing for Ib is short on funds some of the "cultural"
recreation was being shifted into the "physical"
recreation area. Just expressed concern that
the theater would be left out entirely, and
asked for clarification that it would be included
in Ib. Bower stated that there was a multi-
purpose space designated for Ib to be used in
part for crafts and in part for dance classes
and that these two spaces could be combined for
a theater which would seat 100-120 people.
Upon Johnson 's question, Street stated that the
City ' s share for Ib was $150,000. Johnson noted
that $61000 had already been spent, and the
land would cost $1001,0001 with the architect ' s
contract to be $18,000-$20,000. Just clarified
that the $1001000 for the land would not be
spent until we are sure that we would be going
ahead with Ia and Ib. He pointed out that
$11000 had been spent for the option on the land
for four months.
Storment asked Bower if he could design a building
with a theater which would seat 150 to 200 people,
and Bower replied yes. Storment asked if this
could still be done if Phase II was not built until
18 months AFTER Phase Ib. Bower stated this could
be done also. Storment asked Bower if it wouldn 't
be easier to build Phase II at the same time that
Phase Ib is built instead of a year or more later.
Bower noted that this would be an ideal situation
but in either case, preliminary plans should be
drafted now since all three phases would be on
the same site .
Storment asked if any Referendum 2,9 funds would
be lost if this motion did not pass tonight.
Mayor Hogan noted that this would depend upon
how definitive the application had to be, and
Street asked Storment if he meant that he was
not in favor of Ia and Ib if Phase II failed.
Storment said this was not so, but that he had
heard from citizens that without Phase II or a
recreational center they did not want a social
and health services facility located in the
KENT COMMONS downtown core area. Joe Street noted that the
CBD Committee had recommended that such a facility
be located in the core area, and that such recom-
mendation was first for Ia and then later for Ib
and Phase II . Just commented that the citizens '
committee did not object to the downtown location.
Storment stated that the bond committee should be
given time to make a report if the Referendum 29
funds would not be jeopardized by a delay. Mayor
Hogan noted that the committee needed input from
_ the architect, which would not be forthcoming if_
the proposed contract is not approved . Wilson com-
mented that the volunteer bond committee should
have the s4pport of the Council . Storment repeated
that the money would be saved in time and in
material, if all three phases were built at the
same time.
Upon a roll call vote, the motion carried, with
Masters and Storment voting nay.
PRELIMINARY Eastridge Divisions 2 and 3 . A public meeting
PLAT is scheduled to review the action taken by the
Planning Commission on the preliminary plat known
as Eastridge Divisions 2 and 3 .
Planning Director Harris described the area as
being located easterly of S.E . 232nd St. between
112th S .E . and 116th Ave. S.E. He noted that
the Planning Commission has recommended approval
of the preliminary plat with the following condi-
tions :
1 ) Require paved turnarounds for the lots facing
116th Avenue S.E. so that vehicles exiting unto
-- 116th Avenue S .E . can do so in a forward direc-
tion.
2 ) Do not allow; S .E. 232nd St. to be improved as
a half street .
3 ) Require all lots to be served by sanitary
sewers .
4) Require all lots to be served by water mains.
and provide hydrant fl ows as required by the
Kent Fire Marshal .
5 ) Fire hydrants to be provided as required by
the Kent Fire Marshal .
6 ) Water mains are to be carried to the north
line of the plat at 116th Avenue S.E . and
at the Ofteness property (formerly the Enevold
property) .
7) Street lighting is required within the plat
and along the portion of 114th Way S.E. which connects
this plat with 116th Avenue S.E.
8) Streets are to be improved by paving with asphaltic
concrete and concrete curbs and gutters.
9) Five foot sidewalks to be built on one side of 114th
Way S.E. , on one side of S.E. 232nd Street and for
the eleven lots facing 116th Avenue S.E.
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PRELIMINARY 10) Construct storm drainage facilities to limit
PLAT the peak discharge rate leaving the plat to
that rate which presently exists.
II ) The applicant is to provide a design at the
north end of the thirty-six (36) inch pipe,
which carries Garrison Creek, to overcome
perpetual erosion problems associated with
dumping these waters from the pipe into the
existing creek.
12) Applicant provide an easement from S.E. 230th
Place to the border of the John W. Ruth pro-
perty for sewers.
13) Prevent vehicular traffic on S.E. 232nd Street
in Division 3 until such time that it is a
full-width street, but allow pedestrian use
of this street.
14) Install street, utilities and storm drains
prior to construction of dwellings.
15) Design and management of surface drainage
systems should be planned prior to construction
and implemented according to that plan. All
water should be conveyed to a safe, non-erosive
out I et.
16) Design and management of sub-surface drainage
system should be planned prior to construction
and implemented according to that plan. All
water should be conveyed to a safe, non-erosive
outlet.
17) Avoid soil disturbance (during construction
phases) during the rainy season.
18) Avoid over-the-slope dumping of soil , vegative
waste or debris.
19) All road designs should utilize available soils
information.
20) Require a plat bond for, or the completion of,
the streets, storm drain system and sidewalks
in Eastridge Division # I .
Harris determined for Storment that the wiring would be
underground. In response to Storment 's further ques-
tion, it was determined by Harris and mice that 114th
Way S.E. had been so named by the County. Rice noted
that he would have no objection to the name being changed
in order to avoid possible confusion. Harris noted
that changing of the street name was not one of the
conditions set forth but perhaps the staff could come
up with a new name for the street at a later date if
the Council so desired. MASTERS MOVED that the Pre-
liminary Plat of Eastridge Dvisions 2 and 3 and the
conditions required by the Planning Commission be
approved, Just seconded. Motion carried.
FINAL PLAT Cambridge East Division _# 1 . The Final Plat of —
Cambridge East Division # 1 has now been received
and a public meeting date should be set to consider
the final plat , for approval , disapproval or return
to the applicant for modification or correction.
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FINAL PLAT JUST MOVED that a public meeting to consider the final
plat of Cambridge East Division # 1 be set for May 3,
1976, Kitto seconded. Motion carried.
Western Farmers Replat. The Western Farmers Replat
has been received and a public meeting should be set
to consider this final plat for approval , disapproval
or return to the applicant for modification or
correction. STORMENT MOVED that a public meeting
be held on May 3, 1976 to consider the Western
Farmers Replat Final Plat, Carey seconded. Motion
carried.
West_Valley Industrial Park. The West Valley
Industrial Park Final Plat has been received and a
public meeting date should be set to consider this
final plat for approval , disapproval or return to
the applicant for modification or correction.
STO,�MENT MOVED that the public meeting to consider
the final plat of West Valley Industrial Park be
set for May 3, 1976, Carey seconded. Motion carried.
HEALTH & Kent-Highlands. Street noted that an EIS hearing
SANITATION was held in Kent regarding the disposition of Kent
Highlands solid waste. It was determined that the
City of Seattle is proposing to build a sanitary
sewer line across the Green River to connect with
the Kent main or the Metro main from the Kent High-
lands sanitary landfill site for Metro solid waste
treatment. Concern was expressed over the odor
coming from the site and it was expected that this
problem would be alleviated.
STREETS Street reported that he had attended the Highway
Department 's budget hearing last week and noted
that the City was fortunate in that all Kent pro-
jects were included on the schedule, with the ex-
ception of the Willis Street East project. He
noted that the Kent projects were scheduled for
1977-1983.
S.W. 43rd/S. 180th Street Project . A letter was
from Warren C. Gonnason, Public Works Director, City
of Renton, noting that the above project was reviewed
at a meeting of the State Economic Authority in
Seattle, regarding the previously authorized EAA 5%
loan of $87,000 which represents the State's matching
25% portion based on a proposed Federal EDA grant of
$348,000. As a result of the meeting, it was deter-
mined that the $87,000 loan has been changed to an
$87,000 grant . MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made
a part of the record, Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
Smith Street Condemnation. It was noted that the
negotiations for acquisition of the property at the
Northwest corner of First and Smith, which are necessary
for the construction of Smith Street have failed to
progress sufficiently to allow the calling for bids.
The City Attorney introduced Ordinance N_o. 1959 pro-
viding for the condemnation and acquisition of certain
land for the purpose of widening and improving Smith
Street and providing for payment for said land.
_ STORMENT MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance 1959,
Kitto seconded. Storment noted that Aquazme was al-
ready in the process of moving from the property in
question. Motion carried.
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TRAFFIC S. 212th - West Valle Highway Traffic Signal . The
final request for Federal funds to assist in the
installation of the improved traffic signal at
S. 212th and West Valley Highway has been completed.
In order to receive these funds, authorization is
required for Mayor Hogan to sign the application
and note thereon that such action has been taken.
Accordingly, MASTERS MOVED that Mayor Hogan be
authorized to sign the State of Washington Depart-
ment of Highways City/County Agreement , Project M-
3080, Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
WATER Mr. and Mrs. Ted Ripley have requested that the
City pay one-half ( 1 /2) of the cost of an 8-inch
water line on S.E. 267th Street to connect the
dead-end line west of 104th Avenue S. with the line
to be constructed in Miles Drake's Eastridge develop-
ment. The abutting property on the north side is
not in Kent, is fully developed and has individual
wells. The estimated City cost is about $6,000.
On the basis that a major purpose of the main is
for fire protection at Scenic Hill Elementary
School , the Public forks & Planning Committee
recommends approval of the request . MASTERS MOVED
that the Ripley request be approved, Johnson seconded.
Motion carried.
Water Rates. It was noted that the Finance Director
gave a report prior to the Council meeting relative
to the proposed new water rates.
Sylvester Water Hook-up Request. A letter has been
received from Duncan Bonjorni , attorney representing
Vincent and Anita Sylvester. Mrs. Sylvester was evi-
dently a share holder in the Hamilton Road Water Co.
which was taken over by the Kent Water Department
several years ago. It will be necessary to review
the original contract and other matters. In accor-
dance with the recommendation of the administration,
KITTO MOVED that the letter of Mr. Bonjorni be re-
ferred to the Director of Public Works and the City
Attorney to prepare a report for the Public Works
Committee, Storment seconded. Motion carried.
REZONE Cestnik. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No.
1958 rezoning certain property from GC (General Com-
mercial ) to MPH (High Density Multiple Family Resi-
dential ) zone as requested by Michael Cestnik. KITTO
MOVED that Ordinance 1958 be adopted, Just seconded.
Motion carried.
CITY SHOPS Pavia. Associated Sand & Gravel Co. , Inc. has
completed the paving of the City Shops project. In
accordance with the recommendation of the Engineer-
ing Department, JUST MOVED that the Associated Sand
& Gravel Co. contract for the City Shops paving pro-
ject be accepted as complete and that after receipt
of the necessary releases from the State, the retain-
age be released. Storment seconded. Motion carried.
BIDS Fertilizer. Three bids were received on April 12,
1976, and Nulife Fertilizer was the apparent low bidder for ten ( 10) tons of fertilizer for park
lawn areas for the year 1976. Bids included an
alternate amount providing for the fertilizer to be
Picked up by the City. In accordance with the re-
commendation of the Park Department, KITTO MOVED to
accept the low alternate bid of Nulife Fertilizer
in the amount of $ 1,974, including tax, to supply
ten tons of fertilizer. Carey seconded. Motion
carried.
BIDS Equipment Rental . Bids for several items were
opened on April 14, and the Equipment mental
Division has recommended acceptance of the
following:
Including
_ Tax
One 1976 Stepside
Ton Pickup $ 4,496.44 Hazlett
One 1976 3/4 ton
Cab & Chassis 4,745.07 Hazlett
Two 1976 Standard
2 Ton Pickups 9,073.51 Hazlett
One 1976 Tractor 3,980.34 Pay Line
One 1976 Motor Grader
(with trade) 33,985.34 Smith Tractor
KITTO MOVED to accept the low bids as listed
above, Carey seconded. Motion carried. In
accordance with the recommendation of the Equip-
ment Rental Division, KITTO MOVED to reject the
only bid received (Valley Pontiac) on the one ion
dump truck, and for a new bid call to be issued.
Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
CENSUS Planning Director Harris has reported that he has
submitted the estimate for the annual census re-
port . It is the Planning Department's estimate
that the population is now 17,635, which is an
increase of 700 over last year. This figure must
be approved by the State Office of Program Planning.
BUILDING CODE A letter was read from John Scherich, Trustee,
Sequoia Baptist Church, requesting a variance
from the City to allow the placement of a mobile
_ home on their church property at 26025 IIOth SE
as living quarters for a new pastor of the church.
STORMENT MOVED that the letter be accepted and
made a part of the record and referred to the Public
Works Committee, Carey seconded. Motion carried.
It was determined by Street that under the new
State law the mobile home must meet the building
code standards, and if it does, committee considera-
tion will not be necessary.
ANNEXATIONS Ofteness. The Council reviewed the Ofteness annexa-
tion petition at the last work session and has
notified Mr. Ofteness that his present application
is unacceptable. KITTO MOVED that this Committee-
of-the-whole decision be made a part of the record,
Storment seconded. Motion carried.
Hill. The Council reviewed the 10% petition of
Harold Hill at the last work session. It was noted
that serious consideration should be given to re-
taining some class VII wetlands in their present
state. Mr. Hill was directed to include within
the 75% petition the provision that the owners of
the property would pay the present excess levy taxes, if
annexed. MASTERS MOVED that a 75% petition of Harold
Hill would be accepted providing it included payment
of present excess levies, Johnson seconded. Motion
carried.
Gail Bakery. A notice of intent to annex an area
near Galls Bakery and including the Grandview School
amounting to 10% of the assessed valuation has been
received and certified. JOHNSON MOVED that a meeting
with the petitioners be held Monday, May 10, at 7:00
p.m. , Storment seconded. Motion carried.
PLEMMONS Plemmons' Kent Hiqhlands #2 Plat . Action on the
proposed Plemmons annexation was tabled until
this Council meeting. One reason was to hear a
report from Don Mirk after he -had attended a
meeting of the Boundary i;eview Board. The re-
port was given at the last work session. Mirk
stated that the meeting confirmed the understand-
ing that there were to be no extensions of service
without annexation. It was noted that the staff
recommendation at the last meeting was that the
request for water service by Plemmons be approved
but that the sewer service request be denied in
accordance with the adopted policy of the City.
It was noted that a petition was received at the
last work session from a portion of the area in-
cluded in the Plemmons annexation that may have
greater than 75% of the assessed value petitioning
for annexation. MASTERS MOVED that receipt of the
petition be recorded and made a part of the record.
Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
A letter was read from Charles Branson, attorney
for Jim Plemmons, clarifying the request for water
and sewer hookup previously made by Mr. Plemmons.
The letter noted that no request is being made for
sewer connection for the Kent Highlands # 1 plat which
property is not owned by Plemmons, but that if the
request is granted this property could be served under
a late comers agreement. The letter further noted
that Mr. Plemmons would have no objection to signing
an agreement with the City as a condition to being
allowed sewer and water hookups. The letter states
that although it is not Plemmons' intention to sell
the property, the agreement would contain a provision
binding subsequent owners to refrain from withdraw-
ing a petition for annexation of the property to the
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City of Kent. MASTE MOVED that the letter be made
a part of the record, Storment seconded. Motion carried.
MASTERS MOVED that the City's present policy be upheld
and that annexation proceedings must occur before ser=
vice can be provided and if the property is annexed
that it be platted according to the City's standards.
Johnson seconded. Plasters clarified that this was
the City policy requiring annexation before water or
sewer service can be provided. Masters noted that it
was her understanding that the plat had not received
final approval from the County, and that certain indi-
viduals had until April 23 to challenge the plat . She
felt that the City should allow the County time to
resolve the problem and that Plemmons should be ad-
vised that City plat standards would have to be com-
plied with if the property became part of the City.
Kitto noted that he would vote against the motion,
and that although we had annexed some property beyond
116th he did not think further annexation was feas-
ible. He opined the City would be making a serious
error by not selling sewer service since our lines
are rightthere, and if Cascade provided the service —
they would collect the fee and then pump through
Kent 's lines. Just noted that although this was con-
trary to the way he had voted in the past, he con-
curred with Kitto. Storment stated that he would also
vote against denial of the service, thus reversing his
stand in prior similar requests, as he felt the City
should be receiving the revenue, rather than allowing
Cascade Sewer District to make the connection and then
pump the sewage back into our lines. He felt that the
additional revenue was needed and could be used to pay
for the line.
ANNEXATIONS Johnson opined that before the Council voted
PLEPMhONS to allow the service to Plemmons it should go
back and change the policy previously adopted
which allowed no utility extensions outside
the City without annexation. Storment pointed
out that the Council had stated that it wanted
to fill in the area from 94th to 116th before
annexing beyond that point, and that considering
this, he felt they were really not going against
t he adopt ed po I i cy.
-- Masters stated that the intent of her motion was
to invoke the jurisdiction of the Boundary Review
Board, which could conceivably resolve the issue.
She noted that the staff recommendation was to
grant water service only and that less than 90
days ago the Council had denied a similar request
in the Scenic Hill area, and could see no reason
for granting a request in the Plemmons area when
we deny similar requests for areas closer by. On
a roll call vote, Masters' motion failed, with
Carey, Just , Kitto and Storment voting nay.
KITTO MOVED to accept the proposal of Mr. Plemmons
requesting water and sewer service without annexa—
tion but subject to Boundary Review Board approval ,
Storment seconded. Masters asked how this motion
was basically different from her motion. Kitto
noted the annexation requirement in Masters' motion,
and waiting for the County decision regarding the
plat . He noted, however, that under his motion,
Boundary Review Board approval was required and he
assumed that if not approved they wouldn' t be able to
use our service anyway. Masters asked if Kitto was
suggesting that we accept the County's platting
standards. Kitto stated he only wanted to sell
sewer service. Just inquired whether this would
include water service also. It was noted that
water service is already available to the property.
Storment stated that water service should not be
taken into consideration because it is already
there.
JOHNSON MOVED to amend the motion to include that
Plemmons will have legal papers drawn up to have
a covenant on the property for annexation which
would be binding on the future owners, Just seconded.
Mirk stated that he had just received Branson's
letter late today and that reference therein relat—
ing to binding future owners to refrain from with—
drawing an annexation petition would not be binding
because they would not have signed the petition.
He also noted that a petition signed now by Plemmons
would become stale in six months. He noted that
any covenant would be binding only on Plemmons.
Mirk opined that the proposed agreement and letter
from Branson might carry some weight with the
Boundary Review Board. Johnson and Just agreed
that the amendment would include the material sub—
mitted by Branson. Mirk determined for Storment
that a bond would bind only Plemmons.
Just determined that if the area was eventually
annexed- to the City and included the 80 homes
which are proposed to be built there it would mean
about 2T million dollars of valuation which would
produce some revenue to the City. On a roll call
vote, the amendment carried, with Kitto and Masters
voting nay.
ANNEXATIONS Masters inquired as to whether the line presently
PLEMMONS on .the property is adequate to provide water ser-
vice for the additional connections proposed.
Ulett determined that the line would have to be
enlarged, and that it is not adequate to serve
that many additional users, although service is on
the property now. Motion carried, with Masters
and Johnson voting nay.
PENAL CODE The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 1960
enacting certain provisions of the Kent Penal Code
and repealing various prior ordinances. KITTO
MOVED that Ordinance '1960 be adopted, Just seconded.
Motion carried.
CLAIMS Elwood Linthicum. A Summons and Complaint served
on the City of Kent and Police Officer David Everett
has been received by the City Clerk and City Attorney.
KITTO MOVED that the Summons and Complaint be for-
warded to the City's insurance carrier, Storment
seconded. It was determined for Johnson that the
complaint was the result of an automobile accident
in which Everett was involved. Motion carried.
Clark/King. A Summons and Complaint from Thomas A.
Clark, Guardian for Keely King, against the City of
Kent has been received by the City Clerk and City
Attorney. JOHNSON MOVED that the Summons and Com-
plaint be forwarded to the City's insurance carrier,
Carey seconded. Mirk noted that the claim was the
result of an autombile accident which occurred on a
dead-end street which had not been signed as such.
Motion carried.
PERSONNEL Approval has been requested to hire the following
relatives of City employees during the sumer of 1976:
I ) Douglas VJilson - Street Department
2) Daniel Youmans - %'Jater Department
Upon Storment 's question, Street determined that
Douglas, Barney VA lson's son, had been employed
during the summer for four or five years by the
City. Daniel , son of Julia Youmans, had been approved
for employment with the City last year, but had
accepted earlier employment elsewhere. KITTO MOVED
that Douglas 'Nilson and Daniel Youmans be authorized
to work for the City during the summer of 1976,
Storment seconded. Motion carried.
LIBRARY BOARD Mayor Hogan has proposed to appoint Ronald D.
Johnson, 3903 Hampton Way, to fulfill the term
of Edwin Johnson on the Library Board. It was
determined that the recommendation of Mr. Johnson
came from the Library Board. JOHNSON MOVED that
the appointment of Ronald D. Johnson be confirmed,
Kitto seconded. Motion carried.
AMERICAN John Long reported to the Council on Kent Bicen-
REVOLUTION tennial activities. He noted that of 5,500 inquiries
BICENTENNIAL sent , I , IIf replies had been received, voicing
COMMITTEE approval of the various future Bicentennial activi-
ties. He further noted that $2,085 had been allo-
cated to the Bicentennial project during the month
of March and an additional $ 131 allowed for two
Kent flags. He noted that $ 1 ,225 had been spent
to date. In regard to the location of the gazebo,
AME I CAN Long reported that some decision should be made
REVOLUTION as to the location at this time. STORMENT MOVED
BICENTENNIAL that the gazebo be placed on the old City Hall
COFMAITTEE site. Masters seconded. Long assured the Council
that this would be a temporary portable structure.
Motion carried.
The Kent Horseshoe Garden Club has made a $200
donation to the Kent Parks Department to finance
a beautification planting area around; the City
Bicentennial CaEendar of Events sign located on
�- the old City Hall site. The money will be added
to the Park Department budget, and the project
completed by the Park Department staff. MASTERS
MOVED that a letter from the Council be sent by
the Mayor to the Garden Club, Carey seconded.
Masters noted that they should be notified
that the gazebo will be placed on this site.
Mayor Hogan stated that this would be done, and
that possibly the calendar of events sign might
be moved. Mtotion carried.
Long further reported that plans were progressing
for the fireworks display for July 4 at the sewer
lagoon site. It was determined that funds to pay
for the fireworks are being raised through the sale
of Bicentennial buttons. Long noted that the Mayor
would receive a resolution from the Washington
State Bicentennial Commission commending the civic-
minded citizens of Kent for their support of the
local Bicentennial projects. He noted that this
was prompted by Kent 's action in returning the
$4,250 grant . Long also reported that Kent was
one of the cities chosen to be visited by the
U.S. Conference of Mayors representatives because
_ of the outstanding Bicentennial activities planned
for the area.
Long presented Mayor Hogan with a Certificate of
Appreciation from the Secretary of State acknow-
ledging the assistance by the members of Washington
Forever Green in the tree planting project . He
noted that the Lions Club has played an active
part in Bicentennial activities and the sale of
the buttons would be conducted in conjunction with
the Meeker Day activities. It was also determined
that the notary Club would be assisting with the
canoe race which is now scheduled for August 15.
MODEL BOAT The Model Boat Yacht Club made a presentation to
YACHT CLUB the Council at the last work session. They are
requesting permission to use the former sewer lagoon
to hold races. STORMENT AAOVED that the Seattle
Model Boat Yacht Club be allowed to use the former
sewer lagoon providing they furnish the necessary
insurance as required by the City Attorney and
obey the rules determined by the Sewer Department.
Upon Masters' question, Street determined that the
banks of the lagoon were stable enough according
to information furnished by Sewer Department Super-
intendent Kristofferson. It was further determined
that the races would be held three or four times
yearly, plus practice sessions. It was suggested
that the Club submit a schedule of events. Motion
carried.
FINANCE Segregation Request. A segregation request has
been received from Century Ist Mortgage & Escrow
Co. for segregation of Assessment #426, in UL1D # I ,
and of Assessment #3, in LID 264. It was noted
that all fees have been paid. STORMENT MOVED
that the segregation requests be approved and the
City Attorney directed to prepare the necessary
resolution, Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
The City Attorney introduced Resolution No. 801 ,
approving the segregation of a certain assessment
levied under LID 262 as requested by Bell—Anderson.
KITTO NOVED for the adoption of .resolution 801 ,
Just seconded. Motion carried.
STORMENT MOVED that the bills received by April 20
and approved by the Finance Committee at its meet—
ing to be held at 8:00 a.m. on April 30, 1976 be
paid. Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
The following claims were approved by the Finance
Comittee at its meeting on April 15, 1976:
Current Expense $ 17,065.02
Parks & Recreation 13,353.76
Library 2,964.29
City Streets 5,666.08
Park Frwd Thrust 2,450.00
Federal Shared Revenue 4,448.94
Reith Rd Ph. I Const . 45, 161 .90
104th Ave. Water Main 302.36
Equipment Rental 1 ,644.43
Hsng & Comm Dvlpmnt 266.00
Firemans Relf & Pnsn 2,269.66
Leoff Disability 1 ,028.24
Sewer 2,463.78 _
Wat er 10,664.65
Garbage 33,929.85
$ 143,678.96
Interest Bearing Warrants
LID 278
Technicolor $ 2.50
Ist American Title Co. 42. 16
$ 44.66
MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:00 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Marie Jens , CMC
City Clerk