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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 05/03/1976 Kent , Washington May 3, 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, McCaughan and Storment , City Administrator Street , City Attorney Mirk, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Ulett , Finance Director Winkle. Also present : Fire Chief Foster, Police Captain Grant , Parks Director Wilson, Planning Commissioner Edmondson, and URS representative Ramsey. Approximately 30 people were in attendance at the meeting. MINUTES KITTO MOVED that the minutes of the meeting of April 19, 1976 be approved as printed, Storment seconded. Motion carried. HEALTH & Sewer Facilities Plan. The Washington State SANITATION Department of Ecology has offered a $5,625 grant ( 15% of the estimated project cost ) to assist in the sewer facilities plan preparation. An addi— tional $28, 125 (75%) is anticipated from the Federal Environmental Protection Agency. Authori— zation to accept the grant is necessary. JOHNSON MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign the grant acceptance, Storment seconded. Motion carried. STREETS Rei th Road & _Mi I i tary No ad Intersection. A letter was read from Willie Bailey, 29806 21st Avenue South, Kent, objecting to the delay in completing this project. It was noted that Uleti had already responded, and his letter was read. MASTERS MOVED to make both letters a part of the record, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Excavation. It was noted that a one—call system is now operating in King County with the costs shared by Washington Natural Gas, Seattle City Light , Puget Sound Power & Light, Pacific North— west Bell and King County. Similar systems in other areas have substantially reduced damages and costs from dig—ups of underground systems. Anyone planning to excavate is urged to telephone the call center. The call center passes the in— formation on to those who are parties to the one— call agreement . The approximately $ 1 ,200 monthly costs are presently shared equally by the five principal parties. Kent and other small agencies can become subse— quent parties to the agreement for a charge of 50 cents per call , with a $5.00 monthly minimum. �• There is not sufficient data to estimate the number of calls which we would receive each month because the center has only operated since about March 15, 1976. The costs of repairing damage from one dig—up could exceed our costs for an entire year 's participation in the agree— ment, however. It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Kent become a subse— quent party to the one—call agreement. STORMENT MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to execute the agreement, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. STREETS Spring Clean—Up. Street reported that Bob Hughes had submitted a break—down on the annual spring cleanup costs for labor and equipment for 1976, together with a comparison for the years 1971- 1975, as follows: 1971 — $6,514.00 1972 — 5,757.00 1973 — 6,070.00 1974 — 5,591 .00 1975 — 9,216.00 1976 — 8,018.60 TRAFFIC Central Avenue Signal_�stem. Kent has been CONTROL offered a $51940 grant from the Washington Urban Arterial Board for preliminary engineer— ing, right—of—way appraisals and environmental impact analysis for our Central Avenue Signal System. After completion of that portion of the work, the City will be eligible for right of way acquisition and construction funding. Upon the recommendation of the administration, MASTERS MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to accept this offer, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. WATER Payment in Lieu of Assessment . It was noted that the payment i;n lieu of assessment for the water mains on 104th Avenue S.E. and S. E. 267th has been established at $9.36 per front foot based on actual and final costs. McCAUGHAN MOVED that this figure be made a part of the record, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Request for Water Service — Sylvester. It was noted that the City Attorney and Director of Public Works have not completed the Syl— vester report . It is expected that it will be ready for the next Council meeting. Request for Water Service — Learned. A letter was read from Harold Learned, 14111 S.E. 260th Street, Kent, requesting service to his property to the north and west of the corner of 118th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 276th Street from a new proposed line in that area. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be referred to the committee of the whole, McCaughan seconded. Notion carried. East _Hill Pump ng Station. -In conjunction with providing power to the East Hill Water Pumping Station, Puget Power has requested an easement for their service facilities. It is the recommendation of the Engineering Department that the easement be granted. CORRECTED ' REFERL,TO JOHNSON MOVED that the Mayor be authorized !�- 'T(o to sign the easement for Puget Power 's MINUTES OF service facilities to the East Hill Water Pump Station, Storment seconded. Motion carried. Request for Water Service — James Buett2_enbach. i A request for City water service has been received from James Buettgenbach, a property owner near Pine Tree Elementary School . JUST MOVED that the request be referred to the Public Works & Planning Committee, Storment seconded. Masters suggested that action on this type of request be tabled until the City's policy is re— examined in order that the decisions rendered would be more consistent . Motion carried, with Masters voting nay. WATER Water Main — S. 200th & 80th Avenue So. Arnold Green and Harold Deutsch, Developers, have completed the construction of 1 ,568 LF of 10" water main on S. 200th and 60th Ave. S. In accordance with the recommendations of the Engineering Department, JOHNSON MOVED that the water main be accepted and the cash bond released, Just seconded. Motion carried. Water Main — Seattle Carbonic_Warehouse. Arnold Green and Harold Deutsch, Developers - of the Seattle Carbonic Warehouse, installed a water main along S. 200th and 80th Avenue S. to service their building. As such, the main is serviceable to other adjacent proper— ties along said streets. The developers have now requested a late comers agreement on said main. The Engineering Department has recom— mended authorization of the agreement and accordingly, JUST MOVED that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the S. 200th and 80th Avenue S. Water Main Late Comers Agreement. Storment seconded. Motion carried. Request for Deferred Payment. Ulett noted a request has been received from Don Wilson for deferred payment in lieu of assessment of $ 1 ,067.04 for the water line serving his newly purchased home at 26604 104th Ave. S.E. Ulett explained that the property is outside the City limits but that the property is served by the Kent Springs Transmission line. He pointed out that it is the City's intent to contact those who are served by the Trans— mission line to give them the option of chang— ing their point of service. MASTERS MOVED that the request be granted subject to the conditions previously adopted, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. FINAL PLATS Western F_arme_rs Replat. A public meeting on the final plat of Western Farmers Replat is scheduled for this meeting. The preliminary plat was approved on March 15, 1976. It was determined that all of the requirements have not as yet been met and upon the recommendation of the City Administrator, MASTERS MOVED that the public meeting for the 'Western Farmers Replat be continued until the next Council meeting, Just seconded. Motion carried. i ion # 1 Final Plat . On Cambridge East Div s J_ November 17, 1975 the preliminary plat of Cambridge East Division # 1 was approved. Planning Director Harris and Public Works Director Ulett concurred that the require— ments have not been met and upon the City Administrator's recommendation, MASTERS MOVED that the public meeting scheduled for tonight be continued until the next Council meeting, Just seconded. Motion carried. FINAL PLATS bVest Va 1 I_ex 1_ndustr i a_I Park. The preliminary plat for west Valley Industrial Park was approved on May 6, 1974. A public meeting to consider the final plat is scheduled for this meeting. Harris and Ulett stated that the requirements have not been met for this plat and Street recommended that the meeting be continued until the next Council meeting. MASTERS SO MOVED, Just seconded. Motion carried. ANNEXATIONS Plemmons. It was noted that the petition signatures for the Plemmons annexation are insufficient in property valuation repre- sented. A substantial group of owners in the portion of the area from 114th Avenue S.E. to 116th Avenue S.E. have asked that the boundaries be reduced to include only their area. The Public Works Department has certified that the signatures on the reduced area exceed the 75% requirement and recommend that the annexation to the smaller area of about 21 acres proceed. JUST MOVED that the annexation of the smaller area is acceptable and that King County Boundary Review Board approval be sought , Storment seconded. On Masters' request , Ulett pointed out the area under consideration for annexation as between 116th S.E. and a point midway between 113th S.E. and 114th S.E. , North of S.E. 256th. He noted that the seven lots on the west side of 114th S.E. had been added because there was a gra- vity flow sewer line on 114th S.E. He noted also that there was an existing sewer line on S .E. 256th running from 114th to 116th. Upon Johnson's question, Street explained that this proposal would not create an "island." Upon A,%cCaughan's question, Ulett noted that it was felt the Boundary Review Board would approve the smaller annexation proposal as 23 of the 36 homes involved have septic tank problems and two of them have been redtagged and cannot be reoccupied. Motion carried. Roberts - Williams. A note of intention to circulate annexation petitions for an area of approximately eight acres located at the southeast corner of 104th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 240th Street has been received and certified as representing more than 10% of the valuation of the property. MASTERS MOVED that the meeting with the initiators be scheduled for 7 o'clock p.m. on May 10, 1976, Kitto seconded. Motion carried. 7.ONING Mortuaries. In accordance with the request of the Council made on February 17, 1976, a report has been made by the Planning Department to the Planning Commission regarding mortuaries. The Planning Commission accepted the report and forwarded it to the Council . MASTERS MOVED that the report be made a part of the record, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. BUILDING At the last Council meeting a request for CODE permission to place a mobile home on the Sequoia Baptist Church property was received and forwarded to the Public '14orks Committee. In the meantime, the Building Director has verified that this particular mobile home does not meet the requirements of our Codes, nor those of Seattle, Bellevue or Renton. A second petition has been received signed by 32 members of the Church asking that this mobile home be allowed and stating that this home is approved by the State of Washington and King County. While the City does not disagree with this contention, the mobile home still does not comply with the require- ments of most communities. At the last meeting the Administrator noted that if the unit complied, the matter would not have to go to Committee. Since the fact that it does not comply has now been determined, the matter will be taken to the Public Works Committee on May 5, 1976. POLICE Out_-of-State Travel Req est. A request has been received from Chief McQuery for auth- orization for Sgt. LaBelle to attend the Western States Crime Intelligence Seminar in Billings, Montana May 16 through 19 at a cost of approximately $225. McCAUGHAN MOVED that authorization be granted for Sgt. LaBelle to attend the said conference, Masters seconded. Motion carried. POLICE At the last work session a detailed report COPM^UNI CATIONS was made concerning the possible consolida- tion of police communications for Auburn, Renton, Tukwila, and Kent. It is believed that sufficient preliminary work has been done to justify intensive staff work to complete a proposal to be submitted to all the governing bodies. It was further deter- mined that the Kenton Council had already taken action on the matter and the matter is being considered by the Auburn Council this date. In accordance with the recommenda- tions of the administration, MASTERS MOVED that the Administrator and sufficient staff time be committed to producing a complete report for consideration by the Council , Johnson seconded. Motion carried. LEAA - Kent Valley Youth Services. A contract has KENT VALLEY been received in accordance with the request YOUTH SERVICES of the Council for an LEAA (Law Enforcement Assistance Administration) grant to cover 900 of the Kent costs of Kent Valley Youth Services. This is a continuation of the present contract and covers the period h%y 1 , 1976 to April 30, 1977. It was noted that the local cost is $ 1 , 175 to match $ 1 , 175 State and $21 , 150 LEAA funds. MASTERS MOVED that this request be tabled, Johnson seconded. Musters stated that the program has been in operation for a year and that she would like to see a report on its operation. At her request Captain Grant explained that a counseling session could be between an individual and a counselor, LEAA - a family group with a counselor, or a group KENT VALLEY of clients with one or more counselors. YOUTH SERVICES Masters questioned whether a specified pro- cedure was followed, and also asked how it was determined when a juvenile has been helped or no longer needed the help of the Kent Valley Youth Services. Grant noted that this would be a decision made by the counselor. Masters questioned whether any records were kept of an individual 's progress and also asked how it was determined whether a particular individual was helped as a result of counseling or as a result of his family, school , church or someone else. Grant noted that when an individual was placed in a counseling situation, the pro- cedure was to go back six months to look for prior involvement, follow through counseling for six months, and further check for an additional six months post- counseling period. He noted that individuals residing in Kent come to the attention of the Kent Police Department and stated that past records show heavy involvement in offenses prior to counseling, then during counseling the offenses are reduced, and are even further reduced after counseling. Masters referred to a news item which she had read which noted that according to KVYS statistics, more than 170 counseling sessions were conducted during the last quarter of the program and that the LEAA records showed that 42 juveniles have been counseled since May, 1975. Masters questioned the figures, noting that if, in fact, only 42 persons have been counseled, then some of them must have been through counseling more than once. Grant acknowledged that this was so. Grant noted that in response to one of Masters' questions it was not possible to identify the source by which an individual had been helped, whether through counseling or a combination of influences. He noted that statistics show a reduction in recidivism due to the program. Plasters stated that this was then not an appropriate way to spend public money. She asked for more data as to how many times individuals returned for counseling, and stated that more informa- tion was needed to justify the expenditure. Grant noted that a more detailed report could be given to the Council . McCaughan noted that it had been some time since a report had been made. Grant noted that the fourth quarter report had been submitted to Winkle and Street on April 14. It was determined that the Council had not received copies of the report through an oversight . Street further noted that if the Council tabled the matter, such action would eliminate the program in Kent entirely as approval had to be obtained by May 10. The motion to table failed, with only Musters voting in favor. LEAA - JUST MOVED that the Council accept the LEAA KENT VALLEY grant application 75-C-0284, Program Area YOUTH SERVICES 75-JS-3, and the Mayor be authorized to sign any necessary documents, and expenditures of the local cash match approved, Carey seconded. It was determined that reports would be made available to the Council in the future. Just noted that the matter had come before the Finance Committee during the past year. Masters stated that she was against this motion, stating that she had no information to substantiate the expendi- ture of money. Motion carried, with Masters dissenting. Street noted that the contract which had just been approved was for the period May I , 1976 through April 30, 1977, and that the City had also been asked to approve a contract at the same time for a similar period from May I, 1977 to April 30, 1978, at an approximate cost of $750 to cover the third year of this three year program. Street further pointed out that the request for approval of the 1976-77 portion should have been received by the City a long time ago but had just now reached us. On McCaughan's question, Street noted that this action would merely indicate that the City proposes to enter into a contract, and that any program could be dropped if the City wished. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the City proposes to enter into a contract with LEAA for the period May I , 1977 through April 30, 1978, with the City's cost to be $750, Carey seconded. Motion carried, with Masters voting nay. KING COUNTY Receipt of the quarterly report submitted TAPE RELIEF by King County Rape Relief was noted. McCAUGHAN MOVED that receipt .of this report be recorded, Masters seconded. Johnson noted that she would like more information, such as the number of people in the community who had been helped, and it was determined that if a more detailed report was desired it would be requested. Motion carried. FIRE Fire Tower. Change Order # 1 from Federal DEPARTMENT Construction Co. has been agreed on by the Contractor and the Fire Department . The following estimated costs will be deleted or changed: 1 . Delete painting $ 1 ,640 2. Delete plumbing 1 ,930 3. Delete flood lights on roof 645 4. Change roof from steel to wood _ 987 Total Reduction $5,202 STORMENT MOVED that Change Order # 1 of Federal Construction Co. be approved, Johnson seconded. Chief Foster noted that the Department will have to buy some paint. Motion carried. FIRE InterIocaI Agreement _Emer eenc�Medica_I DEPAr�TMENT Services. Receipt was noted of an inter— local agreement to combine the municipali— ties of Renton, Kent , and Tukwila, and Fire Districts 10, 20, 25 and 40 into one district to be known as District 5. Under this proposal , Valley General Hospital will dispatch intensive care units within the district. The financing of this service will be by King County and the City is not being asked to finance any portion of the service at the present time and may withdraw upon 30 days notice. JOHNSON MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign the said agreement, Masters seconded. In response to McCaughan's question, Fire Chief Foster noted that the County was divided into six service areas for Medic I—type service. He noted he had been authorized by the City to represent them at their meetings to discuss the proposal . He noted that this was one of the steps toward a Medic—I program. McCaughan also questioned whether this would be a step toward eliminating our own Fire Department 's aid program. Foster stated this was not so, and noted further that the Department 's education programs for the public would be continued. The Department would continue to run the aid cars and engines and the hospital would run the Medic-1 portable emergency room. He noted that II paramedics and a super— visor would be hired by the hospital , with the County to finance the program at $ 1 .50 per person within the area covered. Upon Just 's question, Foster — stated that City taxes would not be involved and that the area served would be within the hospital district, which has funds available from other sources such as bond issues. It was determined that the agreement could be cancelled on 30 days's written notice. Johnson questioned whether this would extend the boundaries of the hospital taxing dis— trict. Foster noted that although the West Hill was not presently taxed for the hospital , it was taxed by the County. Foster noted that the new personnel would be taking over for some of the City's own people, but that the new personnel would have many more hours of training than our people have had. Foster stated that he had attended meetings on this proposal for over a year and Just confirmed that several reports had been made to the Finance Committee. Masters noted this particular service is one that the citizens have declared that they want . Motion carried. FIRE HYDRANT Variance 4tequest . A request has been i ORDINANCE received from the Stanley Garage Door Company for a variance from the Fire Hydrant ordinance. A recommendation from Fire Chief Foster was given to the Council members, stating that a variance should be granted by the Council with the follow— ing stipulations: FIRE HYDRANT 1 ) That a 10" main be installed as pro- ORDINANCE posed on the site plan from the City's new proposed main that will be extended across Kent Memorial Park to Central Avenue North from the existing 16" main east of the Park. 2) That it be installed 45 calendar days from the time the City's main is in- stalled and accepted by the City, instead of 90 days as proposed. 3) That a Guaranty Bond be posted as recommended by the City Attorney and Public Works Director . The reasons for the granting of the variance as stated by Foster are as follows: I . This would not gain any more water flow at the site at this time until the larger main is installed. 2. Connecting at this time to the 6" main would require a 6 x 10 increaser which would be of no use when the larger main is installed. 3. It would require 2 street cuts if it were installed now and only one if connected when the larger main is installed, which would be an inconveni- ence to the public using Central Avenue North to make an extra street cut. It was noted that as the ordinance is written now, a building permit cannot be issued until a fire hydrant has been installed. MASTEiIS MOVED that the variance be granted in accordance with the recommendations of Fire Chief Foster and upon the posting of a bond in accordance with the recommendations of the City Attorney and Public Works Director, Storment seconded. Motion carried. PARKS & Proposed Soccer Field Site. The Parks & RECREATION Recreation Director presented a proposal for a soccer field site at the South end of the future park & ride lot to the Council committee on April 28 and to the Park Board this afternoon. It was noted that the development could be done "in house" and the costs would be minimal . Authorization is requested for the City Attorney to prepare a document similar to that used to allow permissive use of the Milwaukee right of way. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a permissive use document for the south end of the proposed Kent Park & Ride lot, Carey seconded. It was determined that parking would be avail- able at the North end of the lot. Masters questioned how much it would cost to pre- pare and maintain the property for use as a soccer field. Wilson noted that the Equipment Rental Department would be doing the work and that grass seed would cost about $500. Wilson pointed out that the area would provide four large size soccer fields. Upon Johnson's question, Wilson PARKS & confirmed that this would not be an addi- RECREATION tional item to the budget. Upon StormentIs question as to whether the field would be restricted to use by Kent Parks & Recreation programs, Wilson noted that Kent Parks & Recreation would be in charge of scheduling. Upon Storment 's further question, it was determined that use of the four fields by the Parks Department would leave other fields available to such groups as Wash- ington State Soccer. Motion carried. East Hill Community Hall Site. The Parks & Recreation Director has had three local real estate agents review the East Hill Community Hall site. It is their direction that the City should set a minimum price of $2 per square foot to be considered in sealed bids. It is also recommended that the bid include a requirement that the building be removed within six months. It was noted that this is necessary because a portion of the building is in public r i ght-of--way. A letter from Lila Casady, Secretary of the East Hill Community Organization, Inc. , was read by the Clerk, noting that the history of the background and circumstances under which the building passed from the hands of the East Hill Community Club to the City showed that the land and hal ► were donated for the use of the citizens with the stipulation that it NEVER BE SOLD. JUST MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the record, Storment seconded. Motion carried. Mayor Hogan noted that this letter was introduced at the Park Board meeting this afternoon, and that members of the East Hill Community Organization, Inc. were in attendance tonight . Wilson was asked to give some background information. He noted that in 1970 the East Hill Community Club turned the building over to the City for community use. He pointed out that a slice of the property had already been sold to the State Highway Department, which actually included a portion of the building. He noted that the Parks Department had told the Club that they would maintain the build- ing and keep it in public use for as long as possible. He stated further that the minutes of the Club show that it was under- stood that if the building was ever sold that the proceeds should be utilized to purchase another meeting place within the East Hill community, and that the Parks Department had so agreed. Wilson stated that there was no such restriction on the deed. The Fire Department has declared the building a hazard, and it has been determined that it would cost $ 10,000- $ 15,000 to bring the building up to stand- ard. He said that the Parks Department hopes to be able to reinvest the proceeds of the sale in a meeting place for the East Hill community. PARKS & Mayor Hogan noted that the matter had been RECREATION discussed at the Park Board meeting this afternoon with members of the East Hill Community Organization, Inc. , and it was generally agreed that due to the poor condi— tion of the building, it should be torn down, and replaced with a suitable meeting place to be used by East Hill county residents as well as by City groups. Just noted Wilson's use of the word should, as underlined above, and questioned whether the word would ought to be substituted. Wilson stated that there was no solid restric— tion, that this was a part of the Club's minutes only, and the Club could not tell the Council what to do. Just stated that such a meeting facility was needed on the East Hill and that the Council should show that the motion contains the provision that the proceeds of the sale would be used for that purpose. Wilson concurred that the Park Board was of the same opinion. Masters asked for the City Attorney's opinion, and Mirk stated that the City has the right to dispose of the property, and further, that it was his opinion that when the City accepted the building they agreed that if it was sold the proceeds would be used to establish a comparable building in the East Hill area. He stated that to do otherwise would be a breach of faith. He noted that the City was at this time attempting to quiet title on a portion of the adjacent land, so clear title has not been secured as yet . Mirk clarified for N"r. Casady that there were no restrictions on the deed, that the stipulations regarding the proceeds from the sale of the building were contained in the minutes of the East Hill Community Club at the time the property was given to the City. W. Casady noted that the East Hill Organization had been accumulating funds to build a meeting place and now had $5,000 for that purpose. He suggested that the Organization invest these funds with the proceeds from the sale to provide another meeting place on East Hill , and that the City and the Organization work together on this. JUST MOVED that sealed bids of not less than $2.00 per square foot be received by the City Clerk to sell the East Hill Community Hall site, with provision that the building be removed within six months and that the proceeds go into a fund to be used to provide a like facility on East Hill . Johnson seconded. Wilson noted that he would estab— lish a July 30 cut—off date for meetings held in the building. Upon Storment 's question he stated that the scheduled meetings would be relocated and that there was a possibility that he would have a building then. Just noted that the Mayor had included a facility on East Hill as one of the items which might be considered for the proposed bond issue. Motion carried. KENT COMMONS Wallace Murray Property. The Wallace Murray Company has accepted the proposal to se I their property to the City. Our option will expire August 20, 1976, so a final decision by the Council must be made by that date. Bond_Comm i t t ee. Mayor Hogan reported that the Bond Committee had met in April on the 22nd and 29th and had reviewed the funding of Phase IA and IB. She reported that the proposed schedule of meeting dates was — scheduled as follows: August 9 — Report to Council on items to be contained in the bond issue. August 16 — Ask for Council to authorize a public hearing. August 23 — Public hearing Sept. 7 — Council action to place issue on November ballot . Nov. 2 — General Election date. In regard to Phase 2, the Mayor noted that the consultant would give a report to the Council on June 28. She noted that the Committee would be contacting as many organi— zations as possible to determine which issues the community would like added to the bond issue. Among some of the items which might be added: 1 ) Enlargement of the soccer field at Glenn Nelson Park 2) Lights at Russell Road Park. 3) Additional parking at Senior Center _ 4) Facility to replace the East Hill Community Hall 5) Development of park site at the Kent— Highlands fill site at Midway. The Mayor stated that the next meeting of the Bond Committee would be held on May 13 at 4:00 p.m. and she encouraged attendance. A letter was read from Ann E. Dona expressing her opposition to the whole idea of the Kent Commons, questioning the need for such a facility, and urging the Council not to vote for the project simply because some Federal money was available. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted and a copy provided to all individuals serving on any committee working to make this facility a reality, Storment seconded. Motion carried. SATURDAY Citizen's Band for Common Court. Masters MARKET noted that Eric Olson was in attendance and was seeking Council support for the Citizens Bank for Common Courtesy to sell booster buttons at the Saturday Market . Masters explained that the sale of the buttons was to raise approximately $ 1 ,400 to help pay the cost of erecting the Bicentennial monu— ment markers in the area. It was pointed out by Masters that the Saturday Market has regulations prohibiting the sale of any item SATURDAY that is not handmade or home grown. MASTERS MARKET MOVED that the Council give their support to the request of the Citizens Band for Common Courtesy, McCaughan seconded. Upon McCaughan's question, Olson noted that the Bicentennial Committee had given approval to their proposed project, and Jim Conley confirmed this from the audience. Olson noted that one of the CBCC members will be making the buttons in his home for sale so this perhaps would classify the button as handmade item. Masters noted that it was the intent of her motion to let the Saturday Market make the decision themselves and that her motion was merely to indicate the Council 's support of this project. Wilson noted that the Saturday Market Committee would be meeting on Thursday at 8:00 p.m. so the Committee could be made aware of the Council 's action at that time. Motion carried. MEEKER DAYS The Meeker Days Committee has requested four items from the Council , each of which were approved last year. The items requested are as follows: 1 ) Suspend the requirements for Kent Business License for the Street Fair. 2) Suspend the requirement for building per- mits for any temporary building projects. 3) Supply extra garbage service and receptables for the four days of the celebration. 4) Approve amusement game-type gambling for the carnival , Ray Barber Amusements. ( it is now a requirement of the State Gambling Commission that the administra- tion of a municipality give its approval before amusement games, such as throwing coins on a plate, throwing darts at balloons, etc. , can be carried out . ) In addition, the following activities will occur : Street Fair - July 22 to 25 inclusive Art Show - on the old City Hall lot or in a vacant building all four days. Hot Air Balloon Ascensions - Borden Field and Russell Road Park Antique Car Show - Borden Field on July 24 or July 25 Square Dance - on Meeker between Ist and 2nd on July 23 Street Dance - on 2nd between Meeker and Gowe on July 24. The One Reel Vaudeville Show - on July 23 6:30-8:00 p.m. on 2nd from Gowe to Meeker Parade - Sunday, July 25. It was noted that all the activities that require City participation have been cleared . by the various departments. MASTERS MOVED that approval be given to the Meeker Days proposal and that the requests included above be authorized, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. PROCLAMATION Lml 1 offer Day. A proclamation was read by Mayor Hogan declaring May 14, 1976 as Employer Day in conjunction with the Washington State Employment Services' new division called Job Service. SUBURBAN MAYORS Mayor Hogan noted that the Suburban Mayors ASSOCIATION Association would be meeting in Des Moines at the Windjammer Restaurant on May 5 and any councilpersons wishing to attend should contact either the Mayor or Mr. Street for reservations. COUNCIL Special Meeting. The Mayor stated that a _ special meeting of the City Council will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 10, to consider the water bond proposal and the related ordinance. FINANCE VJater Rates. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 1961 , amending Ordinance 1776, and establishing new water rates. JUST MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance 1961 , Carey seconded. Motion carried. Se reoat i on_ kequest s - LID 255 and ULID #1 . It was noted that a segregiation request has been received from Coldwell Banker Escrow for segregation of assessment # 13-1 , LID 255, and of Assessment #380-1 , ULID #1 . All the fees have been paid. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the segregation requests be approved and the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary resolution, Carey seconded. Motion carried. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the bills received on or before May 5, 1976 and approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting to be — held at 8:00 a.m., May 14, 1976 be paid, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. The following claims were approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting on April 30, 1976: Current Expense $ 51 , 188.39 Parks & tRecreation 16,362.45 Library 8.65 City Streets 4,297. 15 Federal Shared Revenue 291 .40 East Valley Construction 421. 13 So. 180th (WVH - EVH) - 570.51 East Hill Booster Pump 269.25 Equipment mental 3,053. 12 Employee Retirement Fund 697.71 Firemans Relief & Pension 2, 105.41 Leoff Disability 4,001 .85 ULID # 1 2.81 Sewer 47,290.95 %1�a t er 8, 173.83 Garbage 410_70 $ 139, 145.31 MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Jensen, CMC City Clerk