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Kent, Washington
December 6 , 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 Storment, City Administra-
tor Street, City Attorney Mirk, Planning Director Harris, Public
Works Director Ulett and Finance Director Winkle. Councilperson
Just was absent. Also present: City Treasurer Drotz, Parks
Director Wilson, and Assistant Fir Chief meeting.
Approximately
50 people were in attendance e
MINUTES KITTO MOVED that the minutes of the meeting
ted,
held November 15 , 1976 be approved as printed,
Storment seconded. Motion carried.
STREETS Smith Street Improvement. The Public Works &
Planning Committee has reviewed the additional
expense of $13 , 892 . 89 requested by Pacific
Paving Co. , Inc. for extra work resulting from
1) unforeseen obstructions and 2) adjustment
of water mains. The Committee recommended
approval of the request. JOHNSON MOVED that
Change Order #1 in the amount of $13 , 892 . 89
be approved, Masters seconded. In response
to Masters' question, Ulett noted that several
obstacles had been encountered during the
street construction project which were not
anticipated but which have now been resolved.
Ulett determined for Mayor Hogan that the
project was still within the budgeted amount.
Motion carried.
PLATS Randall Park Division '#l. The Engineering
Department has received the Bill of Sale and
Warranty Agreement for the sanitary sewers
(including the off-site drains, water mains,
streets and sidewalks) which were constructed
in conjunction with the development of the
plat of Randall Park Division #1. The monumenta-
tion has not been completed but is covered by
the plat bond. The Engineering Department
recommends acceptance of the Bill of Sale
and Warranty Agreement. Accordingly, McCAUGHAN
MOVED that the Ctiy accept the Bill of Sale
and Warranty Agreement for the plat of Randall
Park Division #1 for those improvements described
thereon. Storment seconded. Motion carried.
Cecelia Hills Plat. The Bill of Sale and
Warranty Agreement for the sanitary sewers,
storm drains, water mains and streets which
were constructed in conjunction with the
development of the plat of Cecelia Hills
has been received by the Engineering Depart-
ment. The sidewalks and monumentation have
not been completed but are covered by the
plat bond. In accordance with the recommenda-
tions of the Engineering Department, MASTERS
MOVED that the City accept the Bill of Sale _
and Warranty Agreement for the plat of Cecelia
Hills for those improvements described thereon.
Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
SALE OF CITY Power Transformers. Puget Sound Power &
PROPERTY Light Co. has transmitted an offer to pur-
chase power transformers owned by the City
of Kent Water and Sewer Departments. The
purchase will include 15 transformers cur-
rently owned by the City for a purchase price
of $3 , 847 . 30 , including sales tax. KITTO
MOVED that the City accept the offer to pur-
chase the aforementioned power transformers
owned and currently in use by the Water and
Sewer Departments , with credit from the sale
to be receipted into the Water and Sewer
Department funds. Storment seconded. Motion
carried.
WATER At the last work session, a request from the
Water Department to purchase an earth com-
$1 , 000-$1 , 500 , with such
pactor at a cost of
funds coming from the 1976 budget, was reviewed.
The requested earth compactor is to replace
a 1964 unit which cannot be repaired.
Approval of the budget transfer was recommended.
Accordingly, JOHNSON MOVED that after receipt
of quotations and determination of the purchase
price of the earth compactor, a budget transfer
in the Water Department 1976 budget be approved.
Kitto seconded. Motion carried.
PARKS & Russell Road Park. Notification has been
RECREATION received that King County has allocated the
sum of $100 , 000 toward the Russell Road Park.
At the present moment the Park Board and
Council Park Committee are in a state of
change and the Parks Department has, therefore,
submitted a proposal for consideration. It
is suggested that this proposal of a matching
funds project to develop Phase 2 of the Rus-
sell Road Park be considered at a workshop
session in the near future. In accordance
with this suggestion, MASTERS MOVED that the
matter be referred to the Council Park Com-
mittee for consideration at its December 8
8 : 15 a.m. meeting, and that the Board of Park
Commissioners be so advised. Masters noted
that since there are only two members presently
serving on the Park Board she felt it was
appropriate for the Council Park Committee
to consider the matter. Motion carried.
Parks & Recreation Committee. McCaughan
noted that the Parks and Recreation Committee
had met with the Mayor and other City officials
and the Park Board members recently and had
discussed strengthening the Park Board and
perhaps doing away with the Council Parks &
Recreation Committee. It was suggested that
the Park Board may be more effective by
meeting twice monthly. McCaughan further
noted that the vacancies on the Park Board
would have to be filled before any definite
action could be taken.
Meeker Street Bike Trail Underpass. Bids
were opened on November 24 , 1976 for construc-
tion of the Meeker Street Bike Trail Underpass ,
as follows :
t ,
PARKS &
BIDDER AMOUNT
RECREATION 9 , 348 . 98
10 , 756 . 07
1
Doolittle Construction $
Moss Const. Inc.
Skip Jacobson Construction 13 , 327 . 83
1,756241. 07
96
D. L. Hopkins, Inc.
Joint Venture , Inc. 13 , 570 . 25
McCAUGHAN MOVED that the best bid of Doolittle
Construction in the amount of $9 , 348 . 98 be
accepted, Carey seconded. Motion carried.
KITTO MOVED that Federal Revenue Sharing
funds in the amount of $2 , 500 be allocated
to this project, McCaughan seconded. Motion
carried.
KENT Referendum 29 Funds. Notice has been received
COMMONS confirming the financing of Phase lA of the
Kent Commons by Referendum 29 funds in the
amount of $448 , 500 . It will be necessary
for the Mayor to be authorized to sign a
contract within one year of November 9 ,
1976 . At the workshop to be held January
10 , 1977 , a review of this funding will be
made . A representative from the Department
of Social & Health Services will be in
attendance.
KITTO MOVED that notification of Referendum
29 funding in the amount of $448 , 500 for
Phase lA of Kent Commons has been received,
Johnson seconded. Motion carried, with
Storment voting nay.
METRO PARK & A contract has been received from Metro
RIDE LOT authorizing use of the south end of the Kent
Park and Ride lot for recreational purposes.
In connection with this contract, it is pro-
posed to exchange a portion of Lincoln Avenue
so that an eventual flyer bus stop may
constructed. The City Attorney has approved
the contract and the property exchange as to
form. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Mayor be
authorized to sign the contract and quit
claim deed, and for the City to accept Metro' s
deed which completes the exchange. Carey
seconded. Motion carried.
Mayor Hogan noted that at the last Metro meet-
ing it was reported that the contract for the
Metro Park and Ride Lot should be let in January
with the opening of the lot hopefully scheduled
for September, 1977 .
CIVIL SERVICE Mayor Hogan reminded the Council that December
COMMISSION 6 is the last day for submittal of names for
consideration for appointment to fill the
vacancy existing on the Civil Service Commis-
sion.
ANNEXATIONS Coppo. A 10% petition requesting annexation
of certain property adjacent to the northeast
City limits has been received. MASTERS MOVED
that receipt of the Coppo 10% annexation
petition be acknowledged and that a meeting
with the property owners be held at 7 : 30 p.m.
on December 13 , 1976. Carey seconded. Motion
carried.
ANNEXATIONS Island Annexation. A letter from Edmund
Ullrich addressed to the Council, together
with a copy of his letter to the Kent News
Journal, regarding the circulation of a
new petition for the "Island" annexation
was read. MASTERS MOVED that the letter
be made a part of the record, Kitto seconded.
Upon Masters' question, Street stated that
he would respond to the Ullrich letter.
Motion carried.
Gai ' s. A 75% annexation petition of 13 . 24
acres adjacent to the northwest corner of the
City has been received and verified. The ori-
ginal 10% petition was for 92 acres. Public
Works Director Ulett commented that this
annexation was discussed briefly at a Public
Works Committee meeting some time ago. He
suggested that the matter be referred to a
Council workshop for further clarification
before any action is taken to approve the
annexation and submit it to the King County
Boundary Review Board. In response to
Storment' s question, Ulett determined that
the matter could be referred to the Public
Works & Planning Committee. MASTERS SO MOVED,
Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
HEALTH & Horseshoe Acres Storm Water Pumping Station.
SANITATION It was noted that the bid opening for equip-
ment installation for the Horseshoe Acres
Pumping Station has been delayed to December
10, 1976 .
METRO Water Quality. A letter from Carl A. Johansen,
Clerk of the Metro Council, was read announc-
ing a special workshop for local elected
officials sponsored by Metro' s Water Quality
Committee. The workshop will be held at the
Doubletree Inn at Southcenter on December
15 ,
1976, from 8 : 30 a.m. to 1 : 30 p.
m. MASTERS
MOVED that the letter be made a matter of
record, Storment seconded. Motion carried.
BIDS Equipment Rental . Bids were received on
November 24 , 1976 for the purchase of one
cab and chassis by the Equipment Rental
Division as follows:
Bidder Bid, including tax
Bill Hazlett Chevrolet $5 ,156. 60
State Bid (Including neces-
sary options and addition
of power take-off unit and
labor to install) 5 , 303 . 10
Bowen Scarff Ford 5 ,451. 96
Tom Matson Dodge 5 , 517 . 89
Valley Pontiac 5, 586 . 20
KITTO MOVED that the best bid of Bill Hazlett
Chevrolet for one (1) ton cab and chassis in
the amount of $5 , 156 . 60 be accepted, Storment
seconded. Motion carried.
BIDS The second item for which bids were received
was a 7-gang tractor mower. Only one bid was
received as follows:
Bidder Amount
Turf & Toro $11, 540 . 93
However, two comparative bids were reviewed.
Since this item was to be financed by Federal
Revenue Sharing funds, for which $10 , 000 had
been allocated, a change in allocation is
necessary.
JOHNSON MOVED that the best bid of Turf & Toro
in the amount of $11 , 540 . 93 be accepted,
Masters seconded. Motion carried.
MASTERS MOVED that the Federal Revenue Sharing
allocation to this purchase be increased by
$1, 540 . 93, Kitto seconded. In response to
Masters ' question, Street determined that
there is approximately $500 , 000 remaining in
Federal Revenue Sharing funds.
FEDERAL Street reported that the public hearing on
REVENUE expenditures from Federal Revenue Sharing
SHARING Funds would be held on December 20 , 1976 at
8 : 00 p.m.
STREET Willis Street. The City Administrator reported
VACATION that Mr. Williams, who represents the property
owners seeking vacation of a small portion of
Willis Street, has requested that he be given
an additional 60-day time extension to complete
acquisition of land necessary to make the
exchange of properties required for the street
vacation. KITTO MOVED that the request be
granted, Storment seconded. Motion carried.
POLICE A letter was read from L. R. Baldyga of Renton
commending Officer Randee Kerns for his out-
standing assistance at the time of Mr. Baldyga ' s
recent automobile accident. MASTERS MOVED
that the letter be made a matter of record,
McCaughan seconded. Motion carried.
FIRE A letter addressed to Chief Foster from Lynne
Kays, Coordinator , Child Development Center,
Highline Community College was read. The
letter expressed thanks to Steve Svenvold
of the Kent Fire Department for a program
recently presented by him. MASTERS MOVED
that the letter be made a part of the record,
Carey seconded. Motion carried.
KING COUNTY A letter was read from the Membership Chairman
HEALTH of the King County Health Planning Council,
PLANNING inviting a representative of the Suburban
COUNCIL Mayors ' Association to become a member of the
35-person Board. The letter noted that the
Puget Sound Health Systems Agency has been
designated the agency responsible for health
planning in Northwest Washington and KCHPC is
the King County affiliate of this group.
The letter further requested that the name
of the representative be submitted by January
10 , 1977 . STORMENT MOVED that the letter be
made a part of the record, Masters seconded.
KING COUNTY Masters noted that she had attended meetings
HEALTH of the KCHPC while they were reviewing their
PLANNING by-laws and commented that a problem seems
COUNCIL to exist whereby elected officials who were
to serve on the Board did not attend the
meetings but sent a staff member in their
place. She suggested that this might be a
consideration when the Suburban Mayors
Association makes its appointment. Motion
carried.
TRAFFIC No Parking Zones. Ord. No. 2007 was introduced
by the City Attorney, consolidating the "no
parking" zones into one ordinance and repeal-
ing Ordinance No. 1956 . In addition to the
"no parking areas" previously established,
the ordinance provides that parking be pro-
hibited on both sides of 104th Ave. S.E. from
S .E. 236th Place to S.E. 240th Street and on
the west side of East Valley Highway from S.
192nd St. to a point 370 ' south of S. 194th
Street. It was noted that this is in accord-
ance with a request by the Traffic Engineer
which was reviewed by the Public Works Com-
mittee. KITTO MOVED for the adoption of
Ordinance No. 2007 , Johnson seconded. Mirk
determined for Storment and Masters that signs
have not as yet been placed in the areas
referred to. Motion carried.
REZONE National Construction Company. The City Attorney
introduced Ordinance No. 2006 providing for the
rezone requested by National Construction Company
for property located at approximately 23011
Military Road S. from CC (Community Commercial)
to HC (Highway Commercial) . KITTO MOVED that
Ordinance No. 2006 be adopted, Storment seconded,
motion carried.
P A L Company. The hearing on the PAL Company
rezone request was held at the last Council
meeting and the City Attorney directed to pre-
pare an ordinance granting the requested rezone
from HC (Highway Commercial) to M-3 (General
Industrial) for the property located at 22225
East Valley Highway. MASTERS MOVED that the
Council reconsider the matter, Johnson seconded.
Mayor Hogan explained that opponents of this
rezone, several of whom were in attendance at
this Council meeting, had appeared at the Plan-
ning Commission hearing and felt that they had
prevailed when the Planning Commission denied
the request for the rezone. At the public
hearing held by the Council, the Planning Com-
mission decision was reversed and the rezone
request granted. Mirk stated that reconsideration
of the matter would necessitate reopening
the Council public hearing, setting the date
for the public hearing and readvertising the
same. Masters commented that she was not
prepared to vote for passage of the ordinance
.at this time, although she had voted to reverse
the decision of the Planning Commission.
The motion to reconsider the matter carried.
Street opined that the matter could not be
heard because of the time factor involved.
Mirk pointed out that notice of the hearing
would have to be published 10 days before the
date set for the hearing. MASTERS MOVED that
the public hearing on the P A L Company rezone
Y
REZONE matter be scheduled for January 3 , 1977 , Carey
seconded. Masters pointed out that this action
by the Council then reopens the hearing and
those interested parties would be entitled to
speak again on the rezone issue. It was deter-
mined for Kitto that a letter would be sent to
the applicant for the rezone, the P A L Company,
notifying them of the new hearing. Motion
carried.
COMPREHENSIVE The first of two scheduled public hearings on
PLAN Kent' s new Comprehensive Plan is scheduled for
this meeting. The Planning Commission completed
their hearings on the Plan on September 8 , 1976
and recommended approval. Three workshop sessions
have been held by the Council to consider the
Plan. The primary function of this hearing is
to receive public input. The Mayor opened the
public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan, in-
cluding the Final Environmental Impact Statement,
as requested by Planning Director Harris.
Mr. G. B. Ward of Seattle addressed the Council
and questioned two items appearing on page 25
of the Plan, Economic Element, under Goal No. 1,
which states: Promote diverse industrial develop-
ment in industrially developed areas. Mr. Ward
referred specifically to Policy 2 and Policy 5.
Regarding Policy 2 , "Promote industrial subdivi-
sions. " , Harris explained that this policy state-
ment refers basically to larger parcels of land
in the Valley. He noted that there had been
at least three industrial subdivisions in the
Valley and the result has been a more satisfactory
method of development for all concerned.
Referring to Policy 5, "Review the zoning of
all unused industrially classified land to
determine the desirability of the industrial
zoning classifications. " , Harris pointed out
this policy statement merely provides for a
review of the zoning from time to time and if
a change is deemed necessary, the Planning
staff could make such a recommendation. He
added that the Planning Commission was insistent
upon the use of the word "review. "
There were no further comments and no corres-
pondence. STORMENT MOVED that the hearing be
continued until December 20 , 1976 , Kitto
seconded. In response to Masters ' question,
Harris stated it would be appropriate to
comment on the Final Environmental Impact
Statement at the continued public hearing.
Harris added that copies of the Comprehen-
sive Plan and the Final Environmental
Impact Statement were available to those
wanting copies. Motion carried.
PRELIMINARY Britt Smith Replat Preliminary Plat. The
PLAT public meeting on the Britt Smith Replat
Preliminary Plat is scheduled for this
meeting. At the last Council meeting when
the date for this hearing was set, it was
noted that Mr. Smith was appealing one of
the Planning Commission requirements. A
letter of appeal was directed to the Council
in accordance with the provisions of the
Subdivision Code. According to the City
Attorney, all requirements have now been
met and the appeal may be heard. The Mayor
opened the public meeting on the appeal.
PRELIMINARY Planning Director Harris pointed out the
PLAT location of the plat, noting that it consisted
of four lots on a five-acre tract, on the
north side of S.E. 256th Street east of
Kent-Meridian High School and just north
of the intersection of 101st Ave. S.E. &
S.E. 256th St.
At the Planning Commission hearing, the
following Public Works Department recommenda-
tions were considered:
1) Provide utility easement across Lot 3 for
the sanitary sewer and for the water line
and storm sewer if they cross the lot.
2) Furnish preliminary plans showing water
and sewer routing for Lots 2 and 3 , obtain
Engineering Department approval of them,
and provide private or public easements
as necessary for that service.
3) Review access to Lots 2 and 3 . If Section
3. 1. 8 of the Subdivision Code applies
and 'Each lot must front upon a public
street or road, ' provide a method of
meeting that requirement, with the loca-
tion, width and configuration of the
access street to be approved by Traffic
Engineering.
4) If Section 3. 1. 8 does not apply, rework
the private access easement to provide
adequate access to Lot 3 (the proposal
does not provide sufficient turning
space) and prohibit parking in the
easterly twenty feet of Lot 1. The
latter subject was discussed with Mr.
Bob Kaczor at the time of the Sambo ' s
development on Lot 1 . Traffic Engi-
neering urges that the access be moved
twenty feet easterly from the location
shown. "
The Planning Department recommended that the
application be approved with Conditions 1 , 2
and 4 as specified by the Public Works Depart-
ment.
Harris pointed out that it was Condition #3
of the Public Works Department that was being
appealed by Mr. Smith. Ulett clarified that
condition #3 was dependent on the interpreta-
tion of the Code as to whether the lots must
front on a public street. He noted that it
was never the intent of the Public Works Depart-
ment to state that there must be a street to
the two back lots. He further explained that
they could see no public need for such a street
and explained that if such a street were put
in it would result in additional expense to
the City for maintenance and upkeep. Respond-
ing to Mayor Hogan' s question, Ulett noted
that if the street were extended to the two
lots in question, it would be a dead-end street.
PRELIMINARY In accordance with the City Attorney' s recom-
PLAT mendation, the letter of appeal from Britt
Smith was read into the record. MASTERS MOVED
that the Council note receipt of the letter
and that it was made a part of the record
during the hearing. Storment seconded.
Motion carried.
McCAUGHAN MOVED that the hearing be closed,
Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
MASTERS MOVED that the appeal be approved and
the public hearing on the Britt Smith Replat
Preliminary Plat be held December 20 , 1976,
Carey seconded. In response to Kitto, Ulett
determined that this motion was in accordance
with his recommendations. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL A letter was read from Mark A. Cook, Secretary,
Washington Finance Officers Association,
announcing that Margaret Drotz has been
elected First Vice-President of the Associa-
tion for the 1976-77 year. MASTERS MOVED that
the letter be made a matter of record and
congratulations extended to Mrs . Drotz .
Motion carried.
BUDGET The public hearing on the 1977 budget was
opened by Mavor Hoqan. Citv Administrator
Street presented the budget, pointing out
specifically that each Department budget
was assigned to a Council committee for
review, with staff available for clarifica-
tion. He noted that the committee held
public meetings on each budget and citizens
participated in these discussions. Upon
completion of the reviews, a written recom-
mendation was given to the Finance Committee.
Street reviewed the various sources of revenue
expected to be received during the ensuing
year, noting that the total general fund of
$5, 003 ,476 for 1977 shows a reduction of 1%
over the 1976 figure. He noted further
that the reduction of service capability
is greater because of inflationary costs
of 6% and salary adjustments of 5 1/2% plus
1 1/2% medical insurance costs are included.
He pointed out that almost all capital out-
lay has been removed from this budget and
will be considered at the hearing on Federal
Revenue Sharing Funds scheduled for the
Council meeting of December 20 . He reviewed
the proposed budget for each department,
noting any proposed changes which have
occurred since printing of the budget.
One additional items pointed out was an
expenditure of $3500 to be considered by
the Council for a seminar workshop session
for the Council and key Department heads.
He indicated an increase in cost for the
Valley Communications System for 1977 over
the present communications system costs,
an increase of approximately 13% in Social
Security costs, and an increase of 37 . 5%
as of January 1 for industrial insurance,
with an additional 37. 5% increase as of
July 1.
BUDGET Street noted that the final figures for
the Police Department are not available
at this time since arbitration has been
requested to determine the salaries of
Police Guild members. He noted that one
officer will be added to devote full time
to a crime prevention program, that one
position of Lieutenant would not be filled,
but that a patrolman would be placed in
the rotation .
Street explained that the major increase
in the Fire Department budget was being
financed by Fire District #37, the citizens
in the area having voted to remove the 106%
ceiling on their taxes which would allow
for an additional station, with two men
stationed there eight hours per day. Three
firemen will be added for this purpose.
The West Hill Fire Station will be manned
with two firemen 24 hours per day. This
is to be accomplished by the reduction of
manpower at Station #1 and an increase in
the overtime budget to allow for calling
in off-duty firemen when needed.
In explaining the various changes which
have occurred in budget figures, Street
noted that in accordance with recommendations
made by the State Auditor, it has been suggested
that $44, 000 Countercyclical funds received
will be placed in the Library Fund, with the
additional $44, 000 to be received to be handled
in a like manner. This would result in a reduc-
tion in the amount of transfer of funds to the
Library from the General Fund and the $88 , 000
thereby returned to the General Fund would be
placed in the Firemens ' Relief and Pension Fund
to further increase that fund.
With the changes outlined , Street determined
that the total budget again in balance showed
a total of $17 , 924 ,540.
Phil Fenner spoke from the audience, questioning
the wisdom of a staff reduction at Station #1.
Responding to Fenner, Street noted that Chief
Foster has indicated that three men will man
Station #1 and during emergencies off-duty
firemen will be called in. In answer to Fenner' s
question, he noted that this item is covered
in the General Fund.
Referring to the Kent Commons $58 , 000 expendi-
ture item listed on page 4, Fenner questioned
whether this was for land acquisition for Phase
lA and 1B. Street explained that the Kent
Commons property has already been acquired.
For Phase lA $448, 500 of State monies and
$150 , 000 of City funds are being used. Fenner
also questioned the completion date of the
Kent Commons facility of September 1, 1977
for Phase lA and 1B, referring specifically
to the statement that HUD and State funds in
the amount of $698 , 500 , plus local funds of
$92 ,000 , would be utilized, and further,
BUDGET that it was anticipated that revenue from
the facility would match maintenance expendi-
tures . Street noted that several prospective
tenants have been contacted and it is expected
that all available space will be rented. He
pointed out that most of the prospective tenants
were service-oriented, non-profit type organiza-
tions supported by County or County-City funds ,
such as the South King County Alcoholism
Center, the Community Service Center, and
Planned Parenthood.
A letter was read from Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd
Erdahl , 3911 Cambridge Court, regarding 24
hour manning of the West Hill Fire Station
and the placing of stop signs on Cambridge
Way. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be ac-
cepted and made a part of the record,
McCaughan seconded. Street noted that the
letter had obviously been written before
it was determined definitely that the West
Hill Fire Station would be manned 24 hours
per day. He also pointed out that "Yield"
signs had been put in place in the area in
question and that the Traffic Engineer
would be meeting with a group in the area
within a short time to determine the effective-
ness of the signs . In response to Storment' s
question, Street noted that there were "Stop"
signs on Hampton Way coming into Cambridge.
He added that the Police Department was also
checking traffic patterns in the area. He
noted that the matter was still under study
and that if it was determined that the present
signs did not solve the problem other solu-
tions would be considered. Motion carried.
Ed Nelson of the Cambridge area of West Hill
addressed the Council regarding the accelera-
ting cost of industrial insurance and ques-
tioned whether any consideration had been
given to self-insuring or qualifying for
self-insurance under Washington State laws .
Winkle noted that this concept for cities
the size of Kent has been under consideration
for a couple of years and it has been deter-
mined that it is not feasible at this time.
Street noted further that six small cities
in California had gone to the California
Legislature for specific legislation to do
this. He noted that at such time as further
studies have been completed it may be possible
for South King County cities to undertake such
a program.
In response to Kitto' s question, Street deter-
mined that the contingency fund as listed on
page 4 is the same , with the exception of the
increase in industrial insurance.
JOHNSON MOVED that the hearing be closed, Kitto
seconded. Motion carried.
KITTO MOVED that the Attorney be directed to
prepare an adopting ordinance including any
items or changes as discussed at this hearing,
Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
Mayor Hogan expressed appreciation to the
Council and staff for their efforts in review
and preparation of the budget.
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FINANCE McCAUGHAN MOVED that the bills received the r
before December 3 , 1976 and app be held
Finance Committee at its meeting to aid,held
at 8 :00 a.m. December 15 , 1976 be p
KittO
seconded. Motion carried.
Claims approved by the Finance Committee at
its meeting of November 30 , 1976 are as
follows :
Expense Current $ 56, 728. 43, 544. 68
Parks & Recreation g , 544 . 8
Library 11, 307. 59
City Streets 11 , 307. 9
Federal Shared Revenue 4, 88 . 32
Kent Commons Construction 879 .23
East Valley Construction 2 , 726 . 08
Reith Road/Military 494 . 69
101 S.E./S .E. 256th Signal 16 , 497 . 20
Smith - Central to 4th 350 .94
So. 180th (WVH-EVH) 365 . 77
East Hill Booster Pump 1,603. 81
Equipment Rental
42
Housing & Community Development 1, 2451
Arts Commission 0-. 00
2 ,0
Firemens Relief & Pension 871
LEOFF Disability 5 ,,010 .. 21
LID No. 278 98 ,107. 62
Sewer 10 , 616 . 82
Water 569. 00
Garbage
$239 , 589 . 02
MEETING ADJOURNED: 10: 00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty Gray
City Clerk Pro tem