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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 06/06/1977 : i Kent, Washington June 6, 1977 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 and Finance Director Winkle. Also present: Traffic Engineer Olson, Police Captain Grant, Sewer Superintendent Kristofferson, Planning Commissioners Holmer, Johnson and Williams, and URS representatives Ramsey and Abed. Approximately 50 people were in attendance at the meeting. MINUTES KITTO MOVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held May 16, 1977 as printed, Just seconded. Motion carried. MOBILE HOME PARK COMBINING DISTRICT Holowach. It was noted that the public hearing on the Holowach request for a Mobile Home Park Combining District was held on May 16, and was continued to this meeting. The Council requested that the Planning Commission provide clarification as to the reasons for recommending that the application be denied. A report from the Planning Commission has been received by each Councilperson. MASTERS MOVED to file this report, dated June 2, 1977, as part of the official record, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Mayor Hogan opened the continued public hearing. The Clerk noted that no addi- tional correspondence had been received. Chris Palzer stated that he was the owner of the 70 acres described in the application, and read from the agenda as follows: On July 5, 1974, the Kent City Council approved an agreement with other SCS sponsors that 110 acres of wetland would be acquired. The land placed first in priority was up to 100 acres which includes the Holowach property. " Palzer stated that he never knew of any such agreement and noted that Holowach had in- curred considerable expense in engineering fees in an effort to present a plan which would be acceptable to the City. He noted that if it is the City's plan to prevent development of the West side of the River, that this be made known to the owners. The Mayor noted that the agenda item does not commit the City to purchase any particular parcel of property. Palzer noted that he had never asked for a re- duction of taxes based upon use of the property as farmland. He stated that without developing the property, there was no way to pay the taxes, as the $200 per month income from the property would not pay even a fraction of the taxes. Upon Masters' question, Palzer stated that he was the contract purchaser of the property and that his option was running out. There were no further comments, and McCAUGHAN MOVED to close the public hearing. Carey seconded. Motion carried. MASTERS MOVED that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and the application be denied, Johnson seconded. Masters commented that to rule in any other way would be in direct violation of the existing Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried, with Storment voting nay. REZONE Holowach. It was noted that the May 16 public hearing was continued to this meeting on the Holowach application for a rezone from RA to CC for a 5-acre tract adjacent to the site of the Mobile Home Park Combining District proposed by Mr. Holowach. The Planning Commission has recommended that this application be denied. The Mayor opened the continued public hearing, and the Clerk reported that there was no correspondence on the matter. Chris Palzer stated that his remarks relative to the Mobile Home Park Combining District application were pertinent in this application also. There were no other comments offered, and MASTERS MOVED to close the hearing. Carey seconded. Motion carried. MASTERS MOVED to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny this rezone application, Carey seconded. Motion carried, with Storment voting against. Kent West Associates. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 2031 approving the Kent West Associates Rezone application from GC to MR-M. KITTO MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2031, Storment seconded. Motion carried. STREETS Six Year Comprehensive Arterial Street Plan. The annual public hearing on the Revised and Extended Six-Year Comprehensive Street Program scheduled for this meeting was opened by the Mayor. Traffic Engineer Olson presented the proposed plan, copies of which were provided to those present, as well as copies of last year's plan. The following twenty items as listed in the Plan were explained by Olson: Proposed Estimated Project Completion Date Total Cost 1) Russell Road Kent Des Moines - James 1981 - 1983 $1,080,000 2) 101st Ave/SE 260th Street (Ring Rd) SE 256th - 104th Ave. 1981 - 1983 $ 788,000 Olson noted that a portion of the improvement would be done this year, with the full improvement to be completed in the 1981-1983 proposed completion date time bracket. 3) 112th Avenue SE SE 232nd - SE 240th 1981 - 1983 $ 735,000 4) 42nd Avenue S. 250th - S. 253rd 1979 $ 80,000 It was noted that this was a half street on West Hill which would be completed. 5) Military Road at Kent-Des Moines Road 1978 $ 50,000 Olson pointed out that this project will be completed next year in connection with the State Highway Department. 6) Fourth Avenue at Smith, Meeker & Willis 1978 $ 120,000 Olson noted that this project included new traffic signal at Smith, traffic signal rebuild at Meeker, and the addition of emergency fire pre-empt signal at Willis. He pointed out that the need for a new signal at the intersection of 4th and Smith is already apparent with the completion of the Smith Street improvements, as well as at Meeker Street. In response to the difference in the cost over last year's estimate, Olson stated that this was because of the combining of the Willis Street signal with the Meeker and Smith Streets signal projects. It was noted that the funding for this project was propposed to be from FAM funds, which provides for 80% Federal/20% agency matching funds. 7) Smith Street Fourth to Lincoln 1980 $ 555,000 In response to Storment's question regarding going under the freeway with the im- provement, it was determined that the railroad tracks preclude any full development of the street. In response to Mayor Hogan's question regarding the grade in front of the Libby facility, Olson opined that the street was close to grade on Smith Street. He further noted that a slight improvement would be made this year at the railroad crossing which could include lowering the track. McCaughan questioned whether crossing arms were included in the project, since the traffic volume on the street would increase as soon as the Metro Park & Ride Lot is completed. Olson explained that crossing arms were not included; that programming of railroad track improvements was difficult; and that it was not possible to esta- blish a real basis for a gated crossing at that particular site, due to present low traffic volume. McCaughan suggested that the gated crossing should be included in the improvement project and further opined that the item could be added now since the project was scheduled for 1980. It was determined that a source for funding might be located, possibly FAM funds. Johnson questioned the time period which elapses after such a request for a gated crossing is made and the actual improve- ment takes place, and opined that it was usually a year to 18 months. Olson pointed out that the Smith Street/Burlington-Northern crossing could not be used as an example since the improvements have been underway for the past three years, and many changes were made to the original street improvement and crossing improvement plan. He stated that if Federal Aid Safety funds were sought, it would normally take three or four months to obtain approval if the need exists. Johnson concurred with McCaughan's request that the gated crossing be included as part of the project for 1980, with an attempt to be made to obtain funding for such crossing. Street explained the difficulties encountered in obtaining funding and priorities for gated crossings. Proposed Estimated Project Completion Date Total Cost 8) S. 212th Street at Frager, Russell Roads 1979 $ 60,000 Olson explained that this project was to improve the approach at the bridge and pointed out that at this time the exact remedy to the problem had not been determined. He explained that one solution might be to raise the level of the road at the bridge. He noted that the approaches were narrow and that it was difficult to get out on 212th Street at this point. In response to Masters ' question with regard to the practicability of installing a caution light, Olson pointed out that this would not improve the visibility factor, which is the major problem. He noted that a possible solution under consideration was to raise the grade on one side as much as 6 feet to allow sight visibility over the bridge railing. In response to Storment's comments, it was determined that realignment of Russell Road is contemplated in the vicinity of the KOA Campground facility near the Boeing Space Center. Olson pointed out for Just that the two items to be completed in 1978, items 5 and 6, were expected to be funded from FAM. funds. 9) West Valley Highway & James St. 1978 $ 70,000 10) Pacific Highway S. & S. 240th St. 1978 $ 30,000 Olson pointed out that both of these projects involved traffic signal rebuilding, both of which were to be funded from FAM funds, and both projects were needed. The following items were reviewed by Olson, who noted that these were projects dependent on outside funding, some of which had already been submitted to UAB. Olson further clarified that one or two of the projects may place sufficiently high on the UAB priority list to qualify for funding in 1978. If funded by UAB, construction could be achieved in 1978 or 1979. He also noted that matching funds would be needed, at 90o UAB funding, 10o City funding ratio. These projects are as follows: 11) 104th Avenue/SE 236-SE 242 SE 240th/104th - 106th 1978 $ 986,000 12) Kent-Kangley Road SE 256th - 116th Ave. 1978 $1,305,000 13) Reith Road S. 253rd - Military Road 1978 $2,042,000 It was determined that completion of this project was dependent on the State portion and also on the variable gas tax allocation being received. Street explained that it was hoped that word would be forthcoming from the State by August or September regarding priority for two of the projects. He noted that items 11 and 12 were presently high on the State priority list. 14) 84th Avenue S. 212th - S. 192nd 1978 $2,248,000 Olson noted that this project was presently being designed by our Engineering Department. 15) Meeker Street Russell Road - Washington Ave. 1978 $1,349,000 16) Kent-Des Moines Road Green River - Russell Road 1978 $1,256,000 Storment noted that last year he had asked that the improvement of Railroad Avenue be placed on the list of projects to be completed. Olson noted that this was included in the Street Department projects and was to be overlayed with asphalt this year. 17) N. Central Avenue James - S. 224th 1978 $1,427,000 Other projects included in the Six Year Construction Program were then reviewed by Olson, who noted that these included projects for which no known source of funding was available: ;r Proposed Estimated Project Completion Date Total Cost 18) East Valley Highway 1981 - 1983 $1,697,000 S. 192nd - S. 180th 19) S. 180th Street EVE - WVH 1981 - 1983 $5,000,000 20) S. 196th Street EVH - WVH 1981 - 1983 $2,139,000 Referring to item 19, Olson noted for Masters that the figure of $5,000,000 was the cost for the complete project and $3,000,000 would allow improvement only as far as the railroad crossing. Referring to the cost increase for McCaughan, Olson noted that last year's estimate referred to completion of the project as three lanes and this estimate was for the full five lanes. Olson further noted that item 20 was not included on the UAB list for funding as the street is non-existent at this time and therefore not eligible for consideration. McCAUGHAN MOVED to amend item 7 to include cross arms on the railroad crossing at the same time as consideration is given to the improvement of Smith Street from 4th to Lincoln, if it is eligible for funding. Just seconded. MASTERS MOVED TO AMEND McCaughan's motion to add that if in exploring the matter of the automatic gate crossing it proves impractical or that there is no support forth- coming from the Railroad, then the City will consider closing the crossing. She noted that opening of the Metro Park & Ride Lot will increase use of the crossing and it would be too hazardous without the cross arms. Storment seconded, and noted that if we put a restriction on the crossing improvement to the effect that we will close it if funding or support from the Railroad is not received, the crossing arms will never be installed. Just opined that if closure of the crossing is to be con- sidered it should be done before 1980 and felt that no specific time limit should be set. The amendment FAILED, with only Masters voting in favor. The original motion CARRIED, with Masters voting nay. Storment asked that an additional item be added to the projects, namely the improve- ment of 4th Avenue from S. 228th to S. 212th. Ulett pointed out that this project would probably not rate sufficiently high to receive funding. He noted that some interest had been shown by property owners in this area for improvement and pointed out that there are some portions for which there is no right of way, which added to the problem. It was determined that the project could be added as item 21 under the category of those projects for which we have no knowledge as to means of funding. Mayor Hogan suggested that an additional item No. 22, East Meeker between State and Kennebeck improvement, be included. She noted that the other three legs of the intersection have been improved with curbs and sidewalks. She noted that funding may not be available for such a project--that it may have to come by means of an LID or in some other manner. She also commented on the visibility problem in the area and questioned whether elevation of a portion of the street could be considered. There were no further comments and no correspondence. STORMENT MOVED that the hearing be closed, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. JUST MOVED that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution adopting the proposed Six Year Revised Comprehensive Arterial Street Plan as amended in item #7, and with the addition of items 21 and 22, Storment seconded. Motion carried. Smith Street Improvement - Fourth to Central. Pacific Paving, Inc. , the contractor or the construction of the Smith Street improvements, Fourth to Central, has com- pleted the improvement project and upon the recommendation of the Engineering Depart- ment, KITTO MOVED that the contract with Pacific Paving, Inc. for the Smith Street improvements be accepted as complete and that the retainage be paid after receipt of the necessary releases from the State. Just seconded. Motion carried. TRAFFIC CONTROL Parking Vio_lations. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 2032, amending Ordi- nance No. 1972 by adding a new section establishing a bail schedule for parking vio- lations. JOHNSON MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2032, Storment seconded. Motion carried. ANNEXATIONS Park-Mar. The Council met with the initiator of the Park-Mar Annexation at the May 23 workshop and informally expressed willingness for the annexation to pro- ceed. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the proposed annexation is acceptable, that assump- tion of the City indebtedness is required, and that authorization is granted for the circulation of an annexation petition. Carey seconded. Motion carried. Franks. A petition for this 4.84 acre annexation has been received and certified as containing property owner signatures representing more than 75% of the assessed valuation. JUST MOVED that the Franks annexation petition be accepted and the filing of a Notice of Intent with the King County Boundary Review Board be authorized, Storment seconded. Motion carried. Blecker's Island Annexation. A notice of intention to commence annexation pro- ceedings for a portion of the West Hill Island has been received and certified as sufficient. KITTO MOVED that the meeting with the initiators of the Blecker's Island Annexation be held in the Council Chambers on June 13, 1977, at 7:30 p.m. , Storment seconded. Motion carried. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Human Resources Commission. Each Councilperson has been provided with an excerpt from the Comprehensive Plan which was adopted by the Council. The excerpt relates to the Human Resources Commission proposal, which was discussed at the last work session by Mary Loop and others. The suggestion was made that possibly the Kent Area Activities Council might be included in or expanded to include the operation of a coordination of the various services at the Kent Commons. The recommendation has been made that this item, with various suggestions, come back to the Council at a work session and a decision made to present to the Council later this summer. KITTO MOVED that the administration bring several suggestions for consideration in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and the needs of the Kent Commons by June 27, because of the time element involved. McCaughan seconded. Carey clarified the June 27 date, noting that this was a workshop meeting date but that the dead- line for the project to proceed is in September. He noted that the June 27 date would allow the staff ample time to get the necessary information assembled for Council consideration. Motion carried. A letter was read from the Kent Federated Woman's Club, Junior Membership, express- ing support for the Human Services Commission and asking the Council to lend its support to this worthwhile service. STORMENT MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Carey seconded. Motion carried. BIDS Kent Commons. It was noted that four bids were received on May 27 for the Kent Commons building. A tabulation of the bids, the alternates, and the recommenda- tion of the architect has been distributed to the Council. The best bid plus alternates will allow a contingency fund of approximately $40,000. This is tight, but it means that any extras will be carefully weighed. Also, the above figure is predicated upon the Council approving the payment for expenditures already made for Phase II in the amount of approximately $94,000 from Federal Revenue Sharing or some other source. Mayor Hogan noted that the Council had met with the architect immediately prior to the Council meeting tonight. She stated that awarding of the bid could not take place at this meeting because the Housing & Community Development Program will not permit expenditure of any funds before July 1, 1977. The Mayor noted that the Joint Policy Committee will meet tomorrow and it was hoped that this restriction would be clarified so that the contract might possibly be awarded this month. Street noted that the bids were valid for 45 days. Street noted that proposals have been received to make changes to the traffic island on 4th Avenue to allow ingress and egress to the Commons site, as follows: Bidder Amount, Plus Tax Pacific Paving $1,600.00 Puget Sound Asphalt 1,975.00 Hi-Line Asphalt Paving 2,219.00 Doolittle Construction 2,450.00 Lakeridge Asphalt Paving 4,435.00 KITTO MOVED to accept the proposal of Pacific Paving, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Preload Program. Paul Weber, Soils Engineer, has certified that City Transfer has completed the preload program on the Kent Commons site in accordance with the specifications. KITTO MOVED that the contract with City Transfer for the Kent Commons Preload Program be accepted as complete and the retainage be paid after receipt of the necessary releases from the State, Carey seconded. Motion carried. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT At the last work session, Mayor Hogan reported that the Joint Policy Committee for Housing & Community Development funds has received a directive from HUD that all governmental agencies requesting grants in the upcoming three-year program (begin- ning July 1, 1978) will be required to develop a three-year strategy. The following time table is proposed: 1) Discussion of the three-year proposal drafted by the Planning Department at the July 11 workshop. 2) Set a date of public hearing at the Council meeting held July 18, 1977. Sug- gested hearing date to be August 1, 1977. 3) Public hearing on August 1, 1977. 4) Have a discussion and possible revisions to strategy at the workshop on August 8, 1977. 5) Conclude public hearing at the August 15, 1977 Council meeting and adopt strat- egy to be submitted to HUD. JUST MOVED that the above schedule be adopted for development of the three-year strategy to be submitted to HUD, Carey seconded. Motion carried. MASTERS MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to indicate to the Joint Policy Committee that the City of Kent desires to continue as a member of the Consortium, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING Several items that have been approved for expenditure will require utilization of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. By law, only expenditures in excess of $48,000 re- quire a public hearing. The expenditure for Phase II of the Kent Commons, including land purchase, amounts to approximately $94,000. Other items which were deferred for future consideration are: A chemical consultant - $5,000; Completion of the City Hall - $20,000; and Section corner control survey - $76,700. It is suggested that a public hearing be held on July 5, 1977 to consider the funding of these and any other items that might be submitted. KITTO MOVED to so schedule the public hearing, Just seconded. Motion carried. CITY HALL REMODELING Draperies. In conjunction with the bids for completion of the City Hall, proposals were received to furnish and install draperies for the newly completed offices, as follows: Bidder Amount, Plus Tax American Drapery $3,865.00 Seattle Curtain 3,985.00 Collin's Drapery 4,439.50 Andy's Drapery 4,859.86 The drapes are similar to the ones presently installed and the Finance Committee has recommended acceptance of the low bid. CAREY MOVED that the best proposal of American Drapery in the amount of $3,865.00 plus tax be accepted, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. OLD CITY HALL SITE At the last work session, a full discussion was held concerning the "old City Hall site." Pete Curran, representing the Kent Development Association, said this or- ganization would like to have the lot placed on the market for sale with the follow- ing restrictions: 1) the West portion to be retained for a walkway; 2) the purchaser agree to place a commercial use that would not require any parking on the lot. The Kent Development Association believes that a retail use of the lot would tend to tie Meeker and First Avenue together. The Security Savings & Loan offered to trade a lot adjacent to the Senior Center for this lot. It would be their intention to use the old City Hall site for a drive-in window and employee parking. The original Kent Development Plan called for this lot to be used as open space, together with the land utilized by the I.O.O.F. Building. Mayor Hogan spoke to the Finance Committee on May 26, 1977 and suggested the possibility of having a further public hearing. She also suggested that if the Kent Development Association suggestion is taken, a time limit of year to year should be included in the possible sale of the lot. Several senior citizens have suggested that parking is needed at the Senior Center and whether it was the Security lot or another property east of the Center, some- thing should be done. JOHNSON MOVED that the "old City Hall site" be utilized for open space as adopted in the Kent Development Plan, Masters seconded. Storment opined that it would be good business to trade properties with Security Savings & Loan and to thus provide the needed parking facility at the Senior Center. He noted that funds were not available to purchase a lot and additional parking was needed. He pointed out that if Security Savings & Loan used the old City Hall site for park- ing, it could also be used for parking after business hours. Kitto noted that the additional parking area was needed for the Senior Center, but that the plan for revitalizing downtown Kent was a good one, and he favored the motion. He noted, however, that he did not rule out utilizing the site for commercial pur- poses as proposed by Kent Development Association at some future date. Masters agreed that the decision was difficult, but noted that the City was not obligated to provide additional parking space for the Senior Center. Carey concurred with Storment as to the need for more parking space at the Senior Center. A letter from the Kent Federated Woman's Club was read in support of keeping the site as a park. The Mayor read a petition from City employees asking that the site be retained as a park. MASTERS MOVED to file both as a part of the record, Just seconded. Motion carried. Just spoke in favor of the Kent Development Association proposal, noting that he agreed that this would further revitalize the downtown area. Johnson favored keeping the area as is, in a small park to be enjoyed by the citizens. Just opined that not many people were using the park. McCaughan stated that he sup- ported the Kent Development Association proposal and the idea of keeping this parcel for a pedestrian-oriented retail use. He opined that this use would encourage retail business on Gowe Street, and that there were already two parks close by. Masters commented that there should be no hurry to sell the property, that it could be held in open space and could still be sold five or ten years from now. Just concurred with the Kent Development Association proposal; that the time to sell was now. Kitto commented that if the motion failed, there would still be time to decide whether to sell or to trade with Security Savings & Loan. Mayor Hogan noted that the Kent Development Plan designated the parcel as "open space." She noted that it has not as yet been fully developed as a park. Masters asked if the I.O.O.F. building was under consideration for preservation as a historical site. The Mayor noted that it was possible that this could be placed on the preservation register. Upon Just's request, a roll call vote was taken. Carey, Just and Storment voted against the motion, and Johnson, Kitto, Masters and McCaughan voted in favor. Motion carried. PROPERTY ACQUISITION City of Kent Property Acquisition Policy. At the beginning of the year, all Council members were given a copy of a proposed policy entitled "City of Kent Regulations Implementing the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Acts of 1970 and 1971. " At that time the Council members were advised by the City Attorney that the policy should be adopted because of Federal and State laws. He also stated that these policies have always been implemented in all acquisitions since he became City Attorney. JUST MOVED that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance adopting the Kent Property Acquisition Policy, Carey seconded. Motion carried. f 6j PLATS Parkside Preliminary Plat. A request was received by the Planning Director from Subdivision Management, Inc. that the filing date of June 21, 1977 for the Park- side Preliminary Plat be extended. The Platting ordinance allows a one-year ex- tension, which extension has been recommended. McCAUGHAN MOVED that a one year extension for the filing of the Parkside Subdivision Preliminary Plat be granted from June 21, 1977, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Highridge #4 Final Plat. The final plat of Highridge #4 was submitted June 2, 1977 after the agenda had been mailed. Failure to set a hearing date at this meeting would void the work done by both the City and the developer and require starting over. The administration recommends that a public hearing be set at this time, even though the final checking of the plat may not be finished. KITTO MOVED that a public hearing on the Final Plat of Highridge #4 be held July 5, 1977, Just seconded. Motion carried. HEALTH & SANITATION 201 Comprehensive Wastewater Facilities Plan. A public hearing was opened by the Mayor to receive public input to be included in the Comprehensive Wastewater Faci- lities Plan. Jess Abed of URS noted that the purpose of the hearing was to re- ceive additional comments regarding the plan. He noted that written comments will be included in the final plan as required by the Environmental Protection Agency and pointed out that additional input would be received until June 21 and that the plan will be finalized by July 8 and ready for adoption by the Council. He noted that no new projects were implemented as a result of the plan, but that the plan included sewerage facilities beyond the area of the City. It was noted that a memorandum had been received from Jim Harris of the Planning Department regard- ing the impact of the plan as presently proposed, especially for those areas where sewer service is presently unavailable. The memo further recommended that a full Environmental Impact Statement be prepared. MASTERS MOVED that the memo- randum from Harris dated June 6, 1977 on the Comprehensive Wastewater Facilities Plan be made a part of the record, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. There was no correspondence and no further comments were offered. JUST MOVED that the hearing be closed and the consultants be directed to receive input for the next 15 days, Storment seconded. Motion carried. Horseshoe Acres Storm Water Pumping Station Equipment. The change order request of E. N. Cascade Constructors in the amount of $2,120 for additional electrical equipment required to finish the equipment installation has been reviewed by the Public Works Committee, who have recommended approval. JUST MOVED that the change order requested by E.N. Cascade Constructors in the amount of $2,120 be approved, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Outside Utility Service. The following requests for water and/or sewer service have been reviewed by the Public Works Committee, and approval recommended: Service Basis for Non- Name & Location Requested Need to Annex James Grever 24719 - 97th So. Water Not Feasible Betty Jo Parkhurst 23201 - 100th Ave. SE Sewer Not Feasible Ralph Standiford E. Side of 124th Ave. SE across from Derbyshire Water & Sewer Not Feasible Bretzke Construction 25254 - lllth Avenue SE Water Not Feasible JUST MOVED that the requested service be granted without annexation but in accor- dance with the terms of Resolution No. 822, Storment seconded. Motion carried. WATER Transco Pacific has received approval for Kent water service on 80th Avenue So. , south of So. 261st Street. They now wish to construct the water main only to the intersection of 80th Avenue S. and S. 261st St. , rather than across their property frontage. The Public Works Committee recommends that the line be required to be constructed to 80th Avenue So. and So. 261st St. and that the line be 10". Accord- ingly, STORMENT MOVED that the Committee recommendation be accepted, Just seconded. Motion carried. Water District 75 - Utility Extension Request. Mr. C. R. Porterfield owns pro- perty south of Lake Fenwick outside of Kent but within the Kent water franchise area. Kent water mains are more than 2500 feet away. He can obtain water ser- vice by extension from the Water District 75 system, which exists about 600 feet from the property to be served, if Kent will consent to the service from Water District 75. The main would be extended as an 8 main and could be a future intertie between Kent and Water District 75. The Public Works Committee has recommended approval. JOHNSON MOVED that Water District 75 be allowed to serve the area, provided that the water main extension be 8" diameter, or larger. Carey seconded. Motion carried. FLOOD CONTROL A letter addressed to Mike Lowry, Chairman, King County Council, from King County Executive John Spellman, was read by the Clerk regarding a proposed motion author- izing the King County Executive to enter into an agreement with the cities of Auburn, Kent, Renton and Tukwila for the purpose of collectively developing a work program to guide the formulation of an interim policy and regulatory plan for the lower Green River watershed. The letter noted that interim policy would be designed to plan and regulate new development in the affected watershed so as to mitigate existing and future flooding problems in the lower Valley until Federal flood protection projects are implemented. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted, Carey seconded. Mayor Hogan noted that Jim Harris is preparing a Flood Plain Management Program which would cover the program for the period of July through December of 1977. She noted that a meeting would be held on Wed- nesdav to go over the program and that the program would be brought to the work- shop meeting of June 13. Mayor Hogan noted that we had met with various cities and King County, and that Kent appeared to be the only municipality which had expressed an interest in applying for $17,000 Planning Capacity Building Funds. She noted that Kent's need was more urgent than some of the other cities and that a comprehensive plan would be prepared later for the entire area. Motion carried. PUGET SOUND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Capacity Building Funds. The contract for $10,000 of Capacity Building Funds, Puget Sound Council of Governments, has been modified by the Council of Govern- ments to allow the expenditures within six months from the date of signature rather than 30 days. The City of Kent will develop a Flood Plain Management program consistent with regional and local goals and policies and with an end product consisting of flood mitigation measures. The program may be carried out in conjunction with other adjacent cities and King County. This program is consistent with the proposed Growth and Development Plan of the PSCOG. CAREY MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign said contract, Just seconded. Motion carried. KING COUNTY CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE The Clerk noted that a second report containing meeting dates has been received from the Charter Review Committee, and that copies have been furnished to all Council members. PARKS & RECREATION Interurban Trail Project. At a workshop session, Mayor Hogan reported on the proposed Interurban Trail Project which is being sponsored by King County and recommends that Barney Wilson be designated as the Kent representative on the sponsor board. KITTO MOVED that Barney Wilson be the Kent representative on the Interurban Bike Trail Project, Just seconded. Motion carried. Lake Fenwick Water Quality. Members of the Council were asked to submit names to Patricia L. Shiner, Consultant, for the citizen committee to study the Lake Fenwick Water Quality program. The following names were submitted: Masters - Hildur Mullen Storment - Ron Jarvis Johnson noted that she had submitted seven or eight names previously. Mayor Hogan noted that the first meeting of the citizen committee would be held on June 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Conference Room. BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Mayor Hogan has received recommendations for appointment to the Board of Park Commissioners, and proposes to appoint the following, subject to the approval of the Council: a 1) Linda Helgerson To fill an unexpired term until June 1, 1978 25128 - 43rd S. Kent, WA 98031 2) Charlotte Jacobs Three year appointment to expire June 1, 1980 15243 S.E. 275th Kent, WA 98031 3) Janet Royston Three year appointment to expire June 1, 1980 11705 S.E. 254th Pl. Kent, WA 98031 JUST MOVED that the appointments to the Board of Park Commissioners as listed be confirmed, Carey seconded. The Mayor noted that Jack Burrell of the Kent School District would attend Park Board meetings in an ex-officio capacity. Motion carried. LIBRARY BOARD Mayor Hogan proposes to appoint Helen Selig, 1013 Maclyn, Kent, to the Library Board to complete an unexpired term until April, 1980. KITTO MOVED that the appointment of Helen Selig to the Library Board be confirmed, Just seconded. Motion carried. KENT ARTS COMMISSION Presentation of Art Work. Mrs. Drangsholt of the Kent Arts Commission introduced Denise Cantrell, a graduating senior at Kent-Meridian High School, whose wall hang- ing was purchased by the Kent Arts Commission for presentation to the City. FIRE DEPARTMENT A letter was read from John R. Blalock, 25013 25th Avenue South, thanking the Kent Fire Department for their prompt response to a fire at his home which could have been destroyed otherwise. He further commented on the advantages of having the West Hill Fire Station in operation. STORMENT MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the record, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Each member of the Council received an invitation to visit the Fire Department on Tuesday, June 7, 1977, at which time use of the flow control valves recently in- stalled will be explained. Demonstrations on the use of the flow control valves will be given at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. POLICE DEPARTMENT Auburn - Kent Agreement. The City of Kent proposes to serve the Auburn Police Department with jail facilities for the next year while the new City Hall in Auburn is under construction. The contract is identical to that with Des Moines, wherein a charge is made of $10 per prisoner per day. STORMENT MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign the said contract, Kitto seconded. Motion carried. Valley-Com. The Finance Committee reviewed the request of the Police Department to convert present radio equipment to be capable to receive valley-Com communica- tions. The approximate cost for the required changes and new equipment is as follows: 1) Cost to "recrystal" existing radio equipment $5,500 2) Remove controls in existing radio console and install in new location 500 3) Radio control station with capability of new radio frequencies 4,100 Total $10,100 It is proposed to purchase the equipment required through the State bid. JOHNSON MOVED that the Police Department be authorized to purchase the above radio equipment and services, Just seconded. Motion carried. -Purchase or Automobile Tires. It was noted that when the Police Department anti- cipated purchasing all new automobiles, and the Council proposed staggering the purchases over the newt two years, funds were not budgeted for purchase of new tires which would be needed for the retained equipment. In 1977, the Department will require 32 tires and it is recommended that the following be purchased on the State contract from T.B.A. Wholesalers, Kent: Goodyear Police Special Flextron HR 70 x 15 at $55.27 per tire, mounted and balanced - $1,768.64. CAREY MOVED that the Police Department be authorized to purchase the 32 tires as described, Storment seconded. Motion carried. Camera Replacement. The Police Department suffered the loss of their primary criminal investigation camera on or about April 20, 1977. The 35 MM camera is one of the basic tools of a Police Department and considered a "must" item for most modern criminal investigation. The Department has located a used camera in new condition at a greatly reduced price of $425 and purchase is :re- commended. JOHNSON MOVED that the Police Department be authorized to purchase a used camera for $425, Carey seconded. Motion carried. CIVIL SERVICE Masters noted that Phyllis Mauritsen was resigning her position as secretary of the Civil Service Commission and asked that official recognition be forth- coming from the Mayor and Council for her years of service. CENSUS The Clerk noted that a memorandum had been received from Street regarding ap- proval of the 1977 estimated census for the City of Kent at 18,250. The memo further expressed appreciation to Lyn Johns and the Planning Department for an excellent job. MASTERS MOVED that the memorandum be made a part of the record, Storment seconded. Motion carried. CLAIMS Eugene Donnally. The City Attorney has recommended that the Eugene Donnally claim be denied except for the $75 excavation fee and the $142 building permit fee. Accordingly, STORMENT MOVED that the claim of Eugene Donnally be approved for $75 excavation fee and $142 building permit fee only. McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. PERSONNEL Water Department. It was noted that two members of the Water Department have completed courses offered by the Washington State Water Operators Board of the Department of Social and Health Services. Ulett commented that employees had been earning the certificates on their own volition and noted that the State recently passed a Water Works Operator's Plan making such certification manda- tory. Certificates of Competency for Water Distribution Specialist I were presented by Mayor Hogan to Richard D. Koval and Van D. Parker. Sewer Department. It was noted by Ulett that Sewer Superintendent Kristofferson has completed a Wastewater Management Course through the Federal EPA, who have set high standards for programs, operations and management in this field. He noted that the course was completed through California State University and that Kristofferson was one of the first in the entire United States to have satisfac- torily completed the course. The certificate indicating his completion of the Wastewater Management Course was presented to Kristofferson by Ulett. Reclassifications. A number of position reclassifications were requested by Department heads. The Finance Committee reviewed the requests at their May 26, 1977 meeting and have recommended these for approval: Department Title From To Planning Office Coordinator 14 19 Engineering Traffic Engineer 35 37 Police Division Commander 35 39 Sewer Leadman 22 26 Finance City Clerk 30 32 Supervisor, General Accounting 30 32 Supervisor, Treasury Accounting 30 32 Bookkeeper (2) 8/10 12 Customer Service Clerk (2) 7 10 Utility A/C Specialist 7 12 Deputy City Clerk 14 17 Administrative Staff Analyst 24 28 Program/Operator 20 24 Systems Analyst 24 28 The estimated cost for 1977 is approximately $10,500 which amount is available in the Contingency Fund. JOHNSON MOVED that the reclassification requests be approved and made effective as of June 1, 1977, Carey seconded. Motion carried. BUDGET The ordinance amending the 1977 budget for transfers and adjustments made to various budgets during the first quarter of 1977 has been submitted to the Council. Ordinance No. 2033 covering these adjustments was introduced by the City Attorney. KITTO MOVED that Ordinance No. 2033 be adopted, Johnson seconded. In response to Masters' question, it was determined that ordinances for quarterly budget adjust- ments are the result of the Finance Committee reviewing the recommendations made by Department heads. Kitto determined that many of the items contained in this Ordinance were held over from last year. Street explained that the larger items were adjustments to cover allocation of Federal or other funds during the first quarter of 1977. Motion carried. GAMBLING The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 2034 amending Section 5 of Ordinance No. 1888, changing the penalty date for payment of taxes on gambling activities. STORMENT MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2034, Carey seconded. Motion carried. KENT DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Work Study Student. Mary Loop, President of Kent Development Association, has requested that the Council consider hiring a University of Washington student for 3 months. Mrs. Loop explained the proposed project, noting that it would be jointly funded by the University of Washington and the City of Kent at a total cost of $2,523, of which Kent would be required to pay $1,162, with Kent's share to include social security taxes and insurance costs. It was noted by Harris and Mrs. Loop that the student would be involved in necessary survey and research work projects. It was explained that plans were for the student to work for KDA two days a week and three days per week for the City, aiding the Planning staff in citizen participation projects. It was noted that the person who is to be hired is a mature person who has returned to school and who has been involved in similar work. Johnson questioned the need for another person to work on the Lake Fenwick project since there was already an ongoing research project, and Harris explained that the student could attend meetings of the citizens groups in place of one of the Planning staff. It was determined for Masters that the program was for the three summer months only. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Kent Development Association be authorized to enter into a contract with the University of Washington to hire a work study student for three months, Carey seconded. Motion carried, with Just and Storment voting nay. FINANCE McCAUGHAN MOVED that the bills received on or before June 3, 1977 and approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting to be held at 8:00 a.m. on June 15, 1977 be paid, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Claims approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting on May 31, 1977 are as follows: Current Expense $ 91,006.43 Parks & Recreation 10,883.80 Library 595.15 City Streets 7,881.02 Park Forward Thrust Fund 610.00 Federal Shared Revenue 5,072.87 Kent Commons Construction 90.15 228th St. Construction 121.26 UAB-12 Central Sianal 635.93 So. 180th/WVH-EVH 139.92 104th Ave. Street Improvement 16 .244.68 Kent Springs Chlor. Equipment 622.30 West Hill Reservoir Cosntruc. 4,554.60 West Hill Booster Pump 1,318.90 116th Ave. Transmission Main 2,524.01 124th W.D. 111 Reservoir 608.52 Equipment Rental 10,984.18 Housing & Comm. Development $ 1,304.36 Arts Commission 260.00 Firemans Relief & Pension 6,050.35 Leoff Disability 1,330.33 Sewer 59,358.30 Water 10,558.10 Garbage 539.79 $233,294.95 Interest Bearing Warrants LID 280 Kent News Journal $ 44.94 104th Ave. St. Improvement Highline Savings & Loan 12,425.00 $ 12,469.94 MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Jensen, CMC City Clerk