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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 10/17/1977 Kent, Washington October 17, 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, Kitto, Masters, McCaughan and Storment, City Administrator Street, City Attorney Mirk, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Ulett and Finance Director Winkle. Also present: Planning Commissioners Long and Johnson, Parks Director Wilson and URS representa- tives Ramsey and Abed. Approximately 20 people were in attendance at the meeting. MINUTES KITTO MOVED that the minutes of the meeting held October 3, 1977 be approved as printed, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. HEALTH & SANITATION Bill of Sale - Evans Engine & Equipment Co. It was noted that the Engineering Department has received a Bill of Sale and Warranty Agreement for sanitary sewers and water main constructed by Evans Engine & Equipment Co. in the vicinity of S. 222nd Street east of East Valley Highway. The lines have been inspected and are acceptable for City ownership and maintenance. Upon the recommendation of the Engineering Department, CAREY MOVED that the City accept the Bill of Sale and Warranty for the Evans Engine & Equipment Co. sanitary sewer and water main ex- tensions. Storment seconded. Motion carried. Bill of Sale - Flow Research. The sanitary sewers constructed by Flow Research are acceptable for City ownership and maintenance and all necessary documents have been submitted. Upon the recommendation of the Engineering Department, JOHNSON MOVED that the City accept the Bill of Sale and Warranty Agreement for the sanitary sewers constructed by Flow Research at S. 214th Street and the West Valley Highway and release their $500 cash bond. Carey seconded. Motion carried. Bill of Sale - Kent Highlands #2. A Bill of Sale and Warranty Agreement has been received by the Engineering Department for sanitary sewers and water lines con- structed by Jim H. Plemmons in Kent Highlands Division #2. The sewer and water lines have been inspected and are acceptable for City ownership and maintenance. In accordance with the recommendation of the Engineering Department, STORMENT MOVED that the City accept the Bill of Sale and Warranty Agreement. McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. WATER W.D. 111/Kent Joint 124th Ave. S.E. Water Reservoir Project. It was noted that DiOrio Construction was the lowest of four bidders on Schedule B to furnish and install pipe, fittings and control units for the Joint Use Water Reservoir con- tract. That company claims an error in one of the items and it appears obvious that they did in fact make such an error. It has been determined that the City cannot lawfully negotiate and allow DiOrio to correct their bid and the second low bid is unacceptable. McCAUGHAN MOVED that all bids for Schedule B of the Joint Use Reservoir, opened on September 30, 1977, be rejected and that new bids be scheduled for November 1. Carey seconded. Motion carried. Schedule A - Construction of Reservoir. At the Council meeting of October 3, 1977, the best bid of Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. for Schedule A was by Council action submitted to the Department of Social & Health Services and the Directors of Water District No. 111 for approval. Ulett noted that word has now been received from the Department of Social & Health Services and water District No. 111 approv- ing the low bid of Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. in the amount of $537,310.00. He, therefore, recommended that the Mayor be authorized to enter into an agreement with Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. accordingly. JOHNSON SO MOVED, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Park-Mar Plat. Ulett reported that the Park-Mar Plat cannot be developed until the water mains are installed'in the Eastridge Plat. For this reason, they have asked to be allowed to connect to Water District #58's water mains which can be extended from Kenton Firs Mobile Home Park. The District estimates the cost for such extension at $1250, and Tom Archey has asked that the City accept his check in this amount to pay for such extension. Ulett noted that the reason for the request is that the Water District will not contract with the developer, Tom Archey, but will contract with the City. MASTERS SO MOVED, Carey seconded. Ulett determined for McCaughan that the City would install the necessary 19 individual water meters and that Water District #58 would bill the City for the water, with the City in turn billing the customers. The lines will be discon- nected from Water District 58 when City water service is available. McCaughan asked why the lines were not installed under the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, with the developer entering into a Late Comers Agreement. Ulett noted that a meeting was scheduled with the new owner of the Eastridge Plat and it is expected that the plat will now be developed, and if this takes place before the connection A - to Water District 58 is needed, it may not be necessary to purchase any water from Water District 58. Motion carried. Referendum 27 Funding - West Hill Pump Station. Ulett noted that the City has been notified by the Department of Social and Health Services that the applica- tion for funding for the West Hill Pump Station project would be included on the list of 60 projects to be funded, and that he anticipated securing a grant of $29,000 of Referendum 27 funds, for a total of $96,000 to rebuild the two West Hill Pump Stations. STREETS Smith Street Crossing/Burlington-Northern. Storment noted that the Public Works Committee recommended that when the funds become available, that the work on the Smith Street crossing proceed without the delay requested by Kent merchants for Holiday traffic. Responding to McCaughan's question, Ulett noted that no response has been received from the State as yet as to proceeding with the Smith Street Crossing improvement. He noted that the plans and specs were ready but that a call for bids could not be issued until approved by the State. Gowe Street. In response to McCaughan's question, Ulett noted that it has not as yet been determined when Gowe Street will be changed to a two-way street. Jason and Clark Streets. The Public Works Comm. discussed the project for traffic diverters for Jason & Clark Streets. Ulett stated that the Traffic Engineer's office was doing the final design work and that some definite action should be taken at the next Council meeting. Storment noted that discussion was had regarding several types of diverters. S 212th St and Valley Freeway Interchange -_Benaroya Property. The Finance Committee was given a report on the Benaroya property at its meeting held October 14, 1977. It is recommended that the City proceed with the appraisal of the property. The need for the interchange is becoming more apparent all the time because Kent-Kangley has reached its ultimate capacity at peak hours. KITTO MOVED that the City Administrator be authorized to have an appraisal of certain Benaroya property to be used in conjunction with the S. 212th inter- change, Carey seconded. Kitto noted that the matter had been discussed at the Finance Committee meeting and while this did not constitute approval to go ahead with the project, it was a necessary step at this time. Motion carried. STREETS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 72ND AVENUE CORRIDOR 72nd Ave. Corridor. A letter was read from R. D. Uhrich, Manager of Industrial Development, Upland Industries, regarding the recent amendment to the Comprehen- sive Plan and specifically to the alignment of 72nd Avenue S. extending north from S. 228th Street. Uhrich pointed out that Upland Industries had constructed a major portion of 72nd Avenue S. when the street and utility improvements were completed at the West Valley Industrial Park in the vicinity of S. 190th Street, planning their development with consideration to the criteria and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. His letter noted that Upland owns approximately 33 acres of property lying northerly of S. 228th Street between the Union Pacific- Milwaukee mainline and the West Valley Highway and directly south of the "Arden- Mayfair" property. He pointed out that the Comprehensive Plan comtemplates con- struction of 72nd Avenue S. through Upland's property and continuing north directly over the Auburn Interceptor. Upland recently provided an easement for the construc- tion of the Auburn Interceptor, anticipating that to be the alignment of 72nd Avenue S. as presented in the Comprehensive Plan. He noted that his Company has now learned that Puget Power had petitioned and been granted an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan in 1976 which allowed the alignment of 72nd Avenue S. to "bubble" through their property so construction of their new substation would not be divided by 72nd Ave. He noted that the Council allowed the request of Puget Power and recently had endorsed the concept of a 72nd Avenue corridor rather than an alignment which would stop on the north and south sides of Puget's property. Uhrich noted that while Upland had no objections to the proposed concept, they did feel that the alignment of 72nd Avenue S. through their pro- perty should be along the Auburn Interceptor easement right of way and that the roadway which was once south of the Puget Power facility should curve back to its original anticipated alignment. He expressed the opinion that any other alignment through Upland's property would encumber the property and leave the remaining property extremely difficult to develop. A copy of a letter from Mr. Harvey Anderson, owner of the Arden-Mayfair property, dated June 6, 1977, was included with Mr. Uhrich's letter, in which letter Mr. Anderson agreed to the alignment of 72nd Avenue in any location and agreed to construction of said street in 1977 with or without the formation of an LID. Uhrich noted that Upland is completing plans to develop their property with rail service and construction of interior streets and utilities, including the construc- tion of 72nd Avenue S. He requested the City's approval to construct 72nd Avenue S. over the alignment of the Auburn Interceptor. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted and referred to the committee of the whole, Storment seconded. Street noted that the Public Works Department had met with Puget Power, and Ulett noted he would make a report at the workshop next Monday. Motion carr d. STREET LIGHT BILLINGS Proposed Plat - Meadow Lane. A letter was read from Peter A. Frame of Mac- Land, Inc. , petitioning the City Council to consider accepting the billing for street lights to be installed in the proposed plat of Meadow Lane. It was noted that the 28 lot plat lies within King County but will be served by City of Kent water and sewer lines which would be billed by the City. The letter noted that the street light billing for the surrounding Park Orchard community was served by a special County road improvement district but that Mac-Land has been unable to establish such a plan with the County for Meadow Lane. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted and discussed at this time. Johnson seconded. Plasters noted that the County does have a policy about such billings and generally assign this type of request to the water district serving the area or an organiza- tion such as a community club. Upon her question, it was determined by Mirk and Ulett that development of the plat is just beginning and that the water and sewer lines are already in. It was noted that it has taken approximately a month for King County to respond negatively and that Water Districts 58 and 111 have provided this service for customers in their service areas in the past. Ulett noted that the City provides street lights inside the City limits so the problem has not arisen before. He noted that he hoped to have a report from Puget Power tomorrow and to have a report for the Public Works Committee on Wednesday. Street noted that it was possible that the City could not legally include billing of this type since it involved use of City credit. Masters noted that Water Districts are allowed to do this. MASTERS changed the motion to include referral to the Public Works Committee, Johnson con- curred. Motion carried. FINAL PLAT Cambridge East, Division #2. The continued public hearing on the Final Plat of Cambridge East, Division #2, is scheduled for this meeting. In response to Mayor Hogan's question, Ulett noted that the Final Plat is now acceptable and ready for signature and recommended that it be accepted by the Council. Planning Director Harris concurred. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. There were no comments from the audience and no correspondence has been received. MASTERS MOVED to close the public hearing, Kitto seconded. Motion carried. MASTERS MOVED that the Final Plat of Cambridge East, Division #2, be accepted, Kitto seconded. In response to Johnson's question, Ulett noted that the road has been completed to the City's specifications. Motion carried. REPLAT PRELIMINARY PLAT Jay Krom/Montgomery. On September 27, 1977, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Jay Krom/Montgomery Replat Preliminary Plat which lies east of the West Valley Highway at approximately S. 210th Street (Lot 1 of the Montgomery Short Plat) , and recommended approval with conditions. It. is now necessary for the Council to set a public meeting date to consider acceptance or rejection of the Planning Commission recommendation and KITTO MOVED that such a public meeting be held November 7, 1977. Johnson seconded. Motion carried. REZONES Edna B. Huddlestone. On September 27, 1977, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on an application filed by Edna B. Huddlestone for a rezone from MHP, Mobile Home Park Combining District, to MR-M, Medium Density Multi- Family Residential zoning, for property lying between S. Central Avenue and S. Central Place, south of S. 266th Street and north of the Green River. The Planning Commission recommended that the application be approved. Planning Director Harris pointed out the location of the subject property on the map, noting that the rezone area contains approximately 3.29 acres. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. Thelma Crockett, representing the applicant, stated that the applicant did not feel that MHP zoning was complimentary to the surrounding area, and would create additional traffic problems. There was no correspondence and no further comments. CAREY MOVED that the hearing be closed, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. KITTO MOVED that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and the attorney prepare an amending ordinance, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Jerry Logg. A public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on September 27, 1977, on an application filed by Jerry Logg for a rezone from GC, General Commercial, to MR-H, High Density Multi-Family Residential, for property located at the northeast corner of State Street and East Titus. The Planning Commission has recommended that the rezone be approved. Planning Director Harris pointed out the location of the property and noted that it contained approximately 15,000 square feet. He noted that MR-H zoning allowed 40 units per acre and that the property in question, because of the slope of the land and allowing for off- street parking, would accommodate no more than 10 units. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. Chris Leiper of All Points Realty noted that he was in attendance on behalf of the applicant. In response to Johnson's question, Harris noted that the rezone requested did not constitute spot zoning since much of the surrounding area was presently zoned MR-H. Respond- ing to Mayor Hogan's request, Harris described the topography of the area, noting that the property is located on a steep hillside. McCaughan opined that for this reason it was a good location for an apartment complex and Masters concurred. There was no correspondence and no further comments. KITTO MOVED that the hearing be closed. Carey seconded. Motion carried. CAREY MOVED that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and the attorney directed to prepare an amending ordinance, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. Patrick L. and Patrick D. Hart. On September 27, 1977, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on an application filed by Patrick L. Hart and Patrick D. Hart for a rezone from R1-9.6, Single Family Residential, (9,600 square foot minimum lot size) , to MR-G, Garden Density Multi-Family Residential, zoning for property located at the southwest corner of S.E. 256th Street and 116th Avenue S.E. , adjacent to the Comstock Club. The Planning Commission recommended that the rezone request be denied. Planning Director Harris pointed out the location of the requested rezone area containing 4.5 acres and noted that the present zoning of R1-9.6 was the zoning recommended and approved for this recently annexed area. He noted that this request for MR-G zoning would allow 16 units per acre and that this property had been a part of a rezone application for MR-M zoning a year ago. The Planning Commission and the Council had both disapproved of MR-M zoning. Harris noted for Mayor Hogan that the County zoning for the property abutting the area was Suburban Residential, 7,200 square foot minimum lot size for property with sewers and 9,600 square foot minimum lot size for property with septic tanks. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. Noel Townsend of Townsend & Associates, Development Consultants, noted that he represented the applicant. He referred to his letter addressed to the Council dated October 7, 1977, and opined that the traffic situation in the area was the major objection to the rezone. He further opined that it would be possible for traffic to enter and exit the area in ques- tion without the necessity of left-turns. Karen Warden addressed the meeting, noting that she lived in the vicinity of 129th S.E. and S.E. 256th and that the traffic conditions were extremely bad at this time. The Clerk read Mr. Townsend's letter in which he opined that the rezone was in conformance with the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan and that development of the MR-G zoning classification would provide a buffer zone between the Comstock Club Apartments and the surrounding single family residential area. Townsend's letter also referred to the existing arterial street (S.E. 256th) and a neighborhood collector street (116th Ave. S.E.) The letter noted further that the applicants do not intend to build the maximum number of units allowable under the zoning requested (16 per acre) but planned instead on 8 units per acre. His letter pointed out that no Kent zoning classification fits such a development, which necessitated seeking MR-G zoning. He asked that the Council approve the zoning requested, with the ordinance being adopted after approval of a development plan by the Kent Planning staff to show a density of no more than 8 units per acre. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Storment seconded. Motion carried. The Clerk noted that no further correspondence had been received. Responding to McCaughan's question, Harris noted that the Comprehensive Plan designated the area in question as Multi-Family dwelling but at the time of annexation Single Family Residential zoning existed in the surrounding area and it was felt that the newly annexed area should contain similar zoning. He noted that the County zoning was similar and that the residents of the area objected to more apartments in the area. Harris also determined for Storment that if the rezone were granted, the only buffer would be trees which would be left in the area. Masters noted that she had attended the Planning Commission hearing and asked if the traffic problem could be resolved. Harris noted that at the time of the Planning Commission hearing a traffic count was not available. He noted that the Planning staff had recommended approval and that the Planning Commission recommendation for denial was based on the traffic situation and statements made by citizens at the time of the Planning Commission hearing. Masters questioned whether the Planning staff recommendation would have been different had a traffic count been available at the time of the hearing before the Planning Commission and Harris opined that it might well have been. He stated that the Planning staff recommendation for approval was based on the fact that the rezone request met the minimum requirements. He noted that the Planning Commission recommenda- tion for denial was based on additional testimony received at the hearing which was not available to the Planning staff at the time of their recommendation could be placed on the rezone requiring that no left turns be made off S.E. 256th and Harris noted that this was a decision to be made by the Engineering Depart- ment, although most rezones do not contain conditions regarding traffic. At Mayor Hogan's question, Ulett noted that left turns could be prohibited but that such a condition was hard to enforce without installing a physical barrier. There were no further comments and McCAUGHAN MOVED that the hearing be closed, Masters seconded. Motion carried. MASTERS MOVED that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and the rezone be denied, Carey seconded. Motion carried. ZONING Williamson Annexation. At the last Council meeting Ordinance No. 2052 approving the zoning of the Williamson annexation property was adopted. An error in the ordinance has been discovered by the City Attorney and to correct such error, the City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 2057, zoning the Williamson annexation property as R1-7.2 (Single Family Residential District) and repealing Ordinance No. 2052. McCAUGHAN MOVED that Ordinance No. 2057 be adopted, Masters seconded. Motion carried. REZONE S.L. Savidge Rezone - Ordinance No. 2041. A letter was read from Susan R. Agid, attorney for John Scanlon and the Circle K Mobile Home Park, objecting to the procedure used by the Council in approving the S.L. Savidge rezone, Ordinance No. 2041, by not listing in the ordinance the conditions for development of the Savidge property. Ms. Agid requests that Ordinance No. 2041 be amended to incorporate the conditions approved by the Council. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted and referred to the committee of the whole, Carey seconded. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSES Home Index - Revocation. A public hearing is scheduled for this meeting to con- sider the revocation of the business license of Home Index. City Attorney Mirk noted that new information has been received on this matter and that he would like it tabled. He pointed out the difficulty of getting witnesses to attend the hearing because of absences from the City. He further noted that the busi- ness has apparently changed its mode of operation and that the Consumer Protection Division has advised that no further complaints have been received concerning the operation of the Kent office. He noted that he was meeting with the attorney for Home Index on Wednesday morning at 9:30 and that the attorney had informed him the books of the Home Index operation in Kent would be open for City inspection. At his suggestion, MASTERS MOVED that the matter of the revocation hearing of the Home Index business license be tabled until a written report has been received from the City Attorney, Storment seconded. Motion carried. GAZEBO PROJECT Mayor Hogan reported that the Associated Student Body of Kent-Meridian High School has agreed to complete the gazebo and recommended that the City be authorized to enter into a contract with said group to complete the construction of the gazebo. MASTERS SO MOVED, Carey seconded. In response to Carey's question, Mayor Hogan noted that Burlington-Northern had been contacted about placing the gazebo on their property and it now appears that such an arrangement will be made. She noted further that due to the time involved in negotiating with the Burlington- Northern, it may be necessary for the students to complete the project at its present site, and then move the gazebo to the Burlington-Northern property. In response to Winkle's question, Mayor Hogan noted that although the Chamber of Commerce will pay the $500, the contract with the Associated Student Body is with the City because the City and the Associated Student Body have the same insurance carrier. Motion carried. FIRE PREVENTION A letter was read from the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Fire Prevention and Control Administration, expressing appreciation for the participation of Fire Inspector Hank Opel in the 3rd Annual Public Fire Education Planning Conference held in Airlie, Virginia September 19-23, 1977. STORMENT MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the record, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Burning Permit. A letter was read by the Clerk from Braunschweig Construction Co. requesting that a burning permit be issued to them for clearing eight lots in Highridge #4 Plat. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Storment seconded. Motion carried. The Fire Department recommends that the request be denied, inasmuch as over 75 lots in the same area have been cleared without burning and to allow this permit would be unfair to everyone. CAREY MOVED that the request of Braunschweig Construction for a burning permit be denied, Johnson seconded. Storment questioned the "unfair" statement, noting that County residents who live adjacent to the City limits may obtain County burning permits from Kent Fire Stations. Street noted that burning permits are issued to County residents by the Fire Stations but that no burning permits have been issued for areas inside the City limits since the adoption of the City's anti-burning policy. He noted that the County Fire permits are issued only in compliance with County rules and regulations. Kitto stated that he did not feel the City could grant any burning permits inside the City after the burning permit requested on the West Hill was denied last year. Motion carried, with McCaughan abstaining. CLAIM Federated American Insurance Co. A claim submitted by Federated American Insurance Co. in the amount of $129.67 has been reviewed by the City Attorney and it is his recommendation that the claim be denied. STORMENT SO MOVED, Johnson seconded. In response to Johnson's question, Mirk determined that the claim arose out of an automobile accident involving Federated's insured, Kathleen Dove, and Arlene Snyder. The Company is seeking partial payment from the City, claiming that a City vehicle changing lanes was responsible for the accident. Motion carried. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Housing Rehabilitation Program. The City Attorney has reviewed the interlocal agreement for housing inspection under Section 312, Housing Rehabilitation Program. This agreement authorizes King County Building Inspectors to inspect improvements made in Kent under this low interest rate program. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Interlocal Agreement of Housing Inspection Services between King County and the City of Kent, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Pedestrian Walkway. A proposal was read from Dennis Neifert, Architect, to provide architectural/planning services to the City for preliminary design for a pedestrian walkway at the alley running from Titus to Meeker Street, at a cost of $1,200 to $2,000. MASTERS MOVED to accept the letter and refer it to the Finance Committee. Johnson seconded. Mayor Hogan noted that funds for the other walkway were covered under the Population funds of Housing & Community Development, and that use of these funds would be discussed at the next work session. JOHNSON SO MOVED TO AMEND the motion to have the matter discussed at the next workshop meeting before consideration by the Finance Committee. Kitto seconded. Amendment carried. Motion as amended carried. KENT COMMONS Street noted that on October 14, Bower had presented to the Finance Committee a revised contract to cover the addition of Phase II of the Kent Commons pro- ject. The proposal provides for revisions to be done on an hourly basis, not to exceed $3800, for the revisions to the parking lot, and other items which are necessary for combining the Phase I and Phase II projects. An increase is proposed for Phase IIA and IIB based upon the change to two contracts, two bid calls, and possibly two contractors. Street noted, however, that the total is still very close to the amount we originally anticipated and is still below the estimate the City listed for the architect's fees on the EDA application. A copy of the proposal is on file in the City Clerk's office. It was determined for Masters and McCaughan that the Finance Committee has reviewed the proposal and recommends that it be approved. McCAUGHAN SO MOVED, Johnson seconded. Storment noted that he would vote against the motion for reasons stated at the last Council meeting. Motion carried, with Masters and Storment voting against. Street noted that the City was still attempting to have both Phases combined into one contract. Change Order - R.W. Huff Construction Co. Kitto referred to the change order requested at the last Council meeting in the amount of $924.00 to cover the cost of changing 32 rotary cut red oak doors to plain sawn red oak doors which was denied. He noted that at his request, Street had contacted Ted Bower, and that Bower had agreed to pay $400 toward the change order since the error in the specs had been made by his firm. It was determined that the requested plain sawn doors are worth the difference in cost and recommended that the requested change order be approved, with the architect to bear $400 of the cost. McCAUGHAN SO MOVED, Masters seconded. Motion carried. PARKS & RECREATION Kent Memorial Park - Consolidation of Funds. The Parks Department has requested permission to combine the following funds into one project: $18,000 Housing & Community Development Block Grant Funds granted for parking lot improvements at Kent Memorial Park $18,237 Federal Revenue Sharing Funds (budgeted for Kent Memorial Park improvements) $ 1,807 Federal Revenue Sharing Funds budgeted for sidewalks at Kent Memorial Park The total of $38,044 will allow the development of the much needed south parking lot at Kent Memorial Park. The Board of Park Commissioners, Council Committee on Parks & Recreation, and the Finance Committee have approved the request. The project will include the construction of sidewalks. JOHNSON MOVED that the Parks Department be allowed to combine previously budgeted Federal Revenue Sharing monies in the amount of $20,044 with $18,000 Block Grant monies to develop the south parking lot at Kent Memorial Park, Kitto seconded. Wilson explained for the Council how the consolidation of funds was possible, noting that the $18,237 Federal Revenue Sharing figure was a surplus in the Kent Memorial Park improvement project due to some of the work being done by the City maintenance personnel. He referred to the $1,807 budgeted from Federal Revenue Sharing for sidewalks and it was determined that the sidewalks would not be completed until the parking lot was finished. He noted that the Housing & Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $18,000 would not be enough for the parking lot as storm drains were needed which would cost approxi- mately $9,995. He pointed out that the combining of existing Park property with the recently purchased Ameny property will increase the number of parking stalls. He referred to the project for replacing the back stops which cannot be done at this time because of lack of funds. Storment questioned the disposition of the bleachers which were purchased for approximately $10,000 in Federal Revenue Sharing funds. Wilson noted that the bleachers are presently at the City maintenance shop being assembled and noted that it had been hoped that pads could be built before the bleachers were installed. Motion carried. Russell Road Phase II Project. It was noted that a letter has been received from I.A.C. to confirm the approval of Referendum 28 Funds ($62,500) and L.W.C.F. funds ($312,500) for Russell Road Park Phase II. It is recommended that approval be given to signing of the I.A.C. project agreement when received so that bid documents for Winter or early Spring construction can be prepared. CAREY MOVED that Mayor Hogan be authorized to sign the I.A.C. project agreement for Russell Road Park Pahse II when received, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. Russell Road Park Phase II - Transfer of Funds. The Parks Department has requested authorization to transfer $18,400 of Federal Revenue Sharing monies (now budgeted for the parking lot at Russell Road Park in conjunction with the City maintenance shed) to Russell Road Park Phase II development. CAREY MOVED that the Revenue Sharing Funds ($18,400) budgeted for parking at Russell Road Park be transferred to the Russell Road Park Phase II Development Construction Funds, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL City Administrator. The City Administrator has requested permission to attend the ICMA Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on October 29 through November 3, 1977. The item is included in the Administrator's budget. MASTERS MOVED that the Ad- ministrator be authorized to travel out of State to attend the ICMA Conference, Carey seconded. Motion carried. TAX LEVY The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 2059 setting the tax levy for 1978. MASTERS MOVED for adoption of the ordinance, Storment seconded. Upon McCaughan's question, Street noted that the current assessed valuation figure for 1978 is $673,224,155, an increase of approximately $55,000,000 from last year's figure. Motion carried. FINANCE Criminal Justice Training Fund. A State law enacted this year requires that a Criminal Justice Training Fund be established in the City Treasury. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 2058, creating a new fund to be known as the Criminal Justice Training Fund. STORMENT MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2058, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the bills received on or before October 20, 1977 and approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting to be held at 8:00 o'clock A.M. on October 31, 1977 be paid, Storment seconded. Motion carried. Claims approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting held October 14, 1977 are as follows: Current Expense $ 36,435.24 Parks & Recreation 7,510.96 Library 1, 354.41 City Streets 6,338.60 Federal Shared Revenue 6,802.39 Kent Commons Construction 59,986.25 Smith/Central to 4th 47.43 S. 18Oth/WVH-EVH 192.82 West Hill Booster Pump 2.30 124th/WD #111/Kent Reservoir 110.00 Equipment Rental 4,039.68 Housing & Comm. Dev. 579.30 Arts Commission 50.00 Firemans Rel. & Pension 2,820.35 Leff Disability 4,390.24 Sewer 919.56 Water 18,944.77 Garbage 41,250.66 $191,774.96 Interest Bearing Warrants 104th Ave. Street Improvement Pacific Paving $ 49,224.13 Rainier National Bank 2,591.80 $ 51,835.93 MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Jen§�CMC City Clerk