HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 11/21/1977 Kent, Washington
November 21, 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, McCaughan
and Storment, City Administrator Street, City Attorney Mirk, Planning Director
Harris, Public Works Director Ulett and Finance Director Winkle. Councilperson
Masters was absent from the meeting. Also present: Planning Commissioner
Johnson, URS representative Abed, City Treasurer Drotz, Assistant Fire Chief
Freelove, City Engineer Wickstrom, Sewer Superintendent Kristofferson. Approxi-
mately 45 people were in attendance at the meeting.
MINUTES
KITTO MOVED that the minutes of the meeting held November 7, 1977 be approved
as printed, Carey seconded. Motion carried.
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1978 Housing & Community Development Program & Housing Assistance Plan. The
Planning Department has prepared and placed on file a list of recommended prior-
ities for projects proposed for the 1978 Community Development Program as follows:
Funding Category
Priority No. Project Proposed Population / Needs
1 Senior Center Parking
Acquisition $38,000 -0-
2 Senior Center Parking:
Design & Construction -0- $25,000
3 Housing Repair Services
Rehabilitation & Counseling $27,000 -0-
4 Housing Repair Services
Minor Home Repair -0- $ 81000
5 Pedestrian Walkways
Phase III $15,000 -0-
6 Planning Administration $ 8,417 -0-
7 North Park Storm Drainage
Design -0- $42,000
$88,417 $75,000
It was noted that the City Council discussed these projects and the priority
listing at its November 14, 1977 workshop meeting and will now hold two public
hearings, one at this meeting and one on December 5, to receive any additional
input on community needs and to finalize prioritization of the projects. Input
will also be received on the 1978 Housing Assistance Plan.
The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. There were no comments from the
audience and the Clerk noted that no correspondence had been received. Respond-
ing to McCaughan's question, Raul Ramos of the Planning Department noted that
$38,000 for the Senior Center parking lot property was slightly higher than
the appraisal and it was determined that if necessary, additional funds could
be utilized for this proposal from some other category. There were no further
comments and JOHNSON MOVED that the hearing be continued to December 5, 1977
and that the City Attorney be directed to draft a resolution approving the
1978 Housing & Community Development Program and the Housing Assistance Plan.
McCaughan seconded. Motion carried.
CBD Pedestrian Walkways Improvement - Phase II Meeker, Gowe and Titus Streets.
Bids were received for the construction of pedestrian walkways as a part of
the Housing & Community Development program. Assistant City Engineer Wickstrom
noted that it was the recommendation of the Public Works Department that all
bids be rejected. He noted that the specs were set up by schedules and sug-
gested that a new call for bids be issued for the portion covered by Schedule
II, Item No. 2, Meeker Street, from State to Kennebeck, and for Schedule IV,
Meeker Street, from Lincoln to Madison. He pointed out that the bids received
for these two items together equal $41,000, the total amount available for the
project. He noted that a portion of the sidewalk improvement in question was
near the railroad crossings and it was felt that the high rate of insurance
for work in such an area may have prohibited small companies from bidding.
In accordance with the Engineer's recommendation, CAREY MOVED that all bids
be rejected and a new call for bids issued for the two items as recommended.
Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
RAILROAD CROSSING
Proposed Closure - S 208th Burlington/Northern Crossing. A letter was read from
Helen Neave, 7838 S. 208th Street, protesting the proposed closure of the S. 208th
Street Railroad Crossing suggested by Burlington/Northern. JUST MOVED that the
letter be accepted and referred to the Public Works Committee, Johnson seconded.
In response to Mayor Hogan's question, Street noted that no time limit is involved
in this proposed closure--that the railroad has merely asked that the City petition
for the crossing to be closed. Motion carried.
Petition. The Clerk noted receipt of a petition containing approximately 70
signatures protesting the closure of the S. 208th Street crossing. JUST MOVED
that the petition be accepted and referred to the Public Works Committee, Carey
seconded. Motion carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
A letter was read from LaVerne M. Stricklin, 24345 35th Place So. , Kent, addressed
to Station 73, Kent Fire Department personnel and Medic-1 personnel, R. Soper
and M. Hansen, expressing appreciation for the prompt assistance given to Mr.
Stricklin which resulted in saving his life. JUST MOVED that the letter be
accepted and made a part of the record, Carey seconded. Motion carried.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Appointment. Mayor Hogan has proposed that Robert D. Hankins be appointed to fill
the unexpired term of Hal Cline on the Civil Service Commission to April 1, 1978.
JOHNSON MOVED to confirm the appointment, Carey seconded. Motion carried.
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING
It was noted that a public hearing on proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing
Funds is required to be held at this time and has been properly advertised.
A list of items submitted for consideration has been filed with the City Clerk
and made a part of the record. Requests presented by the public tonight will
be added to the list and all will be considered and prioritized by the Council
for approval at the Council meeting of December 5, 1977. The public hearing
was opened by the Mayor. There was no correspondence and there were no comments
from the audience. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the hearing be closed, Johnson seconded.
Motion carried. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Revenue Sharing requests be considered
for approval by the Council at the meeting of December 5, 1977, Johnson seconded.
Motion carried.
KENT COMMONS PHASE II
It was noted that a meeting was held today with Ted Bower and Dave Ernst of Bower
& Nyberg to discuss and finalize design development drawings, cost estimates and
outline specifications for Phase II of the Kent Commons. Bower distributed
a booklet of the drawings and also a sheet on the project cost estimate, both
of which have been filed as a part of the record. Upon questions from the
Council, Bower determined that one set of restrooms had access from the outside
of the building. He noted that a sprinkler system was not included, but that
smoke and heat detectors were planned. Ernst stated that he had checked with
Edgerton and the materials to be used in making the building fire safe were
acceptable under the Fire Code. Johnson and Storment were of the opinion that
a sprinkler system should be included.
Discussion was had as to whether the handball court area should be air conditioned.
Kitto noted that the courts would produce much revenue, and this should be con-
sidered. Ernst noted that hot, humid days would affect the play as the con-
crete walls could become damp. He estimated that it would cost about $20,000
to air condition this area, and that there would be relatively few days when
both the temperature and the humidity would be high enough to cause a problem.
Ernst determined for Carey that the $170,000 figure labeled "equipment by owner"
was part of the EDA grant and would provide all of the equipment for the facility,
such as backboards, gymnastic equipment, etc.
Street pointed out that the Fire Code does not require the sprinkler system but
since the Council had expressed concern over this matter he suggested that the
motion be to approve the design as presented and authorize the architect to pro-
ceed and to advise the Council as to the difference in cost between a sprinkler
system and the proposed type of fire protection. CAREY SO MOVED and added that
figures be included for air conditioning for the handball court as an alternate.
McCaughan seconded. It was determined that the Council would discuss the fire
protection with Building Official Edgerton and Fire Chief Tom Foster at the next
worksession. Just stated that the funds for the air conditioning might be avail-
able from Federal Revenue Sharing funds. Motion carried.
STREETS
North Second Avenue Street Improvement. Pacific Paving Co. , Inc. has requested a
change order in the amount of $704.38 for additional work in connection with the
above project. Upon the recommendation of the Public Works Committee, STORMENT
MOVED that Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $704. 38 be approved, Carey seconded.
Wickstrom noted for Mayor Hogan that all of the asphalt has been put in place.
Motion carried.
1978 Street Sweeping Contract. Bids for street sweeping for the year 1978 were
received on November 15, 1977, as follows:
Sanco NW Lot Service $15,088.64
Ricks Parking Lot Service 15,178.24
Clean Sweep 16,609.24
It is the recommendation of the Street Department that the lowest and best bid of
Sanco Northwest Lot Service in the amount of $15,088.64 be accepted. It was
noted that the sweeping contract bid is a combination of residential, core area,
parking lots and extra call out sweeping, and that call out sweeping is based
on an hourly rate. STORMENT MOVED that the best bid of Sanco Northwest Lot Ser-
vice in the amount of $15,008.64 be accepted for the 1978 street sweeping contract,
Carey seconded. It was determined that core area sweeping is done three times
weekly and residential sweeping for those area containing curbs is done twice
monthly. Parking lot sweeping is done four times per year. It was further
determined for McCaughan that the number of miles to be swept was approximately
the same as last year. Motion carried.
WATER
124th Avenue Reservoir - Joint Kent/W.D. 111 Project. The City Attorney has
prepared an agreement providing for the construction, maintenance and operation
of the joint Kent/W.D. 111 3.5 million gallon reservoir, which agreement must be
approved by Kent and W.D. 111 before the District can sell bonds for their share
of financing. It was noted that the District will meet on November 23, 1977.
CAREY MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign the said agreement on behalf
of the City, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL DEPARTMENT
Surplus Sale of Equipment. The following is a list of the highest bidders
for the surplus equipment offered for sale by the Equipment Rental Department,
including sales tax:
Floyd Hawk Chev Pickup $189.72
Glenn Caron GMC Pickup 513.30
Johnie Nall Chev Pickup 476.04
Fergus McKean Chev Pickup 696.69
Robert Wagner Ford Dump Truck 637.67
David Lattin Ford Cab & Chassis 294.07
Art Skramstad Dodge Pickup 423.19
David Lattin Dodge Police Car 423.71
Floyd Hawk (2) Small Engine w/
Hiway Sander 42.16 ea.
Robert Watson (2) Wooden Canopies 6.23 ea.
It was noted that all bids were above the City's minimum.
KITTO MOVED that the highest bid on each item be accepted upon payment within
10 days; otherwise the vehicle will be awarded to the next highest bidder,
Storment seconded. Motion carried.
CLAIMS
Patricia C. L'Heureux. A claim in the amount of $50,000 for personal negli-
gence of the City of Kent has been filed by Patricia C. L'Heureux. City
Attorney Mirk noted that the claim was in connection with an alleged injury
sustained by Ms. L'Heureux in a fall on Meeker Street in 1974. McCAUGHAN
MOVED that the said claim be referred to the City Attorney, Carey seconded.
Motion carried.
A. Ferdi and Harriet Froemke. A claim in the amount of $401.81 plus an unknown
amount for freezer repair has been filed against the City by A. Ferdi and Harriet
Froemke. City Attorney Mirk explained that the Froemkes claim that the City
was negligent in maintenance of sotrm drains and noted that the alleged damage
they sustained was during a recent severe wind sotrm when the storm drains were
clogged with debris. JOHNSON MOVED that the claim of A. Ferdi and Harriet Froemke
be referred to the City Attorney, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried.
WATER
West Hill Pump Stations. It was noted that the DSHS will offer a Referendum
27 grant to Kent in the approximate amount of $28,789.77 to assist in the West
Hill Pump Station projects. Acceptance of the said grant must be before
December 1, 1977. KITTO MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to accept the said
grant offer, Storment seconded. In response to Kitto's question, Ulett noted
that the grant is 40% of the construction cost, not including sales tax.
Motion carried.
PERSONNEL
Water Department Employees. Mayor Hogan presented Certificates from the American
Water Works Association to Water Department employees Raymond Woods and Duaine
Hager who have successfully completed a course in taste and odor control.
REZONE
Oberto Sausage. A public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on October
25, 1977 on an application filed by Oberto Sausage Company for a rezone from M-1,
Industrial Park, and M-2, Limited Industrial, to M-3, General Industrial, zoning.
Planning Director Harris pointed out the lcoation of the proposed rezone area as
lying west of the Valley Freeway (SR 167) at S. 238th Street, and consisting of
approximately 16.1 acres adjacent to the Puget Sound Power & Light right-of-way
which contains 1.1 acres. He noted that the Planning Commission recommends that
the application be approved. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. Art
Oberto addressed the meeting and noted that his Company was desirous of moving
entire operation to the Kent area. Mirk noted that the proposed zoning was
appropriate if in fact the Oberto Sausage operation was to be devleoped on the
site in question, which would require M-3 zoning, but could result in problems
if for some reason Oberto's development plans fell through and the property
was available for heavy industrial usage in the vicinity of apartment houses
on James Street. Oberto noted that his company had already purchased the pro-
perty in question and contracts are underway for extensive remodeling of the
existing warehosue. It was determined for Johnson that the property would be
used for a distribution center and at a future date the finishing work on
prepared meat products would be done at this location, but that this was not
to become a slaughterhouse site. Harris determined for Storment that the M-3
zoning was the only zoning applicable to the type operation proposed.
The Clerk noted that no correspondence had been received and there were no
further comments. JUST MOVED that the hearing be closed, Carey seconded.
Motion carried. CAREY MOVED to accept the recommendation of the Planning
Commission to approve the rezone and for the attorney to be directed to prepare
an amending ordinance, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried.
PRELIMINARY PLAT KENTWOOD GLEN #3
On October 25, 1977, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Kent-
wood Glen #3 Preliminary Plat and recommended approval with conditions. Plan-
ning Director Harris noted that the proposed subdivision lies along the west
side of Lake Fenwick Road, approximately 1300 feet south of the intersection
of Reith Road and Lake Fenwick Road, and encompasses 8.1 acres and 20 lots.
The present zoning for the property is R-1 7.2, Single Family Residential.
Harris reviewed the conditions for approval as follows:
1. All recommendations of the Public Works Department as follows:
a) Provide a sidewalk on one side of the loop consisting of 45th Ave. S. ,
46th Ave. S. , and the east-west street connecting them. If the east-
west street is continued to Lake Fenwick Road, provide sidewalk on one
side of it.
b) Rework Lots 10-11 (Lot 9 on revised plat map) and Lot 12 (Lot 10 on
revised plat map) to provide access to Lot 10-11 (Lot 9 on revised
plat map) or require that a paved turnaround be constructed on Lot
10-11 (Lot 9 on revised plat map) .
c) Construct a barricade at the end of the street between Lot 9 (Lot 8
on revised plat map) and Lot 10-11 (Lot 9 on revised plat map) .
d) Construct all streets with curb and gutter and asphalt pavement with
widths on 45th Ave. S. and 46th Ave. S. to match the present widths
on these streets, the widths on the east-west street to be 36 feet
between the curbs and the widths on the cul-de-sacs to be 28 feet.
e) Provide street lighting to Kent standards.
f) Provide street names.
g) Provide intersection monumentation.
h) Design and construct gravity sewers to serve all lots. If gravity sewers
are not practical, resubmit the plat for additional review.
i) Provide a sewer easement for the present sewer and for any extensions not
located in street rights-of-way.
j) If the property south of Lot 1 is being reduced in size, submit a survey
to assure that the remaining setbacks are conforming to Kent codes.
k) Provide water mains as required to meet fire flows. Provide easements
for the main proposed to connect the Reith Road reservoir with the main
on Lake Fenwick Road and, where that main will be within the plat, con-
struct it as a 10-inch main.
1) Design and construct drainage facilities utilizing the King County Drainage
Ordinance principles which include detention basins. Provide facilities
to prevent erosion. Control the construction, both in sequence and with
respect to season of the year, to prevent erosion. Provide for the exist-
ing drainage way which enters the plat at Lot 32 (Lot 30 on revised plat
map) , and exits at Lot 18 (Lot 24 on revised plat map) , and the one which
enters at Lot 48 (Lot 46 on revised plat map) and exits at Lot 5 (Lot 3
on revised plat map) .
2. That a revised preliminary plat map be submitted.
3. That it be noted on the face of the plat map that all street grades are not
to exceed 12%.
4. That the soils report submitted by Hart, Crowser & Associates, Inc. be followed.
5. That the City enter into a contract with the Soil Conservation Service and the
applicant follow the guidelines of the Soil Conservation Service.
Harris noted that some of the conditions had already been met. He also pointed
out the location of the proposed holding pond for the plat and pointed out the
access to the property in question, noting that there would be no entrance from
Lake Fenwick Road. Harris also referred to an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
for the Plat prepared by the King County Conservation District and USDA which has
been made a part of the record, and noted that if the Council agreed to Condition
#5 as set forth above, this plan would be part of the guidelines to be used for
development of the Plat. He suggested that if the Plat was approved by the Council
that its development be carefully monitored because of its proximity to Lake Fenwick.
The public meeting was opened by the Mayor. Harris noted that all the necessary
EIS documents have been submitted to the Council and made a part of the record.
McCaughan questioned the fact that no access would be provided from the Plat to
Lake Fenwick Raod, noting that this would increase the traffic volume to the north.
Harris noted that the access to Lake Fenwick was dangerous because of the steep
incline. McCaughan noted that the intersection of 45th S. S. 256th, the other
access, was not improved and Harris opined that the necessary right-of-way is
available for improving the intersection. He also noted that Condition #3 provid-
ing that all street grades are not to exceed 12% would alleviate any anticipated
problems. Johnson pointed out that a very steep grade existed for access to Lake
Fenwick Road and Harris noted further for McCaughan that this is the last large
development anticipated for this area and that the Lake Fenwick Road access was
not a practical one.
There were not further comments or correspondence, and JOHNSON MOVED that the
meeting be closed. Just seconded. Motion carried.
JOHNSON MOVED that the Kentwood Glen #3 Preliminary Plat be approved as presented
with the conditions, Just seconded. Motion carried.
ANNEXATIONS (Gregory/Illian)
Proposed Gregory/Illian Annexation. The City Clerk noted receipt of a 10% petition
for annexation received on November 21, 1977 for approximately 29.5 acres of land
located west of 116th Avenue S.E. and southerly of Kent-Kangley Road. Upon the
recommendation of Public Works Director Ulett, JOHNSON MOVED to accept the petition
for annexation and for a meeting to be held with the initiators at the December 12
work session at 7:30 p.m. Carey seconded. Motion carried.
(Franks)
Franks Annexation. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 2064 annexing
the Franks area to the City of Kent. CAREY MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance
No. 2064, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried.
ZONING OF FRANKS ANNEXATION
The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 2065 zoning the area known as the
Franks annexation R1-7.2 (Single Family Residential District) . JUST MOVED that
Ordinance No. 2065 be adopted, Storment seconded. Motion carried.
(Blecker's Island)
Ordinance No. 2066 was introduced by the City Attorney annexing that area known
as the Blecker's Island annexation to the City of Kent. JOHNSON MOVED for the
adoption of Ordinance No. 2066, Carey seconded. Motion carried.
ZONING OF BLECKER'S ISLAND ANNEXATION
The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 2067 zoning that area known as the
Blecker's Island Annexation as R1-12 (Single Family Residential District) .
STORMENT MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2067, Carey seconded. Motion
carried.
HEALTH & SANITATION
Meadow Hills Sewer Service. It was noted that the Public Works Committee has
considered further the proposed sewage pump station in connection with this re-
quested sewer extension. The Committee has asked for data related to possible
rate adjustment for all Kent customers now served by pump stations and for in-
formation from other cities and agencies who have different rates for pump station
and non-pump station served sewer customers.
Horseshoe Acres Storm Water Pump Station Change Order. E. N. Cascade Constructors
has requested a change order for additional work in connection with the installa-
tion of equipment in the Horseshoe Acres Storm Water Pump Station. The requested
change order was discussed with the Public Works Committee at which time authori-
zation was granted, and, accordingly, JOHNSON MOVED that Change Order No. 2 in
the amount of $2,724 for E. N. Cascade Constructors be approved, Storment seconded.
Motion carried.
Horseshoe Acres Storm Water Pump Station Equipment Installation. E. N. Cascade
Constructors have completed the installation of equipment in the Horseshoe Acres
Storm Water Pump Station, and the Engineering Department recommends acceptance
of the project. JOHNSON MOVED to accept the contract as complete and that after
receipt of the necessary releases from the State the retainage be released,
McCaughan seconded. Motion carried.
BIDS
80th Ave. Storm Sewer. A tabulation of bids for the construction of a storm sewer
on 80th Avenue was presented to the Council. Ulett noted that it is recommended
that all bids be rejected because of problems involved in the proposed storm
drainage plan. He pointed out that the project has been enlarged from the original
and that only $12,000 was budgeted for the original project. He noted that the
engineer's estimate for the larger area was $19,817.00 and that while the lowest
bid was $20,532.55, revisions would have to be made to the original plan.
STORMENT MOVED to reject all bids on the 80th Avenue Storm Sewer project, Carey
seconded. Motion carried.
Johansen Request for Water Service. A request for outside water service has been
received from Harry Johansen for a dwelling located on 120th Avenue S.E. south of
S.E. 256th Street. CAREY MOVED that the request be granted, subject to the terms
of Resolution No. 822, Storment seconded. Motion carried.
Request for Sewer Service - Griffin. It was noted that Walt Griffin constructed
a sewer extension at 132nd Avenue S.E. south of Kent-Kangley Road about five years
ago and is now requesting service to a restaurant under construction at 27221 -
132nd S.E. The Public Works Committee has recommended approval subject to Resolu-
tion No. 822 and late comer agreement payment. Accordingly, CAREY MOVED that the
request of Walt Griffin be granted, subject to the above. Storment seconded.
Motion carried.
Cowart Request for Water Service. Walt Cowart has requested water service for a
dwelling to be constructed between Hilltop Avenue and 94th Avenue S. north of
James Street and outside of Kent. The property abuts Kent, but contains only 3/4
of an acre. Upon the recommendation of the Public Works Committee, CAREY MOVED
that the service be granted without annexation but subject to Resolution 822.
Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
Bill of Sale - American Strevell, Inc. The Engineering Department has received
the Bill of Sale and Warranty Agreement for the sanitary sewer line which was
constructed in the vicinity of 80th Avenue S. to 84th Ave. S. and from S. 208th
St. to S. 212th St. In accordance with the recommendations of the Engineering
Department, KITTO MOVED to accept the Bill of Sale and Warranty Agreement and
for the cash bond to be released upon the payment of any outstanding City bills
against the project, Carey seconded. Motion carried.
Request for Water Service - Rona Enterprises. Rona Enterprises has requested
water service for three lots on 121st Place S.E. north of S.E. 272nd Street. The
water system in the area is not sufficient to add new customers until after the
116th Avenue S.E. transmission line is constructed and the Public Works Committee
has recommended denial of the request at this time. KITTO MOVED that the request
be denied, Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
Bill of Sale - Kent Scenic Park, Phase I. The Engineering Department has received
the Bill of Sale and Warranty Agreement for the sanitary sewer line which was con-
structed in the vicinity of S.E. 267th St. and 102nd Avenue S.E. In accordance
with the recommendation of the Engineering Department, KITTO MOVED to accept
the documents and for the cash bond to be released upon payment of any outstanding
City bills against the project, Storment seconded. Motion carried.
Bill of Sale - Kent Valley Industrial Park. The Engineering Department has received
a Bill of Sale from Union Pacific Land Resources Corporation for the water mains,
sanitary sewers, storm sewers, streets and appurtenances in the KVIP constructed
in the vicinity of North 2nd Avenue to N. 6th Avenue and South 228th Street, and
recommends acceptance of the said Bill of Sale. KITTO MOVED that the Bill of Sale
for the improvements constructed in the Kent Valley Industrial Park be accepted
and the cash bond released upon the payment of any outstanding City bills against
the project. Carey seconded. Motion carried.
PARKS & RECREATION
Russell Road Park Phase II Construction Fund. The City Attorney introduced Ordi-
nance No. 2069 creating a fund to be known as Russell Road Park Phase II
Construction Fund. JOHNSON MOVED that Ordinance No. 2069 be adopted, Carey
seconded. Motion carried.
KENT DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
A letter has been received from Ted Strain, KDA Chairman, regarding pedestrian
oriented improvements to the alleyway from Meeker to Titus between First and
Second Avenue and asking the status of the proposed walkway development between
Meeker and Gowe, adjacent to the Odd Fellows building. The letter also expressed
concern about the status of sidewalk maintenance ordinances and further urged
the City to cooperate in a thorough clean-up of downtown Kent. KITTO MOVED that
receipt of the letter be noted and the letter referred to the Committee of the
Whole, Carey seconded. Motion carried.
TRAFFIC CONTROL
Clark Avenue and Jason Avenue Traffic Diverters. It was noted that the proposed
traffic diverters on Clark Avenue and Jason Avenue at Cedar Street have been dis-
cussed with the local area residents and that the Public Works Committee recommends
that the diverters be installed. $5,000 is budgeted from Federal Revenue Sharing
funds for this purpose. CAREY MOVED that the installation of traffic diverters
on Clark Avenue and Jason Avenue at Cedar Street be authorized, Johnson seconded.
Mr. Gesler who resides on Prospect Street, opined that such diverters would force
traffic to Prospect Street and to the street above. He referred to difficulty
in getting through the street now when cars are parked on the street. Bill
Anderson, also a resident of Prospect Street, referred to the number of small
children who live on the street and the lack of necessary crosswalks on James
Street. He suggested that when the traffic diverters are installed on Clark
and Jason, the traffic volume would increase on Prospect and make conditions
more hazardous. Reference was made to meetings held with residents of the
area and members of the Engineering Department. Storment and Carey noted
that Olson, the Traffic Engineer, was to take a traffic count both before and
after installation of the diverters and it was determined that if such a count
had not been made that it would be taken immediately before the traffic diverters
are installed, as well as after. It was also determined that Federal Revenue
Sharing funds are available, should it be determined that it is necessary to
install like devices on other streets.
McCaughan suggested that a similar situation could be found anywhere in the City
and that the problem was not unique to the streets in question. Johnson noted
that some of the problems on Jason and Clark were caused by extensive truck traffic.
A roll call vote resulted in a tie, with Carey, Johnson and Storment voting against.
Motion carried when the Mayor voted in favor.
BUDGET
1977 Budget Amendments - Third Quarter. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance
No 2068, amending the 1977 budget for the third quarter. It was noted that the
items contained therein have either been approved by motion of the Council or
recommended for approval by the Finance Committee. KITTO MOVED to adopt Ordinance
No. 2068, Just seconded. Motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Harold Hill Side Sewer. Storment stated that at a Public Works Committee meeting
about six weeks ago, after an inquiry from a citizen, he asked the Public Works
Director for specific background information concerning the side sewer permit
issued to Harold Hill. The Committee then talked to various employees of the
Public Works Department and as a result, Storment asked for an executive session
of the Council. He noted that the City Attorney had advised that the matter
should be discussed during a regular Council meeting, as a fact finding procedure.
At Storment's request, Wickstrom described the location of the side sewer in
question as approximately S. 190th Street across Springbrook Creek and northerly
to approximately the Clark Boat Co. location. Upon Storment's questions, both
Wickstrom and Sewer Superintendent Kristofferson gave background information on
the matter, including their knowledge that there might be a problem in the future
inasmuch as the sewer line would interfere with the grade planned for the proposed
P-1 channel. It was determined that the Director of Public Works had authorized
the issuance of the permit for the side sewer.
Upon Storment's questions, Ulett explained that the construction of this sewer
line was such that it could be used as a main trunk sewer line, and that it was
done under a side sewer permit in order that the project could be expedited. He
noted that Mr. Hill was no different than 900 of the developers--in a hurry and
that the property was in the process of being annexed to the City, and Ulett
clarified that it was never intended that the property would be served until it
was annexed. Harris pointed out that the SEPA checklist for this project was
circulated and that he had signed it and that this checklist took the place of an
EIS.
Ulett stated that there was nothing wrong with building a side sewer which can
be accepted by the City at a future date, that the line was properly built,
with easements, drawings, bill of sale, etc. He noted that the only difference
was that this had not yet been submitted to DOE or Metro but that their approval
was a semi-automatic procedure. He pointed out that he was concerned about the
5 year agreement and as to what would happen if the P-1 channel was built. He
pointed out that he had contacted the Department of Hydraulics and that this
Department had seemed to indicate the possibility of raising the channel from a
few inches to a foot. He stated that the 5-year period for the agreement with
Hill came from a meeting with Street, Mirk, Hill and himself, during which the
best method of serving the area was discussed.
Ulett further stated that after the Belknap Glass building was erected, the Exxon
building was then constructed and was also served by the side sewer. This
created the problem of having two side sewers connected together, but if the
side sewer had been accepted as a main line trunk, this would not have been a
problem. Another meeting was held and it was decided that there was no need to
further delay Hill as it might take some time to resolve other problems. It
was felt by those City people attending the meeting that this was a reasonable
thing to do and that the City and the public were still protected. He noted
that strictly speaking the connection of two side sewers was contrary to the
ordinance but was not necessarily contrary to what the ordinance was trying
to accomplish. Johnson stated that Hill had stated that he would rather pay
the fine than heed the County's "stop work" order.
On Carey's question, Freelove determined that the building permit had not been
issued at the time construction commenced on the Exxon building, although appli-
cation for it had been made. Freelove stated that the building was occupied
under a temporary Certificate of Occupancy, and that the final certificate had
not as yet been issued.
Carey stated that he was concerned that the City would be obligated to move the
sewer line at a cost of approximately $80,000 if the P-1 channel was put in
place after the expiration of the five years.
Mirk clarified that he was responsible for establishing the term of the agreement
as five years, and that he considered this a reasonable amount of time. He noted
that this agreement became a personal obligation of the Hills and that it protected
the City while allowing the development to proceed. He pointed out that the City
does not have the right to require reservations and setbacks, and to do so would
be, in fact, inverse condemnation. He pointed out that the SCS channels have been
under discussion for 11 years now and there is no guarantee that they will ever be
built. He stated that there were two ways to serve the property with sewer lines
and the engineers had decided that the route from the south was the best. Mirk
stated that when we allowed Hill to cross the Springbrook Creek we made him respon-
sible for the five year period stated in the agreement.
Upon McCaughan's question, it was determined that this was not the only sewer line
which would have to be moved if the P-1 channel became a reality in the future.
Street pointed out that about seven years ago the City had accepted the responsibility
for moving the sewer line on S. 228th. Mirk determined for Storment that a bill of
sale does not have to be brought to the Council, but that the final acceptance of
the line would be brought to the Council for approval. Ulett noted for Carey that
the capacity of the line to the south of the Creek had been checked, and that it was
ample for development of a certain portion of the Hill property. He pointed out that
it was also possible to serve the property from the Cascade line, and that Cascade
still intended to build the line.
Just opined that the City had been accused of not cooperating with developers in the
past and that this was an instance of trying to expedite things. Mirk stated that a
lack of communication had compounded the problems in this instance and that the
Council should take questions directly to the Department Head, not to the individual
employees. If satisfaction is not gained through the Department Head, the matter
should then be taken up with the City Administrator, and he clarified that the City
Attorney was to be consulted for legal opinions on any questions.
McCaughan noted that the problem would not have occurred if there existed a Compre-
hensive Sewer Plan for the Valley. McCaughan defined the problem as a sewer line
originally approved as a side sewer which was now considered a trunk line.
It was generally agreed that the method of communication must be improved. Storment
noted that the foregoing discussion came as a result of the Public Works Committee
decision to review the background information, and that the Committee would further
consider the matter.
FINANCE
McCAUGHAN MOVED that the bills received on or before November 18, 1977 and approved
by the Finance Committee at its meeting to be held at 8:00 a.m. on November 30, 1977 be
paid, Storment seconded. Motion carried.
Claims approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting held November 15, 1977 are
as follows:
Current Expense $ 47,890.14
Parks & Recreation 18,353.72
Library 1,575.52
Streets 6,152.98
Federal Shared Revenue 36,477.18
Kent Commons Construction 94,841.94
Reith Rd/Military 1,247.13
101st SE/SE 256th Signal 8,409.38
Smith/Central to 4th 20.10
S. 180th/WVH-EVH 314.16
S. 212th/WVH Signal Constrctn 408. 30
124th WD Ill Reservoir 152.08
Equipment Rental 3,612.04
Housing & Comm. Development 484.87
Firemen's Relief & Pension 2,753.76
LEFF Disability 4,714. 34
Sewer 2,830.44
Water 11,149.13
Garbage 38,333.62
$279,720.83
Interest Bearing warrants
104th Ave. Street Improvement
LID 281
Pacific Paving $ 39,782.91
Rainier National Bank 2,093.84
$ 41,876.75
K-Mart Sewers
LID 282
Skip Jacobson Construction $ 6,179.63
$ 48,056.38
MEETING ADJOURNED: 11:00 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Marie Jensen, CMC
City Clerk