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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 01/15/1979 Kent, Washington January 15, 1979 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 8: 00 o ' clock p.m. Present: Mayor Hogan, Councilpersons Carey, J. Johnson, Just, Masters and McCaughan, City Attorney Mirk, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Ulett and Finance Director Winkle. Councilpersons B. Johnson and Kitto were not in attendance. Also present: Planning Commis- sioner Powers and URS representative Ramsey. Approximately 35 people were in attendance at the meeting. MINUTES JUST MOVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 2, 1979 be approved as printed, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. PRELIMINARY Maple Wylde. On December 19, 1978 the Planning PLAT Commission held a public hearing to consider the Maple Wylde Preliminary Plat, and recom- mended approval with the following conditions: 1) Curb and sidewalk be constructed on the west side of 116th Avenue S.E. 2) Construct sanitary sewers , storm drain- age and water mains as per plans approved by the Engineering Department. 3) Street name signs be provided by appli- cant. . 4) Street lighting be provided as per plans on file with the Engineering Department. 5) Underground wiring to be provided. 6) S.E. 229th Street to be improved with 28 feet of paving and curb and gutter. 7) Erosion to be controlled during construc- tion. 8) No lot access will be permitted off 116th Avenue. Planning Director Harris pointed out the location of the proposed preliminary plat as being on the west side of 116th Avenue S.E. at S .E. 229th Street and consisting of approximately 4. 6 acres. He noted the area consists of 18 lots zoned R-1 7 . 2 (7 , 200 sq. ft. minimum lot size) . The hearing was opened by Mayor Hogan. There were no com- ments from the audience and the Clerk noted that - 1 - January 15, 1979 PRELIMINARY no correspondence has been received. In response PLAT to Master ' s question as to the impact of Garrison Creek receiving all of the surface water drainage from the plat, Harris noted that all drainage in the area goes into Garrison Creek. He pointed out that most of the area surrounding is in the County and suggested that unless some action is taken, such as that in the Mill Creek area, problems will definitely occur. He referred to the County 's apparent lack of concern due to the size of Garrison Creek as compared with other large drainage creeks in King County. He clarified for Mayor Hogan that this area was included as part of the Soos Creek Plan. In response to McCaughan' s question regarding sidewalks , Harris noted that sidewalks were not required under the provisions of the Sub- division Code on a non-through street which was less than 500 ' in length. There were no further comments and CAREY MOVED that the hear- ing be closed, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. CAREY MOVED that the Maple Wylde Preliminary Plat be approved as presented, including the conditions set forth, McCaughan seconded. Masters reemphasized her concern over the problems of surface water drainage, noting that the Valley is already plagued with enough problems of this type, and suggested that this should be carefully monitored. Motion carried. REZONES Conifer Construction Company. On December 19, 1978 the Planning Commission held a public hearing on an application filed by Conifer Con- struction Company for a rezone from RA, Resi- dential Agricultural, to MR-M, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, Zoning. The subject (CONIFER property contains 35 acres .lying between the CONSTRUCTION) Green River and the Russell Road, south of the City riverfront park (Benaroya Park) . The Planning Commission recommends denial of the application because the applicant was not present at the meeting of the Planning Commission. Harris clarified that the Planning Department has -2- January 15, 1979 REZONES been unable to contact the applicant and that the required Environmental Impact Statement has not been submitted. (CONIFER The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. There CONSTRUCTION) were. no comments from the audience and MASTERS MOVED that the hearing be closed, Carey seconded. Motion carried. MASTERS MOVED that the request of Conifer Construction Company for a change of zone be denied, Just seconded. Motion carried. It was noted that on December 19, 1978, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on an application from Vincenzo DiPietro for a rezone from MA to M-1 for 9.9 acres located on the east side of Russell Road approximately 2000 ' south of S. 212th Street. The Commission recommended that the application be denied for the following reasons: 1) The rezone would be a spot zone. 2) The rezone would tend to foster a "sprawl (DiPIETRO) type of development. 3) There is no sewer serving the property. 4) Russell Road is designated as a scenic way and is planned for realignment to the east as development warrants . 5) The Planning Commission is now reviewing the Valley Floor Plan; rezones of this type should be held in abeyance until this Plan is adopted by the City. Harris described the area, noting that the Comp- rehensive Plan shows a realignment of Russell Road for the future. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. Mike Hanis , representing the applicant, stated that the property had been owned by this family for about 50 years , that they were annexed to the City without their consent, and that they merely wished to construct a building in which they could repair the trucks used in the family - 3 - January 15 , 1979 REZONES business. He noted that the family trucking business was a legal, non-conforming use which had grown over the years. He contended that this was not a "spot" zone and pointed out that the KOA Campground and a commercial kennel opera- tion were both located nearby. Hanis stated further that the proposed building would not require sewer facilities , and noted that the DiPietros had been assessed in excess of $7, 000 (piPietro) for the sewer line designed for industrial use. He further stated that the proposed realignment of the Russell Road would not affect this property, and that the zoning sought was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. He noted that no one objected to the rezone at the Planning Commis- sion hearing and that the applicant was the owner and was not planning anything more than the repair garage. Dave Uhrich of Upland Industries stated that while he had no interest in the property pro- posed for rezone, that industrial park zoning was planned for the area and Uplands intended -such use for their acreage. He noted also that the plan for realigning Russell Road might be changed. He opined that the rezone was a legiti- . mate request. Upon Masters ' question, it was determined that the sewer was at S . 212th Street about 2000 ' from the subject property. It was determined for McCaughan that the area was annexed in 1959 and that the area has been zoned MA, Industrial Agricultural, since then. McCaughan asked how this trucking business was allowed to start in the first place, since Mr. DiPietro had stated that it had only been in operation about 10 years, long after the annexation of the area. Harris stated that it had probably started as a family operation and that at first only one truck was involved. It was confirmed by Masters that the proposed rezone represented the entire property owned by DiPietro. She opined that a sewer connection would not be needed for a repair shop. Masters pointed out that 4 - January 15, 1979 REZONES DiPietro had been assessed for the North ULID industrial sewer and opined that the Council should not now deny a long time property owner a rezone to permit him to build this shop for his existing business . J. Johnson concurred with the Planning Commission recommendation, noting that changes in zoning should not be approved until the Valley Floor Plan is adopted by the City. Carey stated that the Valley Floor Plan study has been going on for a year and also commented on the fact that the appli- cant was assessed in ULID #l. At his request, Harris explained that MA is a holding zone, that most of the, area is undeveloped and would (DiPIETRO) remain so until roads and sewers were available. He noted for Just that since the trucking operation was a non-conforming use that the repair building could not be built under the existing MA zoning. Mayor Hogan noted the traffic problem at the intersection of S . 212th and the Russell Road. Harris explained that if zoned M-1 the usual requirements of setbacks, landscaping, etc. would apply. McCaughan opposed the rezone in view of the fact that the Valley Floor Plan has not as yet been adopted. Upon his inquiry, Harris noted that meetings on the Plan were continuing and that it might be expected to be ready for Council consideration in March or April. Carey opined that the matter should not be delayed until the Plan is ready., McCAUGHAN MOVED to deny the rezone for the 5 reasons outlined by the Planning Commis- sion, J. Johnson seconded. Masters stated that she would vote against the motion because she felt that, the Planning Commission and Council should begin looking at this type of problem in a more realistic and objective manner. On a roll call vote, the motion FAILED, with Carey, Just and Masters voting against, and McCaughan and J. Johnson voting in favor. MASTERS MOVED that the application be approved with proper counseling and monitoring by appropriate City Departments . Mirk noted there was no way to monitor such an operation and that such language in a motion only created problems later on. It was noted that there had been no second to the motion. JUST MOVED for further discussion, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Just asked about reducing the area to the actual portion needed for the building and DiPietro was not opposed to this . J. JOHNSON MOVED to continue the 5 - i January 15, 1979 REZONES hearing to February 5, with the understanding that the matter would be discussed at the (DiPIETRO) January 22 workshop, Carey seconded. Motion carried. On December 19, 1978 the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the application of West Valley Construction for a rezone from MA to M-2 for a 33 , 200 square foot parcel at the Northeast corner of S . 277th and the West Valley Highway. The Planning Commission has recommended that the rezone be denied on the premise that it is premature . Mayor Hogan opened the public hearing. Robert Thorpe of (WEST VALLEY Thorpe & Associates , a planning and economics CONSTRUCTION) firm, stated he had been engaged to assist the applicant. He noted that the applicant planned to use the site for interior storage. He acknowledged that sewer and water lines are approximately .6 of a mile away but that the applicant and owners to the north are willing to extend these lines . They are seeking some policy direction from the Council and wish to continue this matter until the completion of the URS Plan. Thorpe noted that a nursing home which formerly occupied this site had a sewage pump and well water. J. Johnson noted that the Engineering and Fire Departments had recommended that the rezone be denied until adequate sewer and water lines were available to the site. There were no further comments and McCAUGHAN MOVED to close the hearing. Carey seconded. Motion carried. McCAUGHAN MOVED to deny the rezone on the basis that the application is premature, J. Johnson seconded. Motion carried. (NELSEN & Nelsen Rezone and Nelsen Expanded Rezone. The NELSEN City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 2140, EXPANDED rezoning that certain property known as the REZONE Nelsen Rezone and Nelsen Expanded Rezone from R-1 to HC. MASTERS MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2140, Carey seconded. Motion carried. 6 - January 15, 1979 REZONES A letter was read from Jim Curran regarding Ordinance No. 2134, the Williamson rezone ordi- nance, which has been vetoed by the Mayor. Curran objected to the Mayor' s veto message WILLIAMSON which states that the traffic volume on James REZONE - Street exceeds the capacity of the street and ORDINANCE that there are no current plans or financial NO. 2134 - resources to improve James Street. The letter VETOED expressed the opinion that the traffic on James Street does not exceed the street' s capacity and that the only congestion is during the rush hours . He also opined . that there is no need to improve James Street in the area covered by the rezone. Curran noted that some additional commercial establish- ments would not greatly affect the traffic and that the primary increase in traffic in this area is due to the high increase in residential units on the hill. He urged the Council to pass the ordinance over the Mayor ' s veto. JUST MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the record, Masters seconded. Motion carried. A letter was read from Robert McBeth, attorney for Dr. Dan Ranniger, expressing concerns over the Williamson rezone and resulting traffic congestion which might be generated should further development take place in the area without appropriate measures being taken to correct the traffic situation. The letter also referred to an LID proposal currently being circulated by Dr. Ranniger to establish and improve 102nd Avenue S .E. from S.E. 239th Street to S .E. 242nd Street and to establish a fifth turn lane on James Street between 100th Avenue S.E. and 104th S .E. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Carey seconded. Motion carried. At Ulett ' s suggestion, it was determined that the letters should be discussed at the Public Works Committee meeting on Wednesday, 7 - e i r January 15 , 1979 i r REZONES January 17, and McCaughan noted that he would like to have more discussion concerning the Y fifth lane on James Street. VETOED Williamson Rezone - Ordinance No. 2134. The ORDINANCE Mayor has vetoed Ordinance No. 2134, an ordi- nance rezoning approximately five acres of property from R-1 to CC, west of the inter- section of James Street and 104th Avenue S.E. JUST MOVED that the veto message be made a part of the record, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. At the January 8 workshop Mayor Hogan noted that there would be additional similar rezone requests coming before the Planning Commission on January 24, and suggested that the Council might wish to delay action on Ordinance No. 2134 until those requests are considered by the Council. It was determined that the Council does have the right to reconsider Ordinance No. 2134 at this meeting and that passage over the Mayor ' s veto requires five affirmative votes by a roll call vote. JUST MOVED that the matter be tabled until the full Council is present, Carey seconded. Motion carried. TRAFFIC Commercial Development. A letter was read CONTROL from John and Grace Perrins , objecting to their not being allowed to sell their property fronting on 104th Avenue S .E. south of 248th Street and north of 256th, for commercial development, thereby curtailing the ability of affected property owners to make a profit on the sale ,of their land. JUST MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the record, Carey seconded. Ulett determined that the property is just outside of the City and that whatever the City does would have no effect on the zoning of the property referred to. Motion carried. Regional Traffic Study. The City Attorney introduced Resolution No. 857 requesting the 8 - January 15, 1979 TRAFFIC Washington State Department of Transportation CONTROL to conduct a regional traffic study. MASTERS MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 857, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Traffic Light Petition - Sequoia Junior High School 110th Avenue S.E. and Kent-Kangley Road. A letter was presented by Mrs. Rose Ann King, together with petitions , at the January 8 workshop requesting a traffic light at Sequoia Junior High School. Copies of the letter have been furnished to all council- persons . MASTERS MOVED that the letter and f petition be made a part of the record and the matter referred to the Public Works Committee, Carey seconded. Alice Metz noted that the Parks Department uses the school for many functions which creates additional traffic. She also stated that the Fire Department had recommended that if a signal is installed it be an OPTICOM signal. It was determined that the matter would be discussed at the Public Works Committee meeting Wednesday morning, January 17 , and the matter returned to the Council for action. Ulett stated that Rose King would be contacted and informed of the scheduled meetings . In response to questions, it was determined that the area on the South side is inside the City limits . Dick Harris, Assistant Superintendent of the Kent School District, expressed the School District' s interest and concern in the matter. Ulett determined that the State is the controlling factor as to whether or not such a traffic light is installed. Motion carried. PHASED LAND It was noted that each Council member had DEVELOPMENT received with the agenda a copy of the Mayor ' s recommendations for orderly growth. These have been discussed at workshops and the Mayor is requesting the recommendations receive official action, either by acceptance, rejection or modification. The Mayor read a memo from Chief Skewes regarding present rate of growth in the City and its resultant effects on the i f . i 9 _ i t 1 t January 15, 1979 PHASED level of Police Department services . McCaughan LAND noted that since two members were absent from k DEVELOPMENT this meeting the matter should be continued until the full Council was present and MOVED to delay the matter until the February 5 meeting, Just seconded. J. Johnson voiced his objections .to delaying the matter and noted that Kitto had made his feelings clear in this regard before--that Council items should not be delayed if a quorum was in fact present. Motion carried, with J. Johnson voting nay. ANNEXATIONS Rowley No. 2. A 10% notice of intention to circulate an annexation petition has been received and certified as sufficient. A meeting with the initiators must now be scheduled. Accordingly, McCAUGHAN MOVED that the meeting with the initiators be held at 7 : 00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 1979, at the workshop meeting. Carey seconded. Motion carried. STREETS SR 516 Improvement - 104th S.E. (Benson Highway to 132nd S .E. ) The Public Works Department has requested authorization for the Mayor to sign the agreement with the State for the acquisition of the rights of way on the above referenced project. The total amount of the cost of such acquisitions is estimated to be approximately $230, 000 and this approxi- mate dollar amount was included within the budget. It was noted that the State has asked that this matter be expedited. JUST MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement with the State for the acquisition of rights of way. Carey seconded. Motion carried. HEALTH & Request for ULID. A letter was read from Mr. SANITATION and Mrs . William A. Cramer requesting that a ULID petition be issued to circulate in the area known as "Big K. " MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted and referred to the Public Works Department, Just seconded. In response 10 - January 15 , 1979 UEALTH & to McCaughan ' s question, Ulett noted that the SANITATION area was not inside the City but would go into the Aero Mechanics system and was within the City' s franchise area. Motion carried. Landfill - Leachate Pond. Mayor Hogan noted that she and Barney Wilson had toured the site of the leachate pond constructed by Seattle at the Seattle Landfill and noted that perhaps now was the proper time to begin talking to Seattle about having a bubble placed over the pond to control odors . Garbage Rates - Contract. The garbage service contract between the City of Kent and General Disposal is currently being finalized and it is anticipated that the final contract will be presented for acceptance at the February 5 Council meeting. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the interim refuse agreement (in effect for the month of January) be extended to the first Council meeting in February, Carey seconded. Motion carried. LID 283 - Street, Sewer and Water Improvements, S. 220th, S . 216th and 72nd Avenue S . The Draft Environmental Impact Statement has been prepared and is ready for review. The Engi- neering Department requests that a public hearing be held on the Draft EIS at the February 5, 1979 Council meeting. CAREY MOVED that the date of February 5, 1979 be set for the public hearing on the LID Draft Environ- mental Impact Statement, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. LID 283 - Right of Way Negotiations . The City Attorney and City Property Analyst have inter- viewed individuals to negotiate for rights-of- way acquisition along the West Valley Highway, 72nd Avenue South (south of S. 212th Street) , S . 216th and S. 220th. It is their recommenda- tion that Dale R. Brunton be employed to do this work on an .hourly basis . It was noted - 11 - January 15 , 1979 HEALTH & that this project is totally funded through SANITATION the LID. The proposal of Mr. Brunton was read by the Mayor, stating the terms of his employment. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Carey seconded. Motion carried. CAREY MOVED that Dale R. Brunton be employed to negotiate purchase of rights-of-way in connection with LID 283, McCaughan seconded. In response to Masters ' questions , Mirk noted that Mr. Brunton lives in Oregon but has worked for the City in a similar capacity on several other projects, including presently negotiating for LID 288, and has done a more than satisfactory job in all past dealings. Motion carried. Park Mar Utility Extension Bill of Sale. The Engineering Department has received the Bill of Sale and Warranty Agreement for approximately 915 L.F. of 6-inch water main, approximately 780 L.F. of 8-inch sanitary sewer extension and approximately 635 L.F. of street improve- ments for the Park Mar Plat. JUST MOVED that the Bill of Sale and Warranty Agreement for Park Mar Plat Utility Extensions be accepted for continuous maintenance and that after pay- ment of any outstanding City bills, the cash bond be released. Carey seconded. Motion carried. Lakehaven Sewer District Agreement. Authoriza- tion is requested for the Mayor to sign an agreement to allow Lakehaven Sewer District to pump into the Kent system at S. 268th Street near 37th Avenue S . The District will serve an area north of S . 272nd Street and west of Military Road which cannot be served by Kent without pumping. The District will discontinue pumping into Kent ' s system when their system in the Star Lake area is installed in the future . The Public Works Committee has reviewed and approved the proposal. MASTERS MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Agreement with the Lakehaven Sewer District, Carey seconded. Motion carried. 12 - January 15, 1979 WATER LID 286 - 76th Avenue S. Water Main. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement on this project has now been prepared and available for review. In accordance with the request of. the Engineer- ing Department, JUST MOVED that the date of February 5, 1979 be set for public hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for LID 286, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Water Meter Turn-on/Turn-off Service. During the recent freezing weather, many frozen pipes required emergency service while repairs were made to broken lines . Because of the emergency nature of the calls and the volume of calls, there is an incomplete list of those requiring such service, and therefore the Public Works Director requests that the regular charge for service not be imposed. The City Attorney concurs that the Council has the option of not imposing the routine charge . JUST MOVED to not impose the charge and the motion FAILED for lack of a second. CAREY MOVED that the regular charge be imposed, McCaughan seconded. Masters stated that she would support the motion in order to be consistent with City policy. Just objected, noting that this would result in some people being charged and some not since a complete list of the recipients of service was not available. In response to Just' s question, it was deter- mined that the normal charge for such service is $10.00. Motion carried, with Just voting nay. A letter was read from the Danielson Company expressing appreciation to the Fire Department for their prompt service on the morning of . January 2, 1979 when many businesses suffered frozen and broken water pipes . A check in the amount of $10.00 as a token of appreciation and payable to Kent Medic I was enclosed with the letter. It was determined that since a charge would be made for the service that the check should be returned. MASTERS MOVED 13 - January 15, 1979 WATER to accept the letter and return the check to Mr. Danielson. Just seconded. Motion carried. (Mr. Danielson was advised that the regular charges would be imposed and he elected to make the contribution to the Medic I program anyway. ) United Methodist Church. Don Bogard, architect for the United Methodist Church, has asked authorization for the church to construct a water main on S.E. 248th Street from a point between 116th Avenue S .E. and 104th Avenue S .E. to the west line of the church property at 11010 S .E. 248th Street. The property is outside the City and the purpose of the main is for fire flows , not service. Upon the recommendation of the Public Works Director, CAREY MOVED to approve the request under the provisions of Resolution 822, Just seconded. Motion carried. PUGET POWER Rate Increase. Citizens attending the January 8 workshop requested the Council oppose the proposed rate increase by passing a resolution similar to the action taken by Renton and Auburn, At that time, Gene Smith introduced . a representative of Puget Power who responded to questions concerning the rate increase. After considerable discussion, the Council members indicated they preferred not to pass a resolution, but encouraged any citizen or Council member to attend and testify at the rate hearings . EARTHWORK At the January 8 work session, Craig Langager, SCULPTURE Symposium Coordinator for King County Arts (MILL CREEK Commission, explained the concept of an earth- CANYON work sculpture and Walt Ramsey, URS consultant, DETENTION displayed a sketch of the Mill Creek site . Mr. BASIN) Langager proposed that the City of Kent con- tract with Mr. Herb Bayer to visit the site and present sketches of a proposed earthwork sculpture for the Mill Creek site . Council members present at the workshop indicated an interest to do so - 14 - January 15, 1979 EARTHWORK and Mr'. Langager agreed to assist with the SCULPTURE contract document. The Mayor noted that (MILL CREEK expenses for Mr. Bayer to come to Kent would CANYON be $346 for air fare, hotel and expenses. DETENTION In addition, Mr. Bayer would be paid $2, 500 BASIN) for inspection of the site and a 3 dimensional maquette for a total cost of approximately $2, 846.00. She noted that the intent was to send a letter to Mr. Bayer asking him to do the work and outlining the conditions of the contract. If acceptable, the - first part Of the contract would then be signed. At the conclusion of Mr. Bayer ' s visit, the Council would take a look at his plans and the maquette and if it was what the City wants the final contract would then be signed. She noted that the Council could authorize the signing of the contract at this meeting or wait until Mr. Bayer arrives in Kent. The Mayor determined for Just that the .Arts Commission would fund the $2,846.00. Just stated that before he would auth- orize this expenditure he wanted to know what the total cost would be. It was deter- mined that a majority of the Council had expressed an interest in the earthwork sculp- ture at the last work session and favored having Mr. Bayer come to the City. JUST MOVED that the City delay action until Mr. Bayer arrives. The motion FAILED for lack of a second. The Mayor pointed out that there would be no cost to the City unless the Council accepts Bayer ' s proposal. She further indicated that Mr. Bayer ' s maquette would be an art work, dome by an internationally famous artist, which would be the city' s whether or not they decided to go ahead with the project. McCaughan questioned whether there were funds for the project and suggested that Mr. Bayer be asked that the earthwork sculpture be incorporated into the retaining wall. The Mayor suggested that Bayer would be asked to design the art work in that manner so that some of the costs could be 15 - January 15, 1979 EARTHWORK incorporated into the project costs. SCULPTURE McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Mayor be authorized (MILL CREEK to sign the contract, not to exceed $3, 000, CANYON Carey seconded. Just noted that he would DETENTION vote against the motion because the total BASIN) amount was not known. Masters noted that the earthwork sculpture was not a top priority in her mind and suggested that the Council should consider the drainage problem in the area in conjunction with such a project. She also suggested that there were more urgent areas of concern at the present time where money could be spent, such as for a traffic light at Sequoia Junior High. J. Johnson noted that he was in favor of considering the project because the Arts Commission had agreed to fund this preliminary expense and opined that the Council should at least look at the concept and then decide if the addi- tional cost is acceptable. Motion carried, with Just and Masters voting nay. KENT COMMONS Phase II Change ,prder. The Parks & Recreation Department and Ted Bower & Associates recommend approval of, Change Order No. 3 to add the follow- ing items to W.G. Clark ' s Phase II contract: 1) Covered walkway on the north side of the building $19, 7$5 2) Provide vinyl asbestos tile in the corridors, equipment room, locker room, and lavatories in lieu of sealed concrete floors, and delete VAT in the games room and instead provide carpet 5, 396 $25 , 181 These items were part of a package approved by the Council for which $100, 000 additional con- tingency money was set aside in the 1979 grant matching budget. CAREY MOVED that Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $25, 181 be approved and added to the W. G. Clark Kent Commons Phase II contract. Just seconded. In response to questions 16 - January 15, 1979 DENT COMMONS Helen Adams noted that these items were part of the original specs but had been deleted when the project was rebid. She noted that the covered walkway was on the ncr th side of the building. Motion carried. BUILDING/ Bell-Anderson Agency, Inc. A letter was read PLANNING from Don Bell and G. M. Anderson of Bell- DEPANtTMENT Anderson Agency, thanking the City of Kent Building and Planning Departments for their help and cooperation in making it possible for them to move to their new building with many problems unsolved. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Just seconded. Motion carried. CLAIMS Patrick Curtus Stredicke. A claim in the amount of $210.80, including tax, has been filed against the City of Kent for alleged damage to the exhaust system of Mr. Stredioke ' s car. It is the recommendation of the City Attar ey, after review of this claim, which included an inspection of the vehicle, that the Sewer Department pay the claim. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Sewer Department pay the claim in the amount of $210.80, Just seconded. Motion carried. CENSUS The Clerk noted receipt of a letter from the State asking whether the City of Kent intended to take an actual census in 1979 or if we would estimate the population. Jim Harris recommended that an estimate be made. JUST MOVED to so inform the State. Carey seconded. Motion carried. NUISANCE It was noted that the proposed Nuisance Control ORDINANCE Ordinance is not as yet ready to go to Council and will be discussed further at the workshop of January 22. The Clerk noted that a copy of a letter from Henry Towne voicing his objections to such an ordinance had been delivered to each Council member. JUST MOVED to accept the letter of Henry Towne and make it a part of the record, 17 - jY4 F 7 A I January 15, 1979 NUISANCE Masters seconded. Motion carried. ORDINANCE �{ KING COVNTy/ A letter was read from Bernice Stern, Chairman, i METRO MERGER King County Council, addressed to Gary Zimmer- man, Chairman, King Subregional Council, regarding the proposed merger of King County and Metro, which will be appearing on the ballot in November, 1979. Mayor Hogan noted that the letter had been distributed at the lust Subregional meeting of the King County Council of Governments. She noted that con- Fern was expressed about plans being made to submit the issue to the voters without every- one having sufficient knowledge of the issues . The Mayor noted that she had suggested that the committee be enlarged and expressed concern #` over the time element if the matter was to be placed on the ballot in November. She noted that she would keep the Council apprised of further developments. PDANNING Reappointments , The Mayor recommends reappoint- COMMISSION ments to the Planning Commission for the follow- :4 ing members whose terms expire in January, 1979: 1) Reappointment of Iry Hamilton - 3 yr. term 2) Reappointment of Michael Powers - 3 yr. term r. It was noted that the term of Rosetta Jones expires in January, 1979 also and appointment for this vacancy will come at a later date. MASTERS MOVED to approve the reappointments, J. Johnson seconded. Motion carried. CITY A thank you letter was read from Joe Street for ADMINISTRATOR the clock presented to he and Mrs. Street at the last Council meeting. The letter also expressed- appreciation to the Council members, past and present, for the thoughtfulness shown to the Streets . MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a Fart of the record, McCaughan seconded, Motion carried. 18 - January 15, 1979 PUBLIC Masters noted that the Public Safety Committee SAFETY would meet on Tuesday morning, January 16, at COMMITTEE 8: 15 a.m. FINANCE JUST MOVED .that the bills received through January 19, 1979 and approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting at 3 p.m. on January 26, 1979 be paid, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. Claims approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting of January 15, 1979 are as follows: Current Expense $ 27, 870. 33 Parks & Recreation 11, 768.67 Library 1,810. 37 5,449.82 City Streets Alcoholic Rehabilitation 1, 105 .50 Kent Commons Operating 937. 25 Federal Shared Revenue 4, 879.47 Smith/Central to 4th 549. 20 4th Ave . Signals 8,891. 24 Kent Commons Ph. II Const. 1, 104.80 UAB 13 - 84th Ave. S. Const. 21, 660.81 Equipment Rental 1, 902.93 Housing & Comm. Dev. 3,439.82 LEFF Disability 139.49 LID #282 13 , 593. 33 LID #283 19, 702. 12 Sewer 1, 966.66 Water 19, 076.84 Garbage Fund 52, 828.61 $198, 677 . 26 Interest Bearing Warrants LID 282 Skip Jacobson Construction $ 13, 593. 33 LID 283 Conger & Schueler $ 19,660.00 Kent News Journal 42. 12 $ 33, 295.45 MEETING ADJOURNED: 10: 20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Jensen, CMC City Clerk - 19 -