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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 04/06/1981 Kent, Washington April 6, 1981 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 8 . 00 o'clock p.m. by Mayor Hogan. Present: Mayor Hogan, Council- persons Hamilton, B. Johnson, J. Johnson, Masters, McCaughan and Mooney, City Administrator Cushing, City Attorney Mirk, Planning Director Harris and Public Works Director Wickstrom. Council- person Bailey was absent because of illness. Also present: Finance Director McCarthy, Parks Director Wilson and URS repre- sentative Abed. Approximately 15 people were in attendance at the meeting. PROCLAMATION A proclamation was read by Mayor Hogan declaring Saturday, April 4, as Kentridge Bike-A-Thon Day in the City of Kent. CONSENT McCAUgHAN MOVED that J Consent Johnson seconded Calendar Item A CALENDAR through I be approved, Motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5A) Aaroval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the reqular Council meeting of March 16, 1981. HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5F) SANITATION Bill of Sale - Robert Randall Apartments. ACCEPT- ANCE of the Bill of Sale and Warranty Agreement for approximately 3 , 600 feet of water main exten- sion, 897 feet of sanitary sewer extension, and 218 feet of storm sewer improvements constructed for the Robert Randall Apartments for continuous oper- ation and maintenance and RELEASE of the cash bond after expiration of the one year guaranty period and payment of any outstanding bills against the project. (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5H) LID 283 Water, Sewer, and Street Improvements - 72nd S. , 70th S. , S . 216th, S. 220th and WVH, Phase I. ACCEPTANCE of the contract of Coluccio Construction as complete for the improvements re- quired in this phase of the LID 283 project and release of the retainage after receipt of the necessary releases from the State. Masters ques- tioned the condition of the streets and Wickstrom clarified that portions were scheduled for resurfac- ing in 1982 and that further improvements would be made during Phase II of the project. - 1 - April 6, 1981 (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5I) INTERIM LID 296 (Sewer, Water and Storm Drainage - 72nd FINANCING CS. 180th - S. 184th7 AND LID 304 (Smith Street improvements) Interim Financinq. The City requested proposals from all Kent banks on holding interest bearing warrants for LID 296 and LID 304. Rainier National Bank was the only bank to respond, submit- ting a proposal of 120. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 2283 for LID 296 and Ordinance No. 2284 for LID 304 setting this interest rate and designating Rainier National Bank as warrant holder for these LIDs as recommended by the Finance Director, based on current marketing conditions and discussions with other banks. LANDFILL Midway Landfill. Mayor Hogan noted receipt of a letter from Metro staff members who are interested in conducting a soil reclamation project, using sludge at the Seattle Midway Landfill site as has been done at the Gas Works Park and other locations in the area. She noted that the group had been invited to attend the Council workshop on April 13 to show a slide presentation of the proposed project. She also suggested that residents of the area be invited to attend the workshop and B. Johnson suggested that samples of the sludge be made available at the meeting. Kent Highlands Landfill Site. McCaughan raised questions concerning the memo from the Public Works Department indicating that the Kent Highlands Land- fill Site would not be completed for an additional 1 to 2 years . He noted that last summer the com- pletion time was estimated to be 9 months. It was determined that the amount of material being dumped at the site had been decreased by approximately 50%. STREETS LID 307 S.W. 43rd/S 180th Street Improvements - West Valley Highway to East Valley Highway) . This Ts a joint project with the City of Renton for the widening of S.W. 43rd/S . 180th to five lanes, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, bike paths, storm drainage, channelization, street lighting, signalization, landscaping and undergrounding of electrical services The total project cost is estimated to be approximate $5, 000 , 000 with the LID share estimated at $483 ,266 . 2 - April 6 , 1981 STREETS Letters have been sent to the property owners involved in the project informing them of an informational meeting to be held on April 15, 1981 to discuss the project. The Public Works Director has reviewed the events leading up to the proposed improvements and recommends passage of the resolution of intent proposing the LID, setting the public hearing date on the formation of the LID for May 4 , 1981. B. JOHNSON MOVED that Resolution No. 927 be passed proposing LID 307 and setting the public hearing date for May 4 , 1981. Masters seconded. Motion carried. LID 307 - S.W. 43rd/S. 180th Street Im rovement West Valley Highway to East Valley HighwaY) • Negotiations for the necessary rights-of-way for the proposed project are still being conducted. To date, negotiations on Parcels 36, 37 , 38, 41 42 , 43 , 44 , 45, 49-57 , 60, 64 and 65 are stalemated. Negotiations will continue in an attempt to obtain the rights-of-way required; however, due to the tight time structure of the project, it is requested that condemnation be approved in the event that the negotiations cannot be concluded in a timely manner. B. JOHNSON MOVED that Ordinance No. 2285 be adopted relating to the condemnation of Parcels 36, 37 , 38 , 41, 42 , 43 , 44 , 45, 49-57 , 60 , 64 and 65 of LID 307 , McCaughan seconded. In response to Mayor Hogan' s question, Wickstrom determined that the condemnation proceedings covered almost all of the property on Kent' s side but that some property owners were agreeable to settlement. Motion carried. Street Use Ordinance. Due to the street debris and damage caused by the use of streets in conjunction with development, it has been determined that a "street use" ordinance would prove useful in detail- ing the City' s requirements as regards street use and would make the developer aware of his responsi- bilities through the necessity to obtain a permit and post a bond for the project. The proposed ordinance has been reviewed by the Public Works Committee and the Council as a whole at a workshop session and its passage is recommended. B. JOHNSON MOVED that Ordinance No. 2286 relating to street use associated with property development be adopted, Masters seconded. In response to Masters ' questions, - 3 - April 6, 1981 STREETS it was determined that if the permit was not ob- tained before work was begun, the permit fee would be doubled and work stopped on the project until the ordinance had been complied with. Motion carried. WATER (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5D) Kent Springs Deep Well. ACCEPTANCE of the contract of Armstrong Drilling as complete for the Kent Springs Deep Well Drilling project which consisted of drilling, casing, development and testing of a test water supply well at the Kent Springs source and RELEASE of the retainage upon receipt of the necessary State releases. The project was unsuccess- ful in locating a new water source. (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5E) Kent-Renton Intertie Water Booster Pump Station at S. 180th Street. ACCEPTANCE of the contract of Kohl Excavating as complete for the installation of the booster pump for the Kent-Renton Intertie and RELEASE of the retainage upon receipt of the necessary State releases . (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5G) Utilities Department Inventory - Obsolete Equipment. DECLARATION as obsolete of the list of inventory prepared by the Utilities Department and AUTHORIZATION for the Public Works Director to proceed with disposi- tion of the same. A recent audit has indicated that 6 some of the materials would be used on City projects, other materials to be offered first to other public agencies, then auctioned and the remainder scrapped. FINAL PLAT Olympic Estates Final Plat (SU-79-7) . On March 16, 1981 the City Council set this date as the date to consider the Olympic Estates Final Plat. This plat has been signed by the Public Works Director and Planning Director. To comply with the Subdivision Ordinance regulations , a meeting must now be held by the City Council and the plat should be approved, disapproved or returned to the applicant for modifica- tion or correction. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Olympic Estates Final Plat be accepted with the conditions of Preliminary Plat approval, Masters seconded. In response to McCaughan ' s question, Harris determined that work could begin on the project as soon as the plat has been recorded by the Property Management Department. Motion carried. 4 - April 6, 1981 SHORT PLAT Rosauer Short Plat (SPC-78-21) . On March 2, 1981 VACATION the City Council adopted Resolution No. 919 setting April 6 , 1981 for a public hearing for the Rosauer Short Plat request for vacation of the subject plat located east of 84th Avenue South at South 200th Street. Planning Director Harris noted that City staff had no problems with the vacation of the short plat, which is part of the Jack Benaroya Business Park and recommended that it be vacated. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. There were no comments from the audience and no correspondence has been received. MASTERS MOVED that the hearing be closed, Hamilton seconded. Motion carried. MOONEY MOVED that the Rosauer Short Plat request for vacation of the subject plat be approved and the City Attorney be directed to prepare the neces- sary ordinance. McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. VALLEY Valley Studies . On February 17 , 1981 the Council STUDIES set April 6, 1981 to reopen the public hearing on Item 15, page 31, of the revised printing of the Valley Studies . Item 15 relates to restrictions on rail-served development adjacent to the Green River. Upland Industries Corporation has requested a postponement of the public hearing until April 20, 1981 for further review and consideration. B. JOHNSON MOVED that the postponement be approved, J. Johnson seconded. Motion carried. EQUIPMENT Bids. Bids were received on March 25, 1981 for the RENTAL Equipment Rental Department as follows: A. (1) 1981 1, Ton Pickup (wide box) Budgeted $6, 500. 00 Tom Matson Dodge $6,493. 75 (inc. tax) State Bid 6, 494. 77 Recommendation: Tom Matson Dodge B. (1) 1981 , Ton Pickup (narrow box) Budgeted $6, 500.00 Tom Matson Dodge $6, 417 . 86 (inc. tax) State Bid 6 ,418. 88 if If Recommendation: Tom Matson Dodge C. (1) 1981 Man Lift & Generator Budgeted $12,000 . 00 Utelco Equipment $10 , 750 . 80 (inc. tax & install . ) Recommendation: Utelco 5 - April 6, 1981 EQUIPMENT D. (1) 1981 2 Ton Cargo Van Budgeted $8,000.00 RENTAL Tom Matson Dodge $6 , 727 . 84 (inc. tax) State Bid 6, 757 . 32 it it Recommendation: Tom Matson Dodge E. (1) 1981 1 Ton Cab & _Chassis (4X) Budgeted $10,000 . 00 State Bid $10 , 764 . 24 (inc. tax) Tom Matson Dodge 11, 354 . 26 Difference 590 . 02 Recommendation: The low state bid is recommended, however since the state has an early cut-off date for large trucks, the city may not be able to pur- chase through their vendors . If this happens the city will either recall for bids or purchase through local dealers on lowest quotation. F. (1) 1981 1 Ton Cab & Chassis (4X2) Budgeted $10 ,00'' State Bid $8 , 395. 20 (inc. tax) Tom Matson Dodge 8 , 733. 42 it it Difference 338 . 22 Recommendation: The low state bid is recommended, however since the state has an early cut-off date for large trucks , the city may not be able to pur- chase through their vendors . If this happens the city will either recall for bids or purchase through local dealers on lowest quotation. McCAUGHAN MOVED to award the bids in accordance with the recommendations set forth by the Equipment Rental Department, Hamilton seconded. Motion carried. PARKS & (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5C) RECREATION Kent Memorial Park Fencing and Backstop Project. ACCEPTANCE of the Kent Memorial Park Fencing and Backstop Project as complete in accordance with the recommendations of the Parks Department and ORB and RELEASE of the retainage upon receipt of the necessary State releases . colony Park Golf Course & Driving Range - G.O. Bonds. Bond Counsel has prepared a new ordinance authorizing the acquisition of the driving range in accordance with the agreement approved by the Council and increas ing the amount of the bond issue from $1, 180, 000 to $1, 900, 000 to provide for the purchase of the driving 6 April 6, 1981 PARKS & range as well as the golf course and to cover the RECREATION costs of improvements to both facilities. Ordi- nance No. 2287 amending Section 7 and repealing other portions of Ordinance 2279 as passed on March 2, 1981, and providing for $1,000, 000 Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds for acquisi- tion of and improvements to the golf course and driving range was introduced. B. JOHNSON MOVED for adoption of the ordinance and Hamilton seconded. McCaughan expressed opposition to the acquisition noting that it was not in line with current National policy guidelines to limit spending. It was deter- mined that some changes to the ordinance would re- quire retyping. Masters stated that she would support the motion because the facilities could bring in a return on the City' s investment. Motion carried, with Mooney abstaining and McCaughan voting no. Golf Course Enterprise Fund. An ordinance has been prepared amending the 1981 budget for purchase and operation of the Golf Course Enterprise Fund and repealing Ordinance No. 2281. This ordinance estab- lishes the 1981 budget for the acquisition, improve- ment and operation of the City Golf Course Enterprise Fund, including the Par 3, Driving Range and Mini Putt. The ordinance also includes appropriate ad- justments in the Contingency Fund for payment of Debt Service and adjustments to the City's Internal Service Funds which will incur costs on behalf of, and bill same to, the Golf Course Enterprise Fund. The City will not take ownership of the Driving Range property until the bond sale but the City has been granted right-of-entry to make improvements. Passage of the budget ordinance is needed at this time so that the City may begin to incur the costs of improvements . Payment for these improvements will be paid from operating receipts and interim financing already arranged. B. JOHNSON MOVED that Ordinance No. 2288 be adopted, Masters seconded. Motion carried. FEDERAL Rape Relief Contract. The Council has authorized REVENUE $3 , 000 of Federal Revenue Sharing funds in the 1981 SHARING budget for Rape Relief. Authorization is requested for the Mayor to sign the agreement with Rape Relief - 7 - April 6, 1981 FEDERAL for 1981. B. JOHNSON MOVED that the Mayor be so REVENUE authorized, Mooney seconded. Masters suggested SHARING that the various agencies be made aware of the fact that the funding may not be available in the following years. Motion carried. COUNCIL Public Works Committee. Mooney reported that the COMMITTEES committee would not meet until April 22 , 1981. Parks Committee. It was determined that the Parks Committee would meet on April 15, 1981 at 8 :15 a.m. Public Safety. B. Johnson reported that the Public Safety Committee would meet on Wednesday, April 8 , 1981 at 4 : 00 o'clock p.m. Ad Hoc Committees. Masters reported that she had attended the recent Kent-Kaibara banquet noting that Kent' s sister city program was well run and the C should be represented at their functions. Masters also noted receipt of an invitation from the Second Grade at Lake Youngs Elementary School to their Kent Kaibara Program on Wednesday, April 8 , at 10: 00 a.m. FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5B) Approval of Bills . APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through April 3, 1981 after auditing by the Finance Committee at its meeting at 3: 00 P.M. on April 15, 1981. . ADJOURNMENT MOONEY MOVED that the meeting be adjourned at 8 : 30 o'clock p.m. , J. Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Marie Jeni� , CMC City Clerk - 8 -