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i April 16, 1984
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at
7: 00 o 'clock p.m. by Mayor Hogan. Present: Mayor Hogan, Council-
members Bailey, Biteman, Johnson, Kelleher, Leahy, White and
Woods, City Administrator Cushing, City Attorney DiJulio, Planning
Director Harris and Public Works Director Wickstrom. Also present:
Police Chief Skewes, Parks Director Wilson, Administrative Officer
Bond, and Personnel Director Webby. Approximately 80 people were
in attendance at the meeting.
CONSENT BAILEY MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through
CALENDAR P be approved, Woods seconded. Motion carried.
MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5A)
Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of
the regular Council meeting of April 2, 1984.
STREETS (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5J)
LID 283 - Improvements - S. 220th, S. 216th and
72nd Avenue S. APPROVAL to set May 21, 1984 as
the date for the public hearing to 1) amend Ordi-
nance 2102 with respect to the interest rates
stated therein and 2) to confirm the final assess-
ment roll .
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5L)
LID 308 - S.E. 260th Street (106th to 108th Avenue
S.E. ) . ACCEPTANCE of the contract of Gary Merlino
Construction as complete for the construction of
street improvements, water and sanitary sewer main
extension and storm drainage improvements on S.E.
260th Street between 106th and 108th Avenue S.E.
The retainage will be paid after receipt of the
necessary releases from the State.
LID 289 - Kent-Kangley Road Improvement (S.E. 256th
to 116th S.E. ) . This date has been set for the
public hearing on the confirmation on the Final
Assessment Roll for LID 289 for which the City
Clerk has given proper legal notice. The Final
Assessment Roll totals $269 , 761. 57 . Wickstrom
explained the background, noting that this was
initially a State project but that by State policy
the City is obligated to participate if the City
is interested in seeing the project move forward.
In addition to the City' s obligation relating to
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STREETS rights-of-way and traffic control, the improve-
ments not provided by the State project became
the City's responsibility. These included a
continuous two-way left turn, street lights,
underground power and a drainage system, provid-
ing sewer and water service where needed and re-
building a portion of the existing sewer line.
After a public hearing, the ordinance creating
the LID was passed in March of 1980. The total
of the City' s portion, $269, 761. 57 , is 4% higher
than the 1980 estimate.
Wickstrom then explained the methods used for
the assessments and the manner in which assess-
ments may be paid over a ten year period.
The public hearing was opened by Mayor Hogan.
The City Clerk noted the following correspondence
protesting the assessments for the project:
C. B. Coltran, Moffat-Minnick Animal Hospital,
Arnold Undsderfer, Ruth Cavender, Mr. and Mrs.
Floyd Lien, Janice Clark, Robert Gaunt, Robert
Undsderfer. The correspondence was filed for
the record.
Upon questions from the audience, DiJulio noted
that the zoning designated for the property when
it was annexed had nothing to do with the LID.
He explained that the issue was whether the pro-
perty was especially benefited by the LID improve-
ment, and that the assessments were no greater
than the benefits.
Wickstrom noted that some of the protestants
thought that they were assessed for sewers, when
in fact they were not. Several residents had
noted that this was a State highway for the
benefit of all and that the local residents
should not be assessed. Wickstrom pointed out
that the residents had only been assessed for
12 . 5% of the entire project.
After all who wished to speak had done so,
JOHNSON MOVED to close the hearing. Kelleher
seconded and the motion carried.
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STREETS Leahy noted that there seemed to be some confusion
as to "just compensation" and that many of the
Council members had not been serving at the time
of the initiation of this LID. He suggested that
more information was needed and that perhaps the
matter could be referred to the Public Works and
Planning Committee. Cushing suggested that the
Public Works staff could prepare a written report
for the Council workshop of April 23, so that
action could be taken at the next Council meeting
on May 7 . LEAHY SO MOVED and Bailey seconded.
The motion carried.
STREET (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5D)
VACATION Street Vacation. ADOPTION of Resolution 1011
setting a public hearing date for May 21, 1984
to consider the request of Valley Medical Center
and Kent Drug, Inc. for vacation of a portion of
an alley between Ward and Smith Streets.
TRANSPORTA- The hearing on the Transportion Plan has been
TION PLAN continued to this date. The 1985-1990/Six Year
Transportation Improvement Plan will be discussed
as well as the proposed Arterial Access Policy.
Poston explained that the Arterial Access Policy
was an attempt by the City to maintain the capa-
city of the existing roadways as much as possible.
He referred to the fact that the strip commercial
development often contains a number of driveway
accesses, each of which generate turning traffic,
thus diminishing the capacity of the roadway to
carry through traffic . He noted that frontage
roads would be ideal but this was not always
feasible. He pointed out that between 15% and
65% of the traffic collisions in Kent are drive-
way-related, with the highest number being along
256th Street near Kent-Meridian High School. He
cited the number of businesses along that street
and the fact that the driveways are virtually
uncontrolled and there were too many driveways
for a given length of roadway. Poston clarified
that it was the intent of the Engineering Depart-
ment to prevent that kind of thing from happening
in new development and that some driveway standards
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TRANSPORTA- developed by the Institute of Transportation
TION PLAN Engineers have been utilized. He pointed out
that he hoped to incorporate these standards
into the Transportation Plan and develop an
official policy to guide developers of commercial,
industrial or residential property. Poston then
presented the following:
PROPOSED ARTERIAL ACCESS POLICY FOR THE CITY OF KENT
All new driveways shall be developed in accordance with the following
design criteria. Deviations may be permitted by the Public Works Director
after justification by the developer.
1. All single family residential lots shall be permitted one driveway access
not more than 25 feet wide.
2. The number of driveway accesses for commercial and industrial lots shall
depend on the amount of street frontage as follows:
Less than 250 feet 1 driveway
250-500 feet 2 driveways
500-750 feet 3 driveways
More than 750 feet 4 driveways
Driveway widths for industrial lots shall be 30-40 feet. Driveway widths
for commercial lots shall be 25-35 feet.
3. Commercial or industrial developments may warrant a private intersection
opening instead of a standard driveway approach. The private intersection
opening differs in that radii are provided to allow easier turning movements.
The following additional criteria shall be met before a private intersection
can be approved :
A. A left turn lane is provided on the abutting street.
B. Traffic signalization is provided by the developer if warranted.
C. A minimum 100 feet of storage lane is provided between the street and
Arty parking, maneuvering, and loading areas within the development.
D. No other driveway openings shall be approved within 150 feet of the private
intersection opening.
E. The driveway approach shall be marked for two-way traffic.
F. The driveway is expected to serve more than 1,500 vehicles daily,
or a substantial number of oversized vehicles, such as trucks.
G. Curb radii shall be limited to 15 feet for commercial properties
and 20 feet for industrial properties.
4. All driveway approaches shall be perpendicular or radial to the City
street.
5. No driveways onto arterial streets may be permitted within 100 feet of
any arterial intersection or within 50 feet of any other intersection. Excep-
tions may be granted if no other access is possible.
6. Direct access onto arterials shall be denied if alternate street access is
available.
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TRANSPORTA- Poston then referred to the 1985-1990 Six Year
TION PLAN Transportation Improvement Program, noting that
each year the City is required to file a Six
Year Transportation Improvement Program. He
noted that an attempt would be made at this
meeting to show which projects would be generated
by the Transportation Plan, as well as which
projects have been removed. He noted that a
hearing is also required on the TIP and it is
recommended that that hearing be held on June 4.
Poston then noted that several projects have been
funded and the Transportation Improvement Program
is actually an obligation program, not necessarily
construction, so these projects would be removed
from the 1985-1990 program. He reviewed the
removed projects as follows:
#1. NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE - James to S. 228th
The State Urban Arterial Board has approved
funds for design and right of way acquisition
on that route.
#4 . REITH ROAD - S. 253rd to S . 256th
This project has been funded by the City.
Poston noted that the project included the
dip and curve at the top of the hill.
#5. WEST VALLEY HIGHWAY AT JAMES STREET
Poston noted that this project entails
lengthening the left turn lane at James
and providing a left turn near the Caveman
Kitchen. This project has also been funded
by the City.
#8 . SMITH STREET AT CENTRAL AVENUE
The project involves adding left turn lanes
on Smith Street to allow turns onto Central
Avenue. The City has also funded this pro-
ject.
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TRANSPORTA- #9 . WILLIS STREET AT CENTRAL AVENUE
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The project involves a turn lane addition.
The State is nearing completion on their
new SR 516 route into the City and it is
anticipated that much traffic will be
diverted from Meeker Street onto Willis
Street. Poston noted that the project
was intended to add a turn lane for traffic
coming from Willis and turning onto Central.
This project has also been funded by the
City.
Poston then referred to the list of projects con-
tained in the Transportation Program, noting that
some of the projects listed were not necessarily
the City's responsibility but may be that of the
County, the State Department of Transportation or
that some of them may have already been built.
He noted that this left six projects which the
City wished to add to the Transportation Plan.
1) South 180th Street at East Valley Highway
Intersection Improvement (Add turn lanes in
1987) .
2) South 180th at West Valley Highway Inter-
section Improvement (Add turn lanes in
1987) .
3) SR 515 (Benson Highway widening) from S.E.
196th to S.E. 256th (Widen to five lanes
in 1987) . Poston noted that the Highway
Department will be undergoing design on
that project within the next two years.
He noted that the Transportation Plan
showed it as being needed in 1987 and Kent
scheduled it for that. The project would
be a joint one with the Highway Department
and King County. Poston pointed out that
the limits of the City for the improvement
would be S.E. 236th to S.E. 256th, and that
the project would entail the widening of
the areas not already widened to five lanes
and providing curbs and gutters, sidewalks
and street lights .
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TRANSPORTA- 4) S .E. 240th at 104th S.E. Intersection Im-
TION PLAN provements (Addition of turn lanes in
1988 - 1990) .
5) S. 212th at West Valley Highway Intersection
Improvements (Add turn lanes in 1988-1990) .
6) S.E. 240th at 116th Avenue S.E./Intersection
Improvement (Add turn lanes in 1988-1990) .
Poston pointed out that the list of projects ex-
cluded any work on the new East/West arterials
since it was felt that it was not appropriate
to put these on the Transportation Program until
some indication had been received from other
agencies as to whether or not they will work with
the City on those arterials. If this cooperation
is forthcoming, the arterials will then be added
to the Transportation Improvement Program.
Poston then referred to an amendment to the 1984-
1989 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program.
He noted that the program did not include the
116th S.E. and S.E. 256th improvement, which would
add turn lanes on all four legs of the intersection
and also provide a new traffic signal. It was
included in the 1982 Transportation Improvement
Program and for this reason funding was received
from the Federal Urban Aid Systems program. Poston
pointed out that the Puget Sound Council of Govern-
ments allocated that money for the City of Kent;
however, the Department of Transportation has not
as yet approved the project. In order for their
approval, it is necessary that the project be on
the current Transportation Improvement Program
which would be the 1984-1989 Program. Poston
clarified that the project had been removed
because approval of the allocation had been
received from the PSCOG. Since the DOT did not
approve the funding, the City is now recommending
that the 116th S.E. and S.E. 256th intersection
improvement project be added as an amendment to
the current Transportation Program. If this is
done, the City would be eligible for funding this
year. Poston further pointed out that this action
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TRANSPORTA- would have to be done at a public hearing to be
TION PLAN held on May 7, 1984 .
Bailey raised questions as to the Proprosed
Arterial Access Policies and referred specifically
to Item 6. Poston responded by noting that one
word could be added to the policy to clarify
its intent: "Direct access onto arterials shall
be denied if alternate street access is available. "
Bailey concurred with the addition of the word
"street" . Biteman questioned whether this would
hold for City installations also since there
seemed to be a similar situation on the West Hill.
Poston stated that it would be a policy for all
developments that generate traffic. White ques-
tioned whether there was any possibility of moving
up the widening of Benson Highway. In response to
Poston' s questions, Wickstrom noted that the section
from 240th to 256th was scheduled to go out to bid
in February of 1986 and the section from 196th
to 240th was scheduled for February of 1987. He
clarified that construction usually begins within
one month after the award of the bid. White raised
further questions about the intersection of 116th
S.E. and Kent-Kangley and whether or not Kent-
Kangley was scheduled to be widened beyond that
point. Poston clarified that the ultimate plan
was to widen Kent-Kangley all the way to Highway 18 .
The next phase was the widening of Kent-Kangley
from 116th to 132nd. Poston further clarified that
the project referred to in the Transportation
Improvement Program was actually on S.E. 256th
some blocks from Kent-Kangley. Poston further
noted that there have been some accidents at that
location and it was felt necessary to get the im-
provements in as soon as possible. He noted that
design work was nearly completed but construction
money is not yet available. At Kelleher ' s request,
Poston clarified the change made to No. 6.
The public hearing was opened by Mayor Hogan. The
Clerk noted that no correspondence had been re-
ceived. Upon Gary Volchok' s questions , Poston
noted that the Director of Public Works would be
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TRANSPORTA- empowered to make changes where they were justified.
TION PLAN Volchok raised questions as to the widths of drive-
ways which existed now in industrial areas and
Poston noted that the newer driveways have been
limited to 40 feet but there had been some, such
as Northwest Metal, that were 150 feet. Poston
suggested that curves would help a great deal in
getting into the driveways. Chuck Lambert, 4821
Kent-Des Moines Road, questioned whether it would
be possible to have it written into the policies
that there would be one driveway every 250 feet
unless the lot size exceeded a certain number of
feet so the larger industrial parks could have
more than one driveway. Poston suggested that
many situations were not covered in the policies
but that the intent was to establish a set of
standards at this time.
Raul Ramos, 25205 45th Avenue S . , raised questions
about the Reith Road improvement. Poston noted
that the project has not been designed as yet
but that the problem arising because of the dip
in the road would be corrected by raising the
elevation of the road or possibly through the
construction of a retaining wall . He also noted
that it was intended that the curves would be
somewhat less than they presently are. Ramos
also expressed concern about the lack of lighting,
guardrails and striping around the park area.
Poston stated that this matter would be referred
to the Street Department and that normally the
edges would be striped at the end of the winter
season. Glenn Votaw noted that the Chamber' s
Streets and Transportation Committee had discussed
what Poston had presented at their meeting last
week and that although they unanimously supported
the proposal as presented, there VQ4e.g., foY4
cations suggested. He suggested hat some clnr�i�-
fication may be needed as to what ___ ____ rdally,
mean in developing commercial and industrial. .
properties, with regard to the Arterial Access
Policy. In response to Mayor Hogan' s question,
Votaw requested that the matter be deferred for
two weeks. Votaw also referred to the financing
alternatives which the Chamber had submitted and
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TRANSPORTA- noted that the Chamber was suggesting that the
TION PLAN City be requested to work with the County and
the South King County Roads Task Force on pursu-
ing a Roads and Bridges Service District for
transportation flow improvements, particularly
as it deals with funding. There were no further
comments and BAILEY MOVED to close the public
hearing, Woods seconded. Motion carried.
KELLEHER MOVED that the staff prepare the 1985-
1990 Transportation Improvement Plan as discussed
for future public hearing, Woods seconded. It
was determined that the date of June 4 would be
the appropriate public hearing date. Motion
carried.
KELLEHER MOVED that action be delayed on the
Arterial Access Policy to the next Council meeting
(May 7) . Bailey seconded. Motion carried.
KELLEHER MOVED that the City Attorney be directed
to prepare a resolution adopting the Transportation
Plan as approved with the added stipulation that
we will look into the possibility of the creation
of a Roads and Bridges Service District, Woods
seconded. Motion carried.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5I)
Six-Year Transportation Plan 1984-1989 . APPROVAL
to set May 7, 1984 as date for public hearing on
the revision of the 1984-1989 Six-Year Transport-
ation Improvement Plan to include the 116th and
256th Intersection Improvement Project.
WATER (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5K)
LID 316 - 94th Avenue Water Main. ADOPTION of
• REFER TQ Resolution 1013 setting the public hearing date
CORRECTED
MINUTES OF or the creation of LID 316 for May 31, 1984 .
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5M)
West Hill Water Pressure Improvements. AUTHORIZATION
for the Mayor to sign a contract with R. W. Beck
for design of the booster stations for the northern
and southern high service area improvements and for
review of alternatives for relocating the Water
District 75 intertie. The cost will be approximately
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WATER $31, 000 and the Public Works Director and the
Public Works Committee recommend that the con-
tract be approved.
POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5H)
Green River Murders Reward Fund. ADOPTION of
Resolution 1012 declaring the City' s support
for the Green River Task Force and pledging
$5, 000 to the Highline Community Council ' s
Green River Murders Reward Fund, and making
such reward available to the individual whose
information leads to the arrest and prosecution
of the person or persons responsible.
Mayor Hogan noted that a letter had been distri-
buted tonight from William Mitchell and Tom
Hughes, President and Staff Member of Local 1088,
United Steel Workers of America, relating to
disciplinary action by the Police Department.
BAILEY MOVED to accept the letter for the record,
Woods seconded. Motion carried.
FIRE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5E)
Fire Department - Boat Trailer. APPROVAL to
transfer the title of a boat trailer from the
Fire Department to the Kent Emergency Diving
Service, as recommended by the Public Safety
Committee.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5F)
Fire Department - Emergency Medical Service.
AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign the 1984
contract with King County for Basic Life Support
Services, as recommended by the Public Safety
Committee. The contract provides for $134,846
to be paid to the City in support of Kent' s
Emergency Service Program.
ANNEXATIONS Rowley #3 Annexation. The City Clerk has given
proper legal notice for this date for the public
hearing on the Rowley #3 Annexation. The
Boundary Review Board has not invoked jurisdiction
and has approved our Notice of Intention for this
annexation. Background information has been
included in the Council packets.
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ANNEXATIONS The public hearing was opened by Mayor Hogan.
A letter from Mr. and Mrs. John Perrins favoring
the annexation has been distributed and filed
for the record. There were no comments from
the audience and BAILEY MOVED to close the public
hearing. Biteman seconded. Motion carried.
LEAHY MOVED that Ordinance No. 2466 be adopted,
approving the Rowley #3 Annexation, Kelleher
seconded. Motion carried.
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Rowley #4 Annexation. The City Clerk has given
proper legal notice for this date for the public
hearing on the Rowley #4 Annexation. The Boundary
Review Board has not invoked jurisdiction and has
approved our Notice of Intention for this annex-
ation. Background information has been furnished
to the Council .
Mayor Hogan opened the public hearing. No corres-
pondence has been received and there were no
comments from the audience. BAILEY MOVED to close
the public hearing, Johnson seconded. Motion
carried. JOHNSON MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2467
approving the Rowley #4 Annexation, Biteman
seconded. Motion carried.
ZONING (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5C)
Zoning of Annexations. ADOPTION of Ordinance No.
2469 relating to zoning of annexed areas, amending
KCC 2 . 32. 20 (Ordinance 1674) relating to the
Planning Commission; amending KCC 2. 54 . 40 (Ordi-
nance 2233) relating to the Hearing Examiner;
j amending KCC 15. 03 . 020 relating to the Official
Zoning Map and 15. 09. 050 relating to amending the
Zoning Code. A new section, 15. 09 . 055 is established
j providing for initial zoning for annexed areas.
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Amendments to Zoning Code - Legal Non-Conforming
Uses. The Planning Commission is recommending
City Council approval of a Zoning Code amendment
for legal non-conforming uses. A public hearing
was held by the Planning Commission on February 28,
1984 and the recommendations were discussed by the
Council Public Works and Planning Committee and at
the Council workshop of April 9, 1984 . The public
hearing was opened by Mayor Hogan. The Clerk noted
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ZONING that one letter had been received from Howard
Manufacturing Company favoring the proposed
amendments. BAILEY MOVED to make the letter
part of the record, Woods seconded. Motion
carried.
Glenn Votaw stated that the Chamber of Commerce
recommended the following words be deleted on
page two of the proposed ordinance:
"44 and #5 Encourage. . . "
Harris and Wolfert of the Planning Department
noted that this was a matter of semantics and
had no objections.
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KELLEHER MOVED to close the public hearing,
Woods seconded. Motion carried. KELLEHER MOVED
to adopt Ordinance No. 2468 amending the non-
conforming use section of the Zoning Code with
the changes suggested above, Woods seconded.
Motion carried.
BUSINESS (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5G)
LICENSE Business License Revocation. ESTABLISHING June 4,
1984 as the date for a public hearing to consider
revocation of the business license of the Century
Motel . This matter was discussed at the April 9
j workshop.
PRELIMINARY (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5N)
PLAT Extension of Kent West Industrial Park Preliminary
Plat Number SU-80-6. APPROVAL of the request by
the Polygon Corporation for a one-year time ex-
tension to June 15, 1985.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 50)
Extension of Valley Center Industrial Park Pre-
iminary Plat Number SU-80-7 . APPROVAL of the
request by the Polygon Corporation for a one-
year time extension to June 15, 1985.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5P)
Kent 241 Preliminary Plat Extension Number SU-80-1.
APPROVAL of the request by the Arrow Development
j Company for a one-year time extension to July 6,
1985.
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PARKS Mayor Hogan noted that a letter had been received
from King County Councilman Reams of the King
County Council asking whether or not the City is
interested in pursuing a November ballot issue
for a County-wide Parks proposal. At the Mayor' s
suggestion, WOODS MOVED that the letter be referred
to the Parks Committee for consideration, White
seconded. Motion carried.
Senior Center Side Study and Phasing Options Re-
view. Parks Director Wilson made a presentation
about the proposed new Senior Center and other
needed facilities. He reviewed growth of the
City in the past and anticipated growth in the
future, emphasizing the need for additional
facilities as well as the enlargement of existing
facilities to meet such growth. A slide present-
ation was then made by Henry Klein, one of the
architects for the proposed new Senior Center,
showing plans and options for the Kent Shopping
Center site. One such option showed the site
being utilized for a new Senior Center, a new
library and a new Center for the Performing Arts.
He pointed out that open space features which
would be developed to serve as an extension of
the Earthworks Parks. He noted that Mill Creek
could be made part of the landscaping, instead
of underground. Klein noted the possibility of
rental space at the site for a restaurant or
bookstore, and described provision for 332 parking
spaces to be shared by all of the buildings.
Slides were then presented showing the various
alternatives available if the library were not
part of the site or if a Center for the Performing
Arts was not constructed. He pointed out that
the first plan allowed for a Senior Center of
approximately 20 , 000 square feet, a library of
approximately 20, 000 square feet and a performing
arts center of about 22 ,900 square feet, with a
seating capacity for 750 people. Mayor Hogan
noted that the presentation by Mr. Wilson and
Mr. Klein had been given before the Arts Commission,
the Library Board and the Senior Center and that
it was brought to the Council this date for an
official presentation in an effort to get public
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PARKS input on the proposal. She noted that the Council
was interested in the formation of a Citizens
Advisory Committee to review the proposals and
come back to the Council with a recommendation.
Mary Hofling questioned the starting date for the
project and Mayor Hogan explained that this would
depend on the Committee recommendation and that
if the facilities were to be built it would be
necessary to finance it through a bond issue.
She also explained that there was a time limit
involved if the matter was to be placed on the
September 1984 ballot. It was further explained
that a time schedule has been prepared by the
Parks Department covering the items to be con-
sidered, and that there would be one bond issue
to cover the three projects which would be voted
on by the citizens of Kent. Raul Ramos questioned
the proposed plan before the Council at this
meeting and the City Hall Master Plan which had
been prepared showing the library remaining in
its present location as an enlarged facility.
He suggested that the library not be moved but
should be expanded at its present location and
pointed out that this facility, along with City
Hall and the Kent Commons, added to the downtown
area. It was noted that the Library Board had
not, in the past, been in favor of moving the
library, and that these concerns should be con-
sidered. BAILEY MOVED to authorize the Mayor
to appoint representatives to a steering committee
from the Kent Arts Commission, Kent Library Board,
Senior Center Advisory Committee, West Hill Advisory
Committee and citizens at large for the purpose of
evaluating and preparing a bond issue proposal and
recommendation to the City Council. Woods seconded.
Kelleher noted that a public hearing could be held
on the matter. Motion carried.
Lower Mill Creek Canyon Bid Opening. Four bids
were received with Aldrich and Associates being
the low bidder. There was some question as to
the propriety of the low bid. The bid proposal
and required attachments from Aldrich and Associates
were not bound in the Specifications containing
the proposed contract, as required in the APWA
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PARKS Standard Specifications. Steve DiJulio determined
that according to our call for bid, the City can
waive this informality and that such waiver should
be part of the motion. In order to award this
project within the budget, deductive alternates
2, 3 and 4 must be taken out. It is estimated
that $22, 709 will be available for a contingency
fund. BAILEY MOVED that 1) the submission of a
bid proposal detached from Specification is not
a material irregularity; 2) the Council waives
the informality (irregularity) that the bid pro-
posal from Aldrich and Associates was detached
from the Specifications; 3) a contract for the
base bid less deductive alternates 2, 3 and 4
for a total of $510 , 420 be awarded to Aldrich
and Associates; 4) the present three project
funds (Mill Creek Park Development, Mill Creek
Spillway, Canyon Drive Pedestrian and Bicycle
Improvement) associated with this project be
combined into one project fund. Woods seconded.
Bailey explained further the manner in which the
funds would be expended. He noted that the
matter had been before the Council sometime
late last year regarding the various improvements
on the Mill Creek Park and a presentation had
been made at that time by Ms. Adams and Mr.
Wilson. He noted that one of the concerns was
to make sure that there were sufficient projects
available and funded to qualify for certain IAC
funding in the approximate amount of $600, 000
and when distributed the IAC funds came out some-
what less than that amount. Bailey noted that
the Committee concurs that the City should pro-
ceed with the project and if there are any ques-
tions they should be directed to Ms. Adams or
Mr. Wilson.
In response to White ' s questions, Ms. Adams
determined that there would be additional parking
space on Kent-Kangley as well as Reiten Road.
Motion carried.
FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5B)
Payment of Bills . APPROVAL of payment of the
bills received through April 14 , after auditing
by the Finance Committee at its meeting at 4: 00
p.m. on April 30, 1984 .
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April 16, 1984
COUNCIL Finance & Personnel Committee. Leahy referred to
COMMITTEES the presentation made by the City of Seattle at
the Finance Committee meeting on April 13 regard-
ing the dump fee increase issue. He noted that
following that presentation both the Finance Com-
mittee and the Public Works Committee were asked
to review the proposed increase. In accordance
with the recommendations of both committees,
LEAHY MOVED that staff be directed to prepare
a letter to the City of Seattle voicing Kent' s
objections to the increases and the basis for
those objections, and at a minimum asking Seattle
to give the City of Kent the maximum time possible
j to phase in the fee increase.
ADJOURNMENT BAILEY MOVED that the meeting be adjourned at
9 : 00 p.m. , Woods seconded. Motion carried. An
executive session followed.
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Deputy City Clerk
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