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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 06/18/1984 Kent, Washington June 18, 1984 Regular meeting of the Kent Cite 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. Finance Director McCarthy was not in attendance. Also present: City Treasurer Drotz. Approximately 50 people were in attendance at the meeting. CONSENT JOHNSON MOVED that the Consent Calendar Items A CALENDAR through _M be approved, Biteman seconded. Motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5A) Approval of Minutes . APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of June 4 , 1984 . BUSINESS Revocation of Business License for Century Motel. LICENSES This date has been set for public hearing to con- sider revocation of the business license for the Century Motel. The City Attorney has been advised that the management of the motel has changed and the City Clerk has received an application for a business license from the new operator. The Attorney recommends, therefore, that the public hearing be cancelled. LEAHY MOVED that this public hearing be cancelled, Woods seconded. *'lotion carried. HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5D) SANITATION Garbage Rate Increases . ADOPTION of Ordinance 2473 amending Ordinance 2365 and 2401,,, increasing rates for garbage collection due to increased contracted dumping costs at the Kent Highland Landfill . Increases must be made to the contractor per contractual agreement. Rates to the customers are being increased to maintain a self-supporting garbage operation. Details of the increase have been discussed with the Council Finance Committee and at the Council workshop of June 11. Informa- tion to customers will be provided with flyers in the May and June bills . (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5I) Benson Veterinary Clinic Bill of Sale. ACCEPTANCE of the bill of sale and warranty agreement for continuous operation and maintenance for approxi- - 1 - i June 18 , 1984 HEALTH & matel_y 260 feet of sanitary sewer extension con- SANITATION structed in the vicinity of SE 240th and 106th Avenue S.E. The cash bond will be released after expiration of the one year maintenance period. 1983 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Phase II . The bid opening was held June 7 , 1984 and seven bids were received. It is recommended that the low bid of $842 , 289 . 32 for Schedules I, II and IV (Alternate) from Universal Utility Contractors be accepted and that $947 , 084 . 80 be transferred from unencumbered sewer funds for this project. KELLEHER MOVED that the Universal Utility Con- tractor ' s bid in the amount of $842 ,289 . 32 be accepted and that $947, 084 . 80 be transferred from the unencumbered sewer funds, Woods seconded. Motion carried. WATER (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5C) LID 316 - 94th Place S. Watermains. POSTPONEMENT INDEFINITELY of further action on the creation of this LID to allow more time for staff research. The public hearing on the creation of this LID was held on "say 21 , 1984 . LID 314 - 104th Avenue S .E. Water Mains (S.E. 270th Place to S.E. 2 2nd) . The bid opening was held June 13 , 1984 wit eleven bids received. It is recommended that the low bid in the amount of $89 ,133 . 69 from Robison Construction be accepted. KELLEHER MOVED that the bid from Robison Construction in the amount of $89 , 133 . 69 be accepted for construc- tion of LID 314 , Floods seconded. Motion carried. STREETS (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEA1 5F) LID 318 - North Central Avenue Improvements. ADOPTION of Resolution 1021 setting July 16 as the date of the public hearing on the formation of LID 318 . (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5J) LID 304 - Smith Street Improvements . ACCEPT as com- plete the contract of Davlin Construction for Smith Street improvements and release of the retainage after receiving the necessary releases from the State. 2 - June 18 , 1984 STREETS (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5M) LID 283 (Amendment to Creating Ordinance No. 2102) . On June 4, 1I- the Council conducted a public hearing on both an amendment to Ordinance 2102, creating LID 283 with respect to the stated interest rates therein, and also on the confirma- tion of the final assessment roll. At the hear- ing the Council directed the Public Works Depart- ment to revise the assessment roll and to provide new notice of assessments. The public hearing on confirmation of the roll was continued until July 2 , 1984 . The Council closed the hearing with respect to amending Ordinance 2102 and directed the City Attorney to prepare the amend- ing Ordinance. ADOPTION of Ordinance 2474 amending Ordinance 2102 establishing Local Improvement District No. 283 , deleting limits on interest on bonds and providing that local improvement district bonds shall bear interest at a rate and be payable on or before date to be hereafter fixed by ordinance. The bonds shall be redeemed by the collection of special assessments to be levied and assessed against the property within the district, payable in annual installments with interest at a rate to be hereinafter fixed by ordinance under the mode of "Payment by Bonds" as defined by law and the ordinances of the City. The exact form, amount, date, interest rate and denominations of such bonds shall hereafter be fixed by ordinance of the City. Such bonds shall be sold in such manner as the City shall hereafter determine. Formation of LID 317 - 45th Place S. Street Repair Overlay. This date as been set for the public hearing on the formation of LID 317 . The project includes removal and replacement of deteriorated curbing and pavement, asphalt overlav and adjust- ment of existing utilities to finish the grade. Wickstrom explained the background, noting that the streets had never been accepted by the city and that, therefore the maintenance was not the city' s responsibility. He stated that he had attended meetings with the residents and that they favored the LID. The cost of the project is esti- mated at $35, 000 of which the city will pay $23 ,499, 3 - June 18 , 1984 STREETS leaving the remainder to be assessed to the owners of the properties to be benefitted. He further explained the method of financing and the proposed schedule for the project. The public hearing was opened by Mayor Hogan. Property owners Harry Stutzke, Debra Paulson and Charles Williams pointed out that when they purchased their homes, they did not realize that the city had never accepted the street and therefore that the home owners, in fact, owned the street. There were no objections to the LID and the City Clerk reported that no correspondence had been received. The public hear- ing was closed by motion and KELLEHER PROVED for the City Attorney to be directed to prepare the Ordi- nance creating LID 317 . Biteman seconded, and the motion carried. STORM (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5H) DRAINAGE Bill of Sale - French Field Storm Drainage Improve- ments . ACCEPTANCE of the bill of sale and warranty agreement for continuous operation and maintenance for approximately 770 feet of storm drainage im- provements constructed in the vicinity of Kent- Kangley Road. The cash bond will be released after expiration of the maintenance period. North Park Storm Drainage Phase III . The bid open- ing was held June 12 , 1984 with eight bids received. It is recommended that the low bid of $51,760 . 00 for Schedules I, IA, IB from H. L. Jacobson Jr. Construction be accepted. KELLEHER MOVED that the bid received from H. L. Jacobson Jr. Construction in the amount of $51 , 760 . 00 be accepted for construc- tion on the North Park Storm Drainage Phase III, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. ZONING CODE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5K) Zoning Code Amendment. SETTING a date for a public hearing on July 16, 1984 to consider the recommenda- tions by the Planning Commission to amend the Zoning Code to reclassify Highway Commercial property to General Commercial . AGRICULTURAL (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEP^_ 5L) STUDY Agricultural Program. Council APPROVAL of the follow- ing dates for the Agricultural Plan Amendments and for implementing zoning: - 4 - I June 18 , 1984 AGRICULTURAL June 21, 1984 , 4 : 00 p.m. - Bus STUDY tour of the agricultural lands . (Harris noted that the bus would leave from the City Hall and all interested in going should assemble in the lobby. ) June 25, 1984 , 7 : 00 p.m. - Council workshop on Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Julv 2 , 1984 , 7 : 00 p.m. - Public meeting on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. July 9 , 1984 , 7 : 00 p.m. - Council workshop on zoning amendments. July 16, 1984, 7 : 00 p.m. - Public meeting on^zoning amendments. VALLEY COM (CONSENT C711 FI?DAR ITEM 5E) Exna-3ion of Valley-Communications Center. The Council supports expansion of Valley-Com in accordance with Alternative #3 of the Valley- Communications Center Operations Based Study, subject to final review and approval of details regarding financing . This was discussed at the June 11 workshop. CABLE TV (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5G) Cable TV Puget Sound Lease. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign a lease agreement to Cable TV Puget Sound allowing them to construct, install and maintain a fenced tower and microwave unit on City property in the vicinity of 124th Avenue S .E. SURPLUS (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 6B) PROPERTY Disposal of Surplus Property at S. 212th Street and SR 167) . The City has previously received the Reith Road pit site from the State in exchange for certain property at S . 212th Street and SR 167 . A certain portion of the S . 212th Street property is surplus to the State ' s need for construction of the new freeway interchange. Negotiations with the Jack A. Benaroya Company for acquisition of the surplus property are in progress . Prior 5 - June 18 , 1984 SURPLUS to the disposal of the surplus property a public PROPERTY hearing is necessary. JOHNSON MOVED that a public hearing be scheduled for July 16, 1984 for the disposal of surplus property at S . 212th Street and SR 167, Kelleher seconded. Motion carried. CIVIC Civic Center Complex. The Civic Center Advisory CENTER Committee .filed a report at the June 11 workshop. The Committee recommends that a $10, 000, 000 bond issue be placed on the September ballot for the construction of a Civic Center Complex consisting of a new Senior Center, Library and Performing Arts Center. Cushing noted that a presentation had been made by the Advisory Committee last week and the Chairman, Ford Kiene, noted that he was in attendance to answer any auestions . The Mayor opened the public hearing . The Clerk noted that no correspondence had been received. Joseph Street addressed the Council, noting that he would vote no on the proposal presented because it was not a constructive proposal but rather destructive. He clarified that he was not object- ing to or critizing the facilities that were being proposed but that he objected to the location for the proposed complex. He noted that the proposal would take in a minimum of eight residences and that it would cause ten small businesses to move or close up, pointing out that at the present time there are not ten openings in downtown Kent where these businesses could relocate. As many as fifty people could become unemployed as a result of taking over the present location of the businesses . Street suggested that this was too great a cost to the community in the human factor, including the businessmen and the employees and the fact that it was not necessary. He noted that two of the present Councilmembers were on the City Hall Project Committee which had expressed the desire that the City not destroy businesses in choosing a location. He contended that this concept should also apply to the site under consid- eration for the Civic Center project. He further contended that there was vacant land available that could be used for these projects. He then reviewed some of the pertinent facts surrounding 6 - June 18 , 1984 CIVIC the project and stated that the time element was CENTER not nearly as vital as it would appear to be from the report. Referring to the library, Street noted that Mr. Mutschler had determined that a new library would be needed within ten vears , but that six months later Mr. Mutschler stated that plans for a new library should be made within two years and con- struction started within four years. He noted that King County has awarded a contract for a new 15, 000 square foot library in Fairwood, which will serve twice as many people as the Kent library serves right now. He noted that Kent' s library is also 15, 000 square feet and questioned therefore whether the Fairwood library would also have to be replaced in four years . Street agreed that Kent' s library would have to be enlarged but contended that it was not needed at this time, and therefore the money should not be tied up now. He noted that the City' s contract with King County provided that if either party buys out the other they shall ?gay the current true or market value. The Assessor ' s value for property in Kent runs approximately 60% of true market value. Street suggested, therefore, when it was time to get down to the final settlement with King County that instead of paying them $400, 000+ that it would cost $700, 000 - $800, 000 . He expressed no disagreement with this because of the way the contract was drawn up. Street further pointed out that he had been in attendance at at least three meetings where Mutschler had pointed out very specifically that they would trade their ownerships for an even trade for the first 15, 000 square feet with the amenities and they would then pay one-half of the cost of the extra 5, 000 square feet plus any additional wiring that is necessary for a new building. Street noted that the report states that the City will pay 50% , that this was in error , and that plans should be made using the figure of 85% instead which would result in several hundred thousand dollars difference. He pointed out again that - 7 - i June 18 , 1984 CIVIC he was not against having a new library, but re- CENTER iterated that it was not needed right now. He concluded, therefore, that the report which had been made was not a good report. Street then referred to the Performing Arts project and agreed that it was indeed a fine idea but that the problem was in figuring the cost of the facility. A comparison had been made with Yakima, Tacoma and Seattle. He noted Yakima and Tacoma had remodeled existing structures and that Seattle had built a new building. Street said that the Committee ' s report stated that a new performing arts building could be built for less cost per square foot than the remodeling in either Tacoma or Yakima and for less than half what the Seattle theatre cost. He stated that he had very grave doubts that such construction could occur at the price listed in the report. He also pointed out that at the time of the issuance of general oblig- ation bonds the Council must certify that they can produce the product for the amount of money involved and if they cannot do that they must reduce the product. Referring to the report, he noted that every time the number was reduced, the end result was less profitable than it was before. He referred specifically to statements that a facility with 1, 000 to 1 , 200 seats has a better chance of breaking even than a facility with fewer seats. He further suggested that the other cities were not breaking even and while the report states that in 1984 Tacoma was breaking even they had, in fact, lost $220 , 000 the year before. Referring to Seattle, he noted that the theatre rea_uires $1 , 000, 000 per year in subsidies to keep it running, noting that he was one of those contributing to its operation. Street stated that he would feel uncomfortable to be in the Council ' s position of approving a bond issue on the theatre at the rate as shown in the report. Referring to the senior center, Tor. Street con- curred that one was needed. He noted that Auburn has a 7 , 000 square foot senior center with 1, 800 participants with approximately 25% living outside - 8 - i June 18 , 1984 i CIVIC the City. Renton has 18 , 000 square feet with 4 , 500 CENTER participants and 300 live outside the City. Kent currently has 5, 000 square feet with 1 ,700 regis- trants and 55% live outside the City. for. Street agreed that people who were interested in the community would come in to the facility and agreed with Mayor Hogan ' s statement that the Senior Center was being built for the area and not just the Cite. He pointed out that all of the interest and principal of the bond issue will be paid only by the people living inside the City of Kent. Street suggested that there should be some cooperation from King County and that it was an unfair situation which was not likely to be rectified. I Street then reviewed the architect' s figures on the cost, noting that it would cost from 5% to 10% for moving in or moving out should the con- tract be broken up between more than one contractor or at different times . Street clarified that if the project were to be adopted every major con- tractor in the valley would be excluded from participation because none of them can put up a bond of $8 to $10 million dollars . He explained that for a public institution, the bond must be a full 1000 so local contractors would not be able to bid. He suggested that the architects should be able to figure out some way to split the contract. Street concluded that the human cost for this project was too high - in the loss of residences , businesses and jobs . He stated that the City owns other propert v, ou.rchased for the specific purpose of municipal operations . He urged the Council to direct the staff to fu:rt-her stue;,! this rrn,,ocal . Glen Votaw presented a letter from the Chamber of Commerce noting that the Chamber supports the Civic Center idea. He pointed out however , that the Chamber recommended: 1 . The plans for developing the Civic Center should meet the same standards and conform to the same regulations as required for 9 - June 18 , 1984 CIVIC a privately owned development. This includes CENTER the number of on-site parking spaces required to accommodate simultaneous use of all three facilities. 2 . The estimated cost of traffic improvements related to the environmental impact of the project should be included in the bond issue. The letter was made a part of the record. Sally Hopkins , member of the Library Board, noted that the Board had discussed the concerns of the library and had then unanimously agreed to accent the Committee recommendation. In response to Kelleher ' s questions , Hopkins noted that it was the Board ' s understanding that a new library is needed now and referred to the increase in volume of material checked out and to the automation and the need for new electronic equip- ment and wiring. She stated that the Board ' s concerns with regard to adequate parking, noise reduction and traffic regulations had been ade- quately answered. Ms . Hopkins clarified for Kelleher that the Board was actively supporting and promoting the concept of the complex. Dick Taylor, 26225 45th Place S. , noted that he was a property owner in Kent and referred to the increase in garabe rates and electrical rates and the proposed condemnation of homes . He ques- tioned the expenditure of further monies at this time and stated that he would support no bond issues . Bob O'Brien, 1131 Seattle Street, concurred with Joe Street and referred to the fact that the report does not make any identification of the areas served with regard to the Senior Center. He also questioned the population figure of 202 , 000 for the year 2000 and suggested that this was high. Mayor Hogan clarified that the figure reflected the sphere of interest surround- ing the City and not that within the City limits . Responding to questions , she noted that Fairwood was not within Kent' s sphere of influence. O 'Brien 10 - June 18 , 1984 CIVIC also auestioned figures aiven for usage of the CENTER library and for the proposed seating capacity for the performing arts center. He referred to the effect of the tax increase on the Kent homeowners who will have to pay for the bond issue. He suggested that with the exception of conventions, local events would not require a capacity of 1,000 seats. He also noted that he had been in telephone contact with another area and was told that such a center required a 3 , 000 seating capacity in order to break even. He pointed out that the Committee report indi- cated that the center would lose $50 , 000 to $100, 000 a year. O 'Brien referred to the in- creased taxes and utility rates and questioned the data in the report regarding future valua- tion figures for the City. He noted that Boeing had adopted a policy of hiring new employees at a lower salary than in the past, which would result in a reduction of the standard of living. He suggested that this type of action might also be forced on other businesses in the area. He further suggested that the report was put together very hurriedly and did not address what area exactly comprised the community, nor have the needs of the community been addressed in relationship to what is available. He referred specifically to Kent Commons, Kentwood High School and Kentridge High School which had performing arts facilities . O'Brien questioned the need for immediate action to place the item on the ballot in September when these needs have not been addressed. He also referred to the existing traffic problems on James and Smith Street and suggested that it would be impossible to enter the complex because of traffic jams and further questioned the adequacy of the number of parking stalls . O'Brien concluded that not enough study had been given regarding the impact of the complex and the possibility of additional funding in the future to complete the project. The Mayor noted that a letter had been received from Lowell and Iris Reed of 120 N. Kennebeck, stating that their home had been built in 1908 by Irving Clark and had considerable historical i I June 18 , 1984 CIVIC significance to the community. At Biteman' s CENTER request, the letter was read for the record. A petition, containing 800 signatures was also filed requesting that the home be preserved and not demolished for a parking lot. Don Campbell, 27813 13th Avenue S. , stated that he was a member of the Kent Arts Commission living outside the City of Kent. He noted that the Arts Commission at its last meeting had voted unanimously to recommend support for a 1 ,200 seat Performing Arts Center and also to adopt the position that we are a forward looking City, examining some realistic future needs. He noted that when looking toward bring- ing cultural arts programs to the City, it is always necessary to look at the seating capacity of the facilities available. He contended that with a new center with 1, 200 seating capacity they would be able to bring better programs into the Kent area. He expressed regret over the eight residences which would have to be removed but referred to the hundreds of residences that would be enhanced as well as the number of persons to be served by the new senior center and library. He also referred to merchants who would benefit from the new center and its service needs. Referring to the report and the comparisons with the other cities, he noted that Tacoma ' s facility showed only a $127 , 000 deficit for the first year of operation. I Harold Schram, 623 E. Titus, a Kent resident for 47 years, suggested that the owners of the houses in question had only the newspapers to rely upon for information and that if the City was not able to buy the houses it would seek to condemn the properties. He noted that he had not been approached by the City but had been contacted by a real estate office offering to handle the sale of his home. He noted that he was not against the project but stated that he still did not want to lose his home. Jack Gretz , 506 Burke, referred to the acquisition of property and opined that property owners should be contacted and made aware of the City' s plans . i I 12 - i i i June 18, 1984 CIVIC He also referred to the Reed home and stated that j CENTER it should be protected, as well as any other homes of historical value. He stated that it is ridi- culous to create a performing arts center and at the same time destroy the City' s heritage in order to have such a facility. Gretz also referred to the concerns expressed over the downtown area and noted that commercial development seems to be j moving toward the East Hill for a lot of positive reasons. He suggested that the development of a cultural center is a positive development for the City. He also noted that the increase in taxes would be borne largely by the businesses in the City and this might adversely affect industrial development in the valley. He suggested that it was equally important to have richness of life in the area as well as broad commercial acitivity. He concurred with Don Campbell ' s comments about the center. Gretz also referred to past bond issues for the construction of the hospital and an addi- tion to the hospital. He suggested that ten million dollars sounds like a lot of money because the City has never been involved in a capital pro- ject of that size. He stated that he was not sure that all of the expenditures were appropriate but that we had to rely on competent leadership to make that determination. He stated that the complex would benefit the City for a long period of time. Gretz also expressed concerns over traffic and noted that the existing traffic pro- f blems were of great concern and suggested that these problems be given careful consideration. He referred to costs and noted that the complex would reauire more staff for operation. Gretz concluded that he was in favor of the project j with the proviso that the Reed house specifically be preserved and that the traffic problems are positively dealt with. Mayor Hogan noted that several people had expressed j concerns about property owners being the last to know about a project which might involve their property. She noted that the City cannot talk to people about the purchase of their homes prior to the passage of a bond issue, because until that occurs it is only a concept. After passage of the i 13 - i June 18, 1984 CIVIC bond issue, is the proper time for negotiating CENTER with people for the acquisition of their property. She also noted that at the time the City Hall was constructed, there were comments about the Citv owning other property but it was felt that the City Hall should be in the downtown area, making a strong center for our City. She sug- gested that the location of the complex in the Smith Street Shonping Center would be a further enhancement to the downtown Core area, in addition to being located next to a major park, as was the Kent Commons to the west. I i Leone Johnson, 913 Cherry Hill Street, noted that she was in favor of the center because of its enhancement to the duality of life in the City of Kent as well as a step forward. There were no further comments and BAILEY MOVED to close the public hearing, Woods seconded. Motion carried. Bailey clarified for the audience that he believed that it was the intent of the Council this would now go to the Park Committee meeting for further discussion and analysis and that the Park Committee would convene on Tuesdav, June 19 at 9 : 00 a.m. in the Council Chambers. In response to White ' s a_uestion, Street noted that the City-owned property he referred to was directly across from the Kent Commons, that it was formerly Korry Manufacturing Company property and contained 17 .1 acres. Street further clarified that before the Council would approve the purchase, it was agreed that any use of the property by the Parks Department would be on a temporary basis and that it would be there for any necessary municipal use. j He contended that if, in the Council ' s judgment the property was more valuable in use for ball fields than for a site for the center, that was their prerogative; however, he noted .that the City did not owe the property to the Parks Department. Street pointed out that the field is approximately 100 feet from the Kent Commons, a facility which is utilized by many of the senior citizens. I i I 14 - i i June 18 , 1984 i i CIVIC White questioned whether there was any federal CENTER money involved in the Civic Center project, particularly block grant monies, with regard to the homes being considered for condemnation. Cushing noted that some Housing & Community Development Home 'repair funds had been used for two of the houses and for this reason the City would most likely have to use federal relocation requirements with regard to any homes that the City acquired . Harris pointed out that it was not the repair of the homes that is important but rather the $75, 000 of HUD money used for preliminary work for acquisition of property for the new site for the Senior Center that is important. White then questioned the implications to the Citv because of this. Harris clarified that if federal funds were used on any one of the three buildings of the complex, then acquisition of any homes would have to be done in accordance with HUD reloc- ation requirements. In response to Bailey' s question, Street noted that the Prairie Market was one of the businesses he had contacted. Johnson noted that he would like to have the Parks Committee look at the timing involved with placing this issue on the September ballot. He expressed support of the concept of the com- plex but was concerned that not enough time was allowed to get organized and inform the citizens. He further pointed out that it would be difficult to support placing the matter on the November ballot should i-t fail in September. Biteman pointed out that the City had planned for a number of years for the new Senior Center and that it was critical for the City to move forward to completion. He noted that the Site Selection Committee chose a site which he did not feel was the most appropriate but since the majority felt that way it was his contention that the Senior Center should move forward as planned. He sug- gested that the Council should use some foresight to allow room for expansion, based on the large amount of money being committed. He also pointed out that the traffic and the parking problems 15 - i June 18 , 1984 CIVIC would become greater in the future. Biteman CENTER noted that with these factors in mind, as well as the new knowledge regarding the 17 acre site, the Committee should look into this a little more. He noted that there was a large amount of money involved in the project as well as the cost overruns. He expressed the hope that the Committee look for a second site, to avoid the impacts in terms of the residents, businesses and the cost impacts to the taxpayer. . Bailey it was Biteman' s intent that questioned whether the senior center be placed on the site at Smith Street Shopping Center and the remainder be placed on Korry Field. Biteman clarified that he would not indicate Korry Field precisely because he was not aware of all the elements involved but stated that it looked like a good idea. j Kelleher asked Campbell if the Arts Commission was supporting the concept of a 1, 200 seat Per- forming Arts Center. Campbell responded that this was so and Nancy Leahy noted that the staff felt that with at least 1, 000 seats the facility would come closer to being able to support itself. She suggested that the more seats the better and noted that a complete program for the facility has not as yet been developed. She stated further that the Arts Commission presentation i was not in conflict with the staff recommendation. j Referring to Mr. Votaw' s presentation Kelleher noted that there were two points that he made, one being that if we build a Civic Center we should be prepared to meet our own guidelines with respect to parking. Votaw clarified that this included setbacks and compliance with all City Codes. Cushing noted that the committee was particularly concerned that all the code require- ments would be :net. He further clarified that the parking portion of the project does not meet individually calculated requirements but taking into consideration the three facilities , and after discussions with the Planning Department, it would appear the 380 stalls would meet the intent of the Code. Kelleher noted that this allows for room for administrative interpretation. Kelleher also raised questions over including i 16 - June 18 , 1984 CIVIC the cost for traffic improvements in the cost of CENTER the bond issue. Cushing noted that the report slight ly recommended by the Committee has g Y over one-half million dollars in traffic improvements, including about a $70, 000 sewer relocation, and that therefore there would be about $450 ,000 for traffic improvements. T•?ickstrom clarified that the amount i•Yas adequate to develop the im- provements. O'Brien noted that if each facility was used to the maximum at the same time, the parking facilities would not meet the requirements. It was determined that a draft ordinance could be ready for the July 2 meeting and if the Council wishes, it coulC be set over to the July 16 meet- ing. JOHNSON MOVED to have a draft ordinance ready for the July 2 meeting. Woods seconded. Cushing explained that a bond ordinance takes some time to put together and noted that if the Council wanted this issue on the September ballot, certain time lines must be observed. White opined that we should not be rushed into action when $10 million of the taxpaver ' s money is to be spent. Mavor Hogan noted that the matter could be discussed again at a workshop, which meetings are taped. ! Kelleher noted that at this point it had not been determined what the ordinance should contain. Mayor Hogan noted that we had the Committee ' s recommendation to place the bond proposal on the September ballot and that if the Council decided on a different course of action, the ordinance could be changed or delayed. Kelleher concurred with White as to the feeling of being rushed. The motion carried with White, Kelleher and Biteman dissenting. PARKS Scoreboards and Fencing for USSSA Tournament. Cushing introduced an addition to the agenda from the Parks Department. The Parks Committee has recommended authorization to order three score- boards and temporary fencing for the five fields on Russell Road to be used for the national tourn- a ment in August. The scoreboards will cost 17 - i June 18 , 1984 PARKS approximately $4 , 000 and the fencing approximately $2, 588 . Cushing noted that the tournament chair- man anticipated that these items might be covered by donations and sponsorships. Bailey commented that the enrollment had already surpassed what had been anticipated and MOVED to approve the request. Woods seconded. Biteman objected to additions to the agenda at the last minute. The motion carried with Biteman voting against it. Cornucopia Days. Bailey noted that Toby Sells and Hal Barrentine had suggested to the Parks Committee that the site of the Cornucopia Carnival be moved to another location. He noted that it was too late to make changes for this year but that the matter should be discussed before time i for next years Cornucopia celebration. FINANCE Industrial Development Bonds -_Resolution. The City of Kent Economic Development Corporation has received an application for Industrial Develop- ment Bonds from H & H Comnany, and its lessee, Continental Mills. George Mack, bond counsel for the Corporation, has prepared Resolution 1022 whereby the Council , as the agency having planning jurisdiction over the project area, approves this project. Leahy introduced Robert Dye, Vice President of Finance for Continental Mills. Dye explained that the company was most well known for Krusteaz and Fisher Flour products, and that the plant was located at 7851 S. 192nd. The application is for an addition of 30 to 40 , 000 square feet. Dye explained that the firm hoped to move the packag- ing operation of a cider mix from Chicago to the Kent plant, noting that this would create jobs in this area. Biteman noted that he had visited the plant and was impressed with the management style. LEAHY MOVED to adopt Resolution 1022, Biteman seconded. Motion carried. i - 18 - I June 18 , 1984 FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5B) Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through June 19 , 1984 . Finance Committee meets June 29 , 1984 at 4 : 00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT JOHNSON MOVED that the meeting be adjourned at 8: 45 p.m. , Leahy seconded. Motion carried. i Marie Jensen, CMC City Clerk - 19 -