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April 15, 1985
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
by Mayor Hogan. Present: Mayor Hogan, Councilmembers Bailey, Biteman, Johnson,
Leahy, White and Woods, City Administrator Cushing, City Attorney DiJulio, Planning
Director Harris, Public Works Director Wickstrom and Finance Director McCarthy.
Also present: Assistant City Administrator Webby. Approximately 30 people were
in attendance at the meeting.
PERSONNEL City Administrator Cushing introduced Hearing Examiner Diane
Lander to the meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR WHITE MOVED that the Consent Calendar Items A through T, with
the exception of Item K, which was removed at the request
of Councilmember Johnson, and Items R and S, which were removed
at the request of Public Works Director Wickstrom, 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 1, 1985.
STREETS (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5M)
LID 308 - S.E. 260th Street Improvement. AUTHORIZATION to set
May 20 as the public hearing date on confirmation of the final
assessment roll.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 50)
S 212th and SR 167 Street Improvement. ACCEPTANCE of $147,900
from the State for purchase of property and AUTHORIZATION to
transfer $9,578 from completed Street Fund to Advance Expense
Fund.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5P)
SR 99/S. 252nd Street Improvements. AUTHORIZATION for the
Mayor to sign a City agreement for SR99/252nd Street Improve-
ments to apply for FAUS funding.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5Q)
84th Avenue S and S. 212th Street Improvement. AUTHORIZATION
for the Mayor to sign a City agreement for 84th Avenue/212th
Street Improvements to apply for FADS funding.
DRAINAGE UTILITY (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5F)
BUDGET Drainage Utility Budget - Ordinance. AUTHORIZATION to approve
Ordinance No. 2553 establishing the Drainage Utility Budget
based on the approval of the Drainage Utility at the April 1
meeting. The details of the Drainage Budget was discussed
with the Finance Committee at their April 15 meeting.
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PERSONNEL (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5G)
Medical Insurance Project - Approval of Phase II. AUTHORIZA-
ZATION to proceed to Phase II of the Medical Insurance Cost
Containment Project and to transfer $4,500 of unexpended
Revenue Sharing funds to the Project Fund. The Finance/Per-
sonnel Committee reviewed the project at its meeting of April
1 and recommends approval of the staff recommendation includ-
ing the transfer of necessary funds to complete the project.
PARKS DEPARTMENT (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5J)
City Arts Program. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 2552 establish-
ing the City Art Program, directing establishment of guidelines
and procedures for the administration of the City Art Program;
establishing a City Art Fund; adding a new Chapter 2.35 to the
Kent City Code in conjunction therewith; amending Chapter 2.34
of the Kent City Code concerning the City of Kent Arts Com-
mission (Ordinance No. 1944, Sections 1 - 6); repealing Kent
City Code 3.14.368, the Arts Commission Fund (Ordinance No.
1944 - Section 7) . Further, ADOPTION of the City Art Program
Guidelines and Procedures, as recommended by the Parks and
Recreation Department and the City of Kent Arts Commission.
This was discussed at the April 8, 1985 workshop of the Kent
City Council.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5L)
Mill Creek Park/Spillway, Pedestrian and Bike Improvements on
Canyon Drive. ACCEPT as complete the contract with Aldrich
and Associates for the Mill Creek improvements and payment of
the retainage after receipt of the necessary releases from the
State. APPROVE transfer of $14,000 from the completed Street
Fund to this fund.
Van Doren's Landing Park. Three bids were received for the
Van Doren's Landing Park. The low bid including the recommeded
alternates from R. W. Scott Construction is $176,212. The
Architect's estimate is $203,954. The Architect and Parks
Department recommend that a contract be awarded to R. W. Scott
Construction in the amount of $176,212, and that an additional
$4,200 be awarded contingent upon authorization from King
County to proceed with improvement of the adjacent flood con-
trol dike. The bids are within budget.
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PARKS DEPARTMENT Authorization is also requested to have the Dike Improvement
Drainage Funds transferred into the Park Development Fund so
that all costs can be accounted for in the same budget.
JOHNSON MOVED that the bid for Van Doren's Landing Park be
awarded to R. W. Scott Construction in the amount of $176,212,
plus an additional amount of $4,200 contingent upon receipt
of approval from King County for the City to improve the
adjacent dike and AUTHORIZATION to transfer Dike Improve-
ment Drainage Funds into the Park Development Fund. Leahy
seconded and the motion carried.
ANIMAL CONTROL (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5T)
Renewal of Animal Control Agreement. AUTHORIZATION for the
Mayor to sign the 1985 Animal Control Contract with King
County as approved by the City Attorney.
ANNEXATIONS (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5C)
Amendment of Ordinance 2466/Rowley Annexation No. 3. ADOPTION
of Ordinance No. 2549 amending Ordinance No. 2466 to correct
typographical errors in the legal description. Ordinance No.
2466 annexed to the City certain lands contiguous to the City
in the area of S.E. 248th and 104th S.E. (Rowley Annexation
No. 3) . The City Council corrected the rezone ordinance legal
description by amending Ordinance No: 2503 on April 1, 1985.
ANNEXATIONS Ryan No. 3 Annexation. This date has been set to meet with
the petitioners for the Ryan No. 3 Annexation located in the
vicinity of S. 218th Street and 98th Avenue S. The initiator
has been notified of this meeting date. JOHNSON MOVED for
concurrence with the proposed annexation and AUTHORIZATION
for circulation of the 75 pecent petition subject to the
existing bonded indebtedness to the City and the land use
plan for the annexation area. Bailey seconded. Motion carried.
SUBDIVISION CODE Subdivision Code Amendment. On March 26, 1985, the Planning
Commission held a public hearing on a proposed Subdivision
Code Amendment to increase the number of lots allowed in
short subdivisions from the current four (4) lots to nine (9)
lots. The proposal was approved by the Planning Commission.
The Public Works and Planning Committee reviewed the pro-
posed amendment on March 28, 1985 and recommends approval.
WOODS MOVED to adopt Ordinance 2556 amending the Subdivision
Code, White seconded. Motion carried.
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ECONOMIC (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5D)
DEVELOPMENT Economic Development Corporation.
CORPORATION
1. Brotherton - Pleas/Robbins Company. SETTING May 6, 1985
for a public hearing on, and to consider the application
of-the Brotherton - Pleas application for Industrial
Revenue Bond financing.
2. Cascade Development Company. SETTING April 29, 1985 for
a public hearing on, and to consider the application of
Cascade Development Company for Industrial Revenue Bond
financing.
3. Northwest Aluminum Products. SETTING a special Council
meeting to consider the application of Northwest Aluminum
Products for April 22, 1985 at 7:00p.m. , immediately
before the regular Council workshop. This matter was
originally considered at a public hearing by the Kent City
Council at a special meeting on December 28, 1984 at
9:00 a.m.
Economic Development Corporation - Floating Fixed Rate
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds - Associated Grocers
Project - Supplemental Indenture of Trust. The Economic
Development Corporation, prior to the time of original issu-
ance of the Bonds on December 18, 1984, had submitted a
request to Moody's Investor's Service, Inc. ("Moody's") that
Moody's issue its rating on the Bonds, but Moody's had not
completed the rating process at that time of original issu-
ance of the Bonds. Moody's has now completed its rating
process in connection with the Bonds, has rated the Bonds in
its Aa-1 category and has requested that certain technical
and clarifying amendments be made in the Indenture pursuant
to a Supplemental Indenture dated as of March 1, 1985 (the
"Supplemental Indenture") as a basis for its rating of the
Bonds.
The EDC and the Trustee have reviewed such amendments and
determined that none of the amendments will adversely affect
the interests of the Owners of the Bonds. The sole Owner of
Outstanding Bonds, the Credit Bank and the Company have
each consented in writing to such amendments.
JOHNSON MOVED to approve Resolution 1053 approving execution
and delivery by the City of Kent Economic Development Corpor-
ation of the Supplemental Indenture of Trust dated as of
March 1, 1985 (Associated Grocers Project), Leahy seconded.
Motion carried.
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PUBLIC DEFENDER Public Defender Contract 1985-1986. The City has completed
CONTRACT review of the proposals to provide public defense services
to indigents charged with violations of the Kent Municipal
Code. The proposal that was most responsive was presented
by the Kent firm of Curran, Kleweno & Johnson, P.S. The pro-
posal also maintains charges to the City at the current $2200/
month. The Committee recommends authorization to contract
with Curran, Kleweno & Johnson, P.S. for public defense
services. LEAHY MOVED to authorize the Mayor to execute
a contract for Public Defense Services with Curran, Kleweno
& Johnson, Bailey seconded. Motion carried.
WATER West Hill Water System Pressure Improvements Pump Station
No. 7. Bid opening was held April 5, with seven bids received.
The low bid was submitted by Omega Contractors in the amount of
$89,989. It is recommended that the low bid be accepted.
BITEMAN MOVED that the bid of $89,989 from Omega Contractors
be accepted for the West Hill Water Systems Pressure Improve-
ments Pump Station No. 7, Johnson seconded. White questioned
when it was expected that the system would be on line and
Wickstrom clarified that this was Pump Station No. 7 and it
was anticipated that the system would be operable by the
first of the year. Referring to the Cambridge Site, Pump
Station No. 6, Wickstrom noted tha it was not yet operational.
He noted that all residents of the area would be advised when
the system does become functional so they will be ready for
the added pressure. Wickstrom also agreed to provide the
Council with an update regarding progress on the systems.
Motion carried.
CONDITIONAL USE Goodwin Professional Center Conditional Use Permit No.
PERMIT APPEAL CE-84-10 Appeal. A public hearing is scheduled for this date
to consider an appeal from the recommendation of the Hearing
Examiner denying a request by Steven P. Elkins to allow
retail use in conjunction with office use in an "0" Pro-
fessional and Office Zoning District. The 1.61 acre site is
located at 25022 104th Avenue S.E. The public hearing was
opened by Mayor Hogan. Jack Nelson, 601 West Gowe Street,
Kent, addressed the Council on behalf of the appellant, Steve
Elkins. Nelson noted that the Planning Department had issued
a staff report recommending denial. A hearing was subsequently
held before the Hearing Examiner and following the hearing,
the application for a Conditional Use Permit was denied. A
request for reconsideration was then filed which was also
denied and the appeal to the Council then ensued. Nelson
stated that the appeal to the Council was based on his
belief that there was in fact several errors in the record
and therefore an appropriate action for Council consideration.
Nelson pointed out that the site in question is an 0 zoned
district controlled by the City under Kent City Code 15.04.750.
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CONDITIONAL USE He noted thatthere are two provisions in that section for
PERMIT APPEAL office zones that allow conditional use permits, namely
subsection C(3) General conditional uses which are common
to all zoning and C(4) which only exists in office zoning
for retail sales as a conditional use up to a maximum of
50%. Nelson pointed out that this portion of the code
specifically excludes drive-in restaurants, service stations
cleaning establishments and other similar retail uses.
Nelson stated that the appellant was asking that this section
of the Code be invoked with regard to the development proposed.
He noted that this provides for a less intense retail use
and is limited to a maximum of 50% of the development.
Nelson contended that the Planning Department staff report
had incorrectly given the Hearing Examiner the impression that
she had no discretion in granting the Conditional Use Permit.
Referring to the staff report, he noted that in several
instances it had stated that the proposed use would result
in the creation of commercial strip zoning along 104th Avenue
S.E. Nelson referred to recent action taken by the Council
with regard to amending the East Hill Comprehensive Plan and
contended that that amendment did not include the Goodwin
property. He pointed outthat the Hearing Examiner's con-
clusions for denial of the permit were based solely on the
fact that the proposed use was not consistent with the East
Hill Comprehensive Plan, which called for Office use. Nelson
again pointed out that under the Zoning Code, which is the
governing ordinance, the Hearing Examiner did in fact have
the discretion to grant the requested use.
With regard to traffic problems which might be created,
Nelson notedthat the issue was addressed during the hearing
but the Hearing Examiner's decision did not include any pro-
jected traffic problems which could result. He noted that
the Hearing Examiner, however, did seem to draw the con-
clusion that the traffic would be unduly burdened. Nelson
also referred to a suggested compromise to allow 25% retail
usage and noted that this might be reasonable until such time
as 104th Avenue S.E. is improved, at which time his client
should be allowed the full 50% as requested. He asked
that the Council consider the issue with the zoning ordi-
nance as the governing rule, not the East Hill Comprehensive
Plan. In response to questions from Bailey, Nelson agreed
that he was of the opinion that the Planning Department
staff had conveyed a prejudicial impression to the Hearing
Examiner with regard to any alternatives she might have
under the Zoning Code provisions for Conditional Uses. He
concluded that it was his opinion that the Planning Department
was reading something into the Council's actions at the time
of the change to the East Hill Comprehensive Plan which was
not in fact warranted. In response to White's questions,
Nelson noted that the present plans were for 50% office and
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CONDITIONAL USE 50% retail, which retail might include a small restaurant,
PERMIT APPEAL such as the Coachman, which must relocate, or a small card
shop, or similar retail uses. Nelson clarified for Biteman
that his statements regarding the traffic flow were to
clarify that there was no conclusion in the testimony to indi-
cate that the traffic would be unduly burdened if the condi-
tional use permit were to be allowed.
Steve Elkins, 21400 Pacific Highway S. , Seattle, addressed
the Council on behalf of the Goodwins, noting that as archi-
tect, he had been working with the Planning Department since
August of 1984. He noted that during these predevelopment
meetings no mention had been made of the fact that the
Council was going to amend the East Hill Comprehensive Plan,
noting that this issue had not been raised during the Environ-
mental Checklist procedure either.
Bailey noted that Jim Hansen had commented during the testi-
mony that the area in question was designated Office both
in the Comprehensive Plan and in the Zoning Code. Elkins re-
sponded to Bailey's further questions by noting that they were
aware of the.Office zoning at all times but were also aware
of the fact that a conditional use was allowed in that zoning
designation under the Zoning Code. He further noted that
the building has now been constructed.
There were no further comments and WOODS MOVED to close the
public hearing, Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
It was pointed out that the Council now had several options
to consider. In response to Leahy's question, Hearing Examiner
Lander noted that it was her understanding that the Council
had in December of 1984 amended the East Hill Comprehensive
Plan, at which time they had indicated that between S.E. 244th
and S.E. 250th Street on 104th Avenue S.E. the designation
would remain Office. The Goodwin site is located at 25022
104th Avenue S.E. and the Hearing Examiner noted that it was
her understanding that the Council's intent was to apply
this Office designation to that location as well. Lander
further noted that Gary Gill of the Public Works Department
had testified at the hearing about the traffic flow predic-
tions. Gary Gill, City Engineer, pointed out the Guidelines,
Goals and Policies established with the adoption of the
Transportation Plan identified the corridor needs, the levels
of service to be established and the traffic which would be
generated by different land usage. In response to questions,
Harris noted that in all probability the staff had not
advised the applicants that the Council was considering
amending the East Hill Comprehensive Plan, even though they
probably should have. Bailey concluded that he still was
not of the opinion that the Hearing Examiner had erred in her
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CONDITIONAL USE decision; however, because of the allegation that had been
PERMIT APPEAL made that the staff had perhaps been negligent in not advising
the applicants about the forthcoming East Hill Comprehensive
Plan, and because there seemed to be some inconsistency in
the interpretation of the Council's intent at the time of
amending the Plan, he was of the opinion that there was
sufficient reason to remand the application back to the
Hearing Examiner. BAILEY MOVED to remand the matter back to
the Hearing Examiner for her consideration of whether any
impact from the apparent lack of communication between the
staff and the applicant had any effect upon her recommendation
or impounded in any way their presentation to her for consid-
eration of the zoning. Biteman seconded. Bailey clarified
for Biteman that it was his intent that part of the deli-
beration on the remand would be as to whether or not the
applicant and the appellant had in fact received fair treat-
ment. Johnson noted that he would not vote in favor of the
motion because his prime concern was for the amount of traffic
that would be generated. Woods concurred with Johnson
but noted that she did not feel that the omission by the
Planning staff of notifying the applicants of the impending
Plan change was in any way malicious and that the hearings
at the time had in fact been well publicized. She noted
that she would also vote against the motion. White supported
Bailey's motion, noting that at the time of the hearings
on the East Hi11' Plan changes9no one had appeared to testify
with regard to the area in question. Leahy agreed with
Johnson and Woods, noting that his interpretations of the
Hearing Examiner position was to apply the laws and ordi-
nances which the Council has adopted, not to evaluate the pro-
cess by which they are made. He noted that he would also
vote against the motion. There was no further discussion
and the motion FAILED for lack of a majority, with Bailey,
White and Biteman voting in favor and Leahy, Woods and Johnson
voting against. LEAHY MOVED to accept the Findings and
Decision of the Hearing Examiner and to deny the appeal.
The motion CARRIED, with Johnson, Bailey, Leahy and Woods
voting in favor and Biteman and White voting against.
SOLAR ACCESS (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5K)
(REMOVED AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON)
Solar Access. Johnson noted that he had proposed an amend-
ment to the Solar Access Ordinance a few weeks ago but
action had been delayed at that time until Councilmember
Bailey had returned. He explained that the intent of his
proposed amendment was to sunset the ordinance and provide
for a review of the solar access program after the ordi-
nance had been in effect for one year. He referred speci-
fically to Section 6 of the proposed ordinance where it now
states that the ordinance will take effect and be in force
ninety days from and after its passage, approval and publi-
cation as provided by law. He noted that the intent of his
amendment would be to add the words "and shall remain in
force and effect for a period of one year thereafter,"
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SOLAR ACCESS WOODS MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2554 relating
to Solar Access Setbacks, amending Chapter 15 of the Kent
City Code, Leahy seconded. JOHNSON MOVED to amend Section 6
of Ordinance No. 2554 to include the addition of the follow-
ing language in Section 6, "and shall remain in force and
effect for a period of one year thereafter." Biteman seconded.
Bailey addressed the amendments made by Johnson, noting that
there seemed to be some confusion over his intent when the
matter had been discussed by the full Council earlier.
Bailey referred to verbatim minutes of the meeting of
February 19, 1985, noting that his motion had stated in part,
under Solar Access Design 3) "Staff to monitor for one year
subdivisions using proposed ordinance standards, the find-
ings after one year to be implemented to the Council for
action to implement present regulation, or modify as a result
of these findings". He noted that offers of assistance
had come from civil engineers to assist in preparing topo-
graphical maps and the assistance of one of the largest
developers in the area to set forth a demonstration program.
Bailey also referred to the interest that had been expressed
during the course of his survey of the community. He also
pointed out that it was clear that a time frame would have
to be developed for the purpose of putting some type of
handbook together containing information from many sources
as well as the necessary topographical maps. He questioned
the Council deciding to add a sundown clause to an ordi-
nance at this time. Bailey clarified again for Johnson that
he had no problem with the review of the ordinance within
one year but felt that that year should take effect one year
after the program was implemented and functioning. He sug-
gested that it would be a disservice to the staff time to
do otherwise, since it could well take 90 to 120 days to make
the program operational. He agreed, however, that the
Council would do well to review some of its ordinances and
expressed no opposition to the idea.
White stated that he would support the amendment with the
hope that the ordinance would go away. He expressed oppo-
sition over what could be a vast amount of paperwork over a
few homes which would be involved in the City. Bailey
clarified that his motion was designed to look at long range
problems that this City and others could be facing in the
future with regard to energy sources and the alternatives
available. He suggested that while it might not affect
many persons at this time, he felt it was incumbent on this
Council to look to the future of the community. White expressed
the opinion that it still represented excessive regulations
and was not needed. Biteman suggested that many ordinances
need such a review and that adopting an ordinance with such
a provision could prove to be an asset. Leahy expressed no
opposition to review of the ordinance but noted that he would
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SOLAR ACCESS vote against the amendment. The motion FAILED for lack of a
majority, with White, Johnson and Biteman voting in favor
of the amendment and Bailey, Woods and Leahy voting against.
The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2554 carried, with White
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PLATS CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5R
Valley Center Industrial Park SU-80-7 Preliminary Plat.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5S
Kent West Industrial Park US-80-6 Preliminary Plat.
(REMOVED AT THE REQUEST OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR WICKSTROM)
Wickstrom noted that the two items were removed from the
Consent Calendar because a SUBSTITUTE condition for pre-
liminary plat approval had been worked out between the
Planning Department and the Polygon Corporation. The Plan-
ning Department has recommended that the Council approve a
one-year time extension for the Kent West Industrial Park
Plat and the Valley Center Industrial Park Plat subject to
the following condition:
Within 30 days from the date of receipt, the
Polygon.Corporation shall execute an agreement
approved by the Public Works Department which
secures their share of the advanced expenses
associated with completing the design (plans
and specs) of LID 306 improvements provided
that said agreement is also executed by a
majority of the other four major participants
and the necessary funds have been secured.
WOODS MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Item 5R and 5S,
Johnson seconded. In response to Biteman's questions,
Wickstrom noted that the amendment would achieve the initia-
tion of moving ahead with the formation of LID 306, noting
that the Polygon Corporation and four other major property
owners, because of the magnitude of the project, would be
required to execute special guarantees to secure payment
of their assessments on time under LID 306. He noted further
that these property owners wished to do the design work
first before the LID is formed and were therefore committing
the necessary funds. Gary Young of the Polygon Corporation
confirmed that they were in agreement with the proposed
amended condition. The motion carried.
FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5B)
Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the bills received
through April 19 after auditing by the Finance Committee
at its meeting at 4:00 p.m. on April 30.
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FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5H)
Interim Financing for LID 297 - BANS. ADOPTION of
Ordinance No. 2550 providing for interim financing for LID 297
in the amount of $1,290,000. A bond anticipation note will
be provided by Peoples National Bank at 72 percent interest
for a period of two years. This item was discussed at the
Finance Committee meeting on April 1, 1985.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5I)
Interim Financing for LID 318 - BANS. ADOPTION of
Ordinance No. 2551 for interim financing for LID 318 in the
amount of $640,000. A bond anticipation note will be pro-
vided by Peoples National Bank at 72 percent interest for a
period of two years. This item was discussed at the Finance
Committee meeting on April 1, 1985.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5E)
_Finance Department Organization Study. AUTHORIZATION for the
Mayor to sign an agreement with Price Waterhouse to complete
an organization study of the Finance Department. The item
ws discussed in detail with the Finance Committee at their
April 15 meeting.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5N)
LID 300 - Segregation Request. APPROVAL of the segregation
request for assessment number 34 in LID 300 and AUTHORIZATION
for the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution.
Bonds CLID 300/307/309. John Moore of Foster & Marshall
addressed the Council regarding their offer to purchase
the combined bond issue for LID 300/307/309, referring to
other bond sales in the area, noting that the City of Kent
bonds would bear interest at the rate of 9.92%. He noted
that approximately 60% of the bonds were being sold in the
area, specifically Seattle, Tacoma and Federal Way. LEAHY
MOVED to accept the Foster & Marshall proposal, Woods
seconded. Motion carried.
Bond Ordinance - CLID 300/307/309. Bond counsel has pre-
pared Ordinance No. 2555 authorizing the combined issuance
of bonds for LID 300/307/309 in the amount of $1,114,231.09
and accepting the offer of Foster & Marshall. LEAHY MOVED
to adopt Ordinance No. 2555, Woods seconded. Motion carried.
COUNCIL Resolution Endorsing the Business Computer Instruction and
Retraining College (BCIR). ADOPTION of Resolution 1052 sup-
porting the philosophies and goals of the Business Computer
Instruction and Retraining College (BCIR) as recommended
by the Public Works and Planning Committee. JOHNSON MOVED
to adopt Resolution 1052, Woods seconded.
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COUNCIL In response to questions, Harris noted that representatives
of the college had addressed a meeting of the Public Works
and Planning Committee. After hearing their presentation,
the members of the Committee felt that it would be desirous
for the group to make their presentation before the Council
with a view to obtaining Council support. Harris pointed
out that under the Goals, Objectives & Policies contained
in the Comprehensive Plan, the City has an opportunity
to implement some of these ideas by supporting the college.
Lee Witt, Dean of Students, BCIR, addressed the Council,
noting that the college was located in the downtown area and
was presently utilizing many existing facilities, including
the Titus Building, the Moschel Medical Center, St. Anthony's
Church, the Library, the Mexico Lindo Restaurant for food
service, and possibly the Kent Commons. He noted that the
college offers associate degrees in applied sciences and was
a high tech school dealing primarily with computer programing,
word and data processing and electronics. He clarified
that the college was seeking endorsement of the City Council
not as a means of advertisement but to assist in obtain-
ing a portion of some $8,000,000 which the Private Industry
Council in Seattle has available for training through the
Job Training Partnership Act. Motion carried.
Support of Kent School District Funding. JOHNSON MOVED
to adopt Resolution No. 1054 supporting the Kent School.
District and its students and teachers in their efforts to
gain further assistance from the legislature of the State
of Washington, White seconded. Motion carried.
Open Space. Johnson noted that on May 6 at 6:30, a meeting
would be held with himself and three members of the King
County Council to consider an Open Space application to be
presented. Woods, White and Bailey agreed to attend the
meeting.
EDC. DiJulio noted that the Council had been provided with
a schedule of Economic Development Bond issues for considera-
tion during the next three weeks including a special Council
meeting immediately preceding the Council workshop at 7:00
p.m. on April 22 to consider the Northwest Aluminum Products
application. A special meeting will also be held the follow-
ing Monday, April 29 at 7:00 to consider the application
of Cascade Development Corporation. Regular sessions will
be held by the EDC on May 2 and by the City Council on May 6
to consider the Brotherton-Pleas application. He noted that
the applicants were extremely appreciative of the efforts
that the City has put forth to facilitate the economic develop-
ment, especially in the cases mentioned.
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COUNCIL COMMITTEES Finance & Personnel. Leahy reported that the committee had
met this date at 4:00 p.m.
Public Safety Committee. Biteman reported that the Public
Safety Committee would meet on April 18 at 4:30 p.m.
Administrative Report. Cushing reported that the Suburban
Cities would be holding a meeting in the Kent Council Chambers
at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17 followed by a luncheon.
ADJOURNMENT JOHNSON MOVED that the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m. ,
White seconded. Motion carried.
Betty Gray, CPS
Deputy City Clerk
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