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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Regular Minutes - 08/18/1987 Kent, Washington August 18, 1987 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7 : 00 o'clock p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem White. Present: Councilmembers Bailey, Biteman, Dowell , Houser and Johnson, City Administrator McFall , City Attorney Driscoll, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Wickstrom and Finance Director McCarthy. Also present: Police Chief Frederiksen and Fire Chief Angelo. Mayor Kelleher and Councilmember Woods were not in attendance. Approximately 50 people were at the meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR BITEMAN MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through M be approved. Houser seconded and the motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3A) Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of August 4 , 1987 . HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3F) SANITATION Segregation Request. APPROVAL of the request by the property owner, Brian Lurie, to segregate Assessment No. 8 of LID 296 . STREETS (CONSENT CALENDAR 3G) LID 324 - Improvements to 72nd Avenue S. - S. 182nd to S. 186th. AUTHORIZATION to set September 15 as the date for the hearing on the confirmation of the Final Assessment Roll for LID 324 . STREET VACATION (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3E) Northward Properties Street Vacation. ADOPTION of Resolution 1142 setting a public hearing for September 15 , 1987 on the request of Northward Pro- perties for vacation of property located at S. 192nd Street between West Valley Highway and 72nd Avenue S . WATER (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3D) Condemnation of Property for Installation of Water Mains and Distribution Systems. ADOPTION of Ordinance 2737 providing for the condemnation of certain properties in the area of Scenic Way and Dean Street for the construction and installation of a water main. SEWER Vacuum Catch Basin Cleaner. Bid opening was held on July 7, 1987 , with three bids received. The low bid was submitted by Utility Equipment in the amount of $90, 978 . 37 . The Public Works Department - 1 - August 18, 1987 SEWER recommends approval. BAILEY MOVED that $92 , 000 be budgeted for this purchase from the unencumbered funds of the Sewerage Utility and that the bid be awarded to Utility Equipment Company. Johnson seconded and the motion carried. ANNEXATION (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3L) Impoundment Reservoir Annexation. AUTHORIZATION to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance annexing for municipal purposes, the Impoundment Reservoir site located in the vicinity of 124th Avenue S. and 305th. ZONING CODE Recreational Vehicle Parking in Multi Family Zones. AMENDMENTS Centron Corporation submitted a Regulatory Review Request to consider eliminating the requirement for RV parking space in developments of fifty or more dwelling units. The City Council Planning Committee forwarded the request to the Planning Commission which held a public hearing on the issue on July 27, 1987 . Staff and Centron suggested having options of defined fenced and screened RV parking (one space per 15 dwelling units ) or usable open space equal to the area that would be required for RV parking. The Planning Commission concurred with the recommendation of options. BITEMAN MOVED to adopt the recommendations of the Planning Com- mission to provide options of defined fenced and screened parking or usable open space equal to the area that would be required for RV parking and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. Bailey seconded. The motion carried with Dowell abstaining. Revisions to M1 Zone Development Standards. As recommended by the Planning Commission, the City Attorney has prepared an ordinance creating a flexible front yard setback in the M1 zoning district. It also specifies additional landscape screening requirements where dock-high loading areas are located in the front yard. BAILEY MOVED to adopt Ordinance 2740 amending the Zoning Code, revising M1 Zone Development Standards, as described. Biteman seconded. Motion carried. Auto Service Centers in the M2 Limited Industrial Zoning District. A Regulatory Review Request was submitted by Trammel Crow, now Spieker Partners, 2 - August 18, 1987 ZONING CODE to consider adding Auto Service Centers to the list AMENDMENTS of special uses or as a permitted use in C-suffix nodes in the M2 Limited Industrial Zoning District. Because the East Valley Study has not been completed, staff recommended allowing service centers as a conditional use, subject to consideration by the Hearing Examiner as to the appropriateness of the specific site for the proposd use. The Regulatory Review Request was forwarded from the City Council Planning Committee to the Planning Commission which considered the request at the July 27 , 1987, public hearing and concurred with the staff recom- mendation. BITEMAN MOVED to adopt the recommendation of the Planning Commission allowing Auto Service Centers as a conditional use in the M2 zoning district, and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the neces- sary ordinance. Johnson seconded. Biteman noted that a letter has been received from Corporate Property Investors indicating their concerns and asked that it be made a part of the record. Jim Hansen of the Planning Department pointed out that auto service centers are not pre- sently allowed except in M1C zones . Upon Bailey' s question, Harris noted that the Planning Commission had considered the East Valley Study and decided to recommend allowing auto service centers as a conditional use. Steve Burpee stated that a change should not be made at this time. David Behar of Spieker Partners , noted that they had been work- ing with the City for two years and felt it would be unfair to hold off on a decision since this has already been carefully considered. Dowell stated that by approving the Planning Commission ' s recommendation, the City could provide for growth and development, while maintaining control through the conditional use process. The motion carried. VOTERS PAMPHLET (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3M) Voters Pamphlet Participation. AUTHORIZATION for the City to agree to participate in King County ' s regional voters pamphlet, commencing with the General Election in November, 1987 . Kent candidates and issues will be included in a South King County pamphlet, along with Federal, State and County candidates and issues . 3 - August 18, 1987 TRAFFIC CONTROL West Hill - 42nd Avenue S. & S. 262nd. This date has been set for a public hearing on the petition received requesting the installation of four-way stop at the intersection of 42nd Avenue South and South 262nd Street. Traffic Engineer Ken Morris noted that studies had been conducted regarding the request for a four-way stop at the intersection. The results showed that both volume and speed were lower than in 1986 . The study also included the number of accidents which had occured in the area, indicating six accidents in 1985 - 87 along 42nd Avenue. Morris noted that the City has adopted the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and that we must, by law, adhere to their standards. The MUTCD states that there are two criteria for determining whether a four-way stop is warranted: one is volume and the other is acci- dents. The MUTCD states that a four-way stop would be warranted after five or more accidents occur within a 12-month period. Morris pointed out that there has only been one accident at the intersection of 42nd Avenue S. and S. 262nd during a 312 year period. The MUTCD criteria is at least 500 vehicles per hour for any eight hours on an average day and this criteria is not met. He noted therefore, that the staff recommendation would be to not place a four-way stop at the intersection at this time. The City Attorney has advised that there would be a possible liability to the City if an unwarranted four-way stop was installed and an accident happened at that intersection. Morris offered as an alternative to control speed, placing two additional speed humps on 42nd Avenue S. --one near the intersection and the otehr at the top of the hill. He also suggested placing two signs--one at each end of the neighbor- hood--saying "No Trucks Except Deliveries" , which would prohibit semi-trucks from passing through the neighborhood. Morris pointed out for White that speed humps are already located on Reith Road and 262nd, one before Hampton Way and three near the Junior High and Elementary schools. Morris noted for Biteman that traffic circles were not considered because emer- gency vehicles would have to slow down to go around the circle and that the neighborhood residents did not want the traffic circles. He said a temporary traffic circle installed about two years ago had been removed after a survey showed that the resi- dents preferred the speed humps. - 4 - August 18, 1987 TRAFFIC CONTROT, Morris noted for Houser that traffic counts are done year-round and factors such as school vaca- tions are built into the traffic counts. Chief Frederiksen noted for Bailey that the signs would keep some truck traffic off the streets, but that since this is not a high accident area, enforce- ment would be as available. Morris noted that (West Hill ) complaints about semi-trucks in the area had been received, and that the signs would discourage that. Mayor Pro Tem White declared the public hearing open. Don Isaacson said that the signs should be on Reith Road, on 272nd and on Military Road in order to keep the trucks out. Arnie Mayer strongly disagreed with the contention that a stop sign would not have prevented the fatality. He also noted that there had been several incidences recently where there had been property damage within a half block of the intersection, because of vehicles speeding around the corner. Michele Guglielmetti, 26230 43rd Avenue S. , noted that many of the accidents which have occured were not reported to the Police because they were damage to property, and repairs to mail- boxes and fences were handled by the residents. Guglielmetti stated that a stop sign is needed rather than speed humps. Harold Ekern stated that there are already too many speed humps, and asked whether it would be posible to use two-way stops on 42nd. Michael Brummitt agreed that there are too many speed humps and encouraged more enforcement in the area. Greg Greenstreet, 26215 33rd Avenue S. , said the speed humps have helped, but that cars are still side-swiped and mailboxes taken down He p - stated that he feels the stop signs would be the best way to control the traffic. Chief Frederiksen noted for Greenstreet that overall calls for service have increased 58% while staffing has increase by only 12%. He agreed that more enforcement is needed in the neighborhood, but that they have to provide coverage for the entire city. David Brummett, 4107 S. 262nd Place, said that more speed humps would just cause more inconvenience. Connie Welker stated that speed humps would not help, that a four- way stop is necessary. Robin Gilliam, 3545 S. 262nd, expressed concern about the safety of the children in the area, and stated that two or three speed humps on 262nd would help. Marge Wheat, 26214 42nd Avenue S. , said she thought speed humps would not be put on a hill because a car could go out of control , and said she felt a stop sign would be a better solution. Keith Mullins, 4021 S. 262nd, 5 - I August 18, 1987 TRAFFIC CONTROL stated that traffic has increased since speed humps were installed on 42nd Avenue and asked the Council to consider that S. 262nd has no sidewalks. Steve Nuss, 26220 42nd Avenue S. , stated that he is in favor of the four-way stop. Janette Nuss stated that her main concern is safety, and that she favors the four-way stop over the speed humps. Don Knapp, 25046 38th Avenue S. , spoke in favor of the four- way stop. Ron Forrest, 26244 41st Place S. , also said a four-way stop is needed at the intersection. Don Issacson suggested reducing the speed limit to 20 m.p.h. or closing off the hill. (West Hill ) There were no further comments and BAILEY MOVED to close the public hearing. Biteman seconded and the motion carried. Upon Bailey' s question, City Attorney Driscoll clarified that the city has adopted the Washington Uniform Traffic Code and is obligated to follow the requirements of that code. That code sets forth certain requirements for traffic control devices as have been explained by Ken Morris, and the City must look to the expertise of the engineers who have studied the area. Courts have held muni- cipalities liable for failure to conform to the code and follow the judgement of the experts. She also noted for Bailey that if the City were to ignore the information from the public, as well as the Public Works Department, that this could create some potential liabilities for the City as well. It is the Council ' s obligation to take into consideration all of the information and then to objectively com- ply with the general requirements of the code. Upon Bailey' s question, Morris stated that a three- way stop could be confusing to motorists and could lead to accidents. Biteman pointed out that the contractor originally intended that the curve would slow traffic and MOVED to place a two-way stop against 42nd Street on Hampton Way and Cambridge and to place a two-way stop at the bottom of the hill on 262nd. Johnson seconded. Bailey stated that he would like to use temporary devices to see if this would achieve the desired effect. Biteman noted that if the stop signs do not achieve the results they want, they could be taken out. City Administrator McFall cautioned the Council about changing the direction of traffic for a short period - 6 - August 18, 1987 TRAFFIC CONTROL of time, as it could create problems. He suggested that if changes are made, they should not be temporary. Upon Johnson' s question, Driscoll noted that she would research the possibility of establishing by ordinance, certain criteria whereby stop signs in residential areas would be warranted and have those standards different from what the State requires in regard to traffic control devices. Morris noted for Houser that in the traffic study, pedestrians were not included and that if pedestrians are con- sidered for a four-way stop count, the combination of pedestrians and vehicles has to exceed 200 per hour for an eight-hour period. White expressed (West Hill ) his concern regarding opening 262nd as a through street, and said he would prefer the four-way stop even though there would be liabilities. Johnson suggested that police patrols be assigned to the area when available. Houser stated that she drives in the neighborhood and that she felt there should be a four-way stop at the bottom and a four-way stop at the top of the hill. Morris clarified that Biteman' s motion would change the right of way. Biteman noted that Dowell ' s sug- gestion toclose off the top of the hill might be the simplest and best solution. Chief Angelo noted that any restriction of access anywhere affects response time for emergency vehicles. He also spoke against "break-away" barriers for emergency vehicles, noting that experience has shown that barrier areas are frequently used by those in the area for extra parking places, and these people would not realize that it was a "break-away" barrier. Biteman stated that if the traffic problem in the area is not resolved, he would agree with Dowell ' s suggestion to close off the street within one year. McFall pointed out that all of the implications of closing a street should be analyzed before such action is considered. Biteman' s motion to place the two-way stop signs against 42nd Avenue failed with only Biteman and Johnson voting in favor. HOUSER MOVED to place four-way stop signs on 42nd Avenue at S. 262nd and at Hampton Way. Johnson seconded. Bailey suggested that more time be allowed for input and evaluation and if such analysis shows this action to be the most viable, he would support it. He noted that some problems were not addressed tonight. Biteman noted the City ' s liability if four-way stops were 7 - I August 18, 1987 TRAFFIC CONTROL installed and pointed out that he had therefore suggested two-way stops. Driscoll reiterated the four-way stop criteria and Ken Morris explained that a two-way stop designates right of way and the minor street typically has the two-way stop. He noted further that at present about two-thirds of the drivers fully obey the stop signs at S. 262nd (West Hill ) and that in a four-way stop situation, if one-third of the drivers in both directions did not obey the sign, a potential accident situation would develop. He pointed out that unwarranted four-way stop signs had been shown to increase accidents and to increase the severity of these accidents. Johnson suggested another traffic study during the school year after the stop signs had been installed to provide more data. It was determined that the four-way stop signs could be installed in about one week. Dowell stated that he was inclined to favor the motion or to close off the street. Bailey stated that the motion overlooked the advice of the City Attorney, the Traffic Engineer, the Police and Fire Chiefs and that the City would be placed at risk, and that he, therefore, would not support the motion. He acknowledged that the problem existed but that this was not the proper solution. Houser ' s motion then carried with Bailey voting against it and Biteman abstaining. HUMAN SERVICES (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3J) COMMISSION South King County Activity Center Request For Emergency Funding. ACCEPTANCE of the recommendation of the Human Services Commission to not provide emergency funding to SKCAC, but to survey City departments regarding services and facilities available for SKCAC and to provide assistance to SKCAC in completing future application processes. The South King County Activity Center had applied to the Human Services Commission for emergency funding to satisfy bankruptcy conditions . City funds would be used for operating expenses in pro- viding services to developmentally disable adults. CITY SHOPS (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3K) City Shops Stand-By Power Addition. ACCEPTANCE as complete the contract with Omega Contractors, Inc. for the installation of stand-by power capa- bility at the City Shops and release of the retainage after receipt of the necessary releases from the State. - 8 - August 18, 1987 LIBRARY BONDS Limited Tax General Obligations Bonds, 1987 - Library. Finance Director McCarthy stated that the Operations Committee, at their August 14, 1987 meet- ing, heard a proposal from Shearson/Lehman Brothers, Inc. to purchase $3 , 400, 000 in Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, 1987 , to acquire property and to construct a new library, in conjunction with King County. The bond amounts also include funds to acquire the County ' s share of the existing library facility. The proposal from Shearson/Lehman Brothers fixes the interest rates, payment dates and debt service amount. The interest rate is 7. 61 % and staff recommends that the proposal be accepted. McCarthy introduced Joni Ostergaard of Roberts & Shefelman, the City ' s bond counsel, and Richard King of Shearson/Lehman Brothers, who are prepared to answer any questions. Copies of the official statement and Ordinance 2739 were distribued prior to the meeting. BAILEY MOVED to adopt Ordinance 2739 providing for the issuance of Limited Tax G g ,General Obligation Bonds 1987 and for the sale of same to Shearson/Lehman Brothers , Inc. Biteman seconded and the motion carried. BUDGET 1988 Budget - Preliminary Input. This time has been set for a public hearing on the 1988 budget. The public is invited to comment, make suggestions, or ask questions about the City' s budget for the next fiscal year. These comments will then be used by the staff, Mayor and Council in prepar- ation and consideration of the 1988 budget. Mayor Pro Tem White declared the public hearing open. There were no comments from the audience and no correspondence has been received. BITEMAN MOVED to close the public hearing. Houser seconded and the motion carried. GREEN RIVER LEVEE Green River Levee Improvement at S. 212th Street Bridge. Bid opening was held on August 18, 1987 with three bids received. The low bid was submitted by D. J. Hopkins, Inc. in the amount of $202 , 529 . 67. However, the contractor claimed an error in his bid following the bid opening. The remaining bids exceeded the engineer ' s estimate. Therefore, the Public Works Director recommended all bids be rejected and the project be readvertised. JOHNSON MOVED that the bids received for the Green River Levee Improvements be rejected and the project be readvertised. Bailey seconded and the motion carried. 9 - August 18, 1987 TELEPHONE WIRING (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3C) Telephone Wiring Change Order. AUTHORIZATION to approve a telephone wiring change order to GTS, Inc. up to an amount of $8 , 000 for additional departmental requests for telephone wiring in conjunction with the installation of the new telephone system. This request is within the project budget and was dis- cussed by the Operations Committee at their August 14 , 1987 meeting. POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3I ) No Contact and Restraining Orders Relating to Domestic Violence. ADOPTION of Ordinance 2738 amending the Kent City Code relating to domestic violence, no contact and restraining orders, pro- viding that the Court Orders shall bear the legend that violation of the order is a criminal offense and subjects the violator to criminal prosecution. PARKS & Riverbend Golf Course Irrigation Well. Bid open- RECREATION ing was held on August 14, 1987 with four bids received. The low bid was submitted by Hokkaido Well Drilling of Graham, Washington. The Parks Department and the architectural firm of Robinson & Noble, Inc. recommend award of the base bid in the amount of $23 , 905 to Hokkaido Well Drilling. Helen Wickstrom explained that the well is needed for irrigation of the golf course. BAILEY MOVED that the bid submitted by Hokkaido Well Drilling in the amount of $23 , 905 be accepted and a contract awarded to their firm. Johnson seconded and the motion carried. Green River Corridor Park. Bid opening was held on August 13 , 1987 with five bids received. The low bid was submitted by Golf Landscaping of Auburn. The Parks Department and the architectural firm of Colie Hough Associates recommend award of the base bid in the amount of $167 , 167 and Alternates 1 through 5 in the amount of $93 , 058 for a total of $260,225 to Golf Landscaping. Upon questions from the Council , Helen Wickstrom explained the scope of the project . BAILEY MOVED that the bid sub- mitted by Golf Landscaping in the amount of $167 , 167 for base bid and $93 , 058 for Alternates 1 through 5 be awarded and authorization be given to the Finance Department to transfer into the Block Grant Trail Account unexpended amounts from the following accounts to cover the bid and 10% contingency: Van Doren ' s Landing - $11 , 500, Paths and Trails - $9, 239 and Green River Bike Trail - $1 , 096 . Johnson seconded. Motion carried. 10 - August 18, 1987 PERSONNEL (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3H) Equipment Rental Reorganization. APPROVAL of the reorganization of the Equipment Rental Division of the Public Works Department which involves sub- stituting an existing full time mechanic position at salary grade 27E, presently vacant, with two full time mechanic helpers at salary grade 7A. FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3B) Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through August 21 after auditing by the Operations Committee at its meeting at 8: 30 a.m. on August 31 , 1987 . COUNCIL COMMITTEES President's Report. White asked that City Adminis- trator McFall send a letter to Patrice Thorell com- mending her, the staff and the volunteers on their work on Canterbury Faire. White noted that it had been very well organized. Dowell thanked Police Chief Frederiksen for taking the time to write a letter to a citizen who had been involved in apprehending a criminal . EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9: 25 p.m. , when regular business had been concluded, City Administrator McFall requested an executive session to discuss negotiations for acquisition of property for the West Hill fire station, after which Council would probably take action. A five-minute recess was declared before the execution session. At 10: 20 p.m, the Council reconvened and Fire Chief Angelo a 1 made presentation noting that six locations had been considered for the West Hill fire station. This had been narrowed to three: the Cambridge Square site, next to Glenn Nelson Park, , the Oleta Moore site at Military and S. 259th, and the Tradewell site West Hill Fire at 247th and Military. Although it met the minimum Station Site criteria, the Tradewell site was eliminated, as it was too far north, would require demolishing build- ings and relocating g ings and g businesses. The a disadvantages of the remaining two sites were dis- cussed by Angelo, and this memo from Battalion Chief Bond was distributed and was filed for the record: - 11 - August 18, 1987 Cambridge Gleta Moore EXECUTIVE SESSION Pluses *southwest quad appears *close to major north, very usable for needs south, east, west routes *moderate grade and fill *response time 90.6% needed *neighborhood support *land not fully developed *land undeveloped *partial traffic control *good location for from station community functions *owner willing to sell West Hill Fire *good sight distance *minor modifications to Station Site Military & 259th *no need for special building requirements due to methane *response time 77.3% *responses minimal affect on public & park traffic *part of land could be short platted as residential & sold to recover some cost, however the amount of funds and time needed for this would be uncertain Minuses *only need 3 acres, seller *3 buildings to remove wants to sell all *extreme amount of *removal of soil excavation *minimal retaining wall *significant retaining due to slope wall needed *land clearing required & *acceptance of neighbor- required drainage pr oblem hood appears neutral tree savings requirement *construction design would limit usage of *improvements to Military overall property *possible sewer lift station needed *site distance bad due intersection, curve and hill *require special and additional signal- zation for proper traffic and safety *rear access to property through neighborhood not of practical use *being too close to intersection could negate some of the response time advantage *convenience of public access may restrict facility's ability to draw public for programs *clean up costs *if less than full drive thru - potential safety and noise problems - 12 - i August 18, 1987 RELATED COST OF PROPERTY EXECUTIVE SESSION Cambridge 01eta Moore Land $1,220,000 $185,000 option to purchase has been signed Geotech $5,500 - 8,620 $5,500 - 8,620 cost depends on amount cost depends on of test and depth amount of test and required depth required Soil No cost if soil can be $304,000 to 770,000 Removal placed on site depending on amount and location of fill deposit West Hill Fire Retaining Could possibly use a Extensive with Wall sloping rockery needed depth and Station Site area of excavation Est. Cost $0.00 $275,000 - 375,000 Est. Eng. $0.00 $30,000 - 40,000 Cost Sewer Depending on level of Depending on level site, a lift station site, a lift will be needed station will be needed Est. Cost $5,000 - 20,000 $5,000 - 20,000 Estimated $1,250,500 - 1,268,620 $804,500 -1,398,620 Range of Potential Cost Chief Angelo noted that costs were only estimated, and pointed out that the price on the Cambridge pro- perty, owned by Hal Pettijohn, was firm only until the end of the manth. He pointed out that both neighborhoods supported the idea of a fire station on the site. Ford Kiene noted that he had co-chaired the com- mittee to promote the passage of the public safety bonds. He pointed out that the $12 million bond issue was to cover certain things and these were the points which helped to get the issue approved by the voters. He noted that if the cost of the site was excessive, some part of the original proposal might be left out. He pointed out that the facility required only three acres, and the Cambridge site was a seven-acre package. He asked how accurate the estimses were, and what the consequences would be if the new station did not have drive-through accomodations. Angelo stated that more accurate figures could not be given without a full design 13 - i August 18, 1987 EXECUTIVE SESSION of the station and further technical study. He noted that a drive-through facility was needed as a safety factor to avoid backing emergency equipment in or out of the station. Angelo further stated that the bond issue was a conservative figure and the money that would be paid for this site and for West Hill Fire other contingencies would have to be drawn from the Station Site interest money that was to be earned that was planned to be so used. Other properties that were provided for in the bond issue will remain intact. If there are not sufficient funds at the end of the project, we would have to prioritize and evaluate. Even before the bond issue was passed, this was a reality which would have to be dealt with. None of the other accounts have had funds taken from them to meet any other contingencies this year. Due to the decision on the training center and because of the decision to be made tonight, both the Fire Department and the Police Department had requested a total of $950, 000 from the Capital Improvement Program to complete the training center. Kiene stated that in the best case there is a $400, 000 difference betweeen the alternates proposed and that this could be part of the offsetting cost of the joint training facility. He stated that the Council " proposal . He noted k at the least cost rop should look P that there will be a need in the Police Department for additions and funds will have to be sought to accomodate these. At 11 : 00 p.m. , Bailey asked for an executive session of about ten minutes to confer with the City Admini- strator and City Attorney regarding land acquisition. Council President White so declared. At 11 : 05 p.m. , the Council reconvened and JOHNSON MOVED to direct the City Administrator to enter into negotiations for puchase of the Cambridge site. Houser seconded. Bailey stated that he would reluc- tantly support the motion. Dowell noted that we had a time limit and have to decide using approximate figures. Johnson noted that he first favored the Moore site because of its location and accessibility to major arterials. He stated that he knew that the Cambridge property would be priced at a commercial rate, and after input from the Fire Chief and City Administrator, he had come to the conclusion that 14 - August 18, 1987 EXECUTIVE SESSION Cambridge was the best site. The motion then carried unanimously. White noted that all would have liked to buy a site for $185 , 000 without having to pay additional money to make necessary improvements . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11 : 15 p.m. Marie Jensen, CMC City Clerk - 15 -