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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 10/07/1997 Kent, Washington October 7, 1997 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor White. Present: Councilmembers Bennett, Clark, Epperly, Houser, Johnson, Orr and Woods, Operations Director/Chief of Staff McFall, City Attorney Lubovich, Police Chief Crawford, Assistant Fire Chief Aldridge, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Planning Director Harris, Parks Director Hodgson, Finance Director Miller, and Acting Information Services Director Mulholland. Approximately 85 people were at the meeting. The flag salute was led by Boy Scout Troop 237 from Totem Junior High. PUBLIC Employee of the Month Mayor White announced COMMUNICATIONS that Jan Banister, his Executive Assistant, has been selected as Employee of the Month for October. He noted that Ms. Banister performs complex department-wide administrative support and makes time to serve on various City programs. He added that her ability to remain calm under stressful conditions is a true example of her character. Council President Houser thanked Ms. Banister for her help in keeping the Council on track. The Mayor then presented her with the Employee of the Month plaque. Fire Prevention Week. Mayor White read a pro- clamation declaring the week of October 5-11, 1997 as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Kent. He noted that this year's theme, "Know When To Go: React Fast To Fire! " emphasizes the impor- tance of escape planning at home and in public settings, and urged all citizens to participate in fire prevention activities at home, work, and school. The proclamation was presented to Assistant Fire Chief Aldridge. CONSENT HOUSER MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A CALENDAR through O be approved. Orr seconded and the motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A) AARproval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the workshop of August 19, 1997, and the regular Council meeting of September 16, 1997 . HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3L) SANITATION Benson Short Plat Sanitary Sewers. ACCEPT the bill of sale submitted by Hardeep Singh for con- tinuous operation and maintenance of 1, 033 feet of sanitary sewer line, and release of bonds after the expiration period, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The project is located at S.E. 244th Street, east of Benson Highway. 1 Kent City Council Minutes October 7, 1997 HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3M) SANITATION Plat of South Bend. ACCEPT the bill of sale submitted by Pacific Industries, Inc. for con- tinuous operation and maintenance of 532 feet of watermain improvements, 695 feet of sanitary sewers, 1, 320 feet of street improvements and 1, 021 feet of storm sewers, and release of bonds after the expiration period, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The project is located at SE 270th Street & 116th Avenue SE. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3N) Rent Assisted Living. ACCEPT the bill of sale submitted by Westmont, Inc. for continuous operation and maintenance of 336 feet of water- main and 171 feet of storm sewers, and release of bonds after the expiration period, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The project is located at 112 Kennebeck Avenue North. WATER (BIDS - ITEM 5A) S. 262nd Street Water Main Improvements. The bid opening for this project was held on October 2nd with seven bids received. The low bid was sub- mitted by James Guess Construction in the amount of $92 , 179. 68. The Engineer's estimate was $115, 227 . 01. This project consists of replacing an existing smaller watermain which has been leaking and has been a long maintenance problem. The Public Works Director recommends that the contract be awarded to James Guess Construction. CLARK MOVED that the South 262nd Street Watermain Improvements contract be awarded to James Guess Construction for the bid amount of $92, 179. 68. Woods seconded and the motion carried. SEWER (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G) Sewer Reimbursement from Latecomers. AUTHORIZATION of a budget change of funds from the sewer connection charges receipted October 24 , 1996, in the amount of $2 ,492 . 14 to be equally split and transferred to the Public Safety Bond expenditure accounts for both Fire and Police. During the construction of the East Hill Fire Station/Headquarters/Training Center facility, a 2 Kent City Council Minutes October 7, 1997 SEWER sewer project was funded in this immediate area. The understanding was that monies would be coming in for "latecomers" onto the sewer system and these funds were to be split equally between Police and Fire. These funds are being receipted in as revenue when property owners develop their land, which happens very sporadically. Once the fees are collected as revenue, a "budget change" is required to transfer to expenditure accounts. TRAFFIC CONTROL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E) Speed Limit Revisions on Designated Streets. ADOPTION of Resolution No. 1497 repealing Resolution No. 1406, and establishing speed limits revisions on certain designated streets, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. STREET (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 2A) VACATION S. 238th St. Street Vacation STV-97-1. This date has been set to consider an application to vacate a portion of South 238th Street, as referenced in Resolution No. 1496, and as shown on the accom- panying map and discussed in the staff report. Planning Director Harris pointed the area out on a map and noted that the applicants have re- quested this street vacation in order to expand their building. Mayor White opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience, and WOODS MOVED to close the public hearing. Orr seconded and the motion carried. ORR MOVED to approve the Planning Department' s recommendation of approval with conditions on an application to vacate a portion of South 238th Street, as referenced in Resolution No. 1496, and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance upon compliance with the conditions of approval. Woods seconded and the motion carried. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D) S. 238th St. Street Vacation Funds. AUTHORIZATION to deposit any monies received as compensation for S. 238th St. street vacation into the School Pedestrian Walkway Fund (R36) , as recommended by the Public Works Committee. This street vacation was approved by the Council after a public hearing this date. 3 Kent City Council Minutes October 7, 1997 ANNEXATION (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 2B) ZONING Del Mar Annexation Area Initial Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendments AZ-97-2 and CPA-97-2. On September 22, 1997, the Land Use and Planning Board held a public hearing on both the annexation zoning map amendments and the Comprehensive Plan amendments for the Del Mar Annexation area. This is the first of two public hearings to be held by the City Council pursuant to State law; the second hearing is scheduled for November 18, 1997 . Planner Matt Jackson explained that staff brought two alternatives to the Board, that there was considerable public testimony at their hearing, and that at the conclusion of the hearing the Board made its recommendation with one more revision as outlined in the memo dated October 7, 1997 . He showed the location on a map and pointed out the areas recommended for SR6, SR4. 5, GC, and MRM zoning. He noted that there are several existing multi-family developments in the area and explained that they tried to zone the property to what is built in order to be consis- tent. He added that there is also a mobile home park which is recommended for MHP zoning. Jackson noted that there is an area set aside for open space which is recommended for the lowest density of SR1. He said there is an existing Circle K store which is recommended for Neighborhood Convenience Commercial and an exist- ing office complex and a lot north of it which is recommended for Professional and Office zoning. He explained that the reason for adding the additional lot into the office zoning is that the owner of the existing office project requested in writing that it be expanded to the northern lot for additional parking. Jackson displayed the Land Use Plan map and noted that a large percentage of the area is recom- mended for SF6. He noted that the commercial area, the lot recommended for Neighborhood Convenience Commercial and the Office zoning is recommended for Commercial land use designation. He said the mobile home park has a separate mobile home park designation and the existing multi-family developments would be given a medium density multi-family land use designation, and the one lot restricted for new development is shown for SF1 to reflect its encumbrances with the permanent open space status. 4 Kent City Council Minutes October 7, 1997 ANNEXATION Upon Houser's question, Jackson noted that the ZONING open space area is approximately 4. 5 acres and that there are wetlands in the area. He clari- fied for Clark that there is a gradual slope and that there is no road leading into the area. Mayor White opened the public hearing. Me Kleweno, 601 S. 227th, #307 North, Des Moines, said he represents and is a partial property owner of approximately 36 acres within this area. He pointed out the location, noting that there are several apartments in the area, and said the property should be zoned as potential apartment. He said it meets all criteria for apartment zoning and that it is at least half wetlands. He said that in order to utilize the property for residential, a road would be necessary, for which there is adequate width and access. He added that water and sewer is available. He urged the Council to consider medium density potential for the property, and if not, then the highest under single family. There were no further comments from the audience and HOUSER MOVED to close the public hearing. Woods seconded and the motion carried. COMPREHENSION (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F) PLAN Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Declaration of Emergency (Meridian Valley and Del Mar Annexations) . ADOPTION of Resolution No. 1498 declaring an emergency in order to make amend- ments to the Comprehensive Plan other than once a year, due to the Meridian Valley and Del Mar annexations, as recommended by the Planning Committee. PLAT (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K) Greenfield Park Final Plat FSU-97-9. APPROVAL of the Greenfield Park Final Plat and authorization for the Mayor to sign the final plat mylar. The Greenfield Park preliminary subdivision was approved by King County in September 1996. Upon annexation of the Del Mar area, the final plat came under Kent' s jurisdiction. This plat is 6. 65 acres, consists of 27 lots, and is located west of 28th Avenue South and north of South 270th Street. According to the interlocal agree- ment between the City of Kent and King County, this plat has been forwarded to the City for its approval. 5 Kent City Council Minutes October 7, 1997 INFORMATION (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 30) SERVICES KIVA Land Use and Permit Information System Contract. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign the KIVA Land Use and Permit System Contract. On March 19, the Operations Committee approved the purchase of a permitting and land use infor- mation software system from KIVA Corporation, subject to approval of the final contract language by the City Attorney. After some time, the software vendor and the City have finalized all contract terms and the agreement is ready for the Mayor's signature. GOLF COURSE (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A) Golf Course Management Proposals. The City conducted a Request for Proposal process to determine the golf management for the Riverbend Golf Course Complex beginning January 1, 1998. Two companies have been selected as finalists: SSMD Enterprises and Golf Resources Northwest (GRI) . Staff has provided information from both companies to Council, and both companies made presentations at a recent Council workshop. Upon a question from Clark, Mr. Hagen of GRI stated that they currently maintain three golf courses. He noted for Orr that they could offer a discount to city residents, although that is not projected in their proposal and is negotia- ble. Johnson asked how GRI would propose to increase food and beverage services by nearly $100, 000 in one year, and Hagen responded that it would come from rounds of golf, and added that hours could be extended. He noted that they have extended food and beverage service on the golf course using two beverage carts during the peak season, and said they plan to use the snack bar that is on the golf course now for extended tournament play. He noted for Johnson that three of the teaching pros would be full-time year-round and three would be part-time, and noted that the staff on site would also be available for lessons. He said that the City would not be required to provide any money for capital improvements. Clark stated that the State Auditor's Report referred to deposits that were not made in tact, in sequential order and on a timely basis, and 6 Kent City Council Minutes October 7, 1997 GOLF COURSE that Mr. Stone had explained that this was a temporary irregularity based on the fact that the Office Manager had been ill. Finance Director Miller said this is in regard to cash that goes into the bank, and upon Clark' s question said there have been instances when the deposits were not in sequential order or timely in 1994, in last year's audit and in this year's audit. She noted for Orr that this occurred off and on over time and that the City followed through with memos. Orr said she does not recall being in- formed that this had happened in previous years and asked how it was addressed. Miller explained that a meeting is held to determine how to correct problems, and that the Auditor may or may not audit the same issue the following year. She noted that the most current audit was received last week. Orr said she had seen a newspaper article this year saying that there had been an audit and that there did not appear to be any major problems. Miller noted for Orr that staff has been working with Mr. Stone to improve this throughout the year, as they do with all departments. She noted for the Mayor that the golf course was cited in 1994 and that there was a minor item in Public Works which was cleared up to the Auditor' s satisfaction. Bennett asked when staff began date stamping the deposits, and Miller explained that golf course receipts were not date stamped until recently. Epperly said she had heard that errors had been made by the City, such as shorting SSMD's pay by $2500 and over-charging the phone bill by $8, 000 in the course of three years, which was re- imbursed. Miller agreed that human errors occur and that they are corrected as soon as possible. Upon Orr's question, Miller said some of the errors were found by the City and some by Mr. Stone. She explained that the audit is primarily for safeguarding of funds. McFall added that the Auditor does selective review of transactions in the City to ensure that pro- cedures are sound. It was noted that the report the Council received does not show a total dollar amount. Orr asked if there is information that would give a total dollar amount affected by the issues discussed in the audit and Miller said she can provide it later. She said there was one case in which a dollar amount was mentioned, and 7 Kent City Council Minutes October 7 , 1997 GOLF COURSE Orr agreed there was one for the small amount of $1300. Orr said with that type of operation, that kind of mistake would not be a critical mistake unless it happened on a daily basis and thousands of dollars a day were lost due to irregularities in reporting or depositing. Miller noted for Clark that a new tournament form will account for the number of players, and will ensure that money is accounted for. She noted that the auditor asked that the City audit tournaments and that that audit has not been completed. Miller noted for Clark that she doesn't believe there is a significant amount of money missing and said they are working with the contractor to ensure that all money goes into the bank. Bennett said $8, 000 is not a big issue and that the city auditor used to be the state auditor who found the first irregularities at the golf course. Upon Johnson's question, Mr. Stone of SSMD ex- plained that all of the $550, 000 which could be made from merchandising would go to Nevada Bob's at this point, but noted that the subcontract has not been concluded. Johnson said that if 100% went to Nevada Bob' s, then under SSMD's proposal that amount would have to be subtracted, which would result in $1.2 million rather than $1.7 million, or less than is needed to operate the golf course and pay off the bonds. He pointed out that $1. 2 million is less than what GRI is proposing. Stone responded that that is not the case and that the city would make enough money to take care of the maintenance costs, pay SSMD, have enough to pay for debt service and have some surplus money. He said the $550, 000 is a con- servative projection and that Nevada Bob's projected total for the first year is substan- tially more than $550, 000. Johnson asked how the money brought in by Nevada Bob's would figure into SSMD' s proposal since it would be going to Nevada Bob' s. Stone responded that the money made must be used to take care of expenditures, and that it would take more than $150, 000 to make that much. Stone also noted for Johnson that he had proposed a minimum of 4 teaching pros and said they currently have six. He said one would be full time and the others, because of their 8 Kent City Council Minutes October 7, 1997 GOLF COURSE commitment to the PGA program, would be trained in golf instruction. He noted for Johnson that there would be no city money involved in capital improvement proposals, and that SSMD proposes $350, 000-400, 000 for a multi service facility. He said that would result in their recommended option in $248, 000, which they would split with the City 50/50, or $124, 000 each. He said money would have to be put back for capital .-improve- ments and suggested that the City and SSMD give back 50% of that $124, 000 toward paying for capital improvements. He said the City and SSMD would each have $62, 000 left, and the City's would go into some type of surplus fund to be used at the golf course. Stone said that they can make enough money to pay maintenance and debt service in the amount of $1.74 million and also make money for themselves, as shown in their proposal. Johnson voiced concern that taxpayers will have to spend money to improve the golf course and SSMD will receive all the revenue. He spoke about the $550, 000 in merchandising, and the $1.7 million projection and said the numbers are not adding up. Johnson noted that he has been on the council for 20 years and that he has been in charge of the Operations Committee for the City. He reiterated that without the $550, 000 in merchandising, SSMD's total is $1.2 million, not $1. 7 million. Stone said that staff has concluded that SSMD is the only contractor that demonstrated that they could take care of all expenses to their satisfaction. Johnson voiced concern that both contractors proposals are below the amount required to pay off bonds. Johnson asked about the stationary building which SSMD proposes to have on the course, and about concession carts. Stone explained that they could serve golfers and joggers by providing a snack bar and that it is located near the filth hole. He said they have a motorized golf cart which goes through the golf course and to the Par 3 . He noted for Johnson that the building was opened on one occasion this year for a tournament, and explained that bad weather and low revenues did not dictate opening it at other times. Stone explained for Johnson that the building was originally at the mini putt, and it may or may not be open depending on weather conditions. Johnson said golfers would like to 9 Kent City Council Minutes October 7, 1997 GOLF COURSE have the golf course open earlier and asked if opening times are negotiable; Stone said they can be flexible, based on weather conditions, guide- lines, and what customers want. Stone noted for Johnson that they have improved the food service area and that they were recently able to put on a buffet for 60 at the last moment. Mr. Stone noted for Orr that the mini putt has a synthetic surface and the City preferred not to have people eating there, but that food can be taken on the golf course. He said it was not effective to leave the snack bar at the mini putt. Johnson voiced concern about the condition of balls and asked whether the City has purchased any to replace those at the driving range. Parks Director Hodgson responded that when the range was built in 1994 the City purchased 15, 000 balls and the contractor purchased 30, 000 balls, in order to avoid wearing out the synthetic turf by picking. He said balls were purchased on two other occasions and that in August he realized the problem was a combination of hot weather, synthetic turf and the picker. He said new balls have been purchased by both the City and the contractor, the City installed new mats and that there was vandalism outside the driving range involving cutting the cyclone fence to steal balls. He said both the City and the contractor are working on resolving those problems. He explained for Johnson and Orr whose responsi- bility it is to take care of and replace mats, balls and picker. JOHNSON MOVED to authorize staff to negotiate with GRI to develop a management agreement for the Riverbend Golf Complex that will begin January 1, 1998, and to submit the proposed agreement to the Council for approval. Woods seconded. Johnson noted that he had served on the selection committee which was established to narrow the contractors to finalists, and said there were originally four. He recommended going with GRI, based on their past history, their clean credit report and the fact that there have been no concerns or complaints about them. He said that SSMD did not have a clean credit check, that many accounts were more than 90 days old, and that the 10 Kent City Council Minutes October 7, 1997 GOLF COURSE City should be concerned with that. He spoke about the Auditor's report which he said made it clear that discrepancies were found. He voiced concern that current problems will continue, and noted that both the men's and women's clubs had strong concerns about continuing with SSMD. Johnson said that GRI plans on paying for capital improvements themselves, and that SSMD wants to do a partnership which would require taxpayer money. He said SSMD's figures don't add up and that they will be well short of meeting the city's financial needs, and urged the Council to negotiate with GRI. Upon Orr's question, Johnson explained that the evaluation task force listened to all four pro- posals and decided to vote for one through four. He said this resulted in two clear finalists, with SSMD having the most first place votes and GRI having two or three first place votes and two second place votes. He said they then voted on the two finalists, which resulted in a tie. He said that after discussion of the two proposals, another vote was taken which also resulted in a tie and for that reason they decided to take both to Council. Houser pointed out that there were nine members on the task force, but that one was not in attendance, making it difficult for the City and the contractors. Johnson explained for Epperly that a second vote was taken because four votes is not a majority, and that because GRI had so many second place votes that their weighted vote total would be higher than SSMD. He said the group decided to vote between the two con- tractors since it was clear that they were far superior to the other two presenters. Orr said she has seen much support for the current con- tractor and that it makes sense to give them an opportunity to negotiate a new contract before terminating their contract and going on to someone else. She said that Johnson had said neither contractor meets the debt service, which is a concern to her. She said she had heard that GRI' s proposal did not meet the strict specifi- cations of the RFP, and if that is the case, she would be concerned about going with someone who did not meet requirements in the beginning, but may have come up with a proposal that does meet the requirements. Johnson explained that when the four initial presentations were made, SSMD 11 Kent City council Minutes October 7, 1997 GOLF COURSE did not meet the technical criteria because they did not submit a proposal on merchandising and should have been disqualified for that reason, but that the task force decided that in order for the Council to make a choice, that they be allowed to make a proposal. He said as far as he knows, GRI submitted all requirements. Johnson said SSMD was his third choice because he did not feel they could meet the bond indebtedness or the merchandising revenues they projected. He voiced concern that SSMD proposed a fixed management fee which means the City would assume all the risk and they would assume no risk. He said GRI pro- posed a fixed fee plus a percentage, thereby assuming a great deal of risk, and that they propose that the more money they make, the more money the City would get, which would provide an incentive to bring golfers into the community. Orr stated that the contractor with a higher fixed fee would probably work harder to be sure they get it. Johnson noted that the City is obligated to pay no matter what, and that cur- rently there is a small fixed fee and a large portion is based on percentages. Bennett said that no minutes were taken at the task force meeting and that no written instruc- tions were given regarding voting. Upon Epperly' s question, McFall explained that the proposals are the basis for negotiating a contract and that both contractors have said they are negotiable on a number of items. He noted for Orr that if the City were unable to negotiate a reasonable contract, they would report back to Council for direction. Mayor White noted that Administration will enforce Council' s direction. Orr said she found GRI to be very open and receptive, but that she is concerned that the current contract was not a good contract for either party and said she feels the City owes the current contractor an opportunity to at least negotiate a new contract based on things all have learned. She said she received a phone call from the Mayor two years ago in which he said he was not inclined to renew the contract at the golf course but that she has never been able to get documentation that there were enough problems to eliminate the person who had the contract until the recent audit. She noted that when the City ran the golf course there were many complaints, 12 Kent City Council Minutes October 7, 1997 GOLF COURSE but when SSMD took over she heard compliments. She said there have been letters in opposition and in support of renewing the contract, and that based on the fact that this was the first venture, the City owes SSMD a chance to negotiate a reasonable contract before turning it over to someone else. Woods called for the question. Upon a roll call vote, Johnson's motion to authorize staff to negotiate with GRI failed with Bennett, Epperly, Houser and Orr opposed. EPPERLY MOVED to authorize staff to negotiate with SSMD to develop a management agreement for the Riverbend Golf Complex that will begin January 1, 1998, and to submit the proposed agreement to Council for approval. Houser seconded. Epperly clarified that her motion includes Option Three. Upon a roll call vote, Epperly's motion carried with Clark, Johnson and Woods opposed. CABLE TV (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B) (ADDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT) Cable TV. Bennett said he had been approached by groups regarding candidate forums. He noted that one has been done by the Chamber of Commerce, and said in the interest of fairness to all groups who wish to sponsor candidates forums, that all should be taped. HE MOVED to direct that all forums be taped for broadcast on the City's cable channel if a request is made. Epperly seconded. Bennett clarified that this includes recognized groups such as the PTA and groups representing areas of diversity. McFall pointed out that there would also be school board and King County Council elections, and Bennett clarified that his intent is for those affecting the City of Kent, City Council and Mayor. Clark voiced concern that there are no restric- tions on the requests, noting the time required for taping and the potential financial obliga- tions. Epperly said she has also received inquiries and suggested giving candidates five minutes for their proposals. Orr noted that evening meetings and community events are taped, and said that since the Chamber's candidates forum was taped, it would be unfair to other groups not to tape theirs. 13 Kent City Council Minutes October 7 , 1997 CABLE TV She said there would probably not be many requests and that funds are available in the budget. Houser said the number of forums could be limited, and noted that the election is only weeks away. She agreed that there should be more forums and pointed out that the Chamber's forum was geared to businesses. Woods said she is in favor of the motion and called for the question. Bennett' s motion then carried with Clark .opposed. POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H) Jail Health Services Contract Extension. APPROVAL of a three-year Jail Health Services contract extension and of the four additional hours of care per week. Valley Medical Center Occupational Health Services provides medical care for the inmates at the corrections facility. As provided for in the current contract, they have requested a three- year extension. In addition, the contract addendum provides for four additional hours of care per week. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I) Jail Food Services Contract Extension. EXTEN- SION of the Jail Food Service Contract through December 31, 1998, due to the excellent service provided. The Kent Corrections Facility contracts with Consolidated Food Management to prepare meals for the inmates. As provided for in Section 11. 1 of the contract, they have requested a one-year extension. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J) Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Contract for Services APPROVAL of the contractual agreement with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission regarding Sgt. Knapp. The Training Commission has requested that Corrections Sergeant Sheila Knapp be an instruc- tor at the academy for two years. They will reimburse the City for all wages and benefits earned while she is at the academy. Sergeant Knapp' s position will be back-filled during her absence. 14 Kent City Council Minutes October 7, 1997 BUDGET (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C) Council Workshop on 1998 Budget. SET October 21, 1997, at 5:30 p.m. as the date and time for a Council Workshop on the 1998 Budget. FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B) Avproval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through September 15 and paid on September 15, 1997, after auditing by the Operations Committee on September 22, 1997. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 8/29/97 189262-189529 $ 731,457 . 29 9/15/97 186530-189897 1, 617 , 718 .79 $2, 349, 176. 08 Approval of checks issued for payroll for August 16 through August 31 and paid on September 5, 1997 , with additional checks issued for September 1 through September 15 and paid on September 19, 1997 : Date Check Numbers Amount 9/5/97 Checks 222200-222531 $ 250,943 . 07 9/5/97 Advices 49341-49842 655,938 .92 $ 906,881.99 9/19/97 Checks 222532-222846 $ 255, 716. 79 9/19/97 Advices 49843-50339 705, 776.75 $ 961,493 .54 REPORTS Council President. Houser noted that the King Conservation District has inquired as to whether any Councilmember would be willing to serve on a Board, and asked anyone interested to contact her or Ms. Banister. Operations Committee. Johnson noted that the date of the next meeting has not been determined. Public Works Committee. Clark announced that the next meeting will be held at 3 :30 p.m. on October 15, 1997, in the Council Chambers. Planning Committee. Orr noted that the next meeting will be held on October 21, 1997, at 4 : 00 p.m. 15 Kent City Council Minutes October 7, 1997 REPORTS Public safety Committee. Bennett noted that there was a sunset clause in the jet ski ordi- nance, and said that people had called regarding being warned that they were going faster than 8 miles per hour. He said he has seen a tape which is not in concert with the ordinance. Jack Bielinski, 13835 S.E. 260th, said there has been a misunderstanding regarding restrictions as to dates and times of usage. He suggested that the issue be discussed and clarified by the commit- tee. JOHNSON MOVED to send this issue to the Public Safety Committee. Orr seconded and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9: 10 p.m. Ze �-c-sec azz_ �� Brenda Jaco� r, CMC City Clerk 16