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KENT Kent City Council Meeting
WASHINGTON February 17, 2004
The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor White.
C:) Councilmembers present: Harmon, Peterson,Ranniger,Raplee, Thomas and White. (CFN-198)
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cr O CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
L-IJ From Councilor Staff. (CFN-198) Consent Calendar Items 6L and 6K were added by Mayor
BUJ M White and CAD Martin added an Executive Session.
0 U. From the Public. (CFN-198) At the request of Bob O'Brien, Continued Communications
W 0 Item11A was added.
UJ = PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Kent Arts Commission Grant Presentation. (CFN-839) Program Manager Ronda
O Billerbeck presented the Kent Arts Commission Grants.
B. Economic Update. (CFN-198) Economic Development Manager Torgelson gave a brief
update.
C. Introduction of Appointee. (CFN-198) Mayor White announced his appointment to the
Kent Human Services Commission.
CONSENT CALENDAR
PETERSON MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through L. White seconded and the
motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 2004 were
approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills were not approved due to the cancellation
of the Operations Committee meeting on February 3, 2004.
C. Waste Reduction & Recycling Grant. (CFN-904) The Mayor was authorized to sign the
King County Waste Reduction and Recycling Program grant agreement in the amount of$84,241
to be used for two special recycling and collection events, direct staff to accept the grant and
establish a budget for the funds to be spent within said project.
D. Pacific Highway 2003 Storm Drain Project. (CFN-1278) The Pacific Highway HOV
South—2003 Storm Drainage project was accepted as complete and release of the retainage to
Gary Merlino Construction Co., Inc. upon standard releases from the state and release of any liens
was authorized. The original contract amount was $546,995.00. The final contract amount was
$360,955.78.
E. 111th Avenue Sidewalks Project. (CFN-1038) The 111a'Ave. S.E. Sidewalk Improvements
. project was accepted as complete and release of the retainage to Archer Construction, Inc. upon
standard releases from the state and release of any liens was authorized. The original contract
amount was $60,888.88. The final contract amount was $59,885,50.
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F. Water Installation and Connection Charges Inside City Limits,Ordinance Amending
Kent City Code 7.02.160. (CFN-110) Ordinance No. 3679 amending section 7.02.160(C) of the
Kent City Code waiving the additional system development charge for single-family residential
homes if the fire marshal orders the installation of a fire sprinkler system and that installation
requires a meter larger than three-quarters(3/4)of an inch was adopted.
G. LID 353, S. 228th St. Corridor,Final Assessment Roll,Ordinance Setting Public Hearing
Date. (CFN-1269) Ordinance No. 3680 setting the public hearing on the final assessment roll on
LID 353 for March 23, 2004, at 4:00 p.m.before the Public Works Committee,which shall sit as
the Board of Equalization was adopted.
H. Birdsong Meadows Final Plat. (CFN-1272) The Final Plat Mylar for Birdsong Meadows
#FSU-2002-3,was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the mylar.
I. Highland Park Final Plat. (CFN-1272) The Final Plat Mylar for Highland Park
#FSU-2001-5 was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the mylar.
J. Larcher Office Building Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the Larcher Office
Building submitted by Benjamin P. Anstey,P.E. for continuous operation and maintenance of 30
feet of watermain, 25 feet of sewers, 286 feet of street improvements and 372 feet of storm sewers
was approved. The bonds are to be released after the maintenance period. This project is located
at 24401 104''Ave SE.
K. Excused Absence for Councilmember Clark. (CFN-198) An excused absence for
Councilmember Clark from tonight's meeting was approved.
L. Kent Human Services Commission Appointment. (CFN-873) The Mayor's appointment of
Pastor Brett Hollis to serve as a member of the Kent Human Services Commission was confirmed.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Master Planned Unit Development Modification Criteria,Zoning Code Amendment.
(CFN-131) On January 12,2004,the Land Use&Planning Board voted 5-0 to recommend
approval of a zoning code amendment providing criteria for determining whether proposed
modifications to certain Master Planned Unit Developments are major or minor in nature. The
amendment is in response to a Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board Final
Decision and Order. WHITE MOVED to approve the Land Use &Planning Board's recom-
mendation of approval of Zoning Code Amendment#ZCA-2002-3 establishing modification
criteria for Master Planned Unit Developments and direct the City Attorney to create the necessary
ordinance. Peterson seconded and the motion carried.
BIDS
A. Riverbend Golf Course Carts. (CFN-118) Three bids were received to replace the golf carts
at the Riverbend Golf Complex. The low bid was received from Farwest Golf for$32,303.04
annually to lease for four years 48 EZ-Go golf carts. PETERSON MOVED to enter into a four
year agreement with Farwest Golf to lease 48 EZ-Go golf carts at a cost of$32,303.04 annually.
White seconded and the motion carried.
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REPORTS
Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Councilmember Ranniger noted Public Safety will meet
on Thursday,February 19 at 5:00 p.m.
Administrative Reuorts. (CFN-198) Martin explained the streamlined sales tax initiative that
would shift tax revenues away from certain cities like Kent and eventually tax the internet. The
City of Kent would lose almost $4 million annually. Martin also noted that the City is watching
this initiative very closely.
CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS
A. Council Retreat. (CFN-198) Bob O'Brien, 1131 Seattle St., stated that the upcoming retreat
being held at Port Ludlow would be hard for citizens to attend. He noted that public transportation
would be hard on a Saturday morning especially for citizens without private transportation.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 7:20 p.m. and reconvened at 7:42 p.m. (CFN-198)
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:42 p.m., PETERSON MOVED to adjourn. White seconded and the motion carried.
(CFN-198)
. Mary Simmons
Deputy City Clerk
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