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KENT November 15, 2005
WASMIHOTOH
The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tern
Ranniger. Councilmembers present: Clark, Harmon, Raplee, Thomas and White. (CFN-198)
Fla&Salute. Webelos Pack 725 presented the colors.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) At the request of audience members,Continued Communications
Items A and B were added to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Economic Development Report. (CFN-198) Economic Development Manager Torgelson
announced businesses which are opening in Kent Station and noted that consultants for the Center for
Advanced Manufacturing are being interviewed by the City and the Chamber of Commerce.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 2006 Annual Budget(Second Hearing). (CFN-186) Finance Director Nachlinger outlined the
2006 annual budget including revenue sources, operating expenses, and changes made since the first
public hearing. Mayor Pro Tern Ranniger opened the public hearing. Martin Plys, 3004 S. 256th,
questioned the use of the golf course by students and Doug Packard, 209 W. James, asked about the
Leisure Fund. There were no further comments from the audience and CLARK MOVED to close the
public hearing. White seconded and the motion carried. Nachlinger explained the Leisure Fund and
the agreement with the school district for joint use of facilities.
B. 2005 Tag Levy for 2006 Budget. (CFN-104) Finance Director Nachlinger explained the
proposed tax levy which is to be assessed on property in the City. Mayor Pro Tem Ranniger opened
the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience and CLARK MOVED to close the
public hearing. White seconded-and the motion carried.
C. 2006-2011 Capital Improvement Plan Second Hearin CFN-775 Finance Director
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Nachlinger outlined the plan, and Mayor Pro Tern Ranniger opened the public hearing. Martin Plys,
3004 S. 256th, asked about court,parks improvements,police building and budget amendments.
Hans Friewald, 11824 SE 270th, voiced concern about the Mill Creek project. Tom Sharp, 24254
143rd Avenue SE, suggested making improvements to Meeker Street a higher priority in the
Transportation Plan. There were no further comments from the audience and CLARK MOVED to
close the public hearing. Nachlinger responded to all the questions, Blanchard agreed to talk to
Mr. Friewald, and Councilmember Thomas pointed out that improvements to Meeker Street would
involve getting permission from the Federal Government to build a bridge.
D. Comprehosive Plan Amendment to Include 2006-2011 Capital Improvement Plan.
(CFN-377&775) Planning Manager Anderson explained the Capital Facilities Element. Mayor Pro
Tern Ranniger opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience and CLARK
MOVED to close the public hearing. White seconded and the motion carried.
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E. Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Revisions to Kent City Code 12.13,School District
Capital Facilities Plans. (CFN-961&775) This public hearing is to consider amendment of the
Capital Facilities Element of the Kent Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the updated Capital
Facilities Plans of the Kent,Federal Way and Auburn School Districts. These plans propose to also
amend school impact fees outlined in Kent City Code Chapter 12.13. Planning Manager Anderson
explained that this issue regards the impacts of residential development on schools. Mayor Pro Tem
Ranniger opened the public hearing.
Mike Newman, Associate Superintendent for the Auburn School District, 915 4th Street NE, Sally
McLean, Chief Financial Officer for the Federal Way School District, 31405 18th Avenue South, and
Gwenn Escher-Derdowski,Planning Administrator for the Kent School District, 12033 SE 256th,
outlined their plans. There were no further comments from the audience and CLARK MOVED to
close the public hearing. White seconded and the motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CLARK MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through S. White seconded and the motion
carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of November 1,
2005 were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Approval of payment of the bills received through October 31
and paid on October 31 after auditing by the Operations Committee on November 1, 2005.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
10/31/05 Wire Transfers 2215-2230 $1,230,627.45
10/31/05 Prepays & 585133 741,376.00
10/31/05 Regular 585886 2,412,777.93
Use Tax Payable 2,963.27
$4,387,744.65
Approval of checks issued for payroll for October 1 through October 15 and paid on October 20,
2005:
Date Check Numbers Amount
10/20/05 Checks 286810-287086 $ 212,113.12
10/20/05 Advices 186851-187539 1,240,667.47
Total of Regular payroll $1,452,780.59
10/19/05 Void 286438 ($246.68)
10/19/05 Reissued 287087 $246.68
10/21/05 Void 286561 ($580.20)
10/21/05 Reissued 287088 $580.20
10/28/05 Void 287061 ($136.40)
10/21/05 Reissued 287089 $136.40
Interim Payroll Total $ 0.00
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C Tourism Contract with Kent Chamber of Commerce. (CFN-I 170) The 2006 tourism
contract with the Kent Chamber of Commerce for $18,000 (using lodging tax revenues) was
approved
D. 2006 Kent Reporter Contract for Kent Connections Newsletter. (CFN-198) The contract
with the Kent Reporter for the purpose of publishing the City of Kent newsletter in 2006 was
authorized, subject to the City Attorney approval of contract documents.
E Utility Billing System Replacement. (CFN-104) The Mayor was authorized to sign the contract
with Spnngbrook for a new utility billing system and associated implementation services plus other
project items within established budgets, subject to City Attorney approval of contract documents.
F. Write-Offs for 2005. (CFN-104) The write-off of various accounts receivable in the amount of
$42,316 25 was authorized.
G. WRIA 9 Salmon Habitat Plan Resolution. (CFN-1038) Resolution No. 1714 ratifying the
Watershed Resource Inventory Area(WRIA) 9 Chinook Salmon Habitat Plan was adopted
H. WRIA 9 Interlocal Extension Agreement. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign an
Extension to the Interlocal Agreement for the Watershed Basins within WRIA upon concurrence of
the language by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director.
I Project Construction Agreement with Puget Sound Energy. (CFN-1180) The Mayor was
authorized to sign the Project Construction Agreement with Puget Sound Energy for the conversion
of overhead power to underground for the I I6`h Ave SE Street Improvement Project upon
concurrence of the language by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director.
J. Joint Utility Trench Agreement with Qwest. (CFN-1180) The Mayor was authorized to sign a
Joint Trench Agreement with Qwest for work on the 1161h Avenue SE Improvement Project upon
concurrence of the language by the Public Works Director and the City Attorney.
K. Joint Utilitv Trench Agreement with Comcast. (CFN-1180) The Mayor was authorized to
sign a Joint Trench Agreement with Comcast for work on 116th Avenue SE Improvement Project
upon concurrence of the language by the Public Works Director and the City Attorney,
L. S. 277th Street Corridor Extension Project (116th Avenue SE). (CFN-1300) Ordinance
No. 3767 providing for the acquisition of real property and/or property rights located between Kent-
Kangley Road and Southeast 256`h Street adjacent to 116`h Avenue Southeast and located adjacent to
Kent-Kangley Road up to 700 feet east of 116th Avenue Southeast was adopted This action is being
taken in order to construct the underground electrical system and road improvements for the South
2771h Street Corridor Extension Project
M BNSF Railroad Grade Separation Project (CFN-113) Ordinance No. 3768 providing for the
acquisition of real property and/or property rights located 600 feet east and west of the Burlington
Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks adjacent to South 2281h Street was adopted. This action is being
taken in order to construct the South 228th Street roadway underpass
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N. Joint Utility firencb Agreement with Owest. (CFN-1134) The Mayor was authorized to sign a
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Agreement with est for work on the S. 228 Street BNSF Railroad Grade Separation
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project upon concurrence of the language by the Public Works Director and the City Attorney.
O. Joint Utility.Trench Agreement with Puget Sound Enerev. (CFN-1134) The Mayor was
authorized to sign a Joint Trench Agreement with PSE for work on the S. 228' Street BNSF Railroad
Grade Separation project upon concurrence of the language by the Public Works Director and the
City Attorney.
P. Memorandum of Understanding between City of Kent and BNSF Railroad. (CFN-113)
The Mayor was authorized to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the
Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad for the S. 228`h St. BNSF Grade Separation Project upon
concurrence of the language by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director.
Q. 98th Avenue SE Sanitary Sewer Latecomer Agreement. (CFN-485) The Public Works
Director was authorized to execute a Sanitary Sewer Latecomer Agreement with TLT Development,
LLC for the 98t`Avenue Sanitary Sewer Extension.
R. 2005 Traffic Striving Prolect. (CFN-1162) The 2005 Traffic Striping project was accepted as
complete and release of retainage to Stripe Rite, Inc. upon standard releases from the state and release
of any liens was authorized.
S. Urban Density Ordinances. (CFN-131&377) Ordinance Nos. 3769 relating to the
Comprehensive Plan land use and zoning designations being adopted as a result of the City's urban
density study, 3770 relating to the zoning text amendments that eliminate the zoning designation of
SR-2 as a result of the City's urban density study, and 3771 relating to amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Element eliminating SR-2 references and adding a land use
designation of SF-4.5,were adopted.
BIDS
A. Financial Services Furniture. (CFN-120) The informal bid opening was held on October 31,
2005,with four(4)bids received. The apparent low bid was submitted by Turnkey Business
Interiors. The Parks Director recommends authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with
Turnkey Business Interiors for the amount of$72,585.33, excluding Washington State Sales Tax,to
purchase furniture for the Financial Services Department. RAPLEE SO MOVED. Clark seconded
and the motion carried.
REPORTS
Council President. (CFN-198) Ranniger announced that the Council will hold a special workshop
at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday,November 29,to hear recommendations on the Aquatics Center.
Operations Committee. (CFN-198) Clark noted that the Committee will meet at 4:00 p.m. on
December 6, and that the budget will be on the agenda.
Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the Committee will meet on
November 17 at 5:00 p.m.
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Parks and Haman Services Committee. (CFN 198) Ranmger noted that the Committee will meet
on November 17 at 4:00 p.m.
Administrative Reports. (CFN-198) Hodgson reminded the Council of an Executive Session of
approximately 20 minutes regarding property negotiations and property disposition, and said action
may be taken afterward.
CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS
A. Police. (CFN-122) Martin Plys, 3004 S. 256th, said he has chosen to wait until the Mayor's
return to make his comments.
B. Kent Station,James Street. (CFN-171) Kristi Soderlund, 821 3rd Avenue North, expressed
concerns about curbing on James, construction dumpsters and fencing at Kent Station and emergency
access to the North Park neighborhood. Blanchard responded to some of the concerns and agreed to
check on the others.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 8:12 p.m. and reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:45 p.m. THOMAS MOVED to adjourn. Raplee seconded and the motion carried.
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Brenda Jacober, CM
City Clerk
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C Tourism Contract with Kent Chamber of Commerce. (CFN-1170) The 2006 tourism
contract with the Kent Chamber of Commerce for S 18,000 (using lodging tax revenues)was
approved
D. 2006 Kent Reporter Contract for Kent Connections Newsletter. (CFN-198) The contract
with the Kent Reporter for the purpose of publishing the City of Kent newsletter in 2006 was
authorized, subject to the City Attorney approval of contract documents
E. Utility Billing System Replacement. (CFN-104) The Mayor was authorized to sign the contract
with Spnngbrook for a new utility billing system and associated implementation services plus other
project items within established budgets, subject to City Attorney approval of contract documents.
F. Write-Offs for 2005. (CFN-104) The write-off of various accounts receivable in the amount of
$42,316 25 was authorized.
G. WRIA 9 Salmon Habitat Plan Resolution. (CFN-1038) Resolution No. 1714 ratifying the
Watershed Resource Inventory Area(WRIA) 9 Chinook Salmon Habitat Plan was adopted
H. WRIA 9 Interlocal Extension Agreement. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign an
Extension to the Interlocal Agreement for the Watershed Basins within WRIA upon concurrence of
the language by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director.
L Project Construction Agreement with Puget Sound Energy. (CFN-1180) The Mayor was
authorized to sign the Project Construction Agreement with Puget Sound Energy for the conversion
of overhead power to underground for the 116th Ave. SE Street Improvement Project upon
concurrence of the language by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director.
J. Joint Utility Trench Agreement with Qwest. (CFN-1180) The Mayor was authorized to sign a
Joint Trench Agreement with Qwest for work on the 116"' Avenue SE Improvement Project upon
concurrence of the language by the Public Works Director and the City Attorney.
K. Joint Utility Trench Agreement with Comcast. (CFN-1180) The Mayor was authorized to
sign a Joint Trench Agreement with Comcast for work on I I6th Avenue SE Improvement Project
upon concurrence of the language by the Public Works Director and the City Attorney.
L. S. 277th Street Corridor Extension Project (116th Avenue SE). (CFN-1300) Ordinance
No. 3767 providing for the acquisition of real property and/or property rights located between Kent-
Kangley Road and Southeast 2561h Street adjacent to l 16t11 Avenue Southeast and located adjacent to
Kent-Kangley Road up to 700 feet east of 116th Avenue Southeast was adopted This action is being
taken in order to construct the underground electrical system and road improvements for the South
277`h Street Corridor Extension Project.
M BNSF Railroad Grade Separation Proiect (CFN-113) Ordinance No 3768 providing for the
acquisition of real property and/or property rights located 600 feet east and west of the Burlington
Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks adjacent to South 228th Street was adopted. This action is being
taken in order to construct the South 228th Street roadway underpass
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