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KENT April 4, 2006
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The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Cooke.
Councilmembers present- Clark, Harmon. O'Brien, Ranmger, Raplee, Thomas and Watson.
(CFN-198)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A. From Council,Administration, or Staff. (CFN-198) Continued Communications Items A and
B were added by Interim CAO Hodgson
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Continued Communications Items C and D were added at the
request of audience members
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) The Mayor and Acting Police Chief commended Suzanne
Rebro, an East Hill resident, for her part in the capture of burglary suspects Nathan Torgelson,
Economic Development Manager, then announced that the Puget Sound Regional Council Vision
2020 Award was recently presented to the City of Kent for the Kent Station project
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) The Council President noted that Arbor Day is on Saturday,
April 22, and invited those interested in doing landscaping at the Service Club ball fields to attend.
Councitmember Thomas announced that the Pediatric Interim Care Center will move into it's new
facility on April 15.
C. Employee of the Month. (CFN-147) The City Attorney announced that Renee Cameron, Civil
Legal Assistant in the Law Department, has been chosen as Employee of the Month for April, and the
Mayor presented her with a plaque.
D. R.E.I. Donation for Clark Lake Park. (CFN-118) Mark Prothero, Parks Foundation Board
member, presented the Mayor with a check in the amount of$10.000 from REI, who is giving out
$1,000,000 in grants across the country He noted that it will be used for Clark Lake Park.
E. Introduction of Appointee. (CFN-839) Mayor Cooke introduced musician Robert Schuweiler,
her appointee to the Arts Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A LID 360—SE 227t' Place Sanitary Sewers. (CFN-1301) This date has been set for considera-
tion of an ordinance establishing Local Improvement District 360 for the construction of a sanitary
sewer system on SE 2271h Place The City Attorney explained the LID formation process and
Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing. Design Engineering Manager LaPorte outlined the history
of the project, the estimated cost and the method of payment. Those speaking in favor of the project
in order to avoid future problems were Ed and Ellen Gillner, 11645 SE 227`h Place, Henry Kruise,
11636 SE 227 h Place, Don Woodard, 11635 SE 227th Place, and Jeff Smith; 11627 SE 227'h Place.
Mr Gillner also spoke in favor for Alex Huynh, 11644 SE 2271h Place Greg Honeycutt, 11612 SE
227t' Place, voiced opposition to a new sewer system, saying that he has not had any problems and
that there are no health concerns There were no further comments from the audience and HARMON
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MOVED to close the public hearing. Clark seconded and the motion carried. After a brief discussion
about septic system failures, RAPLEE MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3793 authorizing the
formation of Local Improvement District 360, providing for the issuance of LID warrants or bonds,
and ordering the construction of the SE 2271" Place sanitary sewer system. Harmon seconded and the
motion carved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RANNIGER MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through N Clark seconded and the
motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of March 21,
2006 were approved.
B Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through February 28 and paid on
February 28 after auditing by the Operations Committee on March 21, 2006 were approved.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
2/28/06 Wire Transfers 2346-2360 $1,324,415.37
2/28/06 PrePays & 590417 675,298.01
2/28/06 Regular 590838 1,694,367.03
Use Tax Payable 1,386.92
$3,695,467.33
Payment of the bills received through March 15 and paid on March 15 after auditing by the
Operations Committee on March 21, 2006 were approved.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
3/15/06 Wire Transfers 2361-2380 $1,486,356 67
3/15/06 PrePays & 590839 491,682 40
3/15/06 Regular 591509 1,780,853.35
Use Tax Payable 2,445.18
$3,761,337 60
Approval of checks issued for payroll for February 16 through February 28 and paid on March 3,
2006:
Date Check Numbers Amount
3/3/06 Checks 289275-289551 $ 195,275.97
3/3/06 Advice 193060-193750 1,257,682.08
Total of Regular Payroll $1,452,958.05
Approval of checks issued for interim payroll:
Date Check Numbers Amount
2/3/06 Void Check# 288967 ($56.12)
Check# 289552 $56 12
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A_pyroval of checks issued for the Payroll for March 1 through March 16 and paid on March 20,
2006.
Date Check Numbers Amount
3/20/06 Checks 289553-289827 $ 209,853 32
3/20/06 Adviccs 193751-194440 1,284,477.06
Total of Regular Payroll $1,494,330.38
C. 2005 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning District Map Amendments Ordinances.
(CFN-377&131) Ordinance Nos 3794, 3795, 3796 and 3797, which amend the Comprehensive Plan
to update land use designations, the Capital Facilities Element, the Transportation Element, the Land
Use Element, Appendix A, and the zoning district map designations relating to CPA-2005-2(B-C),
CPA-2005-(4-7), CPZ-2005-(2-3), CPZ-2005-4 were adopted
D. Competitive Grant Award, Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development,
Neighborhood Planning. (CFN-1000) The $35,000 Washington State Department of Commumty,
Trade & Economic Development (CTED) "Growth Management Services Grant for Neighborhood
Planning,"was accepted, the budget was amended, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the
contract.
E. King County Zone 3 Emergency Management Coordinator Agreement. (CFN-122) The
Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement to enhance Zone 3 Emergency
Management Planning by hiring an Emergency Management Coordinator, after review of all
submitted RFP's
F. R.E.I. Donation for Clark Lake Trail Development. (CFN-118) A $10,000 donation from
Recreational Equipment Inc. for the Clark Lake Trail Development Project was accepted, and
expenditure of funds in the Clark Lake Park budget was approved.
G. Town Square Plaza Consultant Agreement. (CFN-1298) The Mayor was authorized to enter
into a Consultant Agreement with Portico, Inc for design development and construction documents
of Town Square Plaza in the amount of$291,740, upon review and approval by the City Attorney.
H. Lake Fenwick Park Property Acquisition. (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to enter into
a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Eaton Property at Lake Fenwick Park, to amend funds in the
Parks Acquisition budget for an amount not to exceed $3,340.00, and to execute all necessary
documents, upon review by the City Attorney.
I. Acquisition of Parcels From King County. (CFN-239) The Mayor was authorized to enter into
a Purchase and Sale Agreement with King County for Parcels # 2322049047 and#2422049 1 3 6, to
amend the land acquisition budget in the amount not to exceed $698.00, and to execute all necessary
documents, upon review by the City Attorney.
J. Kent City Hall Pipe Relining Project. (CFN-120) The Kent City Hall Pipe Relining Project
was accepted as complete.
K Mill Creek Confluence/Green River Restoration Project Agreement. (CFN-1038) The
Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement for Award of Noncompetitive Grant with the King
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Conservation District(KCD) in the amount of$70,000, direct staff to accept the grant and establish a
budget for the funds to be spent within the Mill Creek Confluence/Green River Restoration project.
L. Salmon Proiect Funding Agreement. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign the
Salmon Project Funding Agreement with the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) in the amount
of S100,000, direct staff to accept the grant and establish a budget for the funds to be spent within the
Mill Creek Confluence/Green River Restoration Study project.
M. South County Area Transportation Board 2006-2009 Agreement. (CFN-1007) The
Mayor was authorized to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Cities of. Algona, Auburn,
Black Diamond, Bunen, Covington, Des Moines, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Maple Valley, Milton
Normandy Park, Pacific, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila; King County, the Puget Sound Regional
Council,hereafter called"the PSRC'; Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority,hereafter call
"Sound Transit"; the Transportation Improvement Board, hereafter called "TIB"; Port of Seattle;
Pierce Transit; the Muckleshoot Tribe, and the Washington State Department of Transportation,
hereafter called "WSDOT", to form the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) to serve
as the central forum for dealing with transportation issues
N. Kent Arts Commission Appointment. (CFN-839) The Mayor's appointment of Robert
Schuweiler to serve as a member of the Kent Arts Commission was confinned. His appointment
will continue until 10/31/2009,
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Woodland Way Pressure Reducing Valve Station Agreement. (CFN-1038) The proposed
Goods and Service Agreement is with Ferguson Water Works, Inc. Initially the City intended to
purchase the Pressure Reducing Valve Station from Hughes Supply,whose proposal was $250 less
than the selected vendor, however, the City and that vendor were unable to agree to contract terms.
Water Superintendent Brad Lake explained the proposal and recommended approval. RAPLEE
MOVED to authorize the Mayor to sign the Goods and Services Agreement with Ferguson Water
Works, Inc. in the amount of$32,550 (plus sales tax) for the purchase and delivery of a Pressure
Reducing Valve Station on Woodland Way, pursuant to approval of purchase terns by the City
Attorney. Harmon seconded and the motion carried.
REPORTS
Operations Committee. (CFN-198) Clark asked Councilmembers interested in attending the annual
meeting of the Washington Association of Telecommunications Officers in Bellevue on June 1 and 2
to contact him or Dea Drake.
Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Thomas reported that the next meeting will be held at
5:00 p.m on Thursday, April 20
Public Works Committee. (CFN-198&171) Raplee noted that there will be a Town Hall meeting
later this month for the North Park residents, and that 23 people have volunteered to serve on the
Transportation Master Plan Task Force. She added that the next committee meeting will be at
5 00 p in on Monday, April 17.
Planning and Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon stated that the next
meeting will be on Monday, April 17 at 4.00 p in.
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Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger announced that the committee will
meet at 4 00 p.m. on Thursday, April 20.
Administrative Reports. (CFN-198) Hodgson reminded Councilmembers of an Executive Session
of approximately 35 minutes to discuss property acquisition, on-going negotiations, and pending
litigation, with action expected when the regular meeting reconvenes
CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS
A. Solid Waste. (CFN-738) Public Works Director Blanchard explained the progress of talks and
the contingency plans in the event of a strike
B. Card Rooms. (CFN-175) Hodgson noted receipt of a letter from Kent Morrill requesting review
of the card room moratorium.
C Historical Property. (CFN-198) Kay Linn Guynes, 909 E Smith Street, distributed a packet of
information on an endangered historical property located at 21823 841h Avenue South in Kent, and
asked that this and other properties be spared from demolition.
D. Model Plane Park. (CFN-118) Ron Canaan, 900 29th Street, C-14, Auburn, stated that his club
has been flying their model planes for the past eight years at Riverwalk, but since it will soon be
made into a park, they have been asked to leave He asked for help in finding another location to fly
their planes.
E. Disaster Preparedness Month. (CFN-155) Mayor Cooke declared April as Disaster
Preparedness Month and presented the proclamation to Pat Pawlak.
F. Records and Information Month. (CFN-155) The Mayor declared April to be Records and
Information Month in the City of Kent and presented the proclamation to the City Clerk.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 8:25 p.m. and reconvened at 9:45 p.m. (CFN-198)
ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Saturday Market Barn. (CFN-462) Hodgson explained that four proposals were received to
purchase the Red Barn RANNIGER MOVED to authorize the Mayor to sign all documents
necessary to complete the sale of the Saturday Market Barn property, located at 206 Railroad
Avenue, to NK Development, LLC, for not less than $1, 220,000, less closing costs, subject to review
and final approval of the final terms and conditions by the City Attorney. Thomas seconded and the
motion earned.
Storaee Facility Lease. (CFN-198) Hodgson explained that the Saturday Market Barn had been
used for storage and that with its sale, a storage facility is needed He said a five-year lease with
Charlie and Shirley Perkins for storage space on the north side of Smith Street near the Union Pacific
Railroad tracks has been investigated RAPLEE MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into a five-
year lease with Charlie and Shirley Perkins for storage and other purposes, subject to review and
approval of final terms and conditions by the City Attorney. Hannon seconded and the motion
carried.
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Propertv Acquisition. (CFN-239&118) Hodgson explained that the City has been involved in a
feasibility study to replace the existing Kent-Mendian swimming pool, and during that process
recognized that the pool must be relocated if it were to be replaced. He said the City has identified
properties in the valley, since citizens support a centrally located facility. He proposed purchasing 12
separate parcels totaling 5 1 acres on the Naden site at a cost of$4,621,478 plus closing costs. He
added that additional parcels need to be purchased to complete the assemblage, and that F
approximately$l 35 million is available for that purpose.
Mayor Cooke emphasized that no commitment to an aquatic center has been made,but that this
location would be available when discussions on building an aquatic center take place.
RANNINGER MOVED that in lieu of eminent domain proceedings, to authorize the Mayor to sign
all documents necessary to purchase an assemblage of 12 separate real property parcels, totaling
approximately 5.1 acres and generally located in an area south of Meeker Street and east of Naden
Street, in an amount not to exceed $4,621,478 00, plus closing costs, subject to review and final
approval of all terns and conditions by the City Attorney. Raplee seconded.
O'Brien expressed opposition to purchasing property prior to agreement that an aquatic center should
be built. He said the existing pool could be rehabilitated for $2,000,000 and would last 5-10 more
years Ranger pointed out that since land prices are rising, waiting will be expensive, and that this
is a common way to accomplish civic projects. Clark stated that this purchase is a critical step in
dealing with the swimming pool, which has reached the end of it's life. Harmon added that if no pool
is built, the property is in a prime location for other uses, such as a public safety facility or fire
station Watson opined that a healthy community needs a swimming pool. Upon a roll call vote, the
motion carried 6-1 with O'Brien opposed.
Riverbend Golf Course Restaurant Lease. (CFN-118) Hodgson noted that Atlas Services, Inc.
has requested a six-year extension of their lease. He said the lease includes an investment of$50,000
a year in capital expenses and a permanent picnic shelter area O'BRIEN MOVED to authorize the
Mayor to sign all documents necessary to extend the lease termination date for the Riverbend Golf
Course restaurant property with Atlas Services, Inc , from March, 2012, to March, 2018, subject to
review and approval of final terms and conditions by the City Attorney Harmon seconded and the
motion carved.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10.10 p.m., WATSON MOVED to adjourn. Thomas seconded and the motion carried.
Brenda Jacober, C
City Clerk
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