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KENT May 1, 2007
W A 5 H I N G T O N
The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7.00 p.m. by Mayor Cooke.
Councilmembers present: Albertson, Clark, Harmon, O'Brien, Ranniger, and Raplee. Council-
member Thomas was excused from the meeting (CFN-198)
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) Council President Ranniger outlined upcoming events
including artwork dedications, fishing, Junior Olympics, a sports jamboree and a festival.
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke announced a Sister City auction and dance.
C. Post Session Briefing. (CFN-198) Senators Karen Keiser and Claudia Kaufman and
Representative Dave Upthegrove reported on actions taken during the recently completed
legislative session which affect Kent.
D. Proclamation—Letter Carriers Food Drive Day. (CFN-155) The Mayor introduced letter
carrier Karen Kirkmeyer who explained the food drive.
E. Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Presentation.
(CFN-155&186) The award was presented to Senior Accountant Paula Barry, who noted that this
is the 19`h such award the City has received.
F Drinking Driver Task Force Poster Design Contest Award Presentation. (CFN122)
Mayor Cooke, Police Chief Strachan, Councilmember Ron Harmon and Michelle Campbell
presented awards to the winners of the contest, as announced by Public Education Specialist Cesi
Velez
G. Employee of the Month. (CFN-147) Mayor Cooke announced that Terri Nee of the Fire
Department has been chosen as Employee of the Month. Fire Chief Schneider outlined Nee's
attributes
H. Economic Development Update. (CFN-198) Ben Wolters gave an update of issues
including the Amiga Center, Fred Meyers redevelopment and a Facade Improvement Program for
the downto-,vn area. Mayor Cooke announced that Kurt Hansen of the Community Development
Department has been temporarily assigned to assist Wolters.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RANNIGER MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through M. Clark seconded and the
motion carried
A. Approval of Meeting. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of April 17,
2007. were approved.
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B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through April 15 and paid on
April 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on April 17, 2007, were approved
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
4/15/07 Wire Transfers 2804-2820 $1,677,271.20
4/15/07 Regular 606509-607033 2,196,153 09
Use Tax Payable 3,672.63
$3,877,096.92
Approval of checks issued for payroll for March 16 through March 31 and paid on April 5, 2007:
Date Check Numbers Amount
4/5/07 Checks 296700-296988 $ 32,04187
4/5/07 Advices 211082-211777 1,336,40516
Total Regular Payroll $1,568,447 03
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C. Hutchinson Landine Final Plat(aka Medallion of Kent). (CFN-1272) The final plat mylar
for Hutchinson Landing was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to sign the mylar Bennett
Sherman, LLC , proposes to subdivide approximately 4.1 acres into 19 single-family residential
lots. The property is located at 26615 106t' Avenue SE.
D. Kent East Hill Operations Center(KEHOC) Consultant Contract. (CFN-1310) The
Mayor was authorized to sign any necessary consultant agreements related to the Kent East Hill
Operations Center project that are $100,000 or less, subject to the City's procurement policies and
within the approved project budget, and upon concurrence of the language by the City Attorney
E Automatic License Plate Reader. (CFN-122) Use of the unbudgeted funds to purchase one
mobile unit, for budget amendment, was authorized and the Mayor was authorized to sign a
contract with PIPS Technology upon approval by the Law Department. The Police Department
will purchase one mobile unit and utilize the Automatic License Plate Reader (APLR) to address
the problem of auto theft, assist with Amber Alerts, warrant arrests, missing persons, Homeland
Security Alerts and BOLO's (Be On the Lookout alerts).
F. Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., Sole Source Purchase. (CFN-118) The Mayor was
authorized to sign the four-year agreement with Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. in the amount
of$71,032.32 for the lease of 24 golf carts, upon approval by the City Attorney.
G. Riverview Park Art Proposal Agreement. (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to sign
the agreement with Judith and Daniel Caldwell for the Riverview Park Art Proposal in the amount
of$27,000.00, upon approval by the City Attorney.
H. Kent Aquatic & Recreation Facility Contract Amendment. (CFN-118) The Mayor was
authorized to sign the Kent Aquatic & Recreation Facility contract amendment, upon approval by
the City Attorney. The City is currently under contract with Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture for
conceptual design work on the proposed facility.
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I. 2007 First Quarter Fee-In-Lieu Funds. (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to accept
$224,257 50 in fee-in-lieu funds for the first quarter of 2007, and to expend funds in the Seven
Oaks Park, Service Club Park, East Hill Skate Park, Wilson Playfields, Turnkey Park and Tudor
Square Park budgets.
J. Amended Street Tree List. (CFN-118) The Mayor approved the amended Street Tree List.
The Street Tree Certified Arborist recommends that the Approved Street Tree List to include trees
that will thrive in City "rain gardens" and bio-swales.
K. Position Statement on Proposed King County Parks Levies, Resolution. (CFN-118)
Resolution No. 1753, which articulates the City's position regarding two potential six-year parks
levies which King County's Executive recommends the county place before voters on the
August 21, 2007, primary ballot, was adopted.
L. Pacific Highway HOV Lanes Landscapine Final Pay Estimate. (CFN-1038) The Pacific
Highway HOV Lanes Landscaping project was accepted as complete and release of retamage to
Buckley Nursery Co , Inc. upon receipt of standard releases from the state and release of any liens
was authorized. The original contract amount was $599,580 65 The final contract amount was
$567,229 15.
ADDED ITEM
M. Excused Absence. (CFN-198) An excused absence for Councilmember Thomas who is
unable to attend tonight's meeting was approved.
OTHER BUSINESS
A Amiga Center At Kent. (CFN-1395) On March 6t', the Kent City Council authorized
additional financing and directed staff to continue planning the design and development process
for the Amiga Center at Kent All of these processes are planning processes intended to position
the City to achieve cost savings and maintain scheduling efficiencies if Council approves the
project proposal after completing environmental review and approving the Maximum Allowable
Cost Construction contract ("MACC") Environmental review is currently scheduled to be
complete on or about May 15.
Recently, Mayor Cooke announced that the naming rights for the facility have been secured
through an agreement with Amiga, Inc., if this project is constructed On April 20, both the state
House and Senate passed a Public Facilities District bill and approved a capital funding allocation
for the proposed Events Center If the Governor signs these bills, sufficient funding will likely be
in place to proceed with the project, again subject to completion of environmental review and
further subject to successful negotiation of the MACC.
Staff and the Citizens Advisory Committee request that Council continue this planning process by
preparing to develop a Public Facilities District, by analyzing bond funding approaches, and by
authorizing the Mayor to expend additional funds from the general fund or from any appropriate
capital improvement fund on an interim basis, which interim allocations will be fully refunded
from the sale of general obligation bonds to be issued for project completion, if the project is
constructed.
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CAO Hodgson updated the Council on recent actions including naming rights and legislative
support of a Public Facilities District. Economic Development Director Wolters gave an overview
of a Public Facilities District, and Brad Tong, Consultant Project Manager, discussed early
material procurement, pre-construction site work, and the costs of delaying the project.
Finance Director Nachhnger gave an overview of the budget and noted that the total cost for the
project is $72,025,000 and that $72,240,000 is currently available. Hodgson explained that areas
of concern are the FF&E in the amount of$3,000,000 and the Owner's Contingency in the amount
of 1,400,000. He said he feels they can be handled, although additional funding may be requested
later in terms of delaying other projects such as the remodel of the Washington Avenue Fire
Station and improvements to the Corrections Facility.
Hodgson then outlined the next steps, and Satterstrom explained the status of the Environmental
Impact Statement process. The three lobbyists who worked on this issue for the City in Olympia
commented on the issue, noting that the Public Facilities District is a major accomplishment
Dave Cooke of the Citizens Advisory Committee outlined their actions since March and said they
endorse proceeding with the Public Facilities District and ordering material.
CLARK MOVED to authorize the Mayor to expend additional funds on an interim basis from
the General Fund or any appropriate capital funds to continue project planning for the design,
development and funding of the proposed Amiga Center at Kent, contingent on completion of
environmental review and negotiation of the guaranteed maximum cost construction contract; and
further, to authorize and ratify all acts consistent with this motion Ranniger seconded. The
motion carried 5-1 with O'Brien opposed.
REPORTS
Council President. (CFN-198) No report was given.
Mayor's Report. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke reported that the community calendar has been
completed.
Operations Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
Planning and Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the
committee will meet on May 14 at 5:00 p.m.
Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the committee will meet on May 8 at
5.00 p.m.
Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Raplee noted that the committee will meet at 5.00 p.m.
on May 7.
Administration. (CFN-198) No report was given.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. (CFN-198)
Brenda Jacober, CM
City Clerk
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