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KENT WASNIx GTCN September 7, 2010
The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
Mayor Cooke. Councilmembers present: Harmon, Higgins, Perry, Ranniger, Raplee,
and Thomas. (CFN-198) Albertson
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A. From Council, Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke added Public
Communications Item F, Civil Service Recognition. Perry moved to adopt the agenda
as amended. Thomas seconded and the motion carried.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Nothing was added.
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A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) There were no items for public recognition.
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Ranniger announced a retrospective celebrating
the 901h birthday and the artwork of Danny Pierce. She also spoke about the up-
coming National Public Lands Day, ReLeaf at Clark Lake Park, and Make a Difference
Day.
C. Smoke-Free Teens Back to School Week Proclamation. (CFN-155) Mayor
Cooke proclaimed the week of September 6, 2010, Smoke-Free Teens Back to School
Week, and presented the proclamation to Fisher Qua of the Washington Health
Foundation.
D. Constitution Week Proclamation. (CFN-155) A proclamation declaring
September 17 through 23, 2010, as Constitution Week was presented to Liz Walker of
the Lakota Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
E. Economic Development Report. (CFN-198) Ben Wolters updated the Council
on businesses coming into the City, progress on the ShoWare Center Marquee, and
the status of the hiring process for the Economic Development Coordinator position.
ADDED ITEM
F. Civil Service Recognition. (CFN-122) Mayor Cooke announced that Callius
Zaratkiewicz has served as a Civil Service Commissioner for twenty years, and
commended him for his many years of public service on behalf of the City Council,
staff, and citizens of Kent.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Ken Iverson encouraged Kent TV 21 viewers to donate to Peace Day at 24009
194th Avenue SE, Apt 215, Kent, and stated that Muslims have a right to build a
mosque at Ground Zero because freedom of religion was granted by the Constitution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Perry moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through J. Thomas seconded and
the motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the regular Council meeting of
August 17, 2010, were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through July 15 and
paid on July 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on August 17, 2010, were
approved.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
7/15/10 Wire transfers 4223-4244 $4,199,039.02
7/15/10 Regular checks 644832-645433 3,968,560.40
Void checks 645134 ($145.00)
Use Tax Payable 1,394.13
$8,168,848.55
Payment of the bills received through July 31 and paid on July 31 after auditing by the
Operations Committee on August 17, 2010, were approved.
Date Check Numbers Amount
7/31/10 Wire transfers 4245-4258 $2,582,995.78
7/31/10 Regular checks 645434-645829 4,004,755.24
Void checks 645577 ($22.50)
Use Tax Payable 639.36 It
$6,588,367.88
Checks issued for payroll for July 1 through July 15 and paid on July 20, 2010, were
approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
7/20/10 Checks 318829-319060 $ 186,068.88
7/20/10 Advices 270615-271244 1,206,208.72
$1,392,277.60
Checks issued for payroll for July 16 through July 31 and paid on August 5, 2010,
were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
8/5/10 Checks 319061-319281 $ 183,484.67
8/5/10 Advices 271245-271857 1161,171'.96
$1,344,656.63
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C. Bond Issue for HVAC Improvements. (CFN-104) The Mayor was authorized
to sign all documents necessary to issue the $1.2 million in Qualified Energy
Conservation Bonds for the HVAC improvements at the River Bend Golf Course and
amendment of the budget was authorized.
D. Hawley Road Levee Improvements Consultant Agreement. (CFN-1318)
The Mayor was authorized to sign the Consultant Services Agreement with Northwest
Hydraulic Consultants, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $14,620, for the purpose of
conducting analyses of the Green River to evaluate the river and overbank hydraulic
conditions that would result from certification of the Hawley Road Levee.
E. South Crow Street Asphalt Overlay Agreement. (CFN-103) The Mayor was
authorized to sign an Agreement with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) for asphalt overlay
of West Crow Street and acceptance of the forms and amendment of the budget was
authorized.
F. LID 362 Final Assessment Roll. (CFN-1306) Resolution No. 1834 setting
October 8, 2010, for the public hearing on the confirmation of the final assessment
roll for Local Improvement District No. 362, and designating the Public Works
Committee to act as the Board of Equalization for that hearing and directing that
notice thereof be given in the manner required by law was adopted.
G. S. 224th Street Project Consultant Agreement. (CFN-1308) The Mayor was
authorized to sign the Consultant Services Agreement with Jones & Stokes Associates,
Inc. in an amount not to exceed $23,086.33, for the purpose of providing environ-
mental permitting services for the S. 224th Street Project.
H. 2010 Citywide Large Culvert Pipe Cleaning Interlocal Agreement.
(CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Interlocal Agreement with
Drainage District No. 1 of King County for the City to receive a $100,000 contribution
from Drainage District No. 1 toward the cost of the 2010 Citywide Large Culvert Pipe
Cleaning Project and acceptance of the funds and amendment of the budget was
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I. 2011-2016 Capital Improvement Plan. (CFN-775) September 21, 2010, was
set for the first public hearing on the 2011-2016 Capital Improvement Plan.
J. 2011 Budget. (CFN-186) September 21, 2010, was set for the first public
hearing on the 2011 Budget.
BIDS
A. Centennial Center Tenant Improvements. (CFN-118) Parks Director Watling
explained the project and noted that the low bid was submitted by T. W. Vance
Company. He added that funds have been budgeted and encouraged Council to
award the bid to the low bidder. Ranniger moved to award the contract for the
Centennial Center Tenant Improvements project to T. W. Vance Company in the
amount of $188,536 plus sales tax, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
contract documents. Perry seconded and the motion carried.
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REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) No report was given.
B. Mayor. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke announced that the City has received a plaque
for being an excellent partner in the 2010 Census.
C. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
D. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the
next meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. on September 16.
E. Economic & Community Development Committee. (CFN-198) No report was
given.
F. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the next meeting will
be held at 5:00 p.m on September 14.
G. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Raplee noted that there will be a special
meeting on Monday, September 13, and a regular meeting on September 20.
H. Administration. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke announced that officials from Kent's
Sister City Sunnfjord, Norway, and their volleyball team will be visiting the City in
September and October.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. (CFN-198)
Brenda Jacober, C C
City Clerk
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