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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-11-26 Special Minutes - 6-Year Capital Acquisition and Improvement Public Hearing7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS PUBLIC HEARING TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS November 26, 1973 6 -YEAR CAPITAL ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR PARKS AND RECREATION CALL TO ORDER Mayor Todd called the Public Hearing to order at 7:17 P.M. CRAIN, TRAYNOR, STERLING, JOHANSON. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS.CARRIED. Councilman Gardner arrived at 7:25 P.M. Gary Crutchfield of the Planning Department read a letter to the President of the City Council from Steve Hall, Acting Plan- ning Coordinator, recommending by unanimous decision of the Planning Commission adoption of the proposed 6 -Year Capital Acquisition and Improvement Program for Parks and Recreation and that the Comprehensive Plan of Tukwila be appropriately amended. He then read a letter from Mrs. Anne Altmayer, Chair- person, Tukwila Park Board, endorsing the Plan and recommending the Central School playfield be of highest priority. Gary Crutchfield went on to explain the Plan, describing each project and its source of funding with additional reference to the map. He pointed out he did not think the City can acquire the land on time, but suggested this could be handled by escrow somehow. The Planning Department has set up the projects with equal financial balance over the six -year period without disrupting priorities. Mayor Todd then called for comments from the audience. Gene Isler, Field Superintendent, stated the Plan failed to show the 68th Street right -of -way and the 58th Street proposed plans. Councilman Gardner stated the 58th Street plan was deleted by the Planning Commission. Councilman Traynor stated the Park Board felt there was no need for a park at that site. Mayor Todd asked why the priority for play areas for small children is so far down the line. Councilman Traynor stated the priorities can be changed within the Plan, especially since such a small amount of money is involved for the Gooden Mini -Park. Councilman Crain asked why $74,000 was quoted for the Foster Neighborhood Park when the City is already leasing this property. Gary Crutchfield stated he doubted that total figure would be necessary. He explained this development cost was anticipated because it was assumed the City would buy the site rather than continue leasing. Mayor Todd asked if the $74,000 included the purchase money. Gary answered no. Mayor Todd then asked if the intention was to buy the property and then to develop it. Gary answered yes. Councilman Crain stated if the City bought this property the Macabee Coiiaiiunity Activity Center could be eliminated from the Plan. Councilman Traynor stated the Foster Park is tied up for other purposes. Council- man Johanson stated there is a drainage problem with the Foster site. Steve Hall concurred stating the cost is steadily increas- ing for building in the areas where drainage is not good. Councilman Crain stated the people in the area were hoping to be able to use the Foster Park next spring. Gene Isler stated only top soil and grass seed would be required to put this site into good shape for spring. Richard Hunt, Recreation Supervisor, will be able to get second -hand backstops and there is money in the budget now which can be transferred to begin development. A survey must be made yet to determine the extent of the fill -in. Councilman Crain stated he felt the Recreation Supervisor's comments on the Plan would be significant. Councilman Gardner asked if the Riverside Trail would run along the road or down the side of the bank. Gary Crutchfield answered the Trail would run along the road except in the area of the Strander Bridge. To construct the Trail over the bank would disturb natural vegetation there, which in turn affects the water quality. Councilman Gardner stated he hoped it would be up to King County Flood Control to raise Christianson Road about 3 feet. Steve Hall stated the jurisdiction of the King County Flood Control stops at Green and Cedar Rivers. Councilman Sterling stated the Army Corps of Engineers had plans to raise the road, but nothing further has been heard from them. Mayor Todd called for the vote. Councilman Sterling asked if this could wait until after Budget meetings. Councilman Traynor pointed out this was only PUBLIC HEARING Page 2, 6 -YEAR CAPITAL ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR PARKS AND RECREATION ATTEST: a plan, not a commitment and changes can be made at any time. Mr. James Bernhard, 14241 59th Ave. So., stated I read about this Plan in the Chronicle a few days ago and I was just delighted. It is far more than I expected. I am happy to see thinking in this type of scope. What seems to have occured in past years here in the way of recreation has been very piecemeal. So, I personally give my wholehearted support. Mrs. Phyllis Pesicka, 14726 57th Ave. So., speaking as an interested person and member of the Waterfront Couuuission, stated she would like to have copies of any notes on this Plan you have in order to prevent duplication of efforts by the City and the CoI[u concerning property along the waterfront. Mrs. Anne Altmayer of the Tukwila Park Board stated she would like to see action taken by the Council tonight in order to expedite funding on the adopted Plan, if adopted. Councilman Sterling stated he wanted to be sure the Plan would be subject to change at any time if the Plan was passed tonight. Councilman Crain felt that priority wise, the Gooden Mini -Park must be moved up. Councilman Traynor addressed Mrs. Altmayer as to why the Gooden site is so far down the list. Mrs. Altmayer answered it came about that way because other things were more important, especially the Macabee property which is in the same area as the proposed Mini -Park. The Macabee site or the Community Activity Center will be a large facility and can handle many activities. There are not many smaller children in the area that would have to play a few blocks from home, so for the money, the Community Center seems to be a better buy. MOVED BY GARDNER, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO ADOPT THE 6 -YEAR CAPITAL ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR PARKS AND RECREATION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Mayor Todd closed and adjourned the Public Hearing at 7:50 P.M. Mayor Frank Todd November 26, 1973 Shirlee A. Kinney, Cit Clerk sa 0