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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-03-25 Regular MinutesMarch 25, 1974 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL 8:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL City Hall site Letters from Benjamin F. McAdoo MINUTES Tukwila City Hal l Council Chambers Mayor Todd led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. GARDNER, STERLING, TRAYNOR, DAVIS, HARRIS, SAUL, JOHANSON. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 18, 1974 REGULAR MEETING BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. CURRENT BUSINESS' MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE AGENDA BE AMENDED TO INTRODUCE ITEM 5b. AT THIS POINT. CARRIED. Councilman Traynor read letters dated March 18 and March 25, 1974 to the City Council from Mr. Benjamin F. McAdoo regarding the information requested for the advisory ballot on the City Hall site. The letters stated the costs for obtaining schematic de- sign construction cost information and recommended, in the best interests of the City Council and the citizens of Tukwila, that the City Council avoid these expenses for an additional site and proceed to select either Site 6 or Site 10. The total costs in- clude the minimum fee for preparing the schematic design work for Sites 6 and 10 at $6,400 plus $5,225 for boundary survey and topography and soils investigation and analysis for a minimum of $11,625. Mr. McAdoo, being present, then informed the Council of the firms from which he received these estimates. Councilman Sterling suggested two local surveyors who might be able to do the job at a lower cost. Mr. McAdoo stated he would get esti- mates from them as well as one other firm he was familiar with. He then stated the Planning Commission's analysis gives both sites considerable amount of consideration. There is evidence available if the City Council choses to do this, it will save the City nearly $12,000. Councilman Traynor agreed the Commission's figures could be presented to the people as rough estimates only. Councilwoman Harris asked if the Housing Authority had conducted soils tests on their site. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, stated it was done as required by the City for any major building in the City. Mr. McAdoo stated it is a good procedure for the protection of the owner as well as the architect. Councilwoman Harris asked if soils tests were conducted on the adjoining pro- perty at Site 10, would that information suffice for Site 10. Mr. McAdoo replied it would serve for the preliminary investiga- tion of the site. Councilwoman Davis stated it is unwise to go to this expense. The Council should vote on the sites and pro- ceed with one to develope these costs. Councilman Traynor stated there was some confusion reported to him as to which site the City owns. Councilwoman Harris stated the King County park site would soon be taken from the tax rolls as well as the possibility of the Foster Golf Course and the Van Woerden property being taken off the tax rolls. We cannot afford to depend on Southcen- ter and Andover Park for ad valorem tax revenue. MOVED BY HARRIS SECONDED BY JOHANSON,TO REFER THESE LETTERS TO COMMITTEE FOR DIS- CUSSION.* Councilman Traynor suggested setting up a special com- mittee for this purpose. Councilwoman Davis stated this matter should go before the Council of the Whole to discuss. Councilman Saul stated the amount of money is not that great and the City could recover the cost in bid costs by getting this specific in- formation now. Councilman Sterling stated the Council should meet and decide soon so that Mr. McAdoo can get going on this. Mr. McAdoo stated it was his procedure with the City as well as with any other client to reduce the costs as much as possible whenever possible. The only place to save on this would be in the surveys and soils investigation. He stated he would like to see the matter resolved soon. It is an iumtutable fact that the cost of construction is continuing to rise rapidly. Mayor Todd stated the bond rate is quite low at this time too. *ROLL CALL VOTE: 3 AYES GARDNER, HARRIS, JOHANSON; 4 NOS STERLING, TRAY• NOR, DAVIS, SAUL. MOTION FAILED. Councilman Sterling stated he voted no because the Council can discuss this now and decide what to do to proceed with this matter. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO INSTRUCT MR. McADOO TO PROCEED WITH OBTAINING SCHEM- ATIC DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COST INFORMATION. Councilwoman Harris TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 1974 Page 2 CURRENT BUSINESS Cont. City Hall site Cont. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ord. #844, Amending Comp. Land -Use Plan, re: King County Solid Waste Div. Ord. #845, Rezone in conformance with the Comp. Land -Use Plan re: King County Solid Waste Div. Ord. #846, Amending Title 19 of Tukwila Municipal Code re: Political signs 63 So objected, stating the Council is the keeper of the taxpayers' pocketbooks. One way or the other, money will be wasted. The City does not have the right to be frivilous with that amount of money. She stated she felt the Council ought to make a decision on a site at this time. Mrs. Nancy Moore stated she agreed with Councilwoman Harris in that the Council should not be spending money in this way. The opinion poll she and other citizens con- ducted stated clearly which site was owned by the City and that additional property would be required for the City -owned site. Councilman Sterling stated he did not agree; sometimes it is necessary to spend money to get the right information for an educated vote. **ROLL CALL VOTE: 4 AYES GARDNER, STERLING, TRAYNOR, SAUL; 3 NOS DAVIS, HARRIS, JOHANSON. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance amend. ing the Comprehensive Land -Use Plan as adopted by Ord. #251. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO CORRECT LEGAL DES- CRIPTION TO READ "SOUTHWESTERLY" IN PLACE OF "SOUTHEASTERLY." CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY DAVIS, THAT ORD. #844 BE ADOPTED AS READ AND AMENDED. CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance re- classifying certain property from RA zoning to M -2 zoning within the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORD. #845 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* The reason and purpose for Ord. #844 and Ord. #845 was explained. *CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance amending Ord. #773 and Title 19, Section 19.12.070 of the Tukwila Munici- pal Code, by adding a sub section regulating the posting of poli- tical signs. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORD. #846 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilman Sterling asked if the wording "publicly -owned or operated vehicle" could include the transit bus. Attorney Parker replied yes. Councilwoman Harris stated the reference to "publicly -owned or operated vehicle" is capri- cious, arbitrary and descriminatory. Candidates should have the right to advertise their campaigns in this manner just as candi- dates in other cities do. The ordinance is not constitutional. Fees for advertising are split 50/50 with Metro Transit and Metro Transit Advertising. Our political advertising helps in this way to support the transit system. Councilman Saul stated other cit- ies do not operate in this way. He stated he would amend the last line of Paragraph (M) to read, "or any public property of any kind, unless such public display is purchased and is offered at a standard rate on a regular basis to the general public." Mayor Todd stated he thought the Council's vote on keeping the transit bus might be influenced by whether or not candidates can advertise on that bus. Mr. George Hill stated the possibility is that if signs are allowed on public vehicles that signs will be seen on the shop vehicles or patrol cars. Mr. Bill Moore stated City tax revenue and Federal Revenue Sharing funds pay for this bus. Why should I as a taxpayer pay for someone to advertise on the bus I am paying for. Councilman Sterling stated most all other cities allow advertising on their buses. Mr. Bill Moore stated that fact does not necessarily make it right. Mrs. Nancy Moore stated this advertising question should be decided after the Council votes on keeping the bus service. Councilman Johan- son stated the wording "publicly -owned or operated vehicle" should not be in the ordinance. Steve Hall stated the word "pub- licly" could be changed to "City Councilman Traynor stated the intent of the ordinance is not correct; every bus from other parts of the County would then be required to stop at Tukwila City limits at one end of town, tear off their political advertis. ing signs, run through the City, then paste the signs back again at the City limits on leaving town if the ordinance were followed to the letter. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE LAST LINE OF PARAGRAPH (M) BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: "OR CITY- TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 1974 Page 3 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Cont. Ord. #846 Cont. Ord. #847, Adopting the 1973 Uniform Building Code Ord. #848, Adopting the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1973 Edition Ord. #849, Amending Title 16 of Tukwila Municipal Code by adding the Dangerous Building Code Ord. #850, Accepting donation from Kiwanis for the aid ear Ord. #851, Accepting a gift of flowering trees in commemoration of the BiCentennial celebration by Mr. Mrs. Frank Todd Ord. #852, Increasing the salary of the Building Director Ord. #853, Accepting donation from Fiberchem, Inc. for aid car s OWNED OR OPERATED VEHICLE ROLL CALL VOTE: 5 AYES GARDNER, STERLING, TRAYNOR, DAVIS, SAUL; 2 NOS HARRIS, JOHANSON CARRIED. *AS AMENDED, VOTING ON THE ORIGINAL MOTION. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5 AYES GARDNER, STERLING, TRAYNOR, DAVIS, SAUL; 2 NOS HARRIS, JOHANSON. CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THAT MR. RUPPERT SUMMARIZE THE CODE. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordiance by title only. Mr. Barney Ruppert, Building Director, requested Councilman Traynor to read the letter sent by him to the Council regarding the Uniform Building Code. Barney Ruppert then thanked the Coun- cil for their consideration in his raise in salary. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT ORD. #847 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance adopt ing the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1973 Edition. MOVED BY JOHANSON SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT ORD #848 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORD. #849 BE ADOPTED AS READ.** Councilman Sterling asked if this Code applied to occupied buildings or to abandoned build- ings. Barney Ruppert stated it applies to any buildings, but is generally used for commercial and industrial buildings. Council- man Sterling stated he was concerned with the older citizens' homes being condemned for development by unscrupulous developers. Councilwoman Harris stated the reference to an appeals commission should be changed to read "Appeals Board She then stated the Auditor for the County no longer handles the function of filings and the term Auditor should be changed to read "Department of Records and Elections." MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT PARAGRAPH 16.30.07 BE AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: "APPEALS BOARD SHALL CONSIST OF MEMBERS APPOINTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEC- TION 204. OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE." CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT PARAGRAPH (H) OF SECTION 16.30.11 BE DELETED.* Councilman Saul asked why this section is being deleted when it only states the Fire Chief, Police Chief or City and /or County Health Officer can initiate a complaint by written report. The Public Works and Building Departments have the final authority to demolish a building. *CARRIED. **VOTING ON THE ORIGINAL MOTION AS AMENDED. CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance accept- ing a gift of $50.00 donated by the Kiwanis Club for use in equipping the Fire Department Aid Car. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY GARDNER, THAT ORD. #850 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED -BY STERLING, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance accepting a gift of flowering trees in commemoration of the Bi- Centennial celebration. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORD. #851 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilman Saul asked how many trees are being donated. Mayor Todd answered 20 trees will be planted by the Park Department. *CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance in- creasing the salary of the Building Director to $1,174.00 per month. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORD. #852 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY DAVIS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance accept- ing a gift of $200 donated by Fiberchem, Inc. for use in equip- ping the Fire Department Aid Car. MOVED BY DAVIS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT ORD. #853 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 1974 Page 4 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Cont. Res. #417, Transferring funds to cover increase in salary of the Building Director RECESS 9:37 P.M. 9:47 P.M. CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS City of Kent letter re: Sanitary sewer service James Jellison, U. S. Postal Service re: Tukwila zip code Senator Henry M. Jackson re: Tukwila zip code Comprehensive Park Recreation Plan Financial assistance for Tukwila senior citizens program MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT PROPOSED RESOLU- TION BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed resolution transferring funds from the Planning Department to the Building Department to cover increase in salary for the Building Director. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY DAVIS, THAT RES. #417 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING RECESS FOR 5 MINUTES. CARRIED. The Council came back to order with all Councilmembers present as previously listed. Mayor Todd read a letter dated March 14 regarding sanitary sewer service to the McCann Development. The letter suggested the area in question, known as Southcenter South, de -annex from Tukwila to Kent in order to be served by an extension of the Kent and Metro sanitary sewer lines. Mayor Todd stated Kent may be plac- ing their ability to obtain further E.D.A. funding in jeopardy by not offering to share this sewer facility. Steve Hall stated he and John Stack, Engineer for the McCann development, are pur- suing another alternative to this problem. Mr. John Stack stated the Boundary Review Board stated their comments in the letter were quoted out of context and he will have to discuss this with the Public Works Director in Kent. But McCann will now be bur- dened with more expense in disposing of the sewage. He requested the City to consider an application for government assistance to construct a parallel interceptor from the southerly extremity of the property to the existing Metro line. Councilman Traynor stated he did not object if this would not cost the City money. Steve Hall stated he contacted Metro about this but was told they had no funds available and did not intend to go further with their lines. A discussion followed on the position the City of Kent is presenting. Councilman Gardner asked if the new installation would be sized to include the Briscoe School if it were annexed to Tukwila. Steve Hall stated a 36" pipe would serve 1,000 acres, adequate enough for the Briscoe School and Southcenter South. It was decided the Public Works Committee consisting of Councilmen Gardner and Sterling and Councilwoman Harris, Mayor Todd and Steve Hall, Public Works Director, would make an appointment to meet with the City of Kent. Mayor Todd read the letter dated March 20 in answer to Mayor Todd's letter regarding the major mailers in the City not wanting a change in the current zip code situation. The letter suggested the City conduct its own poll of mailers. Mayor Todd read a letter from Senator Henry M. Jackson stating he would contact the proper officials to inquire about this matter. Councilman Sterling stated it is obvious the reason businesses came to Tukwila was because it is more economical to operate here than in Seattle, but at the same time, the busi- nesses do not want to lose the tie with Seattle in their mailing adresses. He stated it would be very easy to re -name our resi- dential streets to get our own zip code. Councilman Traynor read a letter from Mayor Todd requesting the Council adopt the Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan. Gary Crutchfield, Planning Department, stated the Plan is in the pro- cess of being rewritten since the original Plan was written in 1969 and there have been some revisions since that time. Mrs. Anne Altmeyer asked if these changes would affect anything the Park Board has proposed. Gary Crutchfield answered no. Council- man Saul stated he hoped the new Planning Director would be able to take on these extra duties and bring things up to date. Mayor Todd read a letter from Mr. Richard Hunt, Recreation Super- visor, requesting financial assistance for the Tukwila senior citizens program. The group would like to have tables, chairs, games, etc. Councilman Saul extended his thanks to Mr. Hunt and Mrs. Virginia Whitney for making this program so successful TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 1974 Page 5 CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS Cont. Senior citizens program Cont. Memorandum decision Teamsters Local No. 763 Tukwila Police Guild 65,5 from the outset. He stated perhaps some of this equipment could be donated. Richard Hunt stated he had advertised for donated equipment in the past with no response and the recreation pro- grams are currently not funded at all. Councilwoman Davis asked if the Revenue Sharing Funds could be used for this purpose. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney stated the Contingency Fund would be the best source of funds at this time since Revenue Sharing Funds are committed until June 30. Mrs. Lutz stated the senior citi- zens do not want to appear greedy, but they are interested in getting a pool table to attract more men to the group which is now heavily attended by women. She then thanked Councilwoman Davis for coming to the last meeting. Councilman Saul stated this group of people have worked hard all their lives and are now having to ask for so little from the City. We should fund this program. Councilwoman Harris stated it is important to get these social programs going in the City. The City expects to receive $89,000 of Revenue Sharing Funds for the fiscal year 1974 -75 with no intended use other than the bus. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT MAYOR TODD BE AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE FUNDING FROM THE BUDGET FOR RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS. CARRIED. Attorney Parker explained the conclusion of this appeal regarding the employees of the Parks and Public Works Departments. Unless this is appealed to the courts, the City will enter negotiations with the Teamsters. He would not recommend any further appeal procedures. Mayor Todd stated he was contacted by the business agent for the union who requested the name of someone to contact regarding negotiations. Councilman Traynor appointed Councilman Saul and his committee to handle the correspondence at this time. Mayor Todd stated the City Council has negotiated in the past, but if they do not, the Mayor or City Attorney should. Council- man Sterling stated he personally felt the Council should not be negotiating for wages. There should be a negotiating agent ap- pointed from outside the City. The Council was warned that this was bad policy for a legislative body to act as arbitrator with the unions. Councilwoman Harris stated she supported Councilman Traynor's appointment of Councilman Saul's committee initially. She stated she would like to have the Council try to work out negotiations and if they could not come to terms, an outside med- iator could be hired. Mayor Todd stated he was informed by Mr. James Irwin, State Labor Mediator, that it was unusual that the City Council would handle negotiations since they were responsi- ble for approving the Budget. Councilman Sterling stated any- thing to do with the Budget was the responsibility of the Council Councilman Traynor suggested negotiations be handled by someone else at the direction of the Council; the Council would have the final approval anyway. Councilman Johanson stated he was in fa- vor of the Finance and Personnel Committee starting out with this and is in favor of getting a negotiator. Councilman Gardner agreed. Councilman Traynor directed this be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee to recommend a negotiator if necessary. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO READ A LETTER FROM OFFICER SCRIBNER REGARDING POLICE BENEFITS. CARRIED. Mayor Todd read the letter from the Police Guild. Coun- cilman Saul stated he received from the City Clerk all the infor- mation regarding employees and dependents to go ahead with the insurance companies. He suggested the Council of the Whole meet to discuss this. Mayor Todd stated it was now time to advertise for bids. The Council should work up bid specifications before contacting any insurance companies; it is the only way to find out about the costs. Officer Doug Scribner discussed the actions of the City Council in the past with the Fire Department and the suggestions of the Police Guild, referring to previous corres- pondence with the Council. Mayor Todd asked if the Guild had ever been recognized by the Council as representing the Police Department. Officer Scribner stated the Council was requested to meet with the Guild on September 11, 1973 and the meeting was held later that week with the Fire Department and the Council. The Council had assumed we were not interested, but the Guild TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 1974 Page 6 CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS Cont. Tukwila Police Guild Cont. DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Balanced Community Housing Policy Report Flood Insurance Program MINUTE APPROVAL Special Meeting March 21, 1974 S4/ actually had not been notified of the meeting and therefore did not attend. A meeting was held later that month with Officers Scribner, McQueen and Kilberg and Councilmen Stevens and Hill; the third member of the Council committee, Councilman Gardner, did not attend. Mayor Todd advised the Council they could not further act on the Police benefits since a representative of the State Labor Board would be meeting with the City on April 1; to take any further action would be an unfair labor practice. Offi- cer Scribner stated the Department would likely get their fringe benefits requests under contract now rather than by ordinance. He stated he was disappointed the Department's employees received only a 5% raise in salary this year when all other employees re- ceived at least 52 Attorney Parker stated the Council cannot do anything about this now. The bargaining representative must be recognized and business conducted with them. Councilman Saul stated he is interested in meeting with the Council on the insur- ance programs anyway for the benefit of other City employees. Councilwoman Harris asked if a letter of waiver would allow the Council to proceed with the Police Department's requests. Attor- ney Parker stated that it would not be possible; the cards have been circulated and presented. Officer Bob McQueen stated there has been a lack of communications all along the line in getting the Department's proposals across to the Council. Officer Dave Desmul voiced his disappointment with the Council for not seri- ously considering this matter long ago. Councilman Johanson stated he recalled meeting with the Police Department at Budget time, but no other meetings; he stated the Police Guild was not recognized for bargaining at that Budget meeting. Councilman Saul stated he felt he was to blame because he had only looked at this from insurance benefits standpoint and was not aware of these other considerations. Councilman Sterling stated he felt there was an effort on the part of administration to discourage meetings of the Council for the purpose of discussion. Mayor Todd stated he objected to that statement as being unfair and it called for a rebuttal. The responsibility for not getting the insurance benefits for employees specified and out to bid speci- fically rests squarely on the shoulders of the City Council. He criticized the Council for rejecting a proposal he submitted nine months ago which would have provided life insurance benefits in the amount of $6,000 per employee costing a total of $120 per month. This action by the Council was not using anything but bad judgment. Mr. Burton Lutes stated his past experience with negotiation was that the employees submitted their requests to the employer. You have to know what the people want before you can negotiate. Councilman Traynor directed the Finance and Per- sonnel Committee to look into this further and report back to the Council next week. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO TABLE TO THE MEETING OF APRIL 1, 1974. CARRIED. Mayor Todd asked for the status of this item. Councilwoman Harris stated she spoke to Mr. George Herron from HUD who would speak to the Council regarding the Program. Mr. Herron indicated there was a lot of confusion about this Program, but that it would be mandatory for the State in 1975. Councilwoman Harris stated she would set up an appointment for the Council. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF MARCH 21, 1974 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED Mayor Todd stated he opposed adoption of the Minutes without amending them to reflect the fact that he attended the meeting briefly. The Minutes should include his statement to the Council that a secretary should be present to take the Minutes. Councilwoman Harris stated minutes only need to be taken at regu- lar or special meetings; it is not required by law for a Council of the Whole meeting. Mayor Todd pointed out that this meeting TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 1974 Page 7 MINUTE APPROVAL Cont. Special Meeting AUDIENCE COMMENTS Mary Lehto, Record Chronicle Tukwila Days Meeting Park Board ADJOURNMENT 11:47 P.M. ATTEST: 655 was held for two specific topics of discussion and was publicized prior to the meeting date which makes it a special meeting of the Council. *CARRIED, WITH SAUL ABSTAINING FOR THE REASON HE WAS NOT PRESENT AFTER 8:00 P.M. Mary Lehto, Record Chronicle, stated this was her last attendance covering the Tukwila City Council meetings. She expressed her thanks for all the good times in the last four years and stated for a City of this size, Tukwila does well to generate the news. Councilman Saul announced a meeting of the Tukwila Days at Mr. Bill White's apartment, 6515 South 153rd on Wednesday, March 27 at 8:00 P.M. Mrs. Anne Altmeyer stated the Park Department questionnaire indi- cated an interest by the citizens for a community "pea patch She asked if the County Park property adjoining the Lois T. Newton Bridge would be available. Attorney Parker stated the pea patch would be a function of the Parks Department and could be used for that purpose. She stated there is a need for an address system for the Park Board in order to mail announcements of activities planned for the year. Mrs. Altmeyer stated the Central School Site is going to be ready for baseball and soccer this summer in. spite of some problems with a storage tank. Mrs. Altmeyer announced the Tukwila Golf Tournament is scheduled for August 3rd at the Foster Golf Course. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY DAVIS, THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Frank Todd, Mayor Shirlee A. Kinney, CZ'ty Clerk