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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-06-24 Special Minutes - 6-Year Comprehensive Plan Public HearingJune 24, 1974 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS DISCUSSION OPEN PUBLIC HEARING 7:25 P.M. Mr. Regal CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING 7:31 P.M. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING 7:36 P.M. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING 7:37 P.M. M I N U T E S 7 Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers To consider adoption of the 6 -Year Comprehensive Street Construction and the Urban Arterial Street Construction Plans Mayor Todd called the Public Hearing to order and announ ced the purpose to discuss the 6 -Year Comprehensive Street Construction Plan. GARDNER, STERLING, TRAYNOR, DAVIS, HARRIS, JOHANSON. Councilman Saul arrived at 7:03 P.M. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, presented maps to each Council Member and explained area, cost and year of each project scheduled. A discussion followed on the funding and scheduling of Interurban Avenue through F.A.M. and U.A.B. Councilwoman Davis stated this is a critical project from the standpoint of traffic in the area. Councilwoman Harris stated the traffic on Klick- itat Drive and 53rd is also deserving of some control device. Steve Hall stated that is a State Highway con- trolled access route and they have determined through a warrant system that no devices are necessary there. Mayor Todd opened the Public Hearing for audience com- ments. Mr. Rudy Regal asked how old Southcenter Blvd. is. Steve Hall stated it was reconstructed about 10 years ago. Mr. Regal stated he did not see a problem on that street, no excess of traffic and it seems wide enough. Steve Hall stated there is a big problem between August and January each year and greater volume is anticipated with the completion of Trillium. Mr. Regal stated he is con- cerned about the steep grade on 56th Ave. which makes it difficult for drivers to see. It is a dangerous situa- tion. Perhaps a railing could be put up along the hill side of the street. Mayor Todd closed the Public Hearing for audience com- ments. Councilman Sterling stated he urged if something had to be put aside for lack of funds, it should be any of the other projects except the undergrounding projects in our neighborhoods. Steve Hall stated this Program can be revised at any time. Councilman Saul stated there is also a problem on I -5 from McMicken to Interurban Avenue when Longacres is open. Councilwoman Harris stated it might be worth looking in- to to place guardrails along 56th this year. Steve Hall stated the City will be posting signs cautioning drivers of the hazard, but there is not enough shoulder along the bank to hold a guardrail. Mayor Todd closed the Public Hearing to consider the 6- Year Comprehensive Street Construction Plan. Mayor Todd opened the Public Hearing to consider the 6- Year Urban Arterial Street Construction Plan. Steve Hall briefly explained the program, stating Pro- jects #5 and #6 are scheduled for 1975 with first prior- ity and Projects #1 and #11 are also included in 1975. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Todd closed the Public Hearing after requesting i:39 P.M. audience comments and Council discussion. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING June 24, 1974 Page 2 74- ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE PUBLIC 7:40 P.M. HEARINGS ADJOURN. CARRIED. ATTEST: Frank,Todd, Mayor (c c, c Shirlee A. Kinney, City Clerk