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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-03-29 Committee of the Whole Minutesii 29, 1976 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS DISCUSSION A &E architects' proposals for City Hall McAbee property appraisal (proposed for community center Annexation of Lower Foster Area TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Asa/ Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers M I N U T E S The meeting was called to order by Council President Hill at 7:12 P.M. TRAYNOR, HILL, MS. PESICKA, SAUL, VAN DUSEN. Council President Hill stated that the A &E qualifications submitted by thirteen architects had been individually reviewed and graded by each Council member and had been narrowed down to eight proposals. He continued that the Council members would decide on two or three propo- sals and make arrangements to look at some of the work of the selected architects. Councilman Gardner arrived at the meeting at 7:25 P.M. Councilwoman Harris arrived at the meeting at 7:27 P.M. After a discussion on the merits of each of the eight architects Council President Hill determined by an oral vote of the Council members that the three proposals that interested the Council were those submit- ted by Mithum Associates, Manson Bennett and Associates, and Dudley and Eckness. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY MS. HARRIS, THAT THE THREE ARCHITECTS BE CONTACTED AND SOME OF THEIR WORK BE EVALUATED. CARRIED. Councilman Van Dusen stated if the Council did not like the work of these three architects they could look at the work of the other firms that had submitted proposals. Councilman Saul stated that he thought the Council should set a date at this time to look at the work of the architects; that Mithum Associates has an office in Bellevue and Manson Bennett Associates have some buildings they have done in Andover Park. He continued that Dudley and Eckness designed the HUD Building which is down the street. Council President Hill stated he would make an appointment with the concerned architects and on Friday, April 2, at 4:30 P.M. the Council members and anyone else who would like to go could look at the buildings. Council President Hill stated the property appraisal is a total of 10.21 acres. Councilman Traynor said the Chairman of the Park Board could not be at the meeting but she said she highly recommended the acquisition of this property and the use of Forward Thrust Funds for it. Councilman Van Dusen said the purpose was to purchase the property for future development and open space. Councilman Traynor said he thought parcels 1 and 2 should be eliminated as they have a home on it and it might be home sites. He added that he did not think the City needed that much land for their intended purpose. Councilwoman Harris said that one reason all of the land would be needed would be to assure adequate parking and the other reason would be to preserve the land as open space area for the future. She added that South King County will someday be built up and to preserve this land would be highly desirable; that someday the City might wa nt to expand their recreational facilities and this property could be used. Council President Hill asked if anyone had approached all of the owners to see if they are willing to sell. Mayor Bauch said that the City had received one letter stating they were willing to sell. He continued that Mrs. McAbee had said she wished the City would hurry up and do something. He said he would like to point out that this piece of property was called out in the current Park Plan which has been adopted and was in the previous Park Plan; there is money in the Land Acquisition Fund and the Forward Thrust Fund for this purchase. Mayor Bauch said the houses on the property are substandard as they are near the freeway. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE MCABEE PROPERTY APPRAISAL BE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING.* MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ADMINISTRATION PREPARE THE NECESSARY PAPERS TO GO OUT FOR NEGOTIATIONS. CARRIED. *CARRIED, AS AMENDED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT A RESOLUTION BE DRAWN UP TO ANNEX LOWER FOSTER AREA AND IT BE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. CUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 4iFrtl 29, 1976 ?age 2 )ISCUSSION Contd. ?ossible use of )uwammish area lotions, resolutions, Councilman Van Dusen said he had some questions about motions, resolution; tnd ordinances and ordinances. He said the City Attorney had said that a motion carries as much weight as a resolution. Mayor Bauch explained that the ordinance is the most formal; there is a requirement to advertise it, the Mayor can veto it and it affects the public. It is the most official act. A resolution is still as binding; it does not have to be advertised and the Mayor cannot veto it it can be amended. An order is a one -time action and when it has been done it is over. ;rosswalk on nterurban Ave. AYS Contract request by Repr. f National Clearing Louse for Police acilities ,etter from Boundary Review Bd. m ValVu Sewer ,nnexation ,.I.D. #28 hristianson Rd. Councilman Saul said he understood the Duwammish area would like to have Tukwila work on a possible plan to include them in the park plan. Mayor Bauch said when the Duwammish school was torn down a promise was made that the land would be kept and used for recreation. The people think that the first chance the City gets they will sell it, perhaps for a warehouse. Mayor Bauch said he had contacted Richard Hunt, Director of Parks and Recreation, and he has said this would be a good area for a soccer field as soon as the additional space is needed. Councilman Van Dusen asked about the crosswalk on Interurban Avenue and if anything has been done to alleviate the problem. Mayor Bauch said he had talked to the Police Chief about enforcing the law on this street. He continued that the school bus situation has been taken care of a child does not have to cross the street. Councilwoman Harris asked if there are police patrol cars there at the peak traffic hours. Mayor Bauch said the City may be able to get a flashing blinker if they want to go to the expense of it. He said during the last couple of weeks he had been on Interurban Avenue at 7:15 A.M. and had not had any trouble. Councilwoman Harris said the only way the City can get a light is for the City to take custody of the street. Mayor Bauch said Steve Hall, Director of Public Works, has a report almost ready that will determine what it will cost for the City to take custody of this street. Mayor Bauch said he had not received a contract from the RAYS office but he did receive a letter from them and he has directed the City Attorney to draw up the necessary papers so action can be taken at the next City Council meeting. The City Attorney will have an agreement ready for its second reading. Mayor Bauch said a representative from the National Clearing House for Police Facilities would be in the Seattle area on the 19th of April and he has requested that he address the City Council and make a presentation as to things that should be considered when building a police station. He added there is no charge for this presentation. Mayor Bauch requested that this item be on the agenda for the April 19 meeting of the City Council. Mayor Bauch stated that he had received a letter from the King County Boundary Review Board and copies had been received by the Council members. He said this did not require any action from the City Council unless they wanted to object; it would expedite the matter if the City sent a letter to them stating they had no objections. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY MS. HARRIS, THAT THE MAYOR SEND A LETTER TO THE KING COUNTY BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD STATING THE CITY OF TUKWILA HAS NO OBJECTIONS TO THE ANNEXATION. CARRIED. Mayor Bauch stated the City had received copies of the petitions objecting to L.I.D. #28 and he had sent them on to the City Attorney for his comments. Councilwoman Harris asked about the objections by LaVista Apartments in the petition since there had been no objections at the time the matter was discussed. Mayor Bauch said this fact was discussed at the Staff Meeting held this date and they had requested an interpretation from the City Attorney on the matter. Mayor Bauch said he had talked with Mr. Van Worden about the proposed use of his land for a bike trail and he said he would keep him aware of what is taking place. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING e11 29, 1976 Page 3 DISCUSSION Contd. George Jackson Liberation Brigade ADJOURNMENT 8:55 P.M. 3 Mayor Bauch said that as a result of the threat made to the City by the George Jackson Liberation Brigade, a letter was being circulated to City employees tomorrow warning them not to give out any informa- tion about any City employee. He said there had been threats of bombings in the City prior to July 4. Mayor Bauch said he felt we should all support the police and show no fear. He said he had dis- cussed the matter with Police Chief Sheets and told him we should not over -react to the threat. He added we have close contact with the FBI at all times. Councilwoman Harris said there is an excellent lecture that the Bomb Squad gives that they will give to City employees, City Council and the public. It tells people how to be alert. Joanne Davis, audience, asked when there is a trial in progress how secure is the City when the police officers are in attendance at the trial. Mayor Bauch stated that the only officers that were on duty were the two officers involved in the trial and they had to be present. All other officers who were in attendance at the trial were off -duty. Councilman Saul suggested that during days and nights when court is in session it might be a good idea to have the door leading into the City offices locked so people could not wander in and out. Mayor Bauch said the door had to be open in order to have the ladies rest room available to the public. Mayor Bauch said that Sgt. Phelan has been qualified at Lt., Desmul will be Sgt. and two new patrolmen will start on April 1. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Norma Booher, Council Secretary