HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-08-11 Committee of the Whole MinutesAugust 11, 1976 CITY OF TUKWILA
7:30 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCIL MEMBERS
DISCUSSION
Council Projects
or Goals
ADJOURNMENT
8:25 P.M.
M I NUT E S
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT COUNCILMAN SAUL BE
CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING IN THE ABSENCE OF
COUNCIL PRESIDENT HILL. CARRIED.
Chairman Saul called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order
at 7:50 P.M.
GARDNER, TRAYNOR, MS. PESICKA, SAUL, MS. HARRIS.
Chairman Saul said the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the
goals the City Council intends to pursue during 1977 and what
should be done to pursue the goals.
Discussion took place as to the various goals and needs that the
Council would like to see accomplished during 1977. It was
stated there was a possibility the absent Council Members, Hill and
Van Dusen, would have projects they would like to add to the list.
It was determined the Council have the following goals to be
accomplished during the upcoming year.
1. Annexation of areas desiring to become part of the City.
2. Water pressure improvement.
Norma. Booher, Recording Secretary
Tukwila City Hall
Council Chambers
3. Social and recreation program for mid teenagers, with the
thought in mind that any equipment purchased be used for
other groups.
4. Program for senior citizens.
5. Create good image for the City.
6. Emergency vehicle safety along certain streets.
7. Footbridge across river to King County Park.
8. Lively arts.
9. Bike trails or sidewalks along Interurban Avenue and Mall area.
10. Flood control study.
11. Review and evaluation of City's insurance program in order to
get the best insurance possible for the money spent.
12. Railroad crossing signals in the industrial section of the City.
Chairman Saul remarked the Council might want to take some action
with respect to the smell and smoke caused by a local rendering
plant, it seems to be worse this year. Councilman Harris said the
company has been alerted and they are taking action to alleviate the
condition. Councilman Harris said it has been suggested a hazelnut
tree be planted at City Hall since it is the symbol of the City.
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY GARDNER, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED.