HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-04-11 Special MinutesApril 11, 1977 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCIL MEMBERS
OFFICIALS IN
ATTENDANCE
PRESENTATION OF
ELECTRICAL AND
MECHANICAL PLANS
FOR CITY HALL
ADJOURNMENT
7:30 P.M.
M I N U T E S
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City Hall
Council Chambers
Mayor Bauch called the Special Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to
order at 6:05 P.M.
TRAYNOR, HILL, SAUL, MRS. PESICKA, VAN DUSEN, BOHRER.
Steve Hall, Public Works Director; John Sheets, Police Chief; Kjell
Stoknes, Community Development Director; Norma Booher, Clerk Pro Tem.
Mayor Bauch explained that the Special Meeting had been called to
allow Mithun and Associates time to present the electrical and
mechanical plans for the proposed City Hall.
Mr. Mithun introduced Mr. Tom Emrich, architect, Richard Stern, mechani-
cal engineer, and Mr. Bowman, electrical engineer.
Mr. Emrich explained the heating and cooling system proposed for the
City Hall with drawings. Mr. Stern, mechanical engineer, explained how
the proposed heat pump would work to heat and cool the building. He said
there would be an overhead duct running through the building. The
lights would also help to keep the building warm. He said he would
suggest the overhead duct be chrome to add to the decor of the building.
He said the heat pump will heat the building for about one -half the
power it would take with electrical heat. He said everything connected
with the heating and cooling system is located indoors so nothing is
exposed to the elements of weather. Council President Hill asked how
long it would take the heat pump to overcome the expense of putting it
in. Mr. Stern said he would estimate six or seven years. Mr. Mithun
said the cost of oil and gas is going up so the six or seven years is
just an estimate. Mr. Stern said the equipment is the type that any cus-
todian can take care of it. Filters will be used that need to be
changed every one or two years. Mayor Bauch asked about the noise
factor. Mr. Stern said the blowers would have sound insulation in
the ducting and the refrigeration will be quiet. He said the thermo-
stats are zone controlled. He added the building is well insulated and
has double paned glass windows. This will greatly reduce the fuel cost.
He said there would be seven to nine units on both floors. The units
are simple to maintain and there are many repair establishments in the
area, the equipment is package type and they have a good performance
record. Mr. Tom Emrich, architect, said there would be a lot of
natural light available. He said mercury vapor or fluorescent lights
were recommended. Mr. Bowman said he preferred the strip fluorescent
lights for this building. Mr. Emrich said this type of light utilizes
power to the best advantage.
MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE CITY ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDA-
TION OF THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER FOR FLUORESCENT LIGHTS AND THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE MECHANICAL ENGINEER FOR THE HEAT PUMP.
Councilman Bohrer asked if the overhead duct running through the
building would be less obvious if it were cubed rather than circular.
Mr. Stern said the spiral duct has no seams and would look better.
Mr. Emrich agreed, saying the round duct would be clean and smooth. Mr.
Stern said the duct could be painted the same color as the trusses
and that would make it less obvious. *MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY MRS. PESICKA, THAT THE SPECIAL MEETING
BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED.
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Edgar D.itauch, Mayor
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Norma
ooher, Clerk Pro Tem