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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-04-11 Committee of the Whole MinutesApril 11, 1977 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS APPROVAL OF MINUTES PROCLAMATION DISCUSSION Presentation by Golf Course Consultants *CARRIED. M I N U T E S TRAYNOR, HILL, SAUL, MRS. PESICKA, VAN DUSEN, BOHRER. /79` City Hall Council Chambers Council President Hill called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE MARCH 28, 1977 MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. Council President Hill read the Proclamation proclaiming the week of April 11 to April 15, 1977 as Youth and Law Week. Police Chief Sheets said Steve Robinson had several programs going in connection with Youth and Law Week and there would be a report on the activities at the Regular Council Meeting on April 18, 1977. Kjell Stoknes, Director of Community Development, said he would like everyone to hear what Foster and Marshall had to say about the revenue financing on the Foster Golf Course. He said their representative had been unable to attend the meeting so they had summarized their financial analysis of the City's purchase of the golf course. The letter from Foster and Marshall was read. In summary, they stated their investigation indicated that the existing operations could clearly support approximately $150,000 in Limited General Obligation Debt, or if the assumptions proposed by the current owners of the golf course were confirmed, the City could support $300,000 or more in Limited Tax General Obligation Debt. In referring to the Operating Statement they said the net revenue available for debt service has declined from approximately $37,000 in 1975 to around $18,000 in 1976. With this revenue it would not be possible for the City to issue any revenue bonds, but rather, to issue Limited Tax G. 0. Bonds. Although this would pledge the City's overall revenue, the debt would actually be paid from the golf course. In using the calculations shown on the att- ached schedule, the City could issue approximately $150,000 in Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds which would be supported by the revenue derived from the golf course. This estimate is derived from their independent analysis of the operating information provided by owners of the golf course. They said during an informal meeting with the owners of the course, it was stated that approximately $15,000 of additional expenses shown in the 1976 Operating Statement of the course would probably not be incurred under City ownership. If this were the case, it would provide a net revenue base available for debt service in the amount of approximately $34,000 which would amortize approximately $300,000 in revenue debt. Mayor Bauch said the actual Operating Statement was privileged informa- tion and could be discussed only in Executive Session. Councilman Pesicka said she would like to save the councilmatic bonds for the City Hall. Mr. Stoknes said $150,000 can be supported by revenue bonds. Ben Aliment, one of the Foster Golf Course owners, said the revenue from the golf course dropped in 1976 because of the weather conditions which caused the green fees to drop 5 He said between 1975 and 1976 the green fees were raised about 11 Ben Aliment said the City would have to find out how much it will cost them to operate the golf course because no two people operate things the same way. He said there are a lot of things the City would not have to buy that they have had to. MOVED BY MRS. PESICKA, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE FOSTER GOLF COURSE MATERIAL BE TURNED BACK TO STAFF FOR THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS. Councilman Van Dusen said he was not a golfer and he would like to know what the men's club thought about the improvements that were suggested. Ben Aliment said basically the golf course can be played like it is. They hire one or two college sutdents in the summer to work TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING April 11, 1977 Page 2 DISCUSSION Contd. Presentation by Golf Course Consultsnts Contd. Prop. Res. Authorizing participation in Interlocal Agree- ment estab. the restructured PSCG Dept. Report on Telemetering Sys. -Ltr. Steve Hall Petition for Annexation: Ramon K. Elmire N. Bradley /797 Mr. Teuffel, Mithun and Associates, said the golf course operation is not something the City can absorb in a few months. It will have to be studied and evaluated as to what funds the City wants to spend. There may be some things the City will want to change. There are things that can be done to enhance the environment. He said it appears that the equipment needs to be maintained and he suggested the removal of the maintenance shed to an out -of -sight place. He said parking should be removed from the front of the building and put in behind. He said a golf course suggests grass and it seemed to him as if he were walking on asphalt most of the time. He suggested a nice park -like atmosphere would be more pleasant. Councilman Bohrer asked if this was their final report. He said they had asked them to give the City a cost breakdown and he could not see where this had been done. He said the report is incomplete; they had also asked for summaries and they were not given. He said the request had been for a cost by item with cost for each section. He said there are 18 tees and all of them need changing. What is the total cost for tees and greens? Council President Hill said they would like to know what the initial outlay would be for the City. Councilman Pesicka said she would like to know what would have to be done in the next six months to make the golf course operable. Councilman Van Dusen said he could not understand why they say the cost would be the same for each tee if each one needed different things done to it. Mr. Teuffel said the grass tees on No. 16 would be different in cost. Ben Aliment said he would like to go over the report in detail. He said all of the trees he had planted had been free of cost. He dug them up from under the power lines. He said you do not have to spend a lot of money if you look around. He said the immediate cost would be some work on the bridge. Mr. Teuffel said they would prepare a summary sheet on the total impro- vements. He said they could meet with the Council or staff anytime to answer any questions they might have. MOVED BY MRS. PESICKA, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE MATERIAL FROM MITHUN AND ASSOCIATES BE REFERRED TO STAFF FOR A FULL REPORT. CARRIED. Mayor Bauch said the proposed resolution came about when the Council was reorganized. He said he recommended that the City of Tukwila stay in the Puget Sound Council of Governments. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE APRIL 18, 1977 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Steve Hall, Director of Public Works, said bids were opened in January for four telemetering systems for the sanitary sewer lift stations. The bids that were received exceeded the engineer's estimate and he recommended the Council reject all bids. The bids were rejected. He said the Public Works Department had carefully investi- gated this project and a report indicated the total estimated cost if the project is done by City forces and contractual labor would be $17,780.26 including sales tax and 10% contingency. Based on the total job of $16,163.87 and the low bid of $20,916.63 a net difference of approximately $4,500 could be realized if the contingency item is kept low. MOVED BY MRS. PESICKA, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE MATTER BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE APRIL 18, 1977 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Kjell Stoknes, Director of Community Development, pointed out on a wall map the area concerned. He said Mr. Bradley had been unable to get the required 75% for annexation of neighbors. Mr. Bradley would like M -1 zoning. The area is currently zoned single family. He said he would recommend it go to the Planning Commission for report back to the Council for a decision. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY MRS. PESICKA, THAT THE BRADLEY PETITION FOR ANNEXATION BE REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR LAND USE RECOMMENDATION. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING April 11, 1977 Page 3 DISCUSSION Contd. Petition for Annexation: Ramon K. Elmire N. Bradley Contd. Prop. Ord. Adopting 1976 Uniform Bldg. Code, with amendments repealing former related Ords. Prop. Ord. Creating estab. Fire Zones repealing former related Ords. Prel. Plat Approval: Upland Industrial Park, Andover Park W. Prop. Res. Auth. Mayor enter into relinquishment agreement with the St. of Wash. Business Lic. /79, Councilman Traynor said he thought the Planning Commission should consider annexation and then land use. Council President Hill said he thought the Council could not promise anyone rezone before they are annexed. Councilman Traynor said if there is a public hearing, the Council can see how the people down there feel about it. *CARRIED. Kjell Stoknes, Director of Community Development, said he proposed adoption of the 1976 Uniform Building Code. It is a housekeeping ordinance. He explained the changes which are on Page 2 in Section 5. A representative from Allied Stores asked for clarification on the changes in the proposed ordinance. Kjell Stoknes, Director of Community Development, said this was an ordinance creating and establishing fire zones and repealing former related ordinances. He said he recommended the adoption of this proposed ordinance along with the one adopting the 1976 uniform building code as they are tied in together. He said the Uniform Building Code states that fire zones shall be established by an ordinance. To date this has not been accomplished in a separate ordinance. This is the purpose of this ordinance with no changes proposed to the present boundaries of the presently established fire zones. Councilman Traynor said he would like to request a letter from the Fire Department as to whether or not they support this proposed ordinance. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1976 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AND THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE CREATING AND ESTABLISHING FIRE ZONES BE RFFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FOR THEIR RECOMMENDATION. Al Pieper, Building Official, said the proposed ordinance does not change any existing fire zones. He recommended adoption of the ordin- ance as it would make his work much easier. *CARRIED. Kjell Stoknes, Director of Community Development, said a public hearing had been held on this preliminary plat and staff concurred with the recommendation of the Commission and reiterated the requirement of restricting vehicular access on the 30 foot easement along the north plat boundary. He said if this is not done there will be some problems. He said he would like to see it put in committee. Steve Hall, Director of Public Works, said he had concerns about this plat on future development. Mr. Urich of Upland Industries said they could not say at this time what type of development will take place. The City, however, would have authority over the use of it. The City can require that the property be improved at that time. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY MRS. PESICKA, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING BE HELD ON MAY 2, 1977 AND A REPORT FROM STEVE HALL AND KJELL STOKNESS BE MADE TO THE COUNCIL. CARRIED. Prop. Ord. adopting Council President Hill said this proposed ordinance looks like it new subdivision code might take an evening to go over it. Kjell Stoknes said that is including provisions correct. He said the State law requires its adoption. The City has for short plats, and never had a short subdivision ordinance and this creates one. The repealing present present subdivision ordinance for formal plats is outdated and proced- subdivision ord. urally very weak. There is a demand from local residents and business men for this document. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT A SPECIAL MEETING BE HELD ON APRIL 21, 1977 AT 7:00 P.M. TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW SUBDIVISION CODE AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY PLAN. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE APRIL 25, 1977 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING. CARRIED. Councilman Bohrer said it had been proposed to have Fire Marshal Jim Hoel present at this meeting to tell the Council how many new businesses there had been in Tukwila. Mayor Bauch said he would be present at the next Committee of the Whole Meeting. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING April 11, 1977 Page 4 DISCUSSION Contd. Public Safety Committee Meeting Community Affairs Committee Comprehensive Plan Ltr. from Dennis Robertson ADJOURNMENT 10:00 P.M. e .c........,,,, Norma Booher, Recording Secretary /79' Councilman Van Dusen said there would be a meeting of the Public Safety Committee on Thursday, April 14, 1977 at 5:00 P.M. to discuss a noise ordinance, amusement machines, and apartment houses. Councilman Traynor said there would be a meeting of the Community Affairs Committee on the next regularly scheduled meeting date at 5:00 P.M. Kjell Stoknes, Director of Community Development, said the Comprehensive Plan would likely be considered at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on April 25, 1977. Councilman Van Dusen said it would likely be referred to the Planning Commission. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY MRS. PESICKA, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED.