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January 2, 1990 Tukwila City Hall
7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Van Dusen called the Regular Meeting of the
Tukwila City Council to order and introduced James Kimmel,
Boy Scout Troop #387, who led the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
COUNCILMEMBERS ED BAUCH, JOE DUFFIE, MABEL HARRIS, JOAN
PRESENT HERNANDEZ, CLARENCE MORIWAKI, DENNIS
ROBERTSON, MARILYN STOKNES.
OFFICIALS JOHN COLGROVE, City Attorney; MAXINE ANDERSON, City
Clerk; ALAN DOERSCHEL, Finance Director; TOM KEEFE, Fire
Chief; RON WALDNER, Chief of Police.
INVOCATION Pastor David Lundsford, Southcenter Community Baptist Church,
delivered the invocation prior to the swearing in of new
councilmembers.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS New councilmembers, Allan Ekberg, Steve Lawrence, and John
"Wally" Rants, were sworn into office by Municipal Court Judge Jerry
Belur.
CONSENT
AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
Election of 1990
Council President
a. Approval of Vouchers
General Fund
City Street
Arterial Street
Fire Equipment Cum. Reserve
Land Acq., Building, Dev.
Water Fund
Sewer Fund
Water /Sewer Construction
Foster Golf Course
Equipment Rental
TOTAL
$52,147.66
223,881.65
81,533.38
39.25
15,024.63
32,055.17
17,152.78
20,727.84
10,082.63
14.652.77
$467,297.76
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, THAT THE
CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBM111'ED.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY DUFFLE, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, THAT
JOAN HERNANDEZ BE ELECTED COUNCIL PRESIDENT
FOR 1990. MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution #1126 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, THAT THE
Thanking Marilyn PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY.
Stoknes MOTION CARRIED.
Attorney Colgrove read a Resolution of the City of Tukwila,
Washington, expressing sincere thanks to Marilyn G. Stoknes,
Councilmember.
Whereas, Ms. Stoknes was elected to the Tukwila City Council
and took office in January, 1986, and
Whereas, Ms. Stoknes was subsequently elected by her peers to
serve as Council President, and
Whereas, Ms. Stoknes has served her term with dedication,
forthrightness and fairness, and
Whereas, the City has benefitted from Ms. Stoknes' diplomacy
and hard work as President of the Council,
Now, therefore, the City Council of Tukwila, Washington do
resolve as follows:
On behalf of the citizens of Tukwila, the Mayor and
Councilmembers express their sincere thanks and appreciation to
Marilyn Stoknes for her four years of service as a Councilmember in
the City of Tukwila, Washington.
MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ,
THAT RESOLUTION NO. 1126 BE ADOPTED AS READ.*
Councilmember Moriwaki commented that Council will miss Mrs.
Stoknes' talent for running a smooth meeting and her sincere concern
for the feelings of others.
*MOTION CARRIED.
*MOTION CARRIED.
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MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT
THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY.
MOTION CARRIED.
Attorney Colgrove read a Resolution of the City of Tukwila,
Washington, expressing sincere thanks to Mabel J. Harris,
Councilmember.
Whereas, Ms. Harris was first elected to City office as Treasurer
in 1964, where she served until her election to the City Council, and
Whereas, Ms. Harris was elected to the Tukwila City Council
first in 1977, and again in 1981 and 1985, and has represented citizens
of Tukwila for twelve years has served as City Council President twice
in her Council tenure, and
Whereas, her representation as a Tukwila Councilmember on
intergovernmental boards and commissions has greatly benefitted
Tukwila's standing in the region, and
Whereas, Ms. Harris' expertise on transportation has made her a
valuable and respected resource to both the City and the Puget Sound,
and
Whereas, Ms. Harris has demonstrated wit, good common sense
and considerable knowledge, which will be greatly missed by the City
Council,
Now, therefore, the City Council of Tukwila, Washington, do
resolve as follows:
On behalf of the citizens of Tukwila, the Mayor and City
Councilmembers express their sincere thanks and appreciation to Mae
Harris for her twelve years of service on the City Council and for all
her activities serving the City.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFLE, THAT
RESOLUTION NO. 1127 BE ADOPTED AS READ.*
Councilman Robertson added that Mrs. Harris was instrumental in
starting the South King County Transportation Benefit District which
is a new approach to building roads. All of us will benefit in the future
from her involvement in this project.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, THAT THE
PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY.
MOTION CARRIED.
Attorney Colgrove read a Resolution of the City of Tukwila,
Washington, expressing sincere thanks to Edgar D. Bauch,
Councilmember.
Whereas, Mr. Bauch was elected as Mayor of Tukwila, and
served in that post from 1976 to 1979,
Whereas, Mr. Bauch was elected to the City Council in 1982 and
1986, and
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REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
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Whereas, Mr. Bauch was elected by his peers to serve a term as
Council President, and
Whereas, Mr. Bauch has demonstrated great leadership,
expertise, and adherence to principle in his eight years as City Council
Member, and
Whereas, his knowledge and dedication will be missed by the
City,
Now, therefore, the City Council of the City of Tukwila,
Washington, do resolve as follows:
On behalf of the citizens of Tukwila, the Mayor and
Councilmembers express their sincere thanks to Edgar Bauch for his
eight years of dedicated service as Councilmember for the City of
Tukwila.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED, BY DUFFIE, THAT
RESOLUTION NO. 1128 BE ADOPTED AS READ.*
Councilman Moriwaki thanked Mr. Bauch on behalf of the Council for
his exceptional service as Mayor from 1976 -1979.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Council President Hernandez presented Mrs. Stoknes, Mrs. Harris,
and Mr. Bauch commemorative plaques on behalf of the City.
MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE
1989 YEAR END BUDGET TRANSFER REQUEST BE
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor VanDusen noted that a recycling meeting will be held during
the week of January 17 -23.
Council President Hernandez reported that committee assignments
will be announced at the next meeting. A council retreat is scheduled
for the weekend of January 20th.
MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE
MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED.
Gary L. Van Dusen, Mayor
J,ay Cantu, Deputy City Clerk