HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-07-10 Committee of the Whole MinutesJuly 10, 1989 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
CALL TO ORDER Council President Stoknes called the Committee of the Whole Meeting
to order at 7:10 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Maxine Anderson City Clerk), Rick Beeler (Planning Director),
John Colgrove (City Attorney), Alan Doerschel Finance Director),
Ross Earnst (Public Works Director), Tom Keefe (Fire Chief),
John McFarland (City Administrator), Ron Waldner (Police Chief),
Don Williams (Parks and Recreation Director).
SPECIAL ISSUES
MINUTES
4.3/0
City Hall
Council Chambers
MABEL J. HARRIS, JOE H. DUFFIE, EDGAR D. BAUCH, MARILYN G. STOKNES
(COUNCIL PRESIDENT), JOAN HERNANDEZ, DENNIS L. ROBERTSON,
CLARENCE B. MORIWAKI.
Budget Presentation Mayor Van Dusen presented the 1990 budget overview, stating he
intended to address the 1990 budget in the context of laying a
fiscal foundation and operational strategy for the next five years.
He stressed the need for flexibility in the next year's administra-
tion of the budget. He recommended the adoption of a policy to
establish longer range contingency funding for service demands that
would be strategic in nature. This "rainy day" funding would
position the City to weather a long term slow down in revenues should
that occur.
REPORTS
Mayor
City Council
Staff
City Attorney
ADJOURNMENT
8:45 P.M.
John McFarland, City Administrator, stated the three categories
for the budget would be: basic services budget, new programs, and
unfunded requirements.
Council President Stoknes stated the Council would address the issues
after they review the budget material presented. The work meeting
would be held on July 18, 1989, in the Police Training Room.
Councilmember Moriwaki stated he would be interested in reviewing
the permit costs and comparing them with surrounding cities. He
asked that a comparison report be made to the Council.
Mayor Van Dusen distributed a 1989 Citizen Survey questionnaire
that will be mailed to Tukwila citizens. It will ask for citizen
comments on budget priorities, parks and open space, library, public
safety (police and fire), annexations, services, community involve-
ment and comments in general.
The Tukwila Days' program is ready and many events have been planned.
The Foster Island and Cascade View annexations are being reviewed
Council President Stoknes suggested the City Council have a booth
for Tukwila Days.
Councilmember Moriwaki stated the Human Services Roundtable is
considering child care regulations and referral services, and
have a committee against drugs.
Don Williams, Parks and Recreation Director, outlined the events
scheduled for Tukwila Days. The dance on Saturday night will have
a charge of $7 /couple.
City Attorney Colgrove stated a lawsuit has been filed by Schneider
Development on 51st. Hearings were in process prior to the annexation
date and a decision was rendered after the annexation.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED.
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Mari yn Stoknes, Council President
Booher, Recording Secretary