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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-09-14 Committee of the Whole MinutesSeptember 14, 1987 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING M I N U T E S Council President Morgan called the Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting to order. 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE REPORTS Community Affairs Transportation Committee Utilities Committee Mayor's Report SPECIAL ISSUES Energy Resource Recovery Program New Initiatives MABEL J. HARRIS, JOE H. DUFFIE, EDGAR D. BAUCH, WENDY A. MORGAN (COUNCIL PRESIDENT), MARILYN G. STOKNES, JOHN M. MCFARLAND. Mayor Van Dusen, Moira Bradshaw (Associate Planner), Ross Earnest (City Engineer), Jim Haney (City Attorney), Don Morrison (City Administrator), Don Williams (Parks and Recreation Director), Byron Sneva (Public Works Director). Councilmember Duffie reported in committee they are considering the EIS for Fire District #1. Two resolutions dealing with recreation fees and policies will be considered at the next regular meeting of the Council. Don Williams, Director of Parks and Recreation stated the contract with the manager of the golf course will be considered soon. They would like to increase the percentage amount they receive. Moira Bradshaw, Associate Planner, reported on the Riverton meeting she attended. The citizens are concerned about the land use plans and worry for fear of encroachment. Approximately fifty people were in attendance at the meeting. Some are in favor of annexation to the City of Tukwila and some are not. Their main concerns are zoning issues. Council President Morgan stated the City should create a project that would let the citizens know what an annexation involves, let them know the standards and anticipate questions that will be asked at such meetings. Councilmember Harris reported the Transportation Benefit District will not be on the agenda on September 16. The sidewalk policy will remain in committee. Councilmember McFarland reported the award for the sewer extension has been recommended and will be on the agenda of the next regular meeting. COUNCILMEMBER SIMPSON ARRIVED AT THE MEETING AT 8:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers Mayor Van Dusen reported the fall clean -up will be November 7 15, 1987. It has been suggested that tickets be issued at the City Hall. The budget may run $10,000 $11,000. Thought has been given to limiting the number of tickets given to each citizen. Also consideration has been given to having coupons that will apply $12 toward loads taken to the dump. Mayor Van Dusen reported $32,800 was budgeted for the Japanese garden but it will cost $51,400. The money needs to be reallocated. Rebid will be necessary due to the amount. Council President Morgan stated some people do not care for the location of the garden due to the noise of the traffic that will be present. A consensus was taken of the City Councilmembers as to the increase in cost. It was decided four to three in favor of the increased cost. The matter will be on the agenda of the next regular meeting of the Council. Council President Morgan stated the Energy Resource Recovery Program will not be discussed at this time. Councilmember Simpson reported that little has been done in committee on the surface water utility. Byron Sneva, Public Works Director, reported the background has been expanded on the area drainage studies and the need for the utility. Mayor Van Dusen distributed an Issues and Options paper on the park and golf maintenance building. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING September 14, 1987 Page 2 SPECIAL ISSUES New Initiatives contd. ADJOURNMENT 9:10 P.M. Contd. Councilmember Bauch stated the Council passed a resolution about three years ago requesting the City to demolish the building. Councilmember Simpson stated he would like to see the matter of the old building in the City Park placed in Parks and Recreation Committee so any use of the building can be researched and plans made to replace the building. Councilmember McFarland said the City has tried to take down the building. Before the building is taken down the Council should see what functional use can be made of the building. Mayor Van Dusen said he would like to see some use made of the building, maybe the foundation could be used. Council President Morgan adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Q/141,/rL AA Councyl PresiOnt Wendy Man �f eu -1 Norma'Booher, Recording Secretary