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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-10-12 Committee of the Whole MinutesOctober 12, 1987 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE REPORTS Council President Community Affairs Utilities MAYOR'S REPORT SPECIAL ISSUES Potential w /King Co Fort Dent Computer Plan Agreement over Park. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL City Hall COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Council Chambers MINUTES Council President Morgan called the Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. JOE H. DUFFIE, EDGAR D. BAUCH, WENDY A. MORGAN (COUNCIL PRESIDENT), CHARLES E. SIMPSON, MARILYN G. STOKNES, JOHN M. MCFARLAND. Mayor Van Dusen, Maxine Anderson (City Clerk), Rick Beeler (Planning Director), Mary Anderson (Maintenance), Ross Earnst (City Engineer), Ted Freemire (Maintenance), Tom Keefe (Acting Fire Chief), Jim Haney (City Attorney), Don Morrison (City Administrator), Bob McQueen (Assistant Police Chief), Steve Robinson (Assistant Police Chief), Byron Sneva (Public Works Director), Don Williams (Parks and Recreation Director). The Sister City visit has been scheduled for November 11 through November 15. The visitors from Ikawa will attend a Council Meeting on November 12 at 2:00 p.m. Events are being planned for their enjoyment. Some of the Committee of the Whole meetings will be scheduled at various board rooms in the City. The first one will be at NC Machinery. Chairman Duffie reported the development of the pond property is being discussed in committee. The golf course green fees ordinance will be presented at the next regular meeting of the Council. The fee schedule will reflect a lower fee for residents of the City. The removal of the metal building from the park will be considered at the next Council meeting. The consideration of a hearing examiner for the City has been discussed. Additional information will be considered before a final decision is made. Chairman Simpson reported the location of a trash burner is being discussed at County level. Mayor Van Dusen reported fire management will review the voluntary firefighter program and it will be evaluated. The 57th Street contract has not been accepted yet. There will likely be a suit between the builders and the residents. Residents have thought 144th Street is barricaded to accommodate sledding during the snow weather but it is barricaded for safety. The potential agreement with King County over future operation and ownership of Fort Dent Park was discussed. Clarence Moriwaki, Chairman of the Park Commission,stated he was in favor of the City taking over the park. All the City will have to do in addition to what they are already doing is maintain the park. Council President Morgan stated the matter would be on the agenda of the next regular meeting. The computer plan was discussed. 5 °735 Dan Clements, Finance Director from City of Renton, discussed a summary of the City of Renton Geographic System. He provided informa- tion on the cost, consultants, and time schedule. Council President Morgan stated she did not support the plan in its present form. The Council does not know what the City would like to get out of the system; the Council does not have a true and fair estimate of the costs; additional homework needs to be done. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING October 12, 1987 Page 2 SPECIAL ISSUES Contd. Computer Plan, contd. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9:45 10:15 P.M. ADJOURNMENT 10:16 P.M. Councilmembers expressed opinions as to part of the plan that they liked or disliked. The money is in the budget for 1989. Department heads spoke on how they would be able to use the system and the end results that could be accomplished. Councilmembers discussed how the program could be spread over six years at the least four years. Don Morrison, City Administrator, stated administration can reprioritize and submit a less ambitious plan. Council President Morgan called for Councilmembers to go into an Executive Session to consider possible purchase of property. Council President Morgan adjourned the Committee of the Whole meeting. Councyl Presidei"t Wendy A. Mo RectIrding Secretary Norma Booher