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.
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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
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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