HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-11-09 Committee of the Whole MinutesNovember 9, 1987 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
M I N U T E S
Council President Morgan called the Committee of the Whole Meeting
to order.
MABEL J. HARRIS, JOE H. DUFFIE, WENDY A. MORGAN (COUNCIL PRESIDENT),
CHARLES E. SIMPSON, MARILYN G. STOKNES, JOHN M. MCFARLAND.
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN
ATTENDANCE
OFFICIALS IN
ATTENDANCE
CITIZEN'S COMMENTS
REPORTS
Council PResident
Community Affairs
Parks
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NC Machinery, Inc.
Board Room
17025 West Valley Hwy.
Mayor Van Dusen, Maxine Anderson (City Clerk), Jim Haney (City
Attorney), Lucy Lauterbach (Legislative Coordinator), Don Morrison
(City Administrator), Byron Sneva (Public Works Director), Vernon
Umetsu (Associate Planner).
James Woods, 14305 Interurban Avenue South, stated he was concerned
about the condition of Interurban Avenue in front of his home. It
is so bumpy and rough that things are falling off trucks into the
road and onto his property. It has been worked on but now it is
worse than it has been. The patching that has been done has not
alleviated the problem.
Don Morrison, City Administrator, said that portion of Interurban
was planed but it has some ripples on it and there is a tendency
for things to bounce off trucks if they are going fast over that
section.
Byron Sneva, Public Works Director, stated the City contracted for
the milling off of the high sections. Pictures were taken before
and after. The sags were not milled any deeper than they were.
Mr. Woods said when trucks go by they shake his house. This has
been just during the past few years.
Mr. Sneva said there is more truck traffic now than in past years.
This is a project that the City has been waiting for federal funding
before the complete project is accomplished.
Councilmember Harris said when Interurban was widened to five lanes
the shoulders on the west side were used and then it was black
topped over the surface. It has been in terrible condition for
years and has become worse the last few years. There is an assort-
ment of things that have fallen off trucks.
Council President Morgan said she would ask administration to come
back to the Council with a remedy and a dollar amount cost. Mr.
Woods will be kept informed as to the progress. This report could
be given at the next Regular Meeting of the Council.
Council President Morgan thanked the NC Machinery Company for the
use of their Board Room for the Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Holding this meeting at various businesses will encourage the
attendance of the business community.
Council President Morgan stated three new Councilmembers will be
coming to the Council in January. Joan Hernandez will take
Councilmember McFarland's place as soon as the official election
vote is known.
Chairman Joe Duffie reported there are leaves on the sidewalks.
Public Works Director Sneva stated the crews are busy taking care
of the parks and getting the leaves off the tennis courts. The
sidewalks have been done once. Several Councilmembers thought the
removal of leaves on sidewalks should be the responsibility of
home owners.
Chairman Duffie reports the dog lease ordinance will be given to
the police chief the next day.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
November 9, 1987
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REPORTS Contd.
Finance Safety
Utilities
Mayor
OTHER
Energy Recovery
SPECIAL ISSUES
City Gateways
Prop. Schedule
for Budget Review
EXECUTIVE SESSION
9:00 9:20 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
9:20 P.m.
Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Coordinator, reported the budget was
reviewed in committee. There is a rumor the sales tax revnue will
be short.
Chairman Simpson reported an ordinance meeting the new Federal
Regulations for Flood Plain Management and Model Flood damage
prevention policies will be on the next agenda.
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Select Ventures have been informed they will have to correct the
rockeries on the 57th Avenue South street improvements before they
will be paid.
The City has received a letter of congratulations on the performance
of three firefighters: Jack Stevens, J. Johnson, and Sam
Ruljancich, who were called to the scene of a cardiac arrest on
the golf course.
The Sister City program has been well planned. Everyone is looking
forward to the visit of our Sister City Ikawa.
Mayor Van Dusen reported that the City of Kent has filed a suit
against King County with respect to the Energy Recovery Plant.
They are seeking an injunction. King County has not responded yet.
The City Attorney will keep the City informed.
Council President Morgan stated she would like Tukwila City Council
to join with Kent in the lawsuit. She asked that the costs and
resources necessary be looked into.
City Attorney Haney stated he would look into the potential of
Tukwila joining with the City of Kent.
Vernon Umetsu, Associate Planner, presented a brief review on the
proposed gateway design process. It will be a 9 -month design process.
In September 1988 construction could begin. It will be $52,000
for the design. There are 13 possible sites being considered.
Council President Morgan stated she would like to see the design
process held up until a theme has been agreed upon for the City.
Council President Morgan stated the schedule would be announced
at next week's meeting.
Council Pesident Morgan called for an Executive Session.
The Committee of the Whole Meeting was adjourned.
dy A. /organ, Councla'President
No Booher, REcording Secretary