HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-07-13 Committee of the Whole MinutesJuly 13, 1987 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL City Hall
7:00 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN
ATTENDANCE
OFFICIALS IN
ATTENDANCE
REPORTS
Council President
Community Affairs
Parks Joe Duffie
Finance Safety
Jim McKenna
Transportation
Mae Harris
Utilities
J. McKenna reporting
SPECIAL ISSUES
Procedure to Fill
Council Vacancy
MINUTES
Council President Morgan called the Committee of the Whole Meeting
to order at 7:05 p.m.
MABEL J. HARRIS, JOE H. DUFFIE, EDGAR D. BAUCH, WENDY A. MORGAN
(COUNCIL PRESIDENT), CHARLES E. SIMPSON, MARILYN G. STOKNES,
JAMES J. MCKENNA.
Mayor Van Dusen, Maxine Anderson (City Clerk), Alan Doerschel
(Finance Director), Jim Haney (City Attorney), Lucy Lauterbach
(Legislative Coordinator), Don Morrison (City Administrator),
Byron Sneva (Public Works Director).
Council President Morgan reported her 3 -page report on her attendance
at the AWC Conference will be distributed.
At the next Regular Meeting Council President Morgan said she would
request an Executive Session to discuss the purchase of some
property and some personnel issues.
Councilmember Duffie said he had received a complaint about the
police department which he would discuss with the police chief.
Councilmember McKenna reported in his committee the purchase of
a police transportation van was discussed. Approval was recommended.
Funds are available in the police department.
Another item of business was discussion of the water shut -off ordin-
ance.
The ordinance regarding recreation fees was discussed. Additional
information is needed. A policy regarding senior citizens needs
to be established.
The contract for services with the Chamber of Commerce was
discussed. The cost will be $25,000 for the brochures and
services that have been outlined. There is about $40,000 in the
Tukwila 2000 funds and the amount can be taken from there. It
will be looked at as a yearly contract. It will be on the agenda
of the Regular Meeting.
Metro is rebating $35,000 B &0 taxes to the City. There will also
be a reduction in the rates. The matter will be on the agenda of
the next Regular Meeting.
Chairperson Harris reported Alternative 1 is recommended for the
Minkler Boulevard project, with elimination of the J. C. Penney
railroad spur.
The sidewalk policy was discussed. Two sections will be combined.
A map will go out with the policies. The matter will be discussed
in the Planning Commission this week.
The water shut -off resolution was discussed.
Council President Morgan stated next week's Council Meeting will
be the last that Councilmember McKenna will be able to attend.
The process for filling the vacancy should be discussed. One
consideration is that the appointment to fill the vacancy should
be made only after the filing period closes, so the Council can
choose someone who will not be running for Council this year;
the appointment could be made from the list of 9 applicants received
last October. If we wait until filing date is past, if one
Councilmember is unopposed they could be chosen immediately.
Mayor Van Dusen suggested waiting until after July and see if one
position is unopposed.
Councilmember Bauch suggested the Council put out a new inquiry and
close it for candidates the closing date of filing for office.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES
July 13, 1987
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SPECIAL ISSUES Contd.
Procedure to Fill
Council VAcancy
contd.
Mission Statement
Budget Process
MISCELLANEOUS
Bid Opening Single
Engine Catch Basin
Cleaner
ADJOURNMENT
8:40 P.M.
Council President Morgan stated the Council would then accept
new applications from those interested in filling the vacancy and
the final decision on the appointment will be made after the filing
date is past.
Council President Morgan stated input for the City Mission Statement
was requested from City employees and administration, citizen
boards, administration and Tukwila 2000. The draft statement
states: "The City of Tukwila is an efficient and well- managed
municipal corporation which responds in a service oriented,
high quality and progressive manner to the needs of those who
live, work, visit and do business within its border."
Councilmember Bauch suggested it read: "The City of Tukwila
strives to be an efficient and well- managed municipal corporation
which responds in a service oriented, high quality and progressive
manner to the needs of those who live, work, visit and do business
within its border."
Council President Morgan stated the Chamber of Commerce should
look into this and offer suggestions.
Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Coordinator, discussed the Tukwila
budget and budget preparation.
Council President Morgan discussed current Council assumptions and
issues for Council consideration.
Councilmembers requested a retreat be held for the Council to
adopt a goal for the budget. Council President Morgan stated
the Committee of the Whole Meeting on July 27 would be a retreat
starting at 5:30 for members of the Council.
Don Morrison, City Administrator, stated three bids were received
for the single engine catch basin cleaner and high pressure rodder/
combination. The three bids are similar in amount. Byron Sneva,
Public Works Director, will review the bids and make recommendation
for the bid award. It will be on the agenda of the next Regular
Meeting.
Council President Morgan adjourned the Committee of the Whole
Meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Wend AA. Morgat Council Presi
Norrha Booher, Recording Secretary