HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-09-02 Regular MinutesSeptember 2, 1986
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
and
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
OFFICIALS
REPORTS
Letter of Resignation
from Doris Phelps
Councilperson
Dog Problems
Non Conforming Signs
CITIZEN'S COMMENTS
57th Ave. Street
Project
CONSENT AGENDA
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
M I N U T E S
Tukwila City Hall
Council Chambers
Mayor Van Dusen called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila
City Council to order and led the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
MABEL J. HARRIS, DORIS E. PHELPS, JOE H. DUFFIE, Council
President, EDGAR D. BAUCH, WENDY A. MORGAN, CHARLES E.
SIMPSON, MARILYN STOKNES.
JAMES HANEY, City Attorney, MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk, ROSS
EARNST, City Engineer, DON MORRISON, City Administrator,
BYRON SNEVA, Public Works Director.
Council President Duffie read a letter dated September 2,
1986, from Council Member Phelps. "It is with a mixture of
regret and anticipation that I submit this letter of resigna-
tion from the Tukwila City Council. My last official day as
an elected official will be September 26, 1986." Mrs. Phelps
said that it has been a pleasure to serve the City of
Tukwila. It has been a PLEASURE TO WORK WITH THE City
Council and all the members of the Administration and Staff.
Council President Duffie noted that Doris has been an asset
to the City Council and will be missed.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE
RESIGNATION OF DORIS PHELPS. MOTION CARRIED.
Council President Duffie reported that he is still receiving
complaints from citizens on dogs running the streets.
Council Member Bauch said they have the same problems with
dogs in his area and he hasn't seen a truck from animal
control on his street for six months.
Councilman Bauch reported on non conforming signs in the
business district. These problems will be reported to the
Planning Department. They are working with the City Attorney
to enforce the Sign Code. Council Member Harris reported
that Alaskan Campers replaced their sign and left the old
discarded sign lying in the City right -of -way.
Ron Wingfield, 14233 57th Ave. So., commented that the
contractor has put "awful looking" railroad ties in front of
his house. Before, there was grass on a nice even bank, and
that is what I wanted so I had the ties removed. When I came
home tonight, I found 22 feet of gravel up my driveway. I
signed some papers for the work to go ahead. I didn't see
anything about 22 feet of gravel. It really looks tackie.
My house is too old to have this kind of improvement. I
should be notified first; why didn't someone ask me?
Mayor Van Dusen referred Mr. Wingfield to the Public Works
Department.
a. Approval of Minutes: Special Meeting, August 11, 1986
Regular Meeting, August 18, 1986
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
September 2, 1986
Page 2
CONSENT AGENDA Cont.
PUBLIC HEARING
Imposing an excise
tax on sale of real
estate
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance #1400
Imposing an excise
tax on sale of real
estate
b. Approval of Vouchers
Claims Fund Vouchers #27095 #27253
Current Fund
Golf Course Spec. Rev.
City Street
Arterial Street
Federal Revenue Sharing
Land Acq.,Bldg. Dev.
Water Fund
Sewer Fund
Water /Sewer Construction
Equipment Rental
Unemployment Compensation
Firemen's Pension
99,143.69
235.23
91,956.98
590.82
5,938.03
55,984.37
2,393.49
663.49
66,329.44
23,302.41
5,198.14
318.53
Fire Equipment Cum. Reserve 107.36
$352,161.98
MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA
BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED.
In order to become eligible for the State's Public Works
Trust Fund loans, the City must have imposed a 4 of 1% excise
tax on the sale of real property. Proceeds from the tax will
be used to buy open space in conjunction with parks or other
capital projects. Property conveyed by the City or to the
City is exempt from the real estate transfer tax. The ordi-
nance is subject to referendum procedure set forth in RCW
82.46.021.
Mayor Van Dusen declared the Public Hearing open.
Dwayne Traynor, 14910 58th Ave. So., asked about the Trust
Fund Loan. Council Member Phelpsexplainedthat it is a Trust
Fund created by the legislators that sets up a pool of money
that is available to cities at low rates of interest on a
loan basis to cover the cost of repairing and replacing
infrastructure bridges, streets, water and sewer systems and
others.
There being no further comments, Mayor Van Dusen closed the
Public Hearing.
MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED
ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED.
City Attorney Haney read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila,
Washington, imposing an excise tax on sale of real estate,
providing for the collection thereof, limiting the use of the
proceeds therefrom, and fixing penalties for the violation
thereof.
MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1400
BE ADOPTED AS READ WITH THE EFFECTIVE DATE BEING SEPTEMBER
12, 1986.*
Councilman Bauch reported that the Finance and Personnel
Committee and the Parks and Recreation Committee both
reviewed and approved this ordinance.
*MOTION CARRIED.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
September 2, 1986
Page 3
NEW BUSINESS
Final Acceptance
of So. 140th and
55th Ave. So.
Street Project
MISCELLANEOUS
City Council Budget
for 1987
ADJOURNMENT
8:08 P.M.
MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE
SOUTH 140TH AND 55TH AVE. SO. STREET PROJECT COMPLETED BY
FORD CONSTRUCTION.*
Byron Sneva, Public Works Director, reported that the
Contractor has a bond; the City is holding the retainage and
there is a one year warranty on his work. The City would
like to conclude the arrangement with Ford Construction
Company so we can proceed with other resources. If the City
needs to complete something, Ford is responsible and the cost
will be subtracted from the retainage.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Bauch reported that the Finance and Personnel
Committee have discussed the 1987 Budget for the City
Council. The current budget looks good if the same figures
are carried forward with a couple of changes. The travel
figure should be increased to $6,000. Council Member Phelps
asked to have retreats made a separate line item and include
the amount of money it takes for a Professional Facilitator
and the cost of a retreat. Councilman Bauch suggested that
the funds for the part time secretary position be moved to
the City Clerk's Budget.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY STOKNES, THAT THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED.
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Maxine Anderson, City Clerk