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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-05-23 Special MinutesMay 23, 1978 4:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENTATION Landscape Plan for City Hall TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Tukwila City Hall M I N U T E S Council Chambers Mayor Bauch, presiding, called the Special Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. The meeting has been called to review the landscape plans for new city hall as presented by the Landscape Architects. If the proposal warrants, Council will make a trip to the site. MABEL J. HARRIS, GEORGE D. HILL, J. REID JOHANSON, DWAYNE D. TRAYNOR, GARY L. VAN DUSEN, Council President. Mayor Bauch introduced Mr. Dirk Jongejan and Mr. David McNeal from the landscape architects firm of Jongejan, Gerrard, Associates. Mr. McNeal presented the preliminary drawings and explained that some of the original work on the plans was done by a landscape architect intern employed by the City prior to their company becoming involved. In discussing the south boundary, he described the existing trees they propose to leave and what they feel should be added. They want to main- tain an open vista to Mt. Rainier and this also puts the building in a very nice setting to be viewed from all south Tukwila. A small hedge will be planted along the south edge of the lower parking lot to mask out the cars. The lawn area at the south will be a three to one slope which can reasonably be mowed. The area will also be irrigated. Councilman Bohrer arrived at this point in the meeting. On the north is the parking where most visitors will enter the building. There are street trees along the building that grow reasonably fast. At the entrance the planting will be interesting, have lots of color and be scaled down to "people scale." The extremely steep slope at the north will be covered by an erosion control matting and planted with an indigenous woods material. Just recently it was called to their attention that Southcenter Boule- vard could eventually be widened to four 14 -foot lanes with a 10 -foot pedestrian walk probably connecting to a walk on 62nd Avenue South. At that time some adjustments may have to be done to allow for this, but for the present, a stop -gap measure will be worked out. Mayor Bauch explained that the present grant for Southcenter Boulevard does not cover the development of the road from 62nd to 65th. He has made the decision to design this area and apply for the grant now. The stream along 62nd was addressed. It was proposed that a series of little pools be used instead of one big pond. Mr. McNeal said it was suggested to him that a path be provided up the slope from Southcenter Boulevard to the lower parking lot, and he asked for Council opinion. Councilman Van Dusen suggested terracing the path along the east property line. Councilman Harris said she also liked the idea of a "sneak path" through the trees to the east, and, after discussion, the rest of the Council agreed. Mrs. Mildred Heppenstall, chairman of Tukwila Park Commission, asked if thought had been given to mixing deciduous and evergreen trees, and she was told yes. Mr. McNeal told Council there was no way to save the existing apple trees because of the grading. They will be replaced by some sort of flowering tree. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING May 23, 1978 Page 2 PRESENTATION Cont. Landscape Plan Mayor Bauch asked about the suggestion of "Memorial Trees." Mr. McNeal for City Hall stated that they haven't addressed it specifically but there were areas Cont. where trees could be added to the existing landscaping as memorials. A simple plan kept in the lobby could identify whose memorial they are. Mayor Bauch asked if they intended on using rhododendrons and azaleas flowering at different times of the year? Mr. McNeal said they hadn't identified each shrub but they will be used and much thought will be given to the colors. RECESS: 4:40 P.M. 4:50 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT Councilman Hill asked which are the "Hazelnut" trees? Everyone in attendance agreed that there had to be at least one "Hazelnut" tree. Mr. Dick Jongejan distributed a preliminary cost estimate sheet to Council. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT COUNCIL RECESS AND RECONVENE AT THE CITY HALL SITE. MOTION CARRIED. 2i_50 Mayor Bauch and Council members toured the area to be landscaped around the new structure. Council wanted assurance that the trees planted along the north, adjacent to the building, are not going to block light and view. The steep slope was observed. Again they were told a jute mat would be used to retain the soil and Salal and Oregon Grape used as ground covers. Using annuals around the base of the flag pole was discussed. At the main entrance to City Hall, Tom Emrich expressed the opinion that he did not want to see rails on either side of the doorway. Concerr was expressed over the steep drop off. A temporary rail was suggested as a retainer until shrubs have a chance to grow. The possibility of having to use a jute matting under the ground cover was discussed. On the south side, Mrs. Heppenstall suggested using trees that are pretty to look down on from the second story. The existing landscaping on the southeast was discussed. The architects stated that they are planning on saving any of the existing plants and trees that will fit in the new landscape plan. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE LANDSCAPE PLAN AS IT HAS BEEN COMMENTED ON AND AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. 5:17 P.M. 5:36 P.M. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT COUNCIL GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOTION CARRIED. Executive Session is called to discuss a personnel matter. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION BE CLOSED. 5:37 P.M. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. ,00.40,zel Edgar D(,/ Bauch, Mayor M xihe Anderson, City Clerk