HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-07-06 Regular MinutesJuly 6, 1982
7:00 P.M.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
M I N U T E S
Tukwila City Hall
Council Chambers
FLAG SALUTE AND Mayor Todd led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the regular
CALL TO ORDER meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF GEORGE D. HILL, GARY L. VAN DUSEN, LIONEL C. BOHRER, Council
COUNCIL MEMBERS President, MABEL J. HARRIS, DORIS E. PHELPS, JOE H. DUFFIE,
EDGAR D. BAUCH.
OFFICIALS IN LAWRENCE E. HARD, City Attorney; BRAD COLLINS, Planning Director;
ATTENDANCE BYRON SNEVA, Public Works Director; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk.
REPORTS
Mayor Mayor Todd introduced Mrs. Minnie M. Baker. He said it has been
his pleasure in the past few months to become acquainted with
her. She has displayed an enormous interest in her community
and the community adjacent to hers. She has played an important,
lasting, memorable part in campaigning for a bridge at 56th Ave.
South. Mayor Todd presented Mrs. Minnie M. Baker a certificate
making her an honorary citizen of the City of Tukwila.
Council Members
Reports
Staff Report
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Mayor Todd recognized Gene Elfstrom, Public Works Maintenance
Shop, for using his own time to go to school; pass the test and
receive a certificate listing him on the National Register as a
Professional Park Manager. This requires 10 years of field
experience. He congratulated Mr. Elfstrom.
Mayor Todd noted that this is his last regular meeting prior to
going into retirement.
Councilman Bohrer read a letter that Mayor Todd and Council had
received from Mr. John Sheets on his separation from service to
the City. Mr. Sheets thanked them and the citizens for the special
times spent during his employment with the Police Department. He
said it was an honor being a part of Tukwila for the past 11 years.
Council President Bohrer noted that he attended a meeting of
the executive committee of the Green River Basin Eastside Water-
shed Project. The result of the action of the committee was to
conclude any further action on this project. The City of Renton
made known their intent to withdraw from the project. The issue
of flood protection on the valley floor is not going to go away.
Most of the area involved in this project was in Kent and Renton.
Tukwila had a very minor part. Renton felt they could not afford
the project at this time. Their desire to withdraw was concurred
with by Basin Executive Committee unanimously.
Byron Sneva, Public Works Director, informed Council that the
Seattle Water Purveyor's Committee met and is drawing up by-
laws. The committee is made up of representatives of the cities
that purchase water from the City of Seattle. He is Tukwila's
representative.
City Attorney Attorney Hard reported that they are working on the Allenbach
Report lawsuit. The motion for Summary Judgment has been filed and he
hopes it will be heard soon.
a. Approval of Minutes: June 22, 1982, Regular Meeting
June 29, 1982, Special Meeting
b. Approval of Vouchers
Claims Fund Vouchers #12255 #12363
Current Fund $22,726.43
Street Fund 34,983.42
Arterial Street 3,499.50
Federal Shared Rev. 479.01
Land Acq, Bldg, Dev. 1,200.00
LID 30 1,500.00
Water Fund 4,389.06
Sewer Fund 2,465.10
Firemen's Pension 441.90
$71,684.42
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
July 6, 1982
Page 2
CONSENT AGENDA Cont.
BID AWARDS
Structural Rehab.
of Tukwila His-
toric School Bldg.
OLD BUSINESS
Interurban Ave.
Geometric Plan
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance #1262
Appropriating un-
anticipated revenue
for warrant invest-
igation for the
Municipal Court
Adjourn to Com-
mittee of the
Whole Meeting
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH
STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION AND AWARD THE BID FOR THE STRUCTURAL
REHABILITATION OF THE TUKWILA LIBRARY BUILDING TO PINCH CONSTRUCTION
IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,810. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT COUNCIL DESIGNATE
ALTERNATIVE FIVE AS THE SELECTED CROSS SECTION FOR THE INTERURBAN
AVENUE PROJECT.*
Mr. Sneva explained that Alternate 5 has an overall width of 90
feet. It is proposed to have a 5 to 8 foot sidewalk on the west
side; then a 3 to 4 foot section of planter; then five travel
lanes. At selected intersections, the center lane would have a
planting divider. On the east side would be a 3 to 4 foot planter
strip; then a 5 to 8 foot sidewalk; and finally an 8 foot bicycle
lane. The plan is to utilize the Maule Avenue right -of -way as
property to exchange with the adjacent property owners for the
20 feet of utility right -of -way.
Councilman Bohrer noted that if the City is not able to exchange
the properties, Maule Avenue can be used as a setback sidewalk
and bike path.
Councilman Van Dusen explained that, with the approval of this
plan, a new development along Interurban will have sidewalks
built to the right specifications.
Councilman Bohrer noted that this is not an absolute commitment,
it is a plan. If any property owner along there determines it is
in his best interest not to make the trade with the City, it is
entirely within his rights to say no to the City.
Mayor Todd, owner of property on Interurban, said he has made it
clear that he is not interested in trading property.
*MOTION CARRIED WITH HILL VOTING NO. Councilman Hill voted no
because he doesn't like the medians down the middle.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE
BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED.
City Attorney Hard read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila,
Washington, appropriating unanticipated revenue for warrant
investigation for the Municipal Court and amending the 1982
Budget as adopted by Ordinance No. 1241.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1262
BE ADOPTED AS READ.*
*MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT COUNCIL ADJOURN
AND GO INTO A COMMITTEE THE WHOLE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
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Maxine Anderson, City Clerk, said that $16,743 has been collected
to date on outstanding warrants. The City has spent $1,750 on
labor.
Mayo
City 'Clerk