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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-05-02 Regular MinutesMay 2, 1983 7:OOP.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS Mayor Council /Mayor Retreat Diamond Jubilee Celebration CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Leash Law CONSENT AGENDA TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting M I N U T E S Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Mayor Van Dusen led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council To order. GEORGE D. HILL, LIONEL C. BOHRER, MABEL J. HARRIS, Council President DORIS E. PHELPS, JOE H. DUFFIE, EDGAR D. BAUCH, WENDY A. MORGAN. OFFICIALS IN DANIEL D. W00, Deputy City Attorney; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk. ATTENDANCE Mayor Van Dusen reported that at the next Committee of the Whole Meeting, Staff would have a presentation on the proposed Allentown Annexation, suggestions for the use of economic development Block Grant Funds and on Capital Improvement Projects. Council President Harris suggested the Council /Administrative Retreat be held on May 30th, 2:30p.m. at the Doubletree. Council agreed. This meeting is for Mayor, City Attorney and Council Members only. Councilman Morgan noted that two Informational Meetings will be held with the citizens of Allentown; May 26, 1983, 7:30 P.M. at the Community Center and June 23, 1983, 7:30 P.M. at the Duwamish Fire Station. Mayor Van Dusen announced that Diamond Jubilee Weekend will be June 4th. A Concert in the Park, Kiddie's Parade and Dance are being planned. Councilman Duffie offered that his Military Unit would present the flag for the parade. Meeting on Park A meeting will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, at 11:30 A.M. at the Ride Lot. Metro Office. Attorney Woo reviewed a letter on the selection process for the Park Ride Lot written by Attorney Carlson. It states that City approval will be required for any parking lot which Metro will construct. If the site falls within any special use district City Council approval will probably also be required. The Metro Transit Committee hope to consider the recommended sites by August of this year. The City will have a great deal to do with site selection. Mrs. Regel, audience, commented that there are dogs running the streets every evening. That is when everyone turns their dogs loose. She asked if the City could request Animal Control to patrol at night. Councilman Morgan suggested that the Community Affairs Committee have a meeting with Mr. Gerard to resolve some of these problems. a. Approval of Minutes: April 18, 1983 b. Approval of Vouchers: Claims Fund Vouchers #14695- #14784 Current Fund Golf Course Spec. Rev. Street Fund Federal Shared Rev. Water Fund Sewer Fund Firemans Pension 14668 -14694 VOID 111,103.45 4,234.75 42,264.52 10,695.77 4,221.99 2,966.56 486.90 175,973.94 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 2, 1983 Page 2 NEW BUSINESS Claim for Damages, Connie L. Henkel Planning Commission Appointment, RANDY COPLEN 8:15 P.M. 8:50 P.M. c. Final acceptance of the Golf Course Irrigation Systems, Phase II. d. Budget Transfer Motion No. 83 -03 Professional consulting engineering services to complete final draft of the Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plans. e. Approve Change Order #1 to Consultant Agreement on the 53rd Avenue Street Improvements Project. f. Approval to purchase answering machine for City Hall 1800 number. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL DENY THE CLAIM FOR DAMAGES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $200., SUBMITTED BY CONNIE L. HENKEL. Ted Freemire, Public Works Superitendent, reported that he checked the manhole and could find nothing that would cause this type of damage. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT RANDY COPLEN TO POSITION #4 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Councilman Bohrer said, he agrees with the qualifications of Mr. Coplen but, he does not agree with having non residents on the Planning Commission. Councilman Bauch asked Mr. Coplen about his feelings on the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Coplen said, in general, he would support it. It has had a tremendous amount of work on it. There should be segregation of the family residences from the Commercial area. He said he would be opposed to change residential area to Commercial. Mr. Coplen said, one of his goals is promoting the City in a constructive manner. *MOTION CARRIED WITH MORGAN AND BOHRER VOTING NO. Councilman Bauch cautioned Mr. Coplen about attending meetings that might violate the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine. The Planning Commission will probably consider the Park and Ride Lot location therefore, any meeting on that subject should not be attended by Planning Commission members. Councilman Morgan explained that she voted the way she did based on her knowledge of the Chamber's interest in things and that Mr. Coplen would be placed in the position of not being able to continue many things with the Chamber because of the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine. EXECUTIVE SESSION Purchase of Property MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER THE PURCHASE OF A PIECE OF PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE GOLF COURSE. MOTION CARRIED. Council recessed for five minutes then wentinto Executive Session. MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION BE CLOSED. MOTION CARRIED TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 2, 1983 Page 3 ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY HARRIS THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. Ma ,'Gary L. an Dusen City Clerk