HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-11-04 Regular MinutesNovember 4, 1963
The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by the Mayor,
John D. Strander at 8:00 P.M. Councilmen present were Stan Minkler, A.G. Radford,
E.W. Ives, Jerry A. Hamilton and Richard A. Bowen.
First order of business was the reading of the minutes of the October 21st meeting
the minutes were approved as read subjettto the addition of a more complete explan-
ation of the excavation permits. This to be forthcoming from Mr. Hodge.
Due to an arm injury Mayor btrander was unable to sign the warrants. Mayor Strander
at this time with council sanction authorized Mr. Minkler to sign these as Mayor
Pro Tem. This moved and seconded by Mr. Hamilton Mr. Ives and carried.
Mr. Minkler moved that all bilis approved by the finance committee be allowed and
warrants drawn for their respective amounts, seconded by Mr. Ives and carried.
CURRENT EXPENSE Warrants 7997 8032
STREET EXPENSE Warrants 6363 6368
WATER EXPENSE Warrants 5963 596f'
SEWER EXPENSE Warrants 154 159
L.I.D. 5:
Southwick, Campbell Waterman- Taylor Utilities
Hanson Construction
Mottner McCuthcen
$2,521.41
321.60
2
444.66
38,408.16
3,128.E2
7,675.20
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The water report was read and placed on file.
Mr. Zepp reported on building permits issued in the month of October.
Mr. Radford reported for the Street Comittee, work is being completed on 130th
Street, weather permiting.
Mr. Regal questioned council as to the provisions in the contract for the restoration
of the Streets. Mr. Minkler stated that the bad spots must be barricaded, also that
the Engineers are authorized to see that the contractor performs as to the specifications
of the Contract. Mr. Hamilton moved that council withhold payment to Taylor Utilities,
til restoration is made, to the satisifaction of the City, seconded by Air. Bowen and
carried. Ilr. Reed stated that if preparation for restbration is not made within two
days, the Engineer will bring in help to get it restored, charging this back to Taylor.
Acting Chief Hancuff made a report on the Police Depar ment. 4 applications have been
picked up for the Chief's examination This examination to be given about the 15th
of November.
Mr. Minkler reported for the Water Conittee. Mr. Bowen reported for Public Grounds
and buildings. A petition was received in regard to annexation, this signed by a
Dorothy M. Bodie, this was discussed with council, this will be checked into and
refered to legal council.
The question of annexing a portion of a street on West Valley Highway, as a portion of
this street is in Tukwila and the other portion in Kent. Mr. Bowen moved that council
delete this section to Kent Mr. Hamilton stated that if Kent does'nt want this street
arrangments should be made for Tukwila to take over maintenance of complete street.
Mr. Ives reported for the Park Commission.
Mr. Hamilton reported for t'.ie License Committee. Mr. Hamilton moved that a license
application received from Chroma Crystalike Co, be approved by council, seconded by
Mr. Minkler and carried. Mr. Hamilton moved that council approve a license for Greg
Goldsmith in regard to Retail Auto Parts, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried.
Mr. Hamilton moved that council reject a license application received from a Mr. Fox
this in regard to a card room, seconded by Mr. i°linkler and carried.
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A renewal license application received from M.A. Segale, Inc. Was tabled til the meeting
of November 18, 1963.
Mayor stated that Mr. Founier is publishing articles in the local papers with regard
to having a sports Statium located in Tukwila. Mr. minkler moved that council support
this endeavor, seconded by Mr. Bowen.
ATTEST:
LILLIAN BALK, CITY CTERK
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November 4, 1963
(Con't)
It was brought to the attenticn of the Council at this time, the rate increase
proposed by Puget Sound Power and Light. Mr. Minkler moved that council authorize
Mayor Strander to write a letter protesting this rate change, seconded by Mr. Ives
and carried.
Acting Chief Hancuff introduced Mr. Robert J. Fredericksen as the new police
officer, KEICKIMEEMEXIMIXEIXIODUECCIMatisaififfillApaRita Starting date will be
November 6, 1963.
Mr. Todd presented his plans and W[iWWf reasons for a rezone of 59th Avenue.After
a brief discussion it was decided to wait til the meeting of November 18, 1963, where
this can be considered by a full council.
There being no further business for discussion the meeting was adjourned til Noverrber
18, 1963
JOHN B. STRANDER, MAYOR
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