HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-12-02 Regular MinutesDecember 2, 1963
The regular meeting of the Tukwila City was calle=d to reder by the Mayor, John
B. Strander at 8:00 P.M. Councilmen present were Stan Minkler, A.G. Radford,
R.K. Doyle, E.W. Ives, Jerry A. Hamilton and Richard A. Bowen.
rirst order of business was the reading of the minutes
The minutes were approved as corrected.
Mr. Minkler moved that all bills approved by the finan
warrants drawn for their respective amounts, seconded b
They are as follows:
CURRENT EXPENSE FUND warrant 8065 8
STREET EXPENSE FUND warrant 6378 6385
WATER EXPENSE FUND warrant 59$0 5985
SEWER EXPENSE FUND warrant 167 171
L.I.D. No. 2 McLean Company
L.I.D. No. 3 McLean Company
L.ID. No. 3 McLean Company
L.I.D. No. 5 Southwick, Cambell Waterman Re: Taylor
WATER SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND:
Hanson Construction Company
Mottner McCutchen Company
Eugene S. Elfstrom Re: Hanson
Joseph Jahanson
Lloyd Hartong
James M. Linberg
Weter, Roberts Shefelman Re
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of the November 18 meeting.
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507.57
426.13
106.86
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22,592.23
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The bid openings for a new Police car were opened at this time. A bid received
from Kent Motors was opened A bid bond of $134.87 was accompanied with the
bid. Total amount of bid was $2,697.23. A trade of X1,350.00 would he considered.
A bid received from Williams and Swanson total price of $2,503.69. this turned over
to the police committee for consideration, to be reported on at the meeting of December
16, 1963.
The purchase of a new Link Belt machine for City maintenance was discussed with council
at this time. It is possible for the City to purchase a demonstabor, which will carry
the same warranty as a new machine Mr. Zepp stated that it would he available to us
within six weeks whereas the new machine would have a much later delivery date.
After a brief discussion by council Mr. Ives moved that council accept this used machine
subject to the approval of our attorney, seconded by Mr. Hamilton and carried.
Mr. Radford reported for the Street Committee. The work on 180th street has been com-
pleted. The eN (151st Street is still closed but are being worked on. rk on the
BridgQ in conjunction with King County is still under discussion.
Mr. Minkler reported for the Water committee. It was approved by the water committee
that a portion of line on 55th avenue be replaced with six inch line, also a section
of line on 56th Avenue near 139th will be replaced, this work will be done by the
city employee's.
Mr. Hamilton reporting for the Sanitation committee read a letter received from King
County in regard to the rat problem in and around the City of Tukwila..
The rat problem is moderate evidence of rats is due in part to freeway Construction
and abandoned homes Recommendations for alleviating this problem are as follows:
1. A Rodent Control Ordinance
2. A Garbage and Litter Ordinance
3. Compulsory garbage collection
4. A community education program wherein the citizenry ink! become acquainted
with:
How to detect the presence of rats.
Iiow they may individually and collectively discourage and elimate
rodent attractive conditions through simple enviromental sanitation
practices.
Mayor Strander instructed the City Clerk to write to the Health Department in Seattle
to obtain the rat and garbage ordinances. Specifically Rodent control 74182 and
Garbage and Litter Ordinance 24553
Mr. Frey reported for the fire department in the absense of Per. Aliment. New switch
boxes and meters boxes will be installed, with a seperate one for the Police Department.
Mr. Pinkler reported for the Police Department. The civil service exam for the Chief's
position was given Friday November 29th. An eligability test will be set up by '`ayor
Strander. Captian Pancuff gave a monthly report of the proceeds from the police dept.
Judge Phillips stated that the November court was continued til 1 ecember 30, 1963.
It was also noted that 16 hub caps were retreived whereby a thank you was received by
the police Department in the form of a new sign for the Department.
Mr. Doyle reported for Flood Control. Mr. Bowen reported for 3eildings Grounds.
the annexation petition received from Dorothy Bodie his been redrawn the petition
will include all of 137th Street. Mr. Bowen moved that council set the night of
December 16th for a public hearing in this regard, however the Board of Review must he
notified therefore a sate of January 6 has been set for the Public Hearing, this
seconded by Mr. I"`inkler and carried.
Mr. Ives reported for Parks and Beautification. The Flag pole at the post office is
to be replaced. Mr. Ives will look into the possibility of getting a flag for the
city hall also.
Mr. Minkler peported for the Planning Commission Mr. Crostick's request for a 1'
street vacation was denied. Mr. Hudson's projects in Tukwila Downs was approved by
the commission. Mr. Ives reported for Schools. The new Tukwila School was dedicated
at ceromonies held November 26, 1963 This is indeed a fine school and an asset to the
city. Mr. Hamilton reported for the License committee. The city clerk will make a list
of all the existing bossiness' in Tukwila to date. Mr. Doyle reported for Metro
Mr. Ives moved that Ordinance No. 392 relating to the conclusion and confirming of
L.I.D. No. 7 be placed on its first reading, seconded by Mr. Hamilton and carried.
After a brief discussion it was decided by council to withhold the second reading of
Ordinance No. 392 for clarification, this to be concluded cn Lecember 16, 1963.
There ba:r.g no further business for disco ssion the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
�LILLI�iN BALK, CLERk
MAYOR, JOHN B .'`;TP..ANDER.
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