HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-01-06 Regular MinutesThe regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by Acting
Mayor Stanley D. Minkler. at 8:00 P. 1. Councilmen _present were A.G. Radford,
R.K. Doyle, E.W. Ives, Jerry lip rnilton, Richard A. Howen -nd Bill Aliment.
First order of business was the reading of minutes of the December 16th meeting,
the minutes were approved as read.
Mr. Radford movea that all bills approved by the finance committee be allowed
warrants drawn for their respective amounts, seconded by Mr. Doyle and carried.
CURRENT EXPENSE Warrant 8122 8160
STREET EXPENSE Warrant 6394 6403
WATER 2X'ENSE Warrant 5993 6001
SEWER EXPENSE Warrant 176 179
L.I.D. 5 Southwick, Cambell Waterman Ehrlichaan
L.I.D. 6
Seattle ,City of
L.I.D. 7 tt Seattle Water
Water Sewer Construction Fund 1961, Donald W. Close Co.
Reven:e Fund 1963 Mottner AcCutchen Sch C.
January 6, 1964
3,626.56
2,359.24
750.50
98.91
61.00
150.00
50.00
2,324.40
7,581.60
The Public Hearing on annexation of certain property to the City of Tukwila
was held at this time. Mr. Bowen read the petition in conjunction with the
annexation. Mr. Doyle read to Council a protest to .:he annexation, tais
presented to the Council by a Mr. ..rthur Quigley representing persons who
live in the immediate vicinity adjoining the proposed annexation. Mr. Arthur
Quigley speaking for these people stated that they were distrustful of cost
of Light service to the area, mail service ,-Aso they were mistrustful of the
roadway 137th st.) Mr. George Aimmes of Skyway Reality stated that it was
their intention to improve the area. CO?ncilman Hamilton stated that we expected
taxes from this property but in turn the City would mai:_tain nd care for the
property and people involved. Mr. liment moved th..t Council ccept this petition
pending the Board of Review report, seconded by ir. Bowen and carried.
puHalic hearing in regard to the above mentioned annexation was declared closes_
`1r. Hasiitth reported for the Sanitation Committee. The Val Vue Sewer contract
with the City of Tukwila was discussed at length with council. IJir. Hodge state
that at the present time Val Vue Sewer District was having a problem in regard
to legality of certain phases of the procedure t._ey should take. Mr. Hodge stated
that in his estimation council should consider Val vae's contract with the
city of Tukwila valid
Mr. Hamilton moved that council authorise Mr. Hodge to proceed with a law suit
in this regard if necessary, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried.
Mr. Hamilton stated that copies of Ordinances in regard to rats has been received
from the King County Health Dept. and Seattle City Council. Mr. Minkler stated
that this could be adopted by resolution.
The report of the Water was read and placed on pile, at t :is time.
Mr. Ives moved that Ordinance 392 relating to L.I.D. 7 be placed on its first
reading, seconded by Mr. Aliment and carried. Mr. Ives :.-oved that Ordinance 392
be placed on its seconded reading, seconded by Mr. Hamilton and carried. Mr. Aliment
moved that Ordinance 392 be placed on its third and final passage seconded by
Mt. Ives and carried.
.'t wing report was given by Mr. Zepp.
Radtord reported for the Street Committee. Mr. Radford suggested that council
accep`tha payment of Bridge repair. a portion of he 2 cent gas tax can be used
for payment in this regard. This c n be adopted by resolution. Mr. Hamilton
moved that council authorize acting Mayor Minkler to sign this contract seconded
by Mr. Ives and carried. The resolution in this regard will be preJEred, with all
details included in same.
The Street lighting on K2st Valley Rd. in conjunction with the City of Tukwila
was discussed at this time. Mr. Bowen suggested that council ask Kent to delete
their portion of the road, whereby Tukwila would maintain the complete road.
it was also brought out that if Kent did not wish to deannex this portion of road
the City of Tukwila should ask then to make this a joint venture, with each City
doing there share of up -keep and so forth.
Mr. Minkler reporting for the Water department stated that a water line was put in
on 55th Avenue This work was performed by the City Crew with the aid of the new
Link Belt machine.
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Mr. Reed gave a progress report on the Sewer Project at this tire. Mr. Taylor
and Mr. Zepp went over the details, a survey of the project and the work to be
completed was made by Mr. Reed, Mr. Minkler, Mr. Harstad, Mr. Deal and Mr. Zepp.
Mr. Harstad assured the City that action will be taken. The City will do repair
work on 65th street, this with Council approval this will be charged back to the
Contracter. The damage and repair that was necessary on the Lutes property will
written up and included in the minutes. The restoration necessary in the Store area
was also dicussed with council, this in regard to Hanson Construction Company.
Mr. Alimemt reported for the Fire Department. The fire calls were at a minimum in
the 1963 year, Mr. Aliment also stated that the rescue unit will soon be in action.
Mr. Minkler read the report received from Judge Phillips. A brief written report
was also read from Chief Boze.
Mr. Doyle repor ted for Flood Control. It, wa rought out at this time that the
City was still receiaing bills from the`S ee n regard to flood Control, which
will be looked into by councilman Doyle.
Mr. Bowen reported for public grounds and buildings.
Mr. Ives reported for the Park Commission, Mr. hinkler reported for the Planning
Commission. Mr. Radford read a letter received fron the Secretary of the Planning b
Commission in regard to the R -4 zoning this in regard to signs this should be'
set up on a year to year basics .with varience notices being sent out at a set
time. Mr. Radford moved that council accept the Planning commission recommendation
subject to the addition of the word location, this w=s put to a vote with your
votes for this proposed automatic notice and one vote against, this being registered
by Mr. Doyle.
Mr. Radford moved that the City Clerk get in contact with Miss Nelson getting the
current list of variences that a file can be set up in this regard seconded by
Mr. Aliment and carried.
Mr. Ives reported for the Schools. Mr. Hamilton reported for the License Committee,
Mr. Hamilton moved that Council accept and approve the current list of business
licenses, seconded by Mr. Aliment and carried.
Mr. Doyle reported for Metro.
After a brief discussion N'. Hamiltom moved that council approve the pay period for
City Employee's to be the 1st and 15th of each month, this seconded by Mr. Bowen
and carried
A complaint was received on the litter and rubbage on the property on 149th S.
Ives was authorized to write a letter to Mr. John Dobson in this regard,
as he is a representive of the Ren Ten Company.
There being no further business for discussion the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
LT L BALK, CITY CLERK
January 6, 1964 (Con'T)
MAYOR, JOHN B. STRANDER