HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-03-02 Regular MinutesMr. Aliment reported for the Fire Department. The annual Easter Egg hunt will be
staged for the Tukwila Children in Tukwila Park on Sunday March 29th. The new garage
for the fire Department is nearly completed.
March 2, 1964
The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by the Iayor,
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, Richard A. Bowen and Bill Aliment.
First order of business was the reading of the minutes of the February 17th meeting,
which were approved as read. Mr. Minkler moved that all bills approved by the
finance committee be allowed and warrants drawn for their respective amounts, seconded
by Mr. Aliment and carried.
The water report was read and placed on file.
A public hearing in regard to the Water Relocation was held at this time. Mr. Reed
of Harstad Associates pointed out on the map the area affected by this relocation,
as there were no protest in this regard Mr. Hodge read the resolution 170 relating
to this relocation. Mr. Ives moved that council accept this resolution as read, seconded
by Mr. Doyle and carried.
Committee reports were given at this time
Mr. Ives reporting for the Street Department stated that the street committee at this
time has not been able to contact Mr. Madden in regard to the street vacation on 43rd
Avenue, this to be continued.
Mr. Ives also stated that the telephone line on the property on 147th street is
definitely in error, a work will be set up with the council and the land surveyor, where
by this situation can be resolved.
It was brought to the attention of the council that the heavy traffic over 180th street
is ruining the road, council was assured that the contractor will repair this.
Mr. Hamilton reporting for the sanitation Committee stated that the Ordinance re-
lating to rats and garbage will be ready for the meeting of March 16, th. Mr. Diehl
of Harstad Associates stated that the sewer construction will resume shortly, and that
hook up will be possible by early fall.
Police Department report Chief Bose stated that the new police car has arrived and is ii
service. It was al.3o pointed out at this time that the Police Department will be on the
Valley Band and not the Sheriff's Patrol, any one needing assistance should all Renton
or Kent, this will give the City of Tukwila better and faster service.
Mr. Doyle had nothing to report on Flood Control.
Mr. Bowen reported on Public Buildings and Grounds. Bowen spoke to council in regard
to a safe for City Hall records and soforth. A safe has been purchased for the sum
of 490.00 (this includes a separate safe compartment for monies) it will cost a
small fee to have same delivered.
Mr. Ives speaking for the Parks and Beautification Committee stated that the planter
boxes along Interurban Ave. will be rejuvenated.
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Planning Commission report was given by Mr. Minkler
Mr. Zepp reported to building permits issued for the month of February.
School Committee report was given by Mr. Ives. property south of the existing building
has been purchased for expansion.
Mr. Hamilton reported for the License Committee. An application for a business license
was reviewed by council, this in regard to A.L. Rogers for operations as Campers Inc,
and Alaskan Campers. This license was approved by council. j..
Mr. Zepp read a report on the Lindse* proposition. Mr. Hamilton moved that council
instruct the attorney to enforce the' City Ordinances, s econded by Mr. Doyle. Mr. Radford
stated that an on site inspection be made before we proceed. Mr. Hamilton withdrew his
motion in this regard and Mr. Doyle withdrew the second. Mr. Aliment moved that Mr.
Radford with his committee make this inspection to report back at the meeting of March
16th this seconded by Mr. Minkler and carried.
Mr. Hodge read a letter received from the King County Commissioners in
the legal discription of the portion of land which is to be annexed to
there seems to be a error in the discription, therefore this will have
redrawn and presented at a later date.
Mr. Hodge spoke in regard to the Water relocation. All easements have been signed and
money collected contract has been signed so O.R. Alia Inc. will be notified that
that work can proceed at once. This to be completed in approximately ten days or two
weeks.
Mr. Reed stated that an inspection was made on the Mettler property in regard to a
claim for damages. A complete report will be prepared in this regard.
Mr. Doyle had nothing to report for Metro. Mr. Doyle stated that the phone company
when putting in underground line on the Shultz property left axpaixxxf some excess
which he feels should be taken care of, the phone will be notified in this regard.
Mr. Ives stated that Mr. Regal approached him in regard to an abandoned building
on 56th Avenue, which is a danger to children plying in the area, it also is a
rodent attraction. The owner of said property will be contacted in this regard.
Mayor Strander present Jerry Hamilton a congratulatory card from council, this in
regard to his forthcoming marr'f;age.
Candidates in the coming election introduced themselves to the audience.
The meeting was adjourned at 9.20 P.M.
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WATER EXPENSE FUND
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ATTEST:
LILLIiN BALK, CITY CLERK
Warrant 8 259 8280
:arrant 6426 6429
IF II 6026 6032
188 189
114 126
March 2, 1964 (Conit)
2,523.83
197.52
1,297.09
532.40
2,262.74
628.57
747.00
1,366.54
regard to
the City
to
MAYOR, JOHN B. STRANDER