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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-04-06 Regular MinutesPAvROLL FUND April 6, 1964 The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by the Mayor, John B. Strander at 8:00P.M. Councilmen present were Stan Twinkler, 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 March 16th meeting. Minutes 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. Bowen and carried. They are as follows: CURRENT EXPENSE FUND warrant 8317 8361 STREET EXPT'NSE FUND 6439 6450 WATER EXPENSE FUND 6040 6045 SEWER EXPENSE FUND 193 195 WATER SEWER CONSTRtUCTION FUND 1963 $5,002.01 1,276.59 780 .02 121.70 29.12 L.I.D 5 Southwick, Campbell Waterman Re: Hullin, Ehrlichman Carroll Roberts 590.00 L.I.D. 6 Southwick, Campbell Waterman Re: Hullin, Thrlichmen Carroll Roberts 100.00 warrant 140 153 2,533.33 Mr. Radford reported for the Street Committee. Mr. Radford stated that Renton and Tukwila will jointly pay for repairs to the east approach of the orilla bridge. Mr. Zepp is in the process of collecting for damages of the remainder of the Bridge from Blvd. Excavating Company. Mr. Zepp gave the building report on permits issued in the month of March. Mr. Ives stated that he is continuing to work with the telephone Company in regard to the underground line. It will be necessary for the telephone Company to obtain easements. Mr. Ives moved that council grant permission to the telephone company for the easements, this being at 59thAvenuet on 147th street ending at Interurban Ave. seconded by Mr. Aliment and carried. Mr. Minkler reported for the Hater Department. Mr. Minkler stated that water district 71 75 is being cut up. District i75 will Give 17 customers to Tukwila including pipe and soforth. Mr. Aliment stated that Mr. Tongue of stater District 35 wants to annex the Golf Course into their water system, this would also in- clude the Rendering Works. Before any action is taken "r. Kinkier suggested that the water committee should meet with the Foster Water District. Mr. Zepp was instructed to advise Tyr. Tongue to halt all procedures in this regard until he confers with the City. Mr. Aliment stated that the Ford Truck was out about $200.00 in repair. Mr. Minkler reported or the Police 'department April 3, 1964 Jack Smith the new patrolman) Mr. Doyle reported for Flood Control. Mr. Bowen reported on Public Buildings Grounds. Lumber and paint was purchased to repair the buildings. Mr. Minkler reporting for the Planning Commission stated that the commission has approved the plans of the Parke Davis Company. Mr. Ives report on Schools. The recreation facilities, tennis courtand Football field are nearing completion. Mr. Hamilton reported for the License Committee. r. Doyle reported for Metro. Mr. Radford reported on the Lindsey property. Mr. Lindsey has applied for a business license The new license committee will make an inspection before a license is issued. After a brief discussion thin matter was tabled til later. of service and that it would cost Mr. Hamilton reported for the Sanitation Committee. Mr. Aliment reported for the Fire Department. The Fire Department intertained about 360 children on Easter Sunday with the annual Caster egg hunt. Chief Boze stated that as of is on duty with the City. 209 Mayor Strander proceeded with the swearing in of the Lew council and Treasurer. Mayor Strander administered the oath of Office to Mabel J. Thompson the City Treasurer. Richard A. Bowen, Dwight Gardner, Robert B. Anderson C.T. Baker were given the oath of office as new councilmen. Mayor Stranger presented each of the new council a badgeof office. Mayor Strander called a five minute recess at this time. The new council introduced their wifes and family at this time. The new committee heads were given by Mayor Strander at this time. they are as follows: FINANCE: President of the Council, Chm. Full Council STRiod; Chm. Ives Gardner WATER, Minkler, Chm. Radford Abderson SANITATION, Anderson, Chm. Radford Bowen FIRE DEPARTMENT, Bowen, Chm. Minkler Baker POLICE DEPARTMENT, Minkler, Chm. Bowen Ives FLOOD CONTROL, Gardner, Chm. Radford, Ives ATTE" LI IAN BALK, CITY CLERK Public Bldgs Grounds, Baker Chm. Ive4, Radford Parks, Beautification 7 .t c., Ives, Chm. Bowen Rr Baker Planning Commission, Finkler, Chm. Radford Bowen Schools, Ives, Chm. Bowen Baker Licenses, Ives, Chm. I nkler Bowen Metro, Gardner, Chm. Bowen Radford Annexation, Bowen, Chm. Anderson Gardner April 6, 1964 Gon't Mir. Ives moved that Stan Minkler be elected as council president, seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Mayor Strander stated thA he would like to appoint ?Ir. Ives, Mrs. Drew and Mrs Eastwood to anthother term on the Park Board. Mr. Minkler moved that council approve the Mayor's recommendation seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Mr. Marvin Boys of the South Center Corporation presented to council a map and agreement in conjunction with the upgarding of streets in th= >outhCenter area This upgrading to he done by South Center and the State Highway. Mayor Strander read the agreement to council as Mr. Boys pointed out the areas on the map. The City of Tukwila will gain 4 2 lane paved streets at no cost to the city. Mr. Minkler moved that council approve this plan seconded by Fr. Ives and carried. The Parke Davis plans were presented to council at this time. After a brief discussion Mr. Baker stated that as long as this plan was approved by the Planning Commission the council should approve Mr. Bowen moved that council accept the Parke Davis plans with the Stipulation of out going doors for fire. seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. The Lindsey property was discussed with council. Mr. Anderson moved that this be placed in the hands of the license committee, with fr. Radford acting as adviser seconded by Mr. Baker and carried. Er. Ives stated that the southcpntral school district is sponsering a breakfast from 7:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. .on Sunday April 12, 1964. Mr. Mettler discussed his claim for damages with the City. Mr. need will confer with Mr. Mettler in this regard. Mr. Aliment stated that bids for insuranace coverage should be let, as the cost has exceed $2,000.00 dollars. This to be taken up with the insurance Committee. Mr. Reed stated that after the finalization of the agreement with South Center (streets, a water line will be forthcoming. It was noted at this time that the new water line will be in operation in a few days. Mr. Minkler stated that a conference should be held with the contractor the Eng- ineer in regard to the restoration of the streets. Mr. Reed stated that the restor- ation work would being April 13, 1964. Mr. hadford speaking in regard to the property line on the Herkle property stated that there was a question as to where the line started. will be taken up by the Engineer. Meeeting was adjourned til April 20, 1964. 211 i MAYOR, JOHN B. STRANT7R,