HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-04-20 Regular MinutesThe regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by the Mayor,
John B. Strander at 8:00 P.M. Councilmen present were Stan Minkler, A.G. Radford,
E.W. Ives, Richard Bowen, Robert B. Anderson and Dwight Gardner.
First order of business was the reading of the minutes of the April 6th meeting
the nthiUi s were approved, with the addition of street referred to 57th Avenue S.
this in conjunction with the South Center Corporation.
Mr. Minkler moved that all bills approved by the finance committee be allowed and
warrants drawn for their respective amounts, s econded by Mr. Bowen and carried.
The Treasurers report was placed on file.
The Public hearing in connection with the May Street vacation was held at this time. j
Mr. Ives speaking for the Street committee stated that the freeway would take about
200 feet of this street and he could see no reason why the city should not grant
the vacation for the remaining portion. Mr. Ives moved that courcil approve this
vacation seconded by Mr. Anderson INXXXXIMIKKI. Mr. Madden appeared and petitioned
in behalf of the vacation. A discussion followed, resulting in the withdrawal of
the motion and the second. this hearing was tabled til May 4, 1964.
Mr. Bowen read a letter from Board of County Commissioners this in regard to the
recent request for a waiver of the Review Board, The board stated that the request
could not be granted at this time, because X the board had received a receipt of protest
from interested property owners in the vacinity of the proposed annexation.
Mir. Douglas Felker spoke in regard of this annexation, stating that if this could be
tabled til the meeting of May 4, 1964 he was sure that a lot of the objections could
be cleared up and withdrawn. Mr. Bentler speaking against the proposed annexation 10
stated that he had heard from reliable sources that an apartment building was to be
erected on the site, thereby ruining the view of the valley.
Mr. Hodge stated that of todate no word has come from Hanson Construction in regard to
their intentions on finishing their portion of work on I,.I.n. 5 The deadline line
being April 24, 1964.
Mr. Zepp spoke to council in regard to the customers in water district 35.
Mr. Minkler stated that the newly laid water line was laid efficently, ouickly with
the mimimun amount of trouble for property owners involved.
Mayor Strander read a letter from the P€NKYK secretary of the Planning Commission,
this in regard to the Harold Reslock property, this in part stated that the ,x5_u
for a triplex dwelling was refused by the Planning Commission. Mr. Murray Mc�
attorney for Mr. heslock read a letter in Per. Reslock's behalf. Mr. J'�cC listed
several ways this problem could beresolved. Mr. Hodge recommended that a one year
varience could be granted. Mr. Anderson spoke concerning the plumbing on the build-
ing perk tests, permits and soforth. Discussion followed. Mr. Anderson moved that
a varience be granted with the stipulation that if zoning be changed entire cost be
borne by the owner, Mr. Reslock. Mr. MK Minkler spoke against this motion, as
their was no second to the motion Mr. Minkler moved that the recommendations of
the Planning Commission be upheld by the council, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried.
the vote was as follows: Those in favor of motion were, Councilman Gardner, Bowen,
Ives Minkler. Those apposed were Councilman Radford Anderson.
Mr. Hodge spoke to council in regard to the damage to ours roads, this in conjunction
with Boulevard Excavating Company. The Insurance Company for Boulevard Excavating
denied our claim as it was presented. Mr. Hodge recommended that legal proceedings
be started at once. Mr. Anderson moved that the attorney proceed to collect damages
in the amount of $8000.00 from Boulevard Excavating Company, seconded by Mr. Minkler
and carried. Mr. Zepp stated that the road was in good condition prior to their usage
as a halj roa Normal traffic would not have damaged it to this extent. No effort was
made to 'this road during the time of haul.
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Mr. Reed read resolution t! 171 beginning an L.I.n. for a water line in the Northern
part, of Tukwila. Mr. Ives moved that council accept this resolution for L.T. n seconded
by Mr. Bowen and carried.
The Lindsey matter. postponed from the meeting of April 6, 1964 was brought to council
at this time. The License Committee stated that after a full inspection they were
satisfied as to how the property was cleaned up, that no visible sign of business
could be seen from the Street. The Committee agreed that if it would work no hardship
to the neighbors a varience could be granted to park a 1 ton truck at the end of
59th Avenue. Mr. Barnhard, Mr. Finkas Mrs 'Davis spoke on the xxxxlmftnit
mond Mr. Radford moved that Mr. Lindsey be granted a business license to maintain
an office in his home, with special permission granted to park the 1 ton truck on 59th
this to be on a yearly basis., seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried.
Mr. Zepp was instructed to have Mr. Hodge draft a resolution on sigae, load limits, etc.
on our State Highways in the City.
Mayor Strander spoke on the Interurban right. of way. Mr. Reed was instructed to
make a cusory inspection in this regard, checking all drive ways to Contact
Puget Power and Seattle City Light for easements for 60 foot right of ways.
CURRENT BILLS APPROVED ARE AS FOLLOWS:
CURRENT EXPENSE Warrant 8362 8375 696.33
STREET EXPENSE 11 6451 6457 231.10
WATER EXPENSE 6046 6050 10,664J5
SEWER EXPENSE 196 197 32.
PAYROLL 154- 166 2,448.41
Meeting adjourned til May 4, 1964
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LILL N BALK, CITY CLERK
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April 20, 1964(con't)
MAYOR, JOHN" B. STRANDER