HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-05-04 Regular MinutesCURRENT EXPENSE Warrant 8376 8404
PAYROLL It 167 182
STREET rr r 6458 6464
WATER ft 6051 6063
SEWER 198 200
May 4, 1964
The 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 A. Bowen, C.T. Baker, Robert R. Anderson,
and Dwight Gardner.
First order of business was the reading of the minutes of the April 20th meeting
The 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. Ives and carried.
$2,489.79
2,606.34
617.05
22,489.89
86.55
The Water report was read and placed on file.
Mr. Zepp reported on the building permits issued in the month of. April.
The Public Hearing in regard to a Street vacation (May Street) was held at this L
time. Mr. Radford reported on his findings in this concern. Mr. Radford moved
that council approve this vacation, except for the portion which lies in the path
of the freeway. After a brief discussion with the property owner Mr. Madden)
it was moved and seconded by Mr.Bowen that council accept this vacation
motion carried.
The Public Hearing in regard to annexation of certain property adjacent to the
present city limits was discussed at this time with council. As there was
objections from the adjoining property owners, this hearing will he held over
til May 18, 1964
Sanitation Committee. Mr. Anderson. Mr. Reed stated that the repair of the roads
will be started at onee, getting all the restoration work finished up before the
new work on sewers is started.
Police Department. Mr. binkler. Chief Boze gave a report on the goings on in the
City Traffic in general is had due the construction work being done within the
City limits.
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Street Department report Mr. Radford. Mr. Zepp stated that the NIMIIIIKKEMINO
Orillia Bridge (180th) has been posted with 10 ton load limit signs. A resolution
in this regard has been drawn up, however Mr. Zepp stated that the King County
Flood Control is in the area doing rip -rap work on the Green River and it is
imperative that they have the use of this street. Mr. Minkler questioned Mr.
Hodge in regard to granting special permission Mr. Hodge read the above mentioned
resolution for discussion Mr. Hodge stated that the damage already done to the
bridge by Boulevard Excavating Company, should be repaired at onee, sueing for
damages later. It was suggested that pictures of the damage he taken as evidence.
Mr. Baker stated that the County should be allowed to use the bridge, leaving the
load limit signs as they stand., this motion seconded by Mr. Minkler and carried G
Mr. Hodge read Resolution 172 in regard to the load limits NrIMBI% AA emergency
clause was placed on the floor for discussion, this for County use only. It reads
as follows:
That an exception to the Resolution 172 be passed. An emergency exist and that
the King County Flood Control be granted permission to use the Orillia Bridge and
180th Street for their equipment for necessary improvement of the property adjoining
the green river, where rip rap repair is needed immediately. Mr. Bowen moved that
council accept this stipulation seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried.
Mr. Minkler reported for the Water Committee. Mr. Reed presented maps and drawings of
the proposed L.I.D. 8 this for a water lime on North interurban Avenue S. lU
This will come up for public hearing on Nay 18, 1964
Fire Department. Mr. Bowen stated that his committee met with Mr. Mankey of Pacific
Bell they are working on getting this siren system in working order.
Mr. Gardner reported for the Flood Control Committee. Mr. Gardner presented
to council copies of an agreement to be signed, this in regard to
dividing the zoning to East and West ponding will be done in the area this
being 154th South to south city limits.Mr. Gardner moved that council sign this
agreement seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried.
Annexation Committee. Mr. Bowen. Public hearing to be held on May 18th as previously
stated.
Public Buildings and Grounds. reported by Mr. Baker.
Mr. Ives reported for Parks and Beautification. Mr. Ives stated that Mr. Hoefling
has requested the use of the Tukwila Park from May 5 June 30th this for Fun Ball
and soforth. This was approved by council.
It was brought to the attention of the council the problem of wrecked cars and
soforth on property. Mr. Hodge was instructed to draft an Ordinance in this regard
defining junk, as to how much junk constitutes a junk yard.
Mr. Minkler reported for the Planning Commission. Mr. Minkier read the letter
received from the attorney wherin he advised the City to reject Mr. Reslock's
claim for damages Mr. Minkler moved that council approve this action, seconded
by Mr. Bowen and carried.
Mr. Ives reported for Schools. Mayor Strander stated that a tentative date has
been set for childrens day ast City Hall, this to be worked out with Mr. Snowden.
Mr. Ives reporting for the license Committee stated that an application for a
permit was received from a Mr. Larry Taylor, this in conjunction with selling
tip sheets to the race track patrons. The police Department was asked to check
this out, as it is a form of Peddling Business.
Mr. Gardner reported for the Metro Committee.
Mr. Hodge discussed the Hanson Construction Company with Council. Mayor Strander
set up a meeting with the Engineers, contractors and council for Wednesday Lay 5,
whereby all the problems can be worked out.
Mr. Ives speaking in regard to the Pacific Bell telephone company suggested
that Mr. Hayes relate his plans to council in regard to 147th street so thE.
council can act in regard to the requested vacation
Miss Hallowway questioned council in regard to sewers, hook up and charges
XXX Mr. Todd questioned the water rates in conjunction to the apartment. The
City Clerk was instructed to send a copy of the Ordinance in this regard.
There being no further business for discussion the meeting was sdjourned.
ATTEST:
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LILLIAN BALK, CITY CLERK
May 4, 1964 (Con't)
MAYOR, JOHN B. STRANBER