HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-06-01 Regular MinutesJune 1, 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, Dwight R. Gardner, C.T. Baker and Robert R. Anderson.
First order of business was the reading of the minutes of the May 18th 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.
CURRENT EXPENSE FUND Warrant 8428 8457
STREET EXPENSE FUND 6472 6474
WATER EXPENSE FUND 6070 6072
PAYROLL FUND 194 206
WATER SEWER CONSTRUCTION FD 1963
L.I.D. 5 Southwick, Campbell Waterman
Hullin, Ehrlichman, Harstad easements to Moore& Schankel
The water report was read and placed on file.
Mayor Strander speaking in regard to a proposed Public Hearing for annexation,
stated that Mr. Ames requested th petition be withdrawn, therefore the public
hearing was cancelled.
Mr. Zepp reported on Building permits issued in the month of May.
Mr. Radford reported for the Street Committee. Mr.
Bridge has been repaired, the ten ton load limit is
Mr. Hodge, City attorney, stated that everything is
concerning Boulevard Excavating Company.
Mr. Bowen gave a report on Annexation Committee.
18,708.83
1,052.21
3,126.68
2,516.23
206.60
2,450.00
Zepp stated that the Orillia
still in effeet.
proceedings with the claim
Mr. Minkler reporting for the Water Committee spoke with the Engineers regarding
L.I.D. 8 Mr. Diehl stated that easement applications have been made, an ordin-
ance ordering the improvement and type of payment has b-en drawn up. Mr. Bowen
moved that Ordinance 399 relating to the above mentioned L.I.D 8. be placed on
its first reading, seconded by Mr. Minkler and carried. Mr. Ives moved that Ordinance
399 be placed on its seconded reading, seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried.
Mr. Ives moved that Ordinance 399 be placed on its third and final passage, seconded
by Mr. Baker and carried.
Mr. Anderson reported for the Sanitation Committee. Yr. Anderson spoke of a meeting with
Mr. Hanson in regard to the property in the area of Pamela Dr. Mr. Hanson will contact
the Flood Control in regard to rocking the river in that area- to avert erosion.
Mr. Anderson speaking in regard to the pressure line failure, moved that "Due to an
emergency existing, that the Engin eer be instructed to design the pressure line
replacement and that the costs therefore be charged to the M.& 0. fund of Puget
Western, also that the contract be negotiated, after a brief discussion as to the
legality of this procedure, this motion was seconded by Mr. Baker and carried.
Councilman Anderson will meet with Mr. Hodge and Mr. Diehl in this regard.
Mr. Bowen reported for the Fire Department. A bill received -3 from Petrolane
liquefied gas was discussed. A credit of $78.66 was given to the fire dept. due to
a faulty meter. This meter was replaced.
Mr. Minkler reported for the Police Committee. Chief Boze gave a brief resume' of
activities conducted over the past Holiday.
Mr. Gardner reported for the Flood Control Committee. A meeting in this regard was
held in Kent on the 20th day of May/ a meeting in this regard will be held on the
2nd of June in Council chambers.
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The buildings Grounds report was given by Mr. Baker, the driveway and parking area
will be graded and restored.
Mr. Bowen speaking in regard to a safe for the City Hall office stated that Mr. Ives
had one that he would deliver the cost to the City will be 100.00 dollars. h
Mr. Bowen moved that council accept this safe, seconded by Mr. Ives and carried.
Mr. Ives reported for the Park Beautification Committee. New picnic tables have
been ordered for the park. It was noted that the grass is in need of mowing.
Mr. Ives speaking in regard to the change in precincts as required by the Election
Department stated that a polling place will be established west of the freeway.
Precincts 1 2 will have boundary changes and precinct 3 will stay as is, this
then will conform to the Election Boards request.
Mr. Minkler reported for the Planning Commission. Mr. Donald Kitting was installed
as a new member. Mr. Minkler stated that a building permit received from the Joy
Manufacturing Company was denied, as it did not conform to the fire code, they will
return with a revision of plans.
Mr. Bowen reported on a meeting with the Valley Planning Commission Mr. Bowen
stated that a letter written by President Baker was acknowleged by Governer Rosselini
but a delay of three years is foreseen for the betterment of the highway between
Kent and Auburn, this will be worked on by all concerned.
Mr. Ives reported for the School Committee.
Mr. Ives reported for the License Committee.
Mr. Baker reported for Metro.
Mr. Hodge speaking in regard to a recent contract received from Puget Power, stated
that there were a few things that needed futher looking into, such as the rate and
maintanence. Mr. Hodge will write his recommendation to council in letter form,
returning the Contract.
Activity in regard to lower rates is being studied. in Renton, this is hoped to
include Tukwila.
Mayor Strander stated that he has received verbal agreement from Puget
Power and Seattle City Light to clean up the right of way on Interurban Avenue.
XI Ordinance 400 regarding a street vacation was discussed with council at this
time. Mr. Minkler moved that Ordinance 400 be placed on its first reading, seconded
by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Ives moved that Ordinance 400 be placed on its
second reading,secorided by Mr. Anderson and carried. Mr. Ives move d that Ordinance
400 he placed on its third and final reading for passage, seconded by Mr. Bowen and
carried.
Mr. Ives questioned Mr. Hodge as to the feasibilty of a sub- 'ivision ordinance.
it is necessary for the city to adopt such an Ordinance for the future development,
this perhaps could be adopted by reference of the County Code. This to be studied
by Mr. Hodge.
The meeting was adjouned at 9: 20 INK
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LILIIA BALK CITY CLERK
June 1, 1964 (Con't
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MAYOR, JOHN B. STRANDE1
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