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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-11-02 Regular MinutesNovember 2, 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 B. Anderson. The first order of business was the reading of the minutes of the October 19th meeting, the minutes were approved as read. Mr. Minkler moved that council hold up on any payments to Harstad's until such time satisfactory progress is shown in regard to the sewer project. In conjunction with the new sidewalk being put in on Interurban Avenue, a bill was received from a Mr. Hughs in regard to loss of work and business to the Flying "A" service station. This should be de- ducted from the Hanson Contract. Mr. Minkler moved that all other bills be approve ed, seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. They are as follows: CURRENT EXPENSE FUND STREET EXPENSE FUND WATER EXPENSE FUND WATER SEWER CONSTRUC WATER SEWRR CONSTRUC PAYROLL FUND Warrant 8630- 8654 Warrant 6523- 6526 Warrant 6126- 6127 TION FUND re: L.I.D. 5 Warrant 333 348 The Water report was read and placed on file. $2,767.95 226.81 1,426.40 2,698.99 The report on building permits issued in the month of October was presented to council at this time. Mr. Radford speaking for the Street Committee stated that a letter received from Judge Phillips and other families in the area of 65th and 154th street stated that the traffic pattern should be changed as the only acess to their respective properties was to cross a double yellow marker painted on the road- way, which is illegal. After a brief discussion with council it was suggested Mr. Radford along with Chief Boze meet with the State Highway Engineers to clear this matter up. Mr. Minkler reporting for the Water Committee stated that L.I.D. was ready to go. Coluccio Construction will be the contractor. Mr. Anderson reported for the Sanitation Committee. The sewer project along Interurban Avenue North is completed, with the Val Vue sewer portion should be completed shortly. A side sewer ordinance in regard to rules and regulation of installation will be prepared for the next council meeting. Mr. Bowen reporting for the Fire Department stated that Mrs. Frey has offered her resignation effective January 1, 1965, as there is no one available to take this over, the fire department is in the process of dealing with the Buyien Fire Department They will take all calls for Tukwila with no charge. There will be the cost of a pletron system and soforth, but on the removal of the phone from the Frey residence also the saving of the fee to Mrs. Frey this should be a savings to the City. Mr. Bowen moved that council concur with this change, sec- onded by Mr. Ives and carried. Police Committee Mr. Minkler. Chief Boze reported on the activities in the City in the Month of October. Mr. Gardner reported for the Flood Control Committee He stated that a very informative meeting was held in Everett on October 22nd which he attended. Mr. Ives reporting for the Park Committee stated that all the temporary san -cans have been removed for the season. The Park Committee is looking for a place to store the picnic tables for the winter. This to be checked out with Mr. Zepp. 251 Mrs. Flink discussed the open ditch that the State Highway Department is proposing to put in in the area of 57th and 180th streets. Mr. Gardner will contact Mr. Alexander for more information in this regard. Mr. Bowen reported for annexation. Mr. Baker reporting for public buildings and grounds stated that a new gas heater will be installed in the Clerk's office at a cost of $420.00 this will free the heater being used now for the shop. Mr. Baker moved that bids for gasoline for the year 1965 be opened at the meeting, of December 21, 1964, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. The City Clerk was instructed to place a call for bids in the Record Chronicle. Mr. Ives reported for the License Committee. November 2, 19E con't) Mr. Minkler reporting for the Planning Commission stated that a proposed minim ;plat standard Ordinance has been turned over to the Attorney for drafting. Mr. Ives reporting for the School committee stated that the new stadium at th school is being well filled for the home games. Council received a thank you note from the Peterson family in regard to the recent death of their daughters. Mayor Strander spoke to council about new lights being installed on the west valley road, with Renton, Kent and Tukwila all sharing in this project. New lights at the Renton junction was also discussed with council at this time. Mayor Strander publically thanked Mr. Zubrod of the Record Chronicle for his kind consideration to the city in his position with the Record Chronicle. Mr. Zubrod is leaving that firm and will no longer be dealing with the City. Mr. de o made note and e women who worked on the Air Pdlution committee in the week of October 26, 1964. .:b H:• ••Y. C:p;I; 1.40 G•:1( bi.,( %.4.A.•(•9F••.(.a.-b• •.a• .;l •r 4 1,4:11..• The water line (L.I.D. 9) was discussed with council, a sample of the water has been sent in for inspection. The Tukwila Downs problem of drainage was discussed at length with council. Mr. Radford spoke to council in regard to the widening of 58th Avenue from 144th to 147th this to be paid for from the 2 cent gas tax fund. Mr. Minkler moved that Mr. Radford proceed with this project, seconded by Mr. Ives and carried. There being no further business for discussion the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: LIL IAN BALK, CLERK 201 MAYOR, JOHN B. STRANDER