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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-03-15 Regular MinutesMarch 15, 1965 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. First order of business was the reading of the minutes of the March 1, 1965 meeting, the minutes were approved as corrected. 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. Mayor Strander introduced Mrs. Mabel Johnson to council. Mrs. Johnson will be covering the council meeting for the High Line Times. In Mrs. Thompson's absesse Mayor Strander commented on the Treasurer's Report. A Public Hearing in regard to a rezone of certain property from R -1 to R -4 was open to the public at this time. Mayor Strander read a statement received from Miss Helen Nelsen Secretary of the Planning Commission) regarding the Planning Commission's decision on this rezone, that being the Planning Commission denied the rezone. Mrs Lois Glyden spoke in regard to the rezone as not favorable for the area. Mr. Howard Hawley speaking in favor of the rezone, stated that it would add rather than detract to the neighborhood. Councilman Baker spoke in regard to the overall land usage stating that the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 0rd251) is subject to change. After a brief discussion by council Mr. Minkler moved that council approve the recommendation of the planning Commission, seconded by Mr. Radford and carried with Mr. Baker voting against this action. therefor the Public Hearing was closed. Mr. Anderson moved that the claim for damages brought against the City by a David Charleson be denied by council, seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mr. Minkler stated that he had received complaints on the dlc' Fowler residence as being a MK= nuisance. Mr. Anderson will check into this, reporting back at the council meeting of April 5, 1965. Mr. Bowen reported on a letter received from the Washington Survey Rating Bureau, this in regard to our present rate of in regard to the Fire Department. Mr. Bowen moved that council approve Mayor Strander to write the department a letter request- ing a new rate. The present rate is 8. Mr. Diehl spoke to council in regard to restoration in the sewer area. Mr. 'iehl stated that for the most part every thing is in fairly good condition. Paving and grading are needed in some areas but this will have to wait til weather permits. Mr. Diehl stated that the contractors in this XKINAK regard have received all of monies due them except the final payment which will not be paid until complete restoration is made. Mr. Diehl spoke to council in regard to some work that was done by Harstad Associates in regard to Tukwila Downs. After a brief discussion with council Mr. Anders9 moved that council approve the City Engineer to prepare necessary forms MAE Harstad mobalUXIIIKK can do storm work for Tukwila Tukwila Downs( re Robert L. Hudson) submitting aims to the City, this subject to the approval of bhe attorney, seconded by Mr. Baker and carried. Mrs. Flink questioned council as to the Zoning south Of 180th Street. This property is being used by the Valley Construction Co. for storage. Mr. Zepp will check into this, reporting back at the next council meeting. Mr. Ives read a letter received from Mr. J. L. Barnes in magrzA regard to the State Highway Department, in their proposal to pave a portion of 51st. This letter will be taken under advisement by the Street Department. The Street Department will meet with Mr. Zepp on Wednesday, March 17 at 6:00 P.M. to study this problem. Mrs. Mohr questioned Mr. Gardner of th Flood Control Committee as to what progress if any has been made in regard the property loss that was suffered due to the February floods Mr. Gardner stated that this was something above and beyond our control and help would have to come from the County and from Federal Aid. Council discussed the sewer line being above ground on 59th lax Place South. There being further business for discussion the meeting was adjourned. LID 8 Re. McLean Company LID 9 Re. McLean Company ATTEST: ,(L c-. LILLTAN BALK, CITY CLERK The bills approved by the Finance Committee are as follows: CURRENT EXPENSE FUND Warrant 8832- 8860 STREET EXPENSE 65- 6588 WATER EwENSE it 6157 SEWER EXPENSE 232 233 WATER SEWER CONSTRUCTION 72- 74 March 15, 1965 (Con't) $2409.26 1293.92 99.91 310.92 608.97 152.40 975.40 295 MAYOR, JOHN B. STRANDER