HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-06-07 Regular MinutesJune 7, 1965
The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by the
Mayor, John B. Strander at 8:00P.M. Councilmen present were Stan Minkler,
A.G. Radford, E.W. Ives, Richard A. Bowen, T?wight R. Gardner, C.T. Raker and
Robert B. Anderson.
First order of business was the reading of the minutes of the May 17th meeting,
the minutes were approved as read. Mr. Minkler moved that all bills approved
by the finance committee be allowed with warrants drawn for their respective
amounts, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried.
The water report was read and placed on file.
At this time Mayor Strander introduced Mr. Paul J. McKay and Tyr. Bob Alexander
of the State Highway Department to council
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tr. McKay spoke to council in regard to the State Highways plans for this immediate
area. Mr. McKay stated that first priority was the Kent Bridge to Foster Golf
Course, this section should be completed by 1970.
Ecko Lake Green River interchange is next in order, with the Foster interchange
to Duwamish Bridge following shortly. As for work on Interurban Avenue south,Mr.
McKay stated that as of the present there is no money available. An estimated amount
of eight million dollars is needed and at the present time only 170 thousand is in
the Budget. Mr. McKay went on to say that the Longacres Cedar River bridge will
be open to traffic in late september of 1965. `.dith the Freeway from Midway to
Everett ready for travel by 1966.
In speaking of the freeway construction within the City of Tukwila Mr. Alexander
stated that three out of four bridges have been completed, weather has been a big
factor in their progress in 1965. they have about 4 million yards of dirt to move
which depends on the weather also. Mr. Alexander stated that an unforseen as kxx
problem has developed on the hill over 51st street in as much as arteian wells
have been uncovered. A retaining wall will be built and plans are being* made to
drill and cap these wells. an e timated 211 holes will be drilled and capped.
The paving and widening of 154 street will be completed this year with a pion of
of Macadam road being paved within the week: Mr. Alexander stated that he espically
appreciated the fine cooperation he has received from the City of Tukwila.
Mr. Zepp reported on building permits issued in the month of May.
Mr. Minkler speaking for the Water committee stated that a change of billing of
the water and sewer charges is being studied, that billing every other month. Also
combining of the water and sewer req.enue fund is under discussion.
Mr. Anderson reporting for the Sanitation committee read a letter received from Mr.
Carl A. Brewer, this in regard to the restoration work that is still unfinished on
his property. This to become a part of the minutes.
Mr. Bowen gave a brief report on the Fire Department.
Speaking for the Police Department, Chief Boze gave a report on the activies with-
in the City in the past month.
Mr. Gardner reported for the Flood Control Committee. Ir. Gardner stated that it
will be many years before this area will have any Flood Control work, therefore he
urged property owners to rip rap the river hanks.
Mr. Minkler speaking for the Planning Commission read a letter of the May 20th
meeting wherein the Planning commission approved the rezone of lots 1,2 and 3
block 15, Hillman's Seattle Garden tracts and the north 278 feet of tract 2 and tracts
22 and 23 Interurban Addition to Seattle from C -1 to C -2 Also discussed was the
rezone of Block 3 Gundakers Interurban addition to Seattle from R -1 to R -3
On council action the request from C -1 to C -2 was tabled for further discussion.
Mr. Minkler moved that a public hearing be set for July 6, 1965 in regard to the
changing of the Land use Plan to show Multiple family residence, seconded by Mr.
Anderson and carried. Mr. Minkler moved that a public hearing in regard to the
rezone from R -1 to R -3 be held all the same datg this seconded by Mr. Radford and
carried.
Mr. Ives speaking for the License committee stated that a license for the Sale of
Fire works within the City has been received. Mr. Ives moved that this license be
allowed, subject to all saftey percussions, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried.
The business license application received from a Ray Evans for a Welding Shop waE,
held up, until a further study could be made.
Resolution 182 was read at this time, this in regard to earthquake damage to
the lift Station. All the pertinent facts will be forwarded to the Engineer for
processing. This action moved and seconded by Mr. Anderson and Mr. Minkler.
Mr. Gardner reported for Metro.
Mr. Ives speaking in regard xtxtirdiackitacIK to the King County Fair, stated that he
has been unable to attend the meeting. Mr. Anderson will substitute for him in
this regard.
Following is alist of bills approved by the Finance Committee:
CURRENT EXPENSE FUND Warrant No. 8956 8979 898.35
STREET EXPENSE FUND 6621 6630 3,124.55
WATER EXPENSE FUND 6180 6183 469.36
SEWER EXPENSE FUND 254 264 1,480.55
WATER SEWER CONST FUNT) 78 8,449.83
PAYROLL 533 547 2,615.05
The meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST.
L- LILL N BALK, CLERK
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June 7, 1965 (Con't)
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MAYOR, JOHN B. STRANDER
City Of Tukwila
Dear Sirs;
Per your request as to what should be done to complete the
site of pump station on ITT property. Level and scarify ground.
where packed by heavy equipment complete air vents.
Request they be Mush with ground, if possible a Replace
2 survey monuments as per previous written request.
Please use lock on gate. T would prefer that equipment
not be driven on restored pasture.
According to my measurements, the plump station is. out
of easement by approximately 5 fe eta. An adjustment
should be made for this discrepancy. The power wires.
from Seattle City Light post in street„ pass over Mr.
Nettler'a property, this is against Seattle City Light
policy. Request power be brought in under ground as
originally stated by engineer.
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Respectively
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