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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-09-07 Regular MinutesSeptember 7, 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 August 16th meeting, the minutes were approved as read. Mr. Minkler moved that all the bills approved by the finance committee be allowed with warrants drawn for their respective amounts, seconded by Mr. Ives and carried. Mr. Zepp reported on the Building permits issued in the month of August. Mr. Radford reported for the Street Committee stating that Rainier Asphalt Paving will proceed with the work on Project 3. In regard to project 4 Mr. Radford stated that the S.W. Barlow's did not agree with the conditions set forth in the quit claim deed, therefore this will have to be turned over to the attorney for further action, this action seconded by Mr. Minkler and carried. Mr. Radford moved that Ordinance 436 regarding the updating of the street program be placed on it's second reading, Mr. Zepp pointed out that a complete!`' resume must accompany this ordinance along with a map of the area, this to be recorded, this motion was seconded by Mr. Ives and carried. Mr. Bowen moved that Ordinance 436 be placed on its third and final reading for passage, seconded by Mr. Ives and carried. Mr. Anderson reported for the Sanitation committee a discussion on the covering of a certain portion of elevated sewer line was held at this time, this to be checked into with the attorney. Mayor Strander commented on the recent ceromonies held at the Tukwila Renton Interchange opening and all the interested Tukwila citizens that were able to attend. Mr. Minkler reported for the Water committee. Mr. Zepp stated that a big leak had been repaired across the river. Mr. Bowen reported for the annexation committee. Mr. Baker reported on Public buildings and grounds Mr. Bowen speaking for the Fire Department stated that Mr. Donald Leahy had recent- ly submitted his resignation to the department, this after 19 years of faithful service. Mr. Bowen moved that council approve a letter of commendation to Mr. Leahy, this to presented at a Fire Department picnic to be held on Sunday September the 12th, seconded by Mr. Minkler and carried. 57th avenue south was discussed with council as to the feasibilty of getting the road brought up to standard for use in an emergency such as fire and soforth. Mr. Zepp stated that at such time the construction work is completed the road will be brought up to grade. Mr. Minkler reported for the Police Committee. Mr Boze gave a brief report on the activities in the past month. Chief Boze stated that with the two cars a total of 5,480 miles had been logged. Mr. Gardner speaking for the Flood Control committee stated that the County -City rip rapping has not as yet been started. Mr. Gardner read a letter from a recent meeting of the Flood Control Mr. Ken Fujiki and Warren Gray of Hill Ingman Engineers were in attendance at ►L council and presented the plans (preliminary) It was moved by Mr. Anderson that that the Engineers call for bids in this regard, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Mettler stated that he and Mrs Mettler were in agreement with the recent survey made by Lenard I. Schroeter, and will go along with the easement line. Mr. Lutes will be contacted in the near future: on this matter. Mr. Ives speaking for the Park Department stated that there was a lot of activity in the Park this summer, and added improvements are anticipated for the coming year. Mr. Minkler speaking for the Planning Commission read a letter wherein the Planning commission recommended a rezone of certain property from R -3 to R.M.H. this request was received from a Robert Lunning. Mr. Minkler moved that council accept this recommendation seconded by Mr. Ives and carried. Mr. Minkler moved that October 4 be set as the date for a public hearing in this regard, seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. It was noted at this time that a public hearing will be held on September 20, this in regard to a request of a vacation of plat. Mr. Ives reported for the School committee. Mr. Ives reported on Licenses. Mr. Gardner reported forMetro. Mayor Strander present the preliminary budget to council at this time. The repair of certain streets within the area was discussed with council, a certian portion of street, where tile had been placed is in need of more fill, this will be checked into at once. As many streets as possible will also be striped. The Current bills are as follows: CURRENT EXPENSE FUND Warrant 9056 9105 4,800.58 STREET EXPENSE FUND 6665 6676 1,363.16 W_TER EXPENSE FUND 6201 6209 2,229.50 SEWER EXPENSE FUND It 1 279 287 480.39 PAYROLL FUND 618 632 2 ,807.77 Meeting adjourned. ATTEST: L LI IAN BALK, ULERK MAYOR, JOHN B. STRANDER 37 September 7, 1965 (co/lit)