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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-10-04 Regular MinutesThe regular meeting of the Tukwila City council was called to order by the Mayor, John B. Strander at 8:00 P.M. Councilman present were Stan Minkler, E.W Ives, Richard A. Bowen, Dwight R. Gardner, C.T. Baker and Holbert B. Anderson.' Also in attendance was ex- mayor Baker. First order of business was the reading of the minutes of the oeptemmer 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 meeting was open for a public hearing at this time, this in regard to the rezoning of Tracts 9 10 of Seattle Land Company's 5 acres tracts from R -3 to R.M.H. Mr. Minkler read a letter received from the Planning Commission where in they moved epp'oval be given in this rezone. Mr. Graydon Smith speaking in regard to this rezone, stated that land aquisition for the improvement of the existing 30 foot right of way should be instigated at this time. This was discussed at length with council. Mr. Anderson moved that this public hearing be closed, as there was no objections to the rezone, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. This to be discussed further at the meeting of October 18, 1965 Mr. Zepp gave a report on the building permits issued in the month of September. Mr. Minkler reported the water committee. Mr. Zepp spoke in regard. to the loweW o.,some water lines across the river, for construction purposes.A6!it stands now the supply of water isn't adequate new, says Mr. Zepp. r. ft IP g 'X h OCTOBER 4, 1965 t.. •L! 1 :t: t* •Pt it11.1 _r.t11.t■cPk c'CW •E,•lh :e a4 'I. -II A'r-t' Irt•i*•. t: ciil_ *•tpt EttaittClaXIEECOZtadalCIMIXXXXEMC Mr. Anderson speaking for the Sanitation Committee stated that all sewer patrons should be requestedtohook up now as the one year period is up. 41 Mr. Bowen reported for the Fire Department, stating that the men have been working on the trucks and equipment. Mr. Minkler reported for the Police Department. Stating that our local boys have been flagging in the area T'r. Wiseman questioned council as to when street will be resurfaced. Mr. Zepp stated that this will probably come when the freeway is scheduled for opening Mr. Gardner speaking for the Flood Control Committee stated that a lot of work has been done on the river banks north of the City Mr. Hill spoke to council in regard to the bid opening of the Storm Drainage program A verbal agreement was given council by Mr. Mettler as to the easement needed in that regard. Mr. Mettler stated that he was in agreement with the easement line. Mr'. Hill stated that the bid received from Digman and Turner for $33,338.00 was the apparent low bidder. After a brief discussion by council Mr. Anderson moved that this bid be accepted, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. At this time a representative of Digman and Turner spoke in regard to this bid stating that they inadvertently omitted a few itemoin there bid therefore they were about 8,000.00 low and that it would be impossible for them to do the project at the bid price. Therefore Digman and Turner formally rejected the bid. Mr. Anderson moved that council accept the bid of Western Pipe, due to Digman and Turner's rejection, seconded by T'fr. Ives and carried. The bid from Western Pipe was in the amount of `45,424.00 Mr. Mettler pointed out that the ten foot easement will be granted if the 5 feet can not beg/Alien/ from the other side Mr. Bowen reporter for the Annexation Committee. Mr. Baker reported for the Buildings and Grounds committee Mr. Ives reported for the Park Department. Mayor Strander presented an Ordinance to council, this in regard to the rezone of certain properties within the boundaries of the local improvement district 5 this would rezone property from R -1 -7.2 to R -1 -9.6 Mr. Ives moved that Ordinance #438 be placed on its first reading, seconded by Mr. Minkler and carried. Mr. Ives moved that Ordinance 438 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Anderson moved that Ordinance 438 be placed on its third and final reading for passage, seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mr. Minkler read a letter received from the Planning Commission. Whereby the Planning Commission approved granting a varience in regard to a cabinet shop in the old bakery building. Mr. Minkler moved that council accept this recommendation of the Planning Commission Mr. Hodge stated that this particular matter regarding a varience must come up for public hearing with a filing fee before this can be acted on, therefore the above motion was cannceled. It was also noted that a signed petition of property owners must accompany this request. Mr. Ives reported on the School Committee. Mr. Ives reported for the license committee. Mr. Gardner reported for Metro. Mayor Strander presented former Mayor Baker to council at this time. Mayor Strander stated that he wanted former mayor Baker to sit in with the present council this evening, as it was time to pass the budget for 1966. All of the gains that the City of Tukwila is realizing at this time, is because of all the efforts and hard work set forth by mayor Baker Mr. Bowen moved that Ordinance 439 relating to the 66' budget be placed on its first reading, seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Mr. Baker moved that Ordinance 439 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Ives moved that Ordinance 439 be placed on its third and final reading for passage seconded by Mr. Baker and carried. Mr. Baker spoke to council in regard to the 1966 budget. He offered congratulation to council on their progress and stated that he was very proud to be a part of Tukwila. Mr. Baker also noted that in 1947 when he became mayor of Tukwila the budget was set 1t 12,000.00 Ordinance 440 was presented to council at this time, this in regard to the fixed amounts of taxation for the coming year. Mr. Anderson moved that Ordinance 440 be placed on its first reading, seconded by Mr. Baker and carried. Mr. Baker moved that Ordinance 440 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Mr. Bowen moved that Ordinance 440 be placed on its third and final reading for passage, seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Fire Chief Traynor questioned council as to the feasibilty of having a paid fire department. It was noted that this should be forth coming with in the next 2 or 3 years. There be no further business for discussion the meeting was adjourned. The bills approved for payment are as follows: CURRENT EXPENSE FUND /109 9140 $1,438.75 STR1ET EXPENSE FUND 6678 6686 $19.5 WATER EXPENSE FUND 6211 6217 1,541.42 SEWER EXPENSE FUND 289 294 312.04 Meeting adjourned ATTEST: October 4, 1965 (Con't) LILLIAN BALK, CLERK MAYOR, JOHN B. S TRANDER 43