HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-11-01 Regular MinutesNovember 1, 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 mut C.T. Baker
and Robert B. Anderson.
First order of business was the reading of the minutes of the October 18, 1965
meeting, the minutes were approved as read. Mr. Minkler moved that all bills
approved by the finance committee be allowed with warrants drawn for respective
amounts, seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried.
CURRENT EXPENSE FUND Warrant No.
STREET EXPENSE FUND Warrant No.
WATER EXPENSE FUND Warrant No.
SEWER EXPENSE FUND Warrant No.
Water Sewer Construction Fund
LID 5 McLean Company
Water Sewer re: Storm Drainage
91,3- 9179
6689 6693
6220 6225
295 305
1963
Project
$3,1733.18
639.14
1,791.05
2,587.62
11,885.26
41,368.87
5,880.23
The above bills approved for payment included a payment to Western Pipe
in conjunction to the Storm drainage program
Discussion of rezoning of property from R -3 to F.M.H. was discussed with
council, this to be tabled til a later debe. time,in the meeting.
The vacation of plat regarding the Mohr property was brought to council
attention at this time. Mr. Tongue representing his mother presented to
council an engineers drawing of the plat and the improvements made on
property showing that if Pamela Drive was vacated their property would
xmkxkm be cut off with no other access to same. As Mrs. Mohr was not in
attendance council chose to wait for a time in making a decision in this
regard.
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Mr. Radford reported for the Street Committee. Mr. Radford spoke of the
freeway crossing on 144th street, stating that he will look into the possibility
of having some type of screening over the walkway, this for protection of the
school children that were using this bridge. Mr. Minkler spoke in regard to the
road South 57th that is impassable at the present time. This road should be
open for emergency use at all time. for fire exit and soforth. This will be
looked into by Mr. Zepp.
Mr. Minkler reporting for the Water Committee stated that several leaks have
been repaired in the past week. It was discussed with council the possibility
of publishing in a local paper at which time water would be shut off, this
for the convenience of the water patrons in the area.
Mr. Bowen reporting for the Fire Department stated that a drive for daytime
volunteer firemen is on.
Mr. Minkler speaking for the Police Department stated that adequate lighting is
badly needed in the area of the Lonacres road where traffic goes from 4 lanes
narrowing down to 2 lanes. It was suggested that the neighboring cities be asked to
cooperate in getting a better lighting system for the West Valley Road.
It was also pointed out that the freeway construction has for the most part been
shut down for the winter, but the equipment is standing about unattended.
Mr. Gardner reported for the Flood Control Committee. Mr. Gardner stated that
Mr. Lutes mmaxidxxxMmkkimmx was presented with easement papers, for signature
whereby Mr. Mettler was to be contacted, however Mr. Mettler has not as of this
date been contacted by Mr. Lutes.
Mr. Bowen reported for the Annexation Committee.
Mr. Baker reported for Public Buildings and grounds.
Mr. Ives reported for the Park Board.
Mr. Minkler reported for the Planning Commission, reading a letter from the
Planning Commission giving there recommendation for approval of plans received
from the U and S Investment Company. A permit will be issued but no occupancy
until such time the landscaping plan is approved. These plans were presented
to council, whereby Mayor Strander stated that the council will now sit as the
Council section of the architectural control committee, at which time Mr. Zepp
explained the plan and application for building permit. Mr. Anderson moved that
council approve these plans in concurrance with the Planning Commission, seconded
by Mr. Minkler and carried.
Also discussed at this time was the rezone request received from the Planning
commission this in regard to the Sammamish Commerical Company, Inc. for
rezoning from R -A to C -M also a request from J.C. Penney Properties, Inc.,
Alstores R alty Corp., and Southcenter Corp. for rezoning from R -A to C -M.
Mr. Ives reported for the School Committee.
Mr. Ives speaking for the license committee stated that the kimma ordinance
pretaining to taxi cabs within the City of Tu' -cwila is ready for drafting.
Mr. Gardner reported for Metro.
Thediscussion of the request for rezoning of property from R -3 to R.V.H.
at Macadam road and 152nd street. It was discussed at length as to the feasibility
of widening the road to a 50 foot right of way and the methods n nring the
cost of such a project. The widening of side street is not a -Just ifiablenrotest
says Mr. Baker. Mr. Anderson moved that the rezone dfrom R -3 to R.MH. of lots
9 10 be granted suject to the upgrading at time of issuance of building permit
with instruction given to the attorney to draw up an Ordinance in this regard
152nd Street( Mr. Baker stated that if this stipulation remained he would have to
vote against this motion) The motion set forth by Mr. Anderson was seconded by
Mr. Ives. Motion carried with Mr. Baker voting against this action.
The subject of vacation of plat regarding the Mohr was brought on the floor
again, whereby Mr. Minkler moved that Mrs. Mohr's request be denied, mconded
by Mr. Baker and carried.
Mr. Bowen stated that more literature has been received from the Statewide
Retilement Plan, this to be reported on at the meeting of November 15, 1965.
Mr. Anderson speaking in regard to Air Pollution stating that the Green River
valley could become a trap for smog and etc. Each City town is requested to
include this in the 1966 budgets.
Mr. 1 questioned Mr. Lepp as to the easement papers Mr. Zepp stated that
same easement papers were delivered to Mr. Lutes.
There being no further business for discussion the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
November 1, 1965 (Con't)
MAYOR
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