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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-01-03 Regular MinutesJanuary 3, 1966 The regular meeting of the Tukwila City cour:cil was called to order by the Mayor, John B. Strander at 8:00 P.M. Councilman 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 December 20th 1965 meeting, the minutes were approved as corrected. the correction being that the bidder should specify delivery date when submitting a bid, not as prevouisly stated 60 days. Mr. Minkler moved that all bills approved by the Finance Committee be allowed with warrants drawn for their respective amounts, seconded by Mr. Ives and carried. The current bills are as follows: CURRENT EXPENSE FUND 1 ,351.55 STREET EXPENSE FUND 14.91 WATER EXPENSE FUND 15.22 SEWER EXPENSE FUND 84.01 STORM DRAINAGE PROJECT 16,489.53 PAYROLL 2,805.6 The meeting was opened for a Public Hearing in regards to the rezoning of property from R -A to C -M. Mr. Minkler stated that the Planning Commission approved of the rezone. Mario Segale spoke in regard to the rezone stating that he would have to protest because of the drainage problem that would be a result of building up of the property. Two letters were presented to council in this regard. Mr. Harold Iverson speaking for the rezoning, stated that the drainage on easement would not change. Mr. Segale stated that his entire property was dependant on this easement, whereby he was assured by the developer that it would be taken care of. It was brought out at this time that the easement as such has no hearing on the Public Hearing for rezone. Mr. Andersonnmoved that the zoning be accepted by the council(from R -A to C -M) seconded by Mr. Ives Mrs. Flink questioned the developer as to where the water will flow from the top of the Hill, the answer being that it will be carried in a gravity line to the Green River Mr. Segale stated that he would have to continue his protest of the rezone. Mr. Iverson stated that the working drawings for utilities plans will be forthcoming within a few months, motion carried, therefore the Public Hearing was closed. Mr. Zepp reported on the number of building permits issued in the month of December, also giving a re -cap of the years business. Mr. Radford reported for the Street Department. He will meet with Mr. Boys to discuss the specifications of the extension of Tukwila rarkway in conjunction with Southcenter Corporation. Mr. Minkler reported for the Water Department. Mr. Anderson spaeking for the Sanitation committee presented an Air Pollution Ordinance to council, this was tabled til a later date for study. Mr. Bowen reported for the Fire Department. Fire Chief Traynor gave a brief resume of activities in the year 1965 Mr. Minkler reported for the Police Committee. Chief Baize gave a brief report on the years activities, he also stated that a total of 71,235 miles was traveNed in the past year. Mr. Minkler questioned the placing of certain street lights. Mr. Anderson publically thanked the Police department for assistance in a near fatal accident at his home. A suggestion was made that the lights before mentioned, be installed sending a bill on to the State, Mr. Anderson moved that this action be carried out, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Gardner reporting for Flood Control stated that an Ordinance was ready for adoption in this regard. Mr. Ives moved that Ordinance 446 approving the formation of the Green River Flood Control Zone District be placed on its first reading,seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. 59 Mr. Baker moved that Ordinance 446 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Mr. Minkler and carried. 16 Mr. Minkler moved that Ordinance 446 be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, seconded by Mr. Ives and carried. Mr. Bowen reported for the Annexation Committee. Mr. Baker reported for Public Building and grounds. It was suggested at this time that the podium in the Council Chambers be removed as it is no longer being used. this will M ke for more room for council. Mr. Ives reported for Parks and Beautification Committee. The Tennis Court will be brought up to standard ready for a new season. Mr. Minkler sparking for the Planning Commission stated that there will be a public for rezone on January 20th. Mr. Ives reported for the License Committee. All City'are due at this time. A notices."will be sent out Mr. Ives reported for the SchoolCommittee. Mr. Gardner reported for Metre. Mr. Mettler speaking in regard to the easement for the Storm Drainage project stated that he has had nothing other than a verbal agreement on the easement line fret Mr. Lutes, also Mr. Mettler stated that the stipulations listed in the 5 foot easement agreement must also be listed in the 10 foot agreement, before they can be signed. Mr. Mettler was assured that this would be taken care of. Mr. Zepp was asked to call the Engineer to order Pipe to proceed with the Storm Drainage program Mayor Strander appointed Mr. Bowen as Personell Director, this met with approval of the Council. An ordinance will be forthcoming in this regard. MNIKKEWX Mr. Anderson moved that Ordinance 445 relating to the acceptance of easements from Seattle City Light be pla ced on its second reading, seconded by Mr. Ives 1 and carried. Mr. Anderson moved that Ordinance 445 be placed on its third read- ing for passage, seconded by Mr. Baker and carried. Mr. Anderson moved that Council write a letter of appreciation to Miss Helen Walkup for her many years of service to the City as the Postmaster. This to become a part of the minutes, this letter to be written by Mayor Strander. Miss Helen Walkup Tukwila, Washington 98067 Dear Helen: ATTEST: Sincerely 9 January 1966 January 3, 1966 (Con't) In behalf of the Tukwila City Council and myself as Mayor, may I express our feelings on this important day in your life. We are here to pay respects and recognition to you for your many, many years of devoted service as Postmaster to the citizens of our city. You, Helen Walkup, have always been a loyal servant and conscientious citizen in our community. We have always felt that we had a friend in you when times called for one, and you have always responded with extra effort for the city's benefit. We are going to miss you and your devoted years of delivering the mail to us from your office. We wish you a satisfying and lovely future, filled with the good things of family and friends and confort and the earned right to do exactly as you wish without the hampering requirements of a job. The past has been good, but the best is yet to be, and that is our wish today to you. (i MAYOR 61