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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-02-07 Regular MinutesFebruary 7, 1966 The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by the Mayor at 8:00 P.M. Councilman present were Stan Minkler, A.G. nadford, E.W. Ives, Richard A. Bowen, Dwight R. Gardner, C.T. Baker Robert B. Anderson. The first order of business was the reading of the minutes of the January 17th meeting and of the special called meeting of February 1st. 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 Iii. Bowen and carried. The current bills are as follows: CURRENT EXPENSE FUND 9230 -9285 $13,485.31 STREET EXPENSE FUND 6703 -6729 1 WATER EXPENSE FUND 6233 -625 3,925.92 SEWER EXPENSE FUND 317 332 6,197. WATER SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND 1963 6,720.85 LID 8 255.25 PAYROLL 762 779 5,374.19 Included in the above are payment to Hill Ingman, Western Pipe Construction and to Paul Fritz and John J. Hall in conjunction with L.I.D. 8. Hill Ingman Western Pipe coming from the Water Sewer Construction Fund. Special note was made by Mayor Strander of the passing of two of Tukwila's long time residents, that being Judge Durbin and Mrs. Henke. Mr. Zepp reported on Building permits issued in the month of January. Mr. Radford reported for the Street committee. Petitions were in from the property owners in regard to a proposed L.I.D. 11 this for the paving and finishing of streets in Andover Park. The maps and petitions were presented to council. After a brief discussion Mr. Anderson moved that council authorize the Engineers to proceed with L.I.D. 11, seconded by Mr. Ives and carried. Mr. Minkler reported for the Water Committee. Mr. Anderson reported for the Sanitation committee. Mr. Anderson presented Mrs. Francis Hoehl to council. Mrs Hoehl spoke in regard to the dangers of cancer and the methods of detecting same. A local sef'vice club will be set up in the area with Mrs Altmayer being the local representive. Mr. Bowen reported for the Fire Department. The Washington Survey and Rating Bureau has begin out checking out our system. It is hoped that Tukwila will have a rate reduction in that regard. Mr. Minkler speaking for the Police Committee stated that the bid received from Bryant Motors was aacepted. Therefore the City will have two police cars in operation/ Ordinance 449 regulating speed on the West Valley Highway was presented to council at this time. Mr. Baker moved that Ordinance 449 be placed on its first reading seconded by Mr. Ives and carried. Mr. Radford moved that Ordinance 449 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Mr Baker and carried. Mr. Ives moved that Ordinance 449 be placed on its third and final reading for passage, seconded by Mr. Baker and carried. Mr. Gardner reported for the Flood Control Committee. There will be an Advisory Board Meeting on February 8, 1966. Mr. Bowen reported for the annexation Committee. Mr. Baker reported for the building grounds committee. Mr. Ives reported for the Parks Beautification Committee. City crews have cleaned up the park for the new season. Mr. Ives suggested that a portion of the park be left in the rough for the nature lovers in the area. Mr. Minkler speaking for the Planning Commission read a letter received from the Planning Commission wherein the Planning commission recommeded certian property DaM be rezoned from R -1 to R. -4 Mr. Minkler moved that council approve this rezone, seconded by Mr. Radford and carried. A public hearing in this regard will be held March 7, 1966 The reauest for rezone received from Mr. Hawley will come before the Planning Commission on February 17th. Ordinance 447 regarding rezoning was presented to council at this time. Mr. Anderson moved that Ordinance 447 be placed on its first reading seconded by Mr. Baker and carried. Mr. Gardner moved that Ordinance 447 be placed on its second reading seconded by Mr. Baker and carried. Mr. Anderson moved that Ordinance 447 be placed on its third and final reading for passage, seconded by Mr. Baker and carried. Mr. Ives reported for the License committee and for the School committee. Mr. Gardner reporter' for Metro. Ordinance 448 was presented for its second reading. Mr. Radford moved /t that Ordinance 448 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mr. Baker moved that Ordinance 448 be placed on its third and final reading for passage, seconded by Mr. Minkler and carried, with Mr. Ives voting against. At this time Mrs. Todd spoke to council in regard to a petition that had been circulated, this in regard to home delivery postal service. Several persons spoke in behalf of home delivery, they being Mrs. Piescki, Mr. O'Dell and Mr. Watts. Mr. Hawley stated that of all the council meetings he had attended in the past, the postal delivery was never discussed. The reason this makter was not dicussed by council is that the proposed reauest for same was never brought to council prior to this meeting. After a brief discussion by council and interested parties it was decided that Mr. Symbol of the Post Office Depart ent would be asked to attend the next meeting of Council, whereby all the fact could be discussed There being no further, business for discussion the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: February 7, 1966 (Con't)