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)