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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-03-07 Regular Minutesmonth. March 7, 1966 The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by the Mayor, John B. Strander at 8:00 F.M. Councilmen present were Stan Minkler, A.G. Radford, E.. 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 February 21st 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. Radford and carried. The current bills are as follows: CURRENT EXPENSE FUND 9287 9321 $7,658.41 STREET EXPENSE FUND 6730 6748 2 8 25.09 WATER EXPENSE FUND 6251 6266 2,976.25 SEWER EXPENSE FUND 343 345 1,853.29 PAYROLL 813 829 3,293.64 1963 Water Sewer Construction Fund Re: Western Pipe 9,067.08 75 The meeting was opened to a Public Hearing at this time, tlis in conjunction with the rezoning of lots 3,4,5,6,7,8,30,31, 32 located in Hillman's Seattle 1 Garden Tracts Block 8. This rezone recommendation was approved by the Planning Commission. After a brief discussion with council Yr. Minkler moved that this rezone be approve d by council, seconded by Mr. Radford and carried. Mr. Hodge was instructed to draft an ordinance in this regard. Also up for public hearing was a rezone re- quest of Lot 5 Block 13. The Planning Commission in this instance, denied the rezone. Mrs. Davis spoke against this rezone. Mr. Haw? ey spoke in favor of the rezone. A discussion was held by council. Mr. Ives made a motion that this rezone request be denied,seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. This with 5 votes in favor of denial and 2 for rezoning. These rezone request were to be rezoned from R -1 to R -4 Mayor Strander ask the council for a vote on which way the council was to go on the pending postoffice situation. After a brief discussion it was de- cided that the Mayor should write a letter to President Johnson in this regard asking for assistance. Mr. Anderson moved that council should FO on record as to applying to Washington D.C. for a class Postoffice, along with postal delivery. This motion seconded by Mr. Minkler and carried. Mr. Zepp reported on the number of building permits issued in the past Mr. Radford reported for the street committee. Mr. Hill spoke to council in regard to L.I.D. 11 Mr. Hill stated that Seattle City Light did not want to improve their property at this time, so this will cause a slight delay in plans. This was discussed at length with council. Tyr. Greathouse presented a map to council showing the street in question, if this street could be deleted from the L.I.D it would solve most of the problem. An ordinance will be drafted in this regard. Mr. )Winkler reported for the Water Committee. Mr. Anderson reported for the Sanitation committee, stating that a proposed petition has been circulated for sewering the west side of Interurban Avenue from approximately 143rd to 148th streets. This is to he certified by the Engineers, and all property owners are to be notified. Mr. Bowen reported for the Fire Department. Mr. Minkler reported for the Police Committee. Chief Boze stated that 3 of the officer have recently attended a police school. Mayer Strander publically commended these officers in their efforts on this behalf. Patrick Phelan, John C. Wickstrom and Richard B. Johnson were the officers who attended this school. Mr. Gardner reported for the Flood control committee. Mr. Bowen reported for the annexation committee. Mr. Ives reported for the Parks and Beautification committee. Mr. Ives stated that there will be a State Fair in Enumclaw this ,year, anyone wishing-to participate in this, should contact him. Mr. Minkler speaking for the Planning Commission stated that Andover Plat 4 has been approved by the commission, subject to the wiH'ening of Christensen Road, making this a 60 foot dedicated right of way. Mr. Anderson moved that Plat 11 4 be accepted by council seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. tigftictOkxgdkA xX Ordinance 45 1 relating to the quit -claim deed from Puget estern was presented `.o council at this time. Vr. Anderson moved that Cirdinri ace /1 451 be placed on its first reading, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. 1"r. Anderson moved that Ordinance 11 451 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Mr. Radford and carried. Mr. Bowen moved that Ordinance 451 be placed on its third and final reading for passage, seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Mr. Tves speaking for the license committee, presented two license applications to council. The license for Ben Barker's Sales yard was approved by council, whereas the one from Don's Supply Shop was held over for study. Mr. Ives reported for the school committee. Mr. 1_inkler suggested that council send a letter of combendation to Foster Highwctrool on their creditable performance at the State Basketball Tournament at Tacoma. Mr. Gardner reported for the Metro committee. After a brief discussion by council regarding the buying of gas Mr. Baker moved that a date be set for 1 bid opening and that the city adverti4.e in the local papers, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. This bid opening being set for March 21, 196 Mr. Anderson moved that council declare a 1956 dodge car as surplus of the city and that this will be sold at public auction, seconded by Mr. Minkler and carried. This two will be advetized in local papers to be auctioned off on March 19, 1965 at 10:A.M. on City Hall property I council. Mr. Anderson moved that ordinance 452 be placed on its first reading, seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mr. Baker moved that ordinance E/ 452 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Anderson moved that ordinance 452 be placed on its third and final reading for passage, seconded by Mr. Baker and carried. Mr. Tves stated that the Foster Booster Club, will be having an auction on April 23, 1966 at 1:00 P.M. anyone with donation should notify Mr. Tves. Mrs. Bergquist questioned the condition and repair of 58th street. Money is in the budget for this repair, but a ten foot right of way has to be aconired before we can proceed with this program. Mayor Strander directed Mr. Hodge to writea letter to Mr. Hawley in regard to a recent denial of rezone. Mr. Marvin Boys of Allied Stores spoke to council in regard to the new Shopping Center Southcenter) stating that this will be larger than the Tacoma Maule and the proposed opening date is 1968. March 7, 1966 There being no further business for discussion the meeting was adjourned. ATT. 77 Ordinance 452 regarding an easement from Southcenter was presented to 4� JOHN B. S'tNDER, MAYOR