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Home My WebLink About1966-04-18 Regular MinutesApril 18, 1966 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, C.T. Baker and Robert B. Anderson. In the absendee of the City Clerk,Nayor Strander appointed Councilman Bowen to take the minutes, this with council approval First Order of business was the reading of the minutes of the April 4th meet- ing, 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, included in these bills were two bills held over for study from the previous meeting. This motions seconded by Mr. Ives and carried. 87 The meeting was opened to a Public Hearing, regarding lot 5 Block 13 of Hillman's Seattle Garden Tracts, Mr. Zepp pointed the area out on the map It was noted that this public Hearing had been duly adverti, ed and notices posted in the area. Mr. Minkler stated that this request for rezone was denied by the Planning Commission. The public hearing being open for discussion Mrs. Whitney spoke against this re- zone as did Mrs. Davis. Councilman Radford stated that a study is now being made of an overall Land Use Plan, by the Tukwila Planning Commission. After a brief AAmmirs discussion by council Mr. hadford moved that this rezone request be denied, seconded by Mrlves and carried, with Mr. Anderson and Mr. Baker voting against denial of the rezone request and Mr. Gardner holding his vote. Mr. Fujiki of Hill Ingman gave a report on the proposed LID 11. This will be known as Strander Blvd, from 57th Avenue S. to Christensen Road. After a brief discussion by council Mr. Anderson moved that Ordinance 454 relating to this LID be placed on its first reading, seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mr. Anderson moved that Ordinance 454 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mr. Baker moved that Ordinance 454 be placed on its third and final reading for passage, seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Councilman Anderson spoke to council in regard to a sewer extension on the west side of Interurban Avenue South, from 143rd to about 149th. Mr. Anderson presented resolution 187 to council in this regard. Mr. Gardner moved that council approve this resolution, motion carried. A public hearing will be held for this seller installation on May 16, 1966 at 8 :00 P.M. Mr. Minder reporting for the Police Committee sated that the present police car (1965 Ford) is in bad need of repair and that rather than repair it is r'. advisable to have a new police car. After discussion by council, Mr. Minkler moved that a police car be advertized for bids, with bid opening being set for May 16, 1966. Mr Ives seconded this motion, motion carried. Mr. Bowen read a report received from Statewide Insurance, in regard to a verification of employee's work record, this is to be signed by council and returned. At this time Mayor Strnader opened the meeting to discuss a proposed Asphalt Plant to be built at the south limits of the City Mr. Anderson stated that he has studied the operation of such plants It was noted by Mr. Anderson that this proposed plant will be of the latest eouipment and design thus eliminating the smoke and order of other plants Mr. Art. Dammkoehler a representative of the Air Polution Engineers of the King County Health Department was introduced to council by Mr. Anderson. Mr. Dammkoehler reported his findings on this proposed Asphalt Plant, he restated that with the newer type equipment order and smoke in the Valley would be at a minimum. Mrs Flink questioned council as to the height of the chimmey and soforth. At which time Mr. Segale introduced MrOvermeyer and Mr. Carlson of the Rainier Asphalt Company, who answered questions from the audience, such as how a batch plant was operated On a question from Councilman Baker it was noted that this area was zoned M -2 since 1959. Mr. Dammkoehler stqted that the county has a new pollution Ordinance, as Seattle and many cities and towns in the county are expected to go along with same. Mr. Anderson stated that Dr. Lemann is at present the Health Officer for King County and Tukwila is tied to King County by reference. Mr. Iverson, who represents real estate interest close by spoke in regard to the future development of Southcenter, stating that Frederick Nelson along with The Bon Marche and J.C. Penney Co. will be built in the near future and this asphalt plant would not be in the best interest of the shopping center. April 18, 1966 (Con'T) Mr. James Curran, Attorney from Kent, spoke to council in regard to this asphalt Plant for his clients, as did Mr. Mc Curdy. Mr. Mc Curdy sated that he was on the planning commission when this property was zoned m -2 but he suggested that this be. checked into and upgraded. Mr. Jonientz asked if M -2 property pays a higher tax than residentiamal property. Upon a question from the auddeence it was brought out. that the Rainier Asphalt Company was owned by Youell Interprises. Mr. Carlson stated that this plant will blend the material, not manufacture, this will be a half million dollar operation with well landscaped yards. Mr. Iverson again asked that this property be reclassified, and that a few of the proposed building would not want to build so close to an Asphalt Plant, at which time Mr. Segale stated that back in 1959 when this property was re- zoned that plans had been formulated then for an asphalt plant. Mrs. Martin gtestioned council as to the condition of 57th Avenue. Mayor Strander stated that the council and himself had met with the homeowners and land develop- ers prior to the city's application for Governmental funds for the making 57th Avenue a four lane road. The method was dicussed at that time was an LID of property owners. Councilman Gardner made a motion that council accept the Drainage Program 1 as all work is completed, motioned seconded and passed by council. Mrs Schoenbackler asked if Mr. Segale would erect a fence around the machinery and equipment on Segale property. Mr. Mettler asked council if any report was now available on the old Hammer house. this was referred to the Fire Dept. Mr. Hawley asked for a letter from Council stating reasons why his re ruest for rezone was denied. Mayor Strander referred this matter to the attorney Mayor Strander stated that a resignation was before him, from a member of the Council. Mayor Strander stated that C.T. Baker had devoted many long hours working for the betterment of the City and we are sorry to see him leave, but business has called councilman Baker to another city. Mr. Minkler moved that council draft a::resolution in regognition of Mr. Bakers services with council, this motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Mayor Strander stated that the Baker letter should become a part of the minutes. The bills approved for payment are for the following: Dept of Labor Industry $267.92 Convention Expense 100.00 Leroy Richfield Re: Police 193.16 meeting adjourned: ATTEST: CLE 89 6230 South 164th Seattle, Washington April 11, 1966 The Honorable John B. sTrander Mayor City of Tukwila Tukwila, Washington Dear Sir: due to my projected move outside the corporate limits and other imminent business obligations, I regretfully tender my resignation from the Council of the City of Tukwila effective at the close of business as of April 18, 1966. I wish to express my appreciation for the cooperation of yourself and my fellow councilmembers during my tenure in office. Respectfully, C.T. baker