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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-05-02 Regular MinutesMay 2, 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 and Robert B. Anderson. First order of business was the reading of the minutes of the March 18th 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. Bowen and carried. Mayor Strander presented resolution 188 to council, this in honor of C.T. Baker, who recently resigned the council seat. Mr. Minkler moved that council accept this resolution, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mayor Strander stated that a vacancy exists in the City Council, Miss Helen Nelsen was appointed to fulfull this position until the next election., there upon Mayor Strander administered the oath of office to Miss Helen Nelsen. At this time Miss Nelsen took her place at the council table, whereby she be- comes the first women to service on council for the City of T kwila. Mr. Zepp reported on the number of building permits issued in the month of April. Mr. Minkler reported for the Water Committee. Mr. Anderson reported for the Sanitation Committee, stating that L.I.D. 12 is ready to go, this in regard to sewer installation on Interurban Avenue S. Mr. Anderson also made note that the Seattle vet's will be in the area in May for the vaccination of Cats and Dogs at a fee of $2.00 per animal. A resolution regarding the sending a delegate to the Association of Washington Cities Convention at yakima was presented to council at this time, after a brief discussion by council, this matter was tabled for study. Mr. Bowen reported for the Fire Department. �ty Mr. Radford reported for the Street committee, in conjunction with streets Mayor Strander stated that he had heard from the represntives send to Washington D.C. to discuss the cities application for F.D.A. Funds, nothing definate has been decided at this time, however it does look very good for the Valley, we were advised to go ahead with bidding in regard to this project. It was discussed at this time the possiblity of including 57th Avenue and 180 streets in this L.I.D. the engineers were instructed at this time, to survey the area and get all the facts together, ready for construction, this moved by Mr. Bowan and seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Mr. Gardner speaking for the Flood Control Committee, stated that the West side Watershed work plan agreement was ready for signing. Mr. Gardner moved that Mayor Strander be authorized to sign this agreement, seconded by Mr. Bowen and Carried Mr. Gardner also stated that there will be a Flood Control Meeting in Kent, the following day. Mr. Bowen reported on the Annexation Committee. Mr. Ives speaking for the Parks and Beautification committee stated that he had talked with Mr. Long over the week end about the upkeep of the park and soforth. New playground equipment will be purchased and with the help of Mr. Tiaynor this will be installed for the summer season. Mr. George Hill represnting the Tukwila Community Club read a letter to council at this time, whereby the community club would like to set up a recreation area for the local children, it was suggested that a swiming pool be built at the Park site, this to be the wish of the people and placed on the ballot, for the coming election The City Clerk was instructed to get information as to when this should be reported in order to get it on the ballot for the election. Mr. Minkler reported for the Planning Commission. Mr. Ives discussed with council the number of members necessary for +.he Planning Commission. It was brought out that the limit for the City of Tukwila is 12, at the present time we have 9 members. Mr. Ives speaking for The License committee stated that a license request received from Tukwila Painting' "Decorating was checked out, therefore he moved that said license be issued, seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Another license application up for discussion was the renewal of a Card Room License, this was tabled til the meeting of May 16th. Mr. Ives reported for the School Committee. Mr. Gardner reported for Metro. Mayor Strander discussed with council the franchise agreement with Puget Sound Power and Light Company, the existing franchise issued in May of 1916 to May 1966 is up for renewal. Due to the City Light suit Mr. Bowen moved that council give Puget Power a one year extension on the existing franchise, this ,seconded by Mr Anderson and carried. At which time Mayor Strander presented Ordinance Mr. Bowen moved that Ordinance 455 be placed on its first reading, seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Mr. Hawley questioned council as to the number of councilmen allowed on the Planning Commission. Mr. Traynor questioned the restoration work on south 51st street. Mr. Zepp Stated that we do not have the State's timetable as to when this will be completed, however he will check into this matter. The following is a list of bills approved for payment by the Finance Committee. CURRENT EXPENSE FUND Warrant No. 9356 -9397 9,494.86 STREET EXPENSE FUND Warrant No. 6768 -6787 2,907.40 WATER EXPENSE FUND Warrant No. 6280 -6292 2,347.73 SEWER EXPENSE FUND Warrant No. 355- 370 2,575.33 PAYROLL Warrant No. 864- 880 3,196.40 Water and sewer construction fund re: Hill Ingman 82.76 re: Western Pipe 145.15 The meeeting was adjourned at 9 :30 P.M. ATTEST: 1' RK MAYOR May 2, 1966 (Con't) 95