HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-01-03 Regular MinutesJanuary 3, 1967
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 ?'inkier,
A.G. Radford, E.W. Ives, Richard A. Bowen, Dwight R. Gardner, miss Helen Nelsen
and Robert B. Anderson.
First order of business was the reading of the minutes of the December
19th meeting, the minutes were approved as corrected. The correction being that
the Planning Commission approved a recent request for street vacation in part.
only.
Mr. Zepp re on the building permits issued in December, total re-
cap for the year being $2,603.628.00.
Mayor Strander presented, a.check from Seattle City Light in the amount
of $6,600.00 this represents the franchise fee due the City of Tukwila.
Mr. Minkler spoke about the condition of the streets as a result of work
done by Pacific Northwest bell in their recent underground installation. Mr. Zepp
will contact them to get this street taken care of.
Mr. Radford had nothing to report for the Street Committee. Mr. Minkler
presented plans for a pumping station for the Fire Department, these facilities
to be built on the river bank for the fire department's use. Mr. Zepp will look
into the feasibility of this plan and report to council at a later date.
Mr. Anderson reported for the Sanitation Committee. Mr. Minkler reported
for the Police Committee. Mr. Bowen presented a report from the Fire Department.
Mr. Bowen reported for the Annexation Committees. Gardner reported for T'etro.
Mr. Ives reported for the Park Beautification Committee., with Tiss Nelsen report
ing for Public Buildings Grounds committee. Mr. Ives reported for the license
committee. Mr. Ives stated that he recently attended a meeting at the school, at
which time the Comprehensive Land Use Plan was discussed. Mr. Ives requested that
a representive of that group be present at council to air their views.
Mr. Gardner reporting for the Flood Control committee presented a map
and explained the drainage pattern for the Valley. It has not been determined
when the work will start or in -hat area.
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Speaking from the audience, Mrs. Herman Schoenhackler stated that, the
condition of the 180th and the bridge was emery bad due to all the heavy construction
going on:inl ti traffic light was suggested for 180th and Vest Valley High-
way. Mayor Strander aknowledged the seriousness of the street conditions, but
pointed out that ftnds were not available for this improvement, as E.M. Funds
applied for, were denied the City. After much discussion by Council Mr. Minkler
asked that Chief Boze contact the State Highway Department to study this traffic
problem at this point. Mr. Bowen stated that he recently attended a meeting in
Kent covering street, arterials and traffic patterns up to 1990, he suggested
that the city proceed with caution before accepting any plans. Mr. Harrison made
note that a light is badly needed on 58th and Interurban Avenue also.
Mr. Hawley, local resident asked what action was to be taken on the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan revision, stating that council should be definate on
the outcome, Mr. Radford advised that the portion affecting Mr. Hawley had been
decided. Mr. Bowen stated that attempts have been made to cover the areas involved
in the revised plan and suggested tabling a decision until all areas have been
covered. Mr. Radford stated that due to the heavy agenda of the last planning
commission meeting it was impossible to come up with any conclusive ideas.
Mr. Harrison, Planning Commission chairman suggested at this time that the council
meet again with the planning commission, this date being set for January 12,1967.
January 3, 1967 Con't
Mr. Reslock spoke to council in regard to property he owned, across
from the Shell Oil Station, and asked that zoning be changed, suggesting
commerical zoning since the buildings in the area are commerical. Mr. Reslock
was advised that no zoning changes had been made inasmuch as the Comprehensive
Plan is suggested uses only.
Mr. Ives commented on the Public Hearing set for January 16, 1967. Mr. Ives
also questioned Mr. Todd as to his plans for the building next to the City
Hall, to which Mr. Todd stated that it was not pertinent to his request for
street vacation or concern of the council.
Mr. Zepp stated that he has conferred with the City attorney as to the
closing out of L.I.O. 11 and 12. Mr. Anderson moved that council set a
Public Fearing date on the final assessment roles of L.I.D. 11 and 12 this
date being February 20, 1967. this motion seconded by Mr. Ives and carried.
ATTEST:
CLERK pro -tem
There being no further business for discussion the meeting was adjourned.
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