HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-02-06 Regular MinutesFebruary 6, 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 Minkler, A.G. Radford, E.11. Ives, Richard A. Bowen, rwight
R. Gardner and Robert B. Anderson.
First order of business was the reading of the minutes of the
January 16th meeting, the minutes were approved as read. Yr. Todd
questioned a statement that was made at the meeting of the 16th
and stated that this should be a part of the minutes. The statement
in questioned was Mr. Minkler stated that altho Mr. Radford isn't
present at this meeting, he goes along with the tne'in'thinking that a
street vacation in this area is not feasible at this time
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Mr. Zepp reported on the number of building\ /issued in the month
of January. Mayor Strander made note that in one building permit alone
the City realized a greater amount of money than what our total assessed
valuation was of a few years back (1963).
Mr. Radford reported on the Street Committee. a proposed widening of
57th Avenue South was discussed with council. The Clerk was instructed to
contact Mr. Hodge in regard to the 58th street project, this between 144th
street and 147th.
Mr. Minkler reporting for the water committee stated that a water
report will be forthcoming at the next meeting. Plans are being. made to pro—
ceed with connecting to the Bow Lake Pipe line for Southcenter.
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Mr. Anderson speaking for the Sanitation committee reouested th't
council prepare a legal petition for the property owners to sign, this
in regard to a proposed L.I.D. 13 sewers,in the flat area of Tukwila.
After much discussion by council Mr. Minkler suggested that the people
interested in this sewer, should sign said petition, then council could
proceed from there. Mr. Todd questioned council as to the feasibility
of his developing his property on a sewer extension of L.I. D. 12.
Mr. Todd did say that when L.I.D. 13 petition was ready he would sign
same. Mr. Anderson will bring back a signed petition from the people
for the meeting of rebruary 20th.
Mr. Minkler reported for the Police Committee.
Mr. Bowen speaking for the Fire Department introduced the new Fire Chief,
Mr. Langer to council and all of the new officers for the coming year.
Mr. Bowen and Mayor Strander publically thanked Mr. Traynor for his serve
to the City in his two years as Fire Chief.
Mr. Bowen reporting for the annexation committee presented to So cil
a petition request received from Mr and Mrs Ted Gusa. Mr. Bowe /�tia' council
approve this annexation request and that a public hearing in this regard be
set for March 6, 1967. The clerk was instructed to write to the King County
Commissioners and the King County School Board in this regard, this motion
seconded by Mr. Minkler and carried. Mr. Bowen spoke about house bill #125
wherein annexation could be simplified by resolution only. Mayor Strander
asked Mr. Anderson if all of his information was in on a certain annexation
project. Mr. Anderson stated that it was not completed at this time, but
would have all information ready to turn over to the Annexation Chairman by
February 20, 1967.
Mr. Todd questioned Mr. Hodge, as to the method of connecting to the sewer
system.
Mr. Gardner gave a brief report on Metro.
Mr. Ives speaking for the Parks and Beautificationcommittee spoke to council
about some correspondance received in regard to new, surfacing of the tennis
court. This will be checked out and reported on at a later date.
Mr. Minkler reporting for the Planning Commission read a letter from the
rlanning Commission in re Bard to the new ferguson building, in Andover
Park. Mr. Minkler spoke about Mr. Harrison's letter in which a different
method for the architectural review board to meet, was discussed, this
letter was referred to Mr. Hodge for clarification.
At this time council sat at their section of the Architectural Review Board
to study the plans of the new building for Andover Park presented by Mr.
Zepp. Mr. Bowen moved that council accept this plan subject to appropriate
City Officals approval. seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Mr. Mirkler
made note of the informative meeting held with Seattle City Light and
the Bell Telephone Company in regard to a proposed underground Ordinance.
Mr. Ives speaking for the license committee presented a license
application to council, this received from Miles `;and and Gravel for
a temporary permit in Andover Park. Mr. Zepp stated that Miles jand
and Gravel has contracted work to build the Southcenter Nall A portable
plant will be removed after a two year period, probably by the fall of
1968. With this stipulation Mr. Tves moved that council approve this
license application, seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried.
A license application received from Mr. rartmenier for a boat
building business was taken under advisement by the license committee
to reported nn at a'later date.
Mr. Ives presented Ordinance 470 to council at this time, this relating
to a cabaret license Mr. Ives move( that Ordinance 4 be placed on its
first reading, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. After a brief discussion t.
by council with modifications made to this ordinance Mr. Minkier moved
that Ordinance 470 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Mr.
Ives and carried. Mr. Bowen moved that Ordinance !i 470 be placed on its third
and final reading for adoption seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried, with
Mr. Anderson registering a "no" vote.
Mr. Ives reported for the school committee.
Mr. Gardner speaking for the Flood Control committee stated that the
Upper Green River is subject to survey in the near future. Mr. Gardner
also spoke to council about house bill 222 relating to Control of the
Flood water funds. house bill t/ 286 was also dicussed with council, this
in regard to the Green River Watershed. Mr. Gardner moved that council V
write a letter to our State representatives giving our support to these
bills, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried.
The prior service record for the clerk was approved by council, moved by
Mr. Bowen and seconded by Mr. Anderson. motion carried.
Mr. Todd spoke to council abo ut the survey of the river land. Mr
Todd stated that a fence is across the property line and across a City'
street(Maule Avenue) This will be looked into and reported an at a later
date.
Mr. Zepp presented plans and specifications to council on a new
backhoe, the City wishes to purchase. Mr. Zepp was instructed to check
on the financing of the equipment. Mr. Anderson moved that council call
for bids on this eouipment, setting the bid opening date as of March 6, '1967.
seconded by Mr. Ives and carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 10.00 P.M.
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