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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-04-17 Regular MinutesThe regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by the Mayor,John B. Strander at 8:00 P.]'. Councilmen present were Stan Minkler, A.G. Radford, F.W. Ives, Richard A. Bowen, Dwight R. Gardner, Miss Helen Nelsen and Robert B. Anderson. The first order of business was the reading of the minutes of the April 3rd meeting, the minutes were approved as corrected. The corrections being that, (the drainage program is known as the drainage Man for an area south of hiway #405 west of the green river) also that the pipe in question was stated that there would be two 48 inch pipes in place of two 54 inch pipes. Mr. Minkler moved that all the bills approved by the finance committee be allowed, with warrants drawn for their respective amounts, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. The meeting was opened to a public hearing at this time, this in regard to a recent annexation request received from certain property north, known as the Gusa property. Mr. Bowen pointed out the area on the map after brief discussion by council as there were protest on this request Mr. Bowen moved that council approve this annexation, with instructions to the Attorney to draw up an ordinance in this regard, this motion seconded by Mr. Anderson, motion carried. Mr. Bowen speaking for the Fire Department stated that the Tukwila Fire Department, Mayor Strander and members of the council have discussed the need for a new one ton Rescue Truck. About half the fire calls, could be handled more efficiently with a truck that would have all the newest equipment necessary in giving aid. A rescue truck is recommended, espically on our new Freeways. The rescue truck would save for longer use, our present larger Fire trucks. It is estimated that a truck of this kind, plus equipment could cost $6,000.00 or more. However, the city at this time, has not the funds in this years budget to purchase this truck. Our last payment due for the American La France is due this summer. The amount due is 4'6,436.00. This amount was budgeted and will be paid. Mr. George Duckworth of the Seattle First National Bank, Tukwila Branch, and myself have discussed this problem. It is Mr. Duck- worth's wish that a copy of this motion and minutes of this council meeting be submitted to said bank. Financing will be handled under a Motor Vehicle Lease, or other arrangements with pay ents due May 1, 1968, and May 1, 1969. I move that bid specifications be advertised, and first payment for a new Rescue truck be budgeted by Mayor Strander, and approved by the City council for the budget of 1968. this motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Ordinance 477 in regard to a recent annexation was presented to council at this time. Mr. Bowen moved that Ordinance 477 be placed on its first read- ing, seconded by Mr. Ives and carried. Mr. Tves moved that Ordinance 477 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mr. Ives moved that Ordinance 477 be placed on its third and final reading for adopt- ion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. It was brought at this time that dog licenses should be purchased, at the city hall. Mayor Strander stated that a study had been made on the traffic proposed long range plan, but after going over this long range plan, we feel that it is very lacking in regard to our needs in Tukwila. Mayor Strander drafted a letter to the Washington State Department of Highways expressing our feelings on this said plan. The letter reads as follows: Mr. W. Foster, P.E. District Engineer, District No. 1 Washington State Department of Highways 6431 Corson Avenue South Seattle, Washington 98108 Dear Mr. Foster; 5 April 1967 April 17, 1967 As per Your request for comment on the proposed Green River Valley 1 Transportation Study 1 herewith submit a list of improvements I feel necessary for the City of Tukwila. Future first -hand experience may modify the list, but as of now this represents our thinkings: 1. TheWest. Valley Highway Interurban Ave. South through Tukwila should be five lanes, with the center lane a continous left turn facility. 177 April 17, 1967 (con't) 2. Southcenter Parkway (formerly 57th Avenue South) should be four lanes from the S line bridge to our south city limits (and beyond) with an additional fifth left turn lane where needed. 3. South 178th Street should be four lanes from our westerly city limits to Southcenter Parkway (it shou V also be four lanes west of Tukwila as far as either Military Road or old 99). 4. South 180th Street should be five lanes, center lane a continous left turn lane, from Southcenter Parkway easterly across the Green River to the West Valley Highway. We feel this street to be a very important east -west arterial and should be upgraded at least as far east as the Benson Highway. 5. 5 Avenue South should be improved to arterial status from Interurban Ave. South to 147th Street, thence easterly to 59th Ave. South, thence southeasterly to the present alignment of 62nd Avenue South, and then south to its intersection with the Three Tree Point Road, as shown on our present arterial street plan. 6. South 144th Street should also be raised to arterial status from our westerly city limits to 58th Avenue South, as shown on our comprehensive arterial street plan. Mrs Plink questioned council, as to who would pay for all the improvements as suggested, however that portion of the proposed program is still under study. No immediate answer on this is forecoming at the present time. We stand ready to inspect and process any new plans. Mr. Rooks speaking for J.C. Penney interest stated that he had attempted to contact the County, so as to refine their thinking on this matter however a proposed delay in the adoption of this plan would not hinder the plans of any development in the immediate future. Mr. Minkler -.asked Mr. Wanamaker about the gaurantee if the power was in the hands of the Flood Control. Mr. Wanamaker stated that a joint agree- ment would be sectared from the cities. Mr. Iverson stated that a statement in the Record Chronicle said that the east project would be worked on first, however this is not so, as both the east and the west would go together. The current bills approved for payment are as follows: CURRENT EXPENSE STREET EXPENSE WATER EXPENSE SEWER EXPENSE L.I.D 11 McLean Company $8,431.85 2,603.66 1,946.64 1,588.50 100.20 179 Mr. Ives speaking for the Parks Beautification Committee, stated the ouestion on how much we could contract for before a call for bids would be necessary, is $5,000.00 therefore the work proposed for the tennis court can proceed. Mr. Ives moved that council approve this work, seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Mr. Minkler spoke to council about the Public Hearings scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting of April 20. 1. Segale Wilkins annexation. 2. Zone change on Mitchell property from R -1 to R -4. 3. Rezone- Lundburg property. 4. White property rezone, also truck terminal property. Mr. Gardner spoke to council in regard to the two week postponement of the signing of the Drainage program Mr. Wanamaker of the King County Flood Control spoke to council in this regard. Mayor Strander stated that on two occasions the City of Tukwila has proposed drainage plans for the area south of Highway 405 and West of the Green River. Both of these plans were designed by our Engineers and were, we understand, acceptable to the King County Commissioners and the Soil Conservation Service. Since some of the developers in the area objected to both of these:: plans I suggest we wait until. the objectors come forward with their own plan. This new plan should meet the requirements of the developers, their neighbors, the King County Commissioners, and the Soil Conservation Service. It should also carry whatever construction guarantees necessary to satisfy all organizations and indivduals concerned. L.I.D. 12 McLean Company $861.99 There being no further business for discussion the meeting was adjourned. ATTFST: LILLIAN BALK, CLERK MAYOR, JOHY B. STRANDER April 17, 1 967 (con't 181