HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-05-01 Regular MinutesMay 1, 1 967
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, Kiss Helen Nelsen and
Robert B. Anderson.
The first order of business was the reading of the minutes of the April 17th
meeting, the minutes were approved as read.
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.
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Mr. Zepp reported on the Building permits issued in the month of April.
It was discussed with council at this time that the street department has
a surplus truck. Mr. Ives moved that this truck be advertised as surplus for sale
seconded by Mr. Minkler and carried. The bid opening for said truck to be June 5,1967.
Mr. Minkler speaking for the Water committee stated that specifications and
cost were available for a new water line. Mr. Flint of McLean and Company stated that
a portion of money receiired from Metro could be used for this purpose. Mr. Minkler;
moved that council call for bids in this regard, setting the date of bid opening as
June 5, 1967.
Mr. Anderson reported for the SanitationCommittee. A proposed agreement between
the City and Mr. Todd was read to council for approval, this for sewers. Mr. Bowen
moved that council accept this agreement seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried.
Mr. Bowen speaking for the Fire Department stated that all the details had been
worked out, whereby the City could purehase a new Rescue Unit. It was moved that bids c
be called for this ecuipment, with the bid opening date being June 5, 1967, seconded
by Mr. Minkler and carried.
Mr. Minkler reported for the Police Department. Mr. Gardner reported for Metro.
Miss Nelsen reported for Public Buildings and Grounds committee.
Mr Minkler speaking for the Planning Commission stated that the Underground Ord.
had been studied by the Commission this ordinance was accepted with a few changes
being made (Under Section ►tB -2" the w ording "Excepted Facilities" the phrase "under
ground requirements be added) Under Section "D -3b" "Design Standards this to be
spelled out in Ordinance languange referring to the maintenance and planting
Mr. Minkler moved that council approve this turning same over to Mr. Hodge for study
and Ordinance,seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. The Planning Commission approved a
request for rezone on certain property (formerly known as the Lundberg property)
with the provisions of widening streets and installing a water line ,also a fire hydrant
Mr. Minkler moved that council approve this request setting the date of June 5, 1967
for a Public Hearing date, seconded by Mr. Radford and carried. The clerk was mommert
instructed to advertise this notice. The Murray -Walsh plans presented to the Planning
Commission were approved, whereby the Planning Commission recommended that council
accept same. A request for rezoning of property was approved by the Planning Commission
this for M -1 zoning Mr. Minkler moved that council accept this request seconded by Mr.
Bowen and carried. A public hearing date for this rezone was set for June 5, 1967.
Mr. Ives speaking for the Parks and Beautification committee stated that the resurfacing
of the tennis courts has been completed ,with new nets and ready for service.
Mr. Ives reported for the License committee and the school committee.
Mr. Gardner speaking for the Flood Control committee spoke about the agreement to
be signed by the various cities in regard to work to be done in the area.
Mr. George Wanamaker speaking for the Flood Control Committee stated that this
signed resolution would cover all phases of work to be done. The finances have been
0.K'd by Kent, Renton and Auburn and regular progress reports would be forthcoming.
Mr. Hodge questioned this plan and asked what affect this resolution would have
on our drainage plan, not at construction stage as yet? as to who builds and pays for
this system. It was pointed out that the Federal Government will only participate with
an open ditch it was brought out at this time that 1/3 of the- countyy money has
already been collected Mr. Barr stated that while this is being worked on this should
be held up for a two week period. Mr. Gardner moved that council approve this resolution
subject to attorney approval, seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried, with Miss Nelsen
registering a "no" vote.
Ordinance number',478 regarding the Gusa property annexation was presented to
council at this time. Mr. Bowen moved that ordinance 478 be placed on its first
reading,seconded by Mr. Minkler and carried. Mr. Anderson moved that ordinance 478C'
be placed on its second reading, seconded by Mr. Ives and carried. Mr. Anderson moved
that Ordinance 478 be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, seconded
by Mr. Bowen and carried.
Mr. Flint presented =an agreement to be signed by the city, this with McLean
Company for services to said City. Mr. Anderson moved that council accept this
agreement, seconded by Mr. Minkler and carried.
Ordinance 479 relating to the closing of L.I.D. 11 was presented to council
at this time. Mr. Anderson moved that Ordinance 479 be placed on its first reading
Seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Ives moved that Ordinance 479 be placed on its
second reading,seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Mr. Anderson moved that Ordinance
479 be placed on its third and final reading f or adoption,seconded by Mr Minkler and
carried.
Ordinance 480 relating to the closing of L.I.D. 12 was presented to council
at this time. Mr. Anderson moved that Ordinance 480 be placed on its first reading,
seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Bowen moved that Ordinance 480 be placed on its
second reading, seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Mr. Anderson moved that Ordinance
480 be placed on its third and final reading for adoption seconded by Mr. Ives and
carried. f
Ordinance 481 amending ordinance #356 adopting the 1967 Building Code upgrading
the permit fees was presented to council. Mr. Bowen moved that Ordinanee 481 be placed
on its first reading,seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mr. Anderson moved that Ordinance
481 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Mr. Ives and carried. Mr. Anderson
moved that Ordinance 481 be placed on its third and final reading for adoption seconder
by Mr. Bowen and carried.
Mr. Bowen speaking for the annexation committee stated that a few annexations
were pending and would be ready for action in the nea future.
Mr. Flint spoke to council in regard to the Pug t Western Surcharge Mrs Harris
will send a complete and up to date copy of same to Mr. Flint. The closing of L.I.D.
8 was also discussed with council at this time. Mr. Hodge stated that in his opinion
a new assessment roll should be established, so as to resolve this matter.
Mrs Schoenbackler stated that a light was very badly needed on the bridge at
180th and the west valley highway. A letter should be written to the Kent iostoffice
stating the changes in name of 57th street to Southcenter Parkway, before mail will
delivered as such. The clerk was instructed to do so The underground easements
for Seattle City Light were discussed with council
There being no further business for discussion the meeting was adjourned.
The current bills approved for payment are as follows:
Current Expense
Street
Water
Sewer
L.I.D. 11
L.I.D 12
$14,637.53
4,263.38
2,434.26
2,109.52
100.20
861.99
May1, 1967 (con't)
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