HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-07-03 Regular MinutesJuly 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: A. G. Radford, E. W. Ives, Dwight R. Gardner, Robert B. Anderson
and Richard A. Bowen.
The minutes of the June 19th meeting were approved as read.
Mr. Radford moved that the bills approved by the finance committee
be allowed with warrants drawn for their respective amounts. Seconded
by Mr. Ives and carried.
The meeting was opened to a public hearing in regard to placing a
zoning on property recently annexed to the City. (Wilkins) Councilman
Radford reported the Planning PP q Commission had approved the request to
place a zoning of M -1 on the property in question. As there were no
objections voiced, Mr. Anderson moved that the petitioners plea be granted
and the attorney be notified to draft an ordinance to this effect, se-
conded by Mr. Bowen and carried.
A public hearing in regard to zoning on property at 15130 65th
Avenue South was opened by Mayor Strander. Councilman Radford reported
that the Planning Commission has approved the rezone request from R -1 to
RMH. As there were no objections voiced, Mr. Anderson moved that the
petitioners plea be granted and the attorney be notified to draft an
ordinance to this effect, seconded by Mr. Ives and carried.
The meeting was opeded to a public hearing in regard to zoning on
the Mitchell property. Mayor Strander read a letter from Mrs. Darlene
West of 5212 South 164th requesting that the City Council see the petite
tions turned over to the Tukwila Planning Commission at their April and
May 1967 meetings. One half of these petitions were against the rezone
request and one half against any change in Land Use for the entire hill.
Mrs. West voiced objection to the rezone request. She also reported the
Planning Commission had denied the petition. Mr. Carl Holl spoke against
the petition requesting rezoning. Mr. Glen Livingstron spoke against
the petition. Jean Mabrey of 16250 52nd Avenue South also voiced ob-
jection. Councilman Ives stated he and Mr. Radford hai looked over the
property in question and since it is quite heavily covered with timber,
they would like to postpone the final decision until the property has
been cleared and they could have a better look at the actual terrain.
Mayor Strander also read a letter from Mrs. Darlene West and Mrs. Hans
B. West concerning the continuation of South 164th concerning the con-
tinuation of South 164th, wherein they stated they ha44 received a letter
from the Planning Commission dated May 1, 1963 stating the Planning Com-
mission had no plans to continue South 164th. Mr. Radford moved the
public hearing on this matter be postponed to August 7, 1967 at 8:00 p.m.
seconded by Mr. Ives and carried. The clerk was instructed to re- adver-
tise the public hearing and re -post the area. Mayor Strander declared
the public hearing closed.
Mr. Frank Zepp reported six building permits had been issued for
the month of June with a value of $1,818,700 and fees collected of $2,139.
During the six month period of January thru June 1967 building permits
were issued with a value of $13,495,438.70 and fees collected of $17,895.00.
Mr. Ives reported the new water main on 144th h4ji greatly increased
the water pressure on the hill.
Mr. Bowen announced the bid opening to be held July 17th on the res-
cue truck for the fire department.
Mr. Bowen announced the public hearing on July 17 in regard to the
annexation to the City of Tukwila of the area at 52nd South South 151st.
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Mr. George Akers presented to the council a petition for annexation
to the City of Tukwila a section of land consisting of 9.88 acres of
land. Since there had been a change it the petition after he had de-
livered it to the city clerk, he asked the council to give permission
for a public hearing and stated that he would amend the petition and
deliver the correct legal description to the city clerk. Mr. Bowen
asked City Attorney Mr. Hodge for a legal ruling on this matter. Mr.
Hodge ruled a public hearing could be set. Mr. Bowen moved the city
accept this petition in its intent and call for a Public Hearing on
August 7th, the County Commissioners to be asked for a waiver, providing
all papers are in order and delivered to the City Clerk by July 19 1967.
Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried.
Mayor Strander read a letter from Mr. Wing of Puget Western con-
cerning a call for bids for the Metro trunk line. The placement of this
line is contrary to his intrepretation of the 1966 committment by Metro.
Mr. Gibbs of Metro spoke of the sewer trunk line to be constructed
and explained the Metro position. He stated the placement of the trunk
line was according to Metro's intentions from the beginning and that if
the City or Puget Western had received a different impression it was due
to a misunderstanding, as it is not financially feasible to extend the
trunk line south of Strander Blvd. until there are sufficient customers
or a guarantee thereof. He further stated that sewage now being pumped
to the lagoon can be pumped or gravity fed to the main trunk line now
proposed and all present customers can be served.
Mr. Greathouse spoke stating the lagoon had been the delivery point
of sewage and all of Andover had been developed to drain to the lagoon
and now the planned trunk line would not be constructed in that area.
Mr. Gibbs replied that the area in question could be serviced with
the proposed trunk line equally well as with the lagoon; the main differ-
ence being in the size of pump required and when sufficient customers
or guarantee thereof are in the area in question and the area is of suf-
ficient size, Metro will build more trunk lines to serve. He further
stated that an agreement could be made wherein the trunk line could be
built by the City and later bought by Metro at construction cost.
Mayor Strander requested Mr. Greathouse take a report of the dis-
cussion back to Mr. Wing.
Mr. Gibbs requested a street use permit from the city for the con-
struction of the trunk line pointing out that time was of the essence be-
cause the river crossing had to be made before the Fisheries Department
deadline.
Mr. Fujuki of Hill Ingman reported he had reviewed the construction
plans and they would not interfere with city sewer lines.
Mr. Anderson moved the city grant the street use permit. Motion was
not recognized by the chair as discussion was in progress.
Mr. Bowen asked if a Federal Grant has been given to Metro for the
Tukwila project and Mr. Gibbs replied not at the present time, but costs
may be reimbursable to Metro to some extent at a latter date.
Mr. Hodge reported he had reviewed the request from Metro for a
street use permit and presented to the council a letter dated July 3,
1967 setting forth certain conditions he felt should be attached to the
permit. Mr. Gibbs stated the conditions were agreeable.
Mr. Fujuki reported he had discussed street restoration provisions
with Metro engineers and found them to be adequate. The question of street
failure due to Metro construction over and above the 1 year time was
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discussed. Mr. Gibbs had no objection to a two year guarantee period
to repair damages to streets resulting from construction pf Metro and
Val Vue lines. Mr. Hodge was instructed to add this condition to the
permit.
Mr. Anderson moved the street use permit be granted with the sti-
pulations stated in Mr. Hodge's June 3rd letter and a two year guarantee
of street restoration of all damages which are a result of the construc-
tion. Motion seconded by Mr. Ives and carried. Mr. Hodge was instructed
to draft street use permit reflecting the discussion.
Mr. Zepp reported on the Valley Regional Planning Commission and
their need for assistance and greater participation of the members in
order to function and grow as a more effective vehicle to take care of
Regional planning.
Mayor Strander read a resolution of intent received from the Re-
gional Planning Commission. Mr. Bowen was appointed to make a study of
Valley Regional Planning Commission needs and report back to the council.
Mr. Bowen moved a letter be written to Mr. B. Samis, President of
the Valley Regional Planning Commission stating our intention of adopting
the resolution of intent. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and passed.
Mr. Ives reported the 20 trees which were planted along Interurban
Avenue in 1958 and are now beautiful trees should be moved if the highway
is to be widened. He asked for suggestions for a new site and for plans
to be made for their removal during the proper season.
Mayor Strander announced July 29th will be Tukwila Day, commemorating
the 59th Anniversary of Incorporation of Tukwila.
Ordinance #488 adopting a portion of a comprehensive drainage plan
for an area within the City of Tukwila was introduced. Mr. Ives moved
Ordinance #488 be placed on its first reading, seconded by Mr. Bowen
and carried. Mr. Bowen moved Ordinance #488 be placed on its second
reading by title only, seconded by Mr. Ives and carried. Mr. Anderson
moved Ordinance #488 be placed on its third and final reading for adop-
tion by title only, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried.
Ordinance #489 Rezoning Certain Property within the City of Tukwila
from R -1 to R -4 and RMH (Ifidberg) was introduced. Mr. Ives moved Ordi-
nance #489 be placed on its first reading, seconded by Mr. Gardner and
carried. Mr. Anderson mover Ordinance #489 be placed on its second
reading by title only, seconded by Mr. Ives and carried. Mr. Bowen 1`
moved Ordinance #489 be placed on its third and final reading for adop-
tion by title only, seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried.
Mr. Gardner read a letter from the Tukwila industrial Council asking
for a two week delay for further study of the latest drainage plan re-
vised June 19th. Mr. Strander reported he had spoken to Mr. Wanarnaker
of the County Flood Control and there is danger in delaying adoption of
a plan for too long as financing may be in jeopardy. The Federal Govern-
ment Agency is becoming impatient. Mr. Fujuki reported the piece meal
acceptance are becoming a problem and a whole plan is necessary.
Mr. Gardner moved a dead line be set two weeks from tonight for
final submission of a plan. Motion sedonded by Mr. Bowen and carried.
Mr. Keller thanked Mr. Zepp for getting information for cost of
labor and materials for installation of a meter to supply the proposed
large water line connection on the Bow Lake line.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
CLERK pro tem
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