HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-08-21 Regular MinutesAugust 21, 1967
The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by
the Mayor, John B. Strander at 8:00 P.M. Councilman present were Stan D. Minkler,
A.G. Radford, E.W. Ives, Richard A. Bowen, Dwight R. Gardner and Robert B. Anderson.
First order of business was the reading of the minutes of the August 7th
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 res-
pective amounts, seconded by Mr. Ives and carried.
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A discussion was had by council in regard to the proposed purchase of a
Fire Truck, this truck can be purchased from the Angle Lake Fire Department at
a cost of x'23,000.00. A rescue unit truck for the Fire Department has been ordered
with delivery date set at 3 months.
Mr. Zepp presented plans to council in regard to the Olympic Pipe Line
franchise. Mr. Dave Dennard spoke to council about the proposed franchise stating
that at the present time they have a base station in Renton, this pipe line to
go through the development in the south section of Tukwila. Mr. Dennard stated
that this line would be water tested to insure its safe use, with monitered flow
of income and outgo. After discussion with council and others, this was turned
over to the attorney for further consideration. Mrs. Makami questioned Mr. Dennard
as to why he is presenting this to council at this time, whereas the property owners
were approached a year ago. It was brought out at this time that Metro has already
!<:cJict7started construction on Strander Blvd, therefore the Olympic Pipe Line could not
work in conjunction with them. Mr. Harrison questioned the imminet domain factor,
as this is a private interprise. It was brought out at this time that 7500 barrels
of airplane fuel would flow through these pipes in any given day with a posted
')tariff of per barrel. Mr. Forsythe questioned the pipe line, going through
property t at nnot be restored, building and such would not be built on /or within
a ten foot area.
Mr. Zepp reporting for the water department, stated that there is a shortage
on the hill at least twice a day. Mr. Zepp stated that this water line could be
put in at an estmated cost of 54,000.00, this money could be borrowed from the
street department fund, paying back this amount over a period of years. Mr. Minkler
moved that Mr. Zepp be authorized to proceed with this project for 59th Avenue
seconded by Mr. Radford and carried, with Mr. Anderson voting "no
Mr. Hill gave a progress report on work in Andover Park area,noting the
sewer line for Sammamish Commerical Co. O.R. Alia's water line construction .The
application for finances regarding the bridge construction must be in the hands
of the State Aid Engineers by the 16th of September. Mr. (lodge presented the
Metro agreement to council, this for signing.
Mr. Gardner spoke to council about public law 660 in reference to Washington
State clean water. It was discussed at this time, the resurfacing of 144th street
from 56th Avenue to the bottom of the hill going to 53rd Street. The 2 cent gas
tax was discussed, in conjunction with t' is project. Mr. Radford will discuss this
with Mr. Nesbitt State Aid Engineer.
Mr. Thomas Forsythe, President of the Tukwila Chamber of Commerce spoke to
council in reference to a meeting with the State Highway Department, the 2 foot
median proposed for Interurban Avenue, has now been opened for modification
and further review.
Mrs Kerman Schoenbackler stated that the rock Crushing plant going up
across the street from her was a nuisance and questioned Mr. Zepp as to the
legality of this project, whereby Mr. Zepp stated that everything was in order
building permits were issued and soforth. Mrs Makami thanked Mr. Zepp for having
the road in front of her home oiled, but stated that Baugh Construction Company
refuses to water the road, in there work.
The following bills
Current Expense
Street
Water
Sewer
Water Sewer Co -st. Fund
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
Attest:
Lillian Balk, Clerk
were approved for payment:
$7,848.65
4,354.80
3,363.54
2,454.43
1,449.53
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