HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-09-05 Regular MinutesSeptember 5, 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.W. Ives, Richard A. Bowen, Dwight R. Gardner and
Robert B. Anderson.
The first order of business was the reading of the minutes of the
August 21st meeting, the minutes were approved as read, with a correction
from Mr. Dennard, stating the figure should be 10.5 cents per barrel, not
$10.50
Mr. Minkler moved that all the bills approved by the finance committee
be allowed, with warrants drawn for their respective amounts, seconded by
Mr. Radford and carried.
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The Mitchell rezone request was discussed with council. Mr. Hodge stated
that a public hearing should be called for, including both the Mitchell and
Hackett property. In regard to the procedure Mr. Hodge stated that if the
Planning Commission turns down the rezone request this does not necessarily
mean this rezone request will go to the council, this to come before the
council on the appeal of the property owner.
Mr. Harrison stated that the public hearing held at the Planning Commission
meeting, wherein both the Mitchell and Hackett properties were up for consid-
eration of land use change, was subsquemtly turned down by the Planning
commission therefore the zoning cannot be changed.
Mr. Hodge stated that Mr. Mitchell appealed for a postponement, therefore
it is necessary to have a public hearing in this regard. Mr. Minkler moved
that council set the date of October 2, 1967 for the public hearing in this
regard, seconded by Mr. Ives and carried.
The meeting was opened to a public hearing in regard to a request for
rezone for property commonly known as the Macri property. Mr. Minkler read a
letter from the Planning Commission, wherein the Planning Commission turned
down the request for rezone. After brief discussion by council Mr. Ives moved
that council deny this request for rezone, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried.
Mr. Zepp reported on the building permits issued in the month of August.
Mr. Radford reporting for the Street Committee stated that the bridge
and street for 180th is being finalized for application, for matching funds
to the State. Mr. Radford stated that all streets in Tukwila are in bad need
of repair, however we need new water lines first.
Mr. Minkler speaking for the Water Committee questioned Mr. Zepp as to
the feasibility of new water lines, espically needed now on South 147th to
the school and on 56th Avenue from 144th street to 147th Street. Mr. Minkler
moved that Mr. Zepp prepare a cost break down and proceed on the above mentioned
project, seconded by Mr. Ives and carried, with Mr. Anderson voting "no
Mr. Radford stated that the cost are also being worked out in regard to streets
from 58th to 53rd street on South 144th.
Mr. Bowen moved that a call for bids in regard to a new fire truck, be
advertised, seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. with the bid opening date
being set for September 18, 1967.
Mr. Mardner speaking for the Metro Committee stated that forms for Federal
Pollution Control Grant, has been requested from Olympia.
Mayor Strander asked council approval of two members to the Planning
Commission from an area not represented his appointments are Mr. Fred Pack
and Mr. Richard FCirsop.
Mr. Ives speaking for the License Committee stated that several request for
cab license has been received, after general discussion by council, it was
determined that any and /6r all who could meet our standards could apply for said
license. Mr. Ives will report back to the Council at the September 18th meeting.
Mr. Harrison stated that cabs cabs in the area is very important, however the
rate should be equal ,(rates adapted for the Tukwila area only).
September 5, 1967 Con't
Mr. Barr reported that progress is being made on the Comprehensive Flood
Control program and should be completed in approximately six weeks.
Mr. Hodge read briefly a new ordinance in regard to the franchise ordinance
for Olympic Pipe Line A meeting is set for Monday September 11, 1967 at 8:00
P.M. in council chambers for further discussion.
Mr. Bob Merriweather of Puget Western presented an approved plan of Plat
No. 5 for Andover Park, this approval by council subject to Planning Commission
recommendation, past records will be checked, in this regard.
Mr. Harrison speaking on behalf of the Planning Commission request that
a full time secretary for said Planning commission be included in the 1968
budget.
There being no further business for discussion the meeting was adjourned
at 9:30 P.M.
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