HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-11-06 Regular MinutesNovember 6, 1967
The regular meeting of the Tukwila City council was called to order
by the Mayor, John B. Strander at 8 :00 P.T. Councilmen present were Stan
D. Minkler, A.G. Radford, E.W. Ives, Dwight R. Gardner, Miss Helen B. Nelsen
and Robert B. Anderson.
The first order of business was the reading of the minutes of the October
16th 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. Ives and carried.
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The meeting was opened to a Public Hearing at this time, concerning a
request for rezone of property from R -1 to R -4 the property in question
being Lot 5, Block 13 Hillman's Seattle Garden tracts. Mr. Harrison of the
Planning Commission spoke to council in regard to this request, po'nting out
the area in question on the map. Mr. Harrison stated that the Planning
Commission had denied the request for rezone, passing this recommendation on
the council.
Howard Hawley speaking in favor of the rezone stated that the property
to the north and south is feasible R -4 property and the property behind is
zoned as such, therefore changing the zoning from R -1 to R -4 would be the
right thing to do. Mr. Hawley maintains that in the past persons were requested
to object to the rezone request Miss Rena Halloway spoke against this rezone
request, stating that 59th Avenue is no place for apartments, Miss Halloway
stated that she was never approached or asked to protest, Mrs (lyden also
speaking against this rezone request, stated that her protest came as a voluntary
act on her part. Mr. Harrison, §peaking on behalf of Mrs Davis, stated that
Mrs Davis being a part of the Planning Commission abstained from voting on this
issued, when it was presented to the Planning Commission.
Mr. Radford stated that the City has tried to keep things in balance as far as
R -1 and R -4 zoning was concerned. Mr. Radford moved that council deny the re-
zone request, seconded by Mr Minkler and carried, with Mr. Anderson voting "no
Mr. Anderson stated that he voted "no" in this instance as he voted against
the Comprehensive Plan for the same reason, that being "he" Mr. Anderson feels
57th Avenue South should be the line between R -1 and R -4 zoning.
The postponed Public Hearing on the updated street program was opened for
discussion at this time. George Long pointed out the area 's slated for
improvemnet on the map, this six year program is in need of revision every two
years, and at the present time, the only major change would be the cost element.
Mr. Harrison questioned «ouncil in regard to the use of the 1/2 cent as tax
monies. It was pointed out that this program has to be amended and corrected
every two years the function of the city is to follow the law, as to what
manner we spend the money It was pointed out at this time that the 1/2 cent
gas tax money is a per capita figure( this for clarification)
Mr. Anderson moved that Ordinance 499 in regard to the revised Street grogram
be placed on its Ist reading, seconded by Mr. Radford and carried. Mr. Radford
moved that Ordinance 499 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Mr. Tves
and carried. Mr. Anderson moved that Ordinance 499 be placed on its 3rd and
final reading for adoption, seconded by Mr. Radford and carried. Therefore the
public hearing was closed.
The Tukwila drainage plan, which has been pending action for many months,
was brought up for discussion at this time. Mayor Strander read a letter from
Hill, Ingman and Chase in this regard. Mr. Fill pointed out on the map the
area involved and the proposed changes, the revision being that the line would
run northerly to Minkler Blvd, south on Minkler then east to the river, with
the pressure line running along South 180th street emptying into the river at
that point. Mr. Makami questioned council in this regard. Mr. Iverson stated
that questions were still unanswered in this regard. Yr. Hill stated that the
proposed line would be within a 60 foot right -of -way. A fifteen foot easement
immediately adjacent to this line is very necessary Mr. Ives stated that
this proposed drainage line was discussed at the August meeting and time is
running short. Mr. Gardner moved that council approve this drainage plan, as
presented, seconded by Mr. Ives and carried, with Mr. Anderson voting "no
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
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Mayor Strander spoke to council in regard to the proposed project for
Southcenter Parkway, South 180th and 178th Street. The planned meeting
Of October 23rd had to be cancelled, therefore the resolution of intent
and other action was up for discussion at this time. Mr. Hill gave the
full background and detail of the proposed project, stating that the
bridge and street project would start in early spring. Assessments against
the property would pay for the portion not picked up and approved by the
State. The property will be assessed by the square foot basics. Mayor
Strander questioned Mr. Hill as to how the L.I.D. would be paid. Mr. Hill
stated that the City would pay the monthly bills, to be re- imbursed up to
90% by the State, within a 30 day period. It was also brought out at this time
that interim:_financing would come from McLean and company. Mr. Lloyd Martin
of 17839 -178th Street questioned council in regard to 178th street, stating
that this portion of street should be excluded from the L.I.D. Mr. Lockard
questioned the width of the proposed bridge. The new bridge will be 5 lanes
with one lane serving as a continous turn lane, with a traffic light at the
intersection of the West Valley Road.
Mr. Ives moved that council accept this resolution 193 of intent, seconded
by Mr. Gardner and carried, with Mr. Anderson abstaining from the vote. The
date for the formation of the L.I.D. has been set for November 27, 1967 at
8:00 P.M.
Mr. Long reported on the amount of building permits issued in the month
of October this in the amount of 2,333,855.00.
Mr. Radford reported for the Street Committee. Mr. Minkler reported for
the Water Committee. Mr. Long stated that the new water lines are in and in
full operation. Mr. Anderson reported for the Sanitation Committee. Mr. Minkler
reported for the Police Committee. Mr. Gardner reported for Metro. Miss Nelsen
reported for Public Buildings and Grounds Committee. Yr. Minkler reporting for
the Planning Commission read a letter to council in regard to a request for a
street vacation. A Public Hearing has been set for November 20th in this regard.
Mr. Ives speaking for the Parks and Beautification Committee stated that a piece
of property just south of 154th on the West Valley Highway would make an ideal
spot for a park, now that the highway has been re- routed. The State having been
contacted on this matter stated that plans for the development of this property
have been made. Mr. Forsythe stated that in his talks earlier with Mr. Phral,
no immediate plans were in the offing, but now there seems to be a delay, pending
the outcome of the improvement requested for Interurban Avenue. Mr. Ives also
speaking for the Parks and Beautification Committee requested that all political
signs be removed, as soon after the election as possible.
Mr. Ives reported for the School Committee. Mr. Tves speaking for the
License Committee asked council approval on a recent request for pinball
license, this for a Mr. Abdo, this motion seconded by Mr. Radford and carried.
Mr. Gardner speaking for the Flood Control Committee, stated that a million
dollar bond issue will be on the ballot, Mr. Gardner urged people to vote on
this issue.
An annexation petition was presented to council at this time, this in
regard to the Cooper property, this annexation request was presented by Mr.
Bastian, attorney for Mr. Cooper. The petition was in effect one seeking
annexation of property already in the City of Tukwila, since there is no
compulsion upon the City Council to accept any annexation, and since the
property was already annexed„, council refused to consider the application.
Mr. Anderson moved that the petition be denied on the grounds that the property
has previously been annexed to the City of Tukwila, seconded by Mr. Minkler and
carried. Where upon council authorized the Attorney's to commence legal action
to judically validate the jurisdiction of the City of Tukwila and acompanying
zoning for lots 47 and 65 of Fast Riverton Garden Tracts.
Mayor Strander read a portion of the Operational Plan for Civil Defense,
this worked up by Mr. Walt Frey and Wynn Anderson, this will enable us to
share in the benefits, if and when needed, which of course we hope will not
be needed.
Mr. Radford speaking in regard to the City of Tukwila Building code, stated
that the City of Tukwila adopted the Uniform building code,ih 1959 and have
adopt ed the updating of same by reference, as needed.
Bid opening date for 2 new trucks for the Street, Water Sewr Department
has been set for December 4, 1967 at 8:00 P.M.
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MAYOR