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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-01-02 Regular MinutesJanuary 2, 1968 Mayor Minkler opened the Fublic Hearing on the Cooper annexation. 247 The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by the Mayor, Stan D. Minkler at $:00 P. M. Council members present were Richard. Bowen, I right Gardner, Robert Anderson, Helen Nelsen, Tom Forsythe, Larry Popejoy and L. E. Crostick. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read by the Council members. Mr. Keith Dysart, Attorney, reviewed the disputed Cooper annexation from 1961 to the present date. There will be a hearing on January 9th wherein Judge Mifflin will hear argument from King County to reconsider the county case. Mr. Dysart advised that the citizens present for the recessed Public Hearing were entitled to he heard, but a written decision by the Judge for the City could moot the hearing. STATEMENTS: Mrs. W. T. Ellert 13336 56th Avenue South questioned notice of the 1962 rezone of the Cooper property. Pat Palino 13049 56th Avenue lyouth stated she had presented a written petition to the City Clerk on December 1£3, 1967. She objected to the M-1 zoning.and that the property was annexed and immediately rezoned and to the building of the warehouse.as it would decrease property values. She further stated people living in the new houses were not aware of the zoning on the land or they would not have paid $16,000 for a house when they look out their windows at a concrete block wall. Dennis Estle 5610 South 133rd stated he bought his house last summer and King County informed him the county would never place such a zoning on the property. Barbara Estle 5610 South 133rd questioned whether it was the City's responsibility to notify the Title Company of passage of such zoning ordinances. Bill Gadge 1 3055 56th Avenue South stated they were never notified of any intent of rezoning for business. The value of his property has gone from $14,000.00 to $5,000.00 Walt Ellert 1 3336 56th Avenue South objected to the zoning with the existing bridge. Louis Bentler 13905 55th Avenue South objected-to the building of the warehouse. G. W. Grimes 13324 56th Avenue South stated new business will create more traffic on the bridge. The Chief of Police was instructed to check with the County regarding the bridge. Councilman Forsythe thanked the residents for attending the Public Hearing and for their interest in their area. Councilman Popejoy also expressed thanks. Mrs. W. T. Ellert 13336 56th South stated she had spoken to a council member who had indicated his feelings the area should remain residential. Mr. Gadge thanked the Council for listening to their statements and hoped for a favorable decision. Mr. Zepp, General Superintendent, reported three building permits issued during November with a valuation of $376,000.00 with permit fees of $$47.25. December, seven permits with a valuation of $845,795.00 and permit fees of $1,211.50. During the year of 1967 total, X1 permits issued amounted to $23,730,026.20 in valuation with permit fees of $33,490.25. Mr. Bowen made a motion all expenditures approved by the Finance Committee be paid with warrants drawn for their respective amounts. Notion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. CURRENT EXPENSE $212.32 Mr. Anderson made a motion the Fublic Hearing held on the proposed annexation of the Cooper property be taken under advisement pending the final determination of the Superior Court proceedings in King County. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. The Fublic Hearing was closed. January 2, 1968 con't Page 2 243 COMMITTEE REPORTS WATER Mr. Bowen reported on the new L.I.D. 14 for water in the area of MacAdam Road and 57th Avenue South. He read a letter from Hill ('c Ingman outlining information to be considered by the council. Mr. Hill presented a map and further explained the project. A letter is on file requesting water service with a petition signed by 67% of the property owners. There followed discussion as to whether the difference in cost between the 6" and 8" water lines could be absorbed by the water utility and to what extent the larger water main would benefit the entire Water Utility. Mr. Bowen made a motion Hill Ingman be instructed to finalize plans and draw up specifications for L I D 14 and be instructed to call for bids. No second. Mr. Cole, City Attorney reported the ordinance to create the L I D was ready. Mr. Bowen made a motion for adoption of the Ordinance. No second. Mr. Forsythe spoke for a meeting with the property owners to discuss the benefit to the entire city of the difference in the water main size. Mr. Cole stated if the ordinance was passed it world set the L I D in motion as the petition form for an L I D does not require a Public Hearing. Mr. Harrison stated the estimate of cost was 15% higher than anticipated. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the Council defer passage of the ordinance until property owners have discussed costs. No second. Mr. Backman stated he was anxious to get the L I D in progress. The petition had been signed by 2 /3rds of the property owners. Mr. Dick Wyman stated he felt the council should go ahead as bids would be called for, therefore, obtaining the best possible price. Mr. Forsythe questioned how much benefit the hill portion of Tukwila would gain. Mr. Forsythe withdrew his motion. Mr. Bowen made a motion Ordinance 505, creating L I D 14 be placed on its first reading. Seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. Mr. Gardner made a motion Ordinance 505 be placed on its second reading Ire title only. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. Mr. Bowen made a motion Ordinance 505 be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. The Developers Agreements were discussed. They have not been signed, meanwhile, the developers have been installing water lines, streets, sewers and drainage systems. Mr. Bowen made a motion it be announced as the policy of the City of Tukwila, henceforth, that the City will not accept the dedication of any public facility or utility, nor will the City provide new service such as sewage disposal, water distribution, storm drainage to a developer who was provided with a developer agreement to sign in 1966, until an agreement substantially the same as those provided in 1966 is signed. Additional developers of the same class must also sign said agreements in order to obtain new services or acceptance by the City of any public facility or utility. Motion seconded by Mr. Popejoy and carried. SEWER Mr. Gardner reported there were still two residences not connected to the sanitary sewer system. The two in question have obtained permits, but not as yet completed the work. POLICE Mr. Forsythe reported it was the recommendation of the Police Committee that Southgate Ford of Burien be awarded the bid for the new police cars. Mr. Forsythe made a motion Southgate Ford be awarded the police car bid. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Forsythe made a motion Hazelett Chevrolet of Kent be awarded the position of second choice in case of default. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. The clerk was instructed to inform the bidders and return bid bond deposits. FIRE DEPARTMENT Mr. Popejoy announced bid opening for the 1250 Pumper for the Fire Department will be held January 15, 1968. ANNEXATION Mr. Bowen reported the McGuire property annexation is still pending as a waiver from the review board has not been received. A written petition was presented to the council protesting the annexation. LICENSE Mr. Fopejoy reported he will have new provisions regarding licenses for the next meeting. MayorrMinkler requested he run a census of businesses in the City. FLOOD CONTROL Mr. Gardner turned the report on the Makami property drainage situation to Mr. Hill who reported the Mayor, Field Superintendent and the City Engineer had met with the Makamis. The engineers had run grades on the property in question and found it was much better drained now than before the development cf the area. Mr. Gardner reported on the Green River Flood Control District in conjunction with the Forward Thrust Drainage Plan, which will provide the Green River Valley area with over 5 million dollars in drainage projects. One of the first prcjects will be installation of the pump to take care of the Andover Park area. STREET Mr. Forsythe reported Mr. Zepp and he would meet on January 3rd with the State Highway Department to discuss variation from the 60 foot requirement to obtain matching funds for the improvement of South 144th. The ordinance for rezone of the Wingate property was discussed. Mr. Cole advised in view of a recent Supreme Court decision, a rezone ordinance, with stipulations should be preceeded by the signing of a dcveloperw agreement. It was the councils recommendation this plan be followed. The Planning Committee is to work with Mr. Cole to create an agreement. Mr. Cole presented a claim for damages filed by Mr. George B. Garrison and his wife, Hilloah H. Garrison. It was his recommendation the Council reject the claim for damages in view of the question of the City's liability concerning permits granted and the questionable amount of damages claimed. Mr. Anderson made a motion the claim filed by George B. Garrison and his wife, Hilloah H. Barrison against the City of Tukwila be rejected. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 P. M. ATTEST: J /2_24aL_:>/ 2 7 CITY CT,FRK January 2, 1965 Page 3 MAYOR 251