HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-06-17 Regular MinutesJune 17, 1968
The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M.
Council President Richard A. Bowen, in the absence of Mayor Minkler. Council members
present were: Dwight R. Gardner, Robert B. Anderson, Helen B. Nelsen, Tom Forsythe,
L. E. Crostick and Larry D. Popejoy.
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A Public Hearing was held on a petition received from George Forsyth for annexation
to the City of Tukwila property located on the North side of South 178th at the Western
boundary of the City limits.
Mr. Iry Iverson, 5914 South 180th, a real estate agent representing 1Ir. George Forsyth,
spoke in favor of the proposed annexation. There were no protests to the proposed action.
Mr. Anderson made a motion the petitioners plea be granted subject to approval of the
Boundary Reitiew Board. Motion seconded by Mr. Popejoy and carried.
Mr. Forsythe made a motion the minutes of the previous meeting be approved. Motion
seconded by Niss Nelsen and carried.
Mr. Bowen presented a petition received from the Fire Department to members of the
council. He asked for a meeting with members of the Fire Department on Monday, June 24th
to further discuss the petition.
Mr. Forsythe made a motion claims approved by the Finance Committee be paid with
warrants drawn for their respective amounts. Motion seconded b;Thr. Gardner and carried.
The Railroad Crossing Franchise was discussed. Mr. Forsythe asked for a delay of
action on this matter until the July 15th meeting of the council.
The Resolution concerning the Puget Power contract for service to the lift station
at Andover Park West and Strander Blvd. was discussed. Mr. Gardner made a motion the
proposed resolution be read to the Council for adoption. Motion seconded by lir. Popejoy
and carried. This being Resolution 208
Mr. Bowen read a letter from Hr. James Symbol of the Postal Department in answer to
Mayor Minklers letter of May 14, requesting the Postal Department's adherence to promises
made at the time the Tukwila Post Office became a branch of the Seattle Post Office.
Mr. Bowen announced the award of the contract for construction of water mains for
LID 14 to Four Star Construction Company in the amount of $19,659.50 had been withdrawn
due to a bonding problem and the contract has been awarded to the second low bidder,
Geisner Brown. of Renton in the amount of $22,619.30.
A proposed ordinance providing for condemnation of certain property rights in regard
to LT() 15 was introduced. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on
its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Mr. Anderson made a
motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion
seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. iir. Gardner made a motion the proposed ordinance
be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Lotion seconded
by hr. Popejoy and carried. This being Ordinance 521.
A proposed ordinance regulating the location of swimming pools, requiring fencing
and regulating the height thereof was introduced. Mr. Popejoy made a motion the proposed
ordinance be placed on its first reading. notion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried.
Mr. Anderson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title
only. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed
ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion
seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried.- G r-4 SAL:.
Letters from the City to ValVue Sewer District Metro releasing them from the
responsibility of surface restoration resulting from certain construction, upon the receipt
of specified monies by the City of Tukwila were discussed. Air. Forsythe made a motion
the city accept the money for the repair of the streets. Notion seconded by Miss Nelsen
and carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
(Attached is a list of the claims approved by the Finance Committee by Funds.
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Following is a list of the claims approved by the Finance Committee an
by council motion at the June 17th meeting
CURRENT EXPENSE FUND
STREET FUND
WATER FUND
SEWER FUND
URBAN ARTERIAL FUND
WATER FACILITIES
LID 8
LID 13
LID 14
LID 15
12,051.16
5,009.91
1,643.81
2,057.56
24,217.70
1,000.00
1,756.07
2,347.45
356.27
557.02
June 17, 1968