HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-07-01 Regular MinutesJuly 1, 1968
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The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by the
Mayor, Stan D. Minkler at 8:05. Council members present were: Richard A. Bowen,
Robert B. Anderson, Helen B. Nelsen, Tom Forsythe, L. E. Crostick, and Larry D.
Popejoy.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
Mr. Ken Fujiki read a letter from Hill, Ingman, Chase Company dated July 1,
1968 which recorytmended acceptance of the low bid of M. A. Segale, 18010 Southcenter
Parkway, Kent, Washington in the amount of $640,881.20 for construction of South
180th, Southcenter Parkway and South 178th Streets.
Mrr. Fujiki requested authority to proceed with Schedule ##1 (Southcenter
Parkway and South 180th) as soon as the contract is signed.
Construction on Schedule #2 (South 178th) to be delayed until the necessary
Rights -of -way are obtained and construction on Schedule #3 (detour route) to be
delayed pending right -of -way agreement.
Mr. Forsythe made a motion the Council accept the low bid of M. A. Segale,
18010 Southcenter Parkway, in the amount of $640,881.20. The motion was seconded;
by Miss Nelsen and carried.
Mr. Forsythe made a motion, that under standard proceedures of the City of
Tukwila, in the event the number 1 bidder, M. A. Segale, by unable to perforn, the
second low bidder, R. L. Moss and Co., Zenith, Washington be awarded the bid.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried.
Mr. Bowen reported members of the City Council had met with members of the
Fire Department on June 24th to discuss fire protection problems pointed out in the
petition the Fire Department presented at the last council meeting. Mr. Bowen
presented members of the council a written report on this meeting, a copy of j
which is on file in the minute book of the City.
Mayor Minkler requested further discussion with the fire department on these
matters during the preparation of the 1969 City Budget. He further requested the
Fire Department submit a complete document to the Planning Commission in regard
to their determination of an emergency pertaining to zoning.
Mayor Minkler read a letter from Dr. Evans, of the King County Health Dept.
requesting a meeting, in the near future, with members of the Council to discuss
health matters and services. Dr. Evans is to contact the City the latter part of
July to set a date for this meeting.
The revised Comprehensive Street Plan was discussed. Mr. Long reported the
revised plan is ready for discussion at a public hearing.
Mr. Crostick made a motion a Public Hearing be held at a special Council
meeting on July 17th at 8:OOP.M. to consider both the revised Comprehensive Street
Plan and proposed amendments to Ordinance 251. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and
carried.
Mr. Forsythe made a motion that the Council call for sealed bids for the sale
of the surplus 1955 International cab and chasis with the bid opening date set
for July 17th at 8:00 P. M. Motion seconded by Mr. Popejoy and carried.
Mr. Bowen made a motion claims approved by the Finance Committee be paid with
warrants drawn in their respective amounts. Motion seconded by Mr. Forsythe: and
carried.
Mr. Crostick reported on the Planning Commission public Hearing on the rezone
freeze petition. The hearing has been continued until July 18th with reports from
various departments expected at that time. He further reported the Planning
Commission had held a Public-Heahiag .o t amendments to Ordinance' 251, The
Planning Commission recommendations were being presented to Council members for
their review.
A resolution regarding signing on Interurban Avenue Was presented to the
Council. Mr. Forsythe moved the resolution be read to the Council for adoption.
Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and Carried. This being Resolution 209.
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Mr. Traynor reported several signs advertising apartments are illegally
posted. Mr. Long was instructed to look into this matter.
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The Clerk was instructed to forward a copy of Resolution #209 to the State
Highway Department.
Mr. Long reported eight building permits issued during June, with a
valuation of $397,820.00 and permit fees of $704.50. The report for the first
6 months of 1968 was ?3 permits issued, with a valuation of $.5,787,628.00 and
permit fees of $9,697.75.
Mr. Crostick requested a Council work meeting to further study the development
of a Comprehensive Plan for recreation facilities and Civic buildings. July 9th
was set for a special Council meeting to further discuss a Comprehensive Park and
Civic Depelopment Plan,
Mr. Forsythe announced an Institute on Planning to be held July 10th at the
Student Union Building at the U. Of W. This to be an all -day work shop, with an
evening meeting on Capital Financing on Forward Thrust.
Mr. Eastwood reported that at 58th and South 142nd, N. E. Sector, there is a
discharging of untreated water. Mr. Long was instructed to contact the Health
Department.
Discussion of storm sewers on Interurban Avenue was held. Mr. Crostick,
Forsythe and Gardner were instructed to further study this problem.
There being no further business, Mr. Anderson moved the meeting adjourn,
seconded by Mr. Bowen and Carried.
ATTEST:
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 P. M.
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