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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-09-16 Regular MinutesSeptember 14 1968 The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by Mayor Stan Minkler at 800 P.M. Council members present were Richard A. Bowen, Dwight R. Gardner, Tom Forsyth Iarry fl. Popejoy, I. E. Crostick and Robert B. Anderson. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. A Public Hearing was held on the proposed 6 year Arterial Urban Arterial Comprehensive Street Plans. Mr. Zepp explained the purpose of the public hearing and presented maps showing the proposed program. He explained the different classifications of streets and pointed out the ones that could come under the Urban Arterial Trust Fund matching program. Hr. Forsythe explained the city has funds budgeted to procur the necessary rights —of way on South 144th and for preliminary engineering. The city is proposing to obtain 90% matching funds for the construction of South 144th and other specified streets to connect to South 154th. Since there was no participation from the public present, Mr. Forsythe made a motion the Public Hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and passed. An Ordinance adopting the 6 year Comprehensive Street Plans was presented to the Council. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only, Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen 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 Mr. Bowen and passed unamiously. This being Ordinance 525. Mr. Forsythe commended the Engineering firm of Hill, Ingman, Chase Company for their assistance in preparing the comprehensive street plan, and Mr, Frank Zepp for his work in acquiring the necessary materials for the ordinance. Mr. Bowen made a motion claims approved by the Finance Committee be paid, with warrants drawn for their respective amounts. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Warrants approved: Current Expense Fund $56.70. Mr. Minkler reported on the matter of the lift station on Andover-Park West at Minkler Blvd. which had been discussed at the previous meeting. He read a letter from Hill, Ingman, Chase Company stating they had inspected the lift station and found it to be acceptable. After some discussion, Mr. Gardner made a motion the City accept the lift station under discussion. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried, A resolution accepting the deed from Totem Pontiac for certain property within the city of Tukwila was presented. Mr. Bowen made a motion the resolution be read to the Council, for adoption, Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. This being Resolution No. 213 A resolution accepting the deed, agreement, and easement from Paul and Lorraine Joniettz for rights— of—way in connection with the development of South 178th was presented. W. Bowen made a motion the proposed resolution be read to the Council for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Forsythe and carried, This being Resolution No. 214. The rail crossing franchise ordinance which had been passed by a 4 to 3 vote at the previous meeting was discussed. In accordance with Mr. Anderson's request, the laws regarding the granting of franchises had been researched. RCW 35.24.250 states No franchise or valuable privilege shall be granted unless by the vote of at least five members of the City Council." Therefore, the rail crossing franchise ordinance had not been approved. Mr. Forsythe proposed that the four crossings covered in the original ordinance be discussed separately and, if granted, a separate ordinance would cover each crossing. Mr. Fujuki reported the contracts already let, included balasting at five locations. The council has already eliminated one proposed crossing. If it becomes necessary to place a needed rail crossing in the road bed at a )Ater date, it will not harm the street. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance, granting a franchise for a rail crossing mil Southcenter Parkway in the vicinity of Minkler Blvd., be placed on it's first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried unamiously. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance, granting a franchise for a rail crossing on South 180th in the River Bend area, be placed on it's first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Popejoy and carried unamiously. 3/G September 16, 1968 (can't) Page 2 Mr. Forsythe made a motion the crossing of South 180th, just east of the intersection with Southcenter Parkway (common bounder of Segale Shoenbachler property), be held In abeyance and considered at a later date. Motion seconded by Mr. Popejoy. Voting Yes were councilmen Forsythe, Popejoy, Crostick and Anderson. Voting No were councilmen Bowen and Gardner. Motion carried. Mr. Forsythe Inter clarified his motion to mean the matter of this crossing will not be considered again until there is a further request received when deemed necessary for industrial development, Mr. Forsythe made a motion the creasing of South 180th, known as the Segale crossing, just west of the bend in the river, be held in abeyance and considered at a later date, Motion seconded by Mr. Crostick. Voting Yes were council members Forsythe and Anderson. Voting No were council members Bowen, Gardner, Popejoy and Crostick. Motion failed, Mr. Segale spoke to the council. He stated he had requested the crossing ane month previous to the two crossings considered in the proposed ordinances. He has industry ready to move in but cannot make commitments until he knows if rail service will be available. He further stated that, since he had requested the crossing first, he could not see how the Council could consider the granting of two crossings and yet, not his, which had been requested prior to the others. Mr. Forsythe explained, the point of the whole question, is whether the 5 acre tract in the southwest corner of South 180th and Southcenter Parkway can be served with the Segale crossing. He asked for assurance that said tract would be served when it has a need for the service. Mr. Segale questioned the fairness of his having to wait for development of his property until the other property is ready to develop. He stated he has waited eight years for rail service to his 100 acres. Mr. Crostick questioned Mr. Seigel., a representative of the Milwaukee Railroad, as to the nearness of rail tracks that would eventually cross at the Shoenbachler Segale boundary. A_ five minute recess was called. After the meeting reconviened, Mr. Forsythe stated he had received assurance from Mr. Segale and the Milwaukee Railroad representative they they would use their best efforts to help facilitate rail service to the five acre tract when the need arises. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance, granting a rail crossing franchise across South 180th pursuant to Mr. Segalets request, be placed on itts first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner. Voting in favor of the motion were council members Bowen, Gardner, Forsythe, Popejoy and Crostick. Mr. Anderson abstained. Hayor Minkler announced that all proposed ordinances provided that only one track at each crossing be allowed. Mr, Gardner reported on the meetings with the Health Services Committee of the Association of Washington Cities. Headway is being made on the health service agreement. The point of contention appears to be that the cities were handed enormous billings with no ceiling for the future and no voice in the matter. Further meetings will be scheduled and the cities will be given a voice in decisions. Mayor Minkler announced that the Association of Washington Cities is backing a bill giving the four major cities further rights in annexation proceedings. He stressed that all citizens and councilmsmbers must watch for legislation that will hurt the smaller cities on the outskirts of the large ones, Mr, McLeod requested the Council abandon plans for granting franchises on grade rail crossings and require a condition for crossing South 180th ve via an overpass. The cost would only be $200,000, He stated he opposed any crossing that is a grade crossing on the grounds that it is unsafe, Mr, Forsythe replied that the proposed crossings were not high speed crossings, but slaw speed rail crossings over a 35 mile speed limit street in an industrial area and which will be regulated. He further stated there wad at present four high speed main line tracks across South 180th over in the valley and both these and the crossing on the West Valley Highway, were grade crossings. He also pointed out that the final decision as to the safety of the proposed crossings will be made by the Washington Utilities Commission in their complete study of the rail crossings. Mr. Anderson made a motion the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9 :20 P.M. ciERK YOR