HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-10-07 Regular MinutesThe regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by the Mayor,
Stan D. 1!tnkler at 8:05 P. M. Councilmenbers present were: Richard A. Bowen, Dwight
R. Gardner, Robert B. Anderson, Tom Forsythe, Larry D. Popejoy, and L. E. st.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
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October 7, 1968
The Public Hearing on the City of Tukwila's 1969 Budget was held. Mayor Mi nkl er
presented the proposed budget item by item. Mr. R. Regal requested a clarification of
the Health Service Fee. Mr. D. Traynor questioned the amount requested for automotive
parts in the Police Department.
Mr. Forsythe spoke regarding the Police Department Budget. He requested that the
proposed Building Department's car be equipped for emergency police service if needed.
Mayor Minkler stated that, while the Police Department's Budget request was held to a
minimum, emergency appropriations could be made available for the Police Department if
an emergency arose.
Discussion was held regarding purchasing the city cars through King County or the
City of Seattle fleet plan.
After;'further discussion by Council members, with no protests: :received by citizens
present, Mr. Anderson made a motion the Public Hearing be closed. Motion seconded by.
Mr. Bowen and carried.
The ordinance adopting the Budget for the City of Tukwila for 1969 and setting a 16 mill
tax levy was introduced. Mr. Anderson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed
on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Bowen made a
motion the proposed ordinance be placed on it's second reeding by title only. Motion
seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance
be placed on it's third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded
by Mr. Popejoy and carried unamiously. This being Ordinance 526.
The proposed ordinances granting rail crossing franchises on South 180th and South
center Parkway, which had been placed on their first readings at the previous meeting,
were discussed.
Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance granting the rail crossing franchise
on Southcenter Parkway at Kinkier Blvd. be placed on it second reading by title only.
Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed
ordinance be placed on it third and final reading for adoption, by title only.
Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried unamiously. This being Ordinance #527.
Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance granting the rail crossing franchise
on South 180th in the Rivers Bend area be placed on it's second reading by title only.
Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed. la.. Forsythe made a motion the proposed
ordinance be placed on it's third and final reading for adoption, by title only.
Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed unamiously. This being Ordinance 528.
Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance, granting the rail crossing franchise
on South 180th (known as the Segale crossing) be placed on it's second reading by title
only. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the
proposed ordinance be placed on it's third and final reading for adoption, by title
only. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried unamiousl This being Ordinance #529.
Mr. Forsythe reported he had received a letter from the Milwaulkee Railroad which
guaranteed they would do their best for the development of tail service to the
Shoenbachler property when it was ready for said service.
Mr. Bowen made a motion claims approved by the Finance Committee be paid with warrants
drawn for their respective amounts. Motion seconded by Mr. Popejoy and passed.
Following are amounts of approved claims.
CURRENT EI ENSE FUND 21,905.26 URBAN ARTERIAL STREET FUND 166,779.51
STREET FUND 6,704.91 LID 13 16,183.39
WATER FUND 7,929.98 LID 14 24.35
MUER FUND 3,002.07 LID 15 494.56
A resolution, accepting the sewer lift station from Sammamish Commercial, was introduced.
Mr. Gardner made a motion the proposed resolution be read to the council for adoption,
Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed. This being Resolution #215.
Mayor Minkler reported on a Urban Arterial Board Meeting he had attended in 'Olympia.
The Board has adopted the following formula for allocation of funds: 63.8% for major
and primary arterials, 15.6% for secondary arterials, and 20.7% for collector arterials,
The City of Tukwila's streets would fall only under the secondary and collector
classifications.
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Mayor Minkler reported he bad attended the awarding of the prizes and the crowf1ng:•of
the queen of Fire Prevention Week, with members of the Tukwila Fire Department. The
contest had been sponsored for children of the Tukwila Elementary School in connection
with Fire Prevention Week.
Mr. Zepp reported nine building permits had been issued for the month of September,
with Op valuation of $3,465,216 and permit fees of $4,443.50.
Mr. Todd requested a developers extension agreement for a water system. Mr. Todd to work
with Mr. Hodge and Mr. Deihl to develop the agreement.
Mr. Regal requested the council to work with citizens and the school board to bring
before the county school board, the matter of all portions of the City of Tukwila being
in one school district. Mr. Crostick, School Chairman, to work with Mr. Regal.
Mr. Forsythe reported on the wetting with the State Highway Department on the widening
of Interurban Avenue South through Tukwila.
There being no further business, Mr. Anderson moted the meeting be adjourned. Meeting
adjourned at 9:50 P. M.
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MAYOR