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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-11-04 Regular MinutesThe regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by Mayor Ninkler at :05 P.M. Council members present were: Richard A. Bowen, Dwight R. Gardner, Robert B. Anderson, Helen B. Nelsen, Thomas M. Forsythe, L. E. Crostick and Larry D. Popejoy. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. Novermber 4, 1968 Mayor Minkler presented a request from Mr. Zepp asking authorization from the Council to grant authority to King County to proceed with a storm drainage project on South 160th just West of 51st Avenue South. The cost being about $1,000.00. Mr. Bowen made a motion this drainage project be authorized. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Mayor Minkler reported he had written to Mr. McLeod regarding Mr. Todd's offer to sell property adjacent to the City Park. IIr. McLeod was present to further discuss the matter with council members. Much discussion followed. Mayor lankier pointed out the budget appropriations had been made prior to receipt of the offer. The Forward Thrust monies should be used for matching funds to obtain further grants of other state and federal agencies. Until the results of the Park Comprehensive study are available, the city is not in the position to bargain for the purchase of additional park property. Mr. McLeod stated the down payment could be low with very flexible terms arranged for the balance of payment. Mr. Todd reported if he sells the portion in question, the remainder of the property would not be suitable for apartment development. In reply to Miss Nelsen's question as to a deadline on the offer, is. Todd replied he could wait a couple of weeks but not until spring as he would rather develop than sell the property. He suggested $10,000 as a down payment, Mayor Ninkler stated matching funds for the Forward Thrust Monies would take time to obtain, the purpose for the Comprehensive Park Plan is a preliminary step to obtain further funds. Mr, Todd stated he plans to apply for C -2 coning on the corner property abutting on Interurban Avenue and the Three Tree Point road. This would take from 60 to 90 days to obtain and he could wait for his answer until that time. Er. Hodge pointed out the city would have to have an appraisal of the property to back up the purchase price. Mr. Bowen stated there are many questions to be answered before the city can act. Mr. McLeod requested the council bring the matter to the attention of the architectural firm doing the comprehensive study in order that they may supply advance information on their recomunendation as to the expansion of the present park site. Mr. Anderson stated the proposed piece of property is not of $100,000 valuation to the present park site and the land could be used for a higher and better use. He moved the Todd offer be rejected. No second. Mr. Crostick stated Mr. Todd should wait for the results of Study and the architectural firm should not be pressured to until they have had time to fully complete their studies, the expansion of the present park, the property in question expansion. the Comprehensive Park come up with any answers If the firm recommends is the only area for The matter of Mr, Todd's excavation on the property in question was discussed. IIr. Forsythe stated if any more curt is excavated, the land will not be of any use to the park. He is much in favor of the land being added to the present park, but if the city cannot afford to purchase it, Mir. Todd should proceed to develop it for R -1 residency under present zoning. Mr, Todd stated he would again apply for multiple zoning for the property. Mr. Crostick made a motion the city not make further negotiations with Mr. Todd in regard to the property. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson. After further discussion the question was called, Voting in favor of the motion were: Crostick, Anderson and Gardner. Voting against the motion were: Bowen, Nelsen, Popejoy and Forsythe. The motion failed, Mr. Forsythe suggested the park committee and the park board discuss this matter further and contact the architectural firm to see if there can be some answer on this question prior to the next council meeting. Mayor support in 144th. He Mayor and Police 3.t! Minkler reported on the letters mailed out in response to the request for obtaining a King County Park swimming facility in the 4400 block on South had received several replies to the correspondence. November 4, 1968 Page 2 (Conit) Ninkler read a letter from the J.C. Penney Company complementing the Fire Departments for their services. 14r. Bowen made a motion claims approved warrants drawn for their respective amounts. CURRENT EXPENSE $12,927.00 STREET FUND 5,005.80 by the Finance Committee be paid with Notion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. WATER FTJND $1,408.46 SEDER FUND 2,013.85 Mayor Minkler reported an opening on the Planning Commission resulting from the resignation of Mr. Jim North. He announced the appointment of Mr. Dwayne Traynor and asked council confirmation, Mr. Anderson made a motion for council concurrance with Mayor Minkler's request. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mayor Minkler presented the Resolution 217 proclaiming the week of December 1st as Civil Air Patrol Week. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed resolution be read for adloption. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. This being Resolution The proposed ordinance authorizing the execution of a contract with Sing County regarding Forward Thrust Park money and designating the King County Design Commission to serve as the design commission for the City of Tukwila, was introduced. Miss Nelsen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Notion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. notion seconded by hiss Nelsen and carried. This being Ordinance No. 531. Mr. Crostick made a motion the architectural firm of Olsen, Richert Bignold be designated as the Park Planning Consultants for the City of Tukwila. notion seconded by Mr. Forsythe and carried. The proposed ordinance authorizing the execution of a contract with King County regarding Forward Thrust Arterial Street money and designating the King County Design Commission to serve as the design commission for the City of Tukwila, was introduced. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. notion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. lir. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption by title only. Notion seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. 53 Mr. Forsythe made a motion the firm of Hill, Tngman, Chase and Company be appointed as the planning consultants for the arterial street program. notion seconded by hr. Gardner and carried. The proposed change in the business license ordinance was discussed. lir. Popejoy made a motion the city clerk be instructed to publish the proposed ordinance to come before the council for consideration on December 16th. Motion seconded by ;Ir. Bowen and carried. Mr. Long reported 7 building permits had been issued furing October with a valuation of $4,350,360 and permit fees of $4,712. A proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 251 in regard to set backs was discussed. Mr. Anderson made a motion a public hearing be held on this matter on December 2nd. Motion seconded by hiss Nelsen and carried. Mr. Forsythe reported his committee will have the proposed plans for purchase of the cityts transportation equipment prepared for the council meeting on Iovember 18th. ATTEST: There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:25. /,l nAYOR