HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-11-18 Regular MinutesThe regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by Mayor
Stan D. Minkler at 8 :00 P.M. Council members present were: Richard A. Bowen,
Dwight R. Gardner, Robert B. Anderson, Thomas 11. Forsythe, L. Ee Crostick and Larry
D. Popejoy. Councilwoman Helen B. Nelsen was excused.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
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Mrs. Madge Phillips presented a wall clock to the City of Tukwila on behalf of
many citizens in memory of the late August W. Thies. Mayor Minkler accepted in behalf
of the City of Tukwila.
Mr. Crostick read a letter dated November 18, 1968 from the Architectural firm of
Olson, Richert Bignold regarding the Comprehensive Park Recreation study. The
study will not be completed until January 10, 1969. It will be the middle of December
before any recomendation regarding addition to present park property could be available.
Mr. Crostick stated he felt the city chould stay within the original plans to follow
the comprehensive study and should await the recomendations of the firm before making
any decisions on park properties. The results of the King County Park Board regional
park site decision will also be considered in determining location of future city
park facilities.
Mr. Ives, Chairman of the Park Board, reported they had met with Ur. Bignold and would
be meeting again soon. Mayor Minkler requested Ir. Ives notify the Council Park
Committee members as to time and place of the forthcoming meeting.
Mr. Todd questioned as to whether the city had obtained appraisal on the land. Mr.
Crostick replied this would not be done until the city had received the consultants
report& ascertained if the proposed site addition were within the comprehensive plan.
Mr. Bowen made a motion claims approved by the finance committee be paid with
warrants drawn in their respective amounts. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and
carried.
Mayor Minkler announced two terms had expired on the Planning Commission and
asked Council concurrence on the re- appointment of Miss Helen B. Nelsen and I Alvin B.
Harrison for 6 —year terms. Mr. Bowen moved council concurrence on these appointments
Motion seconded by lr. Crostick and carried.
Mayor Minkler announced he had accepted the resignation of Mr. Robert ding as a
delegate from Tukwila to the Valley Regional Planning Commission and he was appointing
Mr. Byron Sneva to succela Er. 'Ting.
Mr. Hodge explained the recently approved rail crossing franchises were found to
be in need of correction due to a recent Attorney General's opinion. He introduced
a proposed ordinance which repeals the original Ordinances 527, 528, and 529 and
incorporates the necessary changes.
Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading by
title only. Motion seconded by M. Popejoy and carried.
Mr. Forsythe reported on the findings of his committee regarding purchase of
proposed city transportation equipment through the King County Purchasing Department.
The committee found the city could save approximately $1,800. by taking advantage of
the King County bid call. The next bid request will go out December 2nd with delivery
requested the last of January or the first of February.
Mr. Forsythe made a motion the Mayor write a letter advising the King County Purchasing
Agent of the City's intent to be included in the December 2nd bid request. Notion
seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried.
Mayor Minkler announced a proposed amendment to the 1968 Budget Ordinance would
be considered by the council at the meeting on December 2, 1968.
Mr. Bowen stated the City Treasurer had reported a surplus of funds in the
Sewer Department and had requested council authorization to invest said funds until
they are needed for operation expenses.
Mr. Bowen made a motion the request be granted. Notion seconded by I-r. Anderson and
carried.
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Mr, Malcolm McLeod, Attorney for Mr. Todd, announced IIr. Todd wished to withdraw
his offer on the park property as he cannot wait any further for an answer.
He further requested the Council to consider including the requirement of overpasses
for rail crossings in franchise ordinances, A lengthly discussion followed wherein
it was pointed out the proposed crossings are stitch type spar crossings, not main
line crossings. The Washington Utilities Co mission is charged with judging as to
safety factors involved and protests in this regard should be aired at their public
hearings on proposed rail crossings. Rail crossings are also governed by state
regulations.
Mr. Robert Hawkins of Hill, Ingman, Chase Company reported on the progress of
Southcenter Parkway, South 180th and South 178th street projects. He reported the
contractor is well ahead of schedule and the job is well within the price range.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 P. T1,
Following are the claims approved by the Finance Committee:
CURRENT EXPENSE 4,817.05 URBAN ARTERIAL STREET FUND 119, 798.25
STREET FUED 1,639.52 LID 13 FUND 10,187.44
WATER FUND 2,620.44 LID 15 FUND 1,792.3E
SEWER FUND 308.42
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