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Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
December t6, 1968
The 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, Helen B. Nelsen, Thomas M. Forsythe, L. E. Crostick and Larry D.
Popejoy.
Mr. Bowen made a motion the claims approved by the Finance Committee be paid with
warrants drawn in their respective amounts. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried.
Mayor Minkler announced the appointment of Mr. Wynn Anderson to another six year term
on the Civil Service Commission and requested Council confirmation. Mr. Bowen made a
motion the council confirm the appointment. Motion seconded by Mr. Forsythe and carried.
Mr. Popejoy introduced a proposed ordinance providing for the regulatory licensing of
business within the City of Tukwila and repealing Ordinance No. 208. Much discussion
followed relative to the $25.00 fee, the licensing for rental of 3 or more units at one
location, licensing of those doing business in Tukwila whose offices are not located
within the city limits.
Mr. Forsythe recommended business operating within the city such as oil delivery, milk
trucks, cabs, etc. be licensed with the Police Department responsible for enforcement.
Mayor Minkler questioned if cabs would need a franchise and turned this question over
to the License Committee for further study.
After further discussion, Mr. Popejoy made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on
its first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried with Mr.
Anderson casting a dissenting vote. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance be
placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried
with Mr. Anderson casting a dissenting vote. Mr. Gardner made a motion the proposed
ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion
seconded by Mr. Popejoy and carried, with Mr. Anderson casting a dissenting vote. This
being Ordinance No. 537.
4 proposed ordinance fixing salaries for officials and employees for 1969 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 its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Popejoy 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. Gardner and carried.
This being Ordinance #538.
Mr. Forsythe reported the three new cars will arrive the second week of February. The
bids will be finalized by the end of this month.
Mayor Minkler thanked the members of the council, Planning Commission, Civil Service
Commission, Park Board, Fire Department, the citizens, engineers, attorney and employees
of the city for their fine cooperation in the first year of his term of office. Mr.
Forsythe replied Mr. Minklerts leadership had been inspiring.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
Following are amounts of'claims by funds approved by the Finance Committee:
CURRENT EXPENSE 6,887.81 STREET FUND 1,945.44
WATER 2,788.29 SEWER FUND 325.29
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