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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-02-03 Regular Minutes33/ February 3, 1969 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. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. A Public Hearing was held on a petition for vacation of a portion of Squire Street and South 43rd. Mayor Minkler opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Crostick reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation as reported at an earlier meeting. Mr. Howard L. Madden, the petitioner spoke stating his main object in asking for the street vacation was in order that he could remove peat without the danger of encroaching on the right -of -way. Mr. Ken Yoshida, Engineer for the Val -Vile Sewer District, explained he thought it would be of mutual benefit to all parties to have pro- visions made in the street vacation for a sewer easement on the street right -of -way. The location of the easement could be changed at a later date through negotiation if it became necessary. Council requested legal opinion as to who should bear the cost of appraisal, since State Statutes provide that petitioners should pay one -half of the appraised cost for land in street vacations. Mr. Hodge, City Attorney, stated in his opinion the petitioner should pay the appraisal fee. Mr. Zepp stated any easement made part of the street vacation should be a utility easement. Miss Nelsen verified the term "utility easement" was also used in the Planning Commission recommendation. Mr. Madden stated he had no objection to such easement. Mr. Bowen questioned if the granting of a street use permit would not be as satisfactory as vacating the street. Mr. Madden replied it would not. Mr. Zepp questioned if excavation of the peat would create a lake. Mr. Madden replied it would not. After further discussion, Mr. Crostick moved the Public Hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Discussion followed wherein it was discovered additional property owners would be involved. Mr. Crostick made a motion the matter be returned to Committee for further study and discussion. Motion seconded by Mr. Forsythe and carried. Twa'bids were received on publication of City legal notices. They were as follows: Highline Times: 8 point type 1st publication $2.90 per hundred words Additional publications $2.15 per hundred words 6 point type 1st publication $2.80 per hundred words Additional publications $2.05 per hundred words Record Chronicle 8 point type 1st publication $3.00 per hundred Additional publications $2.20 per hundred 6 point type 1st publication $3.00 per hundred Additional publications $2.20 per hundred The bids were turned over to Mr. Bowen Committee for study and recommendation at the March 3rd meeting. Mr. Bowen made a motion all claims approved by the Finance Committee be paid with warrants drawn in their respective amounts. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. 33 February 3rd (con't) Page 2 Mr. Zepp reported on the question of rental for storage of a building on the S. W. corner of 56th South and South 144th. He reported the previously proposed medical dental clinic use had come within the R -1 Use District and that the building in question was in existence as a non conforming use prior to the adoption of the present zoning code. Since the building has been vacated for several years, it can no longer be used under a non conforming use. Much discussion followed wherein Mr. Hodge pointed out the question would come under Ordinance 251, Section 431, Variances. The question of conditional use would necessitate referral of the question to the Planning Commission for a Public Hearing. Mayor Minkler referred the question to Mr. Bowen for further study and consultation with the petitioner. The Cle Elum request for information on distribution was again disuussed. Mrs. Harris, City Treasurer, reported under the straight per capita distribution Tukwila would receive $1.44 per capita each quarter. Presently the City received 76¢ per capita each quarter. Mayor Minkler will forward the city's recommendation to Cle Elum. Mr. Hodge reported further on his research into the question of raising council fees for the two council members now receiving a lesser fee. After considerable discussion with the Attorney General's office, it has been concluded these fees are compensation and may not be raised during a term of office. Mr. Jim Herd of Northwest Cable spoke to the Council at length concerning a request for a franchise for cable service. The council members questioned Mr. Herd and the Engineer for Northwest Cable on many points of concern. Mayor Minkler turned the matter over to Mr. Popejoy's licinse committee for further investigation and report. Discussion was held on matters coming before the State Legislature. Mayor Minkler expressed opposition to an Association of Washington Cities recommendation for legislation permitting annexation by resolution of ajoining unincorporated areas. A proposed resolution by the Valley Regional Planning Commission, covering island annexations was discussed. Mr. Bowen moved concurrance with the Valley Regional Planning Commission resolution to amend annexation laws concerning island annexations. Motion Seconded by Mr. Gardner. After further discussion the question was called. Voting in favor were Council members: Bowen and Gardner. Voting against the motion were Council members Anderson, Nelsen, Forsythe, Crostick and Popejoy. The motion failed. A proposed ordinance, creating the office of Fire Chief, was introduced. Mr. Anderson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. Mr. Anderson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mr. Crostick 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. This being Ordinance No. 541. Mayor Minkler announced the Civil Service recommendation for the office was Mr. Victor Boulinger. He will be officially appointed in the near future and will take office on February 17th. Mr. Zepp reported three building permits had been issued during the month of January with a valuation of $207,700 and permit fees of $395.50./ ATTEST: February 3, 1969 (Con't) Page 3 Mr. Forsythe commended the city maintenance crews for their fine work on snow removal and expressed appreciation for the many hours they have given. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Following are the amount of claims by funds which were approved by the finance committee: CURRENT EXPENSE FUND 12, 652.56 STREET FUND 2,576.70 LID 13 WATER FUND 1,051.65 LID 14 SEWER FUND 2,829.51 LID 15 ARTERIAL STREET 1,126.36 LID 8 URBAN ARTERIAL STREET 24,371.76 „A„4„. CLERK MAYOR 2,309.22 28.60 127.95 1,546.06