HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-04-07 Regular MinutesApril 7, 1969
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The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to
order by Mayor Stan D. Minkler at 8:10 P.M. Council members present
were: Richard A. Bowen, Dwight R. Gardner, Helen B. Nelsen, Thomas M.
Forsythe, L. E. Crostick and Larry D. Popejoy.
Mr. Forsythe made a motion the absence of Councilman Anderson be
excused. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried.
The minutes of the previous meetings of February 24th, March 3rd and
March 17th were approved.
Mr. Ken Fukiki reported on the bid opening held at 3:00 P.M. this
date for bids on the paving of Strander Boulevard. Three bids were
received as follows:
Rainier Asphalt Paving Co., P. 0. Box 444, Renton, Wn. $9,190.00
Red Sam Mining Company P. 0. Box 7 Bellevue, Wn. 10,205.00
Roy L. Houck Sons Corp P. 0. Box 188 Auburn, Wn. 14,527.50
Mr. Fujiki reported the bids had been checked and recommended awarding
the contract to the low bidder, Rainier Asphalt.
Mr. Forsythe made a motion the council aecept the engineers
recommendation for the acceptance of the low bid from Rainier Asphalt,
that the work will be under the supervision of Hill, Ingman, Chase
Company, and that they will be responsible for starting and inspecting
the completed work. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried.
Mayor Minkler opened the bids for sale of the surplus 1964 Chevrolet
and the 1968 Ford. Bids were as follows:
1964 Chevrolet
George Broughton, 1031 12th N. E., Auburn, Mn. 250.00
Elmer McKenzie 36108 West Valley Hiway, Auburn, Wn. 155.00
Dennis L. Bunn, 14225 42nd Ave. So., Seattle, Mn. 126.00
1968 Ford
George Broughton, 1031 12th N. E., Auburn, Wn.
David A. Nyblom, 12640 74th Pl. S., Seattle, Wn.
William J. Sisio, 1012 South 173rd, Seattle, Wn.
800.00
1,137.99
930.00
Mr. Popejoy made a motion the council sell the two cars in each case
to the highest bidder. Motion seconded by Mr. Forsythe and carried.
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. Following amount of claims:
CURRENT EXPENSE 14,430.31 URBAN ARTERIAL 2,472.83
STREET 3,573.90 LID 8 61.11
WATER 2,205.43 LID 13 7,229.28
SEWER 1,179.69 LID 14 5.20
Mayor Minkler briefly reviewed the terms of the proposal from
Mr. Bignold to work with the city in obtaining park funds in conjunction
with the Comprehensive Park Plan.
Mr. Crostick made a motion the Council authorize Mayor Minkler to
sign the agreement with Mr. Bignold. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen
and carried.
Mr. Fujiki reported on the feasibility study for an extension of
South 139th and other routes of traffic flow for the apartment complex
in the Northern area of Tukwila. His recommendation for the traffic
flow would be North on 56th to 53rd, thence on 52nd to Interurban.
Discussion followed. Since the major portion of the route is under
county jurisdiction, Mr. Zepp was requested to contact the King County
Engineering Department as to their plan for upgrading these roads. The
question was tabled until further information is available.
A proposed ordinance setting the fees for Volunteer Firemen was
introduced. Mr. Popejoy made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed
on its first reading. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried.
Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its s
second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Popljoy and carried.
Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third
and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded by Mr.
Gardnei and carried. This being Ordinance No. 548.
Mr. Bowen reported on the recent meeting between representatives of
the City of Tukwila and the City of Kent regarding annexation and
boundaries of the cities. No conclusions had been reached.
Mayor Minkler reported receipt of a petition for annexation of
property North of the city. He turned the petition over to the annexation
committee for study.
Miss Nelsen reported the Planning Commission had recommended rezone
from M -1 to M -2 of certain property owned by the Glacier Park Company.
The letter of recommendation had not been received from the Planning
Commission. Miss Nelsen made a motion that upon receipt of the
communication from the Planning Commission, the Clerk be instructed to
advertise for a Public Hearing for consideration of the rezone request
with the date set for May 5, 1969.
Mr. Forsythe requested to be relieved of his chairmanship of the
Municipal Relations Committee on the council. He stated that in his
opinion this would remove any possibility of conflict of interest in
serving as both a member of the City and County Councils. Mayor Minkler
granted his request.
Mr. Zepp reported 5 building permits had been issued for the month
of March with a value of $108,708.00 and permit fees of $368.00.
A discussion was held regarding the existence of parking variances
in multiple residence zones. It was established there had been no
variances granted, but the interpretation of the zoning laws should be
studied through the Planning Commission.
There being no further business, Mr. Bowen made a motion the meeting
be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 9 :20 P. M.
ATTEST:
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