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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-04-21 Regular Minutes3-f/ 3 April 21, 1969 The regular meeting of the Tukwila City council was called to order by Mayor Stan D. Minkler at 8:05 P. M. Council members present were Richard A. Bowen, Dwight R. Gardner, Robert B. Anderson, Helen B. Nelsen L. E. Crostick and Larry D. Popejoy. Mr. Gardner made a motion the absence of Councilman Forsythe be excused. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved. A petition was received from the Tukwila Industrial Council requesting the renaming of that portion of South 154th lying within the corporate limits of Tukwila to Southcenter Boulevard. Mr. Baker of the Tukwila Industrial Council spoke on the subject. Mayor Minkler suggested the possibility of renaming South 180th, Tukwila Boulevard to retain the City's identity in the southern section of the City. He further reported the perimeter road from 405 to Southcenter was now a city street and would require a name. Mr. Zepp had proposed the naming of this street be done by children of the Tukwila Elementary School. Mr. Anderson made a motion the naming of all three streets be drawn into one ordinance with South 154th changed to Southcenter Blvd, South 180th changed to Tukwila Boulevard and granting the authority to the children to name the perimeter street. Motion seconded by Mr. Popejoy. Much discussion followed. The question was called. Voting in favor were Councilmen Anderson and Popejoy. Voting against were Councilmembers Bowen, Gardner, Nelsen and Crostick. The motion failed. Mr. Anderson made a motion the request of the Tukwila Industrial Council for the reaming of South 154th to Southcenter Boulevard be approved. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. The clerk was instructed to have an ordinance prepared for the May 5th meeting. Mr. Crostick suggested a group should study further the possibility of renaming the other mentioned streets. This was assigned to the Street Committee. A communication was received from attorneys representing the William Hoppers regarding an easement for la water line and the en- croachment on the 64th Avenue South right -of -way by Mr. Frank Todd. The letter stated the water line was partially situated on the Hopper property, therefore, Mr. Todd could not give an easement to the City for property he did not own. Mayor Minkler stated the city had received no easement and would not accept one until the dispute has been resolved between the two property owners. Mr. Zepp reported a rockery had been built to eliminate erosion and that it did encroach on street right -of -way. No street use permit had been granted. He felt it would merely be a matter of removing a low rockery to open the right of way when needed. Mayor Minkler stated if the rockery is allowed to remain there should be an agreement between Mr. Todd and the City that any obstruction encroaching on street right of way would be removed at Mr. Todd's expense when the street right of way was needed and that the right of way would be kept open for foot traffic. Mr. Minkler advised he would write to the Hopper's attorney advising them of the Council's action. 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. Gardner and carried. Following the claims by Funds: CURRENT EXPENSE $18,127.97 WATER FUND 4,256.27 STREET FUND 5,698.61 SEWER FUND 2,841.23 fiiERK April 21„1969 (Con't) Page 2 Mr. Bowen reported a petition for annexation to the City of Tukwila of property at 43gO Macadam Road had been received from Key Properties. The property is adjacent to present city boundaries and contains approximately 4 acres. Mr. Bowen made a motion a Public Hearing be set for May 19th at 8 :00 P. M. to consider this request. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. Mr. Bowen made a motion bids be called for the purchase of an accounting machine with the date for bid opening set for May 19, 1969 at 8:00 P. M. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. A proposed resolution setting a Public Hearing for May 19th to consider the petition for vacation of certain portions of 57th Avenue South and Tukwila Parkway was introduced. Mr. Anderson moved the resolution be read for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. This being resolution No. 224. A proposed resolution setting a Public Hearing for May 19th to consider the petition for vacation of certain portions of South 178th (Jonietz Kasperson) was introduced. Mr. Anderson moved the resolution be read for adoption. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. This being Resolution No. 225. A proposed resolution setting a Public Hearing for May 19th to consider the vacation of a certain portion of South 178th (Segale) was introduced. Mr. Anderson moved adoption of the resolution. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. This being Resolution No. 226. A proposed ordinance amending the 1969 Budget Ordinance was discussed. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be published with May 19th set as the date for consideration by the Council. Motion seconded by Mr. Crostick and carried. A proposed ordinance regulating traffic flow on South 180th bridge was introduced. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Miss Nelsen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Crostick 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. Popejoy and carried. This being Ordinance No. 549. A proposed ordinance establishing a Park Acquisition and Develop- ment Fund was introduced. Miss Nelsen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading.. Motion seconded by Mr. Crostick and carried. Mr. Anderson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. 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. Anderson and carried. This being Ord. 550. Mrs Anderson reported on the census taken April 1, 1969. The city has a population of 2985, of which 929 reside in apartment units. There are 1122 household units of which 519 are apartments. There are 121 vacant units of which 85 were apartments. Mr. Crostick reported on progress to date regarding upgrading of street lighting system. He requested council authority to relieve residents of Tukwila, who are participating in King County Water Districts lighting plans, of the monthly charges for street lighting. There are 34 lights in question and the city would assume a monthly charge of $1.75 per light on a 10 year contract providing the residents in those areas could have the charge deleted from their water bill. Council permission was granted. Mr. Crostick is to continue to work with Mr. Zepp on further upgrading of the street lighting system. n There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.M. MAYOR