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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-05-05 Regular MinutesThe regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by Mayor Stan D. Minkler at 8:15 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. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved. May 5, 1969 SA/6 A Public Hearing was held on a petition from Glacier Park Company for rezone from M -1 to M -2 of certain property lying east of the Railway right of way and bordering Renton on three sides. Mr. Don Bodner, Land and Tax agent for the Great Northern Railroad spoke for the petition answering questions raised by Council members. He explained at present there are no definite plans for the area. Possibly it will be reserved for warehousing activity or as a rail trans- fer yard. The company also owns adjoining property which lies within the City of Renton's corporate boundaries. A request for rezone of that portion is presently before the City of Renton, who are working on protective covenants for M -1 Zoning. Mr. Bodner stated the Glacier Park Company would comply with the same protective covenants for the development of the entire area and that through roads would be developed in the area. There being no objections raised to the petition, Mr. Forsythe made a motion the Public Hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. Mayor Minkler read the letter from the Tukwila Planning Commission recommending granting of the petition for rezone. Mr. Anderson made a motion the petitioner's request be granted and the zoning be changed from M -1 to M -2 and the attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance granting this change. Motion seconded by Mr. Forsythe Discussion followed as to covenants on the land. It was established the preparation of the ordinance would be withheld until such time as the company has filed with the City of Tukwila and the County Auditor the necessary covenants on the land. The question was called and the motion 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 claims approved: CURRENT EXPENSE 12,749.48 URBAN ARTERIAL FUND 71,416.79 STREET FUND 1,708.92 LID 13 FUND 7,850.64 WATER FUND 1,431.05 LID 15 FUND 3,073.20 SEWER FUND 721.82 LID 8 FUND 3,197.20 Mayor Minkler reported the construction of the Orillia Bridge had been completed. A meeting of the Street Committee and bridge engineers had been held and the contractor has agreed to leave the old bridge in place and delete that portion of the contract. The retention of the old bridge will be necessary due to the delay in construction of the West Valley Highway Project. Mayor Minkler further reported the final estimate had been reviewed and adjusted and recommended payment of this amount less the 10% retainage as required by law. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the city accept the bridge, with the conditions stipulated by the Mayor. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mayor Minkler reported the engineers had been consulted regarding sewer studies on the areas from the Metro trunk line crossing of the West Valley Highway South to 180th and North to the area encompassed by the bend of the river just North of the 405 crossing of West Valley. The cost of the study of the Southern area would be approximately $800.00 and the Northern area $1,000.00. Mayor Minkler requested Council approval for these studies with the stipulation the City is to be reimbursed for these studies from project costs when said projects are implemented. 34/ 4 Page 2 May 5, 1969 (Con't) Mr. Gardner made a motion the City proceed with both studies with the agreement the city be reimbursed from project costs as they are constructed. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. A proposed Ordinance authorizing the sale of Bonds for LID #14 was introduced. Mr. Cole reviewed the contents of the ordinance. Mr. Gardner made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Popejoy and carried. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner 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. Anderson and carried. This being Ordinance 551. A proposed ordinance renaming that portion of South 154th Street that lies within the corporate boundaries of the City of Tukwila to Southcenter Boulevard was introduced. Mayor Minkler read a letter from Mrs. Lee Phillips, 6550 South 154th, objecting to the renaming of the street. Mr. Baker of the Tukwila Industrial Council set forth the reasons for the request as stated in the petition. Discussion followed. Mr. Forsythe 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 Miss Nelsen and carried. Mr. Anderson 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 552. A proposed ordinance renaming a portion of South 158th to Longacres Way was introduced. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen 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 Ordinance 553. A proposed ordinance establishing fees and provisions for annexation petitions and repealing Ordinance 483 was introduced. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Popejoy and carried. Mr. Gardner made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Popejoy 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. Forsythe and carried with Mr. Crostick casting a dissenting vote. This being ordinance 554. Copies of a proposed ordinance concerning streets were presented to members of the Council. Mayor Minkler requested a thorough review of the provisions of said ordinance be made by the Street Committee and other members of the Council with a recommendation to the Council as soon as possible. Mayor Minkler reported the analysis on the codification of the City Ordinances had been received and a review of this analysis by members of the Council would be required. Mr. Bowen, Mr. Gardner and Mr. Popejoy were appointed to serve as a committee to review the ordinance analysis and report to the Council. Mr. Zepp reported four building permits had been issued during the month of April with a valuation of $49,700.00 and permit fees of $193.50. Discussion of the Gambling and Tolerance policy decision of the Attorney General was held. No action was taken at this time. Page 3 3 7 May 5, 1969 (Won't) Discussion of the Health Services Agreement was held. No action was taken until further information is forthcoming. Mr. Todd reported his engineers, Jones and Associates, had located the water line using Mr. Hopper's survey stakes and shows the location of the line to be on Mr. Todd's property. He further agreed to sign a street use permit stipulating he would remove the rockery from the street tight of way at any time the City requested opening of the right of way on 64th Avenue South. Mr. Todd requested reopening of the question of rezoning his property adjacent to the city park. Disuussion followed. ATTEST: There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. e r� ct) Mayor