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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-05-19 Regular MinutesMay 19, 1969 3a� The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by Mayor Minkler at 8:10 P. M. Council members Bowen, Anderson, Nelsen, Forsythe, Crostick and Popejoy were in attendance. Mr. Popejoy made a motion the absence of Councilman Gardner be excused. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. The Public Hearing on the vacation of certain portions of South 178th and a portion of 57th and Tukwila Parkway was held. The City Attorney and Consulting Engineer explained three of the vacations being considered were due to the realignment of South 178th which resulted in an exchange of certain property between the City and the abutting property owners. The vacation being considered on 57th and Tukwila Parkway was an exchange of property necessary because the curve of the street was not completely, located on the City's right of way. The 57th and Tukwila Parkway vacation was considered first. Mr. Jack Fletchbr, 3279 Rankin Place, Seattle, representing the property owners, reported the deed for that portion of right of way needed by the City was prepared and would be turned over to the city as soon as the ordinance vacating the portion of street no longer needed was passed. There were no objections raised on the vacation of this portion of street. The vacation of the portion of South 178th requested in the Joientz and Kasperson petitions was considered. Mr. Howamd Madden, 13252 43rd Place South questioned as to the amount the petitioners were paying for the vacated street. The City Attorney explained the value of proposed vacated street was deducted from the purchase price the city paid these property owners for right of way purchased. There were no protests concerning these street vacation petitions. The vacation of that portion of South 178th which would revert to Mr. Segale was considered. The City Attorney explained this was an exchange of land of equal value. He recommended finalization of this transaction be withheld until the City has received the deed from the property owner. Ray Flink, 18059 Southcenter Parkway requested clarification on property being vacated to Segale. He further requested information as to the disposition of unused right of way adjacent to his property. Mr. Flink was instructed he would be required to file a petition for vacation of that portion of street and would be required to pay for property vacated. There being no further discussion, Mr. Forsythe made a motion the Public Hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. A proposed ordinance vacating a portion of Tukwila Parkway and 57th Avenue South within the City of Tukwila was introduced. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen 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. Anderson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. This being Ordinance 555. A proposed ordinance vacating the portion of Muscial Road (South 178th) as covered in the petitions of Joientz and Kasperson was introduced. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Popejoy 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. Bowen and carried. This being Ordinance 556. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance for the vacation to Segale be withheld until deeds are executed and presented to the City. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Forsythe requested a 30 day time limit be set for the receipt of these deeds and received Council doncurrance. 34/7 May 19, 1969 (Can't) Page 2 Miss Nelsen made a motion the council defer the Public Hearing on the Annexation Petition until lated in the meeting, awaiting the arrival of the petitioner or the completion of the adgenda. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. A proposed ordinance amending Budget Ordinanc e No. 526 was discussed. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for final adoption, by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. This being ordinance 557. Opening of bids on an accounting machine was held. A bid in the amount of $7,300.00 plus tax was received from the Olivetti- Underwood Corporation. A bid envelope was received from the Burroughs Corporation but no bid price was enclosed. Mr. Anderson made a motion the bids be rejected and re- advertised. Motion seconded by Mr. Forsythe. Discussion followed. The question was called. The vote resulted in a 3 3 tie. After much discussion, Mr. Crostick requested the matter be turned over to committee for further study and received council concurrance. Mr. Crostick was appointed to head this committee. Mr. Bowen made a motion the current claims approved by the Finance Committee be paid with warrants drawn in their respective amounts. Motion seconded by Mr. Popejoy and carried. FOLLOWING THE CLAIMS: CURRENT EXPENSE 5,912.56 STREET FUND 1,925.67 WATER FUND 3,043.15 SEWER FUND 3,020.53 LID #14 46.50 The final acceptance of the construction of the Orillia Bridge was discussed. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the construction of the Orillia bridge by Lord Brothers Contractors be accepted. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Mayor Minkler opened the Public Hearing on the petition for annexation of property to the City of Tukwila. The area in question was pointed out on the map. Mr. David Jensen, 975 John Street, representing Key Properties, owners of the land, spoke in favor of the petition. Under council questioning as to the possibility of including additional property in the annexation, Mr. Jensen reported he had contacted two other property owners in the area who were not interested and had been unable to contact a third party. He asserted his willingness to check into the assessed valuation of the properties to ascertain if the petitioned portion would represent 75% of total valuation. Much discussion followed as to the problems of attempting annexation of the land as set forth in the petition. There being no protests raised by those in attendance, Mr. Anderson made a motion the Public Hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Mr. Popejoy and carried. Mr. Anderson made a motion the matter be tabled until the assessed valuation of the area under discussion be determined. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. This information to be available at the next council meeting. Construction of a water line along Interurban Avenue was discussed. Mayor Minkler reported this line should be installed prior to the State Highway's widening of the street, construction of which may begin within 30 days. The City Consulting Engineer reported by installing the line prior to street construction the City would save approximately $30,000. of street restoration costs. Mr. Anderson made a motion bids be called for construction of the water line on Interurban Avenue. Motion seconded by Mr. Crostick and carried. Mr. Crostick reported on the Street Lighting study and the necessity of installation of standards in certain areas on several City streets. May 19, 1969 (Con't) Page 3 He requested an engineering study on the location of lighting standards. Mr. Crostick made a motion Mr. Fujiki of Hill, Ingman, Chase and Company be authorized to proceed with a lighting development plan for Interurban Avenue to be worked in conjunction with the widening of Interurban Avenue. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10 :10 P.M. ATTEST: r V /Le de,-- CITY ERK MAYOR fart