HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-06-02 Regular MinutesJune 2, 1969
The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order
by Mayor Pro Tem Richard A. Bowen. Council members present were:
Dwight R. Gardner, Robert B. Anderson, Helen B. Nelsen, Thomas M.
Forsythe, L. E. Crostick and Larry D. Popejoy.
Mr. Forsythe made a motion the minutes of the previous meeting be
approved as presented. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried.
Mr. Gardner made a motion 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 $6,838.79 STREET FUND 2,555.32
WATER FUND 1,313.32 URBAN ARTERIAL 17,329.10
SEWER FUND 790.25
Since no representative from Key Properties was present no action was
taken on the annexation petition.
The naming of a street in the Southwest corner of the 405 and Interstate
5 Freeway Interchange was discussed. This is a perimeter road e,:tending
from 51st Avenue South to Southcenter Parkway. A letter written by
Mr. Zepp to the Tukwila Elementary School requesting name suggestions
for this street was read. The children of the fourth grade classes
had submitted eight Indian names along with their meanings to the
council for final decision.
Mr. Anderson made a motion the name of Klickitat Drive be selected and
the Children be thanked for their efforts. Motion seconded by Mr.
Forsythe. Much discussion followed. The question was called and the
motion carried with Mr. Crostick casting a dissenting vote.
Mr. Forsythe was appointed as a committee of one to research the names
of former mayors and others active in the building of the City to be
used in future naming of streets.
The acceptance by the City of utility lines in the area being developed
by Sammamish Commercial Company was discussed at length. Mr. Forsythe
made a motion the City accept the utilities from Sammamish Commercial
without a maintenance bond. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson. Much
discussion followed. City Attorney, Don Cole, questioned the lack of
a deed of dedication conveying the utilities to the city. After
further discussion the question was called. The motion failed.
Mr. Forsythe made a motion the agenda of June 16th include the subject
of whether the Council should accept the utilities constructed for
Sammamish Commercial. At that time the City would expect the report
of inspection from the City Consulting Engineers and a review of
documentation by the City Attorney. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and
carried.
A proposed ordinance providing for the appointment of the City Clerk
and prescribing the duties thereof was introduced. Miss Nelsen made a
motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion
seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the
proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only.
Motion seconded by Mr. Popejoy and carried. Mr. Popejoy 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 558.
A proposed ordinance providing for the appointment of the City Attorney
and prescribing the duties thereof was introduced. Mr. Popejoy made
a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion
seconded by Mr. Forsythe and carried. Mr. Gardner made a motion the
proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only.
Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen 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. Popejoy and carried.
This being Ordinance 559.;
Mr. Bowen reported both he and Mayor Minkler will be absent from the
next regular Council Meeting and requested Council action to select a
Mayor Pro Tem for that meeting.
Mr. Forsythe made a motion Mr. Gardner be appointed Mayor Pro Tem for
the June 16th Council Meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Popejoy and
carried.
Mr. Zepp requested Council authorization to call for bids for a sewer
rodding machine. Mr. Gardner made a motion the City advertise for bids
for a rodding machine with the bid opening to be held July 7th at
8:00 P. M. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried.
Mr. Zepp reported 7 building permits were issued in May with a
valuation of $867,440. and permit fees of $1,625.75.
Mr. Gardner presented a letter from Mr. Traynor requesting Ordinance
251 be strictly enforced in regard to signs posted on South 154th
and 65th Avenue South. Discussion followed. The City Attorney was
requested to review Ordinance 251 in regard to signs and render an,
opinion to the Council.
Mr. Anderson made a motion the meeting adjourn. Motion seconded by
Mr. Gardner and the meeting adjourned at 9:25 -P. M.
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