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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-06-16 Regular Minutes3 47 June 16, 1969 The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by Mayor ProTem Dwight R. Gardner. Council members present were 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 Mr. Popejoy and carried. Mr. Ken Fujiki of Hill, Ingman, Chase and Company reported on the bid opening held June 6th for construction of a water main on Interurban Ave. The following bids were received: Ehco Construction Inc. Renton, Washington 117,203.50 0. R. Alia Seattle, Washington 119,753.48 O'Leary Construction Co. Seattle, Washington 131,465.00 Frank Coluccio Const. Co. Seattle, Washington 152,262.50 Bert Robison Const. Co. Seattle, Washington 156,348.10 W. C. Frost Const. Co. Kent, Washington 180,860.00 Mr. Fujiki further reported investigation of Ehco Construction Company proved satisfactory as to references, sufficient equipment and bonding capability and he recommended the Ehco Construction Company be awarded the contract in the amount of $117,203.50. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the bid of Ehco Construction of Renton, Wash. in the amount of $117,203.50 be accepted. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Mr. Forsythe made a motion that if the low bidder, Ehco Construction Co., is disqualified for any reason, that the 0. R. Alia Company be accepted as the second low bidder without further action from the council. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Mr. Gardner reported a request has been received from King County Flood Control for a letter of intent from the Council to provide the necessary right of way for the east west canal for the P -17 Pump Site. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the Mayor draft the letter for appropriate signature and send it to King County Flood Control and to the Washington State Department of Water Resourses and other agencies as required. Motion seconded by Mr. Popejoy and carried. Mr. Forsythe made a motion claims approved by the Finance Committee be paid with warrants drawn in their rexpective amounts. Motion seconded by Mr. Crostick and carried. Following the claims: CURRENT EXPENSE 8,969.29 UAB FUND 1,938.59 STREET FUND 2,719.51 LID 8 1,487.00 WATER FUND 3,363.85 LID 14 547.12 SEWER FUND 3,274.44 Mayor ProTem Gardner reported on the legal opinion drafted by Mr. Cole, City Attorney, in reference to signing provisions of Ordinance 251. Mr. Cole recommended that the City Superintendent inspect the complained of premises and if the signs violate the provisions of Ordinance 251 as reviewed, order in writing the remedy of such violations. Mr. Zepp re— ported he would draft the letter. Mr. /Cole made further recommendations as to deficiencies in Ord. 251. These recommendations were referred to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. Mayor ProTem Gardner reviewed correspondence received on the annexation petition of Key Properties stating the 75% valuation factor could only bring in the one small parcel of land adjacent to his property. Discussion followed as to merits of annexation of street areas and the possibility of inclusion of other properties. After further discussion, Mr. Crostick made a motion the matter be tabled until the next Council meeting. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. The matter of acceptance of the utility lines in the Sammamish Commercial properties was discussed. A letter was read from Hill, Ingman, Chase and Company stating that the anitary sewers, storm sewers and water mains wh ict were constructed by December 1967 under the development of Sammamish June 16, 1969 Page 2 34 Commercial Company was inspected by their firm and found, at the time of completion of each phase or shortly thereafter, to meet the requirements of the City of Tukwila. A Bill of Sale for the utilities was received from Sammamish Commercial Company. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the City accept the utilities with- out requiring a maintenance bond. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. A resolution accepting the sanitary sewers, storm drains and water lines was presented. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed resolution be read for adoption. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. This being Resolution No. 227. A proposed ordinance specifying and adopting a system or plan of additions to and betterments and extensions of the waterworks utility and providing for the issuance of water sewer revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $500,000. was introduced. Mr. Anderson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on it's first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. Mr. Crostick 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 it's third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Popejoy and carried. This being Ordinance 560. A group of citizens who reside in the area where the Terrace Apartments are being developed were present and requested information as to any contemplated action to alleviate the parking, traffic and street mainten- ance problems in their area. Much discussion followed. Mr. Zepp reported 56th Avenue South in front of the apartment complex and South 139 on the side of the complex would be widened by 10 feet, the streets would be restored and there would be no further on- street parking after con- struction was completed. The problem of speeding cars was discussed. Mr. Gardner is to contact the Police Department to request patrolling of the area for violators. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the Council recommend three stop signs be placed at the intersection of 56th Avenue South and South 139th Street. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Mr. Gene Ives, Park Board Chairman, reported the Park Committee would like to hire two boys to work on park improvement and maintenance for the summer. Much discussion followed as to the availability 6f funds to pay salaries. The question is to be further discussed at Council work meeting on June 23rd. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the meeting adjourn. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson. Meeting adjourned at 9 :30 P.M. 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