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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-01-19 Regular MinutesJanuary 19, 1970 The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by Mayor Stan D. Minkler at 8 :00 p.m. Council members present were Richard A. Bowen, Thomas M. Forsythe, L. E. Crostick, Joseph R. Johanson, George D. Hill, and Paul F. Dunning. Mr. Bowen made a motion the absence of Councilman Gardner be excused. Motion seconded by Mr. Forsythe and carried. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved. Mr. Bowen made a motion claims approved by the Finance Committee be paid with warrants drawn in their respective amounts. Motion seconded by Mr. Forsythe and carried. Following the bills: Current Expense 13,541.46 L.I.D. 16 4,0$4.26 Street 1,490.99 U.A.B. 156.75 Water 2,962.67 L.I.D. 13 666.55 Sewer 9,016.99 Appointment to Police Civil Service Commission: Mayor Minkler announced the appointment of Mr. Everett Hansen to the Police Civil Service Commission. Appointments to Fire Civil Service Commission: Mayor Minkler announced the appointment of Mr. Wynn Anderson, Mr. G. D. Goldsmith, and Mr. Everett Hansen to the Fire Civil Service Commission. Low Income Housing Resolution: Discussion was held on the proposed Low Income Housing Resolution. Mr. Hill made a motion the proposed resolution be read for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning. Discussion followed. Mr. Forsythe proposed amending the resolution to show a potential need may exist rather than a need does exist. Mr. Hill and Mr. Dunning approved the amendment. The question was called and the motion carried. The resolution, as amended, was read for adoption. This being resolution 240. Sewer Connection: Mr. Hodge reported there was further work necessary on the sewer connection ordinance. It will be ready for the February 2nd meeting. Rezone S.W. corner of Southcenter Parkway and Strander Blvd.: A proposed ordinance amending Ordinance 251 by changing the classification of certain property in the City of Tukwila from R2 S.L; to C 2 was introduced. Mr. Hodge reported a signed Property Use and Development agreement had been received. Mr. Johanson made a motion the proposed ordinance by placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Mayor Minkler requested comments from anyone present wishing to speak on the rezone petition. There being no comments, Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Mr. Johanson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption b title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. This being Ordinance 60 Resignation of Councilman Forsythe: Mr. Forsythe read a letter tendering his resignation as a Councilman: on the Tukwila City Council effective at the close of the January 19th Council agenda. Mayor Minkler and Councilman Bowen expressed their thanks to Mr. Forsythe for his service on the Council. Mayor Minkler asked if the Council wished to elect a new council member at this time to fill Mr. Forsythe's unexpired term. Mr. Bowen placed in nomination the name of A. G. Radford. Nomination seconded by Mr. Crostick. Mr. Hill placed in nomination the name of Mr. Frank Todd. There was no second to the nomination. Mr. Herb Lamb read a petition signed by 55 citizens requesting the Council to appoint Mr. Frank Todd to the City Council to serve the unexpired term created by Mr. Forsythe's resignation. Mayor Minkler called twice more for a second to Mr. Hill's nomination. There was no second. Mr. Todd's name was withdrawn for lack of a second. Mr. Hill suggested the name of Mr. E. W. Ives. Mr. Ives declined the offer. Mr. Bowen moved the nominations be closed. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. Mr. Johanson made a motion a unanimous vote be cast for Mr. A. G. Radford. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed. Mayor Minkler administered the oath of office to Mr. J. R. Johanson for a two year term as Councilman at large and to Mr. A. G. Radford to fill the unexpired term of the vacated council position. Park: Mr. Crostick requested Council approval of a County Plan to acquire certain properties along the bank of the river that lies within the City of Tukwila for park green belt purposes. After some discussion, Mr. Crostick made a motion approval be granted for acquisition of properties lying within the City of Tukwila by the County Park System. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. Mr. Ives, Chairman of the Park Board reported on proposed restroom facilities in the park. He has met with Mr. Bignold and reviewed existing facilities located in other areas. The Park Board will meet and select a design and report to the Council at an early date. ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk There being no further business the meeting adjourned at $:55 p.m.