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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-02-16 Regular MinutesFebruary 16, 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: R. A. Bowen, D. R. Gardner, L. E. Crostick, J. R. Johanson, G. D. Hill, P. F. Dunning and A. G. Radford. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 251 The Public Hearing on the amendment to Ordinance 251 in regard to variances was held. Mr. Johanson explained the proposed changes in variance procedures. Some discussion followed to further clarify the proposed changes. There being no objections raised., Mr. Dunning made a motion the Public Hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. ORDINANCE 608 Amendment to 251 VARIANCES A proposed ordinance amending Ordinance 251 establishing the criteria and procedure for the issuance of variances, was introduced. Mr. Johanson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Mr. Hill made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. Mr. Hodge pointed out there were two minor corrections to be made in wording to clarify the meaning. Mr. Dunning made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading as corrected, by title only. Motion seconded by Mr Hill and carried. This being Ordinance 608. N. P. EASEMENT FOR WATER LINE CONSTRUCTION Correspondence was received from Hill, Ingman, Chase Company enclosing a proposed permit from the Northern Pacific Railway covering the location of a portion of the 18" water line, and recommending that the permit be accepted with the conditions stated therein. Discussion followed with Mr. Jon Stack of Hill, Ingman, Chase Company explaining a portion of the line would be a temporary installation due to the fact a rock hill prohibits laying the water line along property lines. It will be necessary to lay the line around the rock hill and then at a later date when the hill has been removed by the railway, the water line will have to be relocated. He could not obtain definite information from the railroad company as to when the removal of the rock was contemplated. Mr. Hill made a motion the Council accept the proposed easement agreement from the Northern Pacific Railway. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: 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 THE CLAIMS: CURRENT EXPENSE 3,083.64 STREET 2,136.03 WATER 2,872.45 SEWER 5,177.13 ASSIGNMENT AND BILL OF SALE ON SEWER LINE BY NORTHERN PACIFIC An assignment and bill of sale by the Northern Pacific Railway Company conveying to the City of Tukwila a sewer line and right of way therefor along an undedicated road in Tukwila known as 48th Avenue South was presented. Mayor Minkler requested a recommendation on accepting this line from the City Consulting Engineers. Mr. Stack reported the sewer line had been inspected and was built to City specifications, however, the metering station was not completely satisfactory as yet.. Mr. Zepp reported Northern Pacific has agreed they will come up with a satisfactory metering system, but they have not worked out the problems as yet. The members of the Council concurred the acceptance of the sewer line would be held in abeyance for the present. February 16, 1970 (Can't.) SEWER CONNECTION CHARGE ORDINANCE A proposed ordinance on sewer connection charges was introduced. Mr. Gardner made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading by title only Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. ANNEXATION PETITION NORTHERN PACIFIC PROPERTIES A petition for annexation to the City of Tukwila certain properties owned by the Northern Pacific Railway Company was presented. Mayor Minkler turned the petition over to the Annexation Committee for study. SALES TAX Mayor Minkler reported on the adoption by the State Legislature of HB21 authorizing the levying of 4% sales tax by counties and cities. He further reported the City will have to take steps to insure the taxes collected within the City boundaries are returned to the City. There could be some problem due to the Seattle, Renton and Kent address of some of the business places within the City. OLYMPIC PIPE LINE FRANCHIBE Correspondence was received from the Olympic Pipe Line Company requesting permission to install a 12" pipe line under SR 181 and across the Orillia bridge prior to the highway construction. Since the bids have been let for construction, this installation must be made immediately. The letter set forth the following provisions the company would abide by if permission is granted: (1) obtain approval of Mr. Harry R. Powell of the engineering details for the bridge crossing, (2) obtain approval from the State Highway Commission of the SR -181 crossing permit, and (3) Olympic Pipe Line would install the line on a contigent basis and remove or abandon the line in the event the franchise amendment is not approved. Mr. Baker stated the property owners on South 180th are concerned and will be in attendance at the Public Hearing on the franchise March 2nd. Mr. Hodge proposed the following stipulations be added: Plan approval by Harry R. Powell would be entirely at Olympic Pipe Line's expense, and the company would have no vested rights and the line could not be put into operation. Mr. Durbin of Olympic Pipe Line Company stated his acceptance of the stipulations as set forth in their letter of February 16th and the additional stipulations set forth by Mr. Hodge. Mr. Hodge recommended an agreement be drafted setting forth the terms as agreed upon. Mr. Dunning made a motion the Council approve the request as set forth in the letter from Olympic Pipe Line Company, along with the stipulations set forth by Mr. Hodge, subject to the signing of an agreement by Olympic Pipe Line Company. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill. Mr. Hodge also recommended the installation of this line be subject to the City of Tukwila Engineer's approval. The question was called and the motion carried. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9 :30 P.M. ATTEST: ,l i CLERK MAYOR