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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-03-02 Regular MinutesMarch 2, 1970 The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by Mayor Stan D. Minkler at 8 :00 P.M. The following Council members were in attendance: R. A. Bowen, D. R. Gardner, J. R. Johanson, G. D. Hill, P. F. Dunning and A. G. Radford. Mr. Bowen made a motion the absence of Councilman L. E. Crostick be excused. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING LID 13 and LID 15 Mayor Minkler reconvened the Public Hearing on the Final Assessment Rolls for LID 13 and LID 15. Mr. Bob Hawkins, Consulting Engineer, pointed out the boundaries of the two LIDs and explained the purpose of the projects. Mr. Marvin Boys of Southcenter Corporation requested explanation as to determination of the LID boundaries. Mr. Hodge, City Attoreny, presented a copy of a letter dated March 2, 1970 which he had sent to Mr. James P. Curran, attorney representing the Makami interests, indicating the City's willingness to resolve certain unfinished construction items set forth by the Makamis in their letter of February 5th. Mr. Hodge further reported the agreement had been reached on the Schoenbachler property and a signed agreement would be forthcoming. There being no protests presented at this time, Mr. Johanson made a motion the Public Hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Mr. Hawkins reported an earlier protest from Mrs. Paul Joientz had been discussed with Mrs. Joientz and she was satisfied with the explanation of costs. Mr. Hill made a motion to overrule the protest received and direct the bond attorney to prepare the ordinance in accordance with the assessment roll as mailed. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. PUBLIC HEARING OLYMPIC PIPE LINE FRANCHISE AMENDMENT Mayor Minkler opened the Public Hearing on the amendment to Ordinance 496 granting Olympic Pipe Line Company a franchise for a pipe line through the City of Tukwila, The amendment was due to a request for a change in the location of the pipe line. Mr. Hodge presented a proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 496, granting certain franchise rights to Olympic Pipe Line Company.. Mr. Hill made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Hodge read the proposed ordinance explaining the sections to be amended. Mr. Stanley Kasperson, 1103 Norton Building, representing Samamish Commercial and River's Bend developers, spoke protesting the proposed location of the pipe line. He questioned the legality of placing the proposed pipe line in the utility easement area, stating the present easement corridors are over burdened and mechanical problems could arise. He also raised the question of the posibility of an increase in insurance rates for buildings adjacent to the pipe line area. Mr. Jerry Durbin spoke for Olympic Pipe Line Company, stating their original proposal was to lay the line within the City street right of way, but the utility corridor seemed more feasible. There is presently a 16" Washington Natural Gas transmission line within the corridor. Mr. Kasperson stated utility corridors should be used for utilities that are to serve adjacent properties and the streets are heavily traveled and should not be torn up. Mr. Durbin explained the Port of Seattle was currently faced with traffic congestion problems at the air port since they must truck in jet fuel. It taked 80 -86 trucks per day presently and in 10 years the traffic will double. The original plans had called for the tank farm to be located on the North end of the field but since plans have been changed allowing for location of the tank farm on the South end of the field, the transmission lines must be located accordingly. March 2, 1970 (Con'±) Page 2 William E. Boeing, Jr. protested the location of the proposed line, stating there was already a large gas line and now with a propesed jet fuel line there could be an insurance problem. He further stated the location of this line could cause requirements for set backs of buildings in ah' area where set backs are not now required. Mr. Durbin replied he was not aware of any increase in insurance rates due to installation of lines. Olympic currently has lines in other cities which traverse congested areas and there are no known insurance problems./ Mr. Jack Link of Tri Land Developers protested the location of the fuel line stating there were already four utilities located in the corridor. He reported the Washington Utilities Commission was considering rules as to how close together gas and fuel lines should be located. Mario Segale, 18010 Southcenter Parkway, stated he was vigorously opposed to the pipe line. He stated it would impare and increase the cost of future development in the area. When construction is necessary in an area where a fuel line is located construction costs rise. He further stated easements must be used for utilities beneficial to the general public. Iry Iverson of Samamish Commercial questioned if the location of the water line on Sperry Drive and the bridge area had been taken into consideration. Jack Link stated concern by property owners, restriction to development, lessening of property values should be of concern to the City Council. Mr. Charles 0. Baker, Tukwila Industrial Council stated the developers have worked on a good development, now they are asking Council consideratio] to help them complete the development. Set backs may be necessary where not formerly required and there was also the danger involved in location adjacent to a jet fuel line. Mr. Durbin stated there was room to place the line in the utility corridor without interference with present facilities or future facilities as currently forseen. Olympic would be responsible for the relocation of any pipe line due to construction. Relocation would be at the sole expense of Dlympic Pipe Line Company. Mr. Marvin Boys of Southcenter Corporation also expressed concern at the pipe line going through the city. Mr. Hodge stated he felt the following seven items were questions for Council consideration brought forth by the discussion at this Public Hearing: 1. Will there be insurance rating problems? 2. Will set backs be required due to the location of the line? 3. Is Olympic Pipe Line a utility? 4. Is the utility corridor legaly available to Olympic Pipe Line? 5. If the utility corridor is legaly available, is it over burdened or will there be conflicting uses? 6. Assuming the corridor is not available, should we use City Streets? 7. Is the fee appropriate in light of the present developments? Mayor Minkler requested all persons present to submit any information available to assist the council in their determinations. Mr. Bowen made a motion the Public Hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mayor Minkler turned the matter over to the License Committee for further study and a report back to the Council. PUBLIC NUSIANCE GARBAGE PROBLEM A letter was received from Mr. Frank Zepp, City Supervisor, requesting permission from the Council to proceed with abatement proceedings if a garbage problem is not cleared up by Mr. Hemmerling within a 10 day period. Mr. Gardner made a motion if Mr. Hemmerling does not take care of the matter, Mr. Zepp be authorized to proceed with abatement proceedings. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. CURRENT 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 LID 13 STREET LID 16 WATER W/S CONST. SEWER LID 11 ARTERIAL STREET SEWER CONNECTION ORDINANCE. Mayor Minkler announced the Sewer Connection Ordinance would be ready for its final reading at the March 16th meeting. BUILDING PERMITS Mr. Zepp reported 9 permits had been issued for the month of February with a valuation of $310,775 and permit fees of $757.50. There being no further business, Mr. Bowen moved the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 9 :45 P.M. ATTEST: March 2, 1970 (Con't) Page 3 7- CLERK MAYOR ^r_