HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-07-20 Regular MinutesThe 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, D. R. Gardner,
L. E. Crostick, J. R. Johanson, G. D. Hill, P. F. Dunning and A. G. Radford.
Mr. Hill pointed out a typographical error in the minutes of the previous meeting
and requested the error be corrected. The minutes were approved as corrected.
SANITARY SEWERS 53rd Avenue South South 144th
A petition for formation of an LID for sanitary sewer facilities was received. The
area covered in the petition is located outside the City of Tukwila bounded on the
East by 53rd Avenue South, on the West by Interstate 5, on the South by South 114th
and on the North by Interurban Avenue South.
A letter from the Health Department stating sewers are required in the area was
enclosed.
Mayor Minkler turned the petition over to the Engineers to check for legality and
feasibility. When the report from the Engineers is received, a meeting will be
held with the petitioners to explain all details.
SANITARY SEWERS McMICKEN HEIGHTS AREA
Mayor Minkler also reported inquiries had been received from residents in the McMicken
Heights area of Tukwila concerning the formation of an LID in that area for sanitary
sewer facilities. Mr. Zepp is to meet with residents of the area for further discussion.
STATEWIDE RETIREMENT CITY TREASURER
Correspondence was received from Statewide City Employees Retirement System stating
Mrs. Harris, City Treasurer, was becoming a member of Statewide effective July 1, 1970.
A certification form for Council approval for service prior to January 1, 1966.
Mr. Hill made a motion the Council approve the prior service credit as requested. Motion
seconded by Mr. Johanson 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 Warrants No. 7 to 7:�
Urban Arterial Street Fund Claims
LID 16
Mr. Hill made a motion to set a Public Hearing for August 17th on the final assessment
roll for LID 16. Motion seconded by Mr. Crostick and carried.
SEWER LINE ON SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY
Mr. Zepp reported a failure in the sewer line across Southcenter Parkway just North
of South 150th. A new boring under the street is necessary and the line should be
relocated to a more stable area. Mr. Zepp reported preliminary estimates for the job
were in excess of $5,000. The Developers have agreed to pick up the cost in excess
$4,999. to eliminate the delay caused by the necessity of going to bid.
Mr. Gardner made a motion the City participate in the job in accrodance with Mr. Zepp's
proposal. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried.
58th AVENUE SOUTH PROJECT
Mr. Hawkins reported four bids had been received on the 58th Avenue construction job.
They are as follows:
LDL Land Development Company, Inc.
1529 West Valley Highway N., Auburn Washington 217,43
Bellevue Bulldozing, Inc.
1503 128th Place N.E., Bellevue, Washington
Moss Construction, Inc.
P.O. Box 37, Zenith, Washington
Select Contractors, Inc.
3652 Hillcrest S.W., Seattle, Washington
July 20, 1970
252,605.00
271,361.75
277,949.
The engineer's estimate on this project was 254,285. Mr. Hawkins reported he had
checked out the work record of the low bidder and their work has proven satisfactory.
Mr. Hawkins presented a letter to the Council recommending the awarding of the contract
to LDL Land Development Company subject to the approval of the Urban Arterial Board and
the Forward Thrust Design Commission of King County.
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Mr. Hill made a motion the bid be awarded to LDL Land Development Company of Auburn
in the amount of 217,431. subject to the approval of the Urban Arterial Board and
the Forward Thrust Design Commission. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried.
LID 17 Uk'D1u/flvc2 6 ;1
A proposed Ordinance ordering the installation of sanitary sewers along a portion of
SR 181 and establishing LID 17 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. Mr. Dunning made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second
reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mr. Hill made a
motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption,
by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. This being Ordinance 632.
Mr. Fujiki reported the job should be ready to go to bid by early next week and requested
permission to advertise for bids.
Mr. Gardner made a motion the engineers be authorized to call for bids for LID 17 with
the bid opening date set for August 14th. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried.
Mr. Fujiki estimated it would take 60 days to complete the job.
POSTAL ADDRESSES
Mr. Crostick reported he and Mr. Charles 0. Baker had met with Mr. Hulene, Regional
Director of the U. A. Post Office and Mr. Donald Slater, Supervisor of Deliveries to
discuss the mailing address problem.
Mr. Crostick reported the postal service recognizes the problems created by the use of
four different mailing addresses and five zip codes within the City limits. They
indicated service out of the Tukwila Station will be forth coming in the near future.
Mr. Hulene stated there was no reason why Tukwila residents and businesses could not
use a Tukwila address and that he would issue a directive to all postal units involved
to this effect. He further reported the Tukwila Zip Code 98067 would be reinstated in
the Zip Code Book.
Mr. Crostick further reported the Post Office would look into the matter of Renton and
Kent addresses and deliveries into certain areas of the City so that all Tukwila
deliveries will originate from the same station and these areas can use a Tukwila
address.
Mr. Crostick was requested to obtain a copy of Mr. Hulene's letter to post office
personnel in reference to use of Tukwila addresses.
Mr. Crostick advised the City should send letters to all businesses in the area
encouraging the use of Tukwila addresses and enclose a copy of the post office directive.
POSTAL SERVICE ON 58th AVENUE SOUTH
Mr. Crostick reported he had discussed mail delivery on 58th Avenue South due to the
street improvement project. Mr. Hulene and Mr. Slater said postal boxes should be
located on private properties just behind the sidewalks and delivery on 58th would be
on foot by the mounted carriers.
TUKWILA DAYS
Mayor Minkler announced Tukwila Days Celebration would be held August 1st. Mrs. Eugene
Elfstrom announced the program for the day.
PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT TO ORD 251
Mr. Johanson reported the Planning Commission will hold a special meeting July 23rd
to consider amendments to 251 and final study on the proposed signing ordinance.-
UNDERGROUND WIRING PUGET POWER
Mr. Bowen reported he had received copies of the tariff rates as filed with the Wash-
ington State Utilities Commission and would report after further study.
RESIGNATION COUNCILMAN CROSTICK RESOLUTION 251
Mayor Minkler read a letter of resignation from Councilman L. E. Crostick who is moving
out of the area. The Council accepted Councilman Crostick's resignation with regret.
Mr. Bowen made a motion a proposed Resolution commending Councilman Crostick for his
service be read for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. This being
Resolution 251.
Mr. Bowen presented a placque to Mr. Crostick for his service on the Council.
APARTMENT SIGNING
Mrs. Lee Phillips reported the apartment advertising sign is still standing on South 154th.
Mr. Hodge advised the City could either swear out a complaint in Judge Duckworth's
court or bring civil action to enforce compliance with the signing requirements of
Ordinance 251.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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