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Home My WebLink About1970-09-08 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: R. A. Bowen, D. R. Gardner, J. R. Johanson, G. D. Hill, P. F. Dunning, A. G. Radford, and Jon Sterling. 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. Gardner and carried. Following the claims: CURRENT EXPENSE W/S CONST URBAN ARTERIAL LID 13 September 8, 1970 J ORDINANCE 642 WATER RATE ORDINANCE A proposed ordinance amending Tukwila Municipal Code 14.04.240 and 14.04.260 regarding Mayor Minkler administered the oath of office to Patrolmen Scribner and Conner who had served their 6 month probationary period and are now permanent officers. VACATION OF PORTION OF 57th AVENUE LUTES PROPERTY Mr. Burton Lutes requested the Council vacate a portion of 57th Avenue South in exchange for the present street right -of -way, he would deed to the City a 40 ft. strip of property on the south east edge of Lot 10. The City currently has utility easements in the strip of property Mr. Lutes would deed to the City. After some discussion, Mr. Hill made a motion Mr. HOdge prepare a resolution for the Septem- ber 21st meeting of the Council for a vacation of a portion of 57th Avenue South in trade for Mr. Lutes deeding 40 ft. of right -of -way to the City of Tukwila. Discussion followed as to whether 40 ft. of right -of -way was sufficient. The Street Committee is to investigate whether the City will need 40 or 50 feet prior to the next Council meeting. The question was called and the motion carried. BUDGET AMENDMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUEST A letter was received from the Fire Department requesting Council authority to replace fire equipment lost in the Showalter fire. They estimated they would need an appropriation of $150.00. Mr. Johanson made a motion to draft an ordinance appropriating $150.00 from the Contingency Fund for the replacement of salvage equipment lost in the fire. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. BOND ISSUE MILLAGE ON BALLOT FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY Discussion was held on placing a 3.7 mill 20 year bond levy on the ballot for property acquisition for City parks and buildings. Mayor Minkler stated 3.7 mills would bring one million dollars. Of this amount, residents would pay about 15% with industry paying about 85 It was estimated this would cost about $8.00 to $10.00 per year for the average home owner. Mr. Gardner reported the City can obtain matching funds for building but not for acquisition of property. Mr. Dunning made a motion to have placed on the ballot at the November General Election, a $1,000,000.00 20 year bond levy for land acquisition and improvements. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mr. Hodge was instructed to prepare the ballot title. SALES TAX REPORT J f, Mayor Minkler reported he had sent the City Attorney and City Treasurer to Olympia to check the distribution of sales tax revenues. He reported they had found out of the City of Tukwila's 245 businesses, 59 were not designating their sales tax for Tukwila. We will recover the money we were shorted. The state is now aware of the problem and will contact the businesses involved. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES PACIFIC NORTHWEST BELL A claim for damages was received from Pacific Northwest Bell for the damage to a line on 59th Avenue South at 147th. Mr. Hill made a motion to refer this claim to the Water Committee, insurance carrier and the City Attorney. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. ORDINANCE 641 AMENDMENT TO SAUNA ORDINANCE A proposed ordinance amending Ordinance 613 relating to closing time for massage parlors and public bath houses. Mr. Dunning made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Mr. Gardner made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Mr. Hill made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. This being Ordinance 641. September 8, 1970 Page 2 rates for metered water was introduced. Mr. Dunning made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. Mr. Johanson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its thrid and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. This being Ordinance 642. ORDINANCE 643 ADOPTION OF ENGINEERING STANDARDS A proposed ordinance prescribing and adopting standard specifications for Municipal Public Works Construction was introduced. Mr. Zepp recommended adoption of the ordinance. Mr. Hawkins also reported these were the standards being used on the 58th Avenue construction. Mr. Gardner made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. Mr. Johanson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. Mr. Johanson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. This being Ordinance 643. ORDINANCE 644 STREET USE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT A proposed ordinance providing for the payment of a cash indemnity bond for permits to use public streets for hauling routs was introduced. Mr. Zepp recommended adoption of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Hill made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. Mr. Gardner made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson 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 644. ORDINANCE 645 AMENDING ORDINANCE 632 Lip 17 A proposed ordinance amending Ordinance 632 establishing Local Improvement District No. 17 to delet that portion referring to joint participation by the City of Renton was introduced. Mr. Hodge summarized the contents of the ordinance. Mr. Dunning made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading by title only. 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. Johanson and carried. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. This being Ordinance 645. COMPREHENSIVE SEWER PLAN A proposed ordinance adopting a comprehensive sewer plan was presented. Discussion followed as to the necessity of a Public Hearing for the adoption of this ordinance. The ordinance was tabled for a ruling on this question. BUTT,T)ING PERMIT REPORT Mr. Zepp reported there were five permits issued during the month of August with a valua- tion of $366,981.00 and permit fees of $545.50. DISTRIBUTION OF GAS TAX MONIES Mr. Zepp reported he had attended a meeting on proposed legislation regarding the distribu- tion of state collected gas tax monies. The propsoed legislation would distribute this money on a need basis instead of per capita as is presently done. If the proposed legisla- tion is passed, the new distribution method would not go into effect until 1975. PROJECT STATUS REPORT Mr. Hawkins of Hill, Ingman, Chase Company presented reports on the various construction projects to members of the Council. The water project is two months ahead of schedule. The street lighting project is behind schedule. Most of the undergrounding is completed on the street project and the base asphalt coat should be applied late next week. WORK MEETING Mr. Bowen announced a work meeting of the Council, Monday, September 14th at 7:30 P. M. METRO REPORT Mr. Gardner reported there had been no formal action taken by the Metro Council as yet. The target date for the raise in metro rates is January 1, 1971. ANDOVER PARK EAST Mr. Baker reported the overlay paving on the lower end of Andover Park East has been completed. OLYMPIC PIPELINE Discussion was held as to the disposition of the steel pipe placed under the Frank W. Zepp Bridge by Olympic Pipeline prior to West Valley Highway Construction. Since a franchise was not granted in that area, the pipe line is not being used. Mr. Baker questioned if this could be deeded to the City for some potential use. No action was taken at this time. INTERIUM FINANCING LID 17 Mrs. Harris reported she had received a letter from Seattle First National Bank confirming that Seattle First National Bank agree to buy from the City of Tukwila LID 17 revenue warrants up to $120,000.00 at 5% interest for a six month period. Mr. Bowen made a motion the City accept the offer from Seattle First National Bank. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 P. M. Attest: City Clerk Mayor September 8, 1970 Page 3