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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-04-05 Regular MinutesThe regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by Mayor Stan D. Minkler at :00 p.m. Council members present were: R. A. Bowen, D. R. Gardner, J. n. Johanson, G. D. Hill, P. F. Dunning, A. G. Radford and J. D. Sterling. The minutes of the previous council meetings were approved. TUKWILA SQUADRON CIVIL AIR PATROL Major Whitney of the Tukwila Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol was in attendance with four members of his squadron. Mayor Minkler announced that for the second consecutive year the Tukwila Squadron has received the award for the outstanding squadron in the State of Washington. One of the cadets, Paul Hansen had also been chosen as the out— standing cadet in the State of Washington and another, Heather Blaylock had received the Big Bore Rifle Competition Award. The other two cadets, Laurie Wakefield and Thomas Hughes were chosen the outstanding cadets for the Tukwila Squadron and were presented Pilot Log Books, entitling them to one hour flying lessons. Mayor Minkler congratulated Major Whitney and members of the Tukwila Squadron on their fine efforts. This matter was turned over to the Building Committee for review and report. OATH OF OFFICE TO PROBATIONARY PATROLMAN DAVE DESMUL Mayor Minkler administered the oath of office to newly appointed probationery patrolman, David Desmul. TEMPORARY ADVERTISING SIGNS STARDUST APARTMENTS Mr. Henry Mueller requested permission of the Council to erect for a period not to exceed 60 days to advertise the opening of unit. These would be posted in front of his property, off the Mr. Johanson made a motion the Council recognize Mr. Mueller's signs for a mazimum period of 60 days. Motion seconded by Mr. April 5, 1971 request for two 4 x 6 Dunning and carried. 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. Follow— ing the Claims: Claims Fund Warrants No 362 through 456, U.A.B. Warrants No. 232 through 244, LID 17 Warrants No. C -16 and C -17, Water —Sewer Construction No. 1113, Building Fund No. 006 and Firemen's Pension Fund Warrant No. 004. SEWER SERVICE FROM CITY BOUNDARY TO INTERSTATE 5 Correspondence was received from the King County Department of Public Health relative to a meeting with property owners on the western boundary of the City of Tukwila and those residing in the County between the City boundary and the Interstate 5 Freeway. This area is badly in need of sanitary sewer facilities and a meeting has been called for Wednesday, April 14th at 7:30 p.m. at the Southeast District Office of the Health Department to further discuss this matter. Mayor Minkler requested all members of the Council to attend. UNDERGROUNDING SOUTH 144 et al Mr. Zepp presented correspondence from Puget Sound Power and Light Company regarding the conversion_of existing overhead electrical service to underground on the second phase ofthe South.144th et al Project. Agreements setting forth the costs of the conversion were enclosed for approval by the Council and the signature of the Mayor. The cost for Phase 2 (South 144th) was $5,742.00 and the cost for Phase II —A (the balance of the project) was $28,080.00. After some discussion, Mr. Bowen made a motion the doccuments presented by Mr. Zepp be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign for the City of Tukwila. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. UNDERGROUNDING FIRE STATION AND CITY HALL COMPLEX Mr. Zepp presented correspondence from Puget Sound Power and Light Company in reference' to underground service to the new Fire Station and the removal of the existing three phase overhead service serving the City Hall complex. The cost of this project would be $1,522. TELEPHONE VAULT NEW FIRE STATION BUILDING Mr. Zepp reported a telephone vault is located within the curb cut into the new fire station building. He has been informed the vault cannot be located within the drive as it was not built for heavy truck traffic. The cost of moving the vault will be appox— imately $700.00. He will check into this matter further, but requested council authority for the Mayor to sign a change order if the City has no other alternative but to move the vault. Mr. Hill made a motion the Mayor be authorized to sign a Change Order if it is necessary to move the vault, but only if necessary. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. two temporary 4 x 6 signs his Stardust Apartment street. April 5, 1971 page 2 ORDINANCE 664 CONDEMNATION SHOP SITE A proposed ordinance relating to and providing for the acquisition and condemnation of property for the location of the City Shops and Maintenance Yards was introduced. Mr. Hodge explained there still remained considerable difference in the City appraisal price and the owners asking price on the land. If this site was still the Council's number one choice for the location of the maintenance yards, the passage of the proposed ordinance would be necessary to proceed with the acquisition of the property. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning 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 664. ORDINANCE 665 CONDEMNATION FOR SOUTH 1) et al PROJECT A proposed ordinance relating to and providing for the acquisition and condemnation of certain property for the establishment, laying out, extending and widening of streets was introduced. Mr. Hill made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. Mr. Bowen made a motion the pro— posed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. Mr. Gardner 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 665. ORDINANCE 666 SEWER CHARGES OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS A proposed ordinance amending Section 4 of Ordinance 341 as amended and Ordinance 5$7,' providing for Sewer Service Rates was introduced. Mr. Hodge explained the purpose of the ordinance and the contents thereof. Mr. Dunning made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Hill made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Gardner 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 666. SOUTHCENTER BLVD. (South 154th) RIGHT OF WAY STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Mr.. Hill reported his committee had reviewed the proposal of the State Highway Department to sell a piece of surplus property to Mr. Satomi Kato along South 154th Street, reserv— ing slope easements to facilitate any future construction. Mr. Hill made a motion the State Department of Highways be informed the city concurs with their proposal. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. Mr. Zepp to draft the letter to the Department of Highways to inform them of the Council's action. 911 EMERGENCY PHONE SYSTEM Mayor Minkler reported on the meeting with the telephone company to discuss the 911 system. Tukwila will not be included in this system at this time. It will only cover the City of Seattle, the City of Mercer Island and the City of Renton. Tukwila residents will continue to use the present Police and Fire emergency numbers. Mayor Minkler requested the Police and Fire Departments to canvas every residence and inform the citizens to continue to use the present numbers. POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME INDEX REPORT Chief John Sheets presented a Crime Index and Police Activity Trend report to the Council covering the 1st quarter of 1971. Total police calls for the 1st quarter of 1971 were 409 compared with 264 calls for the same period last year. BUILDING PERMIT REPORT Mr. Zepp reported six permits were issued during the month of March with a valuation of $2$0,350 and permit fees of $515.00. VACATION OF CITY STREET IN VICINITY OF FOREMOST DAIRY Mr. Hill made a motion the city clerk prepair a resolution to advertise for a public hearing for the vacation of the street. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. SCHOOL BOARD DIRECTOR DISTRICT #5 Mr. George Drew present school board director from District No. 5 was present and announced he will not be running for office again. Filing for the vacancy will be open July 26th through July 30th. Applicants may file for office at the County City Building or the School District Administration building. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor