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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-06-21 Regular MinutesThe minutes of the previous meeting were approved. June 21, 1971 The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order at 8:00 P. M. by Mayor Stan D. Minkler. Councilmen present were: R. A. Bowen, D. R. Gardner, J. R. Johanson, G. D. Hill, P. F. Dunning and J. D. Sterling. Councilman Radford arrived shortly after the meeting began. Mayor Minkler requested a moment of silence for former Councilman Robert B. Anderson who had passed away Sunday, June 20th. 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. Johanson and carried. Fol— lowing the claims: Claims Fund Warrants No. 682 through 732 in the amount of 16,603.61. UNDERGROUNDING SOUTH 144th et al Mr. Hodge summarized a legal opinion rendered by his office on the subject of who should bear the cost of undergrounding power on the South 144th project. He recommended the City Supervisor, Mr. Zepp, inform Seattle City Light their lines would be relocated underground at their expense. The Council instructed Mr. Hodge and Mr. Zepp to proceed to notify City Light in ac— cordance with the provisions set forth in the legal opinion. WATER RATES CONTRACT Mayor Minkler read correspondence from the Seattle Water Department in reference to a formal written contract deemed necessary between the Seattle Water Department and its purveyors of water. A preliminary draft of the proposed agreement was enclosed for information and study. There will be a meeting July 8th at 7:30 P. M. in the Seattle City Light Auditorium to further discuss this matter. Mayor Minkler, Frank Zepp, Gor— don Hall, Jon Stack and R. A. Bowen will attend. KING COUNTY DESIGN COMMISSION A letter was received from the King County Design Commission approving the South 144th et al Project for allocation of certain Forward Thrust Funds for underground wiring. METRO Correspondence was received from Mr. Richard K. Sandaas, Mayor of Yarrow Point and representative of the smaller cities on the Metro Council, welcoming the City of Tukwila to Metro. FOSTER BRIDGE Correspondence was received from Jean Despain, King County Public Works ting forth the necessity of replacing the bridge over the river at 56th a portion of which is within the Tukwila City Boundary. Mr. Despain reported the county would soon have a surplus steel bridge that could be relocated at 56th to replace the present wood structure. requested Mr. Zepp or Mr. Hall contact Mr. Despain to arrange a meeting discuss the matter. Director, set Avenue South, in the county Mayor Minkler to further PLANNING COMMISSION REZONE ARCO PROPERTY Mr. Johanson read a letter from the Planning Commission recommending the granting of a request for rezone from M -1 to C -2 certain property on the west side of Interurban Avenue just South of the Interstate 5 overpass. Mr. Johanson made a motion the attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance rezoning the property from M -1 to C -2 in accordance with the Planning Commission recommendation. Seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. RIVERSIDE TRAIL PARK SYSTEM Mr. Johanson read a letter and presented a map setting forth the recommendations of the Planning Commission on a proposed park trail system along the Duwamish River. Discussion followed as to whether submission of this plan would constitute a commit— ment on the part of the City to implement the plan at this time. It was the concensus of the Council that the City would work toward this plan as a guideline, but were not financially able at this time to make a commitment of funds. Mr. Hall suggested the Council designate these to be "preliminary" plans. Mr. Johanson made a motion the Council submit these preliminary plans and recommendations along with a statement of fact that the City is not able at this time to commit itself r financially, however, the plans constitute a goal towards which the City will progress as funds are available. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Mr. Jon Stack was instructed to prepare a map for final submittal. TV CABLE FRANCHISE ORDINANCE 675 Mr. Dunning made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill 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. Sterling. Discussion followed as to the means of preventing excavation for cables in recently completed streets. It was the understanding of mem— bers of the Council that the TV cable firm would not bring the cable up 58th as the cost of street restoration would be prohibitive. However, the contents of the ordi— nance does not specifically prohibit installation of cable on 58th. After much dis— cussion it was determined that restoration costs on a new street would be prohibitive as it would require a complete overlay. The Question was called and the motion carried. This being Ordinance 675. UNIFORM BUILDING CODE The proposed ordinance adopting the 1970 Uniform Building Code was submitted for its second reading. Mr. Dunning made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner. Discussion followed as to fire zones. Mr. Crawley and Mr. Zepp explained the purpose and requirements of the proposed fire zones, which places certain restrictions on separation of buildings where the zoning ordinance does not require sufficient set backs for effective fire control. It was determined several C -2 zones should be designated Fire Zone 2. Mr. Crawley requested additional time to make a complete review of the fire zone map. Mr. Gardner withdrew his second and Mr. Dunning withdrew his motion. Mr. Dunning made a motion the proposed ordinance be tabled until the July 6th meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. The Fire Code adoption ordinance was also tabled until July 6th. i SEWER EXTENSION Mr. Knight of the King County Health Department was in attendance and reported the mat— ter of sewer service between the west boundary of the City and Interstate 5 should be decided June 22nd as there would be a meeting with the school board directors. If the school district signs the petition for service, the petition will contain the signatures of owners of 70% of the property involved. FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR FUNDS Mr. Johanson presented a request from the Fire Chief for a transfer of $5,000.00 tenative surplus from the monies allocated for the building of the fire station to the Current Expense Fund for purchase of equipment for the Fire Department. Mayor Minkler advised the transfer should be delayed until the cost figures are in and the surplus figure was known. After discussion it was decided to invite the architect to attend a work meeting, Mon— day, June 28th, to establish the status of the project and to project the balance of the cost. TOPICS PROGRAM Mr. Hall requested permission of the Council to invite a representative of the Enplan Corporation to discuss the topics program. Mr. Hall was instructed to extend the in— vitation for Monday, June 28th at 7:30 P. M. PROJECT REPORT Mr. Hawkins reported on the status of the South 144th et al project. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P. M. 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