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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-07-06 Regular MinutesThe regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by Mayor Stan D. Minkler. Councilmen present were: R. A. Bowen, J. R. Johanson, G. D. Hill and P. F. Dunning. (Councilman A. G. Radford arrived later in the meeting.) Mr. Hill made a motion to excuse the three absent councilmen. Motion seconded by Mr. Johan— son and carried. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved. 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. Dunning and carried. Following the Claims: Claims Fund Warrants No. 733 through 788 in the amount of $13,213.72, Urban Arterial Warrants No. 274 through 278 in the amount of $91,103.35 and Building Fund War— rants No. 014 and 015 in the amount of $12,574.74. BIDS SURPLUS POLICE CARS Mrs. Leahy reported no bids had been received on the two surplus police cars. Mr. Bowen made a motion they be advertised again with ads placed in the classified section of the papers. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. BID CONSTRUCTION OF VAULT Mayor Minkler reported one bid had been received on the construction of a vault for City Hall. This was from Mayer Construction Company in the amount of $5,938.00. Since this figure was well within the budget estimate, Mr. Johanson made a motion to accept the bid. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. BID CONSTRUCTION OF POLICE STATION Mayor Minkler reported two bids had been received on the reconversion of the temporary fire station to a temporary police station. These bids were in the hands of the Public Grounds and Buildings Committee for further study with a report due at the next council meeting. SEWER SERVICE WEST BOUNDARY OF CITY Mr. Stack reported the School Board had signed a petition requesting sewer service in the area just west of the City Boundary. This makes 70% of the area now under the petition for sewers and with Mr. Hodge's concurrence, this should be ample. Mr. Stack reported Mr. Jim Gay, Bonding Attorney, suggests a resolution be passed setting a date for a Public Hearing in order that 100% of the property owners are advised of the formation of a LID or ULID. Since there is some question as to the method of financing and the possibility of a federal grant on the project, Mr. Stack requested a work meeting Monday, July 12th, to further discuss this problem prior to setting a date for a Public Hearing. SEWER LIFT STATION Mayor Minkler reported at a work meeting of the Council it was decided to proceed with the repair of the Strander Lift Station and approximately 1,000 feet of sewer line in the Andover Industrial area. July 6, 1971 Mr. Hill made a motion the Council authorize Hill, Ingman, Chase and Company to proceed with the study of the lift station and line and for the Treasurer to explore all avenues of financing. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. SWIMMING POOLS Mr. Hall reported Mr. Knight of the King County Health Department has advised of some sani— tation problems existing in the semi public swimming pools. Since the City of Tukwila has no ordinance governing this problem the Health Department cannot act. Mr. Hall recommended the City adopt an ordinance similar to the County ordinance governing the sanitation in public and semi public swimming pools. Mr. Hodge was instructed to review this problem with Mr. Knight and members of the Sanitation Committee and prepare an ordinance for the next Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTION OF COMPREHENSIVE 6 YEAR STREET PROGRAM Mr. Zepp requested the council set a date for a public hearing to consider adoption of a comprehensive 6 year street program. He also announced a work meeting of the Street Committee for Tuesday, July 7th, at 7:30 P.M. Mr. Hill made a motion a Public Hearing be held on the 6 year Comprehensive Street Plan on the 2nd of August. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. DRAWING FOR COUNCIL POSITIONS SEPTEMBER ELECTIONS A drawing to establish council position numbers for the coming election was held. The results were as follows: Position No. 1 currently held be A. G. Radford Position No. 2 currently held by R. A. Bowen Position No. 3 currently held by J. D. Sterling Councilman —at —large currently held by J. R. Johanson was not included in the drawing since this position is not numbered. RESOLUTION NO. 266 MEMORY OF ROBERT B. ANDERSON A proposed resolution honoring the memory of former Councilman Robert B. Anderson was read. Mr. Bowen made a motion the resolution be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. This being Resolution 266. ORDINANCE 676 ADOPTION OF FIRE CODE A proposed ordinance adopting by reference the Fire Prevention Code was offered for its second reading. The first reading of this ordinance was at the June 7th meeting of the Council. Mr. Dunning 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 676. ORDINANCE 677 REZONE ON ARCO PROPERTY A proposed ordinance rezoning certain property located on Interurban Avenue South between 52nd Avenue South and U. S. Interstate 5 from M -1 to C -2 was introduced. Mr. Johanson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading by title only. 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. Dunning and carried. Mr. Johanson made a motion the pro— posed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. This being Ordinance 677. BUILDING PERMIT REPORT Mr. Zepp reported 4 building permits had been issues during the month of June with a valuation of $65,300.00.and permit fees of $205.50. He further reported for the first six months of the year 30 permits had been issued with a valuation of $660,222.00 and permit fees of $1,543.50. SEWER EKTENSION EMPIRE VIEW MOBITE TRAILER PARK Mr. Bowen reported he had received correspondence from Mr. V. L. Kramer, owner of Empire View Mobile Home Park at 5711 South 129th, requesting a meeting with the Sewer Committee of the Council to discuss service to the area. Mr. Bowen requested a work meeting Monday, July 26th, to further discuss the matter. STORM DRAINAGE SOUTH 133rd and 58th AVENUE SOUTH Mr. Hall explained the work meeting with the Council for Wednesday, July 7th, would be to discuss the storm drain problems at the river end of South 133rd and the river end of 58th Avenue South. The cost of this project will be approximately $6,000. Mr. Zepp explained the street improvement projects being currently done by the street department should be completed within a few days and then cost figures would be known and it could be established if there will be sufficient monies to do the storm drain projects. PERMANENT APPOINTMENT OF POLICE CHIEF JOHN A. SHEETS Mayor Minkler announced Police Chief, John A. Sheets, had completed his six month's probationary appointment and he announced Mr. Sheets' appointment would now be made perma— nent. POLICE STATION CONVERSION Mr. Radford announced there would be a work meeting of the Building Committee next week to further discuss the police station bid. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P. M. ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor July 6, 1971 Page 2