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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-11-15 Regular MinutesThe minutes of the previous meeting were approved. November 15, 1971 The 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: D. R. Gardner, J. R. Johanson, G. D. Hill, A. G. Radford, J. D. Sterling and S. R. Savisky. Mr. Johanson made a motion the absence of Councilman Bowen be excused. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Mr. Gardner made a motion claims approved by the Finance Committee be paid with warrants drawn in their respective amounts. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Following the claims: Claims Fund Warrants No. 1201 through 1241 in the amount of $14,106.46, Building Fund Warrants No. 33 through 36 in the amount of $6,246.87, Urban Arterial Fund Warrants No. 303 through 305 in the amount of $83,741.27, and City Property Assess- ment Fund Warrant No. 4 in the amount of $1,343.3 ANDOVER LIFT STATION EASEMENT A letter was received from Hill, Ingman,Chase and company in reference to the Andover Lift Station Easement. Mr. Stack was present and explained the difference in the ease- ment requested and the easement being granted. Since the construction easement being granted reduces the working space on the north and west side of the station signifi- cantly, Mr. Stack requested council approval to accept this easement. There were no objections raised and the council concurred with the Hill, Ingman, Chase and Company recommendation that the subject easement be accepted. ANNEXATION GACO WESTERN Correspondence was received from Gaco Western, Inc. requesting property contiguous to the South city limits east of Southcenter Parkway be annexed to the City of Tukwila. Mr. Hall explained the annexation petition. Mr. Johanson made a motion a Public Hearing be set for December 6th at 8:00 P.M. on the annexation petition. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. Mr. Hall was requested to check with property owner M. Fritz Gunter, owner of a narrow parcel lying between this property and the road to ascertain if he wishes to join in this petition. APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Minkler announced the reappointment of Mr. Jack Link and the appointment of Mr. Norm Seethoff to the Planning Commission and requested Council approval of the appoint- ments. Mr. Gardner made a motion the Mayor's appointments be approved. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling. Mr. Hill stated the Tukwila Municipal Code states two members of the Planning Commission shall be City Councilmen. Mr. Hodge checked Tukwila Municipal Code Section 2.36.010 which states the Planning Commission consists of twelve members who shall be selected as follows: Two councilmen shall be ex- officio members of the commission during the period of their incumbency in such offices; the other ten members shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Since the reappointment of Mr. Link would bring the appointments to ten members, Mr. Gardner withdrew his motion. Mr. Hill made a motion the appointment of Mr. Jack Link be confirmed by the Council. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. CALL FOR BIDS SEWER LIFT STATION i. Mr. Gardner made a motion the Council call for bids on construction of the lift station and Mr. Stack be authorized to advertise for bids November 19th with a bid opening on December 2nd. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. TRAFFIC CONTROL S -LINE BRIDGE The traffic control problem on Southcenter Boulevard at the S -Line bridge was discussed. Mr. Hill reported his committee has studied this problem and feel they have reached a temporary solution to the problem by installing traffic control devices of a temporary nature. Drawings of the proposed plan were submitted to the Council. Mr. Hill reported a cost estimate proposal has been submitted by West Coast Electric Company in the amount of $2,856.00. He further advised the street department can handle the painting and installation of necessary stop signs. Mr. Hill made a motion the City proceed with the project and contact West Coast Electric Company and see when they can go ahead and that the bid be awarded to them. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. SIGHT DISTANCE IMPAIRMENT AND TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS Mr. Hill reported the 3 and 4 —way stop signs are being painted and should be installed soon. He reported on the sight impairment problem on 58th and l44th and questioned since the hedge in question is located on private property can the City legally request its removal. Some discussion followed and Mr. Hill requested more time to study and report further on this problem. HUNTING PERMIT REQUEST Police Chief John Sheets reported he contacted the Chief of the Renton Police Department who advised him that when a portion of the property in question was annexed to the City of Renton, there was a gun club hunting on the land. This gun club permit has been renewed. He also contacted Burlington Northern owners of the land who advised him only one person, the former owner of the land, has permission to hunt thereon. They do not want any hunting on their land. Mr. Sheets reported he has advised Mr. Corley of his findings and Mr. Corley is satisfied with the decision there will be no hunting permits issued in the area. Mayor Minkler announced the Association of Washington Cities regional meeting to be held Thursday, November 18th at the Doubletree Inn and advised Council members to make their reservations with the City Clerk. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor November 15, 1971 Page 2