HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-12-20 Regular MinutesDecember 20, 1971
The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro
Tem Richard A. Bowen in the absense of Mayor Minkler. The following Council members
were in attendance: D. R. Gardner, J. R. Johanson, G. D. Hill, A. G. Radford, J. D.
Sterling and S. R. Savisky.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Mr. Gardner made a motion claims approved by the Finance Committee be paid with war-
rants drawn in their respective amounts. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried.
Following the claims: Claims Fund Warrants No. 1313 through 1358 in the amount of
$21,503.99, Urban Arterial Fund Warrants No. 312 through 314 in the amount of $34,
and Building, Land Acquisition and Development Fund Warrants No. 041 and 042 in the
amount of $312.20.
CORRESPONDENCE COMMENDATION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
Correspondence was received from J. E. Milnes of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
commending Officers Robert H. McQueen, Marion E. Baskett and Shirley Lee Johnson
under the direction of Chief John Sheets for their assistance to the Bureau which
resulted in the arrest by FBI Agents of a dangerous bank robbery fugitive.
SAMMAMISH COMMERCIAL FINANCING INTERCEPTOR SANITARY SEWER ANDOVER WEST
A letter dated December 20, 1971 from Sammamish Commercial Company, Inc. indicating
their approval of the financing proposal on the interceptor sanitary sewer on Andover
Park West as set forth by A. Wesley Hodge, Tukwila City Attorney in his letter of
December 13, 1971 was read.
Mr. Ken Fujiki reported the terms of the agreement must be cleared with the govern-
mental agencies involved in the grants portion of the project.
Mr. Johanson made a motion the Council authorize Hill, Ingman, Chase and Company to
advertise for bids on the project when we have received the necessary approval of the
financing agreement from the necessary federal and state agencies. Motion seconded
by Mr. Hill and carried.
SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY MACADAM ROAD AND SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD
Mr. Bowen reported Mr. Hall had informed him that a letter has been sent to the State
Department of Highways regarding the title on this property and for approval to declare
it as surplus property. Mr. Bowen reported the developers are soon to submit plans
for the building of the restaurant and service station but the surplus property ques-
tion is not immediately involved.
SATE OF WATER TO INDEPENDENT WATER COMPANY I`
The Clerk read a letter from A. Wesley Hodge to Mr. Frank Zepp enclosing an Agreement
and Resolution for the sale of water between the Independent Water Company and the
City of Tukwila. The Clerk also read the proposed resolution and agreement. Some
discussion followed. A work meeting was set for Wednesday, Decemper 29th at 7:30 to
further discuss the matter.
RESOLUTION 273 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF EASEMENTS ANDOVER LIFT STATION
A proposed resolution authorizing execution of easements for the reconstruction of the
Andover Lift Station was presented. Mr. Johanson made a motion the proposed resolu-
tion be read for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. This being
Resolution No. 2 73.
ORDINANCE 689 AMENDING 1971 BUDGET ORDINANCE 6 53.
A proposed ordinance amending the 1971 City of Tukwila Budget adopted by Ordinance 653
as amended by Ordinances 660, 661, 680, 682 and 686 was introduced. (This to budget
funds for Water -Sewer Construction Projects). Mr. Hill made a motion the proposed ordi-
nance 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. Hill and carried. Mr. Hill made a motion the pro-
posed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only.
Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. This being Ordinance 689.
ORDINANCE 690 ADOPTING 1972 BUDGET
A proposed ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Tukwila for the Fiscal
Year 1972 was introduced. Mr. Johanson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed
on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Mr. Gardner made a
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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. Gardner and carried. This being Ordinance 690.
ORDINANCE 691 1972 SALARY ORDINANCE
A proposed ordinance fixing the salaries and compensations of officials and employees
of the City of Tukwila and repealing Section I of City of Tukwila Ordinance 657 was
introduced. Mr. Hill made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first
reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. Mr. Sterling
made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only.
Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner 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. Johanson and carried. This being Ordinance 691.
FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION
Mr. Paul Mayer, Contractor for Fire Station No. 1 was present and requested Council
approval of Change Order No. 6. This in the amount of $820.00 covering a $600.00 typo—
graphical error in Change Order No. 1 and $220.00 for extra electrical work.
Mr. Radford requested Mr. Mayer and his electrical contractor to be present at the
December 29th work meeting to further discuss this matter. Mr. Jim Dersham, Arche—
tect is to be present also.
POLICE STATION BUILDING
A representative of Logan Plumbing was present. Mr. Radford requested he be present
at the December 29th work meeting also to resolve some problems on the plumbing con—
tract for the Police Station Building.
FIRE DEPARTMENT RECONDITIONING OF LADDER TRUCK
Mr. Johanson complemented volunteer and paid members of the Fire Department for their
fine efforts in reconditioning the used ladder truck recently purchased for the Fire
Department. He reported the truck is now rolling and looking real good.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
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