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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-01-03 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. R. Johanson, G. D. Hill, A. G. Radford, J. D. Sterling and S. R. Savisky. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved. January 3, 1972 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. Gardner and carried. Follow— ing the Claims: Claims Fund Warrants No. 1359 through 1396 in the amount of $14,714.04, Water —Sewer Construction Fund Warrants No. 1124 1125 in the amount of $12,6$1.75, Urban Arterial Fund Warrants No. 315 in the amount of $36,413.23 and Building Fund Warrants No. 43 through No. 47 in the amount of $3,074.17 and Street Lighting Construc— tion Fund Warrants No. 13 in the amount of $1,432.47. CORRESPONDENCE U. S. REGIONAL POST OFFICE A copy of a letter from the Greater Tukwila Chamber of Commerce to Mr. Ted A. Smith, Administrative Assistant to Representative Thomas M. Pelly requesting favorable consid— eration in locating the new Regional United States Post Office within the area of Greater Tukwila. RESIGNATION E.W. IVES AS PARK BOARD CHAIRMAN A letter was received from Mr. E. W. Ives, Chairman of the Park Board asking to be relieved of his appointment and duties on the City of Tukwila Park Board effective December 31, 1971. Mayor Minkler thanked Mr. Ives for his participation in civic affiars and announced a new appointment will be made under the incoming administration. WATER AGREEMENT Mr. Bowen reported on a work meeting with Independent Water District and members of the City Council and City Staff. He reported the water system is being updated to City of Tukwila standards and recommended the acquisition of the system be favorably considered by the :incoming council. Mr. Bowen made a motion the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement for the sale of water and to enter into negotiations when the system is updated. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling. Discussion followed. Mr. Hill suggezted a time limit be set for entering into negotiations on the acquisi— tion. Mr. Hodge reported since the agreement states when the upgrading is completed this constitutes a point in time. Mr. Hodge read the change in the original agreement as requested in the work meeting. This sets forth the rate for water as 10 per hundred above what the City of Tukwila pays rather than the 140 per hundred set forth in the original agreement. The question was called and the motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 274 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF WATER AGREEMENT A proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Water Agreement with the Independent Water Company was introduced. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed resolution be read for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. This being Resolution No. 274. CHANGE ORDER 6 7 TUKWILA FIRE STATION NO.. 1 Mr. Radford made a motion Change Order No. 6 correcting a $600 typographical error in Change Order No. 1 be authorized. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mr. Radford recommended Change Order No. 7, reletive to electrical work be tabled for further study. PLUMBING POLICE STATION CONTRACT Mr. Radford reported fixtures installed are not vandle proof, therefore the amount payable should be reduced to reflect this fact. This matter to be further discussed at a work meeting Wednesday, January 5th. FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF PHASE II SOUTH 1) et al A letter was received from Hill, Ingman, Chase Company recommending the City of Tukwila accept the Phase II portion of the South 144th et al project and authorize final payment less retainage at this time. Mr. Hawkins reported the project had ex— ceeded estimated costs by 5.4 Mr. Hill made a motion the project be accepted and final payment be made less retain age and restoration guarantee. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. POLICE CARS The matter of purchase of new police cars was tabled until the first meeting of the incoming council. BUILDING PERMIT REPORT Mr. Zepp reported 5 Building Permits were issued during the month of December with a valuation of $799,900. and permit fees of $1,095. For the year of 1971, 55 permits were issued with a valuation of $2,732,522. and permit fees of $4,627.50. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Minkler thanked the members of the Council, Citizens and Staff Members for their cooperation over the years he has held office and expressed his pleasure for the priviledge of working with them. Mr. Hill requested a work meeting of the Council for Wednesday, January 5th at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the needs study and the South 154th excavation permit.: Police Chief John Sheets was requested to inform G. H. Construction to be present to further discuss the plumbing on the police station building. WATER DISTRICT 35 SEWER SERVICE Mr. Tongue of Water District 35 was present and requested information on the progress of sewer service for his area. Mayor Minkler reported the City of Tukwila has applied for a Federal Grant on this project and suggested Mr. Tongue work with the new adminis— tration for sewer service. Mr. Fujiki reported that HUD has not denied the application for dunds, however, there are no funds available at this time. EXPRESSIONS OF APPRECIATION County Councilman Thomas Forsythe expressed his appreciation for the honor and privelidge of working with Mayor Minkler and the members of the council and offered his congratu— lations and cooperation to Mayor elect Frank Todd and members of his council. Former Mayor Charles 0. Baker expressed his gratitude to Mayor Minkler and retiring Councilmen Richard Bowen and A. G. Radford for their fine efforts. He offered his con— gratulations for what they have done for the City of Tukwila during their terms of office. Mr. Hill made a motion the meeting adjourn sine die until January froth at 5:00 P.M. Motion seconded at 9:00 P.M. ATTEST: C±t Clerk Mayor January 3, 1972 Page 2