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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-02-07 Regular MinutesThe regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by Mayor Frank Todd at 8:00 p.m. Councilmen present were: D. R. Gardner, J. R. Johanson, G. D. Hill, J. D. Sterling, L. A. Stevens and D. D. Traynor. Mr. Hill made a motion the absence of Councilman Savisky be excused. Motion seconded by Mr. Stevens and carried. Mr. Johanson made a motion the minutes of the previous meeting be approved. Motion seconded by Mr. Stevens and carried. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Mr. Johanson 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. 1465 through 1563 in the amount of $18,698.08, Water —Sewer Construction Fund Warrants No. 1127 through 1128 in the amount of $106,502.11 and Building, land Acquisition and Development Fund Warrant No. 56 in the amount of $73, PRESENTATION OF PLACQUES OF APPRECIATION Council President J. R. Johanson presented a placque to former Council Member A. G. Rad— ford for his years of service on the Council. He also presented placques for former Council Member R. A. Bowen and former Mayor Stan D. Minkler, however these men were not present to receive them at this time. CORRESPONDENCE METRO SEWER ADVISORY COMMITTEE Correspondence was read from Mr. Donworth of the Metropolitan Council requesting the City of Tukwila name a respresentative and an alternate representative to the Metropolitan Sewer Advisory Committee. Mr. Johanson made a motion the Council appoint Mayor Todd to serve as Tukwilats Repre— sentative on the Sewer Advisory Committee. Motion seconded by Mr. Stevens and carried. Mr. Stevens made a motion Councilman Gardner be appointed as the alternate representative. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. ANDOVER WEST INTERCEPTOR Mr. Hawkins reported the project was 95% complete. February 7, 1972 A proposed agreement for the purchase was presented to the Council. Mayor Todd called a 30 minute recess for members of the Council to study the agreement. The meeting was reconvened and after further Mayor be authorized to sign an agreement dated the acquisition of the proposed shop site and seconded by Mr. Stevens. Discussion followed. ANDOVER WEST SEWER LINE SAMAMISH COMMERCIAL PROJECT Mr. Hawkins reported the plans and specifications have been submitted to the Depart— ment of Ecology and the State Health Department. He is still waiting for EPA approval which should be received by tomorrow. He would like to advertise on Friday, February llth and open bids in two weeks. Since permission had previously been granted to advertise when all approvals have been received, the council concurred with his request. ACQUISITION OF SHOP SITE Mr. Gordon Hall reported the City has been negotiating with Puget Western and the Soil Conservation Service for purchase of a parcel of property in Andover Park for a shop site and recreational facility. He explained the details of the negotiations and proposed development. discussion, Mr. Sterling made a motion the February 7, 1972 with Puget Western for execute the necessary permits. Motion Mr. Hill questioned the acceptance of Evans Black Drive as a street. He read a letter of intent dated February 2, 1972 from Puget Western in reference to the dedication of Treck Drive and Evans Black Drivd and an unloading cock on Evans Black Drive, which are part of the terms of the sale agreement. Mr. Hill questioned if the letter of intent could be changed to refer to Evans Black Drive as an alley rather than a street. Mr. Sterling and Mr. Stevens withdrew their motion and second. Mr. Sterling make a motion the Mayor be authorized to sign an agreement dated February 7, 1972 with Puget Western for the acquisition of the proposed shop site and execute the necessary permits and that the wording in the letter of intent be changed to refer to Evans Black Drive as an alley rather than a street. Motion seconded by Mr. Traynor and carried. The selection of a shop architect was tabled until all information is available. RESOLUTION NO. 279 PUGET SOUND GOVERNMEMTAL CONFERENCE 1 A proposed resolution regarding membership in Puget Sound Governmental Conference was read. Mr. Hill made a motion the proposed resolution be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. This being Resolution No. 279. ORDINANCE 692 REPEALING ORDINANCE 664 A proposed ordinance repealing City of Tukwila Ordinance 664 adopted April 5, 1971 was read. Mr. Hill made a motion to adopt the proposed ordinance repealing Ordinance 664. Motion seconded by Mr. Stevens and carried. This being Ordinance 692. ORDINANCE 693 SHOP SITE ACQUISITION A proposed ordinance relating to the acquisition of the shop site was read. Mr. Gardner made a motion the proposed ordinance be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. This being Ordinance 6 93. REPORTS The Park Department announced a work meeting with the Tukwila Days Committee at the City Hall, Tuesday, February 8th. Mr. John Roberts, Office Engineer reported four building permits had been issued during the month of December with a valuation of $218,900. and permit fees of $519.00. Police Chief John Sheets presented the report of the Police Department activities for 1971. Fire Chief Vic Boulanger presented January's Fire Report. Mr. Gordon Hall, City Supervisor presented a report on the mass transit study. Mr. Eugene Isler reported the cost of snow removal for the recent snow storm amounted to $1,605.10 A work meeting of the Council was set for Wednesday, February 9th at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Hall reported the construction of the lift station is ready to proceed. All necessary approvals have been received. Mr. Traynor inquired as to the control and limitation of storage yards. The City Attorney was instructed to check as to the legality of franchise of towing operations. Mr. Traynor reported the public nuisance formerly located at 58th and South 142nd has now moved to 56th Avenue South. Mayor Todd to contact the owner. Mr. Hill requested any commercial signs located on Public Right of Way be picked up by the City Crews and brought to storage. If there are any problems have the owner contact him. Mr. Stevens inquired as to the status of legal action on the Public Nuisance located at 14210 56th Avenue South. Mr. Johanson made a motion the meeting adjourn. Motion seconded by Mr. Stevens and carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M. ATTEST: City Clerk February 7, 197 Page 2