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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-03-20 Regular MinutesMarch 20, 1972 The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by Mayor Frank Todd at 8:00 P.M. Councilmen present were: J. R. Johanson, D. R. Gardner, G. D. Hill, J. D. Sterling, L. A. Stevens and D. D. Traynor. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Todd requested the minutes of the previous meeting be amended to include his remark that the Council consider someone from the McMinker Heights Area as a replace- ment for Council member S. R. Savisky who resigned. Mr. Hill made a motion the minutes be adopted as amended. 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 claims approved: Claims Fund Warrants No. 1692 through 1715 in the amount of $15,091.27 and Firemen's Pension Fund Warrant No. 6 in the amount of $79.62. CORRESPONDENCE EPA SAMMAMISH SEWER EXTENSION Correspondence from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency dated March 17, 1972 concurring in award of the construction contract to Frank Coluccio Construction Com- pany in the amount of $75,020.50 was read. AWARD OF BID CONTRACT 1 -72 FRANK COLLUCIO CONSTRUCTION Mr. Gardner made a motion contract 1 -72 for construction of sanitary sewer interceptor, Andover Park West between South 180th street and Minkler Boulevard (Sammamish Sewer q Extension) be awarded to Frank Collucio Construction Company in the amount of $75,020.50. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Mr. Hawkins of Hill, Ingman Chase and Company, Consulting Engineers for this project, requested permission to_give the order to proceed. Mayor Todd granted permission. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 CONTRACT 1 -72 Proposed Change Order No. 1 to Contract 1 -72 was presented. This was to install 14" Ductile Iron Pipe, tees, fittings, cast iron side sewers and adapters in lieu of 15" reinforced concrete pipe. Mr. Hill made a motion the Mayor be authorized to sign Change Order No. 1. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. RESOLUTION 285 HUD LOWER FOSTER SEWER A proposed resolution authorizing filing of application with the Department of Hous- ing and Urban Development for a grant under P.L. 89 -117 was presented. Mr. Johanson made a motion the proposed resolution be read. Motion seconded by Mr. Traynor and carried. City Attorney, Wayne Parker read the proposed resolution. Mr. Hill made a motion the resolution be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Mr. Traynor and carried. This being resolution 285. POLICE PATROLMEN ABBOTT AND KITRURG Newly certified and appointed Police Patrolmen Thomas L. Kilburg and Robert W. Abbott were introduced. Mayor Todd administered the oath of office the officers. �4 REPRESENTATIVE TO PUGET SOUND GOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE Mayor Todd announced the City of Tukwila was now a member of the Puget Sound Govern- mental Conference and asked the Council to name a representative and alternate from the City of Tukwila. Mr. Stevens made a motion the Council appoint Mayor Todd as representative and Mr. Gordon Hall as assistant representative. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. COLLECTION OF GARBAGE The discussion on garbage collection was tabled until further study. SUBURBAN MAYORS ASSOCIATION Mr. Hall reported on the March 1st Suburban Mayor's meeting and announced the April 5th Meeting will be at the Doubletree Inn. Previously announced speaker, Governor Evans, will not be able to attend and the replacement speaker will be announced later. March 20, 1972 Page 2 SOUTH 141th PROJECT FENCING Mr. Hall reported that the installation of a 3 foot white picket fence as set forth in the deed doccument on the Kallinen property on South 19 had not been accomplished. The matter had been brought to his attention this date. This item had apparently been overlooked in the project. Mr. Hawkins is to get fencing costs and report to Mr. Hall tomorrow. The fence is to be installed. COUNCIL VACANCY Mr. Johanson reported he has received recommendations and inquiries from 10 candidates to fill the vacancy on the council.. The Council committee wishes to interview the 10 candidates before making a selection. PARK BOARD Mr. Traynor reported he had reviewed the parks with the Park Board and discussed play— ground equipment. He announced they were in need of 3 or 4 old row boats. The Board is also looking for a small playground site in the McMicken Heights area. FIRE Mr. Johanson reported a work meeting of the Fire Committee Wednesday, March 22nd, 7:30 P.M. at the Fire Hall. Mr. Traynor announced Fire Chief Boulanger has been appointed to serve on a Sub Committee to the Federal Fire Prevention Committee. METRO TRANSIT Mayor Todd reported representatives will be at City Hall April 12th at 1:00 P.M. to give a report on the local bus service. POLICE Chief Sheets reported two of his Patrolmen had completed Basic Law Enforcement Training at Green River College. Letters were read from Officers Johnston and Conners thanking the Mayor and Council for the opportunity of attending. Chief Sheets reported he had attended aloccupational unit class at Showalter Junior High School where he and Officer McQueen spoke to about 50 students about police work. A letter from Mayilyn Peoples thanking them for their participation was read. Chief Sheets reported he has made application for a grant for a radar unit, through the Washington State Safety Commission. He has also applied for a $7,000 communication grant through the Federal Government Law Enforcement Grants. LOWER FOSTER SEWER Mr. Hall reported the application for HUD grant on the lower Foster sewer has received an 88% rating by HUD. Mayor Todd stated there is very little question that the money will be forthcoming just a matter of how long. SISTER CITY Mr. Dan Saul requested the Council consider joining the Sister City Program and have a Sister City in Japan, with an exchange of ideas and information between cities. He reported all information on the program could be obtained from the City of Kent. Mr. Saul was asked to obtain the necessary information and present it to the Council at a work meeting. PUBLIC NUISANCE 14210 56th AVENUE SOUTH Mr. Parker, City Attorney reported he had investigated the ownership of the property at 14210 56th Avenue South and found the mortgage was in default and the mortgage holder was in the process of forclosure. He suggested waiting until the mortgage has' been forclosed and then pass the resolution directing the mortgage holder to abate the nuisance providing there was no immediate problem of health and safety. The Council concurred. March 20, 1972 Page 3 REPORT OF DEVELOPMENT IN INDUSTRIAL AREA Mr. Charles 0. Baker gave the Council a complete report of building plans and activity in the industrial area pointing out planned development within the park this year. PLANNING Mr. Dell Moss, Planning Coordinator, reported on a meeting he had attended regarding standarized land use over a four county area. STREET COMMITTEE Mr. Hall requested a meeting of the Street Committee, Tuesday, March 21st at 4:30 P.M. There being no further business, Mr. Hill made a motion the meeting adjourn. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. ATTEST: City Clerk Deputy Mayor