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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-04-06 Adjourned MinutesApril 6, 1972 Page 1. The continued meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by Mayor Frank Todd at 8:10 P.M. Councilman Dwayne Traynor was again appointed Clerk Pro —Tem. Councilmen present were: J.R. Johanson, D.R. Gardner, G.D. Hill, J.D. Sterling and D.D. Traynor. Mr. Johanson made a motion the absence of Councilman Stevens be excused. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Mr. Hill made a motion the minutes of the March 20, 1972 meeting be approved. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson 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. Hill and carried. Following claims approved: Claims Fund Warrants No. 1746 through 1803 in the amount of $7,055.73. AWARD OF BID PUBLICATION OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS Mr. Sterling read the legal notice as published for the publication of legal documents. Mr. Johanson reviewed the bids as received and stated that the Record Chronicle's bid as submi=tted did not meet the specifications. A correction was received later. Mr. Gus Tierney, Manager of the Record Chronicle answered questions from the Council concerning price for publication and circulation area. He stated that the City is now paying $1.50 per inch which is lower than the bid figures. There has been no rate increase to the City in the past five years. Mayor Todd noted that the bid of the Record Chronicle is 30% higher than the bid of the Highline Times. Mayor Todd asked about free delivery within the City. Mr. Tierney stated that the Record Chronicle tries to distribute papers throughout 90% of the Tukwila area. In their total distribution they try to stay at 65% paid and 35% free distribution. Considerable discussion followed. Mayor Todd stated that the contract could not be awarded to the Record Chronicle based on the Taxpayer paying for free circulation. He then awarded the contract to the Highline Times. Mr. Tierney said that he thought it was normal procedure for the council to award the contract. Mayor Todd said that the advertising contract money is in the budget approved by the Council and he has the authority to award the contract. Mr. Arlie Radford requested a vote of the council to see which paper should be awarded the bid. He felt the decision should be given further consideration. Mayor Todd said the decision stands. AWARD OF BID INSURANCE Bids had previously been opened and reviewed for the City Insurance coverage. Bidders were Pollock Insurance, $10,837.00 plus an additional $721.00 for False Arrest Insurance and R.J.G. 'Dick' Anderson Insurance, $9,763.00 total for the $1,000,000.00 liability coverage which includes the False Arrest Insurance. Mayor Todd stated that since Mr. Anderson's bid is $1,800.00 lower in cost he is the new Insurance Agent for the City of Tukwila as of April 7th. CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR A letter of resignation was received from Gene Isler, Civil Defense Director. The resignation was accepted and Mayor Todd appointed Mr. Hubert Crawley to /1` fill the position. Mr. Johanson made a motion that the agenda be amended to enable the reading of two Ordinances. Motion was seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. April 6, 1972 Page 2. ORDINANCE 697 AMENDING BUDGET ORDINANCE 690 Mr. Johanson made a motion Ordinance 697, amending Budget Ordinance 690 be read for approval in its entirety. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Attorney Parker read the Ordinance transfering funds from the Street Fund to the U.A.B. Construction Fund. Mr. Johanson made a motion Ordinance 697 be accepted as read. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling. Mr. Johanson explained that it is necessary to transfer these funds to cover the remaining costs of the U.A.B. Project as recommended by the Auditor. Motion carried. ORDINANCE 698 AMENDING BUDGET ORDINANCE 690 Mr. Johanson made a motion Ordinance 698, amending Budget Ordinance 690 w;. regarding P.E.P. Funds be read for approval in its entirety. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Attorney Parker read the Ordinance. Mr. Johanson made a motion Ordinance 698 be accepted as read. Mr. Sterling seconded the motion. Mr. Hall explained the Public Employment Program. Motion carried. PARK BOARD Mrs. Ann Altmayer reported on the work being done on the two Mini parks. Also, plans are progressing for the upgrading of the tennis courts and installing metered lights. BUILDING PERMIT REPORT Mr. John Richards reported that ten Building Permits were issued for a total value of $393,900.00, and permit fees of $780.50. POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Sheets reported that the City had received the grant for the radar unit and also, that a new computor terminal has been installed in the Police Station. LOWER FOSTER SEWER Mayor Todd reported that he had talked with Mrs. Steel who is the HUD Grant representative. She said the City could expect a letter within the next few weeks approving the application for a Grant and by July 1 should be number one on the list. TRANSIT MEETING Mr. Hall reported a meeting to be held in the Council Chamber April 12, 1972, at 1:00 P.M. The transit committee will review their plans with the City Officials and anyone else interested. LIFT STATION Mr. Bob Hawkins reported on the progress of construction of the Strander Lift Station. Both the contractor on this job and Collucio Construction on the Andover Park West project are having problems with the water table being so high at this time. He also reported on a meeting with Mr. Segale concerning the extension of the sewer to serve his property. At this time, Mr. Segale is not interested. CITY CLERK Mayor Todd reported that they had not filled the Clerk's position as yet but had interviewed several people and hoped to fill it shortly. Also, he stated that the secretaries position had been filled and the vacancy in the Street Department had been filled. HORSE PROBLEMS Mr. Gene Ives stated his concern with the number of horses being ridden on City Streets, both for the safety of the children riding and for the necessity of cleaning sidewalks and streets after them. Mayor Todd suggested a meeting of the committee to discuss the problem and review the enforcement of the Ordinance. Mrs. Altmyer of the Park Board asked to be invited to this meeting. Mr. Gene Ives also asked that the City crew replace the steps installed last year when some construction work was done on his street. He was assured this would be done. There being no further business, Mr. Traynor made a motion the meeting adjourn. Motion seconded by Mr. Hilland carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. 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