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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-04-17 Regular MinutesApril 1 7, 1972 The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by Mayor Frank Todd at 8:20 P.M. Councilman Dwayne Traynor was appointed Clerk Pro -Tem. 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 Mr. Hill made a motion the minutes of the previous meetings 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, holding for disposition the two that have been noted. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Following claims approved: Claims Fund Warrants No. 1806 through 1853 in the amount of $30,442.91 and Urban Arterial Warrants No. 318 through 322 in the amount of $22,565.80. AWARD of BID BACKHOE Mr. Johanson opened and read the one bid received. Bid submitted by Craig Taylor Equipment Co., 3100 East Valley Road, Renton, Washington for $19,711.65 for one new John Deere Model JD500 Series "C" Wheel Loader Backhoe. Mr. Isler, Field Superintendent, recommended the purchase of this machine. Mr. Hill made a motion the bid of Craig Taylor Equipment be accepted. Motion seconded by Mr. Stevens and carried with Mr. Gardner voting No. APPOINTMENT OF CITY CLERK Mayor Todd introduced Mrs. Shirlee A. Kinney to the Council and recommended her appointment as City Clerk. She answered questions from the Council then Mr. Sterling asked if the Council was ready to make a decision. Since there had been no time prior to the meeting for discussion Mr. Johanson made a motion Mayor Todd recess the meeting enabling the Council to come to a decision on the Clerk. Motion seconded by Mr. Traynor and carried. Meeting again called to order. Mr. Johanson made a motion Mrs. Shirlee Kinney be appointed to the office of City Clerk for the City of Tukwila. Motion seconded by Mr. Traynor and carried. Mayor Todd gave the oath of office to Mrs. Kinney. ORDINANCE 699 AMENDING BUDGET ORDINANCE 690 Mr. Johanson made a motion proposed Ordinance 699 be read for adoption in its entirety. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Attorney Parker read the Ordinance appropriating funds for the Civil Service Commission. Mayor Todd explained the R.C.W. requires when you have a Civil Service Commission you must also have funds for their operation. Mr. Johanson made a motion Ordinance 699 be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. ORDINANCE 700 AMENDING BUDGET ORDINANCE 690 Mr. Johanson made a motion proposed Ordinance 700, amending budget Ordinance 690, be read for adoption in its entirety. Motion seconded by Mr. Traynor and carried. Mr. Parker read the Ordinance providing funding for Project I Andover Park West Interceptor Replacement, Project II Andover Park West Lift Station and Project III Andover Park West Sanitary Sewer Interceptor, Contract 1 -72. Mr. Hill made a motion Ordinance 700 be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. ORDINANCE 701 AMENDING BUDGET ORDINANCE 690 Mr. Johanson made a motion proposed Ordinance 701, amending budget Ordinance 690 be read for adoption in its entirety. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Mr. Parker read the Ordinance appropriating funds from a Federal Grant for Radar Unit for Police Department. April 17, 1972 Page 2. Mr. Johanson made a motion Ordinance 701 be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Mr. Stevens and carried. ORDINANCE 702 AMENDING BUDGET ORDINANCE 690 Mr. Johanson made a motion proposed Ordinance 702, amending budget Ordinance 690 be read for adoption in its entirety. Motion seconded by Mr. Stevens and carried. Mr. Parker read the Ordinance. This Ordinance creates the working fund for the Utility Department as recommended by the State Auditor. Mr. Hill made a motion Ordinance 702 be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. ORDINANCE 703 AMENDING BUDGET ORDINANCE 690 Mr. Johanson made a motion proposed Ordinance 703, amending budget Ordinance 690, be read for adoption in its entirety. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. Mr. Parker read the Ordinance. This Ordinance increases Salaries and Wages in the Treasurer's Budget necessary for the Billing Clerk to become a fulltime employee. Mr. Hill made a motion Ordinance 703 be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Mr. Stevens and carried. ORDINANCE 704 AMENDING BUDGET ORDINANCE 690 Mr. Johanson made a motion proposed Ordinance 704, amending budget Ordinance 690 be read for adoption in its entirety. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Mr. Parker read the Ordinance increasing the salary of the Billing Clerk. Mr. Johanson made a motion Ordinance 703 be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. RESOLUTION 286 DESIGNATING SOUTH 133RD STREET AN ARTERIAL Mr. Johanson introduced the proposed Resolution and made a motion the Resolution designating South 133rd Street and Arterial be considered for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. Mr. Parker read the Resolution. Mr. Traynor made a motion the Resolution be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. This being Resolution 286. RESOLUTION 287 AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF SYRANDER BLVD. Mayor Todd introduced the Resolution authorizing the extension of Strander Blvd. Easterly across the river as requested by the Urban Arterial Board. Mr. Johanson made a motion the proposed Resolution authorizing the extension of Strander Blvd. be read for adoption in its entirety. Motion seconded by Mr. HIll. Mayor Todd explained that this Resolution in no way obligates the City, just changes the proirity of the extension of Strander Blvd. Motion carried. Attorney Parker read the Resolution. Mr. Hill made a motion the Resolution be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Mr, Johanson. Mr. Hill, concerned about the funding, questioned Item I Construction be authorized to extend Strander Blvd. in an Easterly direction and to Bridge the Green River with a five lane bridge facility. Mr. Sterling asked for a clarification of the resolution. Mr. Hall said this indicates a serious intent on the part of the City of Tukwila to further this project so that the Urban Arterial Board knows we are serious. Mr. Hill again questioned the intent of the words "construction be authorized." Mr. Sterling stated that he had no previous knowledge of this resolution before this evening. Mayor Todd stated that the resolution was new to him also, and that there seems to be a misunderstanding, the resolution was only intended to provide the necessary vehicle for the U.A.B. to change the rating of the project. April 17, 1972 Page 3. Mr. Johanson suggested the change of wording from "Construction be authorized" to "Construction be considered More discussion followed. Mr. Johanson made a motion the Resolution be read as amended, changing "authorized" to "considered for adoption. Mr. Hill seconded the motion and it carried. Mr. Parker read the Resolution as corrected. Mr. Hill made a motion the Resolution be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. Mr. Sterling requested that all applications for Federal Grants be presented to the Council for approval prior to submitting to the respective agency. Discussion followed and he was assured that they would see all applications. PLANNING DEPARTMENT Mr. Moss gave a detailed report on the Metro Transit Plans as they were presented to the City Officials at a meeting on April 12th. He discussed the bussing schedules, the routes to be followed and the suggested fees. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Johanson stated that since R.C.W. 35.23.352 reads the Council will accept reject all bids, he made a motion that the Council concur with the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Anderson as Insurance Agent for the City and with the appointment of the Highline Times for legal publications. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill. Mr. Gardner stated he felt, since Tukwila is one of the Valley Cities, the Publication should go to the Record Chronicle. Motion carried with Mr. Gardner voting No. Mr. Johanson requested a monthly report be presented to the Council to keep them informed on all Projects under construction. WATER /SEWER DEPARTMENT Mr. Gardener read a letter from Hill, Ingman, Chase Co. reporting on the progress of the Sewer Projects 1. Andover Park West Interceptor 2. Strander Lift Station 3. Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Contract 1 -72. 4. Tukwila Dcwns 5. South 180th and 57th. POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Sheets reported: 1. The new Police cars, 1972 Dodges, have been delivered and are on the Street. 2. The 2nd of 3 steps has been approved for a $10,000.00 Grant to update the radio equipment including a more powerful base station. FIRE DEPARTMENT Acting -Fire Chief Crawley reported 16 emergency calls last month, $6,950.00 in fire loss and $24,725.00 in fire loss the first quarter of this year. 25% of all the Fire calls are first aid. CITY SUPERVISOR Mr. Hall reported on an inspection held on the 54th Ave. So. Slide area and the funding for repair of this area. He also reported that the State Highway Department, District #7, has proposed that they lease from the City, the Linkbelt with operator to clean ditches along the freeway. The propose the use from 4 to 6 weeks starting May 1, 1972 then again in the fall for the same length of time. Fees would be $2,500.00 per month with $7,500.00 maximun per year. Mr. Hill made a motion that the City Contract with the State Highway Department for the use of the Linkbelt. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. Meeting adjourned at 10 :50 P.M. ATTEST: Clerk Pro —Tem 'Mayor April 17, 1972 Page 4. GOLF COURSE Meeting held between the City Council and the owners of the Golf Course. Before purchase could be discussed the property needs to be appraised. Mr. Johanson made a motion the City employ an appraiser for no more than $750.00 to appraise the Foster Golf Course. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES Mr. Johanson announced the Association of Washington Cities Convention will be held at the Olympic Hotel in Seattle this year, June 13 -16. There being no further business, Mr. Traynor made a motion the meeting adjourn. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried.