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Recreation programs Page 5
Human Services Page 6
Recycling Reporter Page 7
Growth Management INSERT
Meeting notices INSERT
A City of Tukwila publication to our residential and business community
VOLUME 13, NUMBER 2 APRIL 1992
Spring Clean-up returns!
By popular demand, voiced often at the
Vision Tukwila meetings, Spring Clean-
up for residents is back! This year's event
will be held Saturday May 2 through
Sunday May 10.
"Cleaner and Greener"— our goal is to
educate citizens about recycling, waste
reduction and yard waste disposal/
composting, while sprucing up our com-
munity. The City of Tukwila will give
residents free dump passes, but we en-
courage citizens to recycle, rather than
dump, most of their unwanted materials,
and properly dispose of yard debris.
Free disposal pass at City Hall
Coupons will be available at City Hall
only, from 8:30 to 5:00 M—F. Tukwila
citizens may claim one coupon per house-
hold, with proof of residence (i.e., driver's
:,ense, recent utility bill). Take your non -
recyclable items to the Bow Lake
Transfer Station, South 188th and I-5,
from May 2 through May 10. Recyclable
items should be kept separate and placed
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Citizens share their vision for Tukwila
On Wednesday, April 1st, Vision Tukwila culminated in a community -wide meeting at
the new Foster High School. The program, which featured tours of the new facility by
proud members of the Foster student body, was the culmination of a two-month process
of community input. Vision Tukwila was kicked off by Mayor Rants in January, with
the goal of learning what issues and programs are important to YOU, the citizens of
Tukwila. Through a series of meetings, the Mayor, City Council and City staff listened
while you told us what we're doing right, what we could do differently, what projects
the neighborhoods might be able to tackle themselves with a little help from the City,
and what things might be incorporated into a work plan for the future.
At the April 1 meeting your prioritized issues were presented and we discussed how the
City Council and staff will use the comments and suggestions in their decision-making
processes. It was a time to ask questions, to gain a better understanding of City
administration, and to meet and greet other community members who share concerns
about Tukwila's future.
Vision Tukwila brought to light a total of 1,251 issues that will provide direction as we
review policy, budget, and intergovernmental initiatives. A presentation of Vision
Tukwila results will be made before the City Council in late April or early May, and a
final report will be available to the public at that time.
During Phase I of Vision Tukwila, citizens of each of the five areas of the City chose their
top three priority issues. These top thirteen (there were a couple of duplicates) were
then brought forward to the April 1 meeting to be ranked again, but with a City-wide
focus. Listed below are the top issues, prioritized City-wide, in order of placement:
1. Maintain single-family residential neighborhoods.
2. Increase police patrol of residential areas.
3. Collaborative partnership between City, schools and businesses.
4. Reduce crime and increase safety along Highway 99.
S. Balance the City budget - don't spread
ourselves too thin.
6. No third runway at Sea -Tac Airport
7. New sewer system for Duwamish area (con-
struct sewers for unsewered areas City-wide).
8. Continue free dump pass program.
9. Construct sidewalks on at least one side of
residential streets.
10. Construct another east/west street in the
Southcenter Business District to break up the "super block".
11. Construct a rail line from Seattle to Auburn/Puyallup through Tukwila.
12. Develop an Economic Development Plan for Tukwila.
13. Erect a bridge over the Duwamish at Gateway.
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New programs keep police busy
Drug -Free Zones
Through the encouragement of the Tukwila Police Crime Pre-
vention Unit, the endorsement of the South Central School
Board, and ,support by Mayor Rants and the City Council, the
City of Tukwila now has designated "Drug Free Zones".
In the spirit of the City's policy to promote a drug-free commu-
nity, the City Council unanimously passed a new "Drug -Free
Zone" ordinance on March 16th. This ordinance allows for:
• all parks within the City, as well as all South Central School
properties, to be designated "Drug -Free Zones".
• enforcement within a designated 1,000 -foot buffer zone around
each school property.
• up to double the penalty of both fine and/or imprisonment for
being in possession, delivery, or manufacture of drugs or drug
paraphernalia.
Special signs have been designed and will soon be located
throughout the community. These signs will be a reminder to
those who question the City's tough policy on drug violations.
South End DWI Task Force
The South End DWI Task Force was formed in August 1991. Its
members include fourteen law enforcement agencies in South
King County. The Tukwila Police Department is proud of the
role it played in organizing the task force.
During the eight months since its inception, 1,583 drivers have
been stopped for violations and checked for sobriety. 220 of
these drivers were arrested for drunk driving. The task force and
the media coverage it has received is making a difference.
Changing attitudes about drinking and driving are making our
streets safer, but too many children and adults are injured and
killed every year by drunk drivers.
Sgt. Larry Richardson of the Tukwila Police Department is the
South End DWI Task Force Coordinator for 1992.
Valley ESU
On March 17th, the valley cities of Tukwila, Auburn and Renton
signed a formal interlocal agreement combining the three cities'
Police Department Emergency Services Units (more commonly
known as SWAT teams). For years, each city has maintained a
SWAT team to react to extraordinary police confrontations.
SWAT incidents typically involve barricaded armed subjects,
hostage situations, and execution of high risk narcotic search
warrants. Consolidation of these teams provides for increased
numbers of team members, improved training opportunities, and
more efficient use of government funds.
The Valley ESU team and Kent Police ESU team will support
and supplement each other in mutual aid situations. Tukwila's
Lt. Craig Westby is the Unit Commander of Valley ESU for 1992.
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Gilliam Creek
erosion control
project between
42nd Avenue S and
South 154th Street
Meet your surface water utility
The Surface Water Utility manages storm water and drainage
runoff. The utility's staff members are the maintenance crews
and engineers in the Public Works Department. Together, they
maintain, operate, design, and construct Tukwila's drainage
facilities; these include ditches, pipes, detention and retention
devices, the Green River levee and other infrastructure that
controls surface and storm waters.
Answering your questions
We receive lots of calls; Rae (433-1860) in Maintenance receives
calls for immediate help for problems such as flooding ditches,
overflowing creeks, erosion, or plugged catch basins. Kelcie,
Arline, and Carol (433-0179) in Engineering receive calls fr
problems that require more extensive work requiring planning,
design and construction work. Billings are handled in the
Finance Department by Ginger (433-1349).
Tukwila's surface water billing rates are generally lower than
other agencies. Our single-family parcel charge is $30 per year
compared to $85 for King County, $72 for Bellevue, $42 for
Issaquah and Auburn, and $32 for Seattle. Commercial and
other parcels are charged based on their percentage of impervi-
ous surface area (roofs, driveways, parking lots, etc.) that reduce
the amount of water absorbed.
Where the money goes
About half of the $980,000 in service charges collected annually
is used for maintenance. Surface Water maintenance crew
members John Howatt, Jay Mounts, Dave MacKenzie, Dave
Lawrence, Juan Prieto, and Jon Grenfell clean and repair almost
4 miles of ditches, clean 500 catch basins and manholes, and
inspect almost 10 miles (50,000 feet) of pipe during the year.
The other half of the funds is used for capital improvements: new
pipe, replacement pipe, erosion control, detention facilities that
will hold storm water and release it at a slower rate to prevent
overflowing of pipe and ditches. New state and federal regula-
tions require water quality control measures to remove pollt,'
ants such as oils from the storm water before it enters creek,
ponds, or the river.
Included in construction budgeted for 1992 are projects in
Cascade View, between West Valley Highway and the railroad
tracks, in Allentown, the Green River Levee, and Gilliam Creek.
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Helping you to know what's going on...
Notices of Upcoming Meetings
Tukwila wants higher standard of design for apartments
Better apartment quality has long been a City priority. The
Planning Commission has recently completed a review of
new and revised regulations to improve apartment design.
Copies of these draft regulations are available for public
review through the Tukwila Planning Division by calling
(206) 431-3670 or by visiting our offices at 6300 South -
center Blvd., Suite 100.
You are invited:
• To an informal information open house on
Thursday, April 30th from 7 to 9 p.m.
Planning staff will be there to answer your questions on
the proposed regulations.
• To a public hearing on Weds., May bth at 8 p.m.
Tell the Planning Commission your ideas about im-
proving apartment quality. Both meetings will be held
in the Council Chambers at Tukwila City Hall, 6200
Southcenter Boulevard.
Please contact Vernon Umetsu (431-3684) if you have
any questions. Written comments should be sent to the
Tukwila Planning Commission c/o Vernon Umetsu,
Tukwila Planning Division at the above address.
INCREASE IN WATER RATES
Public Hearing — in Council Chambers, City Hall
Monday April 27, 1992 — 700 p.m.
The City is proposing to increase the rate per 100 cubic feet
of water by 15% for the summer (May 15 -Sept. 15) and 5%
for the remainder of the year. This is the third of a three-year
graduated rate increase to pay for bonding costs of the water
reservoir. Public comment and participation is encouraged.
For more information, call 433-1838 or 433-1861
REDEVELOPMENT OF BOEING FACILITIES
Public Meeting— in Council Chambery City Hall
Wednesday May 20, 1992 — 7:30 p.m.
The Boeing Company proposes redevelopment of approxi-
mately 650 acres of industrial and manufacturing land
alonga 4.5 mile section of East Marginal Way. The primary
goal of this proposal is to replace aging manufacturing
production facilities over the 1992-2002 period.
A Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) has been
prepared, which concentrates on overall issues such as
traffic/transportation, and shoreline access. The DEIS is
accompanied by the Boeing Company's proposal, which
contains design guidelines and commitments for roads,
landscaping, transit, and access to the river.
AGENDA ITEMS OF THE
TUKWILA PLANNING COMMISSION
Public Hearings— in Council Chambers, City Hall
Thursday April 23, 1992 — 8:00 p.m.
Relocation of Tallow Tanks
Baker Commodities (formerly Seattle Rendering) is asking
for an Unclassified Use Permit to relocate nine tallow tanks
from their Port of Seattle site to Tukwila, on the east bank
of the Duwamish River, across from Foster Golf Links.
New Sewage Pump Station
The Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle (METRO) is
asking for a Conditional Use Permit and design review
approval for the construction of a 7,915 square foot
sewage pump station, on the east side of Interurban
Avenue between the Foster Golf Course and the City
Maintenance Shops building.
The City encourages persons wishing to comment on the
above items to do so, either by written statement or by
appearing at this public hearing.
For more information, call the Department
of Community Development at 431-3670.
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CHOOSING OUR CITY'S FUTURE
Where do we go and how do we get there?
TUKWILA'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
What Is A Comprehensive Plan?
Imagine you own thousands of acres and have many sources of
income. You are responsible for how your properties are used and
maintained. You must decide if uses should remain as is or be
encouraged to change to a different use. You must continually
monitor your income and operational expenses and decide if
tradeoffs should be made to make improvements to your estate.
In other words, you must create a comprehensive plan.
In the real world a city must adopt a comprehensive plan through
a public process. This process involves many individuals and
many private property owners.
The City of Tukwila is 8 square miles, or 5,120 acres, of primarily
developed property in the middle of a large metropolitan area. It
encompasses two Federal interstate highways, a river and roads
of statewide significance - land and facilities that you as a member
of the community have invested in and which are maintained for
your use and enjoyment. Approximately 4.5 million dollars will
be spent on new Tukwila roads, parks, etc., each year over the
next five years. Private investment in 1991 totalled 44.5 million.
In conclusion, the public and private investment in Tukwila is
significant and the comprehensive plan is what guides it.
Getting started
Updating the Comprehensive Plan is a collaboration of those who
live, work and have an interest in what happens in Tukwila.
Many other people who live and/or work outside the City rely on
Tukwila - what's here and how its operated.
The State's new growth management law recognizes that plan-
ning plays an increasingly important role in the quality of people's
lives, and that what we do in Tukwila needs to be coordinated
withwhat Renton, Seattle, SeaTac, King County and others in the
Puget Sound region do.
Therefore, you can collectively decide with the other community
members several fundamental questions:
■ What should be preserved?
■ What should be improved?
■ How do we pay for what we want/need?
The Vision Tukwila process highlighted ideas or goals, such as
preserving single-family neighborhoods, increasing police patrols,
and improving the Highway 99 corridor.
THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT
What do You Think About Managing Growth?
The Growth Management Acts of 1990 and 1991 require the
King County Council to adopt county -wide growth management
policies by July 1, 1992. To do so, elected officials from King
County, the City of Seattle and the Suburban Cities Association
have joined together to form the Growth Management Planning
Council (GMPC), which is preparing draft growth management
planning policies to recommend to the County Council.
Following adoption by the County, the policies will be submitted
to all King County cities, including Tukwila, for ratification. The
policies, if ratified, will serve as a framework for our comprehen-
sive plan update.
The policies will address many of the most important issuer
facing King County in coming years, including strategies to lowe.
traffic congestion, protect the environment, coordinate economic
development, and increase the availability of affordable housing.
Citizens are encouraged to attend one of the following public
events to review and comment on the draft policies. The public
workshop will be open -house style, providing an informal setting
for residents to review the draft policies and discuss them with
planning staff and members of the GMPC. Both written and
verbal comments will be recorded and provided to the GMPC for
consideration. The public hearings will offer an opportunity to
provide formal comment.
Public Workshop
May 5, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Renton High School Cafeteria
400 S. 2nd Street, Renton
Public Hearings
May 15, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., and
May 16, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Puget Power Auditorium
10608 NE 4th Avenue, Bellevue
Those unable to attend meetings can send written comments to:
Growth Management Planning Council, 414 Olive Way, Suite
211, Seattle, 98101. For more information, call 296-1612.
Thoughts
)n Working
Together
by Sarah Skoglund,
General Manager,
Southwest King
County Chamber
of Commerce
The Southwest King County Chamber of
Commerce represents the communities
of Tukwila, SeaTac and Burien. In my
work with many different people and
organizations. I sense a new mood in the
area, a sense that we can accomplish so
much more for the citizens and busi-
nesses of Tukwila if we work together, if
we communicate, and if we work as a
team to accomplish mutual goals.
One example of this team approach is the
City's "Vision Tukwila" program. With
the dedication and guidance of Mayor
John "Wally" Rants, Vision Tukwila pro-
-ram provides a unique opportunity for
,ne community to come together to dis-
cuss important issues and determine the
future of our City. Both business people
and residents are encouraged to attend
the meetings and, so far, the response and
participation has been excellent.
The South Central School District's "Cit-
ies in Schools" program is another ex-
ample. Supported by the Chamber and
sponsored by businesses, this program
enables the District to provide the neces-
sary human services to our kids when
they need it most and at a place where
they can access these services. This group
is guided by a Board of Directors com-
prised of business people, school district
representatives, human services providers,
and representatives of the Chamber.
The reality of today is that if we as citizens,
business people, elected officials and or-
ganizations will communicate and work
with one another, we can make our com-
iunity a better place for all of us. Work-
ing together works.
Please stop by the Chamber office be-
tween 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, or call 244-
3160 if you would like to know more
about getting involved in your community.
APRIL 1992
Status of current water supply
Due to the continuing below -normal pre-
cipitation and low snowpack, Tukwila is
in a water shortage "voluntary reductions"
stage along with all local water districts
who receive their supply from the Seattle
Water Department.
Based on forecast weather conditions, it is
important to manage the potential short-
age we face this year by consuming water
wisely. If you have any questions, please
contact Pat Brodin at 433-0179 or Ted
Freemire at 433-1861.
Work begins
on Tukwila tree
ordinance
During the Vision
Tukwila neighbor-
hood meetings, resi-
dents expressed concern about maintain-
ing the quality of life in Tukwila. At the
same time, rapid urban growth has trans-
formed many areas of the community.
The challenge facing the City is to find
ways to allow for economic growth with-
out losing those characteristics which add
quality to the community.
One of Tukwila's valued characteristics is
its wooded areas. To help balance new
development with the desire to maintain
trees in the community, the City is work-
ing on a new law, a tree ordinance. Under
this ordinance, certain types of tree -clear-
ing activities would need to be reviewed
by the City before construction can begin.
In addition, development projects would
need to give more consideration to the
way trees are used on the site.
The Department of Community Develop-
ment has started work on the first draft of
the ordinance, which will be available for
review in May or June; a public hearing
on the draft will be held in June or July.
The City would like to hear your com-
ments on the draft. Ifyouwould like to be
notified when the draft is ready, or when
the public hearing date has been sched-
uled, please call the Department of Com-
munity Development at 431-3654.
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Council Corner
by Allan Ekberg, Council President
We on the City Council have been listen-
ing to you at Vision Tukwila meetings,
and have been very happy with the enthu-
siasm and participation shown by so many
citizens. In the coming months we'll keep
working on how to address the issues
you've raised there.
Recent Council issues include: starting
up the free dump pass program for residents
again; setting up a new Human Services
Advisory Board; reducing citizens' taxes
after a successful vote by citizens to join
the King County Library system; donating
$50,000 to investigate the third runway
at Sea -Tac; and passing an ordinance to
set up Drug -Free Zones around all the
schools and parks in the City.
In March the Council met with the City's
Planning Commission to talk about the
requirements for the State's Growth Man-
agement law. This month we met with
the South Central School Board to talk
about some of the issues that affect both of
our agencies. We hope to continue to
meet with — and get more familiar with —
the groups that are a part of our City.
YOU can influence the City Council on
issues in several ways:
0 Citizen comments are welcome at ev-
ery Council meeting, held Mondays at
City Hall at 7:00 p.m.
i► Council agendas are mailed to libraries,
and are available at City Hall.
1 The City Council is working on a tele-
phone line you can call to find out about
meeting agendas and other City hap-
penings. We'll also look toward holding
more Vision Tukwila style "town meet-
ings" in the future.
By joining with other citizens, you can
use the referendum and initiative pro-
cess to pursue any issue on which you
feel the Council is not being responsive.
1 Call your elected officials to say what's
important to you. Remember, repre-
sentingyou is our job. And we do listen!
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Tukwila parks readied for spring use
Christensen Trail reopens
People who use this popular Green River
Trail will be pleased to know the major
construction work has ended between
Bicentennial Park and South 180th Street.
Last November the Army Corps of Engi-
neers began the work of raising the el-
evation of the dike, upon which the trail
is built. The dike provides flood protec-
tion to the central business district around
Southcenter.
Because of winter weather, the asphalt
trail could not be paved until the end of
March. Tree planting, hydroseeding and
under trail work has also been completed.
Within Bicentennial Park the dike fill
material has been relocated from its posi-
tion of last November, closer to the top of
the river slope. An attempt to save a very
old cherry tree and a neighboring maple
tree has been completed by providing a
trail ramp between the trees. The relo-
cation of the dike fill material will again
provide a more open and usable park.
In June, a new piece of childrens play
equipment will be installed to replace the
deteriorated equipment removed last
winter.
A paving machine can'tslow her down...
The Green River Trail has been paved and
joggers, walkers, bikers and skateboarders
are enjoying it with the spring weather. The
twills on top of the river levee. The levee was
raised to provide flood protection from in-
creased river flood flows.
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Elegant new picnic shelter at Crystal Springs.
Crystal Springs Park near completion
Citizens waiting patiently this past winter
have been rewarded with a beautiful new
park addition. Last summer work began
to develop a restroom and additional park-
ing in the originally developed area; and
in the new eight -acre site trails, play
equipment, picnic tables and a picnic
shelter were constructed.
A unique stream feature has been added
utilizing the natural spring water that
flows from springs at the base of the upper
hill. The water flows naturally into an old
concrete tank and exits into a man-made,
rock -lined stream that flows through the
park. The old concrete tank is what
remains from the Independent Water
Company which called the cold, clear
water "Crystal Springs". Later this year
an informational sign will be placed ex-
plaining the history of the site.
From the new picnic shelter, views of the
hills east of Renton can be enjoyed. The
shelter has six large picnic tables and a
barbecue. The site can be reserved for
group use by stopping at the Community
Center and paying a $10.00 rental fee.
In addition to the park improvements,
158th St. and 51st Avenue have been
widened, street lights installed and side-
walks constructed. Storm water pipes
and water lines have also been improved.
In the future, 160th Street that fronts the
park will also be improved.
In June, a dedication ceremony will take
place to officially open the park. In the
meantime, enjoy all the park has to offer.
Interurban Trail to extend to Tukwik
As part of a parks and open space bon..y
issue previously passed by voters in King
County, our City will receive funding to
complete this trail within Tukwila. The
Interurban Trail begins in Pacific and con-
tinues under the Puget Sound Power
transmission lines northward until just
south of 180th Street. At this point the
bicycle and walking path will continue
north into the County's Fort Dent Park.
The transmission line corridor is the old
location of the Interurban Railroad train
tracks that connected Tacoma and Seattle
earlier this century.
Currently sur-
vey and engi-
neering work
is underway
regarding con-
struction and
routing. Work
should begin
later this year
with a goal of
completion of
spring 1993.
Foster Park progress
Last fall work began on this four -acre site
to complete final improvements to the
park. Because of winter weather, progress
was slow but will soon begin again with a
goal to complete the work by early June.
Improvements will include a youth base-
ball and soccer field, trail, picnic shelter,
parking, play equipment and restroom.
A dedication will take place in June.
Remember:
SPRING CLEAN-UP
DUMP COUPONS
Good from May 2 to May 10
Available ono, at City Hall
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
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Recreation programs abound
Ammer Day Camp returns
Think summer!! Tukwila's Parks and
Recreation Department will be offering
an action -packed Summer Day Camp,
open to boys and girls in grades 1 thru 6.
For the parents with children ages 4-6
years, we will be offering the "4 -to -6
Summer Kicks" Day Camp. This camp,
limited to 20 children per week, will
feature fun stuff such as arts and crafts,
music, games, field trips, nap/quiet time,
and nutritious snacks.
Sign up now before these camps fill. Reg-
istration will be accepted at the Tukwila
Community Center located at 4101 S.
131st. For information call 243-5198.
Local Artists and Crafters Wanted
The Tukwila Arts Commission is looking
for local talent to participate in the First
Annual Tukwila Arts and Crafts Fair July
1, 1992, in conjunction with the annual
Tukwila Days Community Festival. ThiG
outdoor fair will feature works for sale by
local artists and crafters. So sharpen your
scissors, tune up the sewing machine, or
drag out that spinning wheel and start
producing your unique product! Applica-
tion deadline is June 1, 1992. For an
application form or further information,
please contact Lynn Devoir, Tukwila Arts
Commission (433-1800) or Betty Gully
(244-9613) or Kathy Stetson (243-7504).
Seniors get driving assistance
The American Association of Retired
Persons has developed a classroom re-
fresher course for drivers age 50 and
older, called "55 Alive/Mature Driving".
The course reviews the rules of the road,
accident prevention, and overcoming the
effects of aging on driving performance.
For information about the courses, spon-
sored by the City of Tukwila, call Sheri
McConnaughey or Lori Guilfoyle at the
Tukwila Senior Center — 243-5198.
1992 Tukwila Days
Get ready to "Take off with Tukwila".
We'll have some exciting events this year,
and the tentative schedule looks like this!
Sat July 11 Community Festival/Parade
Kids Day
Sun, July 12 Golf Tournament
Wed, July 15 Senior Picnic
Shakespeare in the Park
Thu, July 16 Family Swim
FrC July 17 P -nut Butter Fr Jam Concert
Sat, July 18 D.A.RE. Dash
Perhaps you or someone you know al-
ways wanted to join a parade! We need
music, horses, scout troops, clowns, old
things, new things, crazy things for the
Tukwila Days Parade on July 11. We
need YOU! Please call Lora Fowler, Pa-
rade Coordinator, at 431-3670.
For more information about this year's
celebration, give us a call at 243-5198.
Public Works Department continues effort to improve streets
onstructlon on the new traffic signal was
completed at Klickitat and 53rd Ave. The
new signal with a protected permissive left
turn was activated on March 3. Magnetic
loops in the pavement measure the traffic
and control the signal operation.
APRIL 1992
The nice weather allowed construction to
progress rapidly on SouthcenterBlvd. at the
1405 off ramp. The offramp ramp is being revised
to allow left turns so traffic can go west on
SouthcenterBlvd A sidewalk is being added
on the north side for pedestrians, and street
trees are being planted
Spring Clean-up returns
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in the recycling area at the entry to the
transfer station.
Yard Debris Drop -Off
This year's clean-up will also highlight
disposal of yard waste with a weekend
yard debris drop-off and woody waste
chipping. Tukwila residents may bring
compostable yard debris to the:
Allentown Pea Patch
42nd Avenue S. & S. 124th Street
(by the Duwamish River)
Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, May 10
10AMto4PM
SeaTac Disposal will transport these materi-
als to the Cedar Grove composting facility.
Acceptable Yard Waste— Organic mate-
rial ready to be placed into a compost pile
to decompose. Includes leaves, grass
clippings, and soft non -woody cuttings
from plants or shrubs. Does not include
blackberries or ivy with woody stalks,
thorny vines, juniper, rocks, dirt, etc.
Woody Waste Chipping
City of Tukwila staff will chip woody
waste for residents at the Pea Patch.
Acceptable Wood— Non-compostable tree
cuttings or cuttings from large shrubs up
to 6" in diameter. Does not include any
type of lumber or building materials,
blackberry or ivy vines, etc.
Master Recycler/Composter
Volunteer King County Master Recycler/
Composters will also be on hand at the
Allentown Pea Patch to demonstrate
preparation of "hot pile" composting, and
answer recycling/composting questions.
Saturday, May 9 only!
12 NOON to 2 PM
Helpful Hints
Loads brought in should be easy to
unload; keep branches/cuttings, etc.,
as untangled as possible.
1 Separate yard waste, refuse and woody
materials to be chipped as much as
possible when they are hauled together.
1 Assist with unloading your vehicle.
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What's New(s) in Human Services
Human Services Update
Through the Human Services Office, the
City has provided information and refer-
ral to residents on a multitude of human
service issues and questions.
Since 1991, over 175 calls have been
logged through the Human Services of-
fice. The calls to the Human Service
Office vary, from residents seeking finan-
cial assistance with rent and utilities, to
non-residents seeking information on se-
nior services for their older parents that
live in Tukwila. Other areas where infor-
mation is repeatedly requested is trans-
portation options, emergency housing or
shelter, counseling services, food banks
and legal assistance. Documenting this
information is proving helpful in under-
standing what human service needs exist
within the City.
School District offers Childfind
Do you have questions about your child's
development? Does your child have diffi-
culty moving, talking, learning, behaving
or hearing? On May 15, the South Cen-
tral Schools will be conducting their
Childfind search to locate preschool chil-
dren who have special needs and may be
eligible for special education services.
The primary purpose of the search is to
identify and assess children aged birth to
six years, but any child under age 21 with
a special need may be referred. Each child
is assessed in five developmental skill
areas. Interpreters are available to assist
parents who do not speak English.
Childfind is free, and anyone can refer a
child they care about. Call 248-7590.
Wanted:
Carpenter or handyperson to de-
sign and build approximately 25
display units for Tukwila Human
Services brochures. For details of
project and bidding requirements,
call Karen Wright at the Office of
Human Services, 241-7144.
Mayor John W. Rants and some Tukwila
seniors pose next to the new van. Transpor-
tation continues to be a need in Tukwila.
Tukwila Van arrives... so the
citizens can ride in style!
The Van -Go van dedicated to Tukwila
residents has arrived. If you're a senior or
if you have a disability and are in need of
door-to-door transportation in South King
County, you may be able to use the Tuk-
wila Van -Go service. It can pick you up at
your home and return you there once
your errand is completed. Trips can be
scheduled between the hours of 7:30-
5:30, Monday through Friday. Van -Go
can be used for shopping, medical ap-
pointments, rides to service agencies, vis-
iting family or friends, personal business
or recreation. Travel to Seattle is available
on a limited schedule basis.
Qualified riders can reserve a ride by
calling 874-6818, from 9:00-3:00 Mon-
day through Friday. It is suggested that
you call early, as rides are reserved on a
first-come, first-served basis. Reservations
are accepted at least 24 hours in advance
of your trip, and no more than seven days
in advance. Your cost for a ride with your
permit is only twenty-five cents.
If you are not registered with Metro's
Special Transportation Service Program,
you must First register to receive a rider's
permit. To obtain a registration applica-
tion card or for information regarding
income eligibility requirements, contact
Metro at 553-3060 or the Tukwila Office
of Human Services at 241-7144.
Support for Women
The Domestic Abuse Women's Networn
(DAWN) is a program available to Tukwila
citizens which provides a 24-hour crisis
line, a safehome program, support groups
for battered women, and legal clinics. In
addition, theywill also have a confidential
shelter opening in July of this year.
DAWN is staffed by caring individuals like
Johanna, who is the new Community
Advocate for Tukwila. Especially inter-
ested in meeting the specific needs of our
City, she can provide ongoing advocacy
and support, assistance in pursuing legal
remedies, referrals to other service pro-
viders, and community education pre-
sentations to area organizations.
If you are interested in scheduling a pre-
sentation about domestic abuse for your
organization, or if you have any ideas
about how DAWN can work with you or
your organization to better serve the
Tukwila community, please contact th-
DAWN advocacy program at 656-842,.
If you or anyone you know needs help,
call the advocacy program or the 24-hour
help line at 656 -STOP.
Better youth communication
Interested in learning how to talk so kids
will listen? About thirty Tukwila parents
recently attended six weekly seminars to
explore ways of improving relationships
with their children. Sessions, which were
free of charge and included child care and
a textbook, were led by Deirdre Knowles
and Gemma Utting of Renton Area Youth
and Family Services. The group struggled
to find ways to acknowledge the children's
feelings, to engage their cooperation, to
find alternatives to punishment that really
work, to increase a child's autonomy, to
find new ways to praise children, and to
free them from playing roles.
Renton Area Youth and Family Services
(RAYS) is now offering a variety of sr
vices in Tukwila. Other classes will incluL._
a repeat of "How to Talk so Kids will
Listen" curriculum, and a sequel on "Sib-
ling Rivalry". Call 271-5600 for informa-
tion on any of RAYS programs or classes.
6 THE HAZELNUT
Students
ave fish
for launch
On March 27th
and April 3rd,
students from
Thorndyke and
Tukwila Elemen-
tary Schools
"planted" about
150 Coho salmon
fry in both South-
gate and Riverton Creeks. Local businesses
provided locations along these urban
creeks to plant the fish.
Raising salmon fry from eggs and planting
them in local streams was part of a science
project carried out by the South Central
School District., bringing together a part-
nership of business, government and
students, who proclaimed the project an
overwhelming success. They learned
about the environment and fisheries, and
ey had fun! The fry were planted in
Riverton Creek on Boeing property and in
Southgate Creek on NorMed property.
Parks/Recreation Director Don Williams and
Garden Club President Geri Capps dig in.
Tree planted at Ikawa Park
On Wednesday April 8, 1992, the An-
dover Terrace Garden Club planted a
Japanese Weeping Serrulata Cherry tree
in Ikawa Park to commemorate Arbor
Day. The tree planting ceremony was
attended by officials from most City de-
nartments.
ne City of Tukwila extends a hearty
"thank you" to the Andover Terrace
Garden Club, and looks forward to ex-
periencing the beauty of our newest ad-
dition to Ikawa Park.
APRIL 1992
TUKWILA
RE CYCLING
REPOR TER
What to do when you're tired out...
What do you do with old tires? It's harder and harder to dispose properly of used tires
since the supply of used tires currently far outstrips the demand.
Some businesses will accept and recycle used tires for a charge.
P.C. Casing Supply Charges: $1/auto tire (off rim)
21838 - 84th Avenue S. $3/auto tire (on rim)
Kent 872-2255 $5/truck tire (of rim)
Hours: Mon -Fri 7-4:30 $15/truck tire (on rim)
Used Tire World
23018 Pacific Highway S.
Des Moines 878-7889
Hours: Mon -Sat 9-6; Sun 10-5
They sell reconditioned tires and
will take one old tire without charge
in exchange for every tire purchased
from them.
King County transfer stations will accept up to four tires per passenger vehicle load for
the standard $10.75 rate. These go directly to the landfill and are not re -used.
Yard Debris Recycling
It's the leafy, green season once again. To get you started on a neat and tidy yard, the
City of Tukwila is offering a one-time yard debris drop-off and branch chipping at the
Allentown Pea Patch on May 9 and 10. (Please see the article starting on page 1 for
complete information.)
We'd also like to remind Tukwila residents that City ordinance does not allow yard
debris to be mixed with garbage or other recyclables. Ongoing proper disposal of yard
debris is needed, either through home composting or by signing up for curbside yard
debris collection.
Yard debris (i.e. grass, leaves, small branches, brush and weeds) is one of the easiest
items to recycle. Generally, it Is already separated from the rest of your garbage, so
preparation for recycling requires no special planning. Just keep the leaves, grass
clippings, brush and weeds separate from the rest of your garbage and recyclables. Put
it in a separate can, a biodegradable paper bag, or tie it into a bundle that is manageable.
No plastic bags, please!
To sign up for curbside yard debris collection, contact your garbage hauler directly.
Please note that there is a separate additional charge for this service; it is not part of the
garbage/recycling rates.
Nick Raffo Garbage Co., Inc.
439-7247
(Residents living west
of Highway 99)
SeaTac Disposal Co.
725-4200
(Residents living in
all other neighborhoods)
If you wish further information about composting and low-cost compost bins, please
contact the: King County Solid Waste Division
296-4466
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CITY DIRECTORY
TUKWILA CITY HALL
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Phone: (206) 433-1800
Business hours: Monday — Friday,
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
Allan Ekberg President 241-6904
Joe H. Duffle 244-4280
Joan Hernandez 248-0260
Steve Lawrence 243-9266
Steve Mullet 241-6454
Dennis Robertson 242-6373
Charles Simpson 439-8857
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers
Regular Mtgs lst/3rd Mondays
Work Mtgs 2nd/4th Mondays
CITY OFFICES
Mayor
John 'Wally" Rants 433-1805
City Administrator
John McFarland 433-1832
Finance Department
Alan Doerschel, Director 433-1835
Fire Department
Tom Keefe, Chief 575-4404
Dept. of Community Development
Rick Beeler, Director 431-3680
Parks/Recreation Department
Don Williams, Director 433-1843
Police Department
Ron Waldner, Chief 433-1808
Public Works Department
Ross Earnst, Director 433-0179
Dept. of Administrative Services
Viki Witschger, Director433-1831
City Clerk's Office 433-1800
Municipal Court 433-1840
Personnel 433-1831
City Job Line 433-1828
Emergency
Fire, Police, Aid Car 911
TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER
4101 South 131st Street
Recreation Division 243-5198
Senior Center/Seivices433-1857
Human Services 241-7144
FOSTER GOLF LINKS
13500 Interurban Avenue South
Pro Shop 242-4221
Restaurant 241-5784
THE HAZELNUT
is a community newsletter published by the
City of Tukwila and written by City staff.
Editing/ production: Stacla Norris
Is
tel
Printed on recycled paper
Citizens share their Vision for Tukwila
(Continued from page 1)
A second list of issues, ranking 4th through 10th at the individual area meetings, was
prioritized City-wide as well. These are:
1. More enforcement of the adult entertainment
ordinance.
2. School sites should be used for a variety
of community programs (this will be
referred to the local school districts).
3. No increased use of Boeing Field in
exchange for third runway at Sea -Tac.
4. Reduce speeds and traffic impact on 42nd Avenue.
5. Maintain emergency/fire/police response times.
6. Clean up rivers and streams/preserve fish habitat/enhance spawning.
7. Neighborhood beautification.
8. Speed up open space purchasing/add open space and greenbelts.
9. Revitalization of Highway 99 businesses.
10. Start aggressive tree growing program along banks of Duwamish.
11. Clean up Southgate Mobile Home Park
12. Need more limited -capacity public transportation in Tukwila.
13. Need a community newspaper or better coverage by existing papers.
14. Enforce no on -street parking of motor homes/boats.
15. Encourage development of rapid transit system
16. Limit parking to one side of all streets.
17. Maintain regional cooperation to deal with gridlock
18. Extensive improvement of West Valley/180th interchange.
19. Extension of Southcenter Parkway/15 connector.
20. Noise abatement for Burlington Northern.
We have been especially pleased with the level of participation in this project. Your
comments and concerns have been heard, in the truest sense of participatory govern-
ment. All of the immediately resolvable issues are either resolved or in progress. Budget
and policy issues will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration and action as
part of the budget and fiscal planning process.
As you have requested, we will continue this public forum on a three -times -yearly basis,
with the next meeting scheduled sometime in September. If you have questions, would
like to suggest topics, help organize meetings, or participate in yet -to -be -formed growth
management committees, please contact the Mayor's Office at 433-1850. Thank you
for participating and for investing time and effort in your City.
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