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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-04 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 14 No. 2A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community VOLUME 14, NUMBER 2 Resident children and guests participate in the dedication ceremony of the new playground at Mountain View Apartments. A safe place to play becomes part of Tukwila's vision The tenants and manager of Mountain View Apartments (14210 -37th Ave. S.) in Tukwila have realized their vision for --fe play area for their children. A new playground with tube swinging bars, and a helix climber was made possible by community donations and a grant from the City of Tukwila's "Vision Tukwila Neighborhood Fund" (VTNF). This fund was established by Mayor John W. Rants in 1992, enabling City residents to apply for money to initiate and carry APRIL 1993 out small-scale community improvement projects. The goals are for people — such as residents, landlords, business owners, civic and religious organizations — to work together coopera- tively and to effect positive change in their community. (Continued on back page) loos the l I6pow a Desk Busy as a bee in '93 - City jumpstarts year with varied activity Some highlights... Playground protect page 1 Sister City visit page 2 Canoe trip page 2 '-etting involved page 3 ash Floods page 4 Recreation activities page 5 Human Services page 6 Recycling news page 7 License statistics page 7 We have completed the first quarter of 1993 and I am pleased to relay to you that it has been a productive and positive three months. Our revenues have held steady, despite the Boeing financial forecast. Our capital plans are on schedule, with the South 160th Street improvement project nowunderway and the 42nd Avenue South design and right- of-way acquisition efforts progressing We completed another series of Vision Tukwila community meetings, and held our first apartment/motel owners and managers meeting. The Vision Tukwila Neighborhood Fund assisted in the in- stallation of play equipment at the Mountain View Estates, and assistance was provided to the Little League in making improvements to the Tukwila Elementaryballfield. Improvement plans for Duwamish Park in Allentown were reviewed by the community and con- struction will start soon. The upcoming spring quarter will see the first public use of .our newly devel- oped park facilities at Crestview and Lower Foster. We will begin construc- tion of badly needed improvements at the intersection of South 180th and State Route 181 (Interurban). In addi- tion, we will begin construction of the City's portion of the Interurban Trail, which will eventually link Fort Dent Park and Algona/Pacific with a continu- ous linear recreation facility. I invite your comments and ideas. Please stop by City Hall, visit a Council meet- ing, or give me a call (433-1805). John W Rants, Mayor Committee members make big splash in Tukwila Tukwila's Shoreline Master Program, the plan for uses and regulations on shoreline development, is being revised. The Tukwila Tomorrow Committee, a 17 -member citizen's body, is providing input and directing the plan's new goals and policies. A canoe trip down the Green/Duwamish river was organized to provide experience and perspective on some of the river's unique issues. It was a sunny pleasant day for a canoe trip. Golf balls from Foster Golf Links whizzed by overhead, geese gawked from the shoreline, and diners at the Riverside Inn waved from their booths. Several sandy beaches were identified for improvement as boat landings. One even made a convenient stop for a pic- nic lunch. Fishing shacks were com- pared and rated for over- all quality and livability. Natural stream outfalls were hunted and con- trasted with piped outfalls. And at the gargantuan rapids, water temperature was closely checked... Boats, paddles, life jack- ets, and expertise were provided gratis by Lee Moyers of Pacific Water Sports at 16055 Pacific Highway S. Many thanks to him for his community spirit and interest in shoreline aware- ness and river recreation. Steadily working towards a plan Besides exploring the City's wonders, the Tukwila Tomorrow Committee has prepared draft goals and policies on the issues of Community Image and Hous- ing for the City's Comprehensive Plan. This Committee, appointed bythe Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, is charged with drafting a plan to guide the City's future. They meet regularly on Thursday evenings at 6:00 PM at 6300 Southcenter Blvd. (Minolta Building). All community members are invited and encouraged to attend and participate. Please call Moira Carr Bradshaw at 431- 3651 for a schedule of meeting topics or for copies of their current drafts. City readies for visiting students from Japan On July 30 of this year, a group of very special friends will be arriving in Tukwila for a four-day visit. Fifty students and 10 adults from our Sister City of Ikawa, Japan will participate in an exchange visit with members of the Tukwila community. The Sister City affiliation of Tukwila and Ikawa is in its 14th year. Since the first visit in November of 1979, there have been a total of nine exchange visits involving over 400 people between the cities. In the spring of 1992, 45 students from Foster High School band culminated a 9 -day tour of Japan with a stop in Ikawa, where they were treated as honored guests. The Sister Cities Committee, which meets at City Hall on the first Wednesday of each month, is busy working on plans to welcome our guests. Foremost on their agenda is planning City -sponsored activities (e.g., community picnic, sightseeing and touring), as well as making arrangements for homestays for the students and adults. The Committee would like to hear from citizens interested in hosting Ikawa guests. You can help The upcoming visit offers a great opportunity for the Tukwila community to meet and establish lifelong friendships with people of a different culture. If you have ideas, would like to participate, provide a homestay, or have questions in general about the program, please call the Mayor's Office at 433-1850. Election time for City offices draws near 1993's election season will soon be in full swing beginning with the official filing period for elective offices, July 26th through July 30th. Four Tukwila City Council seats currently held byJoe Duffle, Steve Lawrence, Allan Ekberg and Charles Simpson will be up for election this year. All offices are for a term of four years and will expire December 31, 1997. Persons wishing to run for office must be registered voters and have resided in the City of Tukwila for at least one year prior to the date of filing. The general election will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 1993. A lot of worthwhile work — A Councilmember serves a 4 - year term and attends an average of four City Council meetings per month. Councilmembers are also required to serve on standing sub -committees which consider such issues as: transportation, utilities, parks and recreation, community affairs, financial matters, personnel policy issues, matters related to police and fire protection and emergency services. As elected community representatives, Councilmembers have an opportunity to actively participate in many regional, state and federal issues. For information about specific filing requirements, contact the City Clerk's office at 433-1800 or King County Records and Elections at 296-1565. 2 THE HAZELNUT Five easy ways to get involved in your community Council meeting agenda, or the City Clerk's Office at 433-1800 to learn about meeting times and topics. Other meeting& Council subcommittees (Finance and Safety, Transportation, Community Affairs & Parks, Utilities) — 433-1834 PlanningCommission:4th Thursday, 8:00 p.m. — 431-3670 Parks Commission: 1st Tuesday, 7::00 p.m. — 433-1843 Arts Commission: 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. — 433-1846 ,._aybe you're wondering what makes the City of Tukwila tick. Maybe you'd like to more involved with the City, but don't know where to start. Here are five easy pieces of the puzzle — ways of getting to know your City by getting more involved: 1. Take a tour Citizens are welcome at City Hall; after all, it's your place. What better way to get acquainted with the City than to view firsthand the work being done at its facilities? Call the Mayor's Office at 433-1850 and ask us to schedule a tour for you oryourgroup. We'd be happy to take you around and show you some interesting people and places. 2. Attend a meeting If you're not a regular meeting -goer, you -v be unaware of the opportunities for ._azen involvement in public meetings and workshops. Pick an area of particu- lar interest — human services? bike paths? youth issues? City boards and commissions (comprised of citizens like yourself) invite the public to help iden- tify needs and establish priorities in all of these areas. Watch for City publications or call 431-3656 to hear a recorded City 3. Participate in a special event Each year, the City extends to citizens some special opportunities to get ac- quainted. Generally, staff tries to vary these events so that something fresh and interesting is always around the corner. Watch for Tukwila Days fes- tivities, 3rd Tuesday Concerts, Peanut Butter & Jam Concerts — to name a few. 4. Give away your time Become avolunteer and enrich the lives of other citizens as you assist in deliver- ing City services. Coach a youth sports team; be a tutor or friend to a young Free deadbolts, smoke alarms and installation available "We wish to express our thanks and appreciation for the installation of the deadbolt lock on our back door. It does add to our sense of security. Mr. Cheyenne from Norris Safe and Lock was most efficient and courteous. Thank you for including us in your program." This is a sample letter from one of our citizens who participated in the free deadbolt, smoke alarm and installation program. Last year, 38 Tukwila homeowners took advantage of this program. Funds from the City's share of Community Development Block Grants make this opportunity available to low/moderate income residents. Income requirements are as follows: /our household income Is less than: PERSONS PER HOUSEHOLD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 524,700 $28,200 $31,750 $35,300 $38,100 540,900 543,750 If your family's size and income falls in the guidelines listed above, you are eligible. Call Officers Ted Rutt or Tom Kilburg of the Police Department at 433-1808 for information on how you can get your free alarm or deadbolt and have it professionally installed for free. Hurry... this program may not be available after 1993. person; help a senior citizen lead an active life; get outdoors and plant some seedlings; serve on a board or commis- sion. The City needs and values its volunteers. Whether you give a day, a week, or an hour a year, your contribu- tion is important. Get in touch with a local organization (such as South Cen- tral School District, church group, youth services organization, etc.) or the City's Personnel Department at 433-1831 and find out why there's no better way to get involved than to volunteer. 5. Never stop learning Team up with the City's Parks and Recreation staff to learn some new skills, get in shape, meet new people, and expand your horizons. The City offers ongoing classes and programs for people of all ages and abilities. You can learn to play guitar, take a sculpting class, or participate in line dancing for fun and exercise. To learn more about our recreation and education programs of- fered year-round, call the Community Center at 243-5198. There they are — five easy ways to get involved with Tukwila. These are by no means the only avenues for citizen participation in the community, but they're a start. Find out how easy it is! • BOARD OF ADJUST1IENT • BOARD OF APPEALS 8 DID YOU KNOW? & • The City has nine boards and Commissions made up of citizens o just like you who care about their • z ca 4 cc coJ W W community. • Members of boards and com- missions are chosen by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. • All you need to do to be consid- ered for membership on one of our boards/commissions is to fill out an application and return it to the Mayor's office. • An applications and/or more in- formation is available at City Hall or by calling 433-1850. 1.0 Ir1CO A1J3ll31SIS • NOES N100 DNN NY1d • 2 2 APRIL 1993 3 EMERGENCY ERG1:1'C1 PR 1:1'%li 1,:1111:tiS' rooBs, 1144k Moods, axe Dssi F641u1e Of all the possible disasters, Washington is most susceptible to flooding. Our state has had a large number of Presiden- tially -declared flood disasters and many more damaging high water situations that didn't qualify for federal help. Floods are caused by (1) rivers overflow- ing their banks because of too much rainfall or melting snow, (2) water over- flowing the flood control channels be- cause of extensive rainfall, (3) dam fail- ure or levee or dike breaks. Quick or "flash" floods, resulting from unusually heavy rains, often appear be- fore any warning can be given. Before it happens ✓ Store sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting, lumber and shovels. If flood- ing is imminent, do not stack sandbags around your home's outside walls to keep flood waters out of your basement. Water seeping into the earth may collect around basement walls and under the floor, creating pressure that could dam- age the walls, raise the entire basement, and cause it to "float" out of the ground. ✓ Install check valves in building sewer traps to prevent flood -water from back- ing up in sewer drains. If you don't have check valves, plug showers with large corks or stoppers. ✓ If your home is in a flood plain, get flood insurance. Call the Public Works Department to learn what water level is considered flood stage in your area. ✓ Plan a safe evacuation route. FLOOD WATCHINFORMATION If you are at home: ✓ Listen to area Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) radio and TV stations, and to NOAA, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration weather radio (162.400/162.550 MHz), for possible flash flood warnings. ✓ Water service may be interrupted; store a supply of drinking water in clean bathtubs or large containers. Shut off your water heater which can be a source of emergency drinking water. ✓ If forced to leave your property and time permits, move essential items to safe ground, fill tanks to keep them from floating away, and grease immovable machinery. Move to a safe area before access is cut off by flood water. ✓ Be cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers. Ifyou are driving: ✓ Watch for flooding at highway dips, bridges, and low areas. Do not drive over a flooded road and through water of unknown depth. If your vehicle stalls, abandon it immediately and seek higher ground. Rapidly rising water may sweep the vehicle and its occupants away. If in a remote area or camping ✓ Never camp on low ground. Stay away from natural stream beds and other drainage channels during and after rain- storms. Water runs off the higher eleva- tions very rapidly. ✓ Use your maps; know where you are and where to find higher ground. ✓ Keep informed and be prepared to move to safety quickly. During the Flood ✓ Avoid areas subject to sudden flooding. ✓ Do not cross a flowing stream where water is above your knees. Rapid cur- rents could sweep you away. u/ Do not drive over a flooded road. You could be stranded and trapped. After the Rood ✓ Do not use fresh food that has con in contact with flood waters. ✓ Consider all drinking water unsafe because of contamination. ✓ Food, clothing, shelter, and first aid are available at Red Cross shelters and other relief agencies. ✓ Do not handle live electrical equip- ment in wet areas. Electrical equipment should be checked and dried before being reused. ✓ Use flashlights, not lanterns or torches, to examine buildings. Flam- mables may be inside. Rainier Symphony to perform concert in Tukwila The Tukwila Arts Commission is pleased to sponsor a special perfor- mance of the Rainier Symphony: Sunday, May 16th — 2:00 p.m. Foster High School Per forming Arts Center S 144th & 42nd Ave Sy Tukwila Program offerings will include a mixture of movie themes, Broadway hits and light classical pieces. Ticket prices are $6 for adults, and $3 for senior adults and students. Tickets may be purchased at the door; they are also available in advance at Tukwila City Hall or by calling 781-5618. 4 THE HAZELNUT 'LAW a polo a+b )tio» Depatusest 'gees, tee%, ,4ctioitee%... Tukwila Days 1993 July 5 -July 17 Please watch for the June Hazelnut for a complete list of programs and activities for the entire family. For information, call Al Frank at 243- 5198 Tukwila Arts & Crafts Fair July 10, 1993 The 2nd annual Arts & Crafts Fair will be held on Saturday, July 10 from 10 to 4 in conjunction with Tukwila Days Com- munity Festival at Foster High School. Crafters interested in participating this year should contact: Betty Gully -- 244-9613 Kathy Stetson -- 243-7504 Teen Council formed On Monday, March 15th, the Tukwila City Council appointed Mike Delay, Erin McGibbon, Dan Parker, Sandy Barreras and Jeremy Sackett, students from Foster High School, and Heather Misner from Tyee to serve as members of the Tukwila Teen Council. The Council will meet the second and fourth Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Tukwila Community Center, 4101 So. 131st in Tukwila. For further in- formation, call 433-1846. TEEN COUNCIL DANCE Foster and Tyee High Schools Friday, May 14 Tukwila Community Center 8-11:30 PM / $4.50 per person Winter Co-Rec Volleyball Congratulations to Sunday's Best and the Scramblers who, respectively, were the champions in the Novice and Open divisions of the 1993 Winter Co-Rec Volleyball League. This league plays its matches on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Tukwila Elementary School. FOSTER PARK DEDICATION Saturday, April 24 — 10:30 AM to officially open the Lee R. Phillips Youth Softball Field addition by Tukwila Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Tukwila Park Commission and Tukwila Little League All citizens are invited! Hats off to those who give The Parks and Recreation Department extends their thanks to the Green River Optimists and the Southcenter House of Fabrics for their generous donations to the youth program. For the past two years, the Optimists have donated board games and sports equipment including playground balls, a tetherball set and floor hockey equipment. A new con- tributor to our youth activities is the staff of House of Fabrics. During the past six months, the division has re- ceived lace, ribbon, yarn and decorations that have added many exciting art projects. Thanks to the generosity of these organizations, the youth program participants have enjoyed more activi- ties, creativity and fun. YAFI-YOGI Dance to be held May 21st ,he Teen Hang-out Nights for Showalter Middle School students have been very successful during this school year and, to thank all of the participants, the Recreation Staff is sponsoring a Middle School dance on Friday, May 21 from 7 - 9:00 PM. It's going to be LIVE with the hottest hits of 1993. The gameroom and other activities will be available, too. So grab your friends and bring $2.50 for admission to celebrate the final Teen Hangout Night for this school year! Park, trail and golf improvements planned Several projects will provide additional outdoor recreation opportunities for our citizens to enjoy. Three sections of the Duwamish/Green River Trail will be built in a coordinated effort with several private businesses, King County Parks Department and METRO. During 1993 and 1994, sec- tions of trail will provide an extension of the trail from I-405 northward to Pacific Highway. Specific sections to be con- structed by the City will include two segments between Interurban Ave. S. and Fort Dent Park, and another seg- ment in front of the Riverside Inn and from 48th Ave. S. to the 42nd Ave. Bridge over the river. The City has received a state grant for $226,000 from the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation for construction work. Duwamish Park will receive several improvements this spring. Play equip- ment, a picnic shelter and a brick walk- ing maze will be the most notable. Half of the cost for the walking maze art work is being provided by the Tukwila Arts Commission. Local citizens have volunteered to erect the 20' x 28' picnic shelter. Other improvements will in- clude a drinking fountain, fencing, trees, resurfaced play court, pathway and handicap parking area. All work should be completed by June 30th. At Bicentennial Park the children's play equipment will be replaced and irrigation system repaired this spring. Foster Golf Links will have three changes. A new green will replace the rubber mats for the 8th and 6th holes, and a new #5 green will be added. If you have questions about the projects mentioned, contact Don Williams, Parks and Recreation Director, at 433-1843. TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 243-5198 APRIL 1993 5 tiIk,.t llew(%) ‚'4 Jhms4ss ewvices Home improvement funds available Did you know that as a low/moderate income homeowner you may qualify for home repair assistance through the King County Home Repair Program? Each year the City of Tukwila has used some of its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to make home improvement assistance available for Tukwila homeowners. For 1993, about $45,000 is available to help residents with repairs and necessary remodels to keep your home safe and attractive. Several programs are available, including a Deferred Payment Loan Program that has a maximum loan of $13,500, 0% interest and no monthly payments; the loan is repaid at the time the home is sold or title transferred. Another program is the Affordable Monthly Payment Loan Program which is partially funded by King County at 0% interest with no monthly payments. This loan is also repaid at the time the home is sold or the title transferred. Part of the loan is funded from a local lender at market rate interest with monthly payments, or the homeowner can choose to provide half the loan from savings or other private funds. The HOME program offers a 3% loan through a local lender. This loan is available for all types of home repairs. To qualify, the homeowner must be able to meet the lender's guidelines and afford a monthly payment. Demand is high for these available programs, and waiting lists are to be expected in 1993. To place a phone application for a home repair loan, or for further information, call the King County Housing Hotline at 296-764. City to seek ideas for social/health programs Since its establishment in the spring of 1991, the Office of Human Services has solicited proposals from non-profit service providers to serve the social and health needs of Tukwila residents. General fund dollars are allocated to contracted service providers to help meet what the City considers priority human service needs. These priorities are determined by information on resident's needs that are communicated to the Tukwila Human Services Advisory Board. Where do we get our information on needs? We are continuously updating a 1990 needs assessment by hearing from non-profit providers who have served our City, from County and State demographic information including the 1990 Census, from local churches, and from our school districts. We also listen to needs voiced by other City departments such as Police, Parks and Recreation, Fire, and Administrative Services (Municipal Court). Not to be missed is the information we hear from you, our residents. The Office of Human Services welcomes your feedback on services we have funded, priorities we have considered, and your awareness of social and health needs. We encourage you to call us at 241-7144 or 241-7199 to share your ideas on the City's 1994 Human Services Program. 6 Rental owners/managers' forum a success; another meeting scheduled Over half of Tukwila's apartment and motel managers recently attended a fo- rum co-sponsored by the Tukwila Office of Human Services and Police Depart- ment. The purpose of the meeting was to provide education on City and com- munity resources available to the rental community, and to discuss ways we can work together to increase community stability, safety, and security in Tukwila. The managers were given the opportu- nity to break into subgroups, as defined by their police patrol districts, and brain- storm to identify and prioritize both challenges and successes they face in their communities. Crime Prevention officers discussed ways that managers could work together and with their tenants to reduce illegal activities in their complexes. The man- agers exchanged phone numbers and formed a communication network so they can work cooperatively in screen- ing applicants, sharing information, and providing support to one another. Any manager or owner is encouraged to join the network. By unanimous request, the City will sponsor a follow-up meeting on April 22 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Tukwila Community Center, 4101 S. 131st Street. Participants will discuss the issues raised at the first meeting and try to find solutions to those issues. We encourage the participation of ALL managers and owners in this forum. Even if you missed the first meeting, plan to join us on April 22nd. For more information, call Karen Wright, Human Services Specialist, at 241-7199. Tukwila Office of Human Services 241-7144 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 461-3222 THE HAZELNUT --**1 TUKWILA RECYCLING REPOR TER Let your fingers do the recycling Tukwila residents will soon be receiving new telephone directories. Those with curbside recycling service may place their old directories in home recycling containers for collection. If you do not have curbside recycling, please bring your old directory either to the Bow Lake Transfer Station or to the phone book recycling box at the McMicken Heights Safeway, 4011 S. 164th (April 23 to June 2, 1993). By recycling, you'll keep your directory out of the landfill and give it new life. U.S. West Direct reports that all new Tukwila -area directories are being printed on recycled paper. Used phone books are currently being made into: • Recycled directory paper • Cellulose insulation (for attics) • Green mulch (used to aid seed ger- mination on the sides of road con- struction areas) • Shoe boxes and cereal boxes • Paper towels and bathroom tissue • Fruit packaging (padded containers used to protect fruit during shipping • Filler for corrugated cardboard • Roofing felt and shingles • Construction paper (art -type) In addition, scout groups have an opportunity to help their community by collecting gold directories door to door for recycling. Once collected, directories will be shipped to a mill and manufactured into new phone books. For approximately three hours of work, scouts will receive a certificate of appreciation and a specially -designed patch from the Washington Department of Ecology. Please call Rebecca Fox at 431- 3683 for additional information. Want more information about recycling in Tukwila? Call Rebecca Fox, Recycling Coordinator, at 431-3683. Just the facts: 1993 Tukwila Business Licenses Issued Retail Distribution Wholesale Distribution Quasi - Public Public Service Source: Tukwila City Clerk's Office Hotel/ Motel Multi - Family TYPE OF BUSINESS NO. Commercial Services 466 (auto repair, banks, medical, etc) Hotel/Motel Complexes 19 Multi -Family Complexes 62 Processing 149 (refining fabricating assembling etc.) ProfessionalOmce 253 (insurance, real estate, attorneys, etc.) Public Service 32 (education, human services, etc.) Quasi -Public 30 (communications, transportation, utilities, etc) Retail Distribution 641 (gen. merchandise, restaurants, etc.) Wholesale Distribution 172 TOTAL LICENSES 1,824 TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES 42,746 APRIL 1993 The oil well in your engine... recycle your used motor oil! Did you know that it takes about 17 GALLONS of crude oil to make ONE QUART of brand new motor oil? But only ONE GALLON of recycled oil makes a QUART of re -refined motor oil! You can make a difference by recycling your used motor oil and purchasing re - refined oil! It helps save energy, and protects our surface and ground water. All oil collected is reused, and an in- creasing amount is being reprocessed for automotive use. Remember: • Oil dumped In storm drains or on the ground goes directly to local streams, rivers and other bodies of water with- out being treated • When recycling your oil, put It into a sealed metal or plastic container. • Do not mix your used oil with any other substances. This contamina- tion will ruin a whole collection con- tainer of oil. • "Close the loop" by buying re -refined oil. Tukwila Public Works Shops are now using re-reftned oil. It is available to the public at most automotive stores, including Al's and Schuck's. Where can Igo? While no Tukwila locations currently recycle used oil, several nearby sites accept oil for recycling. Most Schuck's and Al's automotive supply stores around King County take used oil. South Seattle Transfer Station 2nd and S. Kenyon, Seattle Al's — 15833 - 1st Ave S, Burlen 21031 Pac Hwy S., Des Moines Schuck's 130 SW 152nd, Burlen 7 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Phone: (206) 433-1800 Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8::304 w-5:OOPm TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Steve Lawrence, President243-9266 Allan Ekberg 241-6904 Joe H. Duffle (beeper #) 994-7229 Joan Hernandez 248-0260 Steve Mullet 241-6454 Dennis Robertson 242-6373 Charles Simpson 439-8857 Lucy Lauterbach, Analyst433-1834 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers Regular Mtgs 1st/3rd Mondays Work Mtgs 2nd/4th Mondays Agenda Information Line.... 431-3656 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 CityJob Line 433-1828 Emergency Fire, Police, Aid Car 911 TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 4101 South 131st Street Recreation Division 243-5198 Senior Center/Services433-1857 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: Stacia Norris etPrinted on recycled paper Safe playground (Continued from page 1) Mayor Rants and 7 year - o ld Derea ryShilla mcut the ribbon at the playground's dedication ceremony on March 27th The apart- ment complex owner, partmentcomplexowner, Mr. Chiu, announced his plans to donate $1,000 to es- tablish an educational scholarship fund for the children of the complex Before embarking on this undertaking, parents were reluctant to let their children outside to play. As a VTNF community enhancement project, the tenants applied for City funds to purchase and install playground equipment at their complex. With help from Tukwila's Office of Human Services and Officers Tom Kilburg and Ted Rutt of the Tukwila Police Department, the tenants, manager, and owner have made a commitment to make Mountain View Apartments a safe and drug-free community. According to Karen Wright, Tukwila Human Services Specialist, "Before this project began, some of these people didn't even know their neighbors. Since they began working with us they have gotten rid of drug dealers, formed a Neighborhood Block Watch, and have inspired the community to get involved." Mayor Rants approved the tenants' application with the provision that they raise a portion of the cost of the playground themselves. Led by co-chairs Dawn Thompson and Audrey Melanson, their efforts raised over $1,700 through a rummage and bake sale, spaghetti feed, and community donations. Thanks and appreciation for helping make this project a success go to: Southcenter Rotary Club True Value Hardware Tukwila Jaycees Target Store Costco Bernie & the Boys Highline-West Seattle Mental Health Center Church by the Side of the Road McDonalds Safeway Axis Chiropractic 21 -Club S.S. Power Equipment Gene Elfstrom Burien Bark Supply THE HAZELNUT City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 POSTMASTER: If named addressee has moved deliver to current resident. BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID TUKWILA, WA PERMIT NO. 12698 To help us correct addresses or eliminate duplicates, please call 433-1800.