The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About1994-11 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 15 No. 6ILA , • :.$a vt-tt \THE HAZELNUT A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community ,,,/908 • You are invited to attend two public hearings to be held on Monday - November 28 7:00 p.m. Tukwila City Hall 6200 Southcenter Blvd. The subjects are the proposed 1995 budget and Tukwila's 6 -year capital improvement plan Public comments are encouraged and appreciated. Copies of Tukwila's proposed budget and capital plan are available at the City Clerk's office. For information about these documents or the budget review process, call 433-1838 or 433-1835. ook inside for: • Highlights from the proposed 1995 budget and 6 -year capital improvement program VOLUME 15, NUMBER 6 NOVEMBER 1994 Mayor looks ahead to important projects in 1995 proposed budget Dear Citizens: The City continues to enjoy a strong tax base which is anticipated to grow in 1995. While we can enjoy this phenomenon, there are also increases in the cost of doing business. The persistent rise in costs of the judicial system and the use of King County Jail for housing prisoners will continue to tax our budget. It is a burden we bear, knowing full well our desire for safe streets and reduced crime. By maintaining a very firm hand on expenditures, we have been able to maintain the costs of our operating budget. This ability is created simply by the growth of city revenues. As you know we have major projects underway no which, if not completed, will be continued in 1995. The community center is moving forward on schedule. The redevelopment of Highway 99 is on track and the task force is working with consultants. 42nd Avenue is scheduled for construction later this winter/early spring. Residents have been contacted, right-of-wayhas been acquired, engineering is complete and the contract has been let for the rebuilding of this major arterial through the City. The total cost of this project is $5,736,000. I have requested funding for 32nd Avenue South. With the remodel of Cascade View Elementary School it is important that for the safety of children that we rebuild this City street with sidewalks. I encourage you to attend the public hearing on the budget. If you wish copies of the proposed budget, please feel free to contact my office at 433-1850. Thank you very much. • "Holiday D'Lites" • Tukwila Pond Park • Holiday safety ideas • Drinking water safety z()/63,6. • Human Services • Tukwila history book — special savings • Holiday recyling tips From the Tukwila Police Department As the holidays quickly approach, we will be seeing not only Santa on our streets but also Scrooge. While we all know and recognize Santa, Scrooge comes in many shapes and disguises. Sometimes Scrooge is the car prowler who waits until you have deposited your recently purchased holiday gifts in your vehicle and return to the store for that one last item for Uncle Charlie .. he strikes and cleans out your car or trunk, also stealing your holiday spirit. Other times he looks like a pocketbook snatcher or pickpocket; he is usually expert in either role. Your holiday savings fall easy prey to his nimble fin- gers. That's not Santa coming down the chimney — or in the window, for that matter. That's Scrooge, our sad sack holiday burglar. Houses and apartments bulging with holiday cheer and hard purchased gifts make a perfect target and go toward Scrooge's post -holiday vacation plans. So look at yourself and your everyday lifestyle, and see how you can prevent Scrooge from meeting his vacation bud- get. Lock your car and close the windows, even if you are only going to be gone for a few minutes. Lock your packages in the trunk. Have your key in hand when you return. Be extra careful with purses and wallets. Carry your purse tightly under your arm and don't leave it unattended, even for a minute. Avoid carrying large amounts of TAKE A BITE OUT OF cash and don't VRIME carry it all in one place. Pay for your purchases with a check 1 rin or credit card when pos- sible. Make sure your credit card numbers are listed so if they are lost or stolen, you immedi- ately have access to the numbers. When leaving home for any reason — even for a few minutes — create the impression someone is still there; use lights and timers, leave a radio playing loud enough to be heard outside, be extra cautious about locking all doors and windows. If you go away, have a neighbor watch your home and pick up newspapers and mail. Get an automatic timer for your lights. And if you will be traveling, do not leave your luggage unattended. That's as bad as leaving your vehicle unlocked and the key in the ignition. More suggestions: 1 Shop before dark if possible. Coordi- nate shopping trips with a friend if you plan to be out late. Park in a well -lighted area. Don't walk to your car alone if it's parked in a dark area. Wait for public transpor- tation or rides from friends in busy, well -lighted areas. 1 Teach your child to go to a store clerk and ask for help if you become sepa- rated while shopping. Tell your chil- dren never to go into the parking lot alone. Even though you are rushed and thinking about a thousand things, stay alert to your surroundings and the people around you. Avoiding holiday fires From the Tukwila Fire Department Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, New Year's — the holiday sea- son is prime time for residential fires. Watch for dangers to children Keep matches and lighters out of children's reach — up high and prefer- ably in a locked cabinet. Teach young children to stay away from candles, fireplaces, and space heaters. Choose Toys Wisely When buying presents for children, avoid those that could be highly flammable. Make sure all electric toys bear a fire safety label from an independent testing laboratory. Keep electric toys away from Christmas trees and paper decorations. Give Space Heaters Space Keep space heaters at least 3 feet awa- from all combustibles. Always use tt. proper fuel for liquid -fuel space heaters, vent them, and refill them only in ven- tilated areas when they are cool. Party Safety Use only flame-retardant or non-com- bustible materials for decorations. Pro- vide large, deep, non -tip ashtrays and empty them often — wet their contents before dumping them. Check cushions and furniture for smoldering butts. Check out Holiday Lights Replace any light sets that have cracked or frayed cords. Unplug all decorative lights before leaving home or going to bed. Never use electric lights on a metal Christmas tree. Take Care with Candles Put candles in non -tip candle holders before lighting, and keep them we'' away from curtains and other combu5 tible articles. Never leave candles burning unattended or within the reach of small children. Extinguish candles — wetting the wicks — before you leave a room or go to bed. 2 THE HAZELNUT . oliday happenings at Tukwila's libraries ...And a Partridge in a Pear Tree Thursday, December 1 — 10:30 AM — Tukwila Library Holiday sing -along with Nancy Stewart. Get into the spirit of the season with this special concert of favorite songs, old and new. All ages welcome. Tree Tales Monday, December 12 — 7:00 PM — Tukwila Library Trees bring warmth and wonder into our homes during the holiday season. Hear magical storyteller Gene Riese as he spins favorite holiday tales. Ages 3-6 years, with parents. Tales and Songs of the Giving Season Tuesday, December 13 — 7:00 PM — Foster Library Allan Hirsch, master storyteller, will delight you with stories for the holiday season. All ages welcome. Holiday Storytime Thursday, December 15 — 10:30 AM — Tukwila Library take your own gingerbread house to keep or to nibble. Enjoy a special holiday movie classic. You are in for a treat. Ages 4 and up. Call 244-5140 to register. Tukwila Library 244-5140 14475 -59th Avenue S. Foster Library 242-1640 4205 S. 142nd Pioneer Letters In 1852, a letter mailed in 5t. Louis or Chicago for Washington Territory first went east to New York. There, it was put on a steamship and taken to the Isthmus of Panama, whence it was carried by muleback to Panama City. Then it was put on a ship headed for San Francisco. It eventually arrived in Salem and then Portland. From Portland, King County's mail was brought by river steamboat to Monticello, near the mouth of the Cowlitz, then taken overland to Olympia. Next it .was brought to Elliott Bay by canoe, sloop Jor schooner. The mail route between Olympia and Seattle was contracted out to anyone willing to take it on... An excerpt from "Tukwila — Communtty at the Crossroads" Council Corner by Steve Mullet, Council President We on the Council hope we're hearing what you citizens have to say on issues. Again, we encourage you to call us or speak up at a Council meeting about those things that concern you. If you're still not being heard, you can start the referendum or initiative process. If you disagree with any ordinance or resolution, you can gather signatures on a petition to hold a referendum vote on the issue. If you want action on something, you can gather signatures to start an initiative. Both of these can then be sent to a vote of the citizens to decide the issue. In either case, the City Council will also be sure to consider what citizens are saying. We are continuing to work on plans for unsewered areas, Boeing Field and Sea -Tac noise, adult entertainment laws, and better code enforcement and animal control. In addition, the Council is considering which and when future residential streets can be improved. 42nd Avenue South has been and will continue to be the major residential street improvement. In 1995 we'll examine the selection and scheduling of other street and pedestrian path projects for future years. On November 28th starting at 7:00 PM, public hearings will be held on both the draft 1995 budget and the City's 6 -year capital improvement plan (available at City Hall). You're invited to attend; your input on these and other issues is always welcome. Let us hear from you! If you have any questions or comments, please call Lucy at 433-1834. Tukwila's past makes a great present "Tukwila - Community at the Crossroads", Special HolidayPricing the City's own history book, offers $15.00 each hundreds of pages of interesting reading, generously illustrated, covering the area's history — from the first Duwamish Valley settlers to our current position as a crossroads of commerce. This softcover book is available at a special reduced holiday price of $15.00, including tax. To see (or buy) a copy, come to the City Clerk's office at Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, from 8:30 to 5:00, Monday through Friday. For more information, call 433-1800. NOVEMBER 1994 3 okest 10 hew N ittoseth $eotficeo Staff from the Office of Human Services help connect Tukwila residents with local resources. Some of the services the City contracts for are: • Emergency and transitional housing, food, clothing • Services for seniors and people with disabilities • Healthcare services • Victim (domestic and sexual) assistance services • Youth and family services • Counseling and prevention programs • Information, referral and advocacy For additional information, please call Evelyn at 241-7144 or Karen at 241-7199. For emergencies, call the Crisis Clinic 24-hour line at 461-3222. Services come to apartment complexes Among the Office of Human Services goals, when starting the VISTA Project, was increased communication between the rental community and the City. Realizing that a variety of barriers — such as cost, transportation and time — can make it difficult for residents to take advantage of some social services offered by non-profit agencies, we started efforts to focus on bringing services to where the residents are. The first step was to help identify what interests tenants had. A tenant survey was developed to learn about tenant's areas of concern and/or ideas. Some of the issues were addressed during the Summer of Safety program. One program, "Safe Saturdays," brought social and recreational programs to children in some complexes. Later, one of our apartment managers, K.C. Dever, brought a drug prevention program called B.A.B.E.S. to several apartments. With summer successes and leadership coming from apartment managers and community organizations, there are now several programs being provided on-site at Tukwila apartment complexes. Examples of programs taking place: • A children's librarian from the Foster Library is bringing story -telling to Normandy Court, Edgewood, O'Cara and Ingrid Manor apartments. Manager participation is required for this program. For more information call Celia at 242-1640. • The Boy Scouts of America, Learning for Life Program, is targeted for elementary age children and focuses on getting people to work together. Volunteers are recruited and trained by the program. Several complexes have indicated interest in this program. If you are interested in on-site services at your apartment complex, call our VISTA Volunteer, Patty Benjamin at 439-0337. Human Services announces intern Krista Rosch returns to the Office of Human Services as an intern who will be enhancing our outreach efforts and generating community involvement in Tukwila. Krista is a student at the University of Washington and served as a Summer of Safety VISTA volunteer this past summer. During the next six months Krista will work as a liaison between human service agencies and the apartment community to coordinate programs and resources on-site at complexes. To volunteer or for info, call Krista at 439-0337. 4 Community Councils come to Tukwila Is graffiti a problem in your neighbor- hood? Got a gripe? Concerned about your elderly neighbor? You can help bring change to your neighborhood! How about making that change happen by getting involved and creating a Com- munity Council. Community Councils can be informal groups of people getting together to work on common problems and issues such as neighborhood safety. Community Councils can be established in any neighborhood - apartment com- plexes or single family neighborhoods. Like a neighborhood Block Watch, all it takes is a group of concerned, enthusias- tic citizens committed to work together to create or maintain positive change. Staff from the Office of Human Services and Police can help you get one started. For more information, call Krista at 439- 0337 or Karen at 241-7199. Volunteer transportation sought for seniors The Volunteer Transportation for Seniors Program of Senior Services of Seattle/ King County needs volunteer drivers to transport frail elderly living in Tukwila to their medical appointments. Volun- teers use their own vehicles, are reim- bursed for mileage and parkingexpenses, and are provided with supplemental liability insurance. People who can assist seniors Monday through Friday during daytime hours are especially needed. We have more ride requests than we can fill! For information please call 448-5740 or 448-5025 (TDD). Community Health Centers of King County — help needed If you receive health care at the Cor munity Health Centers of King County, they would like to talk to you. They are seeking consumer board members who live in Tukwila. Mileage and childcare expenses are covered. Call Kate Cadoo at 277-1311. THE HAZELNUT How can I survive raising my yids and still have a life? Afour-week family life series, sponsored by Foster Library, Tukwila Library, Tukwila Office of Human Services, and Volunteers in Service to America, is slated for the month of January. All four presentations will be offered at the Foster High School Auditorium "Battles, Hassles, Tantrums and Tears" Monday, January 9 — 6:30 p.m. Join authors Susan Beekman and Jeanne Holmes to identify your style for manag- ing conflict with your children. Practically Free Family Fun Monday, January 16 — 6:30 p.m. Bring the family and join the fun as Melinda Pleshe helps you turn everyday items into fun craft projects. Ideas for expensive family outings will also be shared. Get on the Parenting Lifeline Monday, January 23 — 6:30 p.m. Kids don't come with instructions. Come learn about the many resources and services right in your community to help you raise a healthy, happy child. Guns, Gangs & Violence Monday, January 30 — 6:30 p.m. Fear of violence is not just for parents, kids feel it too. Community resource staff who deal with community gangs and violence will share tips on how families can deal with the fear of vio- lence in our community. FREE child care and snacks will be available for all programs. Licensed child care providers will offer homework help, stories, movies and other surprises. Call '42-1640 or 439-0337 for more info. Office of Human Services 241-7144 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 461-3222 NOVEMBER 1994 New community advocate serves Tukwila Stella is the new DAWN (Domestic Abuse Women's Network) advocate for the City of Tukwila. Stella is not a new face to Tukwila. She is active with the Tukwila Jaycees, participated in our Night OutAgainst Crime, and has helped sponsor the various domestic violence educational seminars that have taken place in the City. Her interest in domes- tic violence arose from her awareness of the alarming statistics and increasing violence in communities. Stella is available to assist individuals as well as provide domestic violence infor- mation to community members. Her number is 656-8423. A new telephone line (205-5555) offers nearly 30 different recorded messages about domestic violence. This confiden- tial service is available 24 hours a day. Weatherization program It's time to address those heating bills that seem too high, and whether your heating system needs repair. The King County Weatherization program can provide insulation, weather-stripping, door repair, furnace repair and improved windows for low income homeowners and renters. Apartment buildings with 50% low income tenants are eligible. For more information call 244-0119. Oops, indeed... In the September Hazelnut we listed and expressed appreciation to the many organizations and communitymembers who contributed to the success of our Summer of Safety program. We unin- tentionally omitted the TUKWILA JAY- CEES who were instrumental in making the National Night Out Against Crime community BBQ a success. Support from community groups such as the Jaycees are vital to our ongoing com- mitment to improving safety and the quality of life for our citizens. Please accept our thanks. Addressing domestic violence in the workplace Domestic violence doesn't stay at home... it also goes to work. When an employee is a victim of domestic vio- lence, the workplace can be impacted by increased sick leave, reduced pro- ductivity, increased medical expenses, employee turnover and safety risks. Employers need to be aware of the realities and issues of domestic violence and develop methods to address these issues when they arise. Workplace Warning Signs Warning signs may be indicative of vari- ous problems, but some hints that an employee may be a domestic violence victim include unexplained bruises, lack of concentration, change in performance or attitude, increased or unexplained absences, receipt of harassing telephone calls, disruptive personal visits to the workplace, depression and anxiety. What Your Company Can Do Establish policies and procedures to ad- dress domestic violence. Not only is domestic violence a problem for an indi- vidual employee, it can result in threats to workplace security. Employers developing company poli- cies understand that federal, state and local laws governing the workplace of- ten restrict them from making certain inquiries about the health or home life of their employees. This does not mean employers should ignore signs of pos- sible domestic violence abuse. In some cases it is appropriate for the manager to make work-related inquiries. A company should always take prompt steps to en- sure the safety of its employees. This information is from a brochure published as part of the King County Domestic Violence Public Education Campaign. For copies of this brochure that provides more information on what managers and supervisors can do, call Lynn Gordon at 296-9669. 5 CD C N 0 0 i p 3 Q .5 cu z co ice U '0 • ro•ose• 1995 Bus •e General Government • - ear Financial Plan an • Ca • ital Im • rovement Pro • ra 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O O OO O O O O O O 00000000000000000000 .0 O OO O OO o V) v/100 V) O V) O V .O O (-4M V) c, co N ...r, <3 V1 .3 N O V) NI O P V) Vl 00 00 Vl N. O M N. -. '0 -.. 00 N 40 N O 0' V) N V) M 0, -, N ut r. N .-. -- ut -: N 00 Vi N N N l� .--. E9 • N V) .5 —,^ M H ., o C U E•. m U . 7 V b E in V) 0 N 0 O ani o) O N E 0\ 2O a6D D 151,:0 y Q G 2 00 Q o) a`� a) > .� v u aa)) O o, a G Future residential O C - 4 N O• » b ro Z L d O Q � a) C 5 8_ a 'T.. a) x " E y ro o :o 0 o`i ¢ 5 o 'o 'S m F. y j p• by c ... c . 45 °° � .o `o � 3 Q y °` c00 u EN-) 0) A =1 3 o. nd x c oAxxa.O O 3. E. 0 ' D. bL. 'z�. .0 .0.tea) 0 ` '6-'1GP.teW.. 5 Pco H ZH L. u 0 .. . EV `[. 8C m0 O .yam+ 5 AO .. 1,1,1,1, O X o ,P 0 �5 C a ^ .4 a y 'O G P. a) g O 2v 22 d GV .5 t a O S a' d bO.5 'O c., y y O H 6 V p. L-,. a) co o yapp c � 0 .wamco aa3 . �g.oy-a _f-, 0a)o A. - Ty P. O U O tn" co co oy a) D .0 O W V .0 C '3 P. Summaryfor 1995 - 2000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Opro O N O O O O O ro N 40th/42nd Ave .a.. O O O N_ N_ a. O S. ,r co, V O 0 '00 ,r, c-4 s, V V) M O 0. n N 'o n V `O N •O 'O 69 i---, 6�9 co H N OV C C O , o E. V b ro U S4C 'O0 ro=SCoz a. X C a N y h y U 0 .o ct °i o 0 oc.) `4.' O -,v, OC , a) a 00a O ..+ pV) C _� G 2 a 0 o V b U .5',j 0 5 5 o y a m c G U G 5 0)za Enterprise Funds The money used to operate these activities comes directly from the users. The larger projects scheduled for 1995 include: O Water and Sewer Utilities A Surface Water Utility ® Foster Golf Course operations Sub -total Total expenditures proposed 0 Water and Sewer Utilities The operations and capital request for 1995 are shown below: TOTALS $6,470,000 2,841,000 4,439,000 7,365,000 $21,115,0001 V 5 0'd Hi.O064 O y ti 0'0 44A .21a O G 0 44 pib, g N a a L. 'A 1 PROJECTS Includes $4,150,000 for E. Marginal Way waterline Additional mains Includes $3,523,000 for new clubhouse Includes small drainage projects ($2,117,000) and two riverbank stabilization •ro'ects $2 512 000 V O a V O` V) a, H O O (. 0 V a 22 5 m v) Enterprise Funds L 00 co 00'O W . O O b -� V) d O c O C N Cr:y.. pO .0 b b _ P V O� C 69 N Cy N aV) 5 ti n . ,O 0 y C o s9 O 0 5 `o _ a cv o c o Q y) ° °o . E oV o. z-,'jo5 oa aa` tli��a_b a ZScry'o C = b wo°c 3 o C a• -o ro E oa,,,o0 e `ry a) O 0, `A q0 FMo000CO c. 4j O • O 'o "'-'' ,=y Vq oc0 O o 0 E b `O ` !,,t5 O .v V p0 a) C o) H p p) 'C 0 .7 .0 O O v) 0 f �n H0.0 E. Foster Golf Course o DCD C7 CD W F O 0 •0 P O -p • V) ; O V .13 8 0 H 8 2 2 a .0 d d d 0 aa)) 0 E a 5 O 0 .� IEU a) O F'So NOVEMBER 1994 /464 .4 Polo eau) a" Reefeegas No Uses, Tees, /lctit/itee%1.. Tukwila Arts Commission looking for new board members WANTED: Two Arts Commissioners to fill board vacancies. Love of the arts and a desire to serve the community is necessary. Duties include providing opinions and input on the purchase of art works for various City facilities and park areas, advising Mayor on art possibilities throughout the City, reviewing the selection of performing artists for Tukwila Days, summer concerts and other theatre/musical events. Please contact the Mayor's Office at 433-1850 for an application. Interested persons may call Lynn Devoir at 433-1846 for more information. Year-round action awaits you at Foster Golf Links Don't put those clubs away yet! Foster Golf Links is open 364 days a year, and fall is certainly one of the best times to play. The turf turns a lush green and the air is crisp and clear. Call 242-4221 to make your reservation. Residents may pick up their 1995 Golf Discount cards, now available at the City Clerk's desk at City Hall. You'll pay the same green fees one more year - no increase! Foster will complete the transition from rubber mat to all grass tees by building five new tees in 1995. Construction begins in early spring on holes number 3, 5, 9, 10 and 19. With good weather, the tees maybe open for play late August or September. A new pump station will also built and in operation during the '95 golf season. MAZE DEDICATION Mayor John W. Rants, Tukwila City Council, Tukwila Parks Commission, Tukwila Arts Commission & the Tukwila Historical Society invite you to the DEDICATION OF DUWAMISH PARK INCLUDING THE MAZE AND THE PLAQUE FOR THE DUWAMISH SCHOOL, HONORING DELIA MERKLE on Saturday December 10, 1994 at 11:00 a.m. Duwamish Park 42nd Avenue S. and S. 116th Tukwila, Washington Refreshments following dedication For more information, please call 433-1846 The City of Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring the 2nd annual Holiday D'Lites contest, honoring the best holiday light displays throughout the community. Judging will cover several categories - private residences, apartments and businesses. Enter today by calling 243-5198 and giving us your name, address and category. Contest winners will be announced on Thursday, December 15, 1994. Come join us for lights, music and treats at... S i 93 ,& &3T Get into the holiday spirit this year with your friends and neighbors from Tukwila. On Thursday, December 15th at 7:00 PM, the second annual tree lighting ceremony will be held at Tukwila City Hall (6200 Southcenter Blvd.), followed by entertain- ment, holiday light display awards, and goodies... plus a special appearance by that crowd -pleasing master of melting mirth, Frosty! 8 THE HAZELNUT Volunteers clean up Tukwila Pond site Recently, the City's newest fu- ture park site received tender loving care by some very special volunteers. The 24.6 -acre Tukwila Pond site, located south of the Target Store, received special attention by having many bags of litter removed. On October 21st, 55 fifth -grade Thorndyke Elementary and 7 Foster High School students worked with Thorndyke 5th -grade teacher Jack Skiel to help clean up the future park site. Mr. Skiel will be teaching a science class and wanted the students to ob- serve the 15 -acre pond and its surround- ing wetlands. Everyone enjoyed the sunny day and outdoor experience. The next morning, 25 vol- unteers met to clean up the remainder of the park site. After three hours of hard work, the crew cel- ebrated with pizza and pop; the Target Store helped to provide the free treats. Volunteers from Tukwila Elementary School, local residents, City staff, City Council - members and Mayor Wally Rants worked to- gether on this clean-up project. Clean and ready for the future Thorndyke and Foster students remove litter at the pond's northern edge near the Target store. Future plans for the park include com- pleting studies of the wildlife, vegeta- tion, soils and water, and then using this information to develop park plans and ways to enhance the water and vegetation. These plans are in keeping with the in- tent of the pond's purchase. The studies and reports will be completed early in 1995, and decisions will be made as to what type of improve- ments should be developed. The City used $1.2 million in grants and King County Open Space Funds to pur- chase the site —no City funds were used to purchase the Community volunteers clean up debris along the pond property. In addition, the site's eastern edge facing Andover Park West. City is working with local business persons to see if part of the site could be developed through donations. This group has formed a non-profit cor- poration called the Tukwila Pond Park Corporation to work with the City in a cooperative way to provide a quality park. The vision that is often spoken of for the site includes a passive park on the west- ern side of the pond with landscaping, seating areas, a water feature and view- ing area of the pond. Educational exhib- its about the wetland pond and the animal and bird life will also be included. Work may also be done to remove some harmful plants and replace them with appropriate wetland plants. Water qual- ity may also be improved. If you have questions about the site or possible future improvements, please call the Parks and Recreation Depart- ment at 433-1858. Vandalism forces restroom closures in some City parks On December 1, 1994, the following restrooms will be closed ntil March 1, 1995: Foster Memorial Park, Tukwila Park, -and Crystal Springs Park. The reason for the closures is the increase of vandalism in these particular parks and the decrease in park usage during the winter months. The restrooms at Bicentennial Park and the Duwamish Pea Patch will remain open during this time. NOVEMBER 1994 Southcenter Rotary offers its annual senior adult Thanksgiving Dinner Wednesday — November 23, 1994 The Rotary is back again to share their generosity and talents by cooking a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings. Entertainment will be provided by the Bellevue Philharmonic Brass, beginning at 11:00 a.m.; supper will be at noon. There is no charge, but you must call 243-5198 for reservations. 9 Parks projects moving forward Designs for several City parks and golf course projects are nearly complete, and will go out for construction bids the first part of 1995. Foster Golf Course will have a new irrigation pump station installed for next summer's drymonths. Since the 1940's, the golf course has been irrigated with Duwamish River water. The new pump station will be more efficient and de- pendable. Several golf tee areas will be converted from rubber mats to grass tees. Four sections of the Duwamish/Green River Trail (Christensen Trail) will also go out to bid in January. When these sections are added to several other ex- isting sections in 1995, the trail will be extended northward from the I-405 area to the City's northern limits near High- way 599. An exact completion section will be determined by early 1995. The first phase of the Interurban Trail will also go out to bid in early 1995. The first phase will be built under Puget Power's power line right-of-waybetween the City of Kent and Strander Blvd. For project information, contact the Parks and Recreation Dept. at 433-1858. Mural to carry message of peace The City of Tukwila and the Tukwila Jaycees have joined forces to promote and build a mural depicting the importance of maintaining a society that is free of violence. Stella Diaz of the Tukwila Jaycees is the creator of the project. Her idea for a ceramic tile mural was presented to the Tukwila Arts Commission. The mural will be placed at the underpass at Strander Blvd. and Christensen Road along the Christensen Green Belt Trail. It will be visible to joggers, walkers, runners and bicyclists who use the trail. A design contest will be held for school children in the community. Elementary through high school students will be asked to submit drawings for the mural design with the anti -violence theme. Prizes will be given for the first place drawing and runner-up. All entries will receive a certificate of recognition. The winning drawing will be transferred onto the wall at Bicentennial Park and filled in with ceramic tile. All work will be done by volunteers. Entries must be received by January 15, 1995 and the winner will be announced on January 30, 1995. A complete list of rules is available at local schools, Tukwila City Hall or can be obtained by calling the Parks and Recreation Department at 433-1846. Vandalized play area replaced at Crystal Springs Park On August 22, 1994, vandals burned down the children's play equipment at Crystal Springs Park. This new equip- ment was installed during October and' is ready for use. December brings to Tukwila businesses good cheer, holiday shoppers... and business license renewals Attention, Tukwila business owner! Your current business license expires on December 31, 1994. All businesses currently licensed in the City will be receiving their business license renewal forms in mid-December. The Tukwila Municipal Code requires all business enterprises to renew their licenses annually no later than January 31st of each year. Penalty fees go into effect on February 1, 1995, for all businesses that have not submitted their renewal form and fee to the City Clerk's Office. 1995 License Fees Number of 101 & Employees: 0 to 5 6 to 100 above Fee: $50 $100 $200 Additional licenses are required if your business has live music/entertainment, tow trucks, amusement devices, solici- tors/peddlers, or adult entertainment. All businesses operatingwithin the City, including home occupations, must ob- tain a license. New enterprises must obtain a license prior to their opening date of business. Applications are avail- able at the City Clerk's office during regular business hours, from 8:30 1 5:00, Monday through Friday. If you have questions regarding licensing pro- cedures, call 433-1800. Remember: to avoid a penalty fee, renew by January 31, 1995. 10 THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA RECYCLING REPORTER Tukwila's Fall Special Collection Day brings in a variety of materials Congratulations to Tukwila residents for making the special Recycling Collec- tion Day a big success! On Saturday October 1st, 389 carloads of materials were collected. Here's a breakdown of the materials brought in and what hap- pened to them afterwards: J.. 38,420 pounds of scrap metals These metals were sorted into ferrous and non-ferrous metals and will be made into new products at various manufactur- ing plants. The ozone depleting chemi- cals will be removedfrom these units and iisposed of properly. wy 42,760 pounds of bulky yard waste and scrap wood This includes an estimated 20,000 pounds of material that was chipped on site. Most of the chipped material was given to Tukwila residents for immediate reuse and the remainder was sent to a compost facility for recycling. 6,000 pounds of reusable household goods These were collected by the Alliance of American Veterans for resale through Shop and Save retail outlets with pro- ceeds going to the VA grants program. 800 gallons of used motor oil This will be re -refined into new motor oil or reused as bunker fuel. 346 used tires These tires will be retreaded if in good condition. If in poor condition, they will chipped and made into such products garden hoses, playground mats, and road bedding. 103 lead acid batteries (est.) These will be dismantled, the acid dis- posed of properly, and the cores recycled into new batteries. NOVEMBER 1994 Over 20,000 pounds of yard waste was chipped on-site. Di 100 gallons of used anti -freeze This highly toxic and dangerous liquid will be recycled into new anti -freeze. * 221 used oil filters These will be drained of oil and the scrap metal will be recycled. Participants should feel good that 52.7 tons of materials were diverted from the waste stream where they could have damaged the environment and posed health risks to individuals. "Treecycling' Tukwila residents may recycle their Christmas trees free of charg from December 26 through anuary 8 (closed Jan. 1), from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the old Boulevard Park School, located at S. 128th Street/20th Avenue S. (Please remove tinsel; no flocked trees, please.) 0 kik The holidays are coming— consider giving a gift to the environment Wrapping Gifts: ✓ Use brown paper grocery sacks, Sun- day comics, butcher paper, or old maps, posters and calendars. ✓ Decorate with colorful rubber stamps. ✓ Package in reusable, decorative tin canisters, hat boxes, or plastic con- tainers. ✓ To ship gifts, re -use packing peanuts, newspaper, shredded paper, or real popcorn (air -popped, no butter!). Personal Greetings: ✓ Save postage and paper with post- card -size greeting cards. ✓ Re -use greeting cards by cutting them into postcards or gift tags. Giving Gifts with Minimal Packaging: 1 Gift certificates, movie passes, con- cert tickets, and memberships. ✓ Live house plants and trees. ✓ A donation to a charitable organiza- tion in the gift recipient's name. ✓ Edibles such as preserves, cookies or cake. ✓ Your own gift certificate for a per- sonal favor, helping with a project, preparing a special meal, reading a story, or painting a room. ✓ Reusable lunch boxes and contain- ers, canvas grocery bags, cloth or gold-plated coffee filters and re- chargeable batteries. Social Events and Parties: ✓ Use cloth napkins and washable plates, cups and flatware, or wash and re -use plastics. ✓ Buy with waste reduction in mind. ✓ Purchase things that can be recycled. ✓ Shop with a large, reusable bag. ✓ Buy a live or quality reusable Christ- mas Tree. Want more information about recycling or composting in Tukwila? Call Rebecca Fox, Recycling Coordinator, at 431-3683. 11 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Phone: (206) 433-1800 Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8::30Am-5::OOPM TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Steve Mullet President 241-6454 Joyce Craft 242-9508 Dorothy De Rodas 767-3549 Joe H. Duffle (beeper #) 994-7229 Allan Ekberg 241-6904 Joan Hernandez 248-0260 Dennis Robertson 242-6373 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 Eamst, 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/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 Printed on recycled/recyclable paper using soy -based inks To help us correct addresses or eliminate duplicates, please call 433-1800. The EPA, lead, and your drinking water How safe is your drinking water? In order that high quality drinking water b delivered to your tap, the City of Tukwila is working with the Seattle Water Department and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to meet safe drinking water standards. In 1992, random sampling was done on several Tukwila area homes for lead and copper content. This random sampling revealed that none of the homes tested were found to be at risk for lead and copper levels. Since 1993 monthly monitoring of lead and copper has been performed in Tukwila on a routine basis. Additionally, the City of Tukwila will be installing more sampling stands on the water distribution system through 1995 to better protect the public health through routine monitoring. Under Federal law we are required to put a program in place to minimize lead in your drinking water. The United States Environmental Protection Agency requires the City of Tukwila to distribute public information about its lead reduction program. The City offers a free brochure which explains in greater detail: + Federal government program requirements, + the health effects of lead, + its presence in drinking water, and + the simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family by reducing your exposure to lead in drinking water. The brochure also provides a list of phone numbers you can call for safe drinkin6 water information, State -approved laboratories for having your water tested for lead, information on construction records regarding your home, and health effects of lead on you and your children. For a copy of the brochure, or if you have any further questions about what the City is doing to protect your drinking water, please call Pat Brodin at 433-0179 or Ted Freemire at 433-1860. CITY HALL HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Tukwila City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 24 Friday, November 25 Monday, December 26 and Monday, January 2 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