HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-09 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 14 No. 4How would YOU change
Highway 99? Come and tell us
at a "Vision Tukwila" meeting
As summer winds down (did it ever
wind up?), several opportunities will
arise for YOU to help make major deci-
sions facing the Tukwila community.
The Council Comer article on page 3
explains that we are planning the con-
^`~uction of a new community center.
SUR participation in site and design
selection will be critical to the project.
In late September, we will again launch
the Vision Tukwila process, focusing on
Pacific Highway South. Many of you
will recall that Highway 99 received a
good deal of discussion during the initial
Vision meetings. We are now ready to
continue the process, gathering your
ideas on design and types of land use
for the entire corridor.
To be sure that the decisions we make
reflect the community's thoughts and
visions, we need YOUR participation.
Please plan to join us September 22nd at
the Foster High School Commons to
discuss a big part of Tukwila's future.
Help shape the City's future!
"Vision Tukwila" Meeting
to discuss Highway 99
Wednesday, Sept. 22nd
7:00 p.m.
Foster High School Commons
S. 142nd Street & 42nd Avenue S.
A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community
VOLUME 14, NUMBER 4
SEPTEMBER 1993
Celebrating 14 years of
Sister Cities friendship
Tukwila welcomes
Japanese visitors
by Mayor Wally Rants
The anticipation and excitement
of hosting the visiting delegation
from our Sister City of Ikawa,
Japan has come and gone. To
those of you who housed the guests, and to those of you on the Sister Cities
Committee who worked so tirelessly and gave so much, a heartfelt "Thank You".
Fourteen years ago the cities of Tukwila and
Ikawa established a Sister City relationship
to improve the cultural understandings of
young people; that goal is still the same
today. Through education and travel we
understand differences and similarities.
Peace and prosperity will only be achieved
when there is this kind of understanding
between world peoples; when many people
take one small step, we will finally achieve
a world that understands each other.
Busload oflapanese students arrives from airport
Friendship Picnic at Tukwila Park
Mayor Uchida stayed at my home for four days. During this time his concern for the
young people he'd brought to the City was very evident — they should have the
opportunity to grow, to understand the similarities and the differences. He made a
very interesting observation at the airport on the day they left for their next stop in
Los Angeles. He said "You are leaving the City of Tukwila, where everyone has cared
for and protected you. You are now going to where you will have to rely on your
own personal abilities." This is an indication of the strong bond that has developed
between the cities. Through the many exchange visits, the citizens of both the
Tukwila and Ikawa have
been willing to entrust the
welfare of their children
to the kindness and hospi-
tality of others.
City of Tukwila officials
exchange gifts with
the Ikawa delegation
Tukwila
Tomorrow
Comprehensive Plan
Update — utilities
and environment
The Tukwila Tomorrow Committee, the 17 -member citizens com-
mittee charged with drafting the City's Comprehensive Plan, has
continued working through the summer and has completed several
elements of the Plan. They delved into the hidden world of why you
get water when you turn on the faucet and what happens when you
flush the toilet and how all the rain that falls from the infamous
northwest skies ends up where it does.
The Utilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan encompasses a
broad array of everyday services provided by public and private
companies: garbage, electricity, cellular phone, telephone, storm &
surface water, natural gas, as well as water and sewer.
Of the numerous services above, Tukwila only provides sewer and
water, and to about half of the properties within the city limits.
Confusion often arises because of the number of different companies
within the City with whom a property owner must coordinate. For
sewer and water, the Committee recommended consolidation into
one provider; possibly shared with adjacent cities. The question of
WHO should be the provider was left for future decision -makers.
Tukwila, and many of the surrounding water districts, purchase their
water from the City of Seattle. Seattle has no plans of expanding its
supply of water and instead, forecast that water for population
growth will come through conservation measures. To gain greater
control over the issue of water supply, the City will actively
participate in determining a regional solution to water supply.
Finally, although many properties currently use septic systems, the
City's policy would be to serve all properties with a sewer system.
The Natural Environment Elementwas a review for some com-
mittee members who worked on recent City Sensitive Area Regula-
tions. Administration of these regulations and continual improve-
ment in information on development impacts, has provided some
new ideas and direction.
The City will continue its policy of no net loss and actually focus on
creating and expanding wetlands and streams.
Stormwater run-off is often polluted and needs treatment. Utilizing
a wetland for natural treatment is a water quality solution.
To have an effective protection program, individuals, not just the
City, must understand and be responsible for them. Therefore, the
City will take a more active role in education and community
involvement on the functions of wetlands, streams, and other parts
of the natural environment.
For further information or copies of the reports call Moira Carr
Bradshaw, in the Dept. of Community Development, at 431-3651.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers, Tukwila City Hall — 8:00 p.m.
= September30th
Lowe Appeal
Applicant: Leroy C. Lowe
Description: Appeal of staff interpretation of steep slopes
Site Address: S. 160th & Slade Way
Kwan Dental Clinic
Applicant: Salmon Bay Design Group
Description: Design review of proposed dental clinic
Site Address: S. of Southcenter Blvd., 150' east of South -
center Blvd./Interurban Ave. intersection
= October 28th
First Interstate Bank
Applicant Tube Art
Description: Petition for special permission to increase
size of wall sign
343 Andover Park East
Site Address:
Kim Rezone
Applicant: Mark K. Kim & Soon S. Kim
Description: Petition for Comprehensive Plan Map
amendment/rezone of site from R-2 (resi-
dential) to C-2 (regional retail)
Site Address: 14404 Pacific Highway S.
= November 18th
Blue Star Motel
Applicant: Sean Park, Eddco Development
Description: Design Review for proposed 34 -unit wood
frame/3-story motel
Site Address: 14400 Pacific Highway S.
Becker Transfer
Applicant: Pac-Tech Engineering, Inc.
Description: Petition for Conditional Use Permit to con-
struct a parking lot for semi -truck trailer and
employee parking
Site Address: SW comer ofS 128th/E Marginal intersection
For further information on any of the above agenda items, call
the Dept. of Community Development at 431-3670
TUKWILA TOMORROW
Draft Comprehensive Plan Committee
Meetings held on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m., Minolta Bldg.,
(next to City Hall), Suite 100, 6300 Southcenter Blvd.
Upcoming areas of discussion:
Sept. 9 Residential area Oct. 28 ... Interurban/SC South
Sept. 16 Residential area Nov. 4 ....Urban Center
Sept. 23 Urban Center Nov. 11 .. Manufacture/Indn--
Sept 30 Transportation triaVAnnexation
Oct. 7 Transportation Nov. 18 .. Capital Facilities
Oct. 14 Highway 99 Nov. 25 .. Community
Oct. 21 Highway 99 Participation
For further information on any of the these agenda items,
please Moira Carr Bradshaw, Associate Planner, at 431-3651
2 THE HAZELNUT
Board looks to select
'man services for 1994
The Human Services Advisory Board is
busy working on recommendations for
the 1994 Human Services Program. This
year the City received requests for 32
programs representing 21 organizations.
Requests totaled almost $423,000 for
programs in the areas of youth and
family services, information and refer-
ral, victim assistance, senior support
services, emergency services, health care
and employment services.
The Board will make recommendations
to the Mayor's Office. Final funding
decisions will be made by the City
Council during the time that the 1994
City Budget is being discussed.
After contract awards are made, the
Office of Human Services will work
with each program to determine the
' rvices to be offered to Tukwila resi-
,1ts during 1994.
Mayor John W. Rants
and the Tukwila City Council
invite you to the dedication of the
George D. Long Maintenance Facility
Tuesday, September 14, 1993
at 3:00 p.m.
14000 Interurban Avenue
Tukwila, WA
Refreshments following dedication
For information, please call 433-1846
Library provides entertainment
for the preschool set
Come and enjoy Preschool Storytime
will be presented at Tukwila Library on
Thursdays, September 9 - October 28,
1993 at 10:30 a.m.
Tukwila Library
14475 59th S
244-5140
Preschool storytime includes a collec-
tion of story, puppets, fingerplays, songs,
etc. The program is about 30 minutes
for preschoolers, ages 3 and up.
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This summer the City Council has been
addressing the facility needs of the City.
The Allentown-Duwamish fire station
and the community center have the
most pressing problems. Both buildings
are near the end of their serviceable
lives. It is not considered cost effective
to remodel either building. Building a
new community center has been dis-
cussed many times in past years. Other
options have been considered but none
have received much support.
On August 23rd, the City Council
unanimously agreed the City should
proceed to plan to build a new com-
munity center and a new fire station.
Council also unanimously agreed to fund
these projects through councilmanic
bonds to be repaid through the general
fund over a twenty year period. No new
taxes will be needed. Interest rates are
very favorable at this time.
These projects are estimated to cost a
total of about $10 million. Later this fall
the City will hold public meetings to
review functional space plans for both
buildings, to consider the proposed sites
for each, and to comment on the pro-
posed funding mechanism for the
projects.
The Council has also been working with
the Mayors' office to develop a planning
process for the redevelopment of High-
way 99. Community meetings are be-
ing planned for this fall after the Tukwila
Tomorrow Committee has had an op-
portunity to address the Highway 99
element of the new Comprehensive Plan
it is drafting. Community input will
continue into 1994 on a wide range of
issues including design concepts for the
highway such as number of lanes, side-
walks, trees and undergrounding; zon-
ing changes to encourage greater or
lesser residential densities; ideas to en-
courage commercial redevelopment;
mass transit plans; putting a police facil-
ity along the highway; and other ideas
residents and businesses have to offer.
Please get involved and share your ideas.
Watch for notices of upcoming public
meetings. Regular Council meetings are
the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month
with Committee of the Whole (C.O.W.)
meetings the 2nd and 4th Mondays of
each month. Meetings begin at 7 p.m.
Remember to vote in General Election Tuesday, Nov. 2nd!
Election day is coming.
(Tukwila will hold no pri-
mary.) Filings for Tukwila
City Council positions are:
Position 1- Allan Ekberg
Position 2- Dorothy DeRodas, Timothy Dunn
Position 3 - Joe Duffle
Position 4 -Joyce Craft, Grant Neiss
Hurry for free deadbolts, smoke alarms and installation
This may be your last opportunity to get in on City -provided deadbolts and smoke
alarms. Community Development Block Grant funds make this opportunity
available to low/moderate income residents. Income requirements are as follows:
If your household
income is less than:
PERSONS PER HOUSEHOLD
1 2 3
$24,7001 $28,2001$31,750
$35,3001 $38,100 $40,9001 $43,750
6 7
If your family's size and income falls in the guidelines listed above, you are eligible.
Call Tukwila Police Officers Ted Rutt or Tom Kilburg at 433-1808 for information
on how to get your free alarm or deadbolt and have it professionally installed for free.
SEPTEMBER 1993 3
EMERGECY
PREPAREDESS
Workshops, Storage Areas and
Outdoors
Your basement or garage may have
flammable materials not found in other
parts of your home. Exercise fire safety
inside and out...
> If you keep gasoline on hand, store it
outside your home or in a detached
garage. Keep only small quantities,
in a laboratory -listed gas safety can.
> Always store paint and other flam-
mable liquids in their original labeled
containers with tight -fitting lids. Use
and store flammable liquids well away
from appliances, heaters, pilot lights,
cigarettes, and other sources of heat.
> Have your furnace checked every
year by a professional.
> Remove trash from your home. Don't
store anything near the furnace or
heater.
> Check to see if your roof is fire retar-
dant. If it's not slate or tile, the
roofing should be labeled "Class C".
> Never use gasoline on a grill fire.
Once the fire has started, use only
dry kindling to revive the flame — not
charcoal lighter fluid. Use grills only
outside of homes and porches, and
away from combustibles.
> Before starting your lawnmower,
snowblower or motorcycle, move it
away from gasoline fumes. Let the
motor cool before you refuel.
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Sleeping Areas
Most fire deaths occur in the home
between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., while
people are sleeping. So it is extremely
important to install smoke detectors and
to practice family escape drills. Remem-
ber these fire safety rules...
> Never smoke in bed.
> Install smoke detectors on every level
of your home (including the base-
ment) and especially outside every
sleeping area. Make sure everyone
can hear and recognize the detector's
sound.
> Test your detectors once a month
and replace the batteries if necessary.
> Plan and practice two escape routes
from each room. If one way out leads
through a window above the first
floor, make sure you have a way to
reach the ground safely.
• Make sure everyone in your family
knows the home escape plan, the
meeting place, and the 911 number,
to be called from a neighbor's phone.
Living and Family Rooms
Everyone in your home needs to be alert
for fire hazards. Here are fire safety
rules to follow...
> Use extreme caution with cigarettes!
Provide large, deep ashtrays for
smokers. Check for smoldering ciga-
rettes under couch/chair cushions
before going to bed or leaving home.
> Keep portable and space heaters at
least 3 feet away from anything that
can burn. Turn heaters off when you
go to bed or go out. Never leave chil-
dren alone in a room with a portable
heater or wood stove operating.
> Use only the correct fuel for heat:
aged wood in fireplaces and wood
stoves, and only kerosene in kero-
sene heaters. After cooling, refuel a
heater in a well -ventilated area.
> Keep lighters and matches up high,
preferably in a locked cabinet, where
children can't see or reach them.
> Provide space around TVs and ste-
reos to prevent overheating.
Kitchen
22% of all home fires start in the kitchen.
Stove burners and ovens can burn you
or start fires. Practice these safety tips:
> Never leave cooking unattended.
> Keep your stove and oven clean.
> Wear close -fit sleeves when cooking.
> Do not hang curtains or store things
over the stove.
> Turn pot handles inward so they
can't be knocked off the stove or
pulled down by small children.
> If a grease fire starts, carefully slide a
lid over the pan to smother the flames,
and turn off the burner. Never pour
water on a grease fire.
> Never leave pot holders on the stove.
OCTOBER IS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH
Be sure to stop by and visit the Tukwila Fire
Department's Fire Prevention booth at Southcenter
Mall, from October 6 through 9 during Fire Prevention
Week. There will be a lot of important fire safety and
local resource information available to everyone.
An Office of Human Services representative will also
be at the booth with information about the program,
community development projects, and local resources.
Applications for FREE smoke detectors and deadbolts,
available to low- and moderate -income Tukwila
residents, will be taken at the booth (see page 3).
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Many "Faces of Tukwila"
turn out for festival
Tukwila Days 1993 was a great success, and we
would like to thank everyone for participating and
helping with all the events.
The Community Festival/Arts Festival was held
for the second time at Foster High School. With
two stages of entertainment, 100 booths, youth
carnival and food, there were plenty of things for
the whole family to do. And, the most successful
feature of the Community Festival was that it
wasn't raining!!!
On the first weekend there were sporting events happening in our community. The
annual Softball and Tennis Tournaments went well with no rain -outs involved. The
tournaments involved 780 participants and spectators from around the state.
Basketball's finest were in-
volved in the 3 -on -3 Basket -
all Tournament held at
Crystal Springs on July 12th.
Seven teams played until one
team was crowned as
champion. Again, clear skies
prevailed over Tukwila.
The Senior Adult Picnic had
80 participants, but the rain
brought the picnic indoors.
The picnic was held at the
Tukwila Community Center,
with everyone enjoying the
Tukwilian hospitality.
Southcentral Pool held a free pool party for 100 residents Again, this could not
happen without the cooperation of King County Parks and Recreation. Thanks, King
County!!
The D.A.R.E. Dash and Golf Tour-
nament had a cloudy morning but
no rain! 320 participants from all
over the county enjoyed the fresh
air and freshly cut grass of Bicen-
tennial Park and Foster Golf Links.
SEPTEMBER 1993
If you have your 1994 calendar,
make sure you mark July 8 through
July 16 because we would love to
see you at Tukwila Days '94.
Men's Softball League
Congratulations to M.A. Segale, Inc.
and KXRX, champions of the American
and National League, respectively. M.A.
Segale's only loss of the season was to
Red Dot. Sure enough, these two faced
off in the Championship. M.A. Segale
proved to be too much to handle as they
cruised to victory. In the National
League, KXRX slipped into the playoffs
via the backdoor with an 8-8 record.
After losing their first playoff game to
Silver Dollar Saloon, KXRX stormed back
to win 4 straight games, including the
Championship re -match versus Silver
Dollar Saloon. Despite having over 40%
of the games rained out, the season was
well -played with a lot of fun, exciting
softball action. Congratulations to all
teams.
"American League"
Champions . M.A. Segale, Inc.
Runner -Up .. Red Dot
3rd Place .... Silver Dollar Bullets
4th Place .... Segale Business Park
"National League"
Champions .KXRX
Runner -Up .. Silver Dollar Saloon
3rd Place .... Tri-Star
4th Place .... Shakey's Specials
Co-Rec Softball League
Congratulations to the Wild West
McSluggers. The McSluggers,
comprised mostly of Tukwila Police
Officers, defeated "Everyone's Choice"
in an exciting championship game, 5-4,
to capture the 1993 title. NorMed
defeated Aero Rent-A-Car to claim third
place. Congratulations to all teams.
Sports Card Show
Bring a can of food to Tukwila Commu-
nity Center on Saturday, October 16th
between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and
witness some of the greats — Michael
Jordan, Larry Bird, Nolan Ryan, Reggie
Jackson — or at least their cards. This
show is a MUST for any sports card
enthusiast. Door prizes available.
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Second "Vision Tukwila" Fund
playground goes up
A group of concerned tenants at Pacific Court Apartments recently
realized their dream of a safe play area for their children. A new
playground was made possible through fund-raising by volunteers
and a grant from the City's "Vision Tukwila Neighborhood Fund".
Kudos go to all the tenants who got involved in the neighborhood
clean-ups and fund-
raising, and especially
to Bobby Malmoe,
Bunny Mason and all
the kids for working
so hard to get 40 yards
of wood shavings
spread in time for the
dedication ceremony!
This project was a part
of the City's continu-
ing commitment to a safe and drug-free community. We also strive
to work together for an improved quality of live through increased
safety, family support and stability, and group activities to reduce
crime.
Tom, Karen and the kids at dedication
Thanks and appreciation go to:
City of Tukwila:
John W Rants, Mayor • John McFarland, City Administrator • Bob
McQueen, Asst. Police Chief • Tom Kilburg, Crime Prevention/
D.A.R.E. Officer • Ted Rutt, D.A.R.E. Officer • Karen Wright, Human
Services Specialist
Pacific Court Apartments
All the children • Angela Keith • Gary Erickson • Bunny Mason •
Bobby Malmoe • Loretta Lynn • Noreen McGrath • David Grey • Jenny
Cho • Kun Lin Chen • and all the other volunteers
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Bobby Malmoe and youthful assistants
And
Foster -Tukwila
Presbyterian Church •
Sawdust Supply •
Young Life • Bernie &
Boys Live Butcher •
Gene & Karlyn
Ettrom • Lee's
Fence • Rainbow Deli
• Showcase Video
VISTA comes
to Tukwila
With recent annexations,
Tukwila's population has
grown quickly from 4,000
to almost 15,000, 60% of
whom are renters. Due
to the high turnover rate i.
in apartment complexes, some areas lack a "sense of
community". We are beginning a program to change
that and we need your involvement to make it a success.
Tukwila is committed to bring together portions of the
City to identify family and community support needs
and work together to make resources accessible.
Through these collaborations we expect to reduce
crime and increase community pride and ownership by
making available the needed support and stability.
VISTA volunteer chosen
VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) is a domestic
Peace Corps -type program that works to make positive
changes in communities such as ours. Tukwila resident
Patty Benjamin has been selected to serve as Tukwila's
VISTA volunteer for one year.
Working together to prevent crime
Patty joins forces with the Office of Human Services and
the Police Department to encourage renters, landlords,
businesses and social services to come together and help
each other improve Tukwila neighborhoods, prevent
drug abuse and other crimes, and offer each other
support through self-help networks.
An important part of this project is helping tenants and
landlords work together so that they can make positive
changes in their lives, improve their immediate living
environment, and help promote safety and stability for
their families. We will help people take a stand against
substance abuse and crime in their neighborhoods.
Volunteers are needed to make this project a success.
To get involved, call Patty Benjamin at 439-0337, (—
Karen Wright at 241-7199.
Tukwila Office of
Human Services
241-7144
Crisis Clinic
(24-hour line)
461-3222
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TUKWILA
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RECYCLING
REPORTER
Mark that calendar... the Wastemobile is coming to Tukwila!
Keep your home and environment safe. Bring old and unwanted household
hazardous waste products to King County's mobile collection site in Tukwila.
Bring:: Pesticides • Cleaning products • Oil -base paints ♦ Motor oil (or call
296-4692) ♦ Thinners and Solvents • Latex paint (try to use it up, give it away,
or dry it out instead) • Hobby chemicals
Don't bring: Wastes from business (call 296-3976 for business information)
• Explosives (call Bomb Squad, 911, as soon as possible to arrange disposal).
Location: Penney's Distribution Center, 17200 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila
Times: November 18, 19, 20; and December 2, 3, 4 and 9;
Thursdays & Fridays: Noon to 7PM; Saturdays: 10AM to 5PM
Keep products in original containers or label all products not in original containers.
Store them so they won't tip over or leak during transportation. Keep away from
children, pets, and passenger compartment of vehicle. Separate paint from other
materials. Handling hazardous materials requires care and time. To avoid delays,
come during weekday hours if possible.
"Green" Cleaning Kits will be available to Tukwila residents
Hazardous household cleaning products are turning
your home into a toxic storage site. The recipe to finding
safe, non-toxic cleaning alternatives can be found in
"Green Cleaning Kits" which will be available for $3.00.
Distributed (and subsidized) by the
Tukwila Recycling Program and the
Local Hazardous Waste Management
Plan, these kits are cute, handy
wooden totes chock-full of useful
household items: two pounds of bak-
ing soda; 8 oz. of liquid castile soap;
16 oz. of vinegar; recycled cloth dia-
per; washcloth; heavy duty scour pad; and a 16 oz. plastic spray bottle.
cards describe how to prepare safe, non-toxic cleaning solutions.
When you make your own environmentally safe cleaning solutions, you'll not only
keep your home safe from toxic cleaning products, you'll save money too. The
ingredients alone cost far more than $3.00 to buy!
Supplies are limited for this great value. Kits may be purchased October 4th - 8th
-'ily, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Tukwila Recycling Program in the Department
/Community Development, 6300 Southcenter Blvd. (Minolta building, next door
to City Hall). A sample kit will also be on display at the front counter of Tukwila City
Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard.
Spray
bottle Scrubber
Washcloth
b recycled
cloth diaper
Baking
.oda
Liquid Laminated
Castile soap recipe card
Vinegar
"Recipe"
Want more information about recycling in Tukwila?
Call Rebecca Fox, Recycling Coordinator, at 431-3683.
Major appliances can and
should be recycled
As of Sept. 1, 1993, the Bow Lake trans-
fer station and other sites operated by
King County Solid Waste Division will
no longer accept major appliances.
Banned items are washing machines,
dryers, stoves/ranges, trash compactors,
dishwashers, water heaters and furnaces.
Appliances that use chlorofluorocarbon
(CFC) coolant are already banned from
County disposal facilities. Those items
include refrigerators, freezers, air con-
ditioners, dehumidifiers, and heat pumps.
The disposal ban is being expanded
because major appliances are bulky items
that are easily recycled.
When you buy a new appliance, ask the
appliance retailer to take your old unit
for recycling. If your old appliance still
works, someone else can probably use
it. REUSE is the best form of recycling!
Take advantage of the Fall
Recycling and Clean-up Day
King County will hold a one -day recy-
cling/clean-up event for Tukwila, Bur-
ien and Normandy Park residents on:
SatuMay, September 18
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Foster High School
Residents may drop off hard -to -recycle
items including tires; auto batteries;
motor oil and filters; anti -freeze; bulky
yard waste; untreated wood; scrap metal;
usable household goods; reusable tex-
tiles; recyclable textiles; poly -coated
paper board; and major appliances. There
will be a charge of $15 to $20 to dispose
of refrigerators and freezers, but all other
items will be taken free of charge.
This will be the only clean-up in Tukwila
for the rest of 1993, so plan to take
advantage of this opportunity to clear
out your basement and recycle at the
same time.
King County will mail flyers with full
details directly to all Tukwila residents.
SEPTEMBER 1993 7
CITY DIRECTORY
TUKWILA CITY HALL
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Phone: (206) 433-1800
Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8:30Am -5:00pm
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
Witschger, Director433-1831
City Clerk's Office 433-1800
Municipal Court 433-1840
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City Job Line 433-1828
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TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER
4101 South 131st Street
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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
Tukwila welcomes
Japanese visitors
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I encourage the citizens of this city to
become involved in the Sister City pro-
gram. There will b e an exchange visit of
Tukwila to Ikawa in the future. I hope
that all of you will give consideration
and thought to the personal values and
benefits gained through experiencing
this kind of relationship. The City can
be very proud of its commitment to the
principles of the Sister City program.
Next spring, as you drive by City Hall,
keep an eye out for a tall pole with four
large carp kites flying from Ikawa Park.
These gifts, presented to Tukwila by the
citizens of Ikawa, signify strength and
unity for young people. We will display
them proudly.
Id
John W Rants, Mayor
Students, souvenirs in hand, board buses
to start their long return trip home
Farewell Party Address
Given August 3, 1993
in Tukwila, WA
by Fumi Nakataki, 9th Grade
from Ikawa Junior High School
Citizens of Tukwila, members of the
Sister City Committee, and all the
host families who have made our stay
so enjoyable.
We have deeply appreciated the won-
derful way you have treated us. We
will always remember your warm
kindness and will always have happy
memories of our time in Tukwila.
Personally, Ifeel very close to Tukwila
because my father whose name is
Taki has been here six times. Now 1
can well understand all the charming
things he told me about Tukwila and
thanks to this great experience 1 can
take away my own fond memories.
All of us look forward to returning
here and meeting all the friends we
have made. In the meantime, we
hope that we can keep in close con-
tact with you.
Please remember that you will always
be very welcome in Ikawa.
Thank you very much for everything.
Good-bye.
THE HAZELNUT
City of Tukwila
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