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Home My WebLink About1994-10 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 15 No. 5THE HAZELNUT A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community VOLUME 15, NUMBER 5 OCTOBER 1994 a fr c ti e walla lf Vision Tukwila '94 — Tell us what we can do for you Vision If you have any questions about Vision Tukwila, please call Rhonda Berry at 433-1851. Vision Tukwila gives you the opportunity to take part in City government by bringing elected officials and City staff to your neighborhood, to discuss the things that are important to you. If you want to know what going on with Community -oriented policing, Tukwila Pond Park or the City's Comprehensive Plan, or how to file a code enforcement complaint, then a Vision Tukwila get-together is where you should be. Meetings will be held at five locations throughout the City, and you are welcome to attend any one or all of the meetings. Mayor Wally Rants looks forward to hearing what's on the minds of the citizens, and then doing what it takes to improve Tukwila's livability. "Initiatives like community -oriented policing and Tukwila Pond Park will go a long way toward enhancing our community," says Rants. Meeting dates, times and locations are shown inside. Dear-&iekds: Vision TuletviP,a is tike process ob- bringing aity government out into tike Qoea2 commwities – -ok your convewience – to Rear your touts about nkat eve can do to ri.alee Qiviwg in Tuleu,i o better fro you. Inside, eve Qist some questions tRat our City depaktme &ts are bkequentey asleed. }lnd I'msuke you Rave questions ob- your ourn Kot sRotvn Rene. lRe(Vision Tuleniib meet iKg in your neigkboLRood U)iQe give you an opportunity to sit down and tate One - ow -one tvitR obtieiaes j-rom GQe ojy tike City depaktmeats. 5o1,t Qistening to you tRis past year, I leKote you Rave concernsa/nd questions tRat tee can r f aKsteeor 4 you. o U)iQe tike setee.r peau a�b-eCt m -%Rae? t is 0iomrilunit9- 01tieKted PoQiciKg, OKI tekat leiR it do fro meg aan I get a stke.e±Qic t put ilk brunt ofy my Rouse? I Rope tRis edition o- tike t azePnut teiR spank youk iwtenest and raise some iuestions, and tRat tee'QQ see you at tike community meeting iw youk naigRbodRood to give you tike answers you're Qooleing fro&. b-undamentae kespoKsibieity ob- aity govaknment is service tRat kesponds to tike needs O- ouk kesideats. Cometaele to us at youk Comlvtunity meeting and Qat us lenout ROU) eve can improve tRat service. yy�� Jokn " /aeey" Kawts, Mayok What is Vision Tukwila? It's direct citizen feedback to local government, through gettogethers held in Tukwila neighborhoods, inviting people to come get their questions answered by City staff, and to let the Cityknow what they think is Important and what Tuk- wila can do to make them happier community members. Look inside for the Vision Tukwila meeting schedule! 2 Come get answers to your questions... aOlvtxt.uKit9-01Liatte.d PoQint9 — • cWR.at's so dib-f-eneitt about cowixtukity-oriekted poP,icikg? • cWiU I see mate police ik wtg keigRbo i(ood? cwakikg? • %/Rat do I Rove to do to wtate a. 0.P. wonle? • VR9 cak't tRe police do it o l tRewtse2ves? A nine -member "Community -Oriented Policing" Citizens Advisory Board has been formed to advise the Chief of Police, the Mayor, and City Council regarding all aspects of public safety, on behalf of Tukwila's schools, businesses and residents. Meeting since August, they have been reviewing background information on crime, police operations, public service pro- grams, and the philosophy of Community -oriented policing. Now, they'd like to hear from you. Members of the COP advisory board, as well as representatives from the Police Department, will be at these meetings to meet you. In order to best represent your concerns and priorities, we need to hear from you. — • Tuln2WRuriQa PoiPaidete iS it, akywa j ? • CWRek wiN it be eowtpQeted? • c1WWRat tug tRene be fron sae Cud wty b-awtiQy to do due? 33(55 Tu{2uriQa's Cowtpnelemsiue Rapt — • (Am tiro tRe peak become Qaie? • %/Rat 1,10, kappa to wty keigRbotRood ila tRe frutune? • %WR.at is beikg peakked -on dHl igPway 99? The Comprehensive Plan is a guide for the community's future — like a road map. The Tukwila Planning Commission recently held a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan; over 70 people participated. In the months of October, November and December, the Planning Commission will review the public comments and make their recom- mendation to the City Council. St mtS S 1St 51165t 116 Tke Aga& • Coffee, tea, cookies – meet your neighbors • Break into small groups to discuss your issues of interest. • Reconvene, compare and summarize. ...at one of these upcoming meetings! • S'110 Slue • rnr t� • • Tuesday, October 25 Fellowship Bible Church of Riverton Heights 7:00 PM Fellowship Hall - 15880 Military Road S. Showalter Middle School Cafeteria 4628 S. 144th Street Wednesday, October 26 7:00 PM Tuesday, November 1 12:00 NOON Tuesday, November 1 7:00 PM Wednesday, November 2 •� 7:00 PM Se.uren Rog/owl. — • cNow mid wiu it Cost b -on wty Qot? • cWRet too tRe sewers be CokStnuCted? • (Nov are tRe costs paid? • cWRo CokkeCtS wty Rouse to tRe sewer? 160 St 5f s y There are seven residential areas and two commercial areas within Tukwila City limits that do not have sewers. The City Council Utilities Committee and City administration are finalizing a sewer design plan and construction policies. Take this opportunity to talk to Public Works staff about this issue and about other major improvement projects. St a. THE HAZELNUT OCTOBER 1994 ce06 lir NC Machinery Auditorium 17025 West Valley Highway Foster/Tukwila Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall - 14401 -56th Avenue South Tukwila Community Center 4101 South 131st Street Code 214.fronCewLe.ttt Issues — • .plow wtaky pc • "Do I Rave to • 4,loto lokg d • 94.9 awt I be Your neighborhood s that lives there. matters brought to th housing inadequacie businesses. As a Tuk to feel good ab do t-beQ2ied pigs eak I raise`? put up teateawty keigRbon's juk129 Cans? it tal2e to get SowtetRikg duke? lit pic{?ed o ? hould be a source of pride for you and everyone The Code Enforcement Division investigates eir attention, such as debris in yards, junk cars, s, animal violations or the operation of home ukwila resident or businessperson, you have the Alt the areas that surround you. 3 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Phone: (206) 433-1800 Hours.: Mon. thru Fri., 8::30Am-5::00pm TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Steve Mu114 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 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 Printed on recycled/recyclable paper using soy -based inks Aso OK t f.e. adeAkdan Recycle Week '94 - October 17th to 23rd The theme of this third annual statewide event is "It starts with Prevention." And it may sound odd, but recycling really does start with prevention. What we buy is as important as how we dispose of it. Before you shop, ask yourself some simple questions like "Do I need this?" "Is it reusable?" "What would happen if this got into my drinking water?" and "Is it made from recycled materials?" Washingtonians are great recyclers — over 35% of our waste is recycled. The State legislature has set a recycling goal of 50% by 1995. Reaching this goal will take the help of every citizen. The Tukwila City Hall lobby will feature a display of materials with recycled content October 6-20. We also have special information about activities for schools, PTAs, Boy & Girl Scouts, Camp Fire, 4-H clubs, YMCAs and libraries. New this year is the "family contract", wherein families can pledge to participate in waste reduction and recycling activities during this week. Families who send in contracts will be entered in a drawing to win a canvas tote bag. Certificates and magnets will also be awarded by the Washington Department of Ecology for participation. For information about Recycle Week '94 or to get a family contract, call Rebecca Fox at 431-3683, or Sheila Hosner of the DOE at 649-7250. Yes, it's Halloween Carnival time again! Friday, October 28th 700 to 9:00p.m. Tukwila Community Center 4101 South 131st Street Cost Can of food or 500 (proceeds donated to local food bank) This popular Tukwila Parks & Recreation event is back with new games, prizes, refreshments and lots of fun. Game booths are open to kids in pre-school up to grade 6. Dress up in your favorite costume for our contest. Parents must accompany their children. Speak out on the future of fireworks in Tukwila The Tukwila City Council wants to hear your opinion regarding a total ban of fire- works within the City limits. You're invited to attend a PUBLIC HEARING Monday— October 24, 1994 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at Tukwila City Hall 6200 Southcenter Blvd. 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 PMD TUKWILA, WA PERMIT NO. 12698 To help us correct addresses or eliminate duplicates, please call 433-1800.