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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-04 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 16 No. 2THE HAZELNUT A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community VOLUME 16, NUMBER 2 APRIL 1995 Check out these opportunities to make your home and our community cleaner - and greener! We're making Tukwila a place for Neighborhood Pride 1►,oj4 the 4yor< s Desk As part of a major neighborhood revitalization effort, I have asked the Council to appropriate the necessary funds for a community clean-up. The livability of our City can be enhanced with the removal of debris from our front yards — refrigerators, junk automobiles, the kinds of items that find their way into our lives and must be disposed of periodically. The clean-up will provide an opportunity for neighborhoods to work together in an effort that will benefit the quality of life for Tukwila residents. "Neighborhood Pride" is our term for this clean-up campaign, which offers several different programs. Hopefully everyone will find something beneficial to help them beautify their surroundings. The City Council and I look forward to a cleaner and greener Tukwila in the months ahead. Let's work together to improve our City. ze,/ John W Rants, Mayor Disposal Passes for City Residents Special Recycling Collection Day Assistance with Loading & Hauling Hazardous Wastemobile Junk Car Amnesty Period Special Purchase Compost Bins Look inside for information about: • Neighborhood Pride — a guide to clean-up programs that can help all of us make our City a nicer place to live • Pacific Highway South — A public meeting about these "Neighborhood Crossroads" • Residential Revitalization — The City Council explores ways to improve the livability of our community Neighborhood Pride Gilide Take advantage of these special programs — for a cleaner home, a nicer neighborhood Free Disposal Pass for City Residents Transfer station passes will be available at Tukwila City Hall April 10 through 28, from 8:30 to 5:00 Monday through Friday. Residents may claim one pass per household, with proof of residence and the coupon from the back page of this newsletter. Take your non -recyclable items to the Bow Lake Transfer Station, South 188th and I-5, April 15through 29, between the hours of 8:00 and 5:30. Special Recycling Collection Day Tukwila will hold a special Recycling Collection Day on Saturday, April 1 5 only, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Foster High School, located at South 144th & 42nd Avenue South. City residents may drop off hard -to recycle items, including: • Vehicle batteries • Tires • Uncontaminated petroleum-based products and filters • Textiles and reusable household goods • Appliances and scrap metal • Unpainted scrap wood • Refrigerators/freezers • Bulky yard waste • Compostable yard waste (grass clippings, leaves, soft non -woody cuttings from plants or shrubs) Please do not bring blackberries or ivy with woody stalks, thorny vines, juniper, rocks or dirt in the yard waste. Woody yard waste will be chipped at this event and will be made available to participants. There will be a charge of $15 to $20 to dispose of refrigerators, but all other items will be taken free of charge. Households will receive a special mailer with detailed infor- mation about the April 15th event in the coming weeks. a Loading/Hauling Assistance 2 Volunteer labor from Showalter and Foster students for loading and hauling items to the transfer station April 15-29, or to the April 15th Special Recycling event, is available to senior citizens and disabled citizens. Please call Karen Wright, Tukwila Office of Human Services, at 241-7199, to make arrangements. Compost Bins Available Composting lets you enjoy the benefits of your recycling efforts! The City will pro- vide reduced -price compost bins to the first 300 customers at the Special Recy- cling Collection event on April 15 only. Please see related articles on page 7. Junk Car Amnesty Period Here's your chance to get rid of the car hulk that's been lurking in your yard for as long as you can remember. Through special agreements, the City has made arrangements for junk vehicles in Tukwila to be picked up at no charge to property owners. Please call Budget Auto Wrecking at 244-4314, Royal Auto Hauling at 762-5325, or the Tukwila Mayor's Office at 433- 1851 for more information about this program. All Code Enforcement activity related to junk vehicles will be suspended through the month of May, in order to give property owners and the haulers sufficient time to take advantage of this offer. However, beginning June 1, 1995, junk vehicle codes will be stringently enforced. Need to get rid of a car you don't have the title to? Contact the Code Enforcement Office at 431-3682 to get a "Junk Vehicle Verification, Notification and Affidavit" form. Hazardous Wastemobile The April 15th Special Recycling event will not be accepting: • Cleaning products • Household chemicals • Pesticides • Solvent and thinners • Paint • Window glass • Garbage • Concrete • Painted wood • Plastic pools, hoses or toys BUT... You can gather up these difficult disposables and take advantage of FREE disposal with the King County Hazardous Wastemobile which will be located in Tukwila at the J.C. Penney Distribution Center, one half mile south of Strander Boulevard on Southcenter Parkway at the following times: Thursday May 11 Noon to 7 PM Friday May 12 Noon to 7 PM Saturday May 13 10 AM to 5 PM Thursday May 18 Noon to 7 PM Friday May 19 Noon to 7 PM Saturday May 20 10 AM to 5 PM For more information, call the King County Health Depart- ment Hazards Line at 296-4692. THE HAZELNUT Ncilic igltway oktlh N I:IC-I.113oIu-.0 ..J C►ItvssitoAI)s The revitalization of Pacific High- way is a priority for the City. The major issues of crime and safety in this area were identified by you, the community, during Vision Tukwila meetings. Heavy police emphasis has been the City's immediate response but other efforts are also underway: What's happening? + A community policing focus has started along the corridor in two apartment complexes that are the greatest challenge to public safety. + A Teen Center site within the corridor is being sought. + A 99 Task Force, made up of community members and business owners along the corridor, is meeting to facilitate community input into projects for the Highway's revitaliza- tion, such as: A design study for improving the highway that will determine how to manage congestion, to increase safety, and to beauty the street. An economic report that provides property owners and community members with an economic profile of the market area and an analysis that addresses the potential of this area. Design guidelines and regulatory recommendations for the design of new developments and signage to meet community goals and policies for the corridor. Financing options to pay for recommended physical improvements and other recommended programs and services. What's next? Big changes are coming to Highway 99. The City, Regional Transit Agency and State are studying the options now. Our goal is to revitalize the highway corridor and its surrounding neighborhoods. Come to a meeting to: + Learn what's in store for the area's business and residential districts: What is the business trade area of the corridor's businesses? How much can it grow in 20 years? What opportunities and constraints exist for the High- way 99 area? What is the area's short-term and long-term develop- ment potential? + Learn how street design affects congestion, land use, and safety. + Discuss the range and scope of preferred street improve- ments. QUESTION: How can a community design a street that meets the needs of local residents, businesses and the region? ANSWER: Only with the community's involvement! Let's talk about Highway 99 together. COME TO A PUBLIC MEETING WHEN: Tuesday, April 25, 1995 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Foster High School Commons South 144th & 42nd Avenue South Questions or comments, please call Moira Carr Bradshaw or Diana Painter, Project Managers, Tukwila Department of Community Development at 431-3670. Cities in Schools provides support for youth South Central Schools was the second local school district to establish a Cities in Schools program, a non-profit organization devoted to supporting students and preventing school drop- ^ ts. Supported by the Washington State Cities in Schools .1gram, plus local corporations such as Boeing and Costco, the program promotes educational success by offering school - site coordination of social, health and volunteer support services to students and their families. The City of Tukwila has been a strong and active participant in this effort. Business partnerships are key to the Tukwila's CIS success; employees from the Bon Marche, Port of Seattle and Price Costco have provided support to the program itself as well as to individual schools and children, through tutoring, back -to - school supplies, job shadowing, etc. Currently, CIS is seeking financial support to continue the program coordination, as well as interested businesses and employees who could give an hour a week to tutor students. For more information about South Central Cities in Schools, call Susie Bridges Weber or Brent Youngren at 248-7598. APRIL 1995 3 tultwIdlt Pato 414Amiw Atee,7ecs.eutioK /dept. ieee, Act it*rN`� N it ee%. r . Adult Softball Leagues want you to pitch in The 1995 Slow -Pitch seasons are quickly approaching for the Men's and Co-Rec (men and women) leagues. The Men's league begins play in mid-May at Fort Dent Park. The Co-Rec league begins in late May at Foster Memorial Park. If you're a free agent interested in playing, or if you'd like more information, please call 243-5198. Gentlemen, start your endives... it's pea patch season! Applications are now being accepted for the 1995 Pea Patch program. The patch has been relocated to the Codiga Farm site on 50th Place South. Our gardening season begins April 1st and ends October 31st. Fees vary according to the square footage of garden area desired. Applications are available at the Tukwila Commu- nity Center or by calling 243-5198. You may be eligible for cable television discount Senior citizens and disabled persons living in the City of Tukwila who subscribe to TCI Cablevision may be eligible for a 30% discount from basic, expanded basic and installation charges. Are you over the age of 62, or permanently disabled? Do you live within the city limits of Tukwila? If so, please call 833-8380 to see if you meet the income limits. We will be happy to certify you for your discount immediately if you qualify. This discount is a result of the recent Franchise Agreement reached between the City of Tukwila and TCI Seattle, Inc. Sewer construction work continues through winter Minkler Boulevard sanitary sewer work has been continuing this winter, despite very difficult working conditions. The ten- to sixteen -foot deep sewer line has crossed through a wide range of peat, clay, high water table and some good soils. The sewer line will be completed by April. The new roadway between Southcenter Parkway and Andover Park West will be completed, including installation of two new traffic signals, by this summer. 4 Sack Lunch program returns Who says there's no free lunch? Jr Tukwila this summer there will be if you are 18 years of age or less! The Summer Sack Lunch Program will return to pro- vide free lunches during summer vaca- tion. Last year we served about 4,300 meals; this year we hope to furnish more than 10,000 meals. Lunch will be served in conjunction with the Parks & Recreation Department's Playground Program (2 sites per day). This year we'll also serve lunch at the Community Center daily. Information will be sent home with all South Central School District children in May. Anyone who lives in the Highline District or who wants more information may call Karen at 241-7199. Ideas wanted for community service project The City of Tukwila has joined force - with Foster High School to develop . community service program that pro- vides students (and others) the opportu- nity to give something back to their community by lending a hand. We are currently developing a database that will match potential projects with the skills and interests of students. In the near future we can help get both parties involved. If you have a project idea — or want to volunteer — call Karen Wright at 241-7199. Support for victims available Victims of sexual assault, their families and friends can receive support and information by calling the 24-hour crisis line operated by King County Sexual Assault Resource Center. Other services for victims are also available. King County Sexual Assault Resource Center also offers professional training ar consultation. Services are funded in' part by the City of Tukwila. 24-hour crisis line _1-800-825-7273 Business line (M -F, 9-5) ...226-5062 THE HAZELNUT Inside... a chance to tell the City Council what YOU think! What is it? What does it mean to you? It means many things to different people. It could mean more attractive neighborhoods, residential street improvements, sidewalks and undergrounding of utilities. It could mean bringing new vitality and life to old neighborhoods, getting rid of junk cars and garbage, or having stricter code enforcement. It could mean safer streets or more secure neighborhoods with increased residential patrols and fewer dogs running loose. Whatever it means to you, during the next month, the City Council hopes to define the term and set some long-term and short-term goals toward accomplishing residential revitalization in Tukwila over the next several years. With this enormous task in mind, we are asking for citizen input, starting with the enclosed questionnaire and continuing at each Council meeting where time will be set aside on the agenda to allow for discussion and additional citizen comments on this issue. If you have ideas and suggestions, we want to hear from you. The concept of neighborhood revitalization began late last year during discussions on the 1995 budget and continued at the Council's retreat in January. The implementation of any residential revitalization plans mean we'll need to adjust the budget in order to implement them. Therefore, we'll have to make tough decisions about where we spend the City's money. Citizen input will be valuable in helping determine these priorities. The City's comprehensive plan (which tells where and what kinds of development can occur) is currently being updated. We also have plans to improve the Highway 99 corridor. These plans also become important parts of the revitalization effort. The Mayor and City Administrator have convened a focus group of department heads to begin to help us work through this process. We're beginning this journey in an attempt to bring more stability and hope to our residential neighborhoods. Come and share the voyage with us. We welcome your participation and value your opinions throughout the revitalization process. TO: Residents of Tukwila FROM: The Tukwila City Council SUBJECT: Residential Revitalization Questionnaire In 1995 we are concerning ourselves with strengthening City neighborhoods. We want to know how our citizens view their quality of life here in Tukwila. To evaluate what makes our neighborhoods livable, the "Residential Revitalization" program needs input from you! Some neighborhoods in the City are healthy and vibrant, with stable residents who have lived here for some time. Other neighborhoods embody short-term residents who don't necessarily feel connected to their neighborhood or city. Your feelings about your neighborhood can be affected by its physical character. Many Tukwila streets have adequate water, sewer, street lights, streets and undergrounded power. But other areas have some catching up to do to stay appealing to those who live or who move there. Many areas of the City stay vigorous with positive attributes, such as strong neighborhood connections or feelings of community. But these can become diluted with such things as noise, run-down housing or crime. The Council and Mayor have set a goal of making sure the entire city will attract people who want to live here and become members of our community. To do that, they are looking at a range of possible actions: improving how people's front yards look, the number of police response calls, putting sewers into unsewered areas. Maybe nothing is needed in your neighborhood, or maybe a good number of improvements are needed. The City Council is asking for your thoughts about how you think your neighborhood is doing, and what the City might do to help. Please help us by taking a few minutes to fill out this questionnaire. Be honest! Don't tell us what you think we're looking for, tell us what you think. Your views and opinions will help shape our "Residential Revitalization" actions. And if you have more to say, please do! Use our new 24-hour voice mail message line — 431-3652— to share your thoughts and concerns with the City Council. When you're finished with the questionnaire, carefully tear the page out of the Hazelnut, fold it on the dotted line (address side out), tape it closed, and drop it in the mail. The postage is on us! Thank you for your help. Qe8idential Qevi talization Ouetionnaire The City Council is giving residential revitalization a top priority on their agenda and would like to hear from citizens who are interested in contributing information, ideas and concerns for consideration. As the Council begins to deliberate this topic, they would appreciate YOUR feedback on the following questions. (Check all answers that apply.) 1. Do you live or work in Tukwila? - Live iI Work IT Both 2. What brought you to Tukwila? Employment Housing 11 Location Family - Schools i Other: 3. Which neighborhood do you live in? 4. What do you like about Tukwila? . Parks -i Schools -: My neighborhood The people - Shopping - Low taxes r 12 Other: 5. What don't you like about Tukwila? 6. What would you like changed? 7. How would you recommend we improve it? 8. Do you plan to remain in Tukwila Remain Relocate Don't know or relocate? Reason for staying or relocating: 9. Would you recommend that your Yes No best friend move to Tukwila? Why or why not? 10. It would be helpful for the City Council to know about you: Single Couple - Have child(ren) Senior adult(s) Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We'll read every response we get. If you would like someone to contact you, please provide your name, address and telephone number. Any additional messages can be left on the City Council's voice mail. Call 431-3652 any time to leave a message or comment. Please tear out this page, fold it in half and TAPE it closed, with City Hall's address showing. Drop it into the mail. Postage will be paid by the City. BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO 85448 TUKWILA WA POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE CITY OF TUKWILA 6200 SOUTHCENTER BLVD TUKWILA WA 98188-9936 IIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES Residential Revitalization Fold along this line Seal with TAPE on this edge State Jaycees honor Tukwila officer "i February 18 the Washington State Junior Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Outstand- ing Young Citizens of Washington banquet in Wenatchee. Among the seven honorees recog- nized as exemplifying the State's best for service to their community was Officer Ted Rutt of the Tukwila Police Department. Ted's nomination was submitted by the Tukwila Jaycees for his achievements in the City's D.A.R.E., G.R.E.A.T. and police explorer programs. The Jaycees OYC program, started in 1930, judges nominees on the basis of their achieve- ment or contribution to the State — for ex- ample, in the areas of community contribu- tions, academic leadership or accomplishments, athletic achievements, politics or government ser- vice. Officer Rutt's work and dedication honors both him and our community. Officer Rua with Showalter student Megan Court at recent DARE graduation ceremony. Tukwila Police keep City clear of illegally parked vehicles Tukwila's Police Department Traffic Unit often receives calls with questions or mplaints about parked vehicles. You may have noticed that the City does not have many junk vehicles parked on the street or in a right-of-way. Tukwila has an ordinance that prohibits the parking of vehicles with expired license plates on City streets or rights- of-way (10 feet in from the edge of the roadway) over 72 hours. This keeps people from storing and/or abandoning their vehicles on City streets. When receiving a complaint about a possible abandoned vehicle, police mark the tires and windshield with an orange marker and place a 72 -hour courtesy impound notice on the vehicle. If it has expired plates, a $66 traffic infraction is issued to the registered owner. During the 72 -hour period, police try to contact the registered owner and advise them to move the vehicle off of the street. If the registered owner cannot be found and the vehicle has not been moved within 72 hours, the vehicle is impounded for safekeeping at the registered owner's expense. Three traffic officers and one traffic sergeant help patrol the streets of Tukwila. They are also kept busy handling accidents and traffic enforce- ment, and would appreciate your help. If you think you have an abandoned vehicle in your neighborhood (one that has been parked over 72 hours), please feel free to call the Traffic Unit (433-1808, Monday through Friday 9:30 am to 6:00 pm), or call 911 and advise a dispatcher. Tukwila's Traffic Unit also encourages you to call with ^y other traffic complaint that you might have; we'll be ad to discuss the problem with you and help you in any way we can. So, the next time you see a vehicle with orange marking on the windows in Tukwila, it's the Tukwila Police Department trying to keep our neighbor- hoods clear of abandoned and unsafe vehicles. On patrol in Tukwila: Police get closer to community Both citizen and police involvement is needed in a community to make a difference. In order to improve per- sonal contact between the Tukwila Police Department and the commu- nity, two new programs have been put into place. Adopt -an -officer Officers are currently assigned to each local school and many apartment complexes. The advantages are that citizens and students have an oppor- tunity to recognize and identify one- on-one with Tukwila officers, and the officers also have more personal interaction with citizens. Assigned Districts Officers are assigned to patrol dis- tricts for extended periods. When working in a certain area of the City over a period of time, officers become familiar with — and can focus on— the problems of that area. Officers also become more familiar with you — the residents and business persons of Tukwila. The resulting improved communication is very helpful. Do you know who the assigned offic- ers are in your neighborhood? If you would like to know more, please call the Tukwila Police Department (433- 1808) and ask to speak with the Patrol Supervisor. APRIL 1995 5 J4Jk6t s 11et4) its jhffis6N Sew►ices Tukwila project provides VISTA success stories February 28th marked the end of one VISTA project, and a day to thank Vol- unteer in Service to America Patty Benjamin for her outstanding work. Patty dedicated 18 months of service to the citizens of Tukwila, serving as a true catalyst to change, helping promote neighborhood stability, and empower- ing citizens to improve the quality of their neighborhoods and lives. Some said it would be a wasted effort — that people didn't care enough to get involved. Well, people did care and they did get involved. When the folks at Hillcrest Apartments learned about an elderly man who was robbed of all his savings, they rallied together to get fur- nishings for his apartment. When some- one complained that attendance at the Apartment Managers Network was low one month, manager K.C. Dever got on the phone and convinced other manag- ers to come to the next meeting. When a stressed. and depressed parent didn't have the self-esteem or energy to get help, Patty lent a friendly ear and helped that parent realize her strengths and abilities. That parent now mentors other parents. Change takes time and teamwork. Patty, City staff members, and the community worked together to make Tukwila a better place to live. We still have more work ahead of us, but take a look at some of the highlights that Patty helped accomplish in only 18 months: • Conducted a survey of apartment tenants and managers to identify their particular issues and needs. Lack of Office of Human Services 241-7144 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 461-3222 6 transportation and child care were the top barriers identified that pre- vented people from accessing com- munity resources. • If people can't access resources, bring the resources to them! Patty helped identify resource materials and social and health service agencies that can be used on-site at complexes. • Implemented Safe Saturdays, Com- munity Councils, Family Field Day, and the Summer Sack Lunch Pro- gram during the Summer of Safety. • Created a "welcome wagon" kit for new apartment managers. When- ever possible, new managers receive a personal orientation to the City by a team from Police, Human Services and VISTA. • Developed the Family Life Series with the King County Library System. Four community -identified workshops were offered on issues ranging from managing conflict with children to gangs, guns, and violence. • Received a grant worth $4,200 for 46 substance abuse prevention workshops held on-site at several apartment complexes. • Received a grant worth $20,500 to sponsor the Summer Sack Lunch Program, providing 4,294 free lunches to Tukwila children; and • Helped advocate the donation of an apartment unit which is being con- verted to a community room at Hampton Heights Apartments. In her final project report, Patty says, "With all the outreach efforts into the community, you have proven to me, as well as to others, that this is a city that really cares about its residents." Thanks, Patty, we truly do care. And thanks for laying the foundation for a community that "gets things done!" You will always be remembered as the pioneer of Tukwila's VISTA program. And VISTA lives on Tukwila has been awarded two new VISTA positions. On March 6, Jennifer Davis joined the Office of Human Ser- vices and Police Department to con- tinue the community building efforts with apartment managers and tenants. Kym Fischl joined the Parks and Recre- ation Department to help develop and implement activities and programs for teens. Look for Jennifer and Kym in the VISTA -mobiles and give a wave! For more information, call VISTA super- visor Karen Wright at 241-7199. VISTA past and present (left to right): Kym Fischl, Patty Benjamin, Jennifer Davis Reaching out to City youth As part of the City's effort to increase services and support to its youth, Tuk- wila is using Block Grant money to support a teen outreach worker. We welcome Bob Gulling in this position, who served Tukwila before as one of our Summer of Safety VISTA volunteers Bob will research, implement and ar- range for teen programs, working within the Parks and Recreation program along with the teen programmer, youth staff and Human Services office. THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA RECYCLING REPORTER Colspo%thsq s tise tki&ig how %pi&sq! Compost Bins Offered at April 15th Recycling Event To get you started with composting, the Tukwila Recycling Program will offer a limited supply of compost bins to its residents at the greatly reduced price of $10. These high-quality, easy-to-use bins have a large capacity of 21 cubic feet, and are made entirely from recycled materials. We will also have written materials available on composting, and hope to provide basic instruction on composting techniques. Remember, we have a limited number of bins, so one bin per household, please, and only while supplies last! (Cash sales only) 1995 Spring Composting Question and Answer Sessions resented by King County Master Recycler Composter Volunteers Learn tips for creating great compost from King County's Master Recycler Com - poster volunteers (MRC's) by attending FREE home composting question -and - answer sessions at local nurseries. You'll receive information on siting and using a compost bin, using your compost in your lawn and garden, and mulching your yard waste and composting food and pet waste. All sessions held from 10 AM to 12 NOON April 8 & April 29 Furney's Nursery 21215 Pacific Highway S., Des Moines April 1 & April 29 Weber's Nursery 17006 S.E. Wax Road, Kent April 15 & April 29 Oriental Garden Supply 30650 Pacific Highway S., Federal Way Volunteer opportunities: Master Recycler/Composter Program: Participants receive approximately 45 hours of free training in recycling, waste reduction, composting, and alternatives to household hazardous waste. Volunteers then share their knowledge with others in the community through outreach activities at schools, fairs, etc. Apply by April 12, 1995. For an application call the King County Solid Waste Division's Information Line at 296-4466 (TDD: 1-800-833-6388). Training will be held in Renton from April 25th through June 3, 1995. EnviroWalk '95: Volunteers are needed on April 23rd to help at EnviroWalk '95, a walk-a-thon focusing on recycling, conservation and environmental issues. EnviroWalk will be held in scenic Magnolia. For more information and/or to volunteer, please contact Recycling Insight at 248-7976. APRIL 1995 Nature's recycling system - composting! Spring is almost here. Flowers are blooming, and the grass is growing. Is your lawn mower ready? And, just why should you compost anyway? Here are several good reasons for com- posting your grass clippings and other non -bulky yard debris. • Composting can save you money — not only on yard debris collection fees, but you won't need to buy leaf bags. • Composting turns yard waste into resources. Good compost is expen- sive to buy, but free for the making. Money does grow on trees! • Compostingis convenient. It's easier to compost yard waste than to bag and drag it to the yard debris con- tainer, or take it to a yard debris collection station. • Composting benefits soil and plants. Using compost helps your plants grow healthier and faster by keeping the soil loose and well drained. See composting in action! Visit Tukwila's Compost Demonstration Garden at the ALLENTOWN PEA PATCH (corner of 42nd Avenue S./S. 124th Street). Want more information about recycling or composting in Tukwila? Call Rebecca Fox, Recycling Coordinator, at 431-3683. 7 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Phone: (206) 433-1800 Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8::30-5::00PM TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Joyce Craft, President 242-9508 Craft voice mail/fax # 243-4163 Steve Mullet 241-6454 Pam Carter 244-0558 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 Steven Lancaster, Dir. 431-3680 Parks/Recreation Department Don Williams, Director 433-1843 Police Department Ron Waldner, Chief 433-1808 Public Works Department Ross Earnst, Director 433-0179 Dept. of Administrative Services Viki Witschger, Director433-1831 City Clerk's Office 433-1800 Municipal Court 433-1840 Personnel 433-1831 City Job Line 433-1828 Emergency Fire, Police, Aid Car 911 TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 4101 South 131st Street Recreation Division 243-5198 Senior Center/Services 433-1857 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 Tiptoeing into technology — City Hall gets Voice Mail Tukwila's growth has generated a tremendous increase in the number of telephon, calls we receive daily. To ensure prompt response to citizen inquiries, we recently installed a Voice Mail system. The first service available to our community is a 24- hour line where you can leave messages, comments, or questions for our City Council. The new number is 431-3652. In the near future, our voice mail system will be enhanced to offer you more messaging options. But you'll always be able to talk to a "real person" during our regular office hours! (8:30 AM to 5.•00 PM, Monday through Friday) Federal dollars help Tukwila community Each year, the City of Tukwila receives federal dollars, channeled from Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to King County to the City. The dollars are targeted to assist low- and moderate -income residents in the areas of housing, community development (such as public facilities and improvements), economic development, historic preservation, planning and administration, and human services. During the spring and summer, proposed use of funds are brought to the attention of the Mayor's Office. These suggestions are based on community needs, fit with City -identified strategies to meet needs, staffing abilities and the perceived effective- ness of the project. The suggestions also must meet criteria established by HUD. Proposed strategies are to serve for four years, from 1995-1999. The process for project selection includes public participation and comment. A public hearing held in the fall to submit final decisions to King County. This year, funds are being used to help homeowners with utility connection hook- ups, major home repair and planning activities around the City's housing code. Additionally, funds help support the Senior Nutrition Coordinator and a new part- time teen outreach staff who will work both with Parks/Recreation and Human Services. If you would like more information about the City's Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan, call Evelyn at 241-7144. Cut here COUPON Bring this coupon — with mailing label intact — to City Hall for your FREE transfer station pass. This offer is for our RESIDENTIAL community only. (See story on page 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 To help us correct addresses or eliminate duplicates, please call 433-1800.