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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-07 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 16 No. 3Neighborhood Pride leaves our City cleaner and greener Thanks to all Tukwila residents who helped to make the Neighborhood Pride program featured in the last edition of The Hazelnut a rip-roaring success. The special recycling program held at poster High School brought in over 113 ,ns of recyclable materials, including tires, motor oil, scrap metal, batteries, yard waste and appliances. This figure more than doubles the amount of ma- terials collected when this program was held last fall. Nearly 65,000 pounds of yard waste was chipped at the site, part of which was given to City residents for use as gardening mulch. The remaining yard waste was hauled to a compost facility in Kent. (Continued on back page) Look inside for information about : • Tukwila Days '95 • City-wide elections • The Peanut Butter & Jam Summer Music Schedule Night Out Against Crime • Sack Lunch Program • Junk Car Amnesty • Highway 99 A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community VOLUME 16, NUMBER 3 JULY 1995 Tukwila's community and government focus attention on crime April's issue of the Hazelnut fea- tured the topic of Neigh- borhood Revitalization. To kick off the program, the City sponsored its Neigh- borhood Pride campaign. (See the related articles on the results of our community's efforts in re- cycling and disposing of unwanted items.) A continuing focus of Neighborhood Revitalization is the safety and security of our homes, streets, parks, schools and businesses. Like many other cities in the region, Tukwila is generally safe, providing its residents with an enviable level of public safety service. However, we do have certain challenges that require additional attention, and we have initiated several special programs to focus attention on these areas. Community -Oriented Policing_— The Police Department has begun opera- tions using the COP model. Officers have personally "adopted" every school in the City and many of our apartment complexes. In addition, a citizen's advisory committee has been appointed to assist the Police Department in more effectively managing this program. Highway 99 Police Storefront — Plans are progressing for the establishment of this facility, which will add increased visibility to this busy corridor and allow increased community interaction and accessibility to the Police Department. Adult Entertainment Ordinance Revisions— Based on recent Municipal Court convictions, significant modifications have been proposed to control illegal behavior in these establishments. Targeted Patrol and Enforcement — In response to unacceptable levels of criminal activity, the Police Department has identified certain areas for increased law enforcement emphasis. You may notice additional police presence in these neighborhoods or areas. A continued heavy emphasis on public safety will be necessary to have a meaningful impact on criminal activity. Our community's quality of life depends on a partnership between residents, business, and government. We must work together to make the objectives of neighborhood revitalization a reality. Your continued comments, ideas and support will be the key to our success. Council Corner by Allan Ekberg, Council President Residential Revitalization Thanks to everyone who took time to respond to our questionnaire (in the April Hazelnut). Over 230 responses were received with quite a diversity of opinions on what's good, bad, should remain the same, or needs improve- ment in our city. From the list of things you like about the City, the most popular item was shop- ping, followed by parks, your neighbor- hood, people and then schools. The City's location was the most commonly - liked handwritten addition. Comments regarding things you don't like in the Cityidentified Highway 99 as the biggest problem, followed by ne- glected and uncared-for yards, homes and some parts of neighborhoods. Generally crime was third, and com- plaints about too many apartments, noise, traffic and adult entertainment were also listed. What's already in the works Regarding some of the the key dislikes, there is currently a citizen's Highway 99 task force looking at improving that area. In addition, the Comprehensive Plan for the City (more on this later) which went through a Tukwila Tomor- row citizen committee, the City's Plan- ning Commission and is now with the City Council — recognizes the need to improve the highway. In response to neglected and uncared-for yards, Tuk- wila recently conducted its City-wide clean-up program with free dump passes, yard waste disposal, reduced price com- posting bins, etc., to assist in the care and upkeep of our City. Also, a strong emphasis has been placed on the re- moval of junk cars. Regarding crime, our police force is moving out into the community through application of a na- tionally recognized Community Polic- ing program. 2 Respondents recommended more code enforcement, cleaning up Highway 99, and more police patrols. Building more sidewalks was the most requested physical improvement. Specific requests about stop signs, traffic problems and trail conditions have been forwarded to the appropriate departments for action. Comprehensive Plan One of the ways the Council is working to implement change is through review of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map this year. The Plan directs how and in which direction the City should move in the future by establish- ing development goals, policies and implementation strategies. The zoning map locates where manufacturing, in- dustrial, offices, commercial and multi - and single-family development can oc- cur. This planning is intended to guide the City's growth for the next 20 years. Special Comprehensive Plan meetings are conducted on Mondays from 6 to 8 pm, and Tuesdays from 6 to 9 pm. One Saturday morning has been used thus far, and we expect Thursday eve- nings may be utilized as well. All of this work is on top of the regular business of the City, which is conducted at Monday night Council meetings starting at 8:00 pm, plus scheduled committee and re- gional meetings. After the Comprehen- sive Plan will come work on the actual zoning codes that implement the Plan; the City's Planning Commission is cur- rently hard at work on these codes. As you can see, your City representatives are working extremely hard to capture the essence of what Tukwila will become in the future. As always, the City asks for your citizen comments at the start of all regular business meetings. In addition, our 24- hour voice mail line at 431-3652 is available to record your comments. Or please feel free to call one of your Coun- cilmembers personally (our numbers are listed on the back page). And thank you again for your input! Learning to serve... serving to (earn The City recently awarded partial funding to allow about 40 students, teachers, administrators, community members, and City staff to come together at Camp Sambica for the first ever Foster Service Conference. The purpose of the conference was to take the concept of "giving back" a step further — into the Tukwila community. Karen Wright, Human Services Specialist, helped in- troduce the concept of community ser- vice and helped students brainstorm possible projects for the summer and beyond. John McFarland, City Admin- istrator, talked about how Tukwila has changed over the years and the chal- lenges facing everyone. John challenged everyone to make a commitment to this community and to "make a difference". A Personal Reflection by Angela Burgess, Sophomore The people that went to the Foster Service Conference (FSC) June 2-4 came out with a new definition of community. Most people had no idea about how to get involved or that young teens could get involved in our community. As soon as we arrived at Camp Sambica we made posters and name tags and shared a bit of personal information to let our guards down. Then we did an "ice breaker" activity. Entering the forum you saw a very businesslike atmosphere, yet it had a warmer, friendly feeling that overcame you. The 40 Foster students included eight of the upcoming freshmen from Showalter. Everyone got down to business right away talking about issues they all had a concern for. Topics such as community safety, more publicized teen activities, a local newspaper (sucl as a Tukwila Times), improving adult/ teen relationships, and a teen hangout were some of the many concerns or comments brought up. (Continued on page 4) THE HAZELNUT fou can be a part of Many good citizens explore ways they can take part in the workings of their local government. And now, the time for ultimate governmental participation grows near. For those interested in serving their community by running for office, several opportunities are available this year in Tukwila. This year's elec- tion dates are: Primary Election — September 19 General Election — November 7 Local elections This year the position of Tukwila Mayor, as well as three Council positions, will be open for election in Tukwila. Posi- tions #2, 4 and 6 (currently held by, respectively, Dennis Robertson, Steve Mullet, and Joan Hernandez) are posi- tions elected at large from among ukwila's citizens. In addition, Posi- tions 3 and 7 are seeking candidates to fill unexpired two-year terms. A Councilmember serves a 4 -year term and attends an average of four City Council meetings per month. Council- Tukwila's Election '95 members also serve on standing sub- committees which deal with issues like transportation, utilities, parks and rec- reation, community affairs, financial matters, personnel policy issues, matters related to police and fire protection and emergency services. Councilmembers are paid $500 per month. Would you like to serve? Candidate filing will be the week of July 24-28, 1995 from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM in Room 553 of the King County Administration Building. Candidates must be verified registered voters in the City of Tukwila. All candidates are required to file a Declaration and Affi- davit of Candidacy form and to pay the filing fee ($50 for council, $206 for mayor) at the time of filing. In addition, all candidates are required to file the Public Disclosure Commis- sion Financial Affairs Statement and Campaign Finance Reports within two weeks of becoming a candidate. (These forms are available from King County Records and Elections and can be picked A small device, a very large advantage In the early morning hours of April 6, 1995, fire took the life of a Tukwila citizen. Fire is a tragedy that one hopes won't happen to them or their loved ones. There are certain steps you can take to prevent fire from touchingyour life. Whether a home owner or a tenant in a rental prop- erty, you should ensure that you have a functional smoke detector. This device saves lives! Right now, go find your smoke detector and push the "test" button until the alarm sounds. If it works, great! If it doesn't work, replace the battery. If you jan't find one, get one as soon as you can. Be sure and replace e battery every year when you turn your clocks back after daylights savings ends. If you are a tenant in a multi -family rental property, you have a joint responsibility with your landlord/manager to be sure that your smoke detector is operational. In accordance with the Uniform owners are up when you file your candidacy.) You become a candidate when you make a public announcement that you're a candidate, when you begin collecting or spending money for a campaign, when you contract for campaign goods or services, or when you file for office, whichever occurs first. For those interested in filing, a detailed information packet is available in the City Clerk's office at Tukwila City Hall. Voter registration If you are not currently a registered voter, this is a good time to take care of your registration. You must be a United States citizen, a legal resident of the state of Washington, and age eighteen or older by the day of the election to qualify for registration to vote in the upcoming fall elections. This year the primary election will be held on Tuesday, September 19th and the general election will follow on Tuesday, November 2nd. For your convenience, voter registra- tion is now done by mail. Call King County's Department of Records and Elections at 296-1565 for information about registration or voting locations. Fire Code and the Tukwila Municipal Code, the required to provide smoke detectors in their buildings and to provide the Tukwila Fire Department with an annual state- ment that all detectors are operational. Beyond these requirements, the respon- sibility to keep your smoke detector op- erational is yours. If your detector doesn't work, or you can't find one, contact your landlord. This device can only save lives if its functioning properly. Your Tukwila Fire Department is com- mitted to fire prevention. If you have any questions, please give them a call at 575-4404. FIRE PREVENTION: IT DOESN'T COST - IT PAYS! JULY 1995 3 "Must they use those sirens?" You've probably experienced a police car siren suddenly wailing behind you in traffic or an important night's sleep interrupted at 3 AM by the "yelp" of a passing fire truck. Police, Fire and Aid service personnel are often asked, "Is it absolutely necessary that you use that annoying siren?" In many cases, the bottom line is "Yes." For those who may want to look it up, RCW (state law) 46.37.380 mandates emergency vehicles be equipped with sirens, audible from a minimum distance of 500 feet, and that they be used only under emergency conditions. And yes, the rule of law applies if traffic is present or not. Who has right-of-way? RCW 46.61.210 addresses the citizen's responsibility to yield, specifically "upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible and visual signals meeting (emergency vehicle) requirements." Thus, State law dictates that your responsibility to yield is based on emergency vehicle use of sirens and emergency lights. If involved in an accident or incident that questions right-of-way, use of siren and lights would be a significant liability issue (possibly costing tax dollars that could have been put to good use elsewhere). Siren use exceptions Responses are coded as to their emergency priority. Emergency vehicles are permitted to operate with lights only under conditions of low priority when they are essentially abiding by all the traffic laws and simply using the lights to aid in a path through traffic. Police also employ a tactical exception of turning off the siren when nearing certain potential crime scenes. Tukwila's emergency services personnel apologize for the scares in traffic and for disturbing the tranquillity of your neighborhood. But their primary responsibility is responding to your emergencies, quickly, safely and within the rules established by law. If you're the one waiting for help, that siren can be a very comforting sound. Getting in touch with a police officer Community -oriented policing has brought officers into the neighborhoods in an effort to increase police communication and interaction with Tukwila's citizens. Recently Tukwila citizens have raised the question: "I have need for a police officer but it's not an emergency, and I don't feel right calling 911. Is there another way to get in touch with my police department?" If you need to speak to an officer who is currently on patrol, in a timely manner, you will need to reach him or her through the Valley Com 911 center. Officers assigned to a patrol district spend most of their time in the field accessible by radio. The Valley Com dispatcher is your communication link to that officer on patrol. So, to speak to an on -duty officer, call 911, tell the dispatcher it is not an emergency, and simply ask for your assigned district officer to contact you, by phone or in person. If you can give us some time to get back to you, there is another way. By calling our general business number at 433-1808, you can use our voice mail system. Leave a personal recording for the police employee of your choosing, and he or she will get back to you as quickly as possible. (And if you're not comfortable with voice mail, we'll be happy to take a written message.) 4 Board spells out mission Tukwila's Community -Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board recently adopted a mission statement which ex- plains their busy and productive year: We, the Community -Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board, are dedicated to the belief that all citizens share in the responsibility of a community's quality of life. It is our mission to foster collaborative opportunities between government, the business community, schools and citizens to identify and resolve problems, and empower people and neighborhoods to help themselves. It is our vision that Tukwila sustain a safe, culturally rich, and economically healthy environment responsive to all members of the community. The Board will be hosting a booth at the Tukwila Days festival on July 8th. Stop in and share your concerns and ideas, "Together we can make a difference." Learning to serve continued The second and third day we used our ideas mentioned the night before in brainstorming the 1995-96 community projects. Also, we had speakers who talked about "roles people play" and the "four levels of happiness." The Foster students, as well as the adults there, had time to bond and spend quality time getting to know each other. A lot of important ideas and learning experience about ourselves and others in our school and community were dis- covered. Overall, it was a very successful and worthwhile trip. Everyone said that they had a great deal of fu., learning to 1 serve... to serving to learn. THE HAZELNUT 1ukwila takes part in National _ .ight Out Against Crime The City of Tukwila is sponsoring the National Night Out Against Crime (NOAC) with a 3 -day observance from July 30th through August 1st. NOAC is a national event of community members taking a stand against crime. This year a strong collaboration of the Police Department, Human Services, Parks and Recreation, and local religious organizations have come together to enhance the celebration. Sunday July 30 — "THE LIGHT AGAINST CRIME" 6:00 to 7:30 PM, Foster High School Stadium Local religious groups have organized a unified ser- vice with worship and music, and Refreshments following. Come celebrate our diverse culture and the positive impact that the youth of today have on our community. Donations of canned foods will be collected at this event for local food banks. Monday July 31— 'FAMILY FUN NIGHT & BARBECUE 6:00 to 9:00 PM, Foster High School Commons A free barbecue and activities for all ages will be held to kick off the NOAC in Tukwila. Community -wide crime prevention efforts will be on hand to make a statement that Tukwila citizens will not stand for crime. A candlelight procession taking our strength to the streets starts that evening at 9:00 pm. Police and fire vehicles will accompany walkers along the route. Tuesday August 1— NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTIES Various times and locations On the actual NOAC evening, block parties will be held throughout the city to demonstrate the strength of each neighborhood in its crime prevention cam- paign. These parties could be hosted by current Block Watches, neighborhood groups, or concerned citizens. Barbecues, potlucks or pool parties are just a few ideas for a neighborhood gathering. Neighbors are en- couraged to hold candlelight vigils around their own ieighborhood. Block watch parties that register with the Police Department will be visited by Department representatives providing support and encouragement. For more event information or how to become involved, call the Tukwila Police Community Resource Center at 242-8084, or stop by the office at the Southcenter Mall. Police Department to host breakfast meeting for Highway 99 business owners/managers In keeping with the focus on crime prevention, community -oriented policing and neighborhood revitalization, the Tukwila Police De- partment will be hosting a breakfast in August for all Highway 99 business owners and managers. Police, other City staff, and business owners will come together to identify crime concerns affecting businesses in the Highway 99 area. Partnerships such as an organized "business watch" program (similar to our popular residential Block Watch program) will be explored. Guest speakers will include business people from other areas sharing how they successfully came together to fight crime and decay in their communities. WHEN: TIME: WHERE: RSVP: Wednesday — August 9, 1995 7:00 to 8:30 AM Foster High School Commons Marja at 433-1804 Cascade View neighbors and others will have better access to Pacific Highway with a new signal at South 132nd Street. The signal will be turned on this summer. 42nd Avenue South Phase I construction between South 144th and 154th will be opened to traffic this summer. Final work on landscaping, lighting, and a South 154th traffic signal is underway. JULY 1995 ' - - 5 7 4 i iluras/ %kik 7eUitatiMtioK ■ \IEIculI3oiulooI CROS IMAI)S Study provides options; challenges for area Highlights of the Economic Study and MarketAnalysis for the Pacific Highway South (99) study area were discussed at the April 25 community -wide meeting at Foster High School. The bottom line is that there is not enough growth anticipated in the number of new households or their income to revitalize or create demand for new businesses in the area. 99 has tough competition from Burien, White Center, Southcenter and other 99 commercial areas to the south. In order for the area to improve economically, thedemands in the area need to improve, the market orientation of the area needs to be expanded, or a special market niche needs to be created. Business Input Just prior to the community -wide meet- ing, the business owners and their rep- resentatives were invited by the City to a meeting to discuss their concerns. There are a wide variety of businesses in Tukwila's 99 corridor, which makes it difficult to generalize their concerns. They did, however, express their inter- dependence and general desire to sup- port each other. Other observations made by them: • Regulations and permit processes are needed that are effective, practical and streamlined. • Through traffic provides a consider- able amount of business for stores and services. • The location is great, accessible to many areas and is generally consid- ered an asset. • Crime and perception are problems, though it is not as bad as it used to be. • Customer safety would be improved with more street lighting, sidewalks, and slower traffic. Community -wide Input At the community -wide meeting, citi- zens and business owners had opportu nines to suggest how they would like to see the area revitalized: SIGNS. • The importance of signage to the businesses. • The need to have a better looking sign environment. • The desire to see poorly maintained, inappropriately sized/located signs, such as billboards, removed/replaced„ APPEARANCE • The best way to improve poorly de- signed structures would be to see them redeveloped with businesses that would prosper combined with public improvements such as lighting, landscaping etc. • More trash dumpsters and stricter code enforcement. COMMUNITY FOCAL POINT • 144th and 99 was the generally agreed -on focal area. However, a park location should be based on needs. • Preserving single family areas. • Uncertainty and lack of commitment during County jurisdiction is slowly being reversed by commitment and key actions by City. • Additional apartments in the study area are not favored even if it would help revitalize the area. • The advantage of Tukwila as an area where home ownership is affordable should be marketed to improve the overall image and create stability. TAXES • Favor increasing taxes for business( assistance, to finance street and pedestrian improvements and/or re- allocating money from elsewhere in the City to this area. STREET • The current parking situation on west side of 99 is dangerous. Parking needs to be relocated. • Adifferenceof opinion was expressed regarding the use of landscaping in the center left turn lane of 99 with left/U turn pockets. • Bike lanes should not be located on 99. • Sidewalks on 144th and 99 from McDonald's to the Derby Tavern and around the 130th intersection are very important, and crosswalks at transit stops should be located. • Better movement east to west for pedestrians and automobiles is nec- essary. TRANSIT • Use bus turnouts and improve the Park and Ride at Church by the Side of the Road. Summary The 99 Task Force, an advisory group of Tukwila Planning Commissioners, business and property owners, and residents of the area, are reviewing the results of public meeting and creating "Criteria for Success" for the project. They then will work with the City's team of consultants on land use, economic market, design, housing, human service, and transportation alternatives for the study area. You will be notified of when you can participate in selecting land use, eco- nomic, housing, design and transporta- tion strategies for the area. If you have any questions on how to be involved, please call Moira Carr Brad- shaw or Diana Painter, Project Manag- ers, at 431-3670. 6 — THE HAZELNUT W &Come to Tukwila Days 1995.., Come share in the Fr - asures ofTukwila o ho, matey& Sall away with the Treasures of Tukwila — July 3rd through July 17th — providing adventures and fun for the whole crew! Tukwila shipmates Mayor Rants and the City Council will be keeping a sharp eye out for your swashbuckling Involvement during our llth annual Tukwila Days celebration. So chart a course to discover all the treasures this event has to offer. Unless otherwise noted, all Information and registration for activities will be available at the Tukwila Community Center, 4101 South 1315t Street, or by calling 243-5198. A special thanks to all those involved in making Tukwila Days a success. Mayor: City Administrator: Parks and Recreation Director: City Council: jrks Commission: Tukwila Days: John W. Rants John McFarland Don Williams Allan Ekberg, Joe Duffle, Joan Hernandez, Dennis Robertson, Steve Mullet, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton Hubert Crawley, Bob Merkle, Sue Marvin, Linda Stanley, Pat Cagampang Community Center Staff; Parade - Sheri McConnaughey; Coordina- tors – Al Frank & Jay Gewin; Entertainment – Lynn Devoir Participating Organizations and Agencies Aztecs • Country Vittles • Craig Cook Entertainment • Duwamish Improvement Club • Embassy Suites • Everyone's Choice • Finesse Fine Foods • Foster Golf Links and Restaurant • Foster High School • Godfathers Pizza • Hardy Shoes • ITT Tech • King County Natural Resources & Parks Division • National Bank of Tukwila • Pro Golf Discount • Riverside Inn • Silver Cloud Inn • South Central Advisory Committee • South Central Pool • South Central School District • SW King County Chamber of Commerce • Tukwila Arts Commission • Tukwila City Council • Tukwila Fire Dept. • Tukwila Fire Dept. 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Enjoy the old time, toe -tapping favorites! 11:00 — The Triangle Jugglers Join in the fun with the comedy juggling act. David and Stephen have been performing together since 1980 and include music and audience involvement in their comedic juggling stunts. They'll amaze you! 12:00 — Cowboy Buck and Uriends Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth Express are back in Tukwila again to help with the parade awards and present their "rootin' tootin- cowboy and cowgirl show. They will also bring some of their *Friends Along the Trail' to entertain you. 1:00 — Darren Motamedy Duo You've hear him on smooth jazz KEZX FM, now you can hear him in person. Contemporary jazz artist Darren Motamedy is a nationally renowned contemporary jazz artist. He will be joined by Eric Lyke. 2:00 — Tia Tia i5 a national award-winning children's song writer and performer. Tia's fast moving, energy -radiating show features original music from her albums and recordings. 9:00 — The Britt'ns `Help!' The Britt'ns celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Beatles tour of North America. You'll step into *Yesterday" and want them to play "Eight Days a Week." and Fun! STAGE 2 10:90 -- Uptown, Lowdown Jazz Rand From Dixieland to traditional jazz, that's the Uptown, Lowdown Jazz Band sound. This group is always a crowd pleaser. They'll play all your favorites. 11:90 — Island Time Visit the Caribbean without leaving Tukwila! You will be thinking about warm tropical breezes and blue skies as this six -piece, Seattle -based steel band plays a variety of calypso, Reggae and pop tunes. 12:90 — Cactus Moon Country music has never sounded 50 good, thanks to Cactus Moon. A mix of old and new country will keep you tapping your toe and singing along. 1:20 — Kevin Wolf Now you see it, now you don't! Magician Kevin Wolf continues to amaze audiences everywhere with his illusions and presti- digitation. One of the most popular shows at Tukwila Days. 2:90 — 2nd Addition The 2nd Addition will take you on a magical journey back to the sixties with music from such groups as the Kingston Trio, Peter Paul and Mary, and the New Christy Minstrels. If you love folk music, you'll love the music of 2nd Addition. 9:90 — Mad Dancers Boot scoot along with this country western exhibition team. They'll be demonstrating the latest country western dances. Here's you chance to get off the sidelines and into the action 11mmer Happenings at Tukwila Libtary Family Night Movies I Monday, July 10 7:00-8:00 PM Turn off the TV.! Come with your whole family and enjoy movies at the Tukwila Library. Refreshments will be served. Please register to attend: 244-5140. Family Night Movies II Monday, July 24 7:00-8:00 PM More good family entertainment a different set of movies to see and enjoy! Refreshments will be served. Please register to attend: 244-5140. Decorate a T-shirt Thursday, August 3 3:30 to 4:30 PM Learn how to spruce up a plain T-shirt with applique art. Easy and fun! Makes agreat eft for those summer birthdays. Bring a white T-shirt and a pairofsharp scissors to cut fabric. Please register to attend: 244-5140. Preschool Storytimes at Tukwila Library — Ages 3-5 When: Thursdays, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27 10:30 am 30-45 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts, etc. OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMS: American Girls Party Wednesday, July 5 11:00 AM Meet Felicity, Samantha, etc. through story and video. Door prizes. Ages 6-12 Rhys Thomas's "Up for Grabs" Wednesday, July 12 11:00 am Acrobatic comedy juggling with Wild West roping. All ages (outdoors in )cent Hazelnut Park, weather permitting) Bandannas Wednesday, July 19 11:00 am Make a dancing bandanna puppet. Ages 8+. Advance registration required beginning July 10th. Yarn's Not Just for Campfires Anymore Wednesday July 26 11:00 am Make a yarn doll, western style. Ages 6+. Advance registration required beginning July 17. Bo Dobb's "Loco Rodeo" Wednesday, August 2 7:00 pm All ages (outdoors in adjacent Hazelnut Park, weather permitting) Happy Home Farm Animals Tuesday, August 8 11:00 am Pet a potbellied pig, look a llama in the eye, and pet other animals from Peggy Hartman's farm. All ages. Look... books! Library holds used book pre -sale Preceding the annual Tukwila Friends of the Library Used Book Sale at Tukwila Days Celebration on Saturday, July 8th, there will be a Pre -Sale Used Book Sale on Friday, July 7th at the Tukwila Library, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (There's just too many boxes of books to transport everything up to Foster High School.) S +onsored by the Tukwila Friends of the Library, it's first come, first served as .Mary and not -so -literary gems await your selection. Prices will be 50Q for hardbacks and 25¢ for paperbacks. So mark your calendars and come on by for the best selection (adult and children's, fiction and non-fiction), as well as free coffee and cookies at the Pre - Sale Used Book Sale. And don't worry... there will be plenty of good titles at the Tukwila Days festival! For more info, call the Tukwila Library at 244-5140. JULY 1995 Your utility payments help prepare for future needs When you pay your sewer bill, only part of your money goes to the City of Tuk- wila to maintain and operate pipes and pump stations that collect wastewater from homes, businesses and industries. The largest portion of your sewer bill goes to King County's Department of Metropolitan Services (Metro) to treat your wastewater. The department's pipelines, pump stations and three treat- ment plants transport and treat more than 180 million gallons of wastewater daily from about 1.2 million customers. Metro expects at least 500,000 more people to be living in its service area by the year 2030. To make plans for accommodating this growth, Metro is developing a Regional Wastewater Ser- vices Plan. This plan will look at ways to ensure adequate treatment capacity, control combined sewer overflows dur- ing heavy rains, recycle solids from the treatment process, and reuse treated wastewater in applications that don't require drinking -quality water. In September, Metro will release a draft Regional Wastewater Services Plan and a draft Environmental Impact Statement for public review. By the end of 1995, the King County Executive will begin considering the options being devel- oped for the Regional Wastewater Ser- vices Plan. In early 1996, the Metro- politan King County Council will be deciding what our future wastewater system will look like. The Regional Wastewater Services Plan could affect you. As it prepares the draft Plan and draft EIS, Metro would like to hear from you. To learn more, arrange for a speaker or get on the mailing list, contact Metro's Water Pollution Con- trol Department by: << calling (206) 684-1140 o+- faxing to (206) 689-3706 sending an e-mail to waste.water@metrokc.gov 11 The City of Tukwila Arts Commission and PEjtJJIJ11BATTER AND JAM 1995 ' the King County Arts Commission present Bring along your lunch and your friends, family or co-workers for six Fridays of FREE lunch-time musical entertainment. FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM TO 1:00 PM Bicentennial Park — Christensen Road & Strander Blvd. July 7 Project LA Contemporary jazz with a flair. Such a hit in 1994 that we brought them back to kick off our musical series in the park. July 28 Jim Valley Imaginations run wild with Jim's musical inspiration. Boosts self-esteem, promotes friendship, & encourages creative move- ment. Lively and entertaining - bring the kids and enjoy the fun! August 4 Mary Wiles A Pacific Northwest country music favorite, Stampede Pass Mary has her own style of country music and we know that you'll performs traditional country, young country, country rock, love it! This versatile musician plays fiddle, banjo, harmonica, western swing, Cajun and bluegrass. Enjoy their unique sound. guitar and keyboards. County Rockin' blues! July 21 Mazeltones August 11 Salieri String Quartet Take a lively musical journey from the eastern European shtetl An upbeat program ranging from Bach to blue grass. Members to the New York Yiddish Theatre of the 1920's and 30's to the are well-known Seattle musicians active in chamber music and Sephardic traditions of the Mediterranean with their rich sounds. symphony performances throughout the Northwest. 12 THE HAZELNUT lukwila AaI.ks au8 ") 24catioK Dept. t ees, 'fees, 4ctk'iteeo... Interurban Trail Phase I opens On May 19, 1995, Phase I of the Interurban Trail between Strander Boulevard and South 180th was dedicated. Over 20 attendees — including representatives from Puget Power, King County, Tukwila's City Council and City staff — listened as Don Williams, Tukwila Parks and Recreation Director, gave a brief history of the project and displayed a map of future sections. Mayor Rants then cut the ribbon and four bicycle riders pedaled off to become the first official trail users. This is the first of four sections to be constructed in Tukwila. connect this section to the Green River Trail located just south of King County's Fort Dent Park. Funding for the trail was made possible by the 1989 King County Open Space Bond Issue and cooperation between ,,g County, Puget Power and Tukwila. Future work will Parks Department enhances teen program for summer The City of Tukwila Parks and Recre- ation Department has taken several pro- gressive steps towards providing posi- tive programs for teens. The goal is to incorporate social services with the tra- ditional recreation activities to meet the needs of Tukwila teens. On May 20, 1995 a kick-off to teen programs was held at Foster High School. The four-hour event included represen- tatives from DAWN, Narcotics Anony- mous, JOBS, Ala -teen and Anger Man- agement Resources, who all provided teens with information. Other activities included a BBQ, basketball, volleyball, and Sumo wrestling challenges. :.Itittle help from our friends A special thanks goes to Bernie & the Boys and Frankfurter Restaurants for food donations, and Game Town and Lewis & Clark Theaters for movie passes and video game packages. Their support JULY 1995 for these programs is greatly appreci- ated. An extensive "teen agenda" has been prepared for the summer to provide activities and workshops for teens. The program will operate Monday through Friday, with diverse offerings such as Open Gym, Drama, Dance, Cooking, Football, Weight room, and Late Nights. Flyers are currently available. Tukwila's newly -formed Teen Council will be participating in community -wide special events — Tukwila Days and Na- tional Night Out Against Crime. Social service workshops The program is focusing on areas of identified needs according to teens, and will be providing the following work- shops this summer to address those needs. These workshops are free and for youth ages 12-19 years. Both work - Men's softball tourney provides local excitement The 9th Annual Tukwila Invitational Men's Softball Tournament was held on May 5 & 6 at Fort Dent Park. Fourteen teams gathered for great softball action. The Yardarm Pub rose to the top and won the tournament with an exciting finish. Paul Tingley of NW Merchants won the Most Inspirational Award, and Steve Crowe of the Yardarm Pub won the Sportsmanship Award. Many thanks go to tournament co-sponsor Horrocks Team Sports for donating the awards. Congratulations to all those who partici- pated. The final results were: Place 1 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Team Yardarm Pub NW Merchants Pennant Systems Red Dog - Tukwila Krickett's Lounge Damans/Sportsconcepts T. Yorozu Gardening Shinn Mechanical Wild Bunch/WOSCA Red Dot Tukwila Dad's Canyon Squires Duwamish Ducks ProFitness shops will be held at the Tukwila Com- munity Center. July 18 Anger Management .... 5-7 pm August 2Dating Violence 5-7 pm We hope that this summer is going to be a great start to providing successful and fun activities for the Teens in our com- munity. If you are interested in sup- porting our programs either through volunteering or donations, please con- tact us. Get on our list We have also started a teen mailing list. If you or your teen are interested in receiving our information directly, please give us a call at 243-5198. 13 J4k6t t hew(t) ii4 Sewvices Summer Sack Lunch program returns To help ensure that all children have the opportunity to have a nutritious meal during summer vacation, the Tukwila office of Human Services will again sponsor the Summer Sack Lunch Program. Thanks to a grant of the OSPI, sack lunches and milk will be provided free to youth up to 8 years of age Monday through Friday at the following loca- tions (only Fort Dent will serve on July4): A couple of things to keep in mind: • No paperwork, nothing to sign — just show up. • Meals must be eaten on-site, and leftovers cannot be taken home. • All lunches will be served on a first- come, first-served basis. • Whenever possible, call 243-5198 to confirm your child (ren)'s attendance for the next day. For more information, call 241-7199. DATEITIME MONDAY Tukwila Park TUESDAY Crystal Springs Park WEDNESDAY Tukwila Park THURSDAY Crystal Springs Park FRIDAY Jun 26 -Aug 17 11:00.12:00 Jun 26 -Aug 18 11:00.12:00 Thorndyke Elementary Duwamish Park Thorndyke Elementary Foster Park Church by the Side of the Road Jun 26 -Aug 25 12:00 -1:00 Tukwila Elementary Tukwila Elementary Tukwila Elementary Tukwila Elementary Tukwila Elementary Jun 26 -Aug 25 11:00 - 12:00 Tukwila Community Center Tukwila Community Center Tukwila Community Center Tukwila Community Center Tukwila Community Center July 3-7 only 11:00 -12:00 Fort Dent Park Fort Dent Park Fort Dent Park Fort Dent Park Fort Dent Park Federal, County and local partnership creates affordable housing A partnership between a rental property owner, King County, and the City of Tukwila, together with funding from Community Development Block Grant and HOME dollars, has played a key role in the revitalization of a 13 -unit apartment complex in Tukwila. The building, formerly known as the Beverly Hills Apartments (now Hillside) was in desperate need of rehabilitation. As assessment of the amount of renovation needed took place, extensive dry rot, defective plumbing and disintegrating walls from water runoff was revealed. Recently an open house was held for King County and City of Tukwila staff. The newly rehabbed units, while small, will provide safe, affordable housing for low- income renters. In addition, the owner and manager have pledged to adopt and enforce a "zero -tolerance" policy regarding illegal activities and to participate in crime prevention activities such as Block Watch and the Tukwila Apartment Managers Network. This renovation was made possible through the King County Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program, which enables the County to provide loans to rehabilitate privately - owned properties to house low-income tenants. For more information, call Jim Impett, Housing Rehab Loan Officer, at 296-8639. 14 Perhaps you've seen the VISTAmobile around town... ' Have you wondered who's behind the wheel of that converted police vehicle with the VISTA lettering? It's Jennifer Davis, who came to Tukwila four months ago as the new VISTA volunteer to continue apartment outreach and crime prevention. Workingwith the Commu- nity -Oriented Police unit, Jennifer has helped apartment managers organize block watch meetings for residents to meet each other and receive available crime prevention information. By working together, residents and manag- ers have discovered that they can make a difference in preventing crimes. The librarian from Foster Library has also worked with Jennifer to bring storytelling time on-site at apartment complexes for those children unable to go to the li- brary. More events have been planned to i volve all members of the community, including National Night Out Against Crime in Tukwila, set for July 30 through August 1. Also, "Summer of Safety" programs are being planned to utilize the talents and strengths of community members to help others. Safe Wednes- days and Saturdays, arts and crafts classes, recreational sports, and storytelling are just a few examples of how you can become involved in mak- ing a difference in someone's life. If you have a few hours this summer, please call 439-0337 or 241-7199 to volunteer in Tukwila. In the next few months, Jennifer will also be involved in the formation of a Business Block Watch on Highway 99 and continue working with victims of domestic violence. So please wave to her when you see her driving the VISTA car around your neighborhood. Office of Human Services 241-7144 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 461-3222 THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA RECYCLING REPORTER Tukwila Community Garage Sale returns Is it really true that one person's trash is another person's treasure? Find out by participating in the second annual Community Garage Sale on Saturday and Sunday, August 12 & 13. Residents can clean their homes, shop for bargains, earn some cash, and meet neighbors... while reducing waste and keeping it out of the landfill. Here's what you'll do: • Plan to have a yard sale at your home on August 12 & 13. • Tell the City BEFORE July 28th that you'll be holding a yard sale on these days. • Hold your sale and have fun. The City will: • Compile a list of all households participating in this garage sale event. • Publish this list of sale addresses in a local newspaper (most likely the Highline Times). %Give you a special "TUKWILA COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE" sign to identify your home. Over 150 households participated in last year's Community Yard Sale and made it a great success. Advertising a large number of yard sales in the same community on the same date is bound to draw the maximum number of shoppers to your sale. Sign up NOW to hold a yard sale on August 12 & 13. To be included in the advertising, call the Tukwila Recycling Program at 431-3683 BEFORE July 28! Special recycling event a heavy winner in April Congratulations to Tukwila residents for making the special Recycling Collection day a BIG success! On Saturday April 15th, 658 vehicle loads of yard debris, scrap metals, reusable household goods, used tires, lead acid batteries, anti -freeze, motor oil and oil filters were collected at Foster High School. These contributions totalled 225,884.5 pounds — or 113 tons — of materials diverted from the waste stream and recycled back to uctive use! In addition, over 100 families purchased recycled plastic compost bins. Composting bins were a popular item at Tukwila's recent recycling event. Composting bins available at Tukwila Days festival They're ba-ack! In response to your requests, the Tukwila Recycling Program will once again sell high-quality compost bins to residents at Foster High School during the Tukwila Days Festival on Saturday, July 8th. These high-quality, easy-to-use bins have a 21 -cubic foot capacity and are made entirely from recycled plastic. And best of all, you pay only $10 for this $56 value! Written materials on composting are also provided. Where: Tukwila Days Festival Foster High School S. 144th Street/42nd Avenue S. When: Saturday, July 8th — 9 AM to 4 PM Cost: $10 cash (a $56 value) Want more information about recycling or composting in Tukwila? Call Rebecca Fox, Recycling Coordinator, at 431-3683. JULY 1995 15 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Telephone: (206) 433-1800 Fax number: (206) 433-1833 Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8:30Am-5::00pm TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Allan Ekberg, President 241-6904 Joe H. Duffle (beeper #) 994-7229 Joan Hernandez 248-0260 Dennis Robertson 242-6373 Steve Mullet 241-6454 Pam Carter 244-0558 Jim Haggerton 244-7846 Lucy Lauterbach, Analyst433-1834 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers RegularMtgs 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 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 Neighborhood Pride continued from page 1 Some potential uses for the recycled materials: scrap metal will be melted and ma into new products; motor oil will be re -refined for use again as motor oil or fuel; tires will be either retreaded or chipped and made into new products such as road beds, playground equipment or garden hoses; batteries will be recycled into new batteries once the acid they contain has been removed. A new feature this year was the availability of compost bins. One hundred compost bins were sold to City residents at approximately 30% of the normal cost. Other components of the Neighborhood Pride program included transfer station coupons and a junk car removal emphasis. A total of 684 transfer station coupons were issued, and property owners removed 115 junk cars from neighborhoods throughout the City (see the related article below). Several residents took advantage of the opportunity to work together, and organized teams of workers to help those who needed help. Kudos to Foster High School students, the Duwamish Improvement Club, and Baker Commodities for the superhuman efforts in cleaning up our community. Junk car amnesty program ends During the 10 -week "Junk Car Amnesty" period which ended May 31, Tukwila residents had 115 junk or abandoned vehicles removed from their property through the City's free tow -away program. In addition, many other residents have contact hulk haulers and will be removing vehicles from their properties in short order. With the end of the amnesty period comes strict enforcement of Tukwila's Municipal Code as it relates to junk or abandoned vehicles. City employees WILL NOT go onto private property to remove these vehicles. However, a series of monetary penalties (fines) will accumulate until the violation is corrected. If not paid, these fines will be turned over to a collection agency or possibly result in liens being filed against the property. To be considered junk vehicles, three of the following criteria must be met: • Must be without valid, current tabs. • Must be extensively damaged • Must be apparently inoperable • Must have a "fair market value" equal only to its approximate scrap value. Any questions concerning junk cars may be directed to the Code Enforcement Office at 431-3682. 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 Printed on recycled/recyclable paper using soy -based inks To help us correct addresses or eliminate duplicates, please call 433-1800.