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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-02 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 17 No. 1THE HAZELNUT A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community VOLUME 17, NUMBER 1 Mayor presents State of the City message The tenor of this year's State of the City report is somewhat mixed. 1995 witnessed a number of significant successes for Tukwila, as well as several challenges which have yet to be overcome. I want to share our plans in meeting these challenges, and in facing the more serious constraints we must deal with this new year. 1995's major accomplishments Neighborhood Revitalization became a focal point for the lr: • Our Spring Clean-up campaign was reinstituted. • A Police Neighborhood Resource Center on Highway 99 was opened. • A Highway 99 Action Group was created, focusing on the abatement of criminal activity. • The first phase of the 42nd Avenue South street improve- ment project was completed. • Construction began on our new community center. Central Business District improvements Within the central business district, we completed several important transportation -related projects. • The bottleneck at SR 181 (West Valley Highway) and South 180th was eased with the addition of turning lanes and bridge widening. • In conjunction with WSDOT, we connected Grady Way and Southcenter Boulevard, eliminating a very confusing intersection. • The "super block" was shortened by extending Minkler Blvd., from Andover Park West to Southcenter Parkway. Perhaps our most important achievement was the completion of the updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan and zoning map. In compliance with the State's Growth Management Act, this land use vision will serve as a road map for the planned development of our community far into the future. And the challenges... 1996 presents all of us with major challenges. At the top of the list is crime. Criminal activity along the Pacific High- way South Corridor is at an unacceptable level. The City is expending a significant amount of its public safety money and time in this area. FEBRUARY 1996 Mayor John W. Rants We will be addressing this situation very aggressively with innovative crime prevention programs and stepped-up en- forcement measures. In 1996 we are dedicating over $7.2 million in General Fund revenues to the operation of our Police Department. But, there's less money coming our way Due to a reduction of the value of commercial property in the region by the King County Assessor's Office, we experienced a $350,000 reduction in property tax collections. Rising costs for jail services, law enforcement overtime and other normal operating expenses have acted to severely limit any flexibility in this year's operating budget. Despite these limitations, 1996 will see substantial comple- tion of our new 48,000 -square foot community center, a new fire station, and the completion of improvements to the Showalter Middle School and Cascade View Elementary School athletic fields, and improvements to S. 132nd Street. (Continued on page 12) Look inside for: • Board & Commission information • Crime -free multi -housing program • Improving Highway 99 Crime Free Multi -Housing Program begins in Tukwila communities Tukwila's Police Department and Office of Human Services have again teamed up to offer a unique Community -Oriented Policing opportunity to owners, managers, and tenants of rental properties. This program is designed to help owners and managers of rental properties keep drugs and other illegal activity off their property. The Crime -Free Multi -Housing Program (CFMHP) has three key elements to help ensure this crime prevention goal: • 8 hours management training • Minimum security standards • Tenant training The training equips managers and tenants with the necessary skills to spot problems before they occur and to deal with problems before they become too dangerous or require police involvement. The LaVista Apartments (5555 S. 152nd) were the first to qualify for the CFMHP and were presented certificates and a CMFH sign to display, to attract honest tenants and deter those contem- plating illegal activity. The second and third qualifying properties were the Colonial Gardens (3465 S. 144th) and the Avalon Apartments (3469 S. 152nd). There has been an encouraging response by tenants who attend the training, by improvements in lighting, by increased visibility through tree and shrubbery trimming, and by the overall enthusiasm demonstrated by owners and managers. Twenty-four current managers of properties in Tukwila have completed the training. Traning is offered monthly and fills up quickly. The objective in training owners, managers and tenants is simple: to develop more effective partners in this effort to keep our neighborhoods safe. Social and service programs or a police presence alone will not make a neighborhood clean and safe or a good place to raise children. Citizens banding together, discussing their problems and establishing priorities and solutions, in partnership with community resources, results in ownership, identity, pride, and freedom from fear. For more information about the Crime -Free Multi -Housing Program, call Karen Wright or Tom Kilburg at 242-8084. City's Traffic Division stresses a return to the basics of good driving Tukwila's Police Traffic Unit continually writes tickets to drivers who are not obeying BASIC traffic laws. Many drivers say that they've "forgotten" the most basic rules of the road. To help make your commute a safe one, here are some reminders. A turn for the better It is legal to take a "free" right-hand turn from a red light. However, you must first STOP at the red light before proceed- ing into the intersection. Many drivers are under the impres- sion that "free" means you do not have to stop. It is illegal to go through any red light without stopping. Speaking of turns, too many drivers are turning onto a two-, three- or four -lane street and entering any lane they want. This is a violation of the law and can cause serious accidents. You must enter the CLOSEST lane of a major arterial when turning left or right at an intersection or when entering the roadway from a driveway. You then must signal your intention to change lanes for 100 feet prior to making a lane change. Helping you keep tabs Every vehicle is required to have a month and year license tab on both license plates. The month goes on the left and the year on the right. Pay attention when you place these tabs on your plates to be sure that the tab labeled "FRONT" goes on your front license plate and the tab with the serial number is placed on the back plate. If your month tab is fading and is not clearly visible, please ask for a new month tab when you visit the Department of Licensing. Many vehicle owners stack their tabs over the years and wind up with a thick pile of tabs on their back plate. Scrape off old tabs when you get over four or five. tabs thick. Some people look for this situation on your plate so they can easily steal your tab and put it on their vehicle to avoid paying license fees. And please remember: it's illegal to park a vehicle on a Ci# street or right-of-way for over 24 hours or with expired license plates. Both of these violations are enforced. Obey all of the traffic rules and you will be a safer driver. Please call the Tukwila Police Traffic Unit at 433-1808 with any questions or concerns. 2 THE HAZELNUT Metro supplemental -N rk and Ride t closure The City has received many inquiries regarding the closure of the overflow parking lot at the Interurban Park and Ride lot. That lot is a privately - owned parcel and was leased by METRO. When the lease expired late last year, METRO decided not to negotiate an- other lease. The City of Tukwila is commit- ted to transit, and will continue to work with Metro to find a solution to the problems caused by the closure of this parking lot. Questions or comments regarding the Park and Ride facility may be directed to METRO Transit Director Paul �lliver at 464-1441 or King .,ounty Executive Gary Locke's office at 296-4060. City Council adopts new Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code On December 4, 1995 the Tukwila City Council adopted a new Comprehensive Plan and new Zoning Code, marking the end of more than two years of hard work and long meetings for residents, business owners and the Council. The Comprehensive Plan represents the Council's long-term vision for the community. It contains the goals and policies that will guide City programs, funding, and land development over the next 20 years. Based on these goals and policies, new zoning regulations have also been adopted. The new Zoning Code contains specific requirements for land development and maps out where particular uses will be located, which will help ensure that both private and public development projects are in line with the community's vision. This is just the beginning The new Zoning Code is the first step in implementing the Comprehensive Plan. In addition to new zoning regulations, the Comprehensive Plan calls for changes in the City's Sign Code, Subdivision Code, shoreline regulations, human services programs, code enforcement, and other City programs. Over the next couple of years, the City will be developing these new regulations and programs. Want a copy of the Comprehensive Plan or Zoning Code? The new Zoning Code is currently available for $10.00 per copy at the Tukwila Department of Community Development (DCD), 6300 Southcenter Boulevard. The Comprehensive Plan will be available in February. If you would like a copy of the Plan, please call DCD (431- 3670) to be put on our mailing list. Group is working together to make Highway 99 better Representatives of the City of Tukwila, Tukwila Police Department, and Tuk- wila Economic Development Advisory Board have joined forces with the busi- ness community and concerned citi- zens along Highway 99 to address the impacts of increased crime and deterio- ration on the community. Tukwila Citizens Patrol organizing Concerned about crime and your neighborhood? Call 248-7540, voicemail ext. 4052 FEBRUARY 1996 In September, these representatives de- cided to develop a more structured group and, as a result, the Highway 99 Action Committee was formed. Present owners and business managers are taking a "no tolerance" approach to the issue of crime, and seek to imple- ment immediate solutions in making the Highway 99 corridor and adjoining area less tolerant and less invit- ing to criminal elements. The Highway 99 Action Committee plans to publicly recog- nize those in- dividuals who are making a difference on Pacific Highway South. The first recipient of this award was David Malik of Pacific BP for his contributions to the newly established Police Storefront. The City recognizes members of the Highway 99 Action Committee for their continued support of the Tukwila community. 3 The Tukwila Library has something of interest for all ages Youth Programs January -March 1996 Preschool Storytimes Tukwila Library offers its weekly storytimes on Tuesdays at 10:30 Atvl, through March 26th. This 30-40 minute program for 3 -year-olds and up is a blend of stories, fingerplays, songs, puppets, and a craft. Mark your calendar now for this free children's program! Sing a Song of Science! A concert of musical experiments, on Tuesday, February 20th at 10:30 Arvi. Children of all ages love Nancy Stewart. Her big blue backdrop will be transformed into a labora- tory for this exciting concert of musical experiments, complete with lights and buzzers! Chil- dren will sing, wiggle, and dance along as they learn from this bat- tery of songs. (This program replaces the regularly scheduled storytime.) The Bizarrities of Brian! A wacky hour of science antics with Brian Hosey on Monday, March 25th at 3:45 PM. This program will make your hair stand on end! Experiment with a Van de Graff generator (shock- ing, but true!), electromagnetism (an attraction you can't resist!), and chemi- luminescence (it'll light up your life!). An after-school program for children, ages 6 and up. Free! Register at Tukwila Library by calling 244-5140. Make the Tukwila Library your business Attention business owners and entrepreneurs! The staff at the Tukwila Library has some great new business information and you are encouraged to come and "check it out". One of the newest is Global Business: Strategies for the Year 2000. This two -volume book set includes 71 articles, written to provide a handbook for the steps and considerations that managers should take as they move their companies into the global marketplace. Subjects covered include global market opportunities, establishing overseas operations, export marketing in developing nations, interna- tional financial management, international tax, law and agreements, GATT, NAFTA, the impact of culture on interna- tional operations, and much more. These volumes are in the library for reference use. 11111,111111111111111111111111111 11111101111101"-‘1111111i 1111 111 1111111111ilddlll1 �IIIIIUIII!En 111 11. \ 111 1111I1111iII:IIS ;II1/iidiiii �„ 111 .11 III 11111 IIIc 11 * • ItI1Yi111 111 1 i !!I; --1,11 W11111110 I X1111111, IIII II - ' � i!" I1111 II -lio.. IP hflI an . .�� "1111111P'14111" 11,,;• 1£' u' . AG 1 0 oil TUKWILA LIBRARY 14475 - 59th Avenue South 244-5140 CaII for hours Another new business resource is Transforming the Organization by Francis Gouillart. If your corpo- rate direction needs reframing, if your company needs restructuring, if your enterprise needs revitalizing or if your people need renewing, - then this is a "must -read" for you. Everyone can use some help at times when it comes to letter writing. A new book, Sales Letters: Ready to Go by Eleanor Dugan, includes sample letters for developing leads, making announcements and policy changes, saying "Thanks" gra- ciously, winning back old or lost customers, etc. In addition to the sample letters, the author includes six steps to writing great sales let- ters. Ready for a job/career change, or just out there searching for the right job? Here's a new title to assist you. It's Be Your Own Headhunter Online: Get the Job You Want Using the Information Superhighway by Pam Dixon. Find out how to post your electronic resume on the Internet, prepare for job interviews with up-to-the- minute research, tap into thousands of job leads around the world, and create your own home page on the World Wide Web. The Tukwila Library is adding some business journals to our existing list. New tit1F- include Washington CEO and Puget Sound Business Journal. The Wall Stret;_ Journal is at the library for your daily business/finance information. You are invited to come in for these and many other business sources. If what you request is not available at Tukwila Library, we can try to retrieve it for you quickly from other branches of the King County Library System. 4 THE HAZELNUT Sitens — like YOU — serving as Board and Commission _iembers help determine Tukwila's destiny An important part of Tukwila's government process is its various boards and �/`f"S� ti - -') commissions, which advise the City Council on public policy matters vital ✓ to the community. Board and commission members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The Mayor expects to make several appointments to these panels soon, as a number of the terms expire early this year. For information about serving on a City Board or Commission, contact the Mayor's office at 433-1850. Arts Commission (5 members) Advises City on arts matters; encourages citizen participation in the arts; promotes art projects; advises the mayor on expenditure of arts -related budget appropriations. Board of Adjustment (5 members) Hears and decides appeals from orders, recommendations, permits, decisions or determinations made by a City official relative to regulatory ordinances, grants variances to land use codes. Board of Appeals (5 members) ,aviews appeals made to the City concerning City construc- tion codes where other construction methods or materials may be adequate but not in compliance with the code. This board meets only if an appeal is made. Civil Service Commission (3 members) Provides the manner in which civil service examinations, appointments, promotions, transfers, demotions, reinstate- ments, suspensions and discharges are made; decides appeals from suspensions or terminations. Community -Oriented Policing Advisory Board (9 members) Advises and makes recommendations on issues concerning public safety, police/community relations; provides commu- nity perspective on programs, procedures, and the promotion and effectiveness of the City's Police services. Human Services Advisory Board (7 members) Assists in monitoring and assessing need for human services in Tukwila; recommends service priorities, policies and projects for funding. Library Advisory Board (5 members) Advises City on, and generally promotes, library services and activities in the city, and encourages library gift giving. Parks Commission (5 members) Advises City regarding the acquisition, development, expan- sion and operation of parks and recreation facilities and programs. Planning Commission/ Board of Architectural Review (7 members) Hears and makes recommendations on comprehensive plan- ning, zoning, and subdivision plat approval; sits as Board of Architectural Review to review and approve proposed devel- opment plans. Sister Cities Committee (7 members) Serves as program focal point between City, school districts and community at large, promoting goodwill and understand- ing through communication and people -to -people exchanges between Tukwila and her sister city of Ikawa, Japan. Open house scheduled for Allentown utility plans Allentown water and sewer construc- tion plans will be available for review: h. Tuesday, February 27th 6:00 to 8:00 PM Tukwila Community Center 4101 South 131st Street Water line replacement and sewer installation is being designed for construc- tion starting this summer on S. 122nd Street (42nd Avenue S. - 48th Avenue S.) and for 44th Avenue S., 45th Avenue S., 46th Avenue S., 47th Avenue S., and 48th Avenue S. between S. 124th Street and S. 122nd Street. New waterlines and hydrants will be installed and houses connected this year. Sewer lines will be installed and available for connection. Connection fees, schedules, and design information will be available. FEBRUARY 1996 5 t)Iut s iew() it4 Sewvices Looking for Employment Resources? The Office of Human Services is often confused with Administrative Services, the City department that handles personnel matters. However, for those who are seeking employment, here are a few resources to know about. In addition to the City of Tukwila Jobline (433-1828), Administrative Services maintains a job notebook that contains listings of other governmental jobs. This book can be found on the main counter at Administrative Services in City Hall. Tukwila and South County residents can also take advantage of several agencies that have specialty programs in employment. The YWCA of Seattle -King County operates an employment program. Counseling is provided in several offices, and employment workshops are held throughout the year. Call 461-4440. Washington Women's Employment and Education sponsors three-week intensive job readiness classes in Tukwila and throughout South King County. Contact them at 859-3718 for detailed information. The Career Development Learning Center, located on Grady Way in Renton, provides a system of services which includes the Employment Security Department, Adult Learning Center, Youth Learning Center, Resource Library and Computer Lab for Workforce program participants. For more information call 271-0488. The Center for Career Alternatives offers job training, case management and placement assistance for low-income adults that have dropped out of school. Call them at 322-9080 for more information. Parent & Teen summit scheduled in Tukwila Tukwila's Parks & Recreation Depart- ment and Human Services Division will be co -sponsoring a Parent/Teen Sum- mit at Foster High School on March 27, 1996. The goals of this summit are to identify parent and teen issues, identify barriers between parents/teens/com- munity, and to provide parents and com- munity members support and insight during and after the summit. Tukwila parents are urged to attend this very important event. Please RSVP by February 15, 1996, bycallingKym Fischl at 243-5198. Office of Human Services 241-7144 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 461-3222 Human Services welcomes new Advisory Board members The Human Services Advisory Board has two new faces. Patty Schultz repre- sents the business community, bringing her knowledge and insight as a long- time Tukwila representative and a com- munity resource specialist for Boeing's Community Relations Department. Jeri -Lynn Frangello Anderson, an active Tukwila resident, serves as a resident representative, in addition to represen- tatives Lillian Woolbert and Barbie Seifert. Jeri -Lynn participates in Block Watch, has attended City Council meet- ings, and shares concern on issues around crime prevention and public safety. The Board meets on a monthly basis to share information on current human service issues. Any questions about the Human Services Advisory Board can be directed to Evelyn at 241-7144. Community provides needed assistance after 01 Cara Fire On November 19th, residents of the 01 Caraapartmentcomplex on South 146th were seriously impacted by a substantial fire. While no lives were lost, a number of families lost all of their belongings, including life savings for some. The Tukwila Community Center was set up as an emergency shelter, and many City of Tukwila and Red Cross staff worked to assist displaced residents. The Office of Human Services expresses a large THANK YOU to the many, many individuals and businesses who donated time and goods to help meet the needs of those affected by the fire. Our phones were flooded with calls from residents and non-residents who learned of the fire through the media's extensive cov- erage and wanted to help. From the Penske U -Haul rent -a -truck company, to Larry's Market, to the Goodwill the accepted the donated clothing, the kina and generous actions of many citizens demonstrated that this community cares. Senior Outreach Services of Seattle -King County Outreach workers from this program can make a home visit to Tukwila senior citizens and help connect them to ser- vices they need, including legal assis- tance, counseling, health care, housing, home repair, Medicaid, transportation, Social Security and more. Call Bea at 722-0317 (voice mail) and identify your- self as a Tukwila resident. South Central Literacy/ ESL Program Do you know an adult who wants to improve his/her English or reading skills? This program offers individual- ized and group instruction to Tukwil residents needing help in this area. You can call the Program Director, Patty Worthington, at 248-7597 on Tuesdays, Thursays and Fridays. For other times, call 878-3710 ext. 3303. 6 THE HAZELNUT A.P.P.L.E. class available ?.P.L.E. (A Positive Parenting and Preschool Lab Experience) is a unique parenting program offered at no charge to families. The 11 -week course assists families who are having a challenging time with their children or who would like to make parenting more fun and rewarding. The class teaches what to expect of children at different ages, how to be gentle but firm in disci- pline, and how to gain a child's cooperation. Man- aging anger, problem solving and settling family disputes are discussed. The class also shows parents how to reduce stress, take care of oneself, and how to enjoy children. Children (under 10) become directly involved in the program. Call 248-8226 or Gemma Borg at 439-2535 for registration information. A.P ;P.L.E. is sponsored through the Highline/West Seattle Men- tal Health Center and the City of Tukwila. The next walk-in registration opens Tuesday, March 5th, at 1010 South 146th Street. Afternoon (English, with Spanish translation available) and evening courses ll be offered in the spring. The evening course will be offered in Tukwila at the South Central Children's Center at St. Thomas Church. 1996 Block Grant Funds approved The City Council recently approved the use of Community Develop- ment Block Grant Funds for 1996. The monies, which must be used to assist low- and moderate -income households will be used in the follow- ing ways: King County Housing Repair Program - The City has continued to make rehabilitation of single-family homes in need of major home repair, a priority. This program, administered by the County, offers no -interest loans to income -qualifying homeowners. The loans are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 296-7640 for more information. Tukwila Utility Connection Assistance Program - Low income homeowners will be able to receive no interest loans to help with the cost of the installation of utility services. Utility services could include water, sewer or electrical hook-ups. Specific focus for utility connections for 1996 include Allentown and 32nd Avenue. Tukwila Senior Citizen Program Support - Monies are to be used to support the Parks and Recreation Nutrition Coordinator who coordi- nates the on-site meals and Meals -on -Wheels programs. Recreation Leader II position - Block grant dollars will help expand the Parks and Recreation Leader II position. This leader will help expand teen programs, and work closely with the Office of Human Services and non-profit programs to support teens throughout Tukwila. The City will receive $183,000 for Block Grant programs in 1996. Social Service help available January marks the second year of the Office of Human Services two- year social service programs. Seventeen agencies serving the South King County area make their programs and staff available to Tukwila parents, children, single individuals and seniors. Assistance to residents is available in the areas of counseling, in-home chore services, food assistance, victim assistance, parenting support, infor- mation and referral, employment assistance, and health care. Spe- cial assistance is also available to senior citizens and residents who want to learn English. Some services are provided in the City of Tukwila, at locations convenient for residents. Other services are available in South King County or Seattle. The Office of Human Services staff can assist residents in finding the services they need through their knowledge of local social service programs. In addition, this year, the City of Tukwila will have up to five sites where social service resources are 'lily accessible by computer. Over 2,400 listed services are iIcluded in this comprehensive file. Stay tuned for where these sites are located. For information on local social and health services, call 241-7144. South County awarded grant The South King County Youth Violence Committee, made up of representatives from non-profit agencies, government and citizen groups was recently awarded a grant of $61,000 by the King County Children and Family Commission. The purpose of the proposed project is to help local communities address youth violence concerns. Using a model called "Communities that Care," representatives from South County's 13 cities and eight school districts will work to identify community resources and strengths, and develop plans that will help communities reduce youth violence. Many communities have already been working on these issues by coordinating with parents, schools, city staff, and social service agencies. This 15 -month project will provide training for program staff and community members that work with youth, as well as training to understand and adapt the Communi- ties that Care model to local community needs. A coordinator has been hired to work with a board representing each of the local communities involved in the project. For information, call Evelyn at 241-7144. FEBRUARY 1996 7 MIL g' a/e«aila obtt eomnri don peetenit he (Rainier Symphang Winter eonductor: (otepk pollard 70hite Saturday., (7d uaraj 17, 1996 — 8:00 pin Goiter Zigk &kowl Verbs -rating ail* @enter 4242 South 1441k Street eni eert (program White: "f71oati Bridge" (world premiere) 7l anion: Symphony (Lo. 2 "(Ronrantie" 7Ulllian2t: "'Uke Earle amending,' Won 7Uelsee: "Coneert u for Zorn & Oeelrealea" iaeit @o,ductoe: gule ila Mayor �g-oIut 'Wang' (Ranh 7ieleet prieet: oldaltt — $10.00 Senior ndulh/dadentt — $6.00 Big cheeses converge on Riverton McDonalds McGruff, Ron Waldner, Manager Bob Comiskey and Ronald McDonald How often can you find Tukwila Police Chief Ron Waldner, Ronald McDonald, and the Crime Dog McGruff in one place? Well, it happened on December 9, 1995, as the Riverton McDonalds celebrated the grand opening of its playland. These three top dogs were present to cut the ribbon, as well as for child -safety activi- ties. McDonalds is one of several businesses in the Highway 99 action committee, working with Tukwila residents to make Highway 99 a safer place. Child fingerprint identification cards 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116116111 • • • III You can make a grand entrance at Tukwila's new Community Center Join us in creating a "grand entrance" at the new Community Center by purchasing a personalized tile paver to be permanently installed at the entrance. The tiles are a wonderful way to express memories, recognize special persons, or document family history. Valentine's Day is February 14 — surprise your sweetheart, friend or family with a tile created just for them. Or give yourself a lasting gift to enjoy for many years to come. If your corporation, business or organization is located in Tukwila or the surrounding area, you may wish to purchase a "corporate" tile to commemorate your company's presence in Tukwila's business community. The tiles are $30 with one, two or three lines of text available to inscribe your message. Remember, "you can make a grand entrance" when the doors open to Tukwila's new center. The official groundbreaking took place on January 6th, and construction is expected to last through 1996, with occupancy in January 1997. To order a personalized tile, call 433-1858 l'4 "' 'I 1' " or pick up an order form at City Hall. 1 it II, . o n uriimm nm1111U 1l 1 111 1 1;1 1 17 1 1.1m l� !111-1_111111111_111_11111_1111111[ITfill_�7 $MOia in�1.01 . ,. �u II T ......_,�1'!I►1�IIIUp I �1111111��UI�IUI-�1■t. + ii 1 — — III -uric i r■—'li hr_. urlUl� err.... �! ._. I- IurminiiN =— u i Onsluiti ■ 111 :�i I 1 — -� r n �nmr mmol � � I�In � r IuII m :!Jif►�� Ill�e Nom • • • • • • i 8 THE HAZELNUT to 46K, ok Kot to 4 — the 4KestioK o lisieworaI Fast forward — from your current shivering state to a sunny time next July when the weather's warm, there are burgers on the barbectue, and a red/white/blue color scheme signals the 4th of July. Should fireworks should be allowed in Tukwila, or banned completely? Tukwila's law now allows only "safe and sane" fireworks (not firecrackers) to be set off between 10 AM and 11 FM, only on the 4th of July. The City has heard from citizens who sup- port fireworks as a fun and safe part of family celebrations, and from citizens who strenuously object to any fireworks — especially the illegal ones — based on their noise, danger and potential damage. What do you think? The City Council will be waiting to hear from you. I do support a total ban on the sale or discharge of fireworks within the City of Tukwila. I do not supporta total ban on the sale or discharge of fireworks within the City of Tukwila. I like the present rules, allowing for discharge of legal fireworks only on the 4th and only during limited hours. Comments, suggestions, etc. (if you wish) Mark your choice, detach this form and mail it by February 16, 1996. 111 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 98188-2599 11 11„11„1;1„1 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY f IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES Fold along this line Seal with TAPE on this edge TUI(['VIILA RECYCLING REPORTER Recycled products now better than ever Recycled products have never been more available than they are right now. The success of recycling programs has ensured an increasingly consistent and plentiful supply of recycled materials available for remanufacture into new products. These new products are high in quality, competitively priced, and available on store shelves or in catalogs. What can you do to ensure that this trend continues? Purchase products made from recycled materials! Why post -consumer? Look for post -consumer content when shopping for recycled products. These materials have been previously used by consumers and recycled through residential and commercial recycling programs. Pre -consumer materials are industrial scraps that are incorporated back into the manufacturing process by the industry that produced the waste. Purchasing products made with post -consumer materials )ports local recycling programs by keeping markets for recycled materials strong and closing the recycling loop. Become a Master Home Environmentalist King County is recruiting volunteers for the Spring 1996 Master Home Environmen- talist program. If you are selected, you will receive a free 40 -hour volunteer training program. You will be trained by experts who will teach you: • to recognize indoor hazards such as lead, dust, toxic chemicals, moisture, and air problems. Qi how indoor pollutants affect our health. • low-cost or no -cost methods to reduce risks. Volunteers complete a minimum of 40 hours of outreach: conducting free in-home environment assessments. • speaking to community groups and organizations. • participating in events such as fairs. The next training will be held in Burien, March 12-21. Bunteer applications are due February 16, 1996. For olunteer application and information, call Amy Duggan at (206) 382-5013 x2313. FEBRUARY 1996 Things to do in 1996: • Make it your number one New Year's resolution to reduce/reuse/recycle throughout the year. And, to curb catalog clutter — • With the holidays over, you can re- duce unwanted mailings and dupli- cate catalogs by calling the toll-free (800) number listed on the catalog's order form. • To have your name removed from most — if not all — lists, contact Mail Preference Service, P.O. Box 9008, Farmingdale, NY 11735. Compost bins distributed On Saturday, September 30th, 100 Tuk- wila residents braved the drizzle and waited patiently in line to purchase re- cycled plastic compost bins at Tukwila's Compost Demonstration Garden in Allentown. The final compost bin event of 1995 also featured a Master Recy- cler/Composter who answered many questions about composting and other issues relating to recycling. We hope to offer a limited number of bins for sale in the spring. Stay tuned! Compost Demonstration Garden hibernates Due to construction for the new Com- munity Center, the Compost Demon- stration Garden has been dismantled and put into storage until the spring when the new site is ready. We'll let Want more information about recycling or composting in Tukwila? Call Rebecca Fox, Recycling Coordinator, at 431-3683. you know when the new Compost Garden is up and running again! 11 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Telephone: (206) 433-1800 Fax number: (206) 433-1833 Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8::30Av -5: OOPM TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Pam Carter, President 244-0558 Joe H. Duffle (beeper #) 994-7229 Allan Ekberg 241-6904 Jim Haggerton 244-7846 Joan Hernandez 248-0260 Pamela Linder 439-2473 Steve Mullet 241-6454 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, Dir431-3680 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, Director. 433-1831 City Clerk's Office 433-1800 Municipal Court 433-1840 Personnel 433-1831 City Job Line 433-1828 Emergency Fire, Police, Aid Car 911 TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 4101 South 131st Street Recreation Division 243-5198 Senior Center/Services433-1857 Human Services 241-7144 FOSTER GOLF LINKS 13500 Interurban Avenue South Pro Shop 242-4221 Restaurant 241-5784 THE HAZELNUT is a community newsletter published by the City of Tukwila and written by City staff. Editing/production: Stacia Norris Printed on recycled/recyclable paper using soy -based inks (Continued from front page) Neighborhood revitalization will continue as a major theme during the year. Th Capital Plan — which is largely our construction budget — has been revised to place additional emphasis on issues such as installation of residential sewers, improved water systems and upgraded streets. And now, a word from our citizens We will renew our series of Vision Tukwila neighborhood meetings that I developed in 1991. As many of you will recall, Vision Tukwila is a community participation process addressing a wide range of issues. The program's ultimate objectives are: • To knit our diverse residential and business neighborhoods together into a unified city, and equally as important, • To provide an opportunity for sharing your insights and opinions as to what the City needs to emphasize in our community -building efforts. Every household will be notified of the date, time and location of the upcoming neighborhood meetings. I urge you to be an active participant. In summary, this past year saw continued gains towards building a vibrant and healthy quality of life in Tukwila. 1996 will record further accomplishments, but these will require tough choices on how and where we spend our limited revenue. As always, your guidance and support is a critical element in our success. So, COMMUNICATE WITH US! There are several ways: attend City Council meetings, actively participate in the Vision Tukwila project, volunteer for one of our mar citizen -staffed boards or commissions, stop by City Hall, or give us a call. (You'llina telephone numbers for the Mayor and Council printed in the column to the left.) John W. Rants, Mayor Now there's someone to call about airport noise King County International Airport (better known as Boeing Field) recently promoted Larry Burris to the position of Noise Abatement Officer. Larry's responsibilities in this full-time position will include making airport -affected communities more livable by ensuring that airplane operators comply with noise regulations. Please forward your Boeing Field noise complaints to Mr. Burris at 296-7380. 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.