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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-06 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 7 No. 2Volume 7 Number 2 HAZELNUT GARY VAN DUSEN, MAYOR June 1984 SUPPORT YOUR NEIGHBORS AND THEIR PROPERTY BY TAKING BETTER CARE OF YOUR ANIMALS. Bill Gerard, Chief, King County Animal Control The primary complaint Animal Control receives from Tukwila residents is: "...dog running loose." Residents of Tukwila should know there is a leash law required within the city limits. When are they running loose — late at night and early in the morning, a responsbile neighbor and pet owner plays an important role in resolving these problems. Nothing is more irritating than to look out on garbage pickup day and see your garbage can or bag ripped apart or dumped over and strewn across your front lawn or street. One suggestion which would reduce future problems and complaints is for the responsible neigh- bor/pet owner to take his/her animal for its evening stroll on a leash or tether it on their own property. This not only exhibits good citizenship, but also complies with the leash law in Tukwila. Animal Control will be patrolling in the early morning and late evening. Citations may be issued to owners whose dogs are in violation of the leash law. Another problem I wish to bring to your attention, especially with extended hours of daylight in summer, is the "barking dog" problem. If you have a problem of this nature, we suggest you calmly and sensibly discuss it with your neighbor pet owner. Tell them their dog's barking disturbs you. Explain why it does. We have found that often the dog owner is unaware of the problem —they are used to it. Give them and you a chance to resolve the problem in a friendly, reasonable and com- munity fashion. If the barking continues after your discussion, call Animal Control. An Officer will contact you and take your signed complaint. We will make contact with the owner of the barking dog and may issue a warning violation. If after a written warning is issued, and the barking continues, a citation may be issued to the owner. In closing, so the residents of Tukwila are aware, King County Animal Control services are available to you seven days a week. We will do our best to respond in a timely fashion. THE NUMBER TO CALL TO REQUEST SERVICE IS: 344-3935 SISTER CITY COMMPl"I"LE MEMBERS NEEDED In November 1978 the Tukwila Community affiliated with the City of Ikawa, Japan, as Sister Cities. In the 51/2 years that have ensued, we have hosted over 140 visitors from Ikawa. Some 80 members of our community have traveled to Japan to ex- perience the culture, traditions, and overwhelming hospitality of the people of Ikawa. For those who have participated in this program, the value of its purpose is undeniable: the fostering of international understanding and goodwill through friendship and learning experiences made possible by the Sister Cities program. Much'of the accomplishments of the past 51 years is owed to the many volunteers from our community who have joined together in the planning and coordination of fund-raising, hosting activities and entertainment, and dozens of other necessary tasks. Recently, the City Council adopted an ordinance formalizing the Tukwila Sister Cities Committee and providing for the appointment of seven members to serve coordinating and directing the Sister Cities program. The Mayor's office is currently soliciting names of interested, energetic Tukwila citizens (both residential and corporate) to serve on the Committee. If you are willing to be considered for a committee appoint- ment, please contact the City Clerk's office, 433-1800. — PUBLIC MEETING — METRO EFFLUENT PIPELINE The City of Tukwila will hold a public meeting for residents and businesses to discuss Metro's plans for developing a transfer system to transmit secondary -treated effluent via an underground pipeline to Puget Sound. Treated effluent is now discharged directed into the Green/Duwamish River. The pipeline is proposed to cross the Green River at Fort Dent Park and then generally follow the west side of the Green River along Interurban Avenue in Tukwila. It would continue along West Marginal Way and Harbor Avenue to Duwamish Head in Seattle. The public meeting will be an opportunity to review and comment on the pipeline project, its proposed route impacts on Tukwila. Tukwila elected officials and staff, and members of the Metro project team will be on hand to answer questions and receive your comments and suggestions. Tukwila Mayor Gary Van Dusen will chair the meeting. Tuesday, June 19,1984 Foster Golf Course Clubhouse 13500 Interurban Avenue So. Tukwila, WA 98168 7:00 p.m. For more information contact: Rebecca Fox Tukwila Planning Department (433-1848) COUNCIL COMMITTEES AT WORK By Council President Phelps All meetings of the Tukwila City Council and its Committee are open to the public and all persons are encouraged to attend any meeting of these bodies, except Executive Sessions. The Regular Meeting of the City Council is held on the first and third Mondays of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The Committee of the Whole Meeting (Work Meeting) is held on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Council Committees are as follows (major items under consider- ation are also noted): TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE shall consider matters re- lated to the transportation plans, traffic, transit, streets, street lighting, signals, storm drainage, river basins and levees in coordination with the Public Works and Planning Departments. Committee Members: Mabel Harris (Chairman), Bud Bohrer, Wendy Morgan. Meets Tuesdays following Regular Meeting at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room 3, City Hall. The committee is considering the Capital Improvement Program and EIS, and Foster Point and Grady Way Bridges. UTILITIES COMMITTEE shall consider matters related to water, sewer, electric power, natural gas, telephone and cable television in coordination with the Public Works Department. Committee Members: Charlie Simpson (Chairman), Edgar Bauch, Mabel Harris. Meets Thursdays following Regular Meeting at4:30 p.m. in Conference Room 3, City Hall. The Committee is con- sidering the Capital Improvement Program and EIS, and Metro proposed 1985 sewer rate increase. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE shall consider matters related to police and fire protection, the municipal court, emergency services and animal control in coordination with the Police and Fire Departments, Civil Service Commission, and City Clerk. Committee Members: Bud Bohrer (Chairman), Wendy Morgan, Charlie Simpson. Meets second and fourth Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room 3, City Hall. The Committee is considering revisions to Title 8 and Title 9 of the R.C.W., and an ordinance requiring fire detectors. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE shall consider matters related to the general fiscal and financial operations of the City, budget and financial reports, and policy matters related to personnel including, but not limited to, the salary grade schedule and position classifications in coordination with the Finance Department and City Administrator. Committee Members: Joe Duffie (Chairman), Mabel Harris, Edgar Bauch. Meets second and fourth Mondays at 5:45 p.m. in Conference Room 3, City Hall. The Committee is considering the Foster Golf Links Concession contract and a long-range financial planning model. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE shall consider matters related to the planning of the physical, economic, aesthetic, cultural, and social development of the City zoning code, building, code, sign code, and annexation policies in coordination with the Planning Department, Planning Commission, Arts Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Sister Cities Committee. Committee Members: Wendy Morgan (Chairman), Joe Duffie, Charlie Simp- son. Meets first and third Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room 3, City Hall. The Committee is considering a policy on naming City property, and an Urban Form Study. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE shall consider mat- ters related to parks and park lands, golf course, planning and implementation of recreation facilities and activities in coordina- tion with Parks and Recreation Department and Parks Commis- sion. Committee Members: Edgar Bauch (Chairman), Bud Bohrer, Joe Duffie. Meets first and third Mondays at 5:45 p.m. in Conference Room 3, City Hall. The Committee is considering review of Recreation Department personnel, program policies and a 1984 Block Grant Project request. FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION DAYS By Doug Gibbs "Fire Service Recognition Days" at the Southcenter Mall was a huge success. Fire Departments and other associated agencies from all over King County participated in an exhaustive effort to demonstrate to the public what the fire service is all about. Such notables as "Smokey the Bear", "Hector Detector", the "Fire Chicken", the "Hazard House", and the "Singing Fireman" were all on hand to help out. The 175,000 visitors could see displays and receive information on smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, burn care, water safety, first aid & CPR, chimney cleaning and many other subjects relating to fire safety. There were booths manned by firefighter explorer scouts, firefighters from Bates Vocational Technical School and from Washington State Fire Service Training Person- nel; all there to help inspire the young ones into a career of community service. Our thanks goes to all of the people and businesses of Tukwila who donated their time, effort and money toward this endeavor. Without your help, we would not have made it!! A special thanks goes to the Southcenter Mall for allowing us the chance to use their fine facility and to Marty Grisham, of the Tukwila Fire Department, this year's show coordinator. MARK YOUR CALENDAR —JOIN THE FUN! I r TUKWILA DAYS! Recreation Department is planning parades, com- munity festivals, dances, golf and tennis tournaments and field day fun beginning Thursday, August 16, 1984. PLEASE CALL AND OFFER YOUR HELP to make this weekend a big success. For information call Lynn Devoir, 243-5198. STAFF CHANGES AT CITY HALL ELLEN CALLAHAN — EXECUTIVE SEC- RETARY/PERSONNEL ASSISTANT Ellen, who joined the City on February 27, has ten years of work experience in both the public and private sectors. Her pos- itions include a Public Relations Manager for a large Illinois county as well as Promotion Representative for an international performing group. Ellen has a B.A. degree in management, and she is currently vice-president and newsletter editor for the Seattle Gray Panthers and recording secretary for the Southcenter Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association. KATHY PALMER — COURT CLERK Kathy was born and raised in West Seattle, graduated from the University of Wash- ington, and traveled for several years in Southern California and the Midwest. She is now living in Burien with her two children. She worked for Roxbury District Court before coming to Tukwila Municipal Court in March. SALLY HEYE — ASSISTANT ENGINEER Sally received her B.S.C.E. from Saint Martin's College and previously worked for Kennedy/Jenks Engineers as a con- struction inspector. Her hobbies include horseback riding, water and snow skiing, riding dune buggies, and most outdoor sports. REBECCA FOX — PLANNER/PROJECT PLANNER Rebecca, most recently a Financial Spe- cialist with the City of Seattle has over seven years of municipal government ex- perience. As alumna of Middlebury Col- lege, Rebecca has graduate degrees from the University of Washington and Harvard University. Rebecca enjoys cross-country skiing and is especially interested in the arts and music. She is active in the Capitol Hill Community Council's Land Use Committee. MARILYN RENDON — COURT CLERK Marilyn came to Tukwila Municipal Court after two years as a Court Clerk at Roxbury district Court in Burien. She was born and raised in Seattle and attended Foster High School. She lived in Hawaii for 11 years, Florida for 7 years, and resides in Federal Way with her husband and 3 children. PAT TURNER — PART TIME SECRE- TARY IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Pat was born and raised in Seattle and for the past 21 years has lived in the south end with her husband and two children. She has recently completed a course at Griffin Business College, earning an A.A. Degree in the legal secretary course. In her spare time, Pat likes salmon fishing and playing the piano. JOAN MEYER — PART TIME SECRE- TARY IN FIRE DEPARTMENT Joan was born and raised in Seoul, Korea. She came here in 1966. She is married with 2 children and lives in Kent. Joan is a Graduate of Green River Community Col- lege and has a degree in acocunting. She plays tennis and is a runner. MARV ANDERSON — FIELD SUPERINTENDENT Mary is from Montrose, South Dakota, and joined the Public Works team in May and is looking forward to becoming a part of the Tukwila community. He has an extensive background in public works maintenance and is on familiar turf here in Tukwila. Mary is an asset to the department. ROSS EARNST — CITY ENGINEER Ross has a great deal of experience in public works and construction engineer- ing with the Navy. He comes to Tukwila from Entranco Engineers. Ross enjoys hunting and fishing, especially sockeye fishing in Lake Washington. KATHERINE SMITH — PART TIME CLERK IN FINANCE DEPARTMENT Katherine was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. She graduated from Roos- evelt High School with honors where she received the American Legion Certificate of School Award and the Scholastic De- partmental Award in Business Education. In 1978, she graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in English Language and Literature, and Composition and Advanced Writing. Katherine is the new part-time Payroll Clerk in the Finance Department. KATHY STETSON — PART TIME SEC- RETARY AT COMMUNITY CENTER Kathy has been working at the Community Center since January and says she is amazed at how many activities the Parks and Recreation Department provides for the citizens. Prior to taking the secretarial job, she taught the preschool class. Kathy now does both on a part time basis. She has been a resident of the area for 8 years. ROGER RUNNING — BUILDING MAIN- TENANCE SUPERVISOR Roger was born and raised in the Burien area and is a Graduate of Highline High- school. He is married and has a 3 year old daughter. THE HAZELNUT PUBLISHED QUARTERLY By the City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188 Written by City Employees BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID TUKWILA, WA. PERMIT NO. 12698 MAYOR VAN DUSEN INVITES COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES FROM THE CITIZENS OF OUR RESIDEN- TIAL AND BUSINESS COMMUNITIES. HE CAN BE REACHED AT CITY HALL, GENERALLY, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 3:00 TO 6:00 P.M. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BURGLAR.. . OR... WHY SHOULD HE HAVE TO WORK AS HARD AS YOU? Pat Lowery, Crime Prevention Officer PART 2 As we continue the saga of Sorrowful Sam, the un- fortunate burglar that came to Tukwila to ply his trade, we observe him in the process of trying to force a door that has been secured with a good solid deadbolt lock. His efforts are going unrewarded, but then that is the story of Sorrowful Sam's total experience in Tukwila, a city that takes its crime prevention seriously. Based on the techniques used by Sorrowful Sam and his peers, here are a few simple, practical safeguards you can take: LOCK YOUR DOOR WITH A KEY. LOCK YOUR WINDOWS, TOO. NEVER LEAVE A KEY UNDER THE DOORMAT, IN THE MAILBOX, OR ON THE TOP OF THE DOOR FRAME. LEAVE YOUR LIGHTS ON WHEN YOU GO OUT. DON'T TELL STRANGERS WHEN YOU'LL BE AWAY. DON'T LET YOUR HOUSE LOOK UNOCCUPIED. KEEP YOUR GARAGE DOOR CLOSED. GET ON THE `HOUSE TO WATCH' LIST BY CALLING THE TUKWILA POLICE DEPARTMENT. BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR. KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR NEIGHBORS' HOUSE WHEN YOU KNOW THEY ARE NOT HOME. IF YOU NOTICE ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS CALL THE POLICE - 852-2121. If we all do our part and fill the role of good neighbors, Sorrowful Sam will have two alternatives: ply his trade elsewhere, or become a guest of the state, in Walla Walla. Questions? Call the Tukwila Crime Prevention Office —433-1822. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN What is the CIP? Tukwila is developing a Capital Improvement Plan. This plan presents a six year schedule of anticipated im- provements to major public facilities along with their related costs for design, land acquisition and construction. The Mayor and City Council are currently preparing the 1985- 1990 C.I.P. What will the CIP do? The CIP will allow Tukwila to plan systematically for repair, replacement and new construction of assets which serve the entire community. It links these physical improvements with a means of payment. This approach will assure the identification of real needs which impact the quality of life residents and businesses now enjoy. How is a CIP project list created? Ideas for CIP projects basically come from three sources; City administration, City Council, and the public. Based on review and recommendations, the City Council ranks those projects they feel are the most important in the next six years. The public will be asked to make comments on the list and make additional project suggestions at public meetings. Suggested projects will be explained at public meetings and in brochures. In addition, community and business groups may participate in the CIP process by requesting special staff presentations at meetings, etc. The City of Tukwila welcomes, oral and written comments from the public. For more information, call Rebecca Fox, Planning Department 433-1848. NEW SIGNS APPEAR ON CITY STREETS.