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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-11 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 12 No. 4NOVEMBER 1991 THE HAZELNUT A Quarterly Publication of the City, of Tukwila Volume I2, Number 4 Future of Tukwila libraries to be decided Library services in Tukwila are at a cross- roads. The City currently contracts for services with the King County Library System (KCLS). In 1990, KCLS imple- mented a change in its contract rates to bring them into alignment with the rate paid by those that have annexed to KCLS. The change in the contract rate is based on property taxes, severely impacting Tukwila because of its extensive com- mercial base. The costs for providing library services to our community has risen from $100,000in 1990 to $565,000 in 1991, and to a projected $1.2 million in 1994. This motivated the City and its Library Advisory Board to look at the various options available for providing library service. The reality is that Tukwila will be paying over a million dollars per year for libraries and we need to decide the best way to spend those dollars. Three alternatives for Tukwila's library services have been identified: 1) the City continues to contract with KCLS, 2) the City annexes to KCLS, or 3) the City develops an independent library system. Outlines of the different options follow; more details are available at the Tukwila and Foster libraries as well as at City Hall. Some highlights... City Library Issue Page 1 Preliminary Budget Page 2 Growth Management Page 3 Vision Tukwila Page 3 Council Work Plan Page 4 Dike Project Page S Burning Issues Page 6 Police Holiday Tips Page 7 Council Vacancy Page 8 THE OPTIONS: Continue to contract with KCLS7 The City would continue to contract with KCLS and maintain some local control through contractnegotiation and an active library advisory board. Con- tract costs will rise to $1.2 million by 1994. Funding has come out of the City's general fund in the past, opening the question of additional taxes or re- ductions in other services to cover this cost. The current level of service would be maintained and there are a few options for expansion of those services, though Tukwila citizens have access to all branches and materials in the large library system. This option maintains the status quo. Annexation to the KCLS? If the citizens vote for this option, the City would annex to the KCLS and funding would come from the King County property tax. Tukwila as a whole would still be paying $1.2 million by 1994 for library services through a direct library tax to each property holder in the City. The City would not be directly responsible for funding library services. The current level of service will be maintained, and there are a few options for expansion of those services, though Tukwila citizens have access to all branches and materials in the largelibrary system. With this option, Tukwila will have minimal control over the local li- braries, though KCLS would like to see the local library advisory board main- tained. Another option is to annex with an interlocal agreement in order to secure desired changes to the local libraries. (continued on page 5) A final note from Mayor VanDusen The publication of the Hazelnut has al- ways been the most effective means of communication we have to the citizens of Tukwila. This edition gives me one final opportunityto address you asyourMayor. I will keep it short as I only want to thank you, the citizens of Tukwila, for your many years of support in electing me as a councilman and ultimately your Mayor. The past twenty years seem to have gone by so quickly, as I look back on all the events that have taken place during my tenure. In the myriad of crises, events, debates and political interaction with which I have been involved, I want you to know I have always attempted to make decisions that were in the best interest of the community as a whole. I now leave City service because of the vote of the electorate, the final determin- ers of any city's future. Again, I thank you for all your support and only ask that you continue to participate in your City to the best of your ability. The future of Tukwila ultimately rests with its citizens and the degree to which each person participates in the issues andproblemsour community faces. I wish you all well and may God bless each and every one of you. — Gary L. VanDusen, Mayor You're invited to a farewell reception for Mayor Gary VanDusen to be held Thursday, December 12 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard. Join us at this informal gathering to wish Gary the best for the future. Preliminary budget for 1992 faces challenge of fewer revenues Mayor Gary VanDusen has presented 1992's preliminary budget to the City Council for consideration. It is a balanced budget that presented challenges which the City has not faced in its recent history. The conditions that have contributed to these challenges are becoming familiar. Sales tax revenues — which traditionally have supported increases in basic service delivery, new initiatives and respectable ending fund balances — will not support even the expected inflationary costs of continuing the existing service levels. Although the slowdown in the economy has had its effect, it is important to note that sales tax receipts are running over 5% higher than in 1990. Unfortunately, revenues must now grow at a rate of over 7% to keep pace with the inflationary effects of our labor-intensive service de- livery system. The primary factor for the pressure on revenues has not been the economy but, instead, our tremendous growth. This is not a transitory condition; it is a factor that will drive future budgets and that will require us to engage in care- ful analysis of our service levels if the City is to continue to provide a balanced pro- gram of general and capital fund activities. The following is a synopsis of the develop- ment of the primary funds: General Fund Overall, General Fund expenditures will increase by 11% ($2,084,000) in 1992. Salaries and benefits — along with fixed costs items such as jail fees, emergency communications costs, library services, insurance, and the King County Public Health agreement — represent over half of this increase over our 1991 budget. In order to absorb this impact, it was neces- sary to cap and in some cases reduce expenditures in discretionary areas (sup- plies, travel, capital purchases, professional services). Additionally, the Mayor directed that Cityforego the third year contribution to the strategic contingency fund (popu- larly known as the "rainy day" fund). The General Fund budget contains no staffing increases. Inclusion of additional positions in the preliminary budget would have required reducing existing programs or staffing to accommodate the fiscal im- pacts. In summary, 1992 General Fund departmental budgets will allow con- tinuing the existing levels of service to our community, without sacrificing quality or responsiveness. Flexibility and program expansion or enhancement will be ex- tremely limited, however. Utility/Street Funds The Utility (Water, Surface Water/Sewer) Funds remain in satisfactory condition. In recognition of the needs created by as- sumption of the deteriorated infrastructure in the annexation areas, the Mayor ap- proved several major equipmentpurchases associated with those annexation areas. Also, a Crew Leader to the Surface Water Division has been added, completing the staffing of this recently initiated utility. Capital Improvement Program The impacts of annexation and the other factors which affect the City's operation and maintenance functions extend to the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Unfor- tunately, all of the projects having merit cannot be funded, nor accomplished as fast as would be preferred. Although the CIP is balanced for 1992, the remaining five years of the CIP period (1993-1997) will require additional review. Service Levels/Priorities The City of Tukwila is now realizing the limits of its ability to continue expansion of City services and providing for an ag- gressive capital program as demonstrated in recent budget review sessions. Before the City increases taxes or imposes other charges on our community, a systematic review of all current policies and service levels is needed. Some issues requiring analysis and public review include: V Library Services ✓ Police, Fire, Recreation, Public Works and other basic expectations/service levels V Capital funding policies, such as un- dergrounding V Liability insurance, health services, jail, and other "fixed cost" services V Facilities needs — a long-term strategy V Funding for "Rainy Day" Reserve This proposed budget is intended to sus- tain a level of service in 1992 that Tukwila citizens have come to expect. The Mayor has asked the City Council to join the Administration in a work program for 1992 that addresses the service level and fiscal issues facing Tukwila. Continued revenue limitations demand that a num- ber of broad long-standing policy issues be updated, revised or re -stated as the City moves into the future. 1992 Budget Public Hearing Monday, December 2nd 7:00 p.m., City Hall $20,000,000 - $15,000,000 - $10,000,000 $5,000,000 - so $7,512,000 General Fund Expenditures —1987 to 1992 $8,819,000 $11,032,000 $13,736,000 $15,671,000 4 4 $17,399,000 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 2 THE HAZELNUT Growth Management Act requires City and its citizens to look to the future As a citizen here, have you noticed any of these changes? or Increased population or Sprawling development or Increased traffic congestion or Threatened forest and agricultural lands, and wetlands and wildlife habitat areas or Flooding and landslides in historically dry and stable areas In response to the above concerns, the Washington State legislature passed the Growth Management Act (GMA). All cities and counties must create or amend their Comprehensive Land Use Plans to meet newly adopted state goals to preserve open space, protect the environment, relieve traffic congestion, coordinate development and infrastructure improvements, and restore housing affordability. The state goals emphasize: consistency of capital and transportation plans with land use plans; coordination among neighboring jurisdictions; conservation of important timber, agriculture and mineral resource lands; protection of sensitive lands; and early and continuous public participation in the process. For the first time, a twenty-year capital financial plan must be produced to provide resources for the construction of infrastructure and capital projects to meet the projected needs in the areas of anticipated growth in population and employment. What Tukwila is doing Tukwila's Comprehensive Land Use Plan was adopted in 1978, when the City was more than half its current land size and three times smaller in population. The state has mandated the adoption of a new plan by July 1993 . The GMA legislation encourages a "from -the -bottom-up" approach to achieving the state goals. This means that members of the Tukwila community must assess their own goals for the City and meld them with the general goals of the state, surrounding jurisdictions and King County. To foster coordination between local jurisdictions, County and City officials are collaborating to develop policies that will serve as a framework for all jurisdictions within the County. Local ratification of these framework policies is targeted for July 1992. To begin the local process of review and amendment, Tukwila's Department of Community Development (DC D) has inventoried all land uses within its corporate limits and estimated potential growth in housing units based on the land inventory. Additional collection of background information and data continues. The creation of a plan is a multi-year collaboration of residents and property owners. This is the first in a series Hazelnut articles discussing the comprehensive planning process. Future articles will explain how you can become directly involved in this process. Extensive notice will be given to encourage involvement of community members from all neighborhoods in preparing the plan. (See accompanying Vision Tukwila article at right.) NOVEMBER 1991 Vision Tukwila calls for the Involvement of everyone The September issue of the Hazelnut in- troduced to you the Vision Tukwilapro jest. Some of you have called to get further information and to ask when the com- munity meetings will actually begin. In Januaryyou will receive the first in a series of notices of upcoming meetings in your area. The meetings will be scheduled throughout January, February and March of 1992. The purpose of the Vision Tukwila project is to include all Tukwila citizens in the planning process for the City. Your par- ticipation in the neighborhood meetings will result in: a. bringing your most important issues to the attention of the City officials; b. the integration of those issues into the City's plans, both short-term and long- range; c. the creation of action groups to advise the City on specific issues and projects; d. the foundation for a City-wide plan- ning process for the future of Tukwila. As a citizen living, working, andplayingin this community, you have the best knowl- edge of the needs and concerns of your neighborhood. Your concerns are the City's call to action. Between now and January, we will be making the final arrangements for this project. If you have ideas, suggestions, or would like to help organize your neigh- borhood, please call Lora Fowler, Project Coordinator, at 431-3670. We need your advice — We want your help... How do you picture Tukwila's future? vision Tukwila 3 Council President summarizes accomplishments The year is almost over, and I am pleased to take this final opportunity to provide an update on your City Council's activities. Back in January, the Council decided to concentrate on completing a few high- priority issues that affected the quality of life in our city. We set schedules and created a Council "work plan" to ensure that we completed the most important projects. Well, the Council has been very busy, and I am very happy to say that we completed most of what we scheduled in our "work plan". First, we concentrated on finishing work on numerous ordinances (laws) that had been started in previous years. The list included the Sensitive Areas Ordinance, Land Altering Ordinance, new Housing Standards, new Multi -Family Housing Standards, and a Recycling Ordinance. I am proud to report we have completed the Sensitive Areas Ordinance, Land Al- teringOrdinance, new HousingStandards, and the Recycling Ordinance. The Multi - Family Standards are still being considered by the Planning Commission, but we expect them to be completed in 1992. The second set of tasks we took on are more subjective and harder to define, involving very controversial or costly issues for the City. The easiest of these was a review of the City -funded Residential Street Improvement Program started years ago in old Tukwila. Should it continue as in the past, or be modified to reduce the cost to the City? We decided to continue to fund it, because the undergrounding of power lines is an important improvement that beautifies our residential areas, and building sidewalks encourages citizens to safely walk, meet, and talk to our neigh- bors. We are currentlyworking on how to fund this program in our "Six -Year Capital Improvement Program" and the 1992 Budget. The library issue is the hardest to decide and we are still working on it. We expect a report from the City Library Board in November and will be discussing it in December. This issue has several compo - 4 nents, but the biggest problem is that the King County Library Board, with whom the City contracts for library services, has dramatically raised its rates to the City. Therewill be public hearings and meetings on the library issue in the upcoming months, and we hope that you will all participate. The Council has also worked on and completed many other items of business, including renaming several fragmentary streets into a single Macadam Road South, amending the Adult Entertainment Ordi- nance to help in its enforcement, passing a referendum and initiative process for citizen use, approving amendments to the undergrounding requirements for single- family homes, closing the Washington Department of Transportation dumpsite on Pacific Highway South, and creating a new multi-year budget planning process. The Council is currently concentrating its efforts on the 1992 budget that must be passed before the year's end. I realize that you may have read many comments in the newspapers implying that we have a cri- sis, are out of money, or won't be able to take on all of the projects we have planned for the future. The only thing that is true is the last point–we won't be able to build everything we want to. But that is not a crisis; it just means that we have reached the pointwherewe can spend more money than we bring in. Our City finances are still very healthy, and we have the funds to do many things that other cities can only dream about. The only thing differ- ent is that the Council will have to make hard decisions and prioritize the City's dreams (something we all do – as citizens – every day in our personal lives). I close by saying that I am very proud of the Council's accomplishments in 1991. The Council decided at the beginning of the year to set goals and create a "work plan", ensuring that we would do the job that you, the citizens, elected us to do. Well, we did. And I think you should be proud of us, too! — Dennis Robertson Human Services update Requests for human service proposals were received by the Mayor's Office and were reviewed by an ad-hoc committee in October. The twenty-eight applica- tions for funding totalled $482,853, representing a 56% increase over 1990. Requests were made for: 9 victim assistance programs + emergency services programs + youth and family counseling + health care 9 transportation 9 programs for seniors 9 information and referral + employment 9 education Ratings and recommendations were made on the basis of a knowledge of Tukwila's needs, sensitivity and accessi- bility, collaboration, track record, costs and likelihood of success. Funding rec- ommendations have been made to the Mayor's Office and will be forwarded to the City Council for further discussion. New contracts for human services are expected to begin in early 1992. In other news, calls for human service information and referral have steadily grown in number since April 1991, and are expected to increase with the public's awareness of these services. The major- ity of calls have focused on financial assistance, help in finding affordable housing, assistance for seniors and men- tal health related assistance. Human service information/referral brochures will soon be making their appearance in key locations throughout the City. Several education and training sessions have been held for City staff, who learned about human service issues including domestic/sexual violence and child abuse, and providing information and referral. Residents interested in learning more about available human serviceswill have an opportunity to attend an open house scheduled early next year to meet the contracted human service providers. THE HAZELNUT Green River diking project interrupts trail use Why was the river trail covered over by dirt fill material? Will the running path and bike trail be replaced? What happened to several large trees along the trail? These and other questions have been asked following the start of a new dike project where the recreation trail was located along the Green River between Strander Boulevard and S. 180th Street. In order to prevent flooding of the central business district near Southcenter, the Army Corps of Engineers calculated that the existing dike and roadway areas had to be raised from one to five feet in various locations. This raised dike will provide flood protection to our area for many years to come. As the entire valley floor continues to be developed, the amount of water runoff flowing directly into the river has increased, thus increasing the chance for flooding during extreme rain storm conditions. With the dike fill material in place, the Corps will replace the recreation trail. The cinder trail between Strander Boulevard and South 180th Street will be recon- structed and the asphalt paving will be done as weather allows. Several large Norway maple trees have been relocated and numerous new trees will be planted. To further enhance the trail, two new picnic/rest areas will be developed next spring. One area will be developed two blocks north of Costco, and the other will be near where the railroad tracks cross the trail south of Strander Boulevard. A new 12 -station fitness/ exercise course will be added to replace the old equipment removed during construction. Bicentennial Park has also had a dike built within the park area. New grass and walking paths will be built as soon as weather allows. A new children's play structure will be located south of the existing log cabin. Questions? Contact the Parks and Recreation administrative office at 433-1843. New K-9 unit joins police force Chief of Police Ron Waldner and the Tuk- wila Police Department are pleased to an- nounce the formation of our new K-9 team. Officer Steve Gurr and Police Dog "Mar- kos" are currently undergoing certification training in the Tri -Cities. The team is scheduled to be working in the City by the end of November. Markos is a 19 -month old, 95 pound, longhair German Shepherd that was im- ported from Germanyby our trainer specifi- cally for the Tukwila Police Department. Markos comes from a long line of profes- sional police working dogs. In addition to tracking and officer protection, Markos is also trained in narcotics detection. This will be the first time that the Police Department has employed a cross - trained narcotics patrol dog. Our last K-9, Dano, was retired with the promotion of handler Carl Ueland. The Tukwila Police Department is looking forward to putting Steve and Markos on patrol, to better serve the citizens of the City of Tukwila. NOVEMBER 1991 How do YOU feel about these library options? Come to a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m. In Council Chambers at Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila libraries (continued from page 1) Develop an independent library system? lithe citizens vote for this option, Tukwila would leave KCLS and develop its own library system; the cities of Renton and Enumclaw have done so. This would give Tukwila the flexibility to offer the services, hours, and facilities that would best fit the City's library needs, although it could not duplicate the full range of services that KCLS can offer. The City would maintain local control and, after initial start up costs, this alternative could operate at around $600,000 to $900,000 per year. There are still some "unknowns" with this option and a feasibility study would need to be completed. Those are the options available to Tukwila voters. Where do we go from here? Which alternative do you feel will give us the most for our money? How much are you willing to pay for library services? The Library Advisory Board has gathered data around each alternative, but what is missing is a clear direction from you, the citizen, as to what you want. The City Council will be holding a public hearing on this issue on Monday, De- cember 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Based on the data already gathered and on the citizen input, the library board will make a rec- ommendation to Council and they will make their decision by mid-December. The time to act is nowl Come share your views at the December 2nd hearing. If you can't come, please callTrishCamozzi- Ekberg, Tukwila Library Advisory Board Chairperson, at 924-3283 (days) or 241- 6904 (evenings). 5 Residents need to observe outdoor burning regulations Did you know that you need a burn permit to have an outdoor yard waste fire? The Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency (PSAPCA) is the regula- tory agency that decides whether air quality is clean enough to allow outdoor burning or the use of wood stoves. General terms and conditions of qualify- ing for a residential (single-family resi- dence) burn permit are as follows: • Burn from 10:00 a.m. until sunset. • Only natural vegetation may be burned, such as leaves, clippings, prunings, and other yard and garden- ing refuse. • No trash, rubber, asphalt, plastic, treated wood or petroleum products may be burned. • Persons shall monitor the fire at all times and have a charged garden hose nearby. • No burning within 50' of any fence and/or structure. This portion is of- ten a major limiting factor. • BURN BARRELS ARE PROHIBITED. This is partly due to their poor burning efficiency. • There may be only one fire at a time not exceeding 3'x4' on the permittee's property only, with the permit on hand. (Full terms and conditions may be ob- tained on the burn permit application.) The FIre Marshal currently allows per- mits for 7 days only, and they may be revoked at any time. If there is a wood stove burn ban, outdoor fires are banned also. There is no fee for this permit and may be obtained at any one of the City's four fire stations: 444 Andover Park East 575-4404 5900 S. 147 Street 242-4666 12026 - 42nd Avenue S.—762-3330 4237 S. 144 Street 248-2045 6 Are you burning legally? YES! PSAPCA takes aim at smoking chimneys The Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency is targeting chimneys that pro- duce excessive amounts of smoke. Breathingwood smoke is a health hazard; it contains a complex mixture of toxic compounds, some of which are known to cause cancer. Fine particles in wood smoke travel deep into the lungs and can cause structural and biochemical changes. Carbon monoxide increases the incidence of angina in persons with cardiac disease. Other components such as formaldehyde may cause lung cancer. Researchers ex- press concern for the elderly and for per- sons with asthma, emphysema and other lung diseases. Even healthy people, es- pecially those who are physically active during air stagnation periods, are affected by wood smoke. Opacity is a visual measurement of smoke density. It is expressed as a percentage, representing the extent to which an object viewed through smoke is obscured. The limit for wood smoke is 20%. Except for brief periods duringstart-upand refueling, the generation of such smoke is subject to enforcement action. The PSAPCA implements a state -man- dated, two stage wood stove curtailment program. In a Stage limpairment, uncertified wood stoves, fireplaces and outdoor burning are prohibited. A Stage II impairment extends the ban to all stoves, including pellet types. Households with no other source of ad- equate heat are exempt from local bans. Fines for excessive smoke or violating burning bans are $100 for the first offense and $250 for a second offense. Violators are given three options in lieu of paying fines: • Replace problematic wood stoves or fireplaces with natural gas stoves, gas logs, cleaner certified stoves, high of flciency conventional furnaces or ap- proved masonry heaters. • Dispose of problematic wood stoves. • Render problematic fireplaces inop- erable. Some retail outlets are offering discounts on certified stoves, removing old "dirty" stoves and ensuring that they end up at a scrap dealer. It is the responsibility of the wood burner to be informed of air quality conditions and burning restrictions. Most radio and television stations report burn bans. You can also call for a recorded message at 296-5100. When you bum wood, remember to burn only dry, seasoned wood. Provide a generous air supply in order to burn at high temperatures. Don't burn overnight. The fires smolder, waste wood, produce little heat and result in substantial quan- tities of air pollution. Don't start a fire when you intend to leave the house. As with outdoor burning, never burn garbage or treated wood. Alternatives to using less fuel and reduc- ing burning include insulating and weather-stripping your home. Set your thermostat back while you sleep or while the home is unoccupied. Use individual room heaters to direct the heat where you need it. Remember to have your chimney cleaned on a regular basis. THE HAZELNUT Police offer holiday precaution lists Holiday tips for home • Don't display gifts where they may be seen through a window or doorway. Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows when you go out, even for a few minutes. • If you have house guests, let them know about your security precautions and make sure they follow them. • If you go away, get an automatic timer for your lights. Have a neighbor watch your home for you and pick up newspapers and mail. Volunteer to do the same for your neighbor. • Arrange for a neighbor to accept packages if you're not home. • Immediately after the holidays, mark new gifts with your driver's license number. When You're Away from Home • Lock your car and close the windows, even if you are only going to be gone for a few minutes. Lock your packages in the trunk. If you must lock things in the back seat, put them on the floor board and cover them with a blanket. Have your key in hand when you return to your car. • If someone demands your purse or wallet and shows, threatens or implies in any way that they have a weapon, hand the purse or wallet over. If you resist, you may be gambling with your life. • If you are the victim of a robber/thief, be sure to report it to the police, with a description and a direction and means of travel taken by the suspect, if possible. • Even though you are rushed and thinking about a thousand things, stay alert to your surroundings and the people around you. • Shop before dark if possible. Park in a well -lighted area. Don't walk to your car alone if it's parked in a dark area. • Wait for public transportation or rides from friends in busy, well -lighted areas. • Teach your children to go to a store clerk and ask for help if you become separated while shopping. Teach your children never to go into the parking lot alone. • Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Don't carry it in your wallet; carry cash in a front pocket. Pay for your purchases with a check or credit card when possible. • Be extra careful with purses and wallets. Carry your purse tightly under your arm and don't leave it unattended, even for a second! If you have a purse strap, put it over your head. Those new waist bags ("fanny packs") are a good way to keep track of and hold onto cash and credit cards. Shopping Season is Pickpocket Season • Be on the lookout for pickpockets, who prefer to operate in crowded stores, loaded busses and busy bus stops. • Beware of strangers (including children) who bump, shove, or get too close. Pickpockets often work in teams of two or three; one may create a distraction while another lifts wallets from pockets and purses. Make a d(fference this holiday season! Think! NOVEMBER 1991 TAKE A BITE OUT OF CREME New Facility Guide available Want to know your way around the City just a little better? The Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department has recently pro- duced a new City facilities guide. This document provides a complete road map of the City limits, locations of City parks, golf course, trails, City Hall, libraries and fire stations. In addition, other facilities such as South Central Pool and local schools are shown. Copies of the facilities guide are available at City Hall, Foster Golf Course and the Community Center. A guide will be mailed to citizens upon request; please call the community center at 243-5198 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mon- day through Friday, to request your copy. Scare fest brings donations The Tukwila Parks and Recreation De- partment presented their annual Hallow- een Haunted House and Carnival on Oc- tober 28th and 29th. Many residents took advantage of the fun and haunted frolics for the price of a can of food or 5N. The event brought in 515 cans of food and collected $83.00. The food was donated to the Church by the Side of the Road and the Riverton Heights Methodist Church food banks. The money will be given to the Fire Department to supply holiday food baskets for the needy. Tukwila history book... ready for gift giving!? Whip out the wrapping paper — this could be it! The City of Tukwila history book has been a long time coming and a huge undertaking. The book is currently at the printer, and is scheduled to be available to purchasers by December 9th. The book, available in both soft- and hard cover, will be over 300 pages and will have 160 pictures. When you see the final product, we think you'll agree it was well worth the wait. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Dibble, production manager, at 431-3687. 7 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWI A CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard 433-1800 Business hours: Monday — Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm TUKWI A CITY COUNCIL Dennis Robertson, President Joe H. Duffle Allan Ekberg Joan Hernandez Steve Lawrence Clarence Moriwaki John "Wa11y" Rants CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers Regular Meeting ..1 st/3rd Mondays Workshops 2nd/4th Mondays CITY OFFICES Mayor Gary L. VanDusen 433-1805 City Administrator John McFarland 433-1832 Finance Department Alan Doersche4 Director.433-1835 Fire Department Tom Keefe, Chief 575-4404 Dept. of Community Development Rick Beeler, Director 431-3680 Parks/Recreation Department Don Williams, Director433-1843 Police Department Ron Waldner, Chief 433-1808 Public Works Department Ross Earnst, Director 433-0179 Dept. of Administrative Services Viki Witschger, Director433-1831 City Clerk's Office fce 433-1800 Municipal Court 433-1840 Personnel 433-1831 City Job Line 433-1828 Emergency Fine, Police, Aid Car 911 TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 4101 South 131st Street Recreation Division 243-5198 Senior Center & Services 433-1857 Human Services 241-7144 FOSTER GOLF LINKS 13500 Interurban Avenue South Pro Shop 242-4221 Restaurant 241-5784 THE HAZELNUT Ls a community newsletter published quarterly by the City of Tukwila and written by C ty staff: Editing/production: Stacia Norms uaPrinted on recycled paper Council position opens Because of the election of current Council member Wally Rants to the Mayor's of- fice, there will be a vacancy on the City Council in January. At that time the City Council will appoint a someone to fill the vacancy. The appointee will take office immediately and serve until the next regular elections in the fall of 1993. The Council has an application form for anyone interested in applying for the Council position. To qualify for the posi- tion, the candidate must be a registered voter and must have lived in Tukwila (including areas which were recently an- nexed to Tukwila) for one year. Applicants must be willing to work some evening hours. Council meetings are held each Monday night, and shorter com- mittee meetings are held other evenings after 5:00. Special meetings may be held mid -week when the work load demands. Application forms are available at City Hall or by calling 433-1800; all applica- tions must be submitted by 5:00 p.m., January 3rd. The 1992 City Council will review the applications and interview fi- nalists to choose the new member. Consider applying if you are sincerely interested in serving the citizens and the City. It's not easy, but it's very rewarding. FINAL ELECTION RESULTS COUNCIL Dennis Robertson 1,732 POSITION #1 Gary Van Dusen 1,550 COUNCIL Steve Mullet 1,717 POSITION#2 Elizabeth Springer 1,542 COUNCIL Joan Hernandez 1,796 POSITION #3 Joseph Egan 1,484 MAYOR'S Wally Rants 1,744 POSITION Charles Simpson 1,635 1992 OPEN HOUSE Thursday, January 16th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Please Join us for coffee and snacks, and meet and talk to the new Mayor and C/ty Council members. New year means new licenses Attention, Tukwila business owners! Your current business licenses expire on December 31, 1991. All businesses currently licensed in the City will be receiving business license renewal forms in mid-December 1991. The Tukwila Municipal Code requires all business enterprises renew their licenses annually no laterthanJanuary 3lstof each year. Penalty fees go into effect on February 1, 1992, for all business that have not submitted their renewal form and fee to the City Clerk's Office. Fees for the 1992 license are as follows: NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES FEE 0-5 $ 50 6-100 100 101 & above 200 The Tukwila Municipal Code requires that all businesses operating within the City obtain a license. New enterprises must obtain a license prior to their openirigdate ofbusiness Application forms are available at the City Clerk's Office during regular business hours. If you have questions regarding business licensing procedures, call 433-1800. Remember — to avoid a penaltyfee, renew by January 31, 1992. THE HAZELNUT City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID TUKWI A, WA PERMIT NO. 12698 To help us correct addresses or eliminate duplicates, call 433-1800.