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Home My WebLink About1978-02 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 2 No. 1Volume 2,Number I PUBLISHED QUARTERLY ��/ �� ON �� l�� T^��N8 � �� v�� Edgar D. Bauch, Mayor | am happy to report that the City of Tukwila enters 197EL its 70th year of incorporation, in a robust and healthy manner. To be sure, the City has problems, but the resources are available and the officials and citizens have the will to face the challenge to solve the problems, The physical part of the City is starting to show the change brought about by the continuing utility undergmundingprogram and the street modernization program, Replacing streets in a neighborhood where homes already exist is a difficult task, This first year the program has taught usmany lessons, and the future projects will not have to bear many of the trials and tribulations that the homeowners of the first year project had to bear. Construction on the new city hall isprogressing onschedule, The cornerstone will be laid at an official ceremony on April 15', 1978' and the dedication of the building should take place around July 1' 1978, All the citizens will he invited to these ceremonies, The City purchased 11 acres in the McMioken Heights section of r''kvvi|a for a new park, Planning for the development and use Of park should mart this summer, Input will be ooughtfrom th. ,|icatall phascsofthe planning, Fort Dent Athletic Facility opened during this past summer, and we an: still trying to assess the impact of the park on the City. The other parks of the City are in good repair and me|| used, The City has received a grant from the Interagency of Outdoor Recreation tocontinue the development ofChristianson Greenbelt Park a|ongthcGreen River. This year should see a bike path paved and exercise stations installed along the jogging path. The first four sections of the trail system were completed in the residential area of Tukwila hill. Additional work will be done in 1978. The year of 1977 saw the opening of Va|'Cnm' a joint public safety communications and dispatch center for the cities ofTuk' wi|a' Renton' Kent, and Auburn, The operation is working well beyond expectations, Medic also started operations this past year, While there has been concern in the newspapers about the funding for this program, the City of Tukwila will do everything within Its power tn see that Medic | is available to all of its citizens. Orderly growth and development has continued in the com- mercial district of the City. Many new buildings were completed in1077with a variety ofdesirable businesses deciding tocall Tuk- wila their home. It has now been established that there are more home furnishing retail outlets in Tukwila than any other place west of the Mississippi River. The end is not in sight as several more outlets are expected to open in 7078, It is now apparent that the major problem facing our commer- cial district is traffic. The major goal of my administration for the commercial area is totry tusolve ormitigate traffic problems. Traffic control signals are scheduled for installation this year at West Valley Highway and Strander Boulevard and at South 180th air 'ndnvcr Park West, The completion of the bridge over 1'5at f at Drive has solved the traffic pmb|rm in that area. Cnn' st.. ..mn is scheduled forSouthcentcr Boulevard from |GtoWest Valley Highway this year. This should help this section of busy streets. Increased business activity should offset the |no of sales tax revenue that will occur when the sales tax is removed from the oa|c of food in June of 1978. The City iofollowing aconservative REMMMMEM path in fiscal matters. The growth of the City staff and programs is being held to an aLmo|uu: minimum because the costs of these programs are increasing due to inflation. The City Council, aftxrmuoh debate and considerable amount of public input adopted a new Comprehensive Plan for the City. This new plan more properly reflects present-day attitudes and goals of its citizens and public officials. The new plan elevates the place of owner -occupied residential houses. Of course, only o plan or goal was adopted. The task of making the zoning codes of the City conform uzthe Comprehensive Plan face all of us in 1970, ThiowiU become monumental task. It will require soul searching and diligence. Everyone should and will be heard, Some I'm sure will be heard many times. Your input is very important as the future nfthe City will be molded fora |ongtime to come in 1978, Bcsure tnmake your views known. 49.4% Trust Reserves s.3muux* �~ Collect. ,z.nu �� 17\ Property Ta. A�� ~�� z./%Revenue Sharing e,8mFederal Grant 1.4%State Collected, locally shared -11./% Locally collected Revenues -1 .1% Fines, forfeitures *nmm/m. -.nuGambling Ta �,ommtmstIncome Sources of RmvenlUe Depicted above are the sources of revenue for the City in the coming year. A large portion ofthe 4R.4%in trust reserves iorep- resented bythe sale nflimited obligation bonds inthe amount nf 1.5miUion dollars for the financing ofthe new city hall project. Revenue sources total $7'72l'4O8for 1B78. Sources ofExpemdItumm A breakdown of expenses by department appears below. As noted ap- proximately 2.8 million dollars in revenue is projected for expenditure under the (-nirrnnt fund. 224mCity Hall cnnsm Bldg, LaooAmq. / .amArterial St. .xmunemp/ovmentTrust Fund /mL/ Guarantee �V___.8% Contingency ,9% Firer ns Pension .1% Bond Redemption 1.3% Bond Reserve :2.2% Revenue Sharing .3% Anti -Recession p»~u.3mG^.Bonds s./%eavnanm Rev. Bonds (CONT. FROM PAGE 1) 15.8% Police 3% Finance Director-, 2.2% Court 2.2% City Attorney 1.7% Mayor Non- ExpendittAres Departmental Depicted above is the estimate of expenditures by the City for the coming year, Current expenses comprise 34.5%ofall estimated ex- penditures and total $2'802'180. Current expenses comprised of salaries forminioipal ern p|nyoos,opera-Lion and maintenannofunds' in short those monies necessary to conduct City government. HUSTOWAL SEARCH The Mayor's Office is in search of photographs of former Mayors of the Qty. It is hoped that photos nfall former mayors can be obtained to be displayed in the lobby of our now City Hall. /f anyone can assist in the location of photographs of the fo||ovving poop|e, p(oaoo contact City Hu|| at 243 7150. All photovwiU be returned after reprinting. Mayor Joel Shomakor 1908'1308 Mayor E.VV. Engel 19101911 Mayor J.Gen tarb 1912 Mayor 10.Hall 1013'1914 The Police arid Fire Dopartrnanapfthe City afTuhvviYahave /m`nwd other agencies in the wal|mV in establishing one common emergency nunnberfmr� A0D — POLICE -- FIRE: 852-2121 This muonhmr should be used any t|ma that YOU have need of the police or firm departments in any EMERGENCY situation, Shou!d your inquires be other than emergency situations please use 242-47OQfor the Pm|ioo Department and 578 4404for the Firm Department, If you are in doubt if an emergency exists, PLEASE use the EK0E RG ENCYmumbmr. Tm|aphmnmsti(Termmrepresently available atthe Police and Fire stations. Permanent stickers will be distributed in the nextisaue of the Hazelnut, Until you have a permanent stioker we ramom- trend outbmgomtthe patohbelow arid taping ittmyour telephone, �~—~— — — — — — - --~—---~~~I I henmmberof@52-2121 « ��\0K�� V�E » can beused (nTu�vvi��Kent v � Renton, �o�mrm and �n ��— � . �� » ^ ^~ » x DistHu1 20 (Skyway) for ern' � 8522121 o argiemciem. � —_--_~—~---_—~----_—� — WAWED: CALL FIRE FIGHTERS The Tulkwila Fire Department is seeking qualified individuals t 0 help in fire suppression and fire prevention activities. The city offers the following benefits: . $2.50 per hour wage . Pension Education Opportunity to serve your community. All applicants will have to pass a physical examination, paid tot" by the department, and probationary training. Training hours are flexible to meetthe requirements of interested parties working second and third shifts at their normal employment, Person,, interested should contact the Tulkwila Fire Department at 575-4404 between the hours of 8 a.rn. and 6 p.m. The stations are open 24 hours. Stop by for a visit and have your questions answered. mc Terence Monaghan Mr. Ron Swanson The City of Tukwila monnt|ywm|oomod Mr. Tomnno N/lonaghan and Mr. Ron Swanson to the employee family. Mr, Monaghan joined us in February as the Director of Public Works. He is a Civil Engineer with 15 years experience in both the public and private Sector. A resident ofBeaux Arts Village, near Bellevue, Terry also serves as o councilman for Beaux Arts. He is married arid has three children. Ron Swanson also joined us in early February as the City's first Finance Director. Ron is a native of California, where lie most mnyndy served as Audit Manager for Santa Cruz County. He holds o degree in accounting and has 12 years experience in public sector finance. Ron lives in Bothell with his wife and two children. Tukwila City Council has reorganized its 1078 committee structure. The following committee assignments have been made: COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS Dwayne D.Traynor 243'2883 Daniel J.Saul 244'54O8 Mabo|J. Harris242'535S FINANCE AND PERSONNEL George D.Hill 244'2785 Mabel J.Harris 242'5350 � J. Reid Johanson 243'1520 PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH Lionel C. Bohrrr243'7079 Daniel J.Saul 244-54O8 Dwayne D.Traynor 243-2883 PUBLIC WORKS J, Reid Johanson 243 1528 GoorgoQ. Hill 244'2785 Lionel C. Bohror343'7679 Anyone who has question regarding matters before the coun- cil or interpretations of existing city statutes are encouraged to call City Hall at 242-7150 orthe cnunci|momhorsattheir homes. The Council President, Gary VanDuson' can be reached at 242'2803. Members of the Andover Tnrmvo Garden Club recently completed apublic service pro- ject involving the beautifica- tion of the Bicentennial Park. Club members planted several varieties of flowering shrubs and bulbs, which were do- nated by the members and various citizens. The City wishes to thank the members for their dona- tions, time and effort. The Bicentennial Park islocated on the west bank of the Green River at3trandr, Boulevard. Andover Terrace Garden Club Mem- bers: Doris Wagner, Delores Speckhals (president), Wendy Sarrett, and Ann Crainatworkatthe Bicentennial Park, 1/4", '/f�� Lowery— CRIMEr' C9 WAMH AnSpring approaches many of u; are starting to plan for motor' i vacation sites near and far. All ofusudden the old car, wis seed us no well in the poxtjust does not shape up as � do~� /��|oaswowou|d |iko.Asour though tsturn to replacement we should also give some thought to the manner of put -chase. Thousands of stolen cars an disposed of by thieves annually. Often they are bought by oam|oso purchasers, People who are in the market for a good used oar are easy victims for professional auto thieves. Prnsnoobv: buyers' quick to realize a bargain may, in their haste, overlook a fovv general precautions that can spare them loss of hard-earned cash. Police who specialize in stolen car prevention and recovery warn the public to be wary of unusual car bargains. The following guid*|inesvviUserve tn protect the prospective car buyer and make itmore difficult for auto thieves tndispose ofstolen vehicles. PRECA@TiON8VVHEN BUYlNG A USED CAR 0 Exercise caution when buying a vehicle from private owners, make sure the seller isareputable dealer nrindividual. 0 Be suspicious of a seller who offers to re -register the vehicle for you. This wmimo might well be expected when performed by o legitimate new or used car dealer. However, be suspicious ofthis service when offered by private seller. 0 Do riot accept a registration as complete proof ofownership. Ask for more proof such as history of -the auto, e bill of sale or previous registration certificate. Be especially careful of an auto registered out-of-state. a Never buy a car from anyone other than the person listed on th ration. � �a'I . r pay cash. Pay by personal check, money order, bank check, etc. This provides art automatior*oeipt. 0 The sellers nmno and address should be verified. Check for ad- ditional proof ofidentity: drivers license, phone listings, etc. 0 Require a dated, witnessed bill nfsale that includes the car's true price, vehicle description, including vehicle identification number and names and addresses of both buyer and seller. 0 By personal inspection make sure the vehicle identification number on the vehicle is the same as the one on the bill of sale and the registration certificate. REMEMBER, CAVEATEMPTOR:LET THE BUYER BEWARE! —ByA/Pieper— The City of Tukwila has had ayear ofrecords in construction for which we should be proud. The number of permits, footage nfconstruction, the number nfnew businesses oc64,.J�,ing the square footage and the fees collected have all set record over the previous years. The City' acting through its Building Department, issued 277 permits, a 16% increase over 1876 and a 310 increase over 1975. This represents a value nf$19'1G8'Q34.00 in new oonstruobon, an increase ofS3%above 1978 and lGD%nvor 1975. Editor's Note: This is the firs/ of several articles which will des- cribe the various civic and service organizations of Tukwila, Post 235 American Legion will now bnofficially known as the Tukwila Post. |twas formerly known asRiverton Heights Past7ho Post meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays ofeach month at 8:00 p.m. atthe Tukwila Presbyterian Church. Commander Ted Kreutzer reports that the Pont sponsors a soccer team and alittle league baseball team. Each year two young men from Foster High School are sent to Boys' State. This is a week long experience in practical government. The Post also sponsors on oratorical contest at Foster High. The winner of this con -test could advance to national finals. For many years Puut235 has brought Santa Claus to the youngsters of Tukwila at its annual Christmas party. Finance Officer Tom Ki|burg reports that the membership role of the Post stands at 68 with o majority of the members from Tukwila, Tom welcomes eligible veterans to join. Mayor Bauch, Tukwila American Legion pum 235 member with Tom xooum(/.)Post Finance Officer and Ted mrutzor, Post Commander, It has been long recognized that amethnd of protecting the public -from dangerous buildings is necessary when an owner al- lows a building to deteriorate to a degree whom it is unsafe, un- sanitary and unfit for human occupancy. When this occurs, it becomes necessary for the local government acting through its hui|dingmffioa| tntake action tocorrect the condition. The various cities and counties have different m+thudoofap- proach but almost all cities and counties have o complaint system. Any citizen can file a complaint about a building. Upon receipt of a written complaint, the building official or his deputy make an inspection to determine if the complaint is justified, and if so, what actions are necessary tncorrect the problem. The building official then notifies -the owner of his decision and the owner decides to either repair the building ortear it down. If necessary, the building official must take proper action to remove the public nuisance. The owner has the right also to appeal the building official's decision to an appeals board and if ho still feels wronged, to the superior court. If the owner -fails to appeal or if the appeal is denied, the building official authorizes the demolition of the building and the cost of such demolition is then charged ssa lien against the property. Such lien is ooUomad the same as general real estate taxes. The owner is informed of his rights at each step of the pm- cndurmand if he chooses to use all of the appeals that are available to him' the time required to publicly abate a dangerous building can be an long aotwo years. In the City of Tukwila, public abatement is used as a |oot re- sort in these situations after all other alternatives are exhausted. If you think you have a problem in your neighborhood with dangerous structures or if you would like more information, con- tact A| Pieper at242 2177. FlistcrIli al Ucck At Uld Tukwila The following historical viginette was extracted from the April 27, 1969 edition of the Renton Record -Chronicle, and was written by Elaine Fleming. With the tremendous growth our City has experienced in the last decade it offers a marked contrast to old "Tuck-Wil-La". Joel Shomaker, founding father and first mayor of Tukwila Who is that distinguished gentleman with the tall, broad - brimmed black fiat and the dramatic cutaway Prince Albert coat who walks jauntily, cane in hand, down the dirt road that will one day be 58th Avenue South? Of course! That has to be Joel Shomaker, the gentleman responsible for putting Tukwila in the position of becoming a town. Joel Shomaker, looking for all the world like an early vin- tage Colonel Sanders carried the aura of the old south about film like a true Kentucky born and bred gentleman. Shomaker was a man of many trades but principally he was a newspaperman and in his career rubbed shoulders with Rudyard Kipling, Teddy Roosevelt and other great and famous men of his day. Before trying his hand at newspapering, the picturesque Shomaker, was a Campbellite minister in Utah where fie came straight from Kentucky as a young man to help fight the French and Indian wars. After, his tour of duty as a churchman he taught school the whole length and breadth of the State of Utah, leaving later for Yakima where lie worked as a newsman. I hs two sons — Blaine and Winfield — and his daughter, now Mrs. Nancy Brown of West Seattle were born before the Sho- makers moved to Seattle in 1904. His other daughter, now Mrs. Milford V. Bateham, was born in Tukwila in 1909. .In 1904, Shomaker became farm editor for a Seattle news- paper and settled in the pastoral suburb of what then was known by the post office as Garden City. Always interested in any political activity, Shomaker soon became engrossed in the Colunibia Basin Reclamation Project, campaigned for Bull Moose party candidates and became an earnest organizer for the (Irange. Ile traveled in to Seattle each day aboard the Interurban (Puget Sound R'lectric Railroad) that ran from Tacoma to Seattle, passing directly beneath the hill where he lived. When heavy rains came and the Duwarmsh overflowed, Shomaker made it in to work just the same, rowing a boat, his cutaway coat tails flying and his tall Stetson bent to the task. Small the area was, but Shomaker's daughters recall that there were almost 300 families living there. Mrs. Brown, who spent many of tier young years on the hill, recalled that the 1909 — Mayor A)P1 Shomakers home on 58th Avenue South town stretched over to Profanity [fill on 144th Street, so- calledbecause of the language from men who huffed and puffed Lip the hillside. Whien time came for incorporation, Shornaker held a con- test in town for the most; likely name and a young lady who is rernernbered only as "Miss Shepard" took first prize of a bound voWrne for dreaming up the unusual "Tuck-Wfl-La", meaning "L,and where the hazelnuts grow" in Chinook jargon. The post offic,e readily agreed to change the narne from Garden City shortened it to Tukwila and the area became, on June 8, 1908, a fourth class town. As first mayor of Tukwila, Shomaker kept his frame home on 58th Street hurni-ring with constant activity and council meetings, Mrs. Brown rernembers Tukwila in 1908 as a one - store community, Mrs. Lutz had a grocery store at the foot of 58th Street and since there were no cars, housewives spent a lot of their time hiking tip and down the steep hill, laden down with groceries. Over the store was a hall that doubled as zy social area and as a Presbyterian Church. 'T.o the rear was the community post office, The nearest Doctor, Dr. Brown over in Riverton, came in for horne deliveries. Children went to school, via the Interurban spur line, in Renton's old Central School, present site of the Henry Ford School on Main Street. Shomaker later moved hiis family to Hood Canal whiere lie bought 160 acres which fie converted into the Olyrnl& Nature Nursery. In 1937, at the age of '73 Joel Shomaker died. fie was survived by Ids wife who died at age 93. Relatives are still living in the Seattle area. Uctary Career Ua'v By Randy Coplen During the month of,January Southcenter Rotary Club spon cored a Career Orientation Program for the seniors of Foster High School. "Tukwila businesses and the City of Tukwila Rec- reation, Fire and Police Departments all participated in present- ing the program A senior class assembly was held on January l8th where business classifications and job opportunities in the Tukwila area were presented to the students. They then selected three career interests and on January 25th, had a direct conference with representatives from their chosen career interests. A week after Career Day the students were allowed to visit the busi- ness they had the most interest in and find out what the working world is like. More than 30 businesses and city departments participated in the program. The largest amount of interest was shown in the airlines industry with 46 students visiting Alaska Airlines and seeing parts of airlines operations that people generally never have a chance to see. Southcenter Rotary is planning to put the program on next year and is going to try to give more direction to sophomores so that they will be able to gain education in areas that help them when they start looking for a job after they graduate from high school. I �� =�� ~~'�'��~�=~~=~°�� (�_�� r� &� With Spring just around the corner the Tukwila Recreation _)opartmonthas over 30 classes to help make your'springfun. If you're between the ages of 3 and 5we have aTiny'rots program which includes games, songs, and crafts. If you're G years to 15 years there are many activities 'for you to partici- pate in including Arts & Crafts' Ballet, Drawing' Guitar' Needle- work and Spring Vacation Activities. For adults, the department has a wide variety of activities for you. Batik, Ballet, 8eUydandng' Needlework, Quilting, Photography, Film Making, Fly Casting, Ballroom Dance, CPR, Homo Security, Stained Glass, W0paper Seminar, Guitar, Women: Exercise and of course Tennis for all ages will be available plus many others. Tukwila Sti.�iined Glass Class Acomplete list ofactivities arid classes will bamailed toyou the mmak of March 20th, Registration will b: accepted from March 27 through April 7. Most classes begin the week of April 10th. For more information contact dhn Tukwila Recreation De- partment, 242-2177. For Saturday fun' come out and watch the Jr. High Basket- ball league. There are six teams comprised of Jr. High students of all skill levels. -rhix is the third year for this program, and it is booming with 00 participants. TMn teams and captains are as follows: Warriors (Bill Kobauk)' Tmi)'Bbzors (John Fredrickson), Jazz (Julian Donahue), Lakom (Brian McGuire), Nuggets (Willie Jameson) and the 76'em (Lome Daurnhouor). After three games the standing are close: JAZZ 3 O WARR|QRS 2 1 TRAR.'BLAZERS 21 NUGGETS 1 2 LAKERS 1 2 7G'ERS 0 3 Be sure to come out Saturday morning and watch your favorite team or player. 'The Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursdaynight Co-ed Volley- ball has begun. The early leaders among 38teams and 210par- ticipants are the Shammies, Family, Odd Squad. Saints and Hustlers, From the 30 toanno only QsiU make the play-offs in mid -March. Co-ed Volleyball inTubwi|ahas grown from 8teams onone night to 30 -teams on three nights. The league is popular so if YOU would like to sign upfor the spring league call 242'2177. We vvuu|d like to thank the Tukwila Elementary School Staff for their cooperation. ThivVVimor's Mnn's Basketball L*aBwo is in full swing with Riverton Merchants and Long -Shot Tavern leading their respec- tive divisions. With 14tcams and 168 players registered the standing are as follows: (as of February 1, 1978) "A" DIVISION "B^DUVVSyON Riverton Merchants 7 0 Long -Shot Tavern 8 0 Tmdy'sTavem S 1 Soa�acM*rchants 62 U�M,S. 4 4 Sub'Sonios 5 2 Associated Grocers 4 4 Spoilers 53 Ann'sTavern 4 4 AFGO 2 G Phntotrnnios 1 8 Delta Marine 1 8 Abbott Labs D 7 McLendon Hardware O Q The play-offs will begin in |mr February with the winner to be the Tukwila City Champ. Our thanks and appreciation to the South Central Srhnn| District for their cooperation in let- ting Let's not forget about softball. Thn Recreation Department will be offering Mon's league starting in May. Atthis time the interest has been so great the Mon's league is full. But if you would like tuwatch, -the games will be played at Joseph Foster Memorial Park and Fort Dent Park, Co-ed softball will also be offered with play beginning in late May. This program inpopular sosign upnow. lf there is enough interest, we will be offering a wnmen's slow -pitch league. for any and all questions contact the Tukwila Recreation Off ice at242'2177. The Tukwila Renmednn Department has received informa- tion about the King County Youth -Training Program. The pro- gram hires low income youth' ages 14 21'towork inall gen- eral work categories at $2.85 per hour. King County has received funding to him youth tnwork during the school year and during the summervacation. The Tukwila Recreation Department does not directly him the youth. Applicants should contact their ��oo| counselor or better yet, the Department of Youth Services, King County at344'252O. THE� � 0� . K�m �� /~-�� '��*�«r� �� ,^r" ��^� ��y :*a^��«tl 14475-59th Avenue South lrmkwile,Washington 98067 WHften and /ed4edbVCitVemploy mes Bring your own popcorn and ioin the Tukwila Recreation De- partment for its free Family Film Nights. All films are shown in the gym at Tukwila Elementary and begin at 7:30 p.m. Over 130rhiNmn and adults attended the Million Dollar Dock on January 10th. Members of the Recreation Department were pleased with the number of persons that were present and with the help that they received vvhi|o setting up the gym. GUS' afi|m about agoal kicking mule was shown on February 13/h. A Wait Disney film, GUS was a favorite among sports fans nfaU ages. On Monday' March 13' the final film for Winter Cmaun, is TOM SAWYER starring Johnny VVhitako, (Jody from Family Affair). This musical adaptation of the popular story by Mark Fwainispresented byReaders Digest. Because of the popularity of the Family Film Nights, the Rec- reation Department is ordering three more films for April, May and June. Each film will be shown onthe second Monday ofeach month. Please watch for the Recreation Brochure for a list offilms. Ell —By Cai-ol Bish— 'Wheels Meals on Wheels are rolling out to residents ofTukwila, River- ton Heights and south to Bow Lake. The meals are available to persons 55and older and unable to prepare their own nutritious meals. The meals are 85d with breakfasts, juice and desserts available onrequest, Volunteer help is needed to make this program a success. Drivers are needed to deliver meals on Friday afternoons. Aper- son is also needed to take orders for meals over the telephone. If you have a couple of hours to sparo, or if you desire more information, call Carol Bish at 242-2177. During the mmme,of1977the City embarked on a prngramto nnnuumt several foot trails connecting one part ofthe City toan- other. Federal Revenue Sharing Funds have paid for trail onnstruo' don and monies are available again for additional foot trails to be constructed in1978. Suggestions for trails have come from a number ofsources in' dudinOthe general public, elected officials, city staff a -'Park Commission. There have been over a dozen trail sites s^cd' however, funds are insufficient /o oungruct all of n rails requested, The Park Commission during March and/or April will conduct a public meeting to discuss and recommend to the City Council whichtroi|sshou|d be developed, Aprio,ity |istwiU be established to indicate which trails should be completed first. The public meeting date will be announced in the Record Chronicle. It is likely it will he o weekday evening meeting, All interested citizens are encouraged to attend. The exact day and time will be established at the February 14th Park Commission mooting. Please call the Recreation Office, 342 2177' for ad- ditional Last spring the City of Tukwila started its first Pen Patch Pro- gram. Seventeen Pea Patches, 10' x 40'' were prepared for use and all but two vvorc rented /o |om| gardeners. The same program will be offered again this spring. The site, atthe corner nf53rdAvenue South and South 139th Street, will be rototiUed and staked out to prepare the Pau+ —for use. Participants must pay a S10 per patch onm1 fa: a *st supply their own |o,Wizar' wnd. etc. Water will be ava.�at no cost. In the Spring Recreation Brochure and in the next Haz:!nut, complete registration /nfnnnadnn will be provided. Registration forms will also be available March 27th in the Recreation Office, 6230Snvthccntrr Boulevard.