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VOLUME 22, NUMBER 3
MAY 2001
A reminder about
fireworks in Tukwila
It may seem early, but many families
are making their summer plans now.
And if your 4th of July celebration isn't
complete without the rockets' red glare,
you should plan to take in one of the
area's professional fireworks displays.
The discharge, exploding, or igniting of
any fireworks – including those termed
"safe -and -sane" – within the corporate
limits of the City is strictly prohibited
(other than by special permit issued
and approved by the City). In the inter-
est of public safety, police officers will
be on the lookout for fireworks viola-
tions. Those individuals involved in
fireworks discharge will have their fire-
works confiscated and may be subject
to a civil infraction with a penalty fee.
We want you to celebrate happily and
safely on July 4th, as well as any other
special occasion. But shooting off fire-
works isn't allowed in Tukwila, and
this regulation applies all year long.
Your tax dollars
at work - where
does the money go?
Many of you, I'm sure, have wondered how the City spends the money it receives
from its citizens. This is the first in a series of articles that will attempt to answer:
"Where does my tax dollar go?" Without a doubt, the most important function of
Tukwila government continues to be Public Safety. The City maintains profes-
sional police and fire departments, with dedicated and highly capable employees.
It takes a lot of time, training and effort to ensure the best for our citizens.
As we are all painfully aware, the "good of days" are long gone. We no longer leave
the doors of our homes unlocked, police officers can be shot making routine traffic
stops, and homemade bathtub gin has been replaced with meth labs that can blow
up houses and contaminate entire city blocks. A 5- to 6 -minute emergency
response time requires a tremendous investment in communications equipment,
fire engines, aid cars, police vehicles, dispatching services (911), computers,
radios, Hazmat vehicles, special clothing, and specialty equipment—from high-
tech tools that see through walls to low-tech hydraulics that pry cars apart.
Firefighters must be trained and disciplined to fight fires, as well as to perform life
saving measures, managing hazardous waste and dealing with earthquakes and
other regional emergencies. Our police officers and firefighters must be not only
physically fit but mentally fit as well. The diversity of our population requires a
whole new set of people skills, and the complexity of our lives demands an
educational and technical skill level that was unheard of just 20 years ago.
So, you're probably asking, what does this cost? The budget for Police and Fire for
the year 2001 is $16 6 million, or 53% of the entire General Fund. I believe these
vital services are worth every penny—I hope you agree.
Steve Mullet, Mayor
Free disposal pass
for City residents
(Also see Page 11 for
Recycling Day info)
Please note: Passes will
be good for load of 2 tons
or less. Residents will
be billed for disposals in
excess of that amount.
The City of Tukwila is pleased to once again help its
citizens get rid of useless junk around the house and yard
by providing a free trip to the dump. Transfer station
passes will be available at Tukwila City Hall from May
14-25, 8:30AM to 5:OOPM, Monday through Friday.
Residents may claim one pass per household, with proof
of residence and the coupon from the back page of this
newsletter. Take your non -recyclable items to the Bow
Lake Transfer Station, South 188th and I-5, from May 18
through 27, between 8:OOAm and 5:30PM.
Tukwila City Council Actions:
March, April 2001
Actions:
• Made numerous appointments to various
City Boards & Commissions.
Adopted:
• Ordinance #1956 —Amending Ord. #1955
and clarifying Council stipends.
• Resolution #1460 — Authorizing the Mayor
to sign an Interlocal Agreement for the
Valley Com Special Response Team.
• Resolution #1461 — Declaring an emer-
gency for the repair of damage to public
property and infrastructure caused by the
February 28th 6.8 magnitude earthquake.
• Resolution #1462 — Confirming fulfillment
of the franchise obligation of AT&T regard-
ing public access.
Approved:
• A contract for solid waste collection services
with Sea -Tac Disposal.
• An agreement with Puget Sound Access
enabling the non-profit corporation to pro-
vide public access services.
• A contract with Southwest King County
Chamber of Commerce for 2001 profes-
sional services.
• A contract with KPG, Inc., for the Cascade
View Drainage and Groundwater Plan.
• A 24 -month contract with Randall Funding
& Development for grant writing services.
• A contract with Barnett Implement Co.,
Inc., for purchase of a replacement tractor
for the golf course.
• Execution of documents to legally trade
identified land parcels with Jim Codiga for
the Codiga Farms Side Channel Project.
• Site 1 Duwamish project and funding.
• Two new city positions: Project Manager
with Endangered Species Act (ESA) empha-
sis (Public Works Dept.); Accounting Tech
II (Finance Dept.)
National corridor redevelopment expert
visits Tukwila to discuss Tukwila Village
According to Michael Freedman, an urban designer who has successfully
changed unattractive and unhealthy commercial arterials throughout the
world, Tukwila has all the ingredients required to create a special place in the
Tukwila International Boulevard corridor. The hardest thing to do when
changing an environment is to get community agreement on a course of
action, to stay focused and then commit to buying land to begin the process
of revitalization.
Because people in the region have an image of Pacific Highway that precludes
investment, whatever changes the City makes should be "visually dramatic
and significant," in order to shock people into taking a second look and
realizing something dramatic has happened.
After reviewing information on the work
that has occurred to date on corridor revital-
ization, Mr. Freedman spent March 7th
walking the corridor and talking with staff,
experts and community members. His visit
was highlighted with a slide show on "place
making" that included recommendations on
the next steps that are critical to the corridor's
redevelopment.
Mayor Steve Mullet and Michael Freedman
investigate Tukwila International Boulevard.
Meth Awareness Presentation provides important info
The methamphetamine crisis isn't a distant issue we only see on the evening
national news. As recently as March 9, Tukwila Police raided an active meth
"laboratory" in a home near Thorndyke Elementary School. It was so volatile
that the risk of explosion and fire was great enough for police to evacuate the
neighborhood overnight. How did the police discover this meth lab? A man
attended a Meth Awareness Presentation sponsored by the Tukwila Police
Department in February. He learned a lot and passed on the information to
his parents. That's right — his parents called in the complaint of the strong
odor of ammonia coming from the house in their neighborhood. Upon
arrival, police had enough evidence to obtain a search warrant and arrest
three individuals for the manufacturing of methamphetamine with intent to
sell. The parents of one of the men arrested own the house and will face
thousands of dollars in decontamination and clean-up costs. Don't let this
happen to you or your neighbors.
By popular demand, the Tukwila Police North Community Team is again
partnering with Sgt. Mike Patten of the Washington National Guard to
present another Meth Awareness Presentation. We invite you to join us on
THURSDAY, JUNE 28, FROM 6:30 to 8:30PM at the Tukwila Community
Center, 12424 -42nd Avenue South, Tukwila. Refreshments will be served.
This event is made possible by a grant from the King County Community
Organizing Program
For more information, contact Karen Wright at 206-242-8084 or send an
email to tpdcrc@mindspring.com.
2 THE HAZELNUT
Many good citizens explore ways they
can take part in the workings of their
local government. And now, the time
for ultimate governmental participation
grows near. For those interested in
serving their community by running for
office, several opportunities are avail-
able this year in Tukwila. This year's
election dates are:
Primary Election — September 18
General Election — November 6
Local elections
This year four Council positions (Nos. 1,
3, 5 and 7 — currently held by Dave
Fenton, Pamela Linder, Joe Duffle, and
Jim Haggerton, respectively) will be open
for election in Tukwila. City Council -
members are elected at large from among
Tukwila's citizens.
A Councilmember serves a 4 -year term
and attends four regularly scheduled
City Council meetings per month. Coun-
cilmembers also serve on standing sub-
committees, each of which meet twice
monthly to deal with specific issues like
transportation, utilities, parks and recre-
ation, community affairs, financial mat-
ters, personnel policy issues, matters
Four Council positions come up for election this fall;
ready to take an active roll in your City's government?
related to police and fire protection and
emergency services. In addition, most
Councilmembers also serve on regional
committees as well.
To compensate for the time and effort
required of effective government offi-
cials, these Council positions will be
paid $900 per month. Councilmem-
bers also receive medical benefits.
Would you like to serve?
Candidate filing will be during the week
of July 23-27, 2001, from 8:30AM to
4:30PM, in Room 553 of the King County
Administration Building. Candidates
must be verified registered voters in the
City of Tukwila. All candidates are re-
quired to file a Declaration and Affidavit
of Candidacy form and to pay a filing fee
of $67.56 (1% of the 2001 salary) at the
time of filing.
In addition, all candidates are required
to file the Public Disclosure Commis-
sion Financial Affairs Statement and
Campaign Finance Reports within two
weeks of becoming a candidate. (These
forms are available from King County
Records and Elections and can be picked
up when you file your candidacy.) You
become a candidate when you make a
public announcement that you're a can-
didate, when you begin collecting or
spending money for a campaign, when
you contract for campaign goods or
services, or when you file for office,
whichever occurs first.
For those interested in filing, a detailed
information packet is available in the
City Clerk's office at Tukwila City Hall.
Voter registration
If you are not currently a registered
voter, this is a good time to take care of
your registration. You must be a United
States citizen, a legal resident of the
state of Washington, and age eighteen
or older by the day of the election to
qualify for registration to vote in the
upcoming fall elections. This year the
primary election will be held on Tues-
day, September 18th and the general
election will follow on Tuesday, No-
vember 6th.
For your convenience, voter registra-
tion is now done by mail. Call the King
County Department of Records and Elec-
tions at 206-296-1565 for information
about registration or voting locations.
Board member needed
The Community -Oriented Policing Citi-
zens Advisory Board (COPCAB) is cur-
rently seeking a representative from
Tukwila's business community to join
the board. The applicant must be an
owner or manager of a business located
in Tukwila. The COPCAB is an official
City board that meets monthly with the
Chief of Police and makes recommen-
dations on issues of public safety and
community policing.
If you have questions, please contact
Marja Murray, Police Department Ad-
ministrative Secretary, at 206-433-7175.
Time `til sign deadline is ticking away
Signs, signs, everywhere a sign... until December 31, 2001.
That's the City's Sign Amortization Program deadline for all
nonconforming signs to be removed or modified.
Business owners, don't get surprised. Review your business signage
with the City's Department of Community Development before the
deadline. For example, every business may have only two signs unless they are a
hotel or a service station. Prohibited are rooftop signs and signs that are taller than
the building in which the business is located. There are also limits on the area or
size of wall signs, which is determined by the size of the wall on which it's mounted.
Call the Department of Community Development at 206-431-3670 or visit the DCD
Web page at http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us.
All City offices will be closed on Monday, May 28
in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
MAY 2001 3
., Parks,
Golfaud
Recreation
Happenings
Come to the Veterans
Memorial ceremony
The Veterans Memorial, located on the
southwest lawn of the Community
Center, will be the site of an Armed
Forces Day ceremony on Saturday,
May 19th at 10:00AM. The Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post #9460 will present
an American Flag and POW/MIA flag
for display on the newly installed flag
pole at the Memorial site. An
Eisenhower Green Ash tree — grown
from the seeds of a tree outside
Eisenhower's birthplace in Denison,
Texas — will be planted in the newly
landscaped area. The public is cordially
invited to attend. Refreshments will be
served immediately following the event.
Tukwila Arts Commission seeks artists
for Tukwila Days show
In conjunction with the Tukwila Days celebration, the
Arts Commission is sponsoring its fifth annual Art
Competition and Art Show to display artwork created
by regional artists. Art show attendees who are inter-
ested in purchasing displayed artwork will be put
directly in contact with the artist.
There will be a reception and show on Friday evening, July 13, from 6 to 7PM, and
show during the Tukwila Days Festival on Saturday, July 14 from 1 OAM to 4PM.
The entry categories include oil painting, watermedia and graphics (drawing,
printmaking, mixmedia). 1st place is $200, 2nd place $100, and 3rd place is $50
in each category. The entry date for artwork is Thursday, July 12, from 3 to 6PM at
the Tukwila Community Center. For further information, call 206-767-2342.
Senior Adult Program volunteers honored
On Wednesday, March 28, the Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department Senior
Program staff expressed their appreciation to volunteers that help support the many
programs offered to seniors in our community. The event began with entertainment,
then a gourmet lunch, awards ceremony, and a cherry cheesecake dessert finale.
The Senior Adult Program Staff relies on its 20+ volunteers throughout the year to
provide assistance with classes, parties, sports leagues, income tax, nutrition, and
meals -on -wheels, among other activities. We thank these volunteers who have
given their time over the last year:
Bridget Allen, Lilly Belle Mallow, Mary Rollins, Maria Smith, Dave Charleson, Bob
McManus, June Brandner, Jean McCarty, Lee Weissenfels, Kay Madden, Joanne
Hicks, Babe McGuire, Narda Lemert, Verna Grele, Virginia Farias, Kathleen Davis -
Wright, Joanne McManus, Harlen Ward, Tony Brock, Earl Barnard, Bobby Thamer,
Audrey Davis, Marie Bicknell, Doris Reed, and Diane Core.
The Volunteer of the Year Award was given to Audrey Davis for 20 years of service,
providing income tax assistance to the seniors and low-income Tukwila residents.
Park Profile: Crystal Springs
This issue of the Hazelnut spotlights Crystal Springs park,
located at 15832 - 51st Avenue S. Crystal Springs Park covers
11 acres and protects a beautiful pure spring used by pioneers.
The park was constructed in two
phases. The first phase - completed
in the mid -eighties - included instal-
lation of a tennis court, basketball
court, two drinking fountains, play
structure and several picnic tables
and benches with small barbecues.
Look closely at a group of benches
halfway up the hill and you'll see
some carved bricks on the ground
depicting early settlement along the
Duwamish River. Phase two was
completed in the early 90's, during which a restroom, another
play structure, and a large covered picnic shelter with a
barbecue were added.
There are two sets of stairs which
lead to nice pathways through a
native forest setting. Firs, hemlocks,
western red cedars, big leaf maples
and alders dominate the forest.
Sword ferns, salmonberry, salal,
huckleberry, red elderberry, Indian
plum, filberts and thmbleberries
dominate the understory. Crystal
Spring Park is great for social gather-
ings as well as a place for some
solitude with nature.
4 THE HAZELNUT
STRICTLY FOR TEENS
End of the School Year Bash!
Friday June 19, 8:00-11:OOPM
Don't miss this first ever End -of -the -
School -Year Bash for 6th—loth graders
from Tukwila, SeaTac and more! The
event will be held at the North SeaTac
Community Center and will be much
more than a dance. Teens can hang out,
enjoy games, a henna artist, or hit the
dance floor with friends, plus much
more! Teens from Tukwila can catch a
ride to SeaTac from the Tukwila Com-
munity Center by calling Meredy at
206-768-2822. (Parents will need to
complete a permission slip for anyone
receiving transportation.)
FEE: $3 with ID, $4 without
Summer Teen Camp
2001: Exploration of Fun!
Ifyouwill be attending 6th -9th grade in
the 2001-2002 school year, and want to
be on the run, havin' fun this summer,
Teen Camp is the place! Sign up for one
or all 11 weeks. Weekly themes, special
activities, tons of day trips, and even a
few overnighters and camping trips high-
light this program. Camp hours are
Monday -Friday, 6:30AM-6:00PM.
Call the Tukwila Community Center at
206-768-2822 for registration, sched-
ule and fee information, or refer to our
Spring/Summer Recreation Brochure!
We appreciate the help
The Tukwila Parks & Recreation Teen
Programs gives a very special THANKS
to the following businesses who do-
nated items for our annual Flashlight
Egg Hunt for Teens. Because of their
generosity, the program was quite a
success, and teens came away with some
very exciting prizes.
• Rainforest Cafe • Red Robin
• Outback SteakHouse • 0 Boy
Oberto • Silver Platters Music
• Costco • Dominos Pizza
• Shasta • Tims Cascade
• Skyway Park & Bowl • Taco Time
Parents Night Out
Parents can enjoy a break one Friday
night a month, Register your K -5th
grader for this program and they will
enjoy dinner, games, movies, art projects,
and even field trips, all for one low price!
Pre -registration is required.
Fridays: 6:00-10:30PM
June 22, July 20, and August 17
One Child
Two Children*
Three Children*
Resident
$15
$20
$25
Non -Resident
$20
$25
$30
*Children must be siblings
Limited space—register early. Register
the night of the event, add $5 per child.
Summer playground program
The Summer Playground program is a
free, drop-in program for 5-12 year olds.
The program operates from 10:OOAM to
3:OOPM, Monday thru Friday. Qualified
staff will run activities. This program
begins on June 25, ends on August 24.
This is a neighborhood -based program
only. As a drop-in program, staff are not
responsible for children leaving the site
or children who do not want to partici-
pate in planned activities. Parents desir-
ing a more structured program, please
refer to "Camp Tukwilly".
Site Schedule:
Monday: Crystal Springs Park
Tuesday: Tukwila City Park
Wednesday: Foster Memorial
Thursday: Duwamish Park
Friday: Foster Memorial Park
1st ever "Daddy Day" Scramble
Saturday, June 9 — Register Now!
Presented by Foster Golf Links and the
Tukwila Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment. Any child or grandchild can play
tournament golf with dad or grandpa.
The team who records "Closet to the
Pin" and/or "Longest Drive" will win
some of the many PRIZES available.
Expect to see a Putting Challenge for the
youngsters. Since you and Dad will get
hungry, we're providing a barbecue to
serve all tournament golfers! Entry
forms are available at Foster Golf Links
(Marty) at 206-242-4221, or the Com-
munity Center (Jeff) at 206-768-2822.
Tourney start time: 10:00AM
Cost: $60.00/team (two)
CAMP TUKWILLY
Summer Day Camp 2001
It's back! Camp Tukwilly Summer Day
Camp is a high-energy program that
provides a variety of benefits to you and
your children during the summer
months. Activities include swimming,
weekly field trips, games, arts & crafts,
camper day... and it's a great place to
meet new and old friends.
Camp is open to children entering grades
K-5 in the 2001-02 school year. Camp
hours are Mon -Fri, 6:30Am-6:OOPM.
Call the Tukwila Community Center at
206-768-2822 for registration and fee
information, and for the complete sum-
mer schedule, or refer to our Spring/
Summer Recreation Brochure.
Tukrvila's Arts Commission presents the Rainier Symphony
ANNUAL "POPS" CONCERT
SUNDAY, MAY io at 3:OOPM
Foster Scboo( Performing Arts Center
4242 South 144t 1 Street, Tukwila
Tickets: A6u1t/$4 Senior or Student/$9
For more information, please calf lo6-7815618
MAY 2001 5
VOLUNTEER!
TUKWILA
CITIzEN5
REATING
OMMUNITY
Volunteer today!
Call Roberta Nelson at 206-433-7182,
or look us up on the City's website at
http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us
Mayor Mullet proclaims
National Volunteer Week
Mayor Steve Mullet recognized the City of
Tukwila's "outstanding volunteer spirit"
and proclaimed that all volunteers were
to be honored during National Volunteer
Week, April 22-28.
Makingthe proclamation atthe City Coun-
cil meeting of April 16, Mayor Mullet
noted that for the first three months of
2001, volunteers donated nearly 4,800
hours to City -sponsored projects. The
Mayor pointed out that this does not
include the many hours that volunteers
i spend with the Tukwila School District, l,
independent volunteer agencies, and com-
munity groups, such as the Highway 99
Action Committee, Love Inc., Tukwila Citi-
' zen Patrol, and the Wildlife Habitat Com-
mittee.
Mayor Mullet praised all Tukwila volun-
teers for their service, saying, "Tukwila
enjoys a reputation as a caring commu-
\\ nity, and it's our volunteers who foster
that spirit. My personal thank you to
\\each and eve volunteer.
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Spring brings special event fun for volunteers
Fun was the common ingredient for
volunteers who participated in recent
special City -sponsored events.
In March, students from both Foster
and Renton High Schools took on
special projects. On a sunny March 6,
Foster High students met in Bicenten-
nial Park for a litter pick-up and then
spent time with a Frisbee. Renton High
students created festive centerpieces for
the St. Patrick's Day party at the Tuk-
wila Senior Adult Program.
Foster volunteers included Vy Buy,
Sreyrorth Chey, Mary Deng, Amra Dou,
Maria Eugenio, Kevin Frymier, Nick
Molthen, Greg Schaefer, and Martino
Silva. They were under the supervision
of Foster instructor Jeff Heiman and
Seattle University students Sandra Cato
and Blair Haddon.
The two volunteers from Renton were
officers in the National Honor Society.
They were Maria Masangkay, Vice Presi-
dent, and Phitsamai Xaxouthep, Com-
munity Service Officer.
In April, volunteers helped
with the annual Easter Egg
Hunt and Earth Day Celebration.
Hiding the Easter candy and monitoring
the April 14 hunt were Tukwila resident
Stacy Metz and 17 Renton National
Honor Society students. Renton stu-
dents included Alicia Allen, Matt Bartlett,
Ching Chan, Yin Chan, Peter Dacanay,
Tram Duong, Kassie Dyckhoff, Gabriel
Gonzalez, Tamara Hoy, Tina Hoy,
Janessa Jusayan, Mark Jusayan, Megan
Keenehan, Janine Lee, Hollie Leonard,
Tuvy Pham, and Scooter Sakura.
On April 21, 62 volunteers from
six organizations gathered for the City's
annual Earth Day celebration at three
sites: Southgate Park, Tukwila Com-
munity Center, and Tukwila Pond Park.
arth Day activities at Southgate Park
nd the Community Center consisted of
litter pick-up. Boy Scout Troop 378
took over Southgate Park,
whileBoeinghandled the Green River/
Duwamish Trail starting at the Commu-
nity Center. Boy Scouts included Chris
DeSisto, Patrick Dunne, Joseph
Farnsworth, Jason Firestone, Mike
Firestone, and Ryan Ridgeway. Boeing
volunteers were Michael Adams, Kelly
Dowell, Robin Frank, Brent Ludeman,
Joanne Ludeman, Ryan Ludeman, Sa-
rah Ludeman, Megan Osborn, Jean
Patterson, and Sue Patterson.
At Tukwila Pond, five organizations
joined together to do some planting,
weeding, and spreading beauty bark in
addition to litter pick-up. Following
their labors, the volunteers enjoyed com-
plimentary lunches provided by the
Doubletree Guest Suites. Organiza-
tions participating at Tukwila Pond were:
Boeing: Adam Braddock, Belle Cruz,
Lorraine liubuque, Laura Enfield, Tara
Hendrickson, Bev Heunisch, Tom
Heunisch, Mike Hyink, Shirley Hyink,
Stephanie Karpiak, Lou Peterman, Carl
Pivarsky, and Edward Pivarsky.
Boeing Employees Credit Union
(BECU): Sherril Barry, Alice Brewer,
Angel Liberty, Calvin Natsuhara, Miya
Natsuhara, Naomi Natsuhara, Kyle
Peterson, Robyn Repynn, Jeff
Schuenemann, Dorothy Sievers, Lori
Thayer, Jessie Thompson.
Federated Logistics: Angie Diefendorf,
Brett Diefendorf, Kyle Diefendorf, Cathy
Hennefer, Steve Hennefer, Susan Kriesel,
Michele Little, Steve Little, and Heather
MacLaren.
Leonard Metals, Inc.: Linda Fisher,
Dave Mattes, Leonie Lee Mattes, Den-
nis Nelson, Fran Rogers, Bert Rowe,
Chris Tracy, and Marci Tracy.
Renton National Honor Society:: Jaime
Dawson, Mark Jusayan, Gina Lindberg,
and Marco Lucio.
Earth Day 2001 was a sunny, fun, and
fulfilling day. Thank you volunteers!
THE HAZELNUT
Please join Tukwila Public Works for an
OPEN HOUSE
regarding the Cascade View Drainage Problems
Wednesday, May 23 - 5:00 to 8:OOPM at
Tukwila Community Center - 12424 - 42nd Avenue South
The Cascade View neighborhood has experienced many drainage and ground-
water problems. The City is currently conducting a comprehensive drainage
and ground water plan. This plan will encompass the area bounded by Tukwila
Int'l Blvd, South 140th Street, Military Road, and South 130th Street. The
study will review current conditions through field reconnaissance, public input
and historical data. Area residents are asked to attend this open house to give
input and share your concerns about drainage and groundwater problems. For
more information, please contact Ryan Larson at 206-433-0179.
COUNCIL CORNER
by Joan Hernandez, Council
President 2001
We can learn much from these young citizens
If you haven't attended a Council meeting recently, you maybe pleasantly surprised
to see that some of us might look a little younger. Seated to the right-hand side of
the Council rostrum, you would notice what appear to be two or three much
younger -looking Council members. These are our volunteer "Youth Council"
members who rotate their attendance on a weekly basis. As Foster High School
students, they are actively involved in various sports and student government
activities at school. In addition, they are also giving time to their community by
volunteering to serve as Youth Council members. A.J. Geiss, Alanna Martin, Ryan
McLean, Linda Ouk, Chris Owusu, and Shane Young rotate their attendance on a
weekly basis.
As City Councilmembers work their way through the agenda, the Youth Council
members are invited to contribute their individual comments and opinions on
agenda items. We have found their participation to be a very positive experience
for all of us. The students ask intelligent questions and contribute not only their
ideas but offer their assistance to work on projects such as the Highway 99 Action
Committee's recent litter pickup day. These you are bringing their enthusiasm,
time, ideas and creativity to local government, and when youth are involved,
everyone benefits. In many instances, we encourage adults to set the example.
However, in this case, the students are setting the example for us all. Our
appreciation goes out the each one of them.
As always, your comments and suggestions are welcome at Council meetings, or by
contacting us: Council Message Line, 206-431-3652 or email:
tukcounc@ci.tukwila.wa.us.
Council Email Address
tukcounc@ci.tukwila.wa.us
Message Line - 206-431-3652
Agenda Info Line - 206-431-3656
Codiga Farm
A large project is planned, in coopera-
tion with the Army Corps of Engineers,
at the Codiga Farm site this summer.
The side channel project is intended to
increase the amount of estuary habitat
available for juvenile Chinook and other
salmonids. The scope of the project
includes demolishing the barn and con-
structing an 800 -foot salmon habitat
side channel, a hand boat launch for
non -motorized watercraft, an educa-
tional viewing platform, picnic shelter,
and a historical information board. The
existing pea patch and parking lot will
be restructured at the site. Questions
about this project can be directed to
Ryan Partee in Public Works at 206-
433-0179.
Street project scheduled
South 150th Street, from 42nd to 46th
Avenue South near Thorndyke Elemen-
tary School, is slated for improvements
this summer. The City will construct
new curb, gutters, sidewalks, storm
drainage, pavement overlay, and
undergrounding of power lines along
South 150th Street. Construction is
expected to begin in June and be com-
plete by September to coincide with
Thorndyke's summer vacation. This
project is being financed by City funds,
a State traffic safety grant, and the Tuk-
wila School District.
Seattle City Light
Seattle City Light has expanded their
low-income qualifications. Call the
Energy Program Office at 206-684-0268
to see if you qualify. Low-income se-
niors or the disabled should call Seattle
Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens at
206-684-0500 to determine eligibility
for Seattle City Light electric bills.
PLEASE:
Conserve electricity,
and conserve water!
(It's money in your pocket!)
MAY 2001 7
The Museum of Flight and
the City of Tukwila emorial Day
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The Museum of Flight is proud to present the third
annual Memorial Day Salute to America's Armed
Forces. The event — once again generously sponsored
by the City of Tukwila — will feature all the trimmings
of an old-fashioned, small-town celebration, including
stirring music, inspiring speeches, hearty food, and
plenty of red, white and blue.
In conjunction with the Memorial Day events, the
Museum is honored to host the 60th Annual Reunion
of the American Volunteer Group, known around the
world as the Flying Tigers for their legendary exploits
in defense of China in the early months of World War
II. Special exhibits of Flying Tiger artifacts will be on
display at the Museum throughout the weekend, but
even more so, it is the presence of these genuine
American heroes among us that will greatly enrich our
local celebration.
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The Museum's Great Gallery will reverberate to
the patriotic sounds of the Boeing Employee
Concert Band from 11:30AM to 1:OOPM. With a pro-
gram that includes rousing marches and music from
"Victory at Sea," the 60 -piece band will set the tone for
the formal Memorial Day ceremony at 1:OOPM in the
Side Gallery.
After presentation of the colors by a U.S. Army color
guard from Fort Lewis, we will honor those who have
worn a uniform in service of their country with a
program featuring our honored guests, Flying Tiger
pilots Dick Rossi and Joe Rosbert. These living legends
will offer thought-provoking reflections on our debt to
America's veterans. Tukwila Mayor Steve Mullet and
Museum President Ralph Bufano will also make brief
remarks.
At 10:30AM and again at 3:00PM, Museum visitors will
be able to trace the "Evolution of the Fighter" in special
guided tours by Museum docents. From the world's
first purpose-built fighter plane to the world's fastest
jet, the Museum's collection and the docents' com-
mentary bring alive the incredible pace of innovation
in military aviation.
And if you need to sit back and relax, stop in the museum's
William M. Allen Theater, where great military aviation
movies will be shown throughout the day.
aside the Muaec m
Exciting historical and contemporary mili-
tary aircraft will be on display on the Mu-
seum ramp throughout Memorial Day weekend, and
their crews will be on hand to answer questions.
Tentatively booked attractions include a World War II -
vintage, shark -mouthed P-40 fighter similar to those
flown by the Flying Tigers, and an enormous C-17
airlifter from McChord AFB. Thanks to our friends at
the Boeing Military Flight Center for providing the
ramp space and specialized "hospitality" needed by
this Air Force giant and other aircraft we expect.
The Museum's B-29 Superfortress will also be open for
free tours from 10:OOAM to 5:OOPM.
And if you don't want your Memorial Day to be
completely ground -bound, take a ride in an antique,
open -cockpit biplane with Old Thyme Aviation. They
will be operating all day long, weather permitting,
from the Museum ramp. Rides start at $99 for two
passengers, and a portion of the proceeds goes to the
Museum.
Of course, folks can't live by airplanes alone, even at
the Museum of Flight! So Wings Cafe will offer tasty
picnic fare on the lawn near Air Force One.
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The Museum of Flight appeals to the child
in everyone, but on Memorial Day, be sure
to check out the special youth programs. Throughout
the day, kids can have fun trying on authentic flight
gear or collecting aircraft rubber stamps for prizes.
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THE HAZELNUT
Don't miss Tukwila's second annual
BACKYARD WILDLIFE FAIR
Saturday - May 12, 2001 - 10:OOAM to 4:OOPM
at the Tukwila Community Center
in partnership with the City of Tukwila — Tukwila Parks & Recreation —
Tukwila Arts Commission — Tukwila Businesses
This Fair — which coincides with International Migratory Bird Day —
celebrates gardening for wildlife and other fun activities. Last year's fairgoers
saw a great horned owl and ferruginous hawk from the Woodland Park Zoo,
macaws from the Rainforest Cafe, planetarium shows from the Museum of
Flight, and much, much more! Attend workshops on:
1 How to create and certify your yard as a wildlife sanctuary
Bird & butterfly gardening and identification
t Woodland Park Zoo's Wild Wise show
I Landscaping tips,
t Native Plant Sales,
1- Wildlife rescue
And don't miss the presentation by noted gardening columnist and radio host
Marianne Binetti!
Kids can enjoy "wild games" by King County Parks, train rides, bounce -
stations, meet Ranger Rick, and join in on fun, hands-on activities. Moms can
relax at the Mothers' Day Pavilion, browse the arts & crafts booths, and
purchase garden -related merchandise. The Fair also features food, contests,
raffles, music and more. Join the crowd at the Backyard Wildlife Fair!
For a full schedule of activities, visit the Backyard Wildlife Fair's website at
www.tbwfair.org.
Certify your yard as a wildlife sanctuary
Please help Tukwila become the first city in Washington State certified as a
Community Wildlife Habitat through the National Wildlife Federation.
Certification packets are available for $20 at Wild Birds Unlimited (next to
Red Robin on Southcenter Parkway) and Secret Garden Statuary on Highway
99 near East Marginal Way and the Boeing Access Road. Help is available
anytime by calling 206-244-6394.
Win prizes and recognitition
Community and neighborhood groups are participating in friendly but
competitive challenges, working to certify more yards than their `rival' group.
Examples include community clubs, garden clubs, PTA's, churches, and
more. Challenge your rival group, win prizes, and announce your victory in
an upcoming Hazelnut. For more information, please
call 206-767-2342.
MAY 2001
Tukwila elementary schools
release their salmon
During the first two weeks of April, each
of the local Tukwila elementary schools
— Thorndyke, Cascade View and Tuk-
wila Elementary — were able to person-
ally release their "Salmon in the Class-
room" program results into Riverton
Creek. These coho fry were raised at
the schools and are part of a Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife -spon-
sored program promoting salmon edu-
cation and environmental awareness.
Last fall, each school received a number
of coho salmon eggs to incubate and
raise. During the winter the students
were taught about the life cycle of salmon
and about their environment and habi-
tat. At the same time, they were able to
watch the salmon eggs incubate, hatch,
and develop into fry. "It's very exciting
for the kids," said Ryan Partee, the
City's Fisheries Biologist. "It's a won-
derful program and they're getting a
great hands-on experience by hatching
and raising these salmon in their class-
rooms, and then getting the chance to
release them into the wild."
Combined, the schools released approxi-
mately 1,000 coho fry, of which about
20 will be expected to return as adults
during November of 2003. The City
expresses its gratitude to the Sabey
Company for allowing Tukwila's elemen-
tary schools to release salmon on their
property. The City also thanks all of the
teachers and the parent volunteers and
the Boeing Company for their contin-
ued support.
Releasing the fry.
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Human Services Office
206-433-7180
206-433-7181
Crisis Clinic
(24-hour line)
206-461-3222
King County subsidized child care
Low-income families in King County (outside the City of
Seattle) are eligible to apply for subsidized child care through
a voucher system operated by the King County Child Care
Program. In order to qualify, families must be working or in
training, meet income guidelines (family of 2, maximum
monthly income is $2,904; family of 4, maximum monthly
income is $4,413). Families must also not be eligible for other
child care subsidies through any other programs.
The child care vouchers must be used with King County -
approved child care vendors. The program's "sliding scale" co-
payments, based on family income, are the difference between
King County Child Care Program payments and the vendor's
child care rate.
Following a telephone screening, a representative from the
program meets with the family to determine final eligibility for
the program. If the family is eligible and subsidy funds are
available, the family is issued a child care voucher. The family
is also given a list of the child care providers who have service
agreements with King County. The provider signs the voucher
to indicate acceptance of the child into their child care
program. The child care provider bills the County each month
for services provided. The provider receives payment for
services up to the maximum voucher amount.
Families wanting more information can call the King County
Child Care Program at 206-296-1362. High demand creates
a typical 6-12 month waiting list for this program.
Families considered homeless are eligible for free child care
through the King County Child Care Progam. Homelessness
means families that live in temporary shelter, transitional
housing, motels, cars, parks, etc. Additional services such as
transportation arrangements and help with finding other
programs may also be available. Call 206-205-6345.
Community Garden of Eatin'
You are invited to sign up for a garden plot right in the
neighborhood. Have the satisfaction of raising your own fresh
vegetables and flowers. Garden plots are 400 square feet, at
$15.00 per growing season. Contact Riverton Park United
Methodist Church at 206-246-1436. The garden is located at
3118 South 140th Street,
Tukwila, (near Cascade
View Elementary School).
Church participation is not
required.
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Free asthma seminar offered
Did you know that hospitalizations for young children are
highly related to asthma concerns? A free seminar, spon-
sored by the King County Asthma Forum and Allies Against
Asthma will be held Saturday, May 19 from 9 :00Am to
1:OOPM at Foster High School (4242 S. 144th, Tukwila) and
Sunday, May 20 from 2:00 to 6:OOPM at Garfield Commu-
nity Center (2323 E. Cherry Street, Seattle). The asthma
summit will address parents and caretakers' concerns in
helping their children with asthma be healthy. Free educa-
tional materials and speakers will be featured. There will
also be activities for children with foods and drinks offered.
Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters will be available.
For more information call 1-800-778-2232 (English); 206-
205-1647 (Vietnamese); or 206-296-2781(Spanish).
Improving children's services
Recently the South King County Community Network
conducted a Strength, Weaknesses, Threats and Opportu-
nity analysis with providers and planners of children's
services in Tukwila. The results of this analysis led to a large
group meeting of early childhood providers that serve
Tukwila families with children ages birth to five. At this
meeting, the Network identified funds available to support
early childhood efforts during 2001. The group considered
ways to increase the coordination and communication of
early childhood programs in Tukwila. Family Childcare
Centers were identified as a target group since they are a
positive link to family support services in Tukwila. Family
Childcare is typically the most affordable and accessible
service for families with childcare needs.
Childcare Resources, our information and referral agency
on childcare will offer technical assistance and training to
local family childcare providers. They will be joined by the
Puget Sound Education Services District. Each family
childcare provider will have an in-home needs assessment
which will help to focus on what type of training and
assistance is desired. Their goals are threefold:
1) Build quality training and family support principles into
existing family childcare.
2) Offer a support group to existing childcare providers so
that they can assist each other.
3) Provide linkages and communications supports across
early childhood programs, which results in providing
better support to families.
The Network awarded $10,000 to complete the project.
THE HAZELNUT
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2001 Tukwila Special Residential Recycling Event
WHEN: Saturday, May 19th — 9:OOAM to 3:OOPM
WHERE: Foster High School — 4242 South 144th Street
You may bring:
• Anti -freeze • Motor oil and filters • Lead acid batteries • Tires (6 per load;
no rims, no heavy truck or backhoe tires) • Bulky yard waste (no rocks,
brush, leaves, sod) • Scrap wood (untreated, unpainted wood only)
• Refrigerators/freezers/air conditioners ($25 charge for each unit)
• Appliances ($5 charge for each water heater with insulation) • Scrap metal
(ferrous and non-ferrous) • Used clothing • Reusable household goods
• Cardboard (please flatten - no wax -coated cardboard) • Porcelain toilets and
sinks (remove toilet seats, hardware and base wax rings, $5 charge)
• Residential propane tanks ($5 charge)
New items:
• Computer equipment: computers, printers, mouse, keyboards, fax machines
and scanners. Equipment will be recycled as metal. Monitors, $10 charge)
• Household batteries (AAAA, AAA, AA, A, B, C and D -cell batteries only)
• Cellular phones (includes phones, batteries, cords, adapters and chargers)
NOTE: All user fees will be cash only.
Please do not bring:
• Hazardous waste • Garbage • Window Glass • Concrete
• Paint, etc. • Mattresses • Plastics
Hazelnut Recycling page
gets a name change
With the Northwest facing an
energy shortage and increasing
energy costs, it makes sense to
find ways not to waste energy
and save our environment. With
this in mind, the Tukwila Recy-
cling Reporter will not only con-
tinue providing recycling and
waste reduction news, but also
include information about effi-
cient use of energy and other
resources. To indicate our new
approach we're changing our
name to the Tukwila Resource
Reporter.
Hazardous Wastemobile
in South King County
New this year, look for special monthly House-
hold Wastemobile events in:
KENT:
When: Second Saturday every month
Hours of operation: 10:OOAm to 5:OOPM
Location: In the Fred Meyer parking lot -
10201 SW 240th Street, just west of
Highway 515 on the south side of 240th
FEDERAL WAY:
When: Third Saturday every month
Hours of operation: 10:00Am to 5:OOPM
Location: In the Sea -Tac Mall Sears park-
ing lot - 1701 S. 320th Street, exit #143 -
proceed westbound on 320th Street
Want more information about recycling or composting in Tukwila? Contact Recycling
Coordinator Rebecca Fox at 206-431-3683, or email to ifox@ci.tukwila.wa.us
MAY 2001
Tukwila Community Garage
Sale, July 21 Et 22
The 8th annual Tukwila Community
Garage Sale will be held during Tukwila
Days on Saturday & Sunday, July 21 and
22. This event provides a great way to
recycle and reuse items, meet neigh-
bors, and tidy up your basement or attic.
Nearly 150 Tukwila households partici-
pated in last year's Community Garage
Sale, making it a great success. Holding
and advertising many yard sales in the
same community on the same day is
bound to draw the maximum number
of shoppers to your sale!
YOU:
• Plan to have a garage sale at your
home on July 21 and 22.
• Notify the City before JULY 6 that
you're having a sale on these days.
• Hold your sale — make money —
and have fun!
WE:
• Compile a list of all households par-
ticipating in the Garage Sale event.
• Sponsor an ad in a local newspaper
listing the locations of the sales.
• Provide you with a bright "Tukwila
Community Garage Sale" sign to
identify your home.
HOW:
Give us your name, mailing address,
address of garage sale and telephone
number(so we can contact you if needed)
before July 6. You may:
• Register by calling the special Garage
Sale line at 206-433-7178; or
• Register via email to
rfox@ci.tukwila.wa.us; or
• Register by mailing a note to
Rebecca Fox, City of Tukwila, 6300
Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila,
WA 98188.
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CITY DIRECTORY
TUKWILA CITY HALL
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8:3OAM -5.:00PM
Telephone: 206-433-1800
Fax number: 206-433-1833
TTY number: 206-248-2933
Website: http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us
E-mail: tukwila@ci.tukwila.wa.us
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
Joan Hernandez, Pres. 206-248-0260
Pam Carter 206-244-0558
Joe H. Duffie (beeper #) 206-994-7229
Dave Fenton 206-246-4980
Jim Haggerton 206-244-7846
Pamela Linder 206-439-2473
Richard Simpson 206-243-7715
Lucy Lauterbach, Analyst206-433-1834
Council Message Line 206-431-3652
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
7:00PM in Council Chambers
Regular Mtgs 1 st/3rd Mondays
Work Mtgs 2nd/4th Mondays
Agenda Info Line 206-431-3656
CITY OFFICES
Mayor
Steve Mullet 206-433-1805
City Administrator
John McFarland 206-433-1832
Municipal Court 206-433-1840
Human Services 206-433-7180
Finance Department
Alan Doerschel, Dir206-433-1835
Tourism/Marketing 206-575-2489
Fire Department
Tom Keefe, Chief 206-575-4404
Dept. of Community Development
Steven Lancaster, Dir. 206-431-3680
Code Enforcement 206-431-3682
Parks/Recreation Department
Bruce Fletcher, Dir . 206-767-2342
Police Department
Keith Haines, Chief 206-433-1808
Public Works Department
Jim Morrow, Dir 206-433-0179
Dept. of Administrative Services
Viki Jessop, Dir 206-433-1831
City Clerk's Office 206-433-1800
Personnel 206-433-1831
CityJob Line 206-433-1828
Emergency
Fire, Police, Aid Car 911
TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER
12424 - 42nd Avenue South
Recreation Division .... 206-768-2822
Senior Center/Services 206-768-2822
FOSTER GOLF LINKS
13500 Interurban Avenue South
Pro Shop 206-242-4221
Restaurant 206-241-5784
THE HAZELNUT
is a bimonthly newsletter published
by the City of Tukwila and
written by City staff.
Editing/production: Stacia Norris
Tukwila joins Green/Duwamish watershed
partners to save salmon - and you can help, too!
Salmon in our region are in trouble. Overall numbers are declining
and the habitat they depend on is being damaged. Chinook and bull
trout are listed under the federal Endangered Species Act; this means
we must not harm them or their habitat.
The plight of the salmon is a wake-up call for us. Protecting salmon and water quality
also protects human health and quality of life, for us and for future generations.
Taking care of water quality, reducing stream erosion, and keeping native vegetation
along streams and rivers helps both people and fish.
The Green/Duwamish River and its salmon are part of a large watershed that
stretches from high in the Cascades to the saltwater of Puget Sound. You can learn
more about our watershed and its salmon on Thursday, May 17, at the Kent Senior
Activity Center, 600 East Smith Street, Kent. An open house begins at 5:30PM, and
a presentation and discussion begin at 7:00PM.
Of course, Tukwila is a steward over only one part of this watershed. Recognizing
this fact, the City of Tukwila has joined with other governments, businesses and
environmental groups to come up with a plan to protect salmon habitat. Tukwila
Mayor Steve Mullet helps lead this effort, along with King County Councilmember
Dwight Pelz. The public is welcome to attend an upcoming meeting at the Tukwila
Community Center on July 19, from 6:00 to 8:30PM. Find out more by visiting the
websites or calling the numbers listed below.
Learn more and get involved!
-� Salmon in Tukwila: http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us/pubwks/pwfish.htm
-} Salmon in the watershed: http://dnr.metrokc.gov/Wrias/9/index.htm
-÷ Salmon general info: http://www.salmoninfo.org
• City of Tukwila: Ryan Partee, Fisheries Biologist, 206-433-0179
- � Green/Duwamish (WRIA 9) Watershed Planning: Dennis Clark,
dennis.clark@metrokc.gov, 206-296-1909
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