HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-10-26 Special MinutesA Special meeting of the Tukwila Town Council Aas called to order
by the Mayor, Chas. 0. Baker, at 8 p.m. Councilmen present were Stan
Minkler, A.W.Thies, Rudolf Hegel, A.G.Radford and Melvin Watkins.
Present also were members of the Board of Directors of School Dist.
#406, Mr. Chester Hill, Mr. R.H.Sewell, Mr. A.B.Hatrisob amd Mrs.
John Strander. Mr. Donald Cady, Supt. o& the School Fist. and Mr. Don
A. Kitting, President of the Advisory 'ouncil of the School Dist. were
also present.
Mr. Baker explained that the meeting was primarily to be a discussion
of matters relating to the problems arising out of the proposed build-
ing of a school din the Town of Tukwila, dealing with the date of the
construction, the land area to be used for buildings and playground,
fire and police protection, streets, water main extension and drainage.
There followed a general discussion of water supply available, which
was declared more than adequate; of possible street extensions and of
drainage problems of that special area.
Mr. Baker pointed out that while all problems might not be solved at
this first meeting there were committees set up in the Council, such
as Street, Water and Sanitation Committees, and others also, which
would cooperate to the fullest extent with the Board of Directors, when
the need arose.
Mr. Harrison requested the Council and School Board to act together L
in developing the School acreage as a playground until such time as the
Tukwila School built. Mr. Baker explained that the Town is already
burdened.with the upkeep of the Park and financially unable to do as he
requested even if we could legally do so which is doubtful. The others
members of the toard made no comment.
The matter of the extension of 58th. Ave. S. was taken up and Mr.
Cady said he felt sure the School Board would be agreeable to giving
a 25 foot strip on the west side of their property for the future
,,extension of this street.
Theib was some discussion as to the possibility that the School
property might be divided by a street. The Council state9they were in
complete agreement and would relinguish.their rogghts to extend 59 th.
Ave. S. It was moved and carried the Clerk draw up an ordinance stating
the Town of Tukwila would abandon any future continuation of 59th. Ave.
So. through property of School district in town of Tukwila.
Mr. kinkier pointed to the fact that it would be necessary to get a
permit from the Street Supt. to move heavy equipment over the streets
of Tukwila. He further pointed out that in the event the Contractor
is required to cut or damage a street, in any manner, he must furnish
the Town a performance or maintainance bond, and is required to put the
street in original condition and maintain it for the period of one year.
Mr. Minkler gave assurance that the Town will cooperate fully with the
Contractor or builders whenever problems arise.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40.
October 26, 1955
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Chas. U. Baker, Mayor
Lois T. Newton, Clerk
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