HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-11-26 Special MinutesNovember 26, 1957
A Special meeting of Tukwila Town Council was called to order
by the Mayor, Chas. 0. Baker, at 8 p.m. Councilmen present were Stan
Minkler, A.G.Radford ma Melvin Watkins.
The purpose of the meeting was held at the request of Seattle Ci.tr:.
Light who desired to meet with the Town Council. Other matters to be
taken up were the Metro Plan and a revision of an ordinance relating
to dogs.
Mr. baker presented to the Council Mr. Spowart, Assistant Superin-
tendent of City Light and Mr. Sandberg, Chief Engineer of Seattle "ity
Light. Mr. Spowart stated he had a request from the Andover Corp.
for electric service from City Light. Since the Town of Tukwila has
no/franchise with Seattle City Light he was asking a franchise
Mr. Spowart pointed out the advantages of City Light, namely their
low Industrial,rates, and 25A lower residential rates, the services
they offer for new utilities and their wide advertising of this area.
In as much as the Town of Tukwila has a franchise with the Puget
Sound Power Light Co.there was some discussion as to the effect
this would haveon this request from City Light. Mr. Spowart said
they would plan to buy out Puget Sound Power Light and use the
existing poles. He said also that City Light does not pa4e payment in
lieu of taxes but Tukwila could pootect revenues by ordinance. He
suggested a business occupational tax based on gross revenue.
By the use of a map they showed the location of proposed si'kes of
new sub- stations. Under questioning Mr. Sperwart admitted such sub-
stations are not a taxable holding. He promised there woulfl be/'itise
in rates.
Mr. Baker stated that since 2 members of Town Council could not be
p resent no decision could be made immediately. It was decided the-it
ouncil togiatheretith the Tukwila Planning Commission would meet wtth
papeass.erfbatri-vee-of—geat on Monday, December 9, 1957, at
8 P.M. Joe Aliment invited them to meet at the Golf Club House and
his invitation was accepted.
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After a short recess Mr Baker asked the opinion of Council members
regarding the adoptig the Metro Plan. Mr. Minkler said he felt
the Metro Plan would small municipalities a minimum of voice in
theirvdeliberations, would raise taxes, and would deprive them of Home
Rule. Mr. Radford said he wanin favor of the Metro Plan and igr. Watkins
said he also thought it would be of no benefit to small towns.
It was moved by Mr. Minkler and seconded by Mr. Radford that the
Town Council go on record as definitely opposed to the Metro Plan.
Sotion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45
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Chas. 0. baker, mayor
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Lois T. Newton, Clerk