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City of Tukwila
Transportation Committee
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
April 23, 2007- 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Councilmembers:
Absent:
Staff:
Pam Carter, Chair; Pam Linder and Vema Griffin (sitting in for Joe Duffie)
Joe Duffie (excused)
Jim Morrow; Frank Iriarte; Bob Giberson; Pat Brodin; Robyn Tischmak and
Kimberly Matej
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Carter called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Resolution Supporting the Integrated Roads and Transit Plan
Jim Morrow presented the Committee with a resolution establishing the City's general support of
the adoption of the Integrated Roads and Transit Plan. This Plan was developed through the
collaborative efforts of the Regional Transportation District and Sound Transit. The Plan
provides an integrated set of highway and transit improvements for the Puget Sound region.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO COW FOR DISCUSSION.
B. Tukwila International Blvd Phases 2 & 3 Road Improvements - Right-of-Way/Condemnation
Ordinance
In order to move forward on Tukwila International Boulevard Phase 2 and 3 Road Improvements
certain properties/parcels in the area require right-of-way or easements.
Although it is highly unlikely that any parcel will require condemnation, due to time constraints,
the establishment of this ordinance will prepare the City to begin the condemnation proceedings
for any parcel which is not acquired through the negotiation process.
This process was utilized in Phase 1 of the same project and the City did not need to condemn
any property. If the City were to wait to establish this ordinance until after negotiations with
property owners, the time consuming condemnation proceedings could cause a delay in the
project. Another advantage of establishing this process beforehand is that is assists the City in
negotiations with the property owners. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO COW
FOR DISCUSSION.
C. 2007 First Quarter Report
2007 First Quarter Reports were reviewed for the Public Works Department.
Committee Chair Carter complimented Public Works for completion of Budget Program Goals,
Equipment Rental, Performance, No.1, almost three months in advance of the originally stated
date. INFORMATION ONLY.
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ill. ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
Jim M. briefly discussed a Local Improvement District (LID) Informational Meeting which will take
place on May 2 with property owners located in the vicinity of 144th and 54th Avenue South. Jim M.
stated that these LID procedures may appear unusual since more than 50% of the effected residents
have signed a petition in favor of the LID. Generally, when a petition is signed by more than 50% of
effected property owners, the LID is brought directly to Committee and then to Council. This
meeting is a pre-emptive attempt to educate property owners of the true costs associated with the
specified LID and gauge their interests after financial commitments are explained in further detail.
Meeting adjourned at 5:32 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, May 14, 2007 - 5 :00 p.m. - Conference Room I
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Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by KAM.