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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - REGULAR MEETING June 24,1980
POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 p.m.
Members Present:Steve Shinn,Barry Ziegler,Bob Hill,Norm Johnson,Charles
Edwards,Harvey Vernier,and Don Swanson
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Robert Hill.
Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of June 10 be approved as submit
ted,seconded by Mr.Swanson,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $21,553.30
STREET 5,632.26
ARTERIAL STREET 784.36
BLOCK GRANT 34,581.73
FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE 73.71
WATER/SEWER 14,211.47
SANITATION 4,522.19
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 12,142.10
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2,073.50
LID #43 24,208.52
LID #46 21,973.75
TOTAL $141,756.80
Mr.Johnson moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,
and passed unanimously.Warrants in the amount of $141,756.80 were approved for
payment.
DISASTER BILLS $592,282.28
Mr.Edwards moved that the bills be approved with the bill to Kennewick on the
police cars changed to $6,000,seconded by Mr.Zeigler,and passed unanimously.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
VOLCANO CLEAN-UP
Bob Braunwart,470 Elgin Road,Cascade Valley,stated that the city is trying to j£J7
promote tourism to come back to Moses Lake which includes a lot of fishing and
hunting.The fish and wildlife are dependent upon the wetlands for their survival
and he did not approve of dumping the ash there.He stated that no federal funds
would be available for filling in wetlands,besides the fact that it is against the
law.He was mainly speaking of the wetlands behind the Grant County Mall.
Joe Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the first consideration was to remove the
ash from the streets and it was not the intent of the city to violate any state,
federal,or local laws.
Mrs.Bob Thorn,1004 Ashley Way,wanted to know if all the gravel streets had been
scraped the second time around as planned.She stated that hers had not been done
and that it is a dead-end street but it is very dusty.
Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,stated that the city is in the process of
completing the clean-up on the gravel streets.He stated that FEMA will pay for 1"
of gravel and the city is trying to get at least IV of gravel.He also stated
I that FEMA will not pay for dust control.
There was some discussion about the possibility of blocking off gravel streets to
resident traffic only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that gravel streets be barricaded at the request of the majority
of the residents of the street,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
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II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Johnson moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
/&3f 1.Request to sell fireworks -Payless Drugs
/OSd 2.Request to sell and display fireworks -Lions Club
/o3f 3.Request to sell fireworks Tastee Freeze
/03<f 4.Request to sell fireworks -Eagles
/0?(*5.Resolution -Hiring Freeze
/°*7 6.Release of Grass Fire Truck to Equipment Rental
seconded by Mr.Swanson,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
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CDBG HOUSING REHABILITATION
A letter was read from Dean Hagerty,Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee,
which presented the bids for five homes to be rehabilitated.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the bids be awarded as follows:#002-CU to Genco Construc
tion for $6,454.43;#006-U to Black Owl Construction for $7,801.37;#009-S to Black
Owl Construction for $2,715.14;#008-C to Black Owl Construction for $9,421.97;and
#013-SI to Genco Construction for $2,489.28,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed
unanimously.
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STUDY
A letter was read from Karen Gordon,Manager of the Chamber of Commerce,which \
brought the Council up-to-date on the work being done by the Community Development j
Committee.
COMMUNICATION - SIDEWALK SALE - RETAIL TRADES
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that the city
has received a request from the Retail Trades Committee to close Third Avenue in
July for their annual sidewalk sale.
Mr.Johnson moved that permission be granted to close the street for the sidewalk
sale,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING -RESOLUTION - SIX YEAR STREET PLAN
1,'A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which presented the
six year street plan.
The public hearing was opened.
Dr.Dexter,918 Hill,stated that he would like the Council to give consideration
to Nelson Road from Pioneer Way to Highway 17 because of the dusty condtions and
the health hazard to students at Chief Moses Junior High and the possibility of
development of the area.
There were no further comments,so the public hearing was closed.
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There was considerable discussion by the Council and the following rating was
recommended:
Division (Nelson -1-90)
Peninsula (Wanapum -Lakeshore)
Lakeshore (Peninsula -Wanapum)
Nelson Road (Balsam/SR 17)
Hill (Division -Pioneer)
Unspecified Projects
Jones Boulevard
Wapato (Lakeshore -Wanapum)
Hill (Clover -Pioneer)
Clover {h)(Wheeler -Hawthorne)
The resolution adopting the Six Year Street Construction Program,1981 -1986 was
read by title only.
Mr.Swanson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed
unanimously.
PROCLAMATION -COMMUNITY LETTER WRITING WEEK
The proclamation designating the week of June 23,1980 as Community Letter Writing 7
Week to let the media and representatives know that Moses Lake is looking forward
to welcoming visitors and tourists was read in its entirety.
Mr.Edwards moved that the Mayor sign the proclamation,seconded by Mr.Johnson,
and passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -STREET NAME CHANGE
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi-rj5<^
nance changing the name of Jones Boulevard and Ring Road to Yonezawa Boulevard.
The ordinance amending Chapter 12.32 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
Addresses and Street Names was read by title only.
Mr.Swanson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Vernier,and passed with Mr.Ziegler opposed.
ORDINANCE -OFF-ROAD OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi
nance prohibiting motor vehicles and bicycles from using any type of property in
the city for recreational pleasure unless the area where the vehicles are operated
is paved with a hard surface.
The emergency ordinance prohibiting the off-road operation of motor vehicles and
bicycles in the City of Moses Lake was read by title only.
There was some discussion by Council and it was recommended that the word motorized
be added before bicycles.
Mr.Swanson moved that the ordinance be adopted as amended,seconded by Mr.Shinn,
and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -APPRECIATION TO NATIONAL GUARD
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented a resolu
tion expressing the city's appreciation to the National Guard for their help during
the ash clean-up operation.
The resolution expressing appreciation to National Guard contingent during ash
removal campaign was read by title only.
Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and
passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION - PERSONNEL POLICIES
c\'{JiD1 A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented a resolu
tion up-dating the personnel policies,compensation,and benefits.
The resolution repealing Resolution No.704 entitled a resolution establishing
positions of employment,vacation leave,sick leave,overtime,and other conditions
of employment within the City of Moses Lake,and subsequent amendments thereto,
including Resolution 919,in their entirety and enacting this resolution entitled
"Personnel Policies,Compensation,and Benefits"was read by title only.
Mr.Shinn stated that he was opposed to some of the items incorporated in the
resolution and he was opposed to it.
No action was taken.
\t RESOLUTION -COMPENSATORY TIME OFF
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented a resolu
tion which grants up to two days compensatory time off to those employees who
worked between May 19 and May 23,1980.
Mr.Swanson moved that the resolution be tabled until the personnel resolution is
acted upon,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed with Mr.Hill opposed.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
EAST BROADWAY INDUSTRIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT
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A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which presented
the East Broadway Industrial Preliminary Plat.The plat is located northwest of pn
East Broadway and contains 8 lots zoned 1-1,Industrial.The developer will be
required to fully improve Terry Street in conformance with the Moses Lake Street
and Utility Standards including installation of an 8"water main plus fire hydrants
every 300 feet and to provide the city with a right-of-way or an approved agreement
for that portion of Terry Street which crosses the railroad property.
Mr.Edwards moved that the preliminary plat be approved,seconded by Mr.Johnson,
and passed with Mr.Hill opposed and Mr.Vernier abstaining and Mr.Shinn abstain
ing because he owns property in the area.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
;PLAQUE PRESENTATION
A plaque was presented to Don Swanson as former mayor for the city.
BUDGET
Mr.Hill stated that he would like to have a study session on August 5 to discuss
input from the Council to the staff for the budget.
A meeting was also set for August 19 for a study session with the staff on the
budget.
RAILROAD CROSSINGS
Mr.Shinn requested information on the removal of the crossing on the Alder Street
Fill.Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,stated that the city had requested a
grant for this project and funds have run out.
Mr.Shinn felt that the railroad should take some responsibility for this problem
and he requested that the city get in contact with the railroad and see what can be
done with the one at Alder Street fill and the one on Broadway.
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SPEED LIMIT
Mr.Johnson stated that he had received some requests for traffic control or lower
ing the speed limit on Lakeside since the traffic usually using Peninsula Drive has
been going down Lakeside.
Mr.Ziegler also suggested that a stop sign be placed at Barbara Street.
Police Chief Wetmore stated that he could direct his officers to enforce the speed
limit on Lakeside.
(There was some discussion and it was the concensus of the Council that the Police
—'Department enforce the 25 mph speed limit on Lakeside and place a stop sign on
Barbara Street.
X. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
REVIEW OF ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER
Don Backus from the Engineering Department stated that the Humane Society has
already seen and approved the plans for the new animal control shelter.He stated
that the Job Corps could not put up a masonary building so the building was designed
with tilt-up walls.The Job Corps will also be doing some of the carpentry inside
the building.He stated that the building has been designed to allow for future
expansion and will be located on the north side of Well 11.
There was some discussion by the Council on the maintenance of the building after
it is built and it was recommended that the staff hold a meeting with all interested
parties and try to get some cost figures.
WATER USAGE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he had received information from the
Data Processing Department and the water bills are not excessive.
j J It was the consensus of the Council that nothing be done about arebate on the
J |water bills since they are so low except for commercial establishments which can be
done administratively.
EMPTY LOTS AND SPEED RESTRICTION ORDINANCES
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that there could be some problems with S^-?'
enforcement on ordinances for clean up of empty lots and speed restrictions.He
stated that there has been very few complaints about the empty lots in town and he
requested direction from Council on these two items.
There was some discussion and it was the consensus of the Council that this be
dropped.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.anpl^the Council met in an executive session.
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