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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -SPECIAL MEETING July 25,1980
POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 10:30 a.m.
Members Present:Barry Ziegler,Bob Hill,Norm Johnson,Charles Edwards,Steve
Shinn,and Don Swanson
Absent:Harvey Vernier
The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m.by Mayor Robert Hill.
Mr.Johnson moved that the minutes of the meeting of July 8 be approved as submit
ted,seconded by Mr.Swanson,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $29,539.83
STREET 281.00
BLOCK GRANT 1,053.89
UCI 137.24
CONVENTION CENTER RESERVE 1,423.03
WATER/SEWER 10,144.61
SANITATION 19,481.00
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 518.00
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,898.14
FIREMENS PENSION 1,314.00
LID #46 25,287.87
TOTAL $91,078.61
Mr.Edwards moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,
and passed with Mr.Shinn abstaining from voting on those bills to the Nikkei
Saaver.Warrants 1278 through 1388 were approved for payment.
DISASTER BILLS $137,493.37
Mr.Edwards moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,
and passed with Mr.Swanson abstaining.Warrants in the amount of $137,493.37 were
approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Swanson moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1.Acceptance of Work -LID 43 -Lower Peninsula Lift Station /£/a
2.Acceptance of Work -LID 44 -Fig ;<2/3
3.Acceptance of Work -LID 47 -5th Avenue /P//
4.Acceptance of Work -LID 48 -Ironwood /^/p
seconded by Mr.Zeigler,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
CDBG -HOUSING REHABILITATION
A letter was read from Dean Hagerty,Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee,so??
which recommended that Job #017-0N be awarded to Black Owl Construction in the
amount of $9,942.45 and Job #019-D0 be awarded to Genco Construction in the amount
of $10,833.39.
Mr.Edwards moved that the bids be accepted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed
unanimously.
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IV.PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
,n RESOLUTION - ACCEPTANCE OF PROPERTY - WELL 24
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which presented a
resolution accepting a parcel of property donated by Gateway Estates for Well #24.
The value to be placed on the land is $5,000.
Mr.Townsend stated that this parcel of property would allow access to the proposed
well site.
The resolution accepting property for utility and right-of-way purposes was read by
title only.
Mr.Swanson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.EBwards,and
passed unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII. REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
ORDINANCE -LANDSCAPING - 1ST READING
zfi A letter was read from Shirley Kvamme,Planning Commission Chairman,which presented
W an ordinance amending the landscaping requirements in the R-3,C-2, C-3,C-4,and
C-5 zones and requesting a public hearing be set to consider the second reading.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.21,Chapter 18.30,Chapter 18.33,Chapter 18.36,
and Chapter 18.39 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled zoning was read by
title only.
Mr.Swanson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,and the
public hearing be set for August 26,seconded by Mr.Johnson.
Mr.Edwards stated that he had some problems with requiring landscaping.
The motion passed with Mr.Edwards and Mr.Ziegler opposed.
VIII. OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
WELL 12
f$°A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which stated that
V the DOE has approved the city's ground water application #G3-26379 for Well 12
which increases the city's permit by 4500 GPM and 2000 acre feet.This well should
be examined by T.V.and a flow test performed to establish yield and pump design.
This information is needed before purchase of the well from Mr.Duncan.
Mr.Townsend stated that it will cost in the neighborhood of $3,000 to conduct
these tests.
Mr.Shinn stated that he has a problem with the well as he felt it does not meet
the city's needs or standards for quality and quantity of water.He stated that it
is only cased to 108 feet.
Mr.Townsend stated that if the tests show it is not feasible to bring the well up
to city standards,staff would probably recommend not purchasing the well.He
stated that the point of withdrawal is what the city is most interested in at this
point and while the water rights would be nice to own they are not of main interest
at this time.
Mr.Swanson moved that staff be authorized to have the well examined by T.V.and
perform a flow test and negotiate with Mr.Duncan for access to the well for the
tests,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed with Mr.Shinn opposed.
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REQUEST TO FILL EMPLOYMENT POSITION -SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR
A letter was read from Jospeh K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that the
switchboard operator position has been filled by a CETA person whose funding will
run out August 18,1980.The Finance Director has requested that this CETA person
be hired by the city to fill this position as it is a necessary position.
Robert Gazewood,Finance Director,stated that funds are available in the budget to
cover this position.
1 There was considerable discussion by the Council since a resolution has been|passed instituting ahiring freeze.
Mr.Edwards moved that the City Manager be authorized to place the switchboard
operator on the city workforce as a permanent employee,seconded by Mr.Johnson,
and passed with Mr.Hill and Mr.Ziegler oppossed.
SAGE HEIGHTS DIVISION #1 - EXTENSION OF BOND
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which stated "
that Clint Berg has requested a one year extension to August 7,1981 to complete
the utility requirements for the Sage Heights Division #1 Plat.Mr.Berg posted a
bond on August 7,1978 in the amount of $119,000 to cover the costs of completing
all minimum utility improvements.If the Council approves the request for an
extension,Mr.Berg's bond amount will be reduced to $12,600.
Mr.Shinn stated that he was not in favor of extending the bond for another full
year.
Mr.Edwards moved that the bond be extended to November 7,.1980,seconded by Mr.
Shinn,and passed unanimously.
NEW COMPUTER ROOM PREPARATION
A letter was read from Walter Fry,Data Processing Manager,which presented the /O/f
costs for new vinyl flooring for the computer room.
Mr.Swanson moved that the quote from Sears in the amount of $357.64 be accepted,
seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
A letter was read from Walter Fry,Data Processing Manager,which presented the
costs for a new air conditioning unit necessary for the new computer system.
Mr.Edwards moved that the quote from W.W.Grainger in the amount of $612.87 plus
tax and freight be accepted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
APPOINTMENT TO PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
A letter was read from the Mayor which requested Council confirmation of the /0?/
reappointment of Tom Oxwang to the Park and Recreation Commission.His term would
expire on June 1,1985.
Mr.Ziegler moved that Tom Oxwang be reappointed to the Park and Recreation Commis
sion,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
Mr.Hill stated that Charles Krueger has moved out of the city limits and has
resigned from the Commission,and he is requesting the Council give him any names
of persons who might be interested in serving on this Commission.
i IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
>-J CLEAN-UP OF LOTS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES
Mr.Hill requested that an ordinance be brought back on the meeting of August 26 /tPtp^
dealing with clean-up of lots in commercial zones.
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Mr.Swanson stated that during the ash clean-up Shinn Irrigation donated sprinkler
pipe to help clean-up the ash.He felt that they should be reimbursed for the pipe
they lost in this effort.Mr.Shinn stated that he would prepare a statement on
the cost of this broken pipe.
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
SOLID WASTE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has received a draft from
the county of the Solid Waste Agreement.He stated that the voting has been set as
one vote for each municipality.Another meeting has been set for August 6 at 7:30
in the Courthouse.Mr.Gavinski suggested that he,the Public Works Director,and
Mr.Shinn get together and discuss the agreement and then Mr.Shinn and Mr.Townsend
could attend the meeting on August 6.
PIPELINE CROSSING ON BEECH AND BROADWAY
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that it is not feasible because of bid
laws,amounts of money,increase cost,etc.The conclusion was that it could not
be done in conjunction with the state's overlay project.The city has been assured
that they will do the best job possible in patching after it has been cut.
J\T Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has expended almost $1
million for disaster clean-up and there are still a substantial number of claims to
be paid.He stated that the city could do three things:1)stop contracting
until funds are received from the federal government which is mainly the stabiliza
tion of the ash piles;2)not pay the contractors until the city receives some
funds;and 3)borrow money from other funds.He recommended that the work continue
and the contractors be paid and money be transferred from other funds.
Robert Gazewood,Finance Director,stated that approximately $500,000 could be
raised by inter-fund loans.
Mr.Gavinski stated that the re-graveling project has to be paid for,Gelco has not
submitted all their costs for cleaning out the sewer,and the cost of the stabili
zation of the ash piles are the major remaining costs.
Mr.Swanson moved that the city borrow from other funds to pay the cost of the ash
clean-up,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed unanimously.
Mr.Gavinski stated that the sewer treatment plant is again operating.
He stated that he had attended a meeting in Olympia and the city should start
receiving funds in about six weeks.
rtr.Gavinski stated that he had met with Mr.Roe and officials from the DOE and
there is some question as to whether or not the area in question is wetlands.The
director of the DOE would like to get together with the city and do something
positive with the entire area and he will be writing a letter to that effect.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m.and Council met in an executive session.
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