1980 08 263016
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION August 26,1980
COUNCIL CHAMBERS 8:00 p.m.
Members Present:Robert E.Hill,Don Swanson,Barry Ziegler,Stephen Shinn,
Charles Edwards,Harvey Vernier,and Norman Johnson
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Robert Hill.
Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of August 12,1980,be approved
as submitted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS 'AMOUNT
General $4,473.82
Street 711.75
Arterial Street 6,351.85
Comm/Dev Block Grant 11,975.07
Street Overlay Res 67,279.80
Water/Sewer 9,531.01
Sanitation 4,497.66
Water/Sewer Construction 3,298.79
Equipment Rental 4,038.58
Firemens Pension 27.89
L.I.D.#43 10,235.54
L.I.D.#44 824.35
L.I.D.#45 862.58
L.I.D.#46 8,168.99
L.I.D.#47 480.12
L.I.D.#48 165.63
Battery/Foster LID #52 209.68
Total $133,133.11
Mr.Edwards moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.
Johnson,and passed unanimously.Warrants in the amount of $133,133.11 were
approved for payment.
DISASTER BILLS
Volcanic/Disaster Relief $143,528.41
Mr.Edwards moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,
and passed unanimously.Warrants in the amount of $143,528.41 were approved
for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
RESOLUTION -APPRECIATION TO CIVIL AIR PATROL
The Resolution expressing appreciation to the Civil Air Patrol was read in its
entirety,recognizing and expressing appreciation to the Washington Wing of the
Civil Air Patrol for their participation and assistance in the ash removal
resultant from the volcanic eruption of Mount St.Helens on May 18,1980.
Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -APPRECIATION TO COLUMBIA BASIN JOB CORPS
The Resolution expressing appreciation to the Columbia Basin Job Corps was read ^^^^
in its entirety,expressing sincere appreciation to the men of the Job Corps,
under the direction of Ron Robertson,who assisted the community in the ash
clean-up campaign resultant from the volcanic eruption of Mount St.Helens on
May 18,1980.
Mr Ziegler moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr,Johnson'and passed unanimously.
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j.RESOLUTION -APPRECIATION TO YOUNG ADULT CONSERVATION CORPS
f The resolution expressing appreciation to the Young Adult Conservation Corps
was read in its entirety,expressing a heartfult thank you and'grateful appre
ciation to the Young Adult Conservation Corps from Ephrata,under the direction
of Charlie Harris,for thier volunteer assistance in the clean-up effort of p"
volcanic ash as a result of the eruption of Mount St.Helens on May 18,1980.
Mr.Johnson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,
and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPTING GIFT - LADY LIONS
The resolution accepting a gift from Moses Lake Lady Lions in the form of a
portable bleacher and gymnastics mats to be used by the Moses Lake Park and
Recreation Department.The resolution stated that the portable ten-row bleacher
is valued at $2,170.76 and the seven gynastics mats are valued at $839.55.
It expressed appreciation to them for their contribution that will benefit the
citizens of Moses Lake.
Mr.Shinn moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Swanson,and
passed unanimously.
II.CONSENT AGENDA - None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS - None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION -PUBLIC HEARING -SHORELINE MASTER PLAN
V A letter was read from Shirley Kvamme,Chairman of the Planning Commission,
which stated that the Shoreline Management Master Plan was adopted in March
1975 and stipulated that every two years the entire plan would be reviewed and,
if necessary,amended to reflect changing views and conditions which may take
place within the city.The Planning Commission held a public hearing and
recommends the plan include amendments in Conservancy Environment,page 2,
and Permitted Uses,page 8.
Joe Wiley,1657 So.David,brought a letter signed by Adolph Bernhardt to be
read into the minutes.The letter was read in its entirety.It stated that
he thought there was too much regulation of private property on the lake shore.
He has a marina and campground and objected to holding up development.
Richard Penhallurick,300 Penn Plaza,read a prepared statement which objected
to the stringent regulations of landfills,dredging operations,and marinas.
He further objected to no industrial use on the Moses Lake shore line.
Harold Hochstatter,2104 Marina Drive,stated that he was against the shoreline
management plan.He felt the plan interfered with his rights as a home owner.
He did not like the Federal Government forcing the plan on the city.
Ed Penhallurick,815 So.Pioneer Way,requested city council to have the city
attorney review the plan before they passed it.
A letter was read from the Moses Lake Motel Association which opposed any
decisions that may further limit the acces to and use of Moses Lake,citing
that tourism is a major industry in the State of Washington.The letter was
signed by seven motel owners.
The public response was closed.
Mr.Ziegler stated that the State Legislature adopted the Shoreline Management
Act a few years ago,and defined what a shoreline was,with strict regulations.
The County has a master plan.The state mandated that every city adopt a master
plan and if they did not the cities would have to follow the state plan.When
the city adopted its own shoreline plan in 1975,it had to be submitted twice,
before the state accepted it.
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Mr.Hill asked if the plan could be modified.
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City Attorney James A.Whitaker stated that the State Legislature requires that i
Substantial Development Permits are required for landfilling and dredging,or \
anything that you want to do to disturb a shoreline.The State Supreme Court
was asked to rule on the restrictions after a Seattle court case,and the i
Shorelines Management Act was ruled to be constitutional.j
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Mr.Swanson moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Shinn and
passed unanimously.
Mr.Hill stated that it would be his position that unless the mountain blows again,>
the city would not be dumping in the wetlands.
Mr.Shinn asked if the Planning Commission had addressed "sewers"and Shirley
Kvamme,Planning Commission chairman,answered that they tried to get away from
septic tanks anywhere near the lake.There may be a possibility of dumping in
the lake,because if there were to be a major flood for instance,it may be
unavoidable.If a lakeshore management plan is not adopted there may be the
problems here that they are having in the East with their lakes,and you can
understand why the State of Washington adopted the rules and regulations.^The
Planning Commission changed the population density for single family density or
multi-family density of approximately 3.4 living units per acre or 7,000 square
feet.
Mr.Shinn moved that the Shorelines Management Master Plan be adopted with a
change on Page 4,Part 2,Policy,A,"with a density greater then R-l"be stricken,
seconded by Mr.Ziegler and passed with a vote of 5-2,with Mr.Hill and Mr.
Johnson voting against the motion.The sentence is to read:"a.Require thatngagan
all residential developments be served by an approved sewer system.
ORDINANCE -PUBLIC HEARING -LANDSCAPING -2ND READING
A letter from Shirley Kvamme,Planning Commission Chairman,was read which stated
that the Planning Commission's recommendation for amending landscaping require
ments is based on the position that landscaping should be encouraged in all areas
of the city but should not be required to an extent which presents unreasonable
demands for water transport and restrictions on site development.The Planning
Commission has recommended less restrictive landscaping requirements that permit
flexible landscaping placement,and proposed the following amendments:(1)No
landscaping requirements in the C-2 zone;(2)Landscaping requirements in the
R-3,C-3,C-4,and.C-5 zones would be based on lot front footage and allow for
flexible landscaping placement in the lot's front yard;and (3)Requirements for
all other zones would remain unchanged.
Richard Penhallurick expressed his approval of the landscaping changes that the
Planning Commission had recommended.
Mr.Vernier stated that he thought the Planning Commission was to be commended
for taking this position in this ordinance.
Mr.Hill stated that the Council's position was to improve the entrance to the
city and he would like to amend the ordinance by inserting landscaping require-,
ments in Section 2 (C-2 zone).
Mr.Edwards stated that the price of property is increasing and expenses are
going up,and landscaping requirements in C-2,C-3,C-4,and C-5 should be
excluded.Those businesses who want landscaping could put it in and those who
do not should not be required to do so.
Mr.Vernier stated that he felt that the original ordinance with the 5'land
scaping requirement was restrictive but not unduly burdensome,and would like to
see landscaping required in C-2.
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Mr.Edwards stated that motels and restaurants will beautify voluntarily,but
drug and grocery stores do not,by their very nature of their business.
Mr.Swanson moved to adopt the ordinance as is,Mr.Vernier seconded and moved
to amend the ordinance to add landscaping required in C-2 zones,then Mr.Shinn
seconded the amendment.The vote was taken,with Mr.Shinn,Mr.Vernier,Mr.
Hill,and Mr.Johnson voting for the amendment,and Mr.Edwards,Mr.Swanson,and
Mr.Ziegler voting against,the amendment passed 4-3.The vote was taken on the
motion as it was originally made by Mr.Swanson and seconded by Mr.Edwards,to
adopt the ordinance with the amendment,voting for were Mr.Shinn,Mr.Vernier,
Mr.Hill,and Mr.Johnson;voting against,Mr.Edwards,Mr.Ziegler,and Mr.
Swanson,the motion passed 4-3.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -NAME CHANGE -YONEZAWA BOULEVARD -2ND READING
The letter from City Manager Joe Gavinski was read which stated that the first'/n me iciici irum uity nanayer uue uavmsKi was reaa wmcn stated tnat the first<0i reading of the Ordinance was adopted on June 24,1980.The Ordinance amending
r Chapter 12.32 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Addresses and Street
Names"was read by title only which changes the name of Jones Boulevard and
Ring Road to Yonezawa Boulevard.
Mr.Swanson moved that the Ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards and
passed unanimously.
J ORDINANCE -EMPTY LOTS -1ST READING
K The letter from City Manager Joe Gavinski was read which stated the Ordinance
was drafted to require citizens of Moses Lake to clean the ash from their property,
and a date for compliance will be inserted at the second reading if it meets
with the wishes of the Council.
Mr.Swanson stated that it was too severe an ordinance and that on some of the
land the cost of cleaning it up was prohibitive.He felt that if the owners
were contacted something would be done to clean up the ash.
Mr.Ziegler stated that there is alot of commercially zoned property in the city
limits and there is alot of property on West Broadway that is undeveloped.
Mr.Hill moved to adopt the ordinance,seconded by Mr.Shinn.The vote was taken
and Mr.Johnson,Mr.Edwards,Mr.Swanson,and Mr.Ziegler opposed;Mr.Vernier
Mr.Hill and Mr.Shinn voted for,the motion failed 4-3.
x A RESOLUTION -INTERFUND TRANSFER,0''
The letter from Finance Director Bob Gazewood was read which stated that the
resolution would authorize the making of temporary interfund loans for the purpose
of maintaining financing of volcanic disaster clean up expenditures.The fiscal
maximum of $1,152,302 permitted by ordinance for financing these costs by
registered warrants will be exceeded after this Council meeting.An additional
financing method is necessary to make expenditures in excess of the $1,152,302
maximum until federal disaster assistance monies are received by the city.A
claim of Gelco Grounting Service of $77,556.34 can be approved for payment at
this Council meeting if the resolution is adopted.
The resolution authorizing the Finance Director to make temporary interfund
loans for the purpose of maintianing financing of volcanic disaster clean up
expenditures was read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved to adopt the resolution,seconded by Mr.Shinn.
Mr.Edwards asked if these were part of operating funds and Mr.Gazewood answered
LiiaL Liicsc cue cAue**balance*.He LiiuuyriL LhdL the transfers would start witn
the Firemens Pension Fun.
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The vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
SUPPLEMENTAL CLAIMS WARRANT AMOUNT
Gelco Grouting Services $77,556.35
Mr.Johnson moved that the payment to Gelco for $77,556.35 be approved for pay
ment,seconded by Mr.Edwards and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -HIRING FREEZE
The letter from City Manager Joe Gavinski was read which stated that he was
directed to bring back a resolution which restated the hiring freeze imposed by
Resolution #1020 passed by Council on June 24,1980.He has drafted a new
resolution which would rescind Resolution 1020.This new resolution regarding
the hiring freeze allows the filling of positions which were in existence and
occupied as of June 24,1980 if those positions become vacant.A newly created
position or a position which was vacant as of June 24,1980,could not be
filled unless permission were given by Council to refill that position.
The resolution imposing a hiring freeze was read by title only.
Mr.Edwards moved to pass the resolution with the deletion of paragraphs 4 and
6,the motion died for lack of a second.
Mr.Hill moved to retain Resolution 1020,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and the vote
was:For -Mr.Ziegler,Mr.Hill,Mr.Shinn,and Mr.Vernier;Against -Mr
Swanson,Mr.Edwards,and Mr.Johnson,4-3,motion passed.
RESOLUTION - SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
The letter from City Manager Joe Gavinski was read which stated that the resolu
tion declares certain city owned personal property as surplus and authorizes
the sale at a public auction which will be held on September 13,1980,at the
Grant County Airport.It also authorizes that unclaimed property in the poss
ession of the Police Department be sold.All monies receipted as a result of
the auction will be placed in the general fund.
The Resolution declaring city owned property as surplus and authorizing its sale;
authorizing sale at public auction of unclaimed property in the possession of
the Police Department,was read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards and
passed unanimously.
Mr.Hill asked where the auction would be held and Mr.McLanahan answered that
it will be east of the Job Corps building by two blocks in the Grant County
Housing equipment maintenance shop.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
LOGGING RECORDER
The memorandum from Chief of Police Dennis Wetmore was read which stated that he
had been working with Fire Chief Russ Beeman on a central dispatching procedure
for all Police/Fire calls.A central facet to this procedure is that of being
able to continuously record the emergency radio and telephone traffic.They asked
for approval from Council to go to bid on the equipment.The Police Dept.has
$15,00 budget and the Fire Dept.has a Traffic Safety Grant of $3,750.They
estimate to expend $13,355.
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Mr.Shinn asked if the city has to use the grant by a certain time and Mr.Bee-
man stated by October unless an extension was requested.Mr.Ziegler asked how
long of an extension and Mr.Beeman replied it would be a three month extension.
Chief Wetmore explained the function of the new logging recorder and the problems
that the old recorder presented.The calls directed to the Fire Department would |
be received at the Police Dept.
Mr.Ziegler stated that he was concerned about purchasing capital outlay.
Mr.Hill moved to grant the purchase of the logging recorder,seconded by Mr.
Edwards and passed unanimously.
WELL #24
The memorandum from Public Works Director Bob Townsend was read which stated that
Public Works staff has prepared preliminary specifications for the drilling of
Well #24.DSHS has placed a time for notice of award to contractor as being
October 12,1980,and to meet their date and state bid advertisement requirements
the following schedule is established:Advertise for bids -August 29 and Sept.
4;Open bids -September 16;Award of bid by Council (subject to approval from
DSHS)-September 23,and Award to Contractor -October 11,1980,and requested
permission to proceed.
Mr.Ziegler moved that permission be granted to proceed,seconded by Mr.Edwards,
and unanimously passed.
McCOSH IRRIGATION SYSTEM
,a0 'The memo from Park and Recreation Director Cecil Lee was read which stated that
I city engineers have completed specifications to convert McCosh Irrigation to
an automatic system supplied by lake water.The design calls for installation of
value in head sprinklers,a 60hp electric motor and pump system,along with
electric controllers and wire utilizizing the existing underground pipe system.
$40,000 has been set aside in a park reserve fund for this project and requested
Council authorize the engineering division of Public Works Dept.to obtain bids
for this project with the bid opening September 16,1980.
Mr.Ziegler stated that he would like to waitand see what the financial condition
ofthe city is after the costs of the ash cleanup are paid and Mr.Shinn agreed.
Mr.Hill stated that he thought they should proceed with it.
Mr.Vernier said he agreed with Councilmen Ziegler and Shinn.He thought every
thing that could possibly be postponed should be,no matter whether it is in the
budget or not.
Mr.Edwards moved that this request be carried until the first meeting in February,
1981,before a decision is made,seconded by Mr.Ziegler.Vote:6 - 1 with Mr.
Hill opposed,motion carried.
I ASH WASTE SITES
W The memo from the Public Works Director Bob Townsend was read that stated that
Council's permission is requested to prepare plans and specifications and go out
to bid on the restoration of the volcanic waste sites.He stated the plan was to
disc the ash under and cover it with IV of sand and spreading the sites 100%.
Mr.Shinn asked if this met with FEMA regulations and Mr.Townsend replied that
it did.
Mr.Hill asked if the 100%spread would be agreeable to the school district and
Mr.Townsend replied that the city will do everything it can to satisfy the school
district.
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Mr.Shinn said he thought it should be investigated if winter wheat could be
planted,and City Manager replied that if the Council wishes he will invest
igate that possibility.
Mr.Hill asked Mr.Townsend when he would be ready to go to bid and he replied
by the second meeting in September.
Mr.Edwards moved that staff be permitted to go to bid,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,
and passed unanimously.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - JOB NO.022-ET & 029-ST
A letter from Dean S.Hagerty,Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee was
read which stated that the committee at their August 18 meeting reviewed and
approved the rehabilitation priority lists for house Job #022-ET and #029-ST,
and requested Council authorize these houses to go to bid.
Mr.Edwards moved that authorization to go to bid be granted,seconded by Mr.
Shinn,and unanimously passed.
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS - None
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
APPOINTMENT - PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
A memo from Mayor Hill was read which requested confirmation of the appointment
of Vicki Groff to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission,with her term to
expire on June 1,1985.
Mr.Swanson moved that the appointment be confirmed,seconded by Mr.Edwards,
and passed unanimously.
ACCEPTANCE OF DOGWOOD WATER MAIN PROJECT
A memo was read from Public Works Director Bob Townsend which stated that
Sanislo Construction has completed the work specified under Contract 80-02,
Dogwood Water Main Project,and requested Council accept the work and enter into
the 30-day lien period.
Mr.Johnson moved that the work be accepted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler and passed
unanimously.
ACCEPTANCE OF MID-PENINSULA SEWER MAIN
A memo was read from Public Works Director Bob Townsend which stated that Mar-
chand Construction Co.,Inc.,has completed all work specified under Contract
80-04,Peninsula Sewer Main,and requested Council accept the work and enter
into the 30-day lien period.
Mr.Shinn moved that the work be accepted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed
unanimously.
SENIOR CITIZENS REQUEST FOR PAYMENT
A memo from Park and Recreation Director Cecil Lee was read which stated that
an application and request for payment from the Moses Lake Senior Opportunity
and Services for $2,000 appropriated in the 1980 budget for Senior Citizen
purposes was received.
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This was the only application received by the deadline and the Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission reviewed and approved the application and requested Council
approve the request for payment of $2,000.
Mr.Edwards moved that the request for payment of the $2,00,seconded by Mr.
Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO PURCHASE MAG-CARD TYPEWRITER
A letter from City Manager Joe Gavinski was read which presented the four options
the city had in regard to the currently used mag card typewriter.
Mr.Swanson asked if the city could get a better price if they bought the machine
outright,saving the 8.25%interest that would be charged if it is purchased for
five years payments and requested the city manager to check into that.
•Ar.Edwards moved to grant the request to purchase the mag-card,seconded by Mr.
Johnson,and passed unanimously.
UTILITY TAX -INFORMATION
The letter from City Manager Joe Gavinski was read which stated that on June 10,
1980,the Council passed an ordinance raising the utility occupational tax to 8%.
The raising of the tax from 5%to 8%in those areas served by city water and/or
sewer not currently taxed to eventually be taxed if allowed by law.Current law
allows the utility occupational tax to be collected from all areas served by city
water and/or sewer.He requested a motion to that effect.
Mr.Edwards moved that the utility occupational tax be raised from 5%to 8%in
those areas served by city water and/or sewer not current being taxed be effec
tive October 1,1980,seconded by Mr.Ziegler and passed unanimously.
The revenue collected from the 3% tax will be earmarked for the city's street
overlay program.
GAMBLING TAX -INFORMATION
The memo from Chief of Police Dennis Wetmore was read which stated that review
of the revenue collected from the gambling tax for 1980 will be estimated at
$38,000.This is because businesses gross over $760,000 on gambling alone.
The Police Department does not get into the accounting part of the gambling be
cause the state takes care of that.Police officers check the bars but not a
specific check on the gambling.While some bar room disturbances are caused by
bets in the bars,there is not a great amount of time spent in this particular
area.He estimated that the most realistic figure would be that 1/4 of a person
in man-hours.This would not take into account the cost of gas,car,etc, or
administrative time spent by the Chief,Lieutenant and secretary.There is also
time spent by the Finance Department on the quarterly reports that are not figured
into this amount.The chief presented a report to the Council on the item,hours,
and cost estimates which totaled $14,587.
Mr.Gazewood stated that at the present time 59%of the expected revenue has
been collected for 1980.The gambling tax is received from the businesses on
quarterly reports which are required by the state.
Mr.Ziegler stated that if the city has collected about 60%in 6 months,wouldn't
2^%tax be enough to collect.
Mr.Swanson stated the Council had raised the peoples utility tax one minute and
talk about lowering gambling tax the next.The 5%tax on gambling is allowed by
the state statutes!It does not say that every single penny has to go for enforce
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Mr.Edwards stated that he would be opposed to any reduction of the gambling tax.
This is a luxury and if people can't afford to pay the luxury they should not
have the gambling.
Mr.Ziegler said it was his understanding that while the city does have a per
fect right to collect this tax,we have to justify it.
Mr.Johnson stated that he thought they were singling out these businesses.
Mr.Swanson said that if they do not want to pay the tax that they do not have
to have the gambling in their place of business,and that we must remember that
they gross over $760,000 income from just this type of gambling alone.
Wayne Baker,State Gambling Commission representative,was in the audience and
stated that he hears from other police chiefs that the gambling commission can
not enforce all the gambling laws,they have too large an area to investigate.
The tax that is collected is based only on the money that these establishments
received on this particular gambling,pull tabs and punchboards.He stated
that just one major incident could take up alot of time,but that it was not
that big a problem in Moses Lake.
Mr.Edwards moved that the present tax of 5%be retained,seconded by Mr.Swan
son,and passed 4-3,with Mr.Hill,Mr.Swanson,Mr.Vernier and Mr.Edwards
voting for the tax,and Mr.Johnson,Mr.Ziegler,and Mr.Shinn voting against.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
MILWAUKEE RAILROAD
Mr.Shinn asked if the city had heard from Milwaukee Railroad about the railroad
tracks.This tracks are a public nuisance.He said it was a safety problem and
something that needs to be rectified.
The City Manager stated that he had written to the railroad and that because of
the bankruptcy that is pending,it may be a while before the letter reaches the
person that it should be directed to.
Mr.Shinn made a motion to find out when they are going to clean it up in 30 days
or do it ourselves and bill them back.
Mr.Gavinski said that there is a problem because the franchise expired in 1970
and they have been using it.
Mr.Edwards said Burlington Northern is seeking to purchase part of the railroad
and wondered if the purchase included the one in Moses Lake.He would hate to
put a stumbling block until they find out where it stands.He said the city was
in an unusual situation when we have a possible transfer of property from one
railroad to another.
Mr.Shinn wants to find out from Burlington Northern what the status is.
Mr.Gavinski said that he really didn't know who to write to,but will check into
it.
DISASTER -ASH PILES
Mr.Swanson said there was a man in the audience that is concerned with the dump
ing of garbage in the ash piles.The man stated that he could not open his wind
ows at night because of the dust.He said it was getting so bad that people were
throwing garbage,old tires,boxes,everything and presented pictures of some of
the stuff that is being thrown out there.
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The gentlemen was told to see if the people in the area could write down the
license numbers of who is dumping over there that something could be done.
PENINSULA DRIVE
Mr.Swanson asked how long it was going to be before Peninsula drive was done.
Mr.McLanahan they had 30 more working days on the contract.The contractor is
S & D Paving.They have subcontracted to Sanislow.Sanislow is having problems
and is 4 days behind.
Mr.Ziegler stated that he had spoken to the owner of Stop &Shop market on
Peninsula Drive,Mr.Jean Thornburg,and he was really concerned because he had
been losing business because the roads being blocked off.
Mr.McLanahan said he understood the problem and that undoubtedly it has affec
ted trade there,and he will contact the contractor and express to them the
Council's concerns.
POST OFFICE -CHUCKHOLE
Mr.Edwards would like a chuckhole that is adjacent to the two drop mailboxes
in the alley between the post office and the telephone company office to be
repaired.This is a frequently used street and requested the chuck hole be
corrected as soon as possible.
WEST BROADWAY -STRIPING
Mr.Hill asked about the striping on West Broadway.He asked what kind of
striping would be put,or if that was the final?
Mr.McLanahan stated that the state had made gross errors in the marking on the
street and had in fact left out several left turn lanes.He had spoken to the
state already about correcting the problem and they were supposed to get back to
him.
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
TAXICABS
City Manager Joe Gavinski stated that the taxi cab ordinance would be on the
Agenda next time.
NOISE
The City Manager had confered with the City Attorney and they would like to keep
the noise ordinance in limbo because it is so hard to enforce.Equipment would
also have to be purchased to monitor the noise.
Mr.Ziegler stated that it is something that we should pursue.There is a strong
movement towards noise control.The garbage contract tells when the trucks can
be out.There is also a program that deals with noise.
City Attorney James Whitaker stated that the DOE now must approve and review
noise ordinances.The state has a noise restriction law regarding large vehicles.
Chelan County has the model ordinance on boat noise control.If the Council
wants an ordinance on noise drafted they can draft one.
Mr.Ziegler stated that he would thought the city should adopt a noise ordinance.
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Police Chief Wetmore stated that he had been working with police officers in
regard to loud parties.If they are creating loud noisy parties at unusually
late hours and neighbors complain they do go talk to the people.
Mr.Swanson stated that he referred to noise as when cars have no pipes or
mufflers.
Chief Wetmore said they have more problems with people playing their car radios
too loud then with loud parties.He said the noise complaints are usually on
people who have their car stereos on so loud that you can hear them 4 blocks
away.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Robert E.Hill,Mayor