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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR MEETING January 13,1981
POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 p.m.
Members Present:Bob Hill,Charles Edwards,Steve Shinn,Don Swanson,and Norm
Johnson
Absent:Barry Ziegler and Harvey Vernier
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Robert Hill.
Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of December 23,be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Swanson,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $33,303.72
STREET 7,648.15
ATERIAL STREET 2,242.26
STREET REPAIR &RECONSTRUCTION 918.75
BLOCK GRANT 30,185.87
FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE 12,038.58
WATER/SEWER 14,874.05
SANITATION 20,933.67
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 872.72
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 14,219.50
FIREMEN'S PENSION 172.63
LID #44 116.75
LID #45 116.75
LID #46 116.75
LID #47 108.70
TOTAL $137,868.85
Mr.Edwards moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,
and passed unanimously.Warrants in the amount of $137,868.85 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.Resolution -Authorization to Distribute EIS -Comprehensive Plan -approved /^\,
2.Acceptance of Work -Roofing Project -Public Works Buildings -approved
seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
UNDERGROUND IMPROVEMENTS - 1981 HUD PROJECT
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which recommended //6
that the bid from Selland Construction in the amount of $47,492.97 be accepted.
Mr.Shinn moved that the bid from Selland Construction be accepted,seconded by Mr.
Johnson,and passed unanimously.
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IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
,*PUBLIC HEARING -FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL -LID 43|?|/"
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which presented the
final assessment roll for LID 43.
The public hearing was opened.
Ms.Loretta Lowe,3105 W.Peninsula Drive,and Mr.Andrew Christman,623 S.Peterson
Place,both stated that they live across the street from the sewer line and they
wanted to know who would pay to have the line come across the road so they could
hook to it.
Mr.Townsend stated that the sewer line was placed where it would benefit the
greatest number of citizens and that the cost of bringing the sewer line across the
street would have to be borne by the property owner.Mr.Townsend will contact Ms.
Lowe and Mr.Christman to discuss the sewer line.
Letters of protest were read from Curtis Cox,A.W.Landergen,Frank Keno,and
Norma Martin.Mr.Townsend's reply to Mrs.Martin was also read.
There were no further comments,so the public response was closed.
Mr.Swanson moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and
passed unanimously.
Mr.Swanson moved that the final assessment roll be accepted,seconded by Mr.
Edwards,and passed with Mr.Shinn abstaining due to a conflict of interest.
PUBLIC HEARING -FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL -LID 47
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which stated that
the Council had continued the public hearing on this LID until additional informa
tion was received.A revised assessment roll was developed after a meeting was
held at the disputed area.
The public hearing was opened.
There were no comments,so the public response was closed.
Mr.Johnson moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and
passed unanimously.
Mr.Johnson moved that the final assessment roll be accepted,seconded by Mr.
Shinn,and passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
n|3 ORDINANCE -FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL -LID 44 -1ST READING
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which presented
ordinances confirming final assessment rolls for LID's 44,45,47,and 48.
The ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local
Improvement District No.44 which has been created and established for the purpose
of grading,graveling,constructing,and installing storm drainage,side lateral
sewer connections,curbs,sidewalks,and asphalt concrete pavement in the Penn area
on Fig Street between Wheeler Road and Fifth Avenue and on Fifth Avenue between Fig
Street and Elder Street as provided in Ordinance No.967 and levying and assessing
the amount thereof against the several lots,tracts,parcels of land and any other
property shown on said roll was read by title only.
Mr.Shinn moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Edwards,and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE - FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL -LID 45 - 1ST READING
The ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local
Improvement District No.45 which has been created and established for the purpose
of grading,graveling,constructing,and installing storm drainage,side lateral
sewer connections,curbs,sidewalks,and asphalt concrete pavement in the Lakeview
area on Coolidge Drive from Plum Street to Terrace Avenue and on Plum Street from
Coolidge Drive to Ironwood Drive as provided in Ordinance No.977 and levying and
assessing the amount thereof against the several lots,tracts,parcels of land and
any other property shown on said roll was read by title only.
Mr.Shinn moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Edwards,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL -LID 47 -1ST READING ,_,,
The ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local
Improvement District No.47 which has been created and established for the purpose
of grading,graveling,constructing,and installing storm drainage,side lateral
sewer connections,curbs,sidewalks,and asphalt concrete pavement in the Penn area
on Fifth Avenue between Fig Street and Block Street as provided in Ordinance No.
979 and levying and asssssing the amount thereof against the several lots,tracts,
parcels of land and any other property shown on said roll was read by title only.
Mr.Swanson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID 48 -1ST READING
The ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local
Improvement District No.48 which has been created and established for the purpose
of grading,graveling,constructing,and installing storm drainage,curbs,and
asphalt concrete pavement in the lakeview area on Ironwood Drive from Plum Street
to 350'south on the westerly portion of Ironwood Drive as provided in Ordinance
No.937 and levying and assessing the amount thereof against the parcel of land
shown on said roll was read by title only.
Mr.Johnson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 1980 BUDGET - CETA FUNDING -1ST READNG
A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an ordinance
amending the 1980 Budget to reflect receipt of CETA funds.
The ordinance amending the 1980 Budget,Ordinance 945,to appropriate unanticipated
revenues from the Comprehensive Employment Training Act and to provide for the
expenditures of these same funds was read by title only.
Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted and a public
hearing be set for January 27,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
ROOF - FIRE DEPARTMENT
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that a leak
has developed in the roof of the Fire Department building,primarily in the dormitory
area.It will cost approximately $4,000 to replace the roof as the roofer was of
the opinion that it could not be repaired.This project was not included in the
1981 Budget as the problem was not evident until lately.
Mr.Gavinski stated that it was learned that the Park Maintenance Shop and the
Museum also need new roofs and a better price could probably be obtained by putting
them up for bid at the same time.
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There was some discussion by the Council and Mr.Gavinski stated that the city has
received $64,000 in Revenue Sharing money and the reroofing could be paid for out
of this.Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,stated that the reroofing of the
Museum and the Park Maintenance Shop would probably not take place until summer.
Mr.Hill moved that city staff be authorized to call for bids for the replacement
of the roof on the Fire Department,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
VII. REFERRALS ROM COMMISSIONS
None
VIII. OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
7 REQUEST FOR EQUIPMENT -TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICE -POLICE
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that recently
enacted legislation requires the city to have a telecommunication device capable of
dealing with people who cannot speak or hear.He stated that the city could have
a potential liability problem if the device is not installed.
Mr.Shinn stated that such a device has been installed in Thurston County and he is
in total agreement that the city should have one also.He stated he would assist
the city in obtaining the device if approved.
James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,stated that the device would be tied into the 911
system and would therefore cover emergency calls to fire as well as police.
Mr.Swanson moved that staff be authorized to purchase this device,seconded by Mr.
Edwards,and passed unanimously.
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PRIVATE SECURITY BUSINESS
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that Richard
Haer has stated that he has found it impossible to get insurance in the amount of
$10,000 per occurrence which is what is required in the city's Private Security
Business Ordinance.He is requesting that the language be changed to eliminate
"per occurrence."
There was some discussion by the Council on the situation.
Mr.Johnson moved that "per occurrence"be deleted from subsection A of 5.44.070,
relative to the bond,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
SOLID WASTE -RATE SCHEDULE
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that the city
has been informed by Grant County that the 1981 solid waste disposal rate has been
set at $1.65 per loose cubic yard.It is requested that the discussion of the
acquisition of property for the operation of a city-owned landfill be discussed in
the executive session following the Council's regular session.
Mr.Hill stated that discussion on this subject would be held at the executive
session following the regular meeting.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
BLOCK GRANT
Mr.Shinn stated that the Public Works Department has recommended that streets in
the Peninsula area be 36 feet in width and the city's standards are 40 feet.He
stated that he felt the streets should be 40 feet wide to allow for safety,parking
and traffic flow.
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Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,stated that the 36 foot wide street is
designated in the Community Standards as a neighborhood collector.He stated that
a 36 foot wide street is acceptable in the Peninsula area because of the low volume
of traffic and a number of streets in the area are 36 feet wide.
Mr.Shinn moved that the streets in the 1981-82 Block Grant Project be 40 feet in
width,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
X. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
VOLCANIC DISASTER RELIEF - FEMA
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has spent a little over $1.4
million.The city has given warrants to the state in the total amount of $1,265,000
and the city still owes the state $238,000 and we can theoretically expect to
receive another $236,000 from FEMA but that does not realistically take into
account the 25$of reimburseable costs the city will have to pay.
He stated that the ash piles still need to be taken care of and Terry Simmonds in
the Department of Emergency Services is \/ery concerned about the problem and is
going to contact FEMA about it.
Mr.Gavinski stated that the city will have between $465,000 and $475,000 of its
own costs.Some of this has already been absorbed as it was in terms of salaries
and some other costs already figured into theg budets.He stated that Walt Fry,
Finance Director,is getting figures together as the city has been asked to present
some information to the state legislature concerning the city's problem as to
costs.
He stated that the city owes the state $238,000 in registered warrants.He stated
that the city has three options to pay off this debt -councilmanic bonds,use the
general fund,or general obligation bonds -but he recommended that nothing be
done at this time.
LID'S -TIME FRAME
A memorandum was prepared by the Public Works Director concerning the time frame
for LID's.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated the it is the recommendation of the
city's bond counsel that the city wait till spring to see if the interest rates
improve.
The Council adjourned to an executive session at 9:25 p.m.to discuss real estate
purchases.The executive session was adjourned at 10 p.m.The regular meeting was
reconvened and then adjourned at 10 p.m.
Robert E.Hill,Mayor
City Clerk