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1981 02 24_J 3102 CITY OF MOSES LAKE MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR MEETING February 24,1981 POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 p.m. Members Present:Bob Hill,Charles Edwards,Steve Shinn,Harvey Vernier,Norm Johnson,and Barry Ziegler Absent:Don Swanson The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Robert Hill. BOY SCOUTS The Boy Scouts attending the meeting were introduced by Wally Morris.//99 Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of February 10 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL $21,391.94 STREET 701.91 ARTERIAL STREET 47.25 STREET REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION 47.25 BLOCK GRANT 8,011.65 UCI 13.16 CONVENTION CENTER RESERVE 755.25 WATER/SEWER 10,584.36 SANITATION - 6,816.63 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,193.75 TOTAL $49,563.15 Mr.Johnson moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed unanimously.Warrants in the amount of $49,563.15 were approved for payment. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA None III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS None IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNICATION/RESOLUTION -JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE A letter was read from Edward M.Yamamoto of the Japanese American Citizens League which requested support for Public Law 96-317 which establishes a commission whose task will be to conduct an official investigation of the removal and incarceration of American citizens of Japanese ancestry during the Second World War. Mr.Hill stated that he felt there was no one on the Council who did not believe that the events of 1942 in relation to the Japanese Americans were illegal but that the Council had two options.The Council could reactivate the Human Rights Commis sion and refer the resolution to them for a recommendation or the Council could act on the resolution on its own. 3103 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 February 24,1981 Mr.Ziegler moved that the Human Rights Commission be reactivated and that this be considered at their first meeting,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed unanimously. Mr.Shinn moved that a resolution be brought back to Council at the next meeting with regard to the last paragraph of the proposed resolution,seconded by Mr. Ziegler,and passed unanimously. Mr.Hill stated that he would like to see an endorsement to this resolution from a greater segment of the Japanese community. J COMMUNICATION -SAMMONS COMMUNICATION0qH A letter was read from David Garrett of Sammons Communications which requested time before the Council to discuss the dropping of the Tri-Cities channels to add four new channels to the Moses Lake system.These four channels would be K0M0 and KIRO from Seattle,WGN from Chicago,and WOR from New York. Mr.Garrett stated that Sammons plans to add four new channels and plans to do a major rebuild in Moses Lake.This consists of installing all new cable,electron ics,and equipment.He stated that new equipment would be installed so that a clearer picture could be received.He stated that they would have a 35 channel capability by next year. He stated that Sammons would like to make a major change in the television line-up at this time.At the last rate increase the Council requested that the Tri-Cities stations be included but Sammons would now like to drop these two and add four more which would be 10,11,12,and 13.Channel 10 would be WGN out of Chicago,11 would be K0M0 out of Seattle,12 would be KIRO out of Seattle,and 13 would be WOR out of New York.He stated that the reason for dropping the Tri-Cities stations is the poor quality. Mr.Edwards stated that he opposed taking off the Tri-Cities stations because of their close proximity to Moses Lake. Mr.Ziegler felt it was a good idea to add these four channels and drop the Tri- Cities stations. Mr.Hill felt the franchise ordinance should be reviewed before any action is taken on this matter. Mr.Ziegler moved that Sammons be authorized to put K0M0 and KIRO on line now pending discussion by the Council of the proposed changes and franchise to allow the public to have a look at them,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS o RESOLUTION -MOSES LAKE SPRING FESTIVAL A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented a resolu tion reflecting the Council's intentions regarding the Moses Lake Spring Festival. The resolution regarding the Moses Lake Spring Festival to be held May 22 through May 25,1981 was read by title only. Mr.Johnson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS None VII. REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS ao ORDINANCE -REZONE REQUEST -SHAKER -1ST READING A letter was read from Wayne Rimple,Planning Commission Chairman,which stated that Fouad and Patricia Shaker have requested that their property of approximately 12 acres between Nelson and Sharon,bounded on the west by Monroe Street and on the east by Garden Heights Elementary School be changed from R-l,Single Family Resi dential,to R-3,Multi-family Residential. *I 3104 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 February 24,1981 The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of Chapter 18 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Zoning was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. MCCOSH PARK PRELIMINARY PLAT .,y^^ A letter was read from Wayne Rimple,Planning Commission Chairman,which presented the Mcosh Park Preliminary Plat.This plat contains 2 lots,totaling 22.4 acres. Lot 1 is 22 acres and Lot 2 is .4 acres.The area is zoned Public and the plat includes dedication of the existing and improved right-of-way. Mr.Ziegler moved that this plat be scheduled for consideration on March 10,1981, seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION None IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION Mr.Ziegler moved that a resolution be adopted commending the Moses Lake High /J/2 School wrestling team and coaching staff for their recent success in bringing home three state championships,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. X. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS MODEL WEED CONTROL ORDINANCE . Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he had submitted a model weed control ordinance which should be used as a model and it could be adapted to the city's particular needs. Mr.Hill felt that weed heights should be 18"and action should be taken in 15 days. There was some discussion by the Council and it was pointed out that the weeds in some places are used by wildlife.It was pointed out that the main concern is weeds encroaching on sidewalks and right-of-ways. It was the consensus of the Council that something be done with weeds encroaching on public right-of-way and that the property owner be given 15 days after receipt of written notice to do something about the problem. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPORT Russ Beeman,Fire Chief,stated that Basin Communications has installed their y system and they are capable of monitoring all of the systems that the city presently has.It meets all the qualifications necessary and by the end of March they should have taken over all the systems the Fire Department monitors. BUDGET Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that by the next meeting the amendments to the 1981 Budget should be completed and it looks better than when the Council went through the budget process. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 February 24,1981 ASH REMOVAL AND CLEAN-UP Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the state auditor requires that the city get to the auditor 45 days prior to the annual election the city's indication to go with either special levy or a bond issue.It would have to be decided no later than sometime in September to make the general election in November.He stated that a special levy or a bond issue to fund something which was caused by an act of God can be held at any time.However,the auditor must still be notified 45 days prior to the election.In order to obtain the revenue in the following year, the city would have to get the taxation decision to the County Commissioners by the first part of October. Mr.Hill stated that the city is looking at a half million dollars but it is an unstable figure since there is no way of knowing how much additional help the city will be receiving from FEMA. It was the consensus of the Council that nothing be done until the first of June. Mr.Gavinski stated that the Milwaukee Road situation is still unsolved. ASSESSMENT CENTERS Bob West,Administrative Assistant,reported to the Council on the use of the Assessment Center as a means of selecting city employees. Acting Chief Sharp stated that the Assessment Center has been used to choose a Sergeant for the Police Department and he stated that he was very impressed with this type of program. The Council adjourned at 9:30 to an Executive Session to discuss real estate and personnel matters.The Executive Session was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.and the regular meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. QJlLJ \-Z-A. City Clerk Robert E.Hill,Mayor ATTEST: