1981 05 123132
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR MEETING May 12,1981
POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 p.m.
Members Present:Charles Edwards,Steve Shinn,Harvey Vernier,Norm Johnson,
Barry Ziegler,Bob Hill,and Don Swanson
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Robert E.Hill.
Mr. Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of April 28 be approved as sub
mitted,seconded by Mr.Swanson,and passed with Mr.Hill abstaining.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $16,289.69
STREET 890.00
BLOCK GRANT 2,972.10
UCI 4,381.65
WATER/SEWER 3,647.55
SANITATION 20,095.20
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2,445.64
FIREMENS PENSION 56.38
LID #43 314.74
TOTAL $51,092.95
Mr. Edwards moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,
and passed unanimously.Warrants in the amount of $51,092.95 were approved for
payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
BLOCK GRANT - JOB 040-TO
Aletter was read from Dean Hagerty,Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee,/OS?
which recommended that Job 040-TO be awarded to Fred &Bob's Construction for
$10,499.47.This house was authorized by the City Council as a hardship case for
$10,500.
Mr.Johnson moved that the bid be awarded to Fred and Bob's Construction,seconded
by Mr.Vernier,and passed with Mr.Ziegler opposed.
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATIONS -SAMMONS COMMUNICATIONS -RATE INCREASE
A letter was read from David Garrett,Manager of Sammons Communications,Inc.,/Qo^
which stated that they are requesting a rate increase from $6.95 per month to $8.95
per month.
Mr.Garrett stated that the last rate increase Sammons had was about five years aqo
and prices have escalated.He stated that in the past six months Sammons has added
2tT!eJ!Id °l nfw equipment in the city as well as four new stations.He stated
that the two Seattle stations do not cost anything but the New York station and the
Chicago station cost quite a bit per month to broadcast.
Mr.Shinn stated that it was his understanding that Sammons was not going to askforarateincreaseuntilafterthe35channeloptionwasfunctioning.
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Mr.Garrett stated that the rate increase will have no effect on going to the 35
channels.
Mr.Ziegler stated that he understood it was the plan of Sammons to update the
system before a rate increase was requested.
Mr.Garrett stated that the rebuild that will be necessary will be for the 35
channel capability and it is not dependent upon the rate increase.
Mr.Hill stated that he did not believe a 30%increase in rates was warranted by
the addition of the New York and Chicago stations.
Mr.Shinn felt that adequate justification should be presented for this increase
and he would like to see some financial statements.
Mr.Garrett stated that he has been supplying the Finance Department with monthly
statements and was assured by the Finance Director that they were sufficient.
Mr.Hill stated that he would like to meet with Mayor Parr of Ephrata on the dis
cussions that they held with Sammons.
Mr.Hill moved that action be tabled on this request,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and
passed unanimously.
,P COMMUNICATIONS -GRANT COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS -BIKE PATH
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A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that he has
received a letter from the Grant County Public Works Department which stated they
were willing to locate the bicycle path on the south side of Valley Road if the
city would acquire the necessary right-of-way,contribute to the cost of construc
tion,and/or agree to maintain the improvement.
Mr.Gavinski stated that the county prefers to place the bicycle path on the north
side as their long range plans call for extending it down into Cascade Valley and
they would prefer to put it on the cut side rather than the cliff side.Also,he
does not understand the county's reference to the city participating in the cost of
construction or maintaining the path and has asked for clarification on this
point.
Mr.Shinn stated that he could see some safety problems with crossings at either
Grape or Paxson as well as entering Cascade Valley Park.
Mr.Hill requested that city staff look into acquiring right-of-way on the south
side of Valley Road.
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V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE - GARBAGE COLLECTION - 2ND READING
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi
nance amending the garbage collection ordinance for the city.
The ordinance relating to Chapter 8.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Garbage Collection"by amending certain sections and adding new provisions to
certain sections of Chapter 8.08 was read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Edwards.
Mr.Shinn felt that there were some ambiguities in the ordinance that needs to be
addressed especially in definitions.
Mr.Gavinski stated that some of the definitions are not mentioned in the text of
the ordinance but were left in because of a possible future use.He stated that
demolition waste was discussed with Superior Refuse who stated that they have the
equipment to handle this type of problem.
The motion passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -TWO-HOUR PARKING - 1ST READING
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A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi
nance dealing with two-hour parking in the city.Because the ordinance has been
substantially changed from when it was first presented,he recommended that this be
considered the first reading of the ordinance.
Mr.Gavinski stated that there is a typographical error in the ordinance and where
it mentions First Street it should be Fir Street.
The ordinance designating certain street areas where stopping, standing,and/or
parking is regulated,restricted,or prohibited thereon by adding new Section
10.12.035 and amending Section 10.12.040 was read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Edwards.
Mr.Shinn stated that parking is prohibited on Clover from Wheeler to Hawthorne and
he felt that parking should be allowed except during school hours.
Mr.Shinn requested that the motion be amended to allow parking on Clover Drive
from Wheeler Road to Hawthorne Drive except during school hours.
Amendment was approved by Mr.Ziegler and Mr.Edwards.
The motion as amended passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE - ESTABLISH CONSOLIDATED LID #44 - 1ST READING /^Oo
A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an ordinance
establishing Consolidated Local Improvement District for LID's 44,45,47,and 48.
Mr.Stephen Norman of Seattle Northwest Securities presented an agreement con
cerning Consolidated LID #44 et al for bonds issued at 12%interest in the amount
of $113,778.07.
Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to sign the agreement,seconded by Mr.
Johnson,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance establishing Consolidated Local Improvement District No.44 et al.;
fixing the amount,form,date,interest rate,maturity and denominations of the
Consolidated Local Improvement District No.44 et al.Bonds;and providing for the
sale and delivery thereof to Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation,Seattle,
Washington was read by title only.
Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Swanson,and passed unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
BLOCK GRANT - JOB 041-TN
A letter was read from Dean Hagerty,Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee,'^^
which requested that staff be authorized to call for bids on Job #041-TN which is
eligible for $10,000 and staff's estimate is $9,011.
Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Shinn,
and passed unanimously.
TRASH PUMP
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which requested /0/?
authorization to call for bids for a trash pump for the Sewer Division.
Mr.Swanson moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Johnson,
and passed unanimously.'
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VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
\i SAGE BAY DIVISION #3 PRELIMINARY PLAT -EXTENSION
A letter was read from R.Wayne Rimple,Planning Commission Chairman,which stated
that the Planning Commission had recommended that a 12-month extension of the
preliminary approval period be granted for Sage Bay Division #3 to March 25,1982.
Mr.Edwards moved that the preliminary approval period for Sage Bay Division #3 be
extended to March 25,1982,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
LIBRARY ROOF
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which requested
Council direction on the library roof project.To replace the existing roofs as
originally built with a 4 ply built up roof on the low roof and with a fiberglass
elastomeric on the hyperbolic paraboloid roof would cost approximately $20,000;to
reroof the library by adding a new IV urethane foam insulation with elastomeric
coating on both roofs would cost approximately $36,500.The energy cost saving
using the IV urethane foam is estimated to be between $1,300 and $1,900 over 10
years.There is only $12,000 budgeted for roofs.
Mr.Vernier stated that at least the lower built up roof should be replaced this
year.If it goes any longer there could be considerable damage.The concrete roof
could be patched and last another year.He felt that it would be adviseable to do
the entire job at one time if at all possible.
Mr.Edwards moved that two bids be requested,one for the 4 ply built up roof on
the low roof and one for the fiberglass elastomeric on the hyperbolic paraboloid
roof,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
Mr.Townsend wished to know where Council wanted the money to come from.It was
the consensus of the Council that funds for the roof be discussed after the bids
are in.Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that there are some funds left in
the Revenue Sharing account.
Mr.Vernier pointed out that there could be some necessary replacement of deterio
rated insullation on the roof due to moisure that has leaked in.There is no way
of knowing how much will have to be replaced if any until construction starts,so
there could be some additional cost aside from the roof.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
SISTER CITY
Mr.Hill stated that a group went to Yonezawa to sign the Sister City agreement.
He stated that the signing was televised and after the signing the national anthema
of both countries was played.
Mr.Hill read the treaty between the City Yonezawa and the City of Moses Lake.He
also read a letter from Mr.Seino,owner of Yonezawa Newspaper,Ltd.,and a letter
from Yonezawa to Moses Lake.
Mr.Hill pointed out that $1,500 was set aside in the budget for a display case to
exhibit the gifts that have been received from Yonezawa.
Mr.Edwards moved that Mr.Hill work with the City Manager to acquire a display
case for City Hall to exhibit the gifts received from Yonezawa City in Japan,to be
completed before the fair,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
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X. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None
The Council adjourned to an Executive Session at 9 p.m.to discuss real estate.
The Executive Session was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.and the regular meeting was recon
vened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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Robert E.Hill,Mayor
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