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1981 07 143153 CITY OF MOSES LAKE MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR MEETING July 14,1981 POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 p.m. Members Present:Charles Edwards,Steve Shinn,Harvey Vernier,Bob Hill,and Norm Johnson,and Barry Ziegler Absent: Don Swanson The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Robert Hill. Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of June 23,1981 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL $15,754.16 STREET 6,011.85 ARTERIAL STREET 42,560.00 DISASTER 820.00 BLOCK GRANT 710.68 WATER/SEWER 11,219.65 SANITATION 20,498.07 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 31,537.34 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3,834.97 FIREMEN'S PENSION 746.50 FIREMEN'S PENSION 1,497.33 TOTAL $135,190.55 Mr.Johnson moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed with Mr.Edwards abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Coast to Coast and Mr.Shinn abstained from voting for that portion of the bills to the Nikkei Saver.Warrants in the amount of $135,190.55 were approved for payment. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA None III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS BLOCK GRANT - JOB 044-TB A letter was read from Dean Hagerty,Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee,/a;)9 which recommended that Job 044-TB be awarded to Fred & Bob's Construction for $8,138.66.This is $223.66 over the eligibility amount but it represents a differ ence between new vinyl siding with a 40-year guarantee and repairing and painting the existing asbestos siding with an expected life of 5 years.The Citizens Advi sory Committee recommended that the new vinyl siding be installed. Mr. Johnson moved that the bid be awarded to Fred & Bob's Construction in the amount of $8,138.66 which includes the new vinyl siding,seconded by Mr.Vernier, and passed unanimously. BLOCK GRANT - JOB 015-N A letter was read from Dean Hagerty,Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee, which recommended that Job 015-N be awarded to Fred & Bob's Construction in the amount of $1,108.80.This is to repaint the exterior of the house.About 8 months before the owner applied for Block Grant rehab monies,the exterior of the house was painted.However,it began to crack and peel.When the house was rehabilitated by Block Grant funds,the homeowner requested that the exterior not be painted because the original painting matter was not yet resolved.Small claims court awarded the homeowner $210 on the matter but the original painting contractor had declared bankruptcy.The Block Grant would have painted the house with the original contract if it were not for the above described circumstances. 3154 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 July 14,1981 Mr.Ziegler felt that $1,108 was a rather expensive paint job for a house only 1000 square feet in size. Mr.Edwards moved that the bid be awarded to Fred &Bob's Construction,seconded by Mr.Vernier,and passed with Mr.Ziegler opposed. IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNICATION -SISTER CITY Y«j°A letter was read from Robert Wallenstien,President of the Sister City Committee, 'which requested authorization to spend not more than $250 for the purpose of purchasing material to make flags utilizing the Moses Lake city logo.One flag is to be displayed in the Council Chambers and one flag will be presented to the Yonezawa delegation in August. Mr.Wallenstien stated that the flags would be 3'by 4'and would have the city logo appliqued on them.These flags would be for indoor use only. Mr.Johnson moved to accept the design of the flags,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. Mr.Hill stated that $1,500 has been set aside for Sister City use but he felt that $150 would be enough for the flags. Mr.Edwards moved that $150 be allowed for the purchase of the material for the flags,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed with Mr.Ziegler opposed. Of PUBLIC HEARING -ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE - 2ND READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi nance concerning animal control.The ordinance increases animal license fees and impoundment and boarding fees and spells out an aggressive approach toward requir ing all dogs and cats within the city to be innoculated against rabies. Mr.Gavinski stated that there were some minor changes in the ordinance since the first reading:cats shall be innoculated against rabies eyery year and the ordi nance shall take effect five days after its passage and publication.He stated that at the present time no charge is made for dogs picked up in the county for the first time.He suggested that a fee of $10 be charged to the owners of dogs.The ordinance would read "The impounding and/or redemption fee for the first time a dog is seized shall be $10 which shall be waived if the dog is redeemed by the owner or the agent of the owner.For the second time a dog is seized,shall be twenty dollars,and for a third or further time a dog is seized shall be thirty-five dollars.The owner,by paying such impounding and/or redemption fee and boarding fee,shall not thereafter be immune from other liabilities imposed by this chapter. The impound fee can be waived by the Animal Control Officer in his discretion." The public hearing was opened. Margaret Larson,1015 Lakeside,stated that people bring in strays and they are not charged. George Hoffstetter,314 S.Division,stated that he has a place that is vacant and it is a dumping ground for cats.There are pheasants there and the cats molest the birds.He felt the cats are a nuisance. There were no further comments,so the public response was closed. Mr.Edwards moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. The ordinance repealing Chapter 6.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Dogs and Cats"and enacting a new Chapter 6.05 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Animal Control"was read by title only. Mr.Ziegler moved that the ordinance be amended as proposed by the City Manager and the second reading be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. 3155 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 July 14,1981 ORDINANCE - AMEND CHAPTER 1.08 - 2ND READING flOX A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi nance enumerating monetary penalties intended to be applicable to violations of provisions of the Moses Lake Municipal Code. The ordinance amending Chapter 1.08 of the Municipal Code entitled "General Penalty" and enacting a new Section 1.08.030 of Chapter 1.08 was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE AMENDING WATER/SEWER RATES -2ND READING /0 ?? A letter was read from Joseph K.Gaviski,City Manager,which presented ordinances which put into effect the water/sewer rates as discussed by City Council,eliminates some of the duplicitous language contained in Title 13 called Water,Sewer,and Public Utilities,and brings the violation of any portions of Chapter 13.04 and 13.08 in line with current penalty provisions of the Moses Lake Municipal Code. Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,explained to the Council the maintenance and operation costs of the water and sewer division of the city and also stated that this did not include capital expenditures.Capital expenditures include a new sewer treatment facility to be located in the sand dunes area.He stated that the Council proposes to set aside $174,000 per year for the new plant.He stated that the total revenue needed for maintenance,operation,and capital expenditures is almost $1.7 million per year and that is the revenue that the city is trying to generate with the proposed rate structure.Mr.Townsend stated that the annual estimated revenue under the new rates would be about $1.5 million.He also showed a chart which compares residential water rates with other cities in the area. The public hearing was opened. Paul Roth,518 Crestview Drive,stated that he did not feel an increase of over 100%in the sewer rates could be justified.He also felt that increases between 30%and 86%for the water were too high. Terry 0'Neil,113 Shilling,stated that she had understood that the Council was to have looked at the rates in 1979 and she felt that the public could absorb an increase over a longer period of time instead of all at one whack.Also,she wanted to know why the base had to pay for a sewage treatment plant that they would not be utilizing. Dick Ross,401 Offutt,stated that the water and sewer systems on the base are not physically tied to the city system but the money is going to be used for both systems and he wanted justification for the 25%surcharge being assessed the base residents. Darrell Ries,representing Grant County Housing Authority,stated that they were protesting the ordinance,in particular 13.12.050 which concerns the 25%surcharge on non-resident users of water.He stated that it is illegal to charge the sur charge.He also stated that the Larson area residents have no say in the matter and no choice since they have to use the city water.He did not feel there was any reason why it should cost more to deliver water outside the city than it does within the city. Art Carr,1006 Dahlia,stated that he understood that hotels and apartments would not be charged more than $2.75 which is the same as residential users.He wanted to know why it is not more since they are using more. Eleanor Sortor,816 Olive,stated that she owned a business building and she wanted to know if each unit would be charged.She stated that there is only one meter. Marie Zane,224 Carswell,wanted to know why the base has to pay for a treatment plant that they will not be using. 3156 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 July 14,1981 Karen Gordon,Chamber of Commerce,stated that there is no question that the water and sewer rates need to be looked at since it has been since 1977 that is has been done.She stated that until a situation hits people in the pocketbook they don't really become concerned and that is why there is so many people here.She was also concerned about what the increases would do about bringing industry into the area. She felt more work and study should be done on this proposal. Julie Grammer,530 Castle Drive,stated that she was in full support of the comments made by Mrs.O'Neil,Mr.Ross,and Mr.Ries. Amos Hull,408 Dow,stated that the base pays $6.30 for sewer and the city pays $3.80.He stated that there are 87 businesses on the base with a payroll of over $7,000,000 annually which is spent in the city. Ken Moos,2102 Beaumont Drive,wanted to know how long the $2.75 would last.He stated that the assessment of a bond issue would be tax deductable but the $2.75 is not. George Knauss,1215 Lakeside,wanted to know if the $2.75 on apartment buildings is per unit or per meter. Mr.Gavinski stated that the $2.75 would be charged for each living unit and placed in a separate fund. Mr. Knauss stated that it would not make a bit of difference then if the unit was empty or full,the $2.75 would still be charged.He stated that his sewer bill for the K & R Manor for May under the current rates was $18.60 and under the proposed rates it would be $94.95 for an increase*of 500%.He stated that there would be an increase of 600%for the K & R Apartments.He did not see how the city could justify increasing the sewer rates 500%for people supplying housing in the city. Mr.Gavinski stated that his previous statement was incorrect and that 13.12.035 states that duplexes with only one meter serving two living units or for two living units on a single lot served by one meter the flat rate sewer will be $4.70 plus $2.75 for each living unit. Mr.Knauss stated that his bill for the K & R Apartments with these rates would then be only $131.92 or an increase of 86.6%which he did not feel he could complain about. Dennis Hopkins,199 Westshore,wanted to know why duplexes were picked on since if you have a four-plex or six-plex you pay $2.75 and a duplex pays twice that much. Bernice Schmidt,918 Skyline Drive,wanted to know why the city is raising the rates to finance the sewage treatment plant instead of going to a bond.She felt the increases were completely out of line. Wilda Denton,2711 Lakeside Drive,stated that she has rentals outside the city limits that have city water.They are charged an extra $2 and she wanted to know what that was for. Mr.Gavinski stated that it was an amortization cost. Mr.Hull stated that the people at the base are exploring the possibility of forming a water and sewer district and if the Council continues to excessively charge too much for services at the base,that is what they will do. Debbie Svopa,4305 Arnold Drive,stated that the base pays more than city residents and she wanted to know where that extra money went. Sharon Svopa,4305 Arnold Drive,stated that she has a commercial building at Larson and she wanted to know if the surcharge would be in addition to the 85%to 160%increase in the sewer billing and a 30%to 60%increase in the water billing. Mr.Hill stated that she would have the surcharge on top of the increase. Mr.Hoffstetter stated that he is on a fixed income but he has a 150'by 140' vegtable garden at 7th &Division where he just pays irrigation.He stated that if the rates go up 160%he will not be able to afford the water. V i 3157 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 July 14,1981 Michael O'Neil,113 Schilling,wanted to know the reason for the high increase and the reason for the surcharge. Julia Kemper,1004 Grant,wanted to know why the big difference between the City of Moses Lake and the City of Ephrata. There were no further comments,so the public response was closed. A letter was read from Peter DeVries,President of Big Bend Community College, protesting the amount of the increases in the water and sewer rates. A letter was read from Dean Hagerty,President of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of Moses Lake,protesting the increases in the water and sewer rates. A letter was read from Karen Gordon,Manager of the Chamber of Commerce,which suggested that any decision regarding the increases be delayed to allow time for dissemination of factual information to all parties involved. Walter Fry,Finance Director,stated that the rates for a high user,such as those who use 100,000 cubic feet,could increase 300%.Those who use 1,000 cubic feet of water will have an increase well under 100%. Mr.Hill stated that in the spring of 1979 the Council had considered the water and sewer rates but it was decided to consider them during the budget process and at that time there were some changes in the operation of the city and it was overlooked in 1979.He stated that rates will be reviewed annually from this point in time. James Whitaker,City Attorney,stated that the city has the power to impose whatever amount of surcharge deemed necessary. Mr.Gavinski stated that the surcharge is imposed because it costs the city more in time and vehicle use for the maintenance and operation expenses.City water and sewer also increases the property value of those areas outside the city limits served.Mr.Gavinski stated that areas other than the base are presently being charged the 25%surcharge as well as an amortization fee if necessary.He stated that apartments and motels pay a commercial rate where residences and duplexes pay a residential rate.He stated that the $2.75 for the new sewage treatment plant is not being charged outside the city limits. Mr.Gavinski stated that the question of a mi 11 age rate or bond issue has been discussed.He stated that the city has an approximate assessed valuation of $184 million and the property can be assessed at 2h%for this type of improvement.This would raise about $4.6 million and a house assessed at $50,000 would pay $14 per month over a 20 year period.He stated that how long the time period the $2.75 proposed to be charged for the new sewage treatment plant lasts depends on how much money is raised and how much the city has to spend on the plant. Mr.Ziegler stated that the city is constructing Well 24,on the base,because of the poor water pressure.The expense of this well comes from the water/sewer fund and is costing approximately $300,000. Mr.Whitaker stated that the Ephrata water/sewer system was built in the mid-1960's when the population was approximately 8,500 and it currently serves a population of 5,600,and the only major capital expenditure in the last few years has been the drilling of a well which turned out to have geothermal capabilities which are both a blessing and a problem for the city.The system itself is very compact.Moses Lake has roughly the same square miles as the City of Yakima but with a much smaller population.Ephrata does not provide water service outside its city limits. Mr.Whitaker stated that Ephrata had a 22%increase last year and the Council is studying an approximate 15%increase for this year. Mr.Gavinski stated that a duplex is being charged a residential rate but a triplex, apartment,motel,etc.pays a commercial rate.The commercial rate is more expen sive in the beginning than a residential rate. Mr.Johnson stated that the city has to have raises in the rates but he felt some adjustments need to be made in the commercial area of the ordinance. Mr.Hill also felt that some adjustments need to be made. 3158 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:6 July 14,1981 Mr.Edwards moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed with Mr.Shinn opposed. Mr.Ziegler felt that the Council should hold some more study sessions on it and bring it back in four weeks. Mr.Edwards moved that the ordinance be tabled until August 11,seconded by Mr. Ziegler,and passed unanimously. A study session was set for July 21,1981 at 8 p.m.in the Council Chambers. V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS n / ]0i ^ ORDINANCE -SEWER REGULATIONS - 2ND READING Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Public Works Department would like to see some language in the ordinance which would require industrial users to pay for the actual cost of the investigation and evaluation of the system as the permit fee.He stated that in the case of the Titanium Plan that the inspection and investigation could be anywhere from $2,000 to $4,000. Mr.Gavinski stated that the ordinance should be changed to read "A permit and inspection fee of $15 for a residential or commercial building sewer permit and the actual cost of doing the permit investigation and inspection but in no event less than forty-five dollars for an industrial building sewer permit shall be paid to the City Treasurer at the time the application is filed or to the City Clerk if the City Treasurer so designates.The Public Works Director shall estimate the cost of an industrial permit investigation and inspection which shall be paid upon the application for the permit but the permit shall not be issued until the full amount of the investigation and inspection has been paid." The ordinance relating to Chapter 13.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Sewer Regulations"by amending certain sections and adding new provisions to certain sections of Chapter 13.04 was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the ordinance be amended as suggested by the City Manager and the second reading be adopted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. f ORDINANCE -WATER/SEWER CONNECTIONS -2ND READING The ordinance relating to Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer Connections"by amending certain sections and adding new provisions to certain sections of Chapter 13.08 was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. n ORDINANCE -WATER/SEWER RATES - LAFB - 2ND READING The ordinance repealing Chapter 13.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer Rates -Larson Air Force Base"was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that this ordinance be brought back to Council on August 11, 1981,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE - UTILITY OCCUPATION TAX - 1ST READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi nance which changes the word preceding to proceeding in Section 3.28.050 of the t—j Moses Lake Municipal Code. The ordinance amending Chapter 3.28 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled ) Utility Occupational Tax was read by title only. Mr.Ziegler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Shinn. Mr.Edwards stated that he was opposed to it as he felt the tax should not be paid on an estimated amount but what was earned the previous year. 3159 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:7 July 14,1981 Mr.Gavinski stated that if it was the desire of City Council to allow the tax to be paid at the end of the year it should be paid in a single payment and not spread out over twelve months. Mr.Shinn thought the utility companies were required to pay the tax to the city on a monthly basis instead of holding it for a whole year. Mr.Gavinski stated that all utility companies are doing it that way except for the phone company The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -STREET EASEMENT -DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR :/o/s A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented a resolu tion accepting an easement from the Department of the Interior which would allow construction of a roadway from Wheeler Road to Samaritan Hospital.If the resolu tion is approved,authorization is also requested to execute whatever documents are necessary in order to obtain the easement.Samaritan Hospital has agreed to pay the $300 administrative charge required by the United States Government for process ing this easement. Mr.Jack Nelson,administrator of Samaritan Hospital,stated that,in fact,Samari tan Hospital will pay the $300 administrative charge. The resolution accepting an easement from the United States Department of the Interior for street purposes was read by title only. Mr.Johnson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. AGREEMENT -HUMANE SOCIETY A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an agree ment which provides that the City of Moses Lake will pay $10,000 to the Humane Society per year so that they can employ a person at the animal shelter. Mr.Gavinski stated that the Humane Society wished that under I.1.in the agreement Monday through Saturday be changed to Monday through Friday and that I.3.be deleted entirely.In the third paragraph it states that the city will hire an Animal Control Officer,if funds are available and the Humane Society is suggesting that the words "if funds are available" be deleted. Mr.Edwards moved that Article I item 3 be deleted and the sentence "Additionally, the city will hire an Animal Control Officer,if funds are available"shall also be deleted,and that Monday through Saturday be changed to Monday through Friday and the agreement be accepted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -AGREEMENT -DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which requested that the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign the contract with the Washing ton State Dept.of Transportation for work estimated not to exceed $1,000. The resolution ratifying the City Manager's signing an agreement dated June 29, 1981 for services to be provided by the Washington State Department of Transporta tion was read by title only. Mr.Ziegler moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS LARSON SEWER PLANT C0MMINUT0R A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which requested Council authorization to advertise for bids for a comminutor for the Larson Sewer Treatment Plant. Mr.Johnson moved that staff be authorized to call for bids with the bid opening set for July 29,1981,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. 3160 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:8 July 14,1981 ./ tf / jl\° WELL #24 A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which requested Council authorization to advertise for bids for Phase II of Well #24 which includes the pump,plumbing,electrical,wellhouse,fencing,and water main. Mr.Shinn moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Ziegler, and passed unanimously. C\BLOCK GRANT -JOB 045-TC A letter was read from Dean Hagerty,Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee, which requested Council authorization to call for bids on Job 045-TC.The estimate on this house exceeds its eligibility amount,but authorization is still requested to go to bid.If the bids exceed the eligibility amount,items will be subtracted from the priority list until construction costs are under the eligibility amount. Mr.Johnson moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Ziegler, and passed unanimously. VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS None VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which requested Council authorization for the City Manager to sign the agreement with the Hartford Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company concerning a deferred compensation plan. Mr.Edwards moved that the City Manager be given authorization to sign the agree ment,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS i SAMMONS COMMUNICATIONS )0 Mr.Hill moved that the Sammons Communications problem be brought to Council on July 28,seconded by Mr.Johnson. Mr.Shinn stated that Sammons Communications only submits their gross revenues so he had no basis on which to decide if a rate increase is justifiable. Motion passed unanimously. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Mr.Hill stated that there is an opening on the Park and Recreation Commission and requested that names be submitted to either he or the Chairman. A ALDER FILL/STRATFORD ROAD ll1 Mr.Hill stated that it is a 35 mph speed zone on Stratford Road and the Alder Street Fill and then changes to 25 mph coming into town.He requested that the Police Chief check on making it a 25 mph because of the traffic into the Gull Station and the malls along Stratford Road. GARBAGE RATES Mr.Ziegler stated that there is a problem with the garbage rates when it concerns 30-yard compactors.He stated that these go from the current $200 per month to $750 a month and a lot of that is city share.He stated that there is a customer paying $880 a month to empty a compactor once a week.He also stated that this customer is paying Superior Refuse an extra $100 a month because the 30-yard com pactors are not covered by the current contract. 3161 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:9 July 14,1981 Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he had learned just today about this problem and had found out that the $100 is for maintenance on the compactor itself. Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,stated that the compactors are owned by the business and Superior is the only contractor in town that can service them and he has worked out an agreement with these people to service these private compactors. It has nothing to do with city fees. X. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS REVENUE SHARING /Hi Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that no monies have yet been appropriated from Revenue Sharing but suggested that the new fire truck,the McCosh Park Irriga tion System,the contract with the Humane Society,and the reroofing project be considered as projects for Federal Revenue Sharing monies. LANDFILL RATE REVISION Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has received a proposed resolution from the County Commissioners which reduces the landfill rate from $1.65 to $1.25.The Public Works Department needs to analyze the effects of the $1.25 vs the city's own landfill. There was some discussion by the Council and the Public Works Department was re quested to analyze the situation and bring back information for the Council. SALES TAX ^r//$J-d Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has received $101,812.08 for the March and April period. SPRING FESTIVAL Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that $1,000 had been allowed for the Spring Festival and they spent $884.There is $755 for the city's brochures and there is approximately $1,962 that was reported that was permissible to be expended based on the resolution previously passed by City Council. BUDGET TIMETABLE /O/o Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the budget timetable allows for the budgets to be submitted to Council on Tuesday,October 20.It is basically the same as last year. Mr.Ziegler wanted to know what the city is doing on a budget enabling ordinance. Mr.Gavinski stated that the city is gathering information to put in the budget enabling ordinance such as reviewing garbage rates,reviewing water/sewer rates, the timetable,etc.He stated that there are no samples of this type of ordinance so it will take quite a bit of time. NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he has talked with the Grant County Weed District #2 and the Grant County Noxious Weed Control Board.Both of these entities have requested that the city enact an ordinance that would provide for the destruction of noxious weeds within the city.He stated that he had run into problems in attempting to write such an ordinance as the city is not contiguous with the Grant County Weed District #2's responsibilities. TITANIUM PLANT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he and the Public Works Director had talked to STRAAM Engineering,CH2M Hill and International Titanium about their Draft Environmental Impact Statement.He stated that he and Mr.Townsend would be traveling to Seattle on Thursday to discuss the problems. 3162 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:10 July 14,1981 n BLOCK GRANT CLEAN-UP |0 The memo regarding the Block Grant Clean-up Project and Rita's memo were explained to the Council. LIBRARY AS)A letter from the North Central Library District was discussed with City Council. 'After more information is received from the Library District,it will be discussed further with Council. Mr.Hill stated a public hearing should be rescheduled for August 11,1981 on the water/sewer rate ordinance. The regular meeting was adjourned at 11:30 and the Council met in an executive session to discuss personnel matters.The executive session was adjourned at 11:45 and the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 11:45 p.m. Robert E.Hill,Mayor ATTEST: £)d±j^L< City Clerk '-I'.:'' , v,:s..i