1983 03 043584
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 4,1983
Members Present:Norman Johnson,Wayne Rimple,Bill Reese,Bob
Wallenstien and Charles Edwards.Absent:Harvey
Vernier and Norman Staat
The special meeting was called to order by Mayor Norman Johnson at
2:30 p.m.
/G2ICityManagerJosephK.Gavinski stated that the purpose of the spe
cial meeting was to discuss the Central Operations Facility portion
of the wastewater treatment plant.He stated that the City Council
had held a study session on Tuesday,March 1,1983,to discuss the
compromise between the group represented by Mr.Jerry Moberg,an
attorney.Mr.Moberg has stated that the compromise was acceptable
to the majority of his group and that it should be formalized in a
document.Mr.Moberg has prepared a "Memorandum of Understanding".
Mr.Gavinski stated that he had reviewed the memorandum and he had
made some minor changes in the document to better reflect the wishes
of the Council.
Mr.Gavinski gave a copy of the memorandum to the members of the
City Council.He stated that the City agreed to maintain the pre
sent entrance on "D"Street,remove the rock filter of the existing
sewage treatment plant,reduce the parking area to approximately 6
to 8 spaces,and move back the fence line approximately 70 feet,
more or less.The five-bay garage would be eliminated and possibly
the location of the clorinator would be changed.The pitch of the
roof of the Central Operations Facility will be lowered to the low
est height that is acceptable to the engineering department.The
City will landscape the plant to improve the aesthetics of the area.
Mr.Gavinski stated that this issue will be brought to the Planning
Commission at their next regular meeting and discussed.
The memorandum states that the Citizens agree to withdraw and dis
miss their appeal from the granting of the substantial development
permit,which is now pending before the Shorelines Hearings Board.
The Citizens have also made some recommendations to the Council,and
the City agrees to consider their recommendations if "financially
feasible".The City will take steps to control the dust on "D"
Street,remove structures that are not necessary for the operation
of the facility, and land that is not used as part of the wastewater
facility will be beautified if there is money available.
The City also agreed that no other building will be built. This
does not interfer with the City's plans.If,in fact, a decision is
made sometime in the future, that decision will be made by the City
Council.
Mr. Gavinski asked the Council for authority to execute the agree
ment on behalf of the City.
Mr.Rimple made a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute
the Memorandum of Understanding,seconded by Bill Reese, and unanim
ously carried, 5-0,with two Councilmen absent.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Walter Fry,City Clerk