1979 02 13CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION
1979 POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY
Members Present:Barry Ziegler,Eric Skaug,Kent Jones,Steve Shinr),and Bob Hill
Absent:Don Swanson and Jim Barney
Mr.Jones was elected Mayor Pro Tern.
Mr.Hill moved that the minuts of the meeting of Janaury 23 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS
GENERAL
STREET
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING
WATER/SEWER
SANITATION
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
LID #41
URBAN ARTERIAL
PARK AND RECREATION RESERVE
TOTAL
Mr.Shinn moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded b>
passed with Mr.Hill abstaininq from voting for that portion of the
Northwest Bell.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
PRIMARY CLARIFIER - SEWER TREATMENT PLANT
A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director
that no bids were received for repair of the gear drive and transfer
primary clarifier and requesting authorization to negotiate an agreenent
hourly basis plus equipment rental and the purchase of the needed pa|rts
repairs with one of the local machinists.
Mr.Hill moved that authorization be granted for the Acting Public Wbrks
negotiate an agreement on an hourly basis plus equipment rental and
the needed parts to make the repairs on the gear drive and transfer
primary clarifier at the Sewage Treatment Plant,seconded by Mr.Shi
unanimously.
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING - LID #41
M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,gave the Council some
information on LID #41.
The public hearing was opened.
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8 P.M.
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AMOUNT
$16,667.25
7,636.35
500.00
9,450.46
22,863.32
232,273.13
1,419.15
79.95
21,386.23
500.00
$312,775.84
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A letter was read from George Lawson which stated that he objected to the LID as he
felt the work was improperly done.He stated that the grade from the road to his
residence at 1146 South Balsam is improper and,as a result,the LID has decreased
the value of this lot and the lot he owns next door.
Mr.Lawson stated that he had built a home there in 1959 and the grade was in order.
Since the LID was put in,he is now 18"below grade.
Mr.McLanahan stated that it was necessary to accept the street grades as established
on the plats filed by Mr.Swanson and Mr.Neuman.He stated that the city could be
held liable if accepted street grades are changed.He stated that there is only
about 15 feet between the back of the sidewalk and Mr.Lawson's building which would
make a drop of 18"have a considerable impact.
The public response was closed.
Mr.Skaug moved that the public hearing be continued to February 20,seconded by Mr.
Hill,and passed unanimously.
(\PUBLIC HEARING -COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
\The public hearing was opened.
Stan Bech,Community Development Director,went over the proposed project for the
1979 Communtiy Development Block Grant Project.This project is for neighborhood
revitalization and street improvements in the Peninsula area.
There were no comments from the citizens so the public response was closed.
Mr.Hill moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed
unanimously.
Mr.Hill moved that the block grant pre-application for the mid-peninsula area be
submitted,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed unanimously.
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V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -REIMBURSEMENT OF WHEELER ROAD WATER MAIN -1ST READING
A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which presented
an ordinance for the reimbursement of the Wheeler Road Water Main.
Mr.McLanahan explained the background for the Council.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Water and Sewer Connections"by adding new sections was read by title only.
Mr.Skaug moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -GAMBLING - 1ST READING
A letter was read from Joseph Gavinski,City Attorney,which stated that the garniing
ordinance is being amended to include penalty provisions.
The ordinance repealing Chapter 3.18 of the Moses Lake City Code entitled "Gambling
Tax"and enacting a new Chapter 3.18 entitled "Gambling Tax"by amending and adding
certain sections,incorporating certain violation and penalty provisions of RCW 9.46
originally and as amended,as is authorized by RCW 9.46.192 and to provide for use '\
of revenue collected to be used primarily for enforcement of the provisions of state
law and this ordinance was read by title only.
Mr.Hill moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Shinn,and passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION -ACCEPTING GIFT -EPSILON SIGMA ALPHA SORORITY
A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which presented a
resolution accepting a gift from the Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority in the form of a
tandem bicycle.
The resolution accepting a gift from Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority in the form of a
tandem bicycle to be used in the handicapped recreation program was read in its
entirety.
Mr.Shinn moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION - AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.704 - SICK LEAVE BENEFITS
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented an amendment
to the Personnel Resolution dealing with sick leave benefits for the Fire and Police
Departments.
Mr.Zenor explained the proposed changes to the Council.
There was some discussion by Council and it was pointed out that the resolution does
not take into account the fire fighters who work a standard 8 hour shift.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the resolution be tabled until the amendment is made,seconded
by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
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VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
ANIMAL CONTROL VEHICLE
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A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which reauested
authorization to call for bids for the replacement of the Animal Control Vehicle.
Mr.Skaug moved that the staff be authorized to call for bids for the Animal Control
Vehicle,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSION
RESOLUTION -STREET VACATION -BLANCHETT AVENUE
A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated that
a petition has been received for the vacation of a portion of Bianchett Avenue.The
Planning Commission recommended that the vacation be granted excluding that portion
of Bianchett west of White Drive and that the adjoining property owners be respon
sible for reimbursing the city for one half the appraised value of this property.
The resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,establish
ing a date for a public hearing to consider a street vacation was read by title
only.
Mr.Hill moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed
unanimously.
FINAL PLAT -BROADRIPPLE ADDITION #6
A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which requested
approval of the final plat for the Broadripple Addition #6.
Mr.Hill moved that the Broadripple Addition #6 plat be approved as final,seconded
by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
CERTIFICATION ACCEPTANCE PROGRAM
A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which stated
that the Washington State Department of Transportation becian a program to certify
qualified local governments to administer street construction projects funded wit
federal monies.
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Mr.Skaug moved that the mayor be authorized to sign the agreement with the state
and proceed with the certification steps required by DOT,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,
and passed unanimously.
h2 LAND ACQUISITION -SEWER TREATMENT PLANT
A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which stated
that the city is coordinating with the Department of Ecology,Environmental Portection
Agency,and STRAAM Engineers for the purchase of Section 12,Township 19 North,
Range 28 E.W.M.from the U.S.Bureau of Reclamation for the future site of the new
Sewer Treatment Plant.Permission is requested for the City Manager to enter into
formal negotiations with the Bureau of Reclamation for the purpose of purchasinq
this site for the new wastewater treatment plant.
Mr.McLanahan went over the background on this project for the Council and the
reasons why Section 12 was chosen as the proposed site.
Mr.Shinn moved that staff be authorized to negotiate with the Bureau of Reclamation
for the purchase of Section 12,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
PARTICIPATION IN WELL #12 -WESTERN KRAFT
A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which stated
that the city has been working with Western Krafts Paper Group toward a solution to
satisfy their fire flow requirements as required by their insurance carriers.The
most logical solution which will benefit Western Krafts and the city would be to
install a 150 hp pump at Well 12 once the city has purchased this.He recommended
that the city accept the offer from Western Krafts for $7,000 to pay for the over-
sizing of the pump and motor and $4,000 to assist in the water main installation
along L NE if the well is purchased and the test flow is the same as when the well
was originally drilled.
There was considerable discussion by the Council on the reimbursement by the property
owners for the water line on Wheeler and Mr.Duncan's participation in this project.
Mr.Shinn moved that this be tabled until Mr.Duncan's participation can be clarified,
seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
RESERVOIR #4
Mr.Ziegler stated that Reservoir #4 is right on 1-90 and is huge.He felt it would
become a land mark and thought it should be labeled with "City of Moses Lake".It
was the consensus of the Council that staff look into the cost of labeling it.
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
FUNDING OF FACILITIES PLAN
R.Douglaz Zenor,City Manager,stated that the DOE has moved the City of Moses
Lake's sewer treatment plant up in the priority rating for 100%construction in
1981.
CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY SURVEY
Dick Salick reported on his progress on the classification and salary survey for the
city.
,.h POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY - LEASE WITH COUNTY
R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated that the County Commissioners have indicated
they are not interested in leasing the facility.He stated that the Sheriff and the
coroner will be housed in this facility under an in-kind service agreement which
will be presented to the Council at a later date.
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Mr.Zenor requested Council authorization to prepare a lease with the county for
their use of the facility for court.It was the consensus of the Council that a
lease be prepared and that the City Manager also look into the possibility of some
other city department utilizing a portion of the facility.
POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY -CHANGE ORDER COSTS
R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,recommended that the $15,000 in change order costs
on the facility be released to the contractor.
Mr.Zenor also recommended that the city enter into the 30 day lien period except
for $5,000 which he felt would be sufficient to hold to cover problems that are in
the process of being corrected.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the $15,000 be released to the contractor,that $5,000 be
retained to cover the corrections on the punch list,and that staff be authorized to
enter into the 30 day lien period,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
Kent Jones,Mayor Pr6/Tem
City Cle
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