1979 02 202807
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 20,1979
POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 P.M.
Members Present:Barry Ziegler,Eric Skaug,Kent Jones,Steve Shinn,and Bob Hill
Absent:Don Swanson and Jim Barney
Mr.Shinn was elected Mayor Pro Tern.
Mr.Hill moved that the minutes of the meeting of February 13,1979 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $2,056.57
STREET 3,006.78
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING 849.06
WATER/SEWER 3,502.63
SANITATION 22.66
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 351.23
TOTAL $9,788.93
Mr.Ziegler moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Jones,
and passed with Mr.Hill abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to
Pacific Northwest Bell.Warrants 7347 to 7461 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
SCOUTS
The Boy Scouts attended the meeting to observe the workings of city government.
II.CONSENT AGENDA
None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING - FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID #41
A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which stated '^l
that street grades were established in 1960 and 1955.Records indicate that the
owner of Lots 20 and 21 was contacted and he stated he wanted a driveway that would
service both lots.A twenty foot driveway was constructed on the property line
between lots 20 and 21.However,the backfill on the north portion of the driveway
into Lot 21 was poorly done and the city Street Division will provide some additional
material to the owner if he desires.
Mr.McLanahan gave the Council some background information on the street grades and
the LID.He stated that the city has reconstructed driveway's in other projects and
would do so here at the unit cost of $11 per square yard if the property owner so
desires,or fill material will be supplied for the north lot at no cost.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Hill,and
passed unanimously.
Mr.Hill moved that the assessment roll for LID #41 be accepted and staff be directed
to arrange with Mr.Lawson to correct the problem with his driveway either with fill
or renovate with concrete,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
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V.,ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -GAMBLING TAX - 2ND READING
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A letter was read from Joseph Gavinsky,City Attorney,which stated that the gambling
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.Jones moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Hill,and passed unanimously.
/ORDINANCE -REIMBURSEMENT OF WHEELER ROAD WATER MAIN -2ND READING
A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which presented
an ordinance establishing reimbursement fees for the Wheeler Road Water Main.
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.Ziegler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION - SICK LEAVE BENEFITS
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented a resolution
which would grant LEOFF members 7 days of sick leave per year.
There was some discussion by the Council.
The resolution amending Resolution No.704 by defining sick leave benefits for
members of the Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Retirement System was read
by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed
unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
n THIRD AVENUE RESURFACING
\/A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which stated/•^that the Washington State Department of Transportation has informed the city that
1 funds have been approved for the Third Avenue Resurfacing project.This project
will be let in two contracts:storm drain and resurfacing.
Mr.McLanahan explained the project for the Council.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Mr.Ziegler moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Skaug,
and passed unanimously.
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
None
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VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
PROPOSED LEASE FOR COUNCIL/COURT ROOM
February 20,1979
R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated that he has a proposed lease for space use
but the judge has been on vacation and he would like to defer action until he has a
chance to work with the judge and county on it.
Mr.Hill moved that the City Manager discuss the proposed lease with the judge and
County Commissioners,seconded by Mr.Ziegler.
There was considerable discussion by the Council on whether or not the county would
reconsider its decision not to move into the facilities.It was felt that there is
tension between the city and county and it would be a good idea to meet with the
County Commissioners to smooth their relationship.
It was pointed out that the Sheriff and the coroner have moved into the new facility.
The motion passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Stephen/(Shinn,Mayor Pro Tern
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