1979 02 272810
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 27,1979
POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 P.M.
Members Present:Barry Ziegler,Eric Skaug,Kent Jones,Steve Shinn,Bob Hill,
Don Swanson,and Jim Barney
Mr.Jones moved that the minutes of the meeting of February 20 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $46,015.80
STREET 8,275.51
WATER/SEWER 21,904.79
SANITATION 1,085.33
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 14,669.82
FIREMEN'S PENSION 1,552.02
U.I.C.RESERVE 126.32
MUNICIPAL RESERVE 1,275.00
TOTAL $94,904.59
Mr.Jones moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and
passed with Mr.Hill abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Pacific
Northwest Bell.Warrants 7462 to 7528 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Skaug moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1.Completion of Project -Winona Lift Station -30 day lien period to be entered/03^~
2.Equipment Bid for Sub-Compact Pickup -awarded to Moses Lake Ford /o/7
seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -BUMGARDNER ANNEXATION - 1ST READING
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A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated that
the ordinance calls for all property annexed to to assessed and taxed at the same
rate and on the same basis as other property within the city and to be zoned 1-1,
Industrial.
The ordinance providing for the annexation of certain territory to the City of Moses
Lake,Washington,and incorporating the same within the corporate limits thereof,
providing for the assumption of existing indebtedness and zoning was read by title
only.
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Ralph Kennison,representing a non-record property owner,stated that they opposed
the annexation as a portion of this property is in litigation.
Mr.Moberg stated that whether or not this piece of property is annexed into the
city has no bearing on the decision of the court.The interest that Mr.Rathbone
may have in this plat is the 100 feet along East Broadway and does not come close to
the portion of land being annexed.
Mr.Kenison stated that this property was proposed for platting,but only that
portion south of the railroad right-of-way.Mr.Bumgardner decided to plat the —
whole parcel and Mr.Rathbone filed suit against him.The court ordered that the |
owners proceed with the original plat.;
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Mr.Jones moved that the annexation request be tabled,seconded by Mr.Ziegler.
Mr.Moberg stated approval on the plat Mr.Kennison is talking about expired
it was not completed within the time limit.Therefore,a new plat was initii
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portion of that new plat was in the county and it was decided that the best thing to
do would be to annex it into the city.
The motion failed with Mr.Jones and Mr.Zieqler in favor and Mr.Barney,Mr.Swanson,
Mr.Skaug,and Mr.Hill opposed.Mr.Shinn abstained.
Mr.Skaug moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Hill,and passed with Mr.Skaug,Mr.Barney,Mr.Swanson,and Mr.Hill in favor,and
Mr.Ziegler and Mr.Jones opposed,and Mr.Shinn abstaining.
,_j PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -CORNING ANNEXATION - 1ST READING
The public hearing was opened.
A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated that
the ordinance calls for all property annexed to be assessed and taxed at the same
rate and on the same basis as other property within the city and to be zoned R-l,
Single Family Residential.
Janet Riese,920 Lagoona,stated that the Washington State Department of Ecology has
denied a Shorelines Management Substantial Development Permit for this project,and
that she is opposed to it.Mrs.Reese presented a letter from Joe and Judy Rogers
which requested that the annexation be tabled until the developer has submitted a
plan that describes clearly,thoroughly,and firmly,the character of the development,
Floyd Swenson,928 Lagoona,stated that he is concerned about the possible dust
problem during construction.
Glen Corning stated that he would like this annexation put on ice until some of
these things have been cleared up.He stated that he has a Shorelines Permit from
the County and that the DOE is fighting with the county.
There were no further comments,so the public response was closed.
A letter was read from Benjamin Brown which opposed this annexation.
Mr.Jones moved that the public hearing be continued to March 13,1979,seconded by
Mr.Skaug,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE - FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID #41 - 1ST READING
A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which presented
an ordinance accepting the final assessment roll on LID 41.
The ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local
Improvement District No.41 which has been created and established for the purpose
of grading,graveling,constructing,and installing curbs,sidewalks,sewer side
laterals,asphalt concrete pavement and storm drainage on Madison Avenue between
Nelson Road and Brown Street in the City of Moses Lake as provided by Ordinance No.
870 and levying and assessing the amount thereof against the several lots,tracts,
parcels of land and other property shown on said roll by title only.
Mr.Shinn moved that the 1st reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Hill,and passed with Mr.Swanson abstaining.
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RESOLUTION - PETTY CASH FUND - POLICE DEPARTMENT
A letter was read from Robert Gazewood,Finance Director,which requested the
establishment of a Petty Cash Fund for the Police Department.
The resolution to establish an account within the General Fund to be entitled
"Petty Cash Fund -Police Department"was read by title only.
Mr.Barney moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed
unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
NONE
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
None
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
RESOLUTION -WRESTLING CHIEFS
A resolution extending recognition to Ron Seibel,Jamie Wise,and the Moses Lake
Wrestling Chiefs was read in its entirety.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed
unanimously.
POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY
R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated that the County Commissioners are working on ^3°
a counter proposal to present to the city.He requested that the Council authorize
the City Manager,the Mayor,and perhaps one other Councilman to meet and work with
the County Commissioners on this proposal.
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After some discussion it was the consensus of the Council that a dinner meeting be
set up for 6 p.m.March 6 to discuss mutual problems with the Grant County Commis
sioners.
SOLICITING
Mr.Zeigler requested that the City Manager research the legal aspects of soliciting
by church affiliated groups and report back to the Council/
COUNCIL MEETINGS
There was some discussion by Council on reserving the third Tuesday of the month for
a regular study session instead of a regular meeting date.The City Manager was
directed to look into this possibility and report back to Council.
CENTRAL SCHOOL
Mr.Skaug stated that he felt the city should look into purchasing Central School
property and making a decision within the next 60 to 90 days on the possibility.
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
PIONEER WAY SAFETY ZONE
M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,stated that 4-way beacons will be
installed at Sharon and Nelson on Pioneer Way.It will flash yellow on Pioneer and
red on Sharon and Nelson.It will operate only on school days and will be off
during the summer.
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PARK AND RECREATION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -PARKS
Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,gave a slide presentation on the Park and
Recreation Comprehensive Plan.
R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,suggested bringing back a resolution on March 13 to
adopt this Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan.After some discussion it was the
consensus of the Council that a resolution be drafted.
STUDY SESSION
A study session was set for March 6 at 8 p.m.to review the Peninsula Sewers,
Water/Sewer Rates,and a PUD power line.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Donald E.Swanson ,Mayor