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1979 03 132814 CITY OF MOSES LAKE MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION MARCH 13,1979 POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 P.M. Members Present:Barry Ziegler,Kent Jones,Steve Shinn,Don Swanson,and Jim Barney Absent:Eric Skaug and Bob Hill Mr.Jones moved that the minutes of the meeting of February 27 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL $15,146.04 STREET 1,329.52 FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING 189.02 WATER/SEWER 12,439.36 SANITATION 18,561.06 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 56,729.67 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2,137.41 FIREMEN'S PENSION 60.27 TOTAL $106,592.35 Mr.Barney moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.Warrants 7529 to 7648 were approved for payment. I..CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA Mr.Jones moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved: 1.Resolution -accepting gift of aquatic equipment for the handicapped recreation /0 program from the Junior Women's Club -read in its entirety 2.Request for Change Order -Well #21 Power Cable ///^ seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed with Mr.Shinn abstaining from voting on item 2.///rJ? III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS CITY HALL REMODEL A letter from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,was read which recommended that the /o/<r bid for the remodeling of City Hall and for Alternative No.1 be awarded to Yager Diversified of Ephrata. Mr.Zenor gave the Council some background information on this project. There was some discussion by Council and they felt that the bid on Alternative #1 should not be accepted. Mr.Ziegler moved that the bid of $23,752.60 for the remodel of City Hall be awarded to Yager Diversified of Ephrata,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNICATION -CHAMBER OF COMMERCE //So' A letter was read from Karen Gordon,Manager of the Chamber of Commerce,requesting time to discuss with the Council the painting of the new water tower. 2815 CITY COUNCIL MEETING:2 March 13,1979 Mary Shinn stated that the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce were very interested in doing something about this water tower.They are requesting Council approval of the Chamber's involvement in this project. Mr.Ziegler moved that the City Council approve the action of the Chamber of Commerce and encourage them to continue to help make the water tower attractive,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING -FACILITIES PLAN ^The public hearing was opened | A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director was read which ! stated that George Nordby of STRAAM Engineers will present information on the Wastewater Facilites Plan Step 1. Mr.Nordby gave a presentation on the plan for the Council. Jr.Zane,221 Carswell,wanted to know if the project had been moved to Section 10 as had been discussed. Randy Backell,2550 Stanley Dr.,stated he was from the 4-wheel Drive Association, and the association would prefer the plant to be located in Section 12. Mark Fuhriman,1602 South Division,wanted to know if there is enough land in Section 12 for expansion if it becomes necessary. Mr.McLanahan stated that the project is proposed to be located in Section 12 and that approximately 23 acres is needed for a population of 21,000,which is the estimate for the year 2000 for the city. Mr.Barney wanted to know what capacity the Larson plant was at.Mr.McLanahan stated that it was operating at 50%capacity. Mr.Ziegler moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Jones,and f passed unanimously. Mr.Shinn moved that this be continued to a study session, seconded by Mr.Zeigler. There was some discussion by Council.Mr.Shinn felt that more study should be done on using the Larson facility as this is a very expensive project.It was pointed out that this is a $9 million project but that the city will only have to pay 10%of the cost. The motion to continue to a study session failed with Mr.Shinn and Mr.Ziegler in favor and Mr.Jones,Mr.Barney,and Mr.Swanson opposed. Mr.Jones moved that the Facility Plan be accepted as presented,seconded by Mr. Barney,and passed with Mr.Shinn opposed. A PUBLIC HEARING -BUMGARDNER ANNEXATION -ORDINANCE -2ND READING{o66 : A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated that Robert Bumgardner has requested the annexation of property located on East Broadway. The property to be annexed will be assessed and taxed at the same rate and on the same basis as other property within the city and shall be zoned 1-1,Industrial. The public hearing was opened. r There were no comments,so the public response was closed. Mr.Barney moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. 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 exisiting indebtedness and zoning was read by title only. Mr.Barney moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed with Mr.Shinn abstaining. 2816 CITY COUNCIL MEETING:3 March 13, 1979 PUBLIC HEARING -CORNING ANNEXATION - ORDINANCE - 1ST READING /OS/' This public hearing was continued from the meeting of February 27,1979. Mr.Corning stated that he wished to withdraw his request for annexation at this time. Mr.Ziegler moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. Mr.Shinn moved that Mr.Coming's request to withdraw his annexation request be accepted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - VACATE BLANCHETT AVENUE - ORDINANCE -1ST READING A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated that property owners adjoining Blanchett Avenue lying westerly of Grape Drive between Kevin Way and Earl Road have requested that this portion of Blanchett Avenue be vacated.Letters have been received from the Catholic Church and the Moses Lake School District protesting the vacation of Blanchett west of White Drive.This portion of Blanchett contains a city water main.The Planning Commission recommended that the street vacation be granted excluding that portion west of White Drive and that the adjoining property owners be responsible for reimbursing the city for one half the appraised value of this property.The city shall retain a 5 foot easement adjacent to the north boundary of lots 1 to 6 of Knolls Vista No.17 and the north boundary of lot 1 of Knolls Vista Addition No.18 for the construction,repair,and maintenance of public utilities and service. The public hearing was opened. Mark Fuhriman wanted to know how the people in this area would connect with Ring Road if Blanchett was vacated.M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director stated that there is an alternate route. There were no further comments,so the public response was closed. Mr.Barney moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. The ordinance vacating a street in Knolls Vista was read by title only. Mr.Jones moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Shinn,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -PARK AND RECREATION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Attorney,which presented a resolution evidencing the city's intent to accept the Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. This plan must be accepted by the city to meet the requirements of the Inter-Agency Commission for grant purposes. Mr.Ziegler stated that he did not feel the Comprehensive Plan addressed what a long-term Comprehensive Plan should address.He felt that a meeting should be held between the Council and the Park and Recreation Commission as he did not feel the lake resources were properly evaluated. Tom Oxwang,Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission,stated that public hearings were held and citizen input gathered for this plan.It includes all items that the public felt were important for the city in the long run. The resolution evidencing intent to accept the Park and Recreation Comprehensive LJ Plan was read by title only. Mr.Barney moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed with Mr.Ziegler opposed. 2817 CITY COUNCIL MEETING:4 March 13,1979 ..V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID #41 - 2ND READING \°V A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,was read 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 r-s laterals,asphalt concrete pavement and storm drainage on Madison Avenue between I Nelson Road and Brown Street in the City of Moses Lake as provided by Ordinance No.j 870 and levying and assessing the amount thereof against the several lots,tracts,S f parcels of land and other property shown on said roll was read by title only. Mr.Ziegler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS \\v\WELL HOUSE SITE IMPROVEMENTS 1'/^M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,stated that the city would like to yp pave the area around the well on the Peninsula so that people attending functions at Vjj Larson School will have more places to park and to that the area will not be such an l!'o eyesore.He stated that a chain link fence will be constructed around the well out \\'\at Westlake.The lift station out at Gateway Estates is proposed to have a chain $\link fence put around it for safety.Well 11 will have a short driveway provided. \\\,Well 5 will have a mowing strip and three plantings. Mr.Ziegler moved that authorization be granted for staff to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously. ^ LARSON PLAYFIELD CROWD CONTROL \\nYAletterwasreadfromCecilLee,Park and Recreation Director,which requested i authorization to call for bids for material to construct 1,100 lineal feet of 6 foot i chain link fence on the baseball field and 490 lineal feet of 8 foot fencing on a little league/softball field at Larson Playfield. Mr.Shinn moved that authorization be granted to call for bids,seconded by Mr. Jones,and passed unanimously. VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS None VIII. OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION / rJ GRANT COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT The Grant County Health District needs a representative from the Council to serve on their Board.Mr.Swanson stated he would check on the times and places of these meetings.Mr.Jones stated that if it did not conflict with his schedule he would attend. CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION - PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Mr.Swanson stated that Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Dick Collier, Barbara Wiley,and George Whitney for their participation on the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. Mr.Ziegler moved that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Certificates of Appreciation, seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING:5 IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY An Executive Session was set for Tuesday,March 20,at 7 p.m.to discuss the lease /JV^ of the Police/Council Facility with the County. X. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated that an ordinance can be drafted to regulate charitable solicitations.Joe Gavinski,City Attorney,stated that regulating charitable solicitations is mainly limited to licensing.It was the consensus of the Council to drop the matter. LARSON ANNEXATION R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated that the information on the annexation of the /O^o base dealing with the Port,fire problem,and the housing authority options that might be provided would be presented to the Council at the second meeting in April. WORKSHOP R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated that there is a Council/Manager Relations seminar in Seattle on April 19 and 20 and he strongly urged all Councilmen to attend. The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m. ATTEST: Donald E.Swanson,Mayor 2818 March 13,1979