1979 03 272822
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION MARCH 27,1979
POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 P.M.
Members Present:Barry Zlegler,Kent Jones,Steve Shinn,J1m Barney,
Eric Skaug,and Bob Hill
Absent: Don Swanson
Mr.Hill moved that Mr.Barney be appointed Mayor Pro Tern,seconded by Mr.Jones,
and passed unanimously.
Mr.Zlegler moved that the minutes of the meeting of March 20 be approved as sub
mitted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $16,404.92
STREET 2,984.95
WATER/SEWER 1,654.58
SANITATION 8,370.08
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 7,952.98
FIREMEN'S PENSION &RETIREMENT 609.30
TOTAL $37,976.81
There was some discussion on the out-of-town expenses Incurred by city staff for the
meeting held at Wapato Point at Lake Chelan.
Mr.Barney moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and
passed with Mr.Hill and Mr.Zlegler opposed to the out-of-town reimbursement to
city staff,and Mr.Hill abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to
Pacific Northwest Bell.Warrants 7714 to 7765 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Hill moved that the following item on the Consent Agenda be approved:y^aj
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1.Resolution -Fig Street &5th Avenue LID - to be drafted
seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
THIRD AVENUE OVERLAY
A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which recom-/0/91
mended that the bid of $127,025 from McAtee &Heathe for the overlay of Third Avenue
be accepted.He recommended that Alternate 1 for installing plastic crosswalks,
stopbars,traffic arrows and letters not be awarded at this time.
Mr.Shinn moved that the bid for the Third Avenue Overlay in the amount of $127,025
be awarded to.McAtee &Heathe,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unaimously.
THIRD AVENUE STORM DRAINAGE
A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which recom-^
mended that the bid of $59,989 for Third Avenue Storm Drainage and the bid of
$11,352.25 for Alternate No.1 be awarded to Sundance Engineering and Construction.
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Mr.Shinn moved that the bid for the Third Avenue Storm Drainage in the amount of
$59,989 and Alternate 1 in the amount of $11,352.25 be awarded to Sundance Engi
neering and Construction,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
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IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
PRESENTATION -AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE PROJECT PROPOSAL
Mr.Don Beckly presented a proposal for 50 of China's top agriculture experts to
study agriculture in the Columbia Basin.This would be a one year trial project and
he requested that a letter be sent to the Vice-Minister of Agriculture in China
expressing interest in this project.
Mr.Skaug moved that a letter be sent expressing Council endorsement of this pro
ject,seconded by Mr.Jones.
Mr.Shinn stated that he was in favor of this project but he did not feel that the
Council could give support to a private business.Mr.Beckley pointed out that he
was not looking for an endorsement from the Council for this particular project but
just to express their interest in having this type of project come into area.
The motion passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a%.ORDINANCE -AMENDING COUINCIL MEETINGS -2ND READING
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented an ordinance
reducing the number of regularly scheduled Council meetings from three to two.
The ordinance amending Chapter 2.08 of the Moses Lake City Code entitled "Mayor and
Council"by changing the schedule for regular Council meetings and the place of
meetings was read by title only.
There was some discussion on how this ordinance would affect those Councilmen
getting paid for attending three regular Council meetings.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the ordinance be tabled until the next regular Council
meeting,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
Ji RESOLUTION -SUPPORTING WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT -MLIRD
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented a resolution
supporting the efforts of the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District to
improve the water quality of Moses Lake.
The resolution supporting the efforts of the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabili
tation District to improve the water quality of Moses Lake was read by title only.
Mr.Hill moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed
unanimously.
^RESOLUTION -APPRECIATION FOR JAPAN AIRLINES GIFT
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented a resolution
accepting the $1,500 presented to the city by Japan Airlines at the last meeting.
A resolution accepting a gift from Japan AirLines in the form of $1,500 to be used
for tennis court benches,a drinking fountain,and a cement slab with benches for a
rest area at McCosh Park Tennis Courts was read by title only.
Mr.Jones moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed
unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
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VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
None
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION -KETTLESON ROAD
A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which stated
that a petition has been recieved for the annexation of a small area along Kettleson
Road and which is zoned Commercial.
Mr.McLanahan stated that this property proposed to be annexed is adjacent to the
southeast portion of the City of Moses Lake.He went over the petition method of
annexation for the Council.He stated that a public hearing should be set to
consider this annexation proposal.
Mr.Jones moved that a public hearing be set for April 10,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,
and passed unanimously.
REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION -WATER/SEWER LID -KETTLESON ROAD
A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which stated fi//
that a petition representing 17 parcels of land has been received requesting water
and sewer construction south on Pioneer Way from Sharon Avenue,then south along
Clover Drive to the intersection of Kettleson Road,then along Kettleson Road east
across Highway 17 to Ram Road.
This LID would facilitate the proposed development of 17 parcels of land.He
requested that if a resolution is drafted approving this LID,that a provision be
made that the area across Highway 17 be annexed into the city prior to inclusion
in the LID.
Mr.Ken Earl,1334 South Pioneer,stated that he was in favor of this LID.
Mr.Jerry Jensen,2030 Stratford Road,stated that he was a Commissioner for Fire
District 5 and they are in favor of this LID so that sewer and water would be
available for the proposed new fire station.
Mr.Hill moved that city staff proceed with the LID,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and
passed unanimously.
STREET MODIFICATION REQUEST -CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT CO.
A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which stated
that Capital Development Co.of Lacey,Washington is in a joint venture with Ken
Earl to locate the new proposed 16,000 square foot office building for DSHS south of
Sharon Avenue along Pioneer Way.To utilize the site they have proposed,Capital
Development is requesting City Council grant them permission to modify the raised
curb and south end section of the center beautification strip along Pioneer Way.
This request has been reviewed with the Park and Recreation Director and the Com
munity Development Director and traffic flow in this area has been studied.Some
changes in this proposal are requested but a workable solution can be constructed
for this problem.Mr.McLanahan requested that Council reserve the right to review
their proposal after five years in the event traffic flows and patterns in the area
change.
Mr.McLanahan went over the project for the Council.
There was some discussion by the Council.
—'Mr.Skaug moved that the access to the property be approved in concept,subject to
review by the Community Development Department,seconded by Mr.Shinn and passed
unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
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X.CITY MANAGER REPROTS AND COMMENTS
CLEAN-UP WEEK
R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated that he had contacted the county and had been
informed that it would cost the city $53 for each Sunday that the landfill would
remain open.
Mr.Ziegler moved that Clean-Up Week run from April 1 to April 8,seconded by Mr.
Shinn,and passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
JAMES BARNEY,Mayor 'Pro Tern
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