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Home My WebLink About1979 04 102826 CITY OF MOSES LAKE MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION April 10,1979 POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 P.M. Members Present:Barry Ziegler,Kent Jones,Steve Shinn,Jim Barney,Don Swanson, Eric Skaug,and Bob Hill Mr.Jones moved that the minutes of the meeting of March 27 be approved as sub mitted,seconded by Mr.Zigler,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL $53,239.34 STREET 1,297.25 ARTERIAL STREET 374.19 WATER/SEWER 11,245.32 SANITATION 18,851.57 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 67,789.70 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 13,348.95 URBAN ARTERIAL 2,708.32 LID #42 24.40 TOTAL $168,879.04 Mr.Hill moved that the bill from Bob Shaffo's be held seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. Mr.Shinn and Mr.Ziegler requested that the bill from Motorola Communication be held. Mr.Skaug moved that the bills be approved,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed with Mr.Hill abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Pacific Northwest Bell.Warrants 7767 to 7877 were approved for payment,with the exception of warrant 7774 to Bob Shaffo's Chevrolet and warrant 7814 to Motorola Communication. I.CITIZEN INPUT The Mayor introduced Cathy Crawford who was present for citizenship paper purposes. II.CONSENT AGENDA None III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS LARSON CROWD CONTROL FENCE A letter was read from Cecil D.Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which stated that\V the low bidder on the Larson Playfield crowd control fence material was Sun Basin Fencing and Remodeling which presented a bid of $9,708.12. Mr.Hill moved that the bid for the Larson Playfield crowd control fence be awarded to Sun Basin Fencing and Remodeling,after a bond is obtained,seconded by Mr.Barney, and passed unanimously. WELL SITE IMPROVEMENTS A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which stated ^' I that one bid was received for well house site improvements.This bid was from |l lU McAtee &Heathe in the amount of $26,999.The engineer's estimate for this project \\'~-was $24,444.After reviewing the bid items with Mr.McAtee,he has agreed to the i''/^ deletion of Item 7,Pfitzers Juniper shrub,thereby reducinq the bid to $25,948.66.tf'r. 2827 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 April 10,1979 ,|3a |3 Mr.Skaug stated that he would like to see the landscaping on the well sites included, and questioned if the city could do some of the landscaping themselves.Discussion was held as to whether this contract should have been on two separate bids with items 7,8,and 9 bid separately.Mr.McLanahan stated that the contract was for work done on different well sites with a lot of movement of machinery and equipment between the well sites. Mr.Jones moved that the bid from McAtee and Heathe be accepted,with the deletion of item 7,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and failed with Mr.Shinn,Mr.Skaug,Mr.Hill, and Mr.Ziegler opposed. Mr.Skaug moved that items 1 through 6 be awarded to McAtee &Heathe and items 7,8, and 9 be requested to be deleted,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed unanimously. IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS PROCLAMATION -VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK The proclamation designating April 22 to 28 as Volunteer Recognition Week was read in its entirety. Mr.Ziegler moved that the proclamation be approved,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. d'water tower BEAUTIFICATION Mary Shinn gave a presentation on the proposed beautification of the water tower. Mr.Barney moved that alternate #1-3 colored strips,1 logo,1 Moses Lake be accepted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed with Mr.Ziegler opposed. V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS frk ORDINANCE -AMEND CHAPTER 2.08 (COUNCIL 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. There was some discussion by the Council and it was requested that the last sentence in Section 1,"All regular meetings shall be public."be deleted. 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 the meetings was read by title only. Mr.Hill moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted as amended, seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. ^ RESOLUTION - FIG STREET AND 5TH AVENUE LID A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which presented a resolution setting a date for a public hearing on the Fig Street/5th Avenue LID. The resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake declaring its intention to improve the Penn Street area on Fig Street between Wheeler Road and Fifth Avenue and on Fifth Avenue between Fig Street and Elder Street by grading,graveling, constructing and installing storm drainage,curbs,sidewalks,and asphalt concrete pavement and to create a local improvement district to assess the cost and expense of said improvements against properties in such district specially benefited thereby, and notifying all persons who may object to said improvement to appear and present their objections at a regular meeting of the City Council to be held on May 8,1979 was read by title only. Mr.Shinn moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS None 2828 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 April 10,1979 VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS REQUEST FROM PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION /0/7 A letter was read from Cecil D.Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which stated that the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission passed a motion requesting that a City Council member attend the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission meetings.These meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month.The first Monday is a study session and the third Monday is their official meeting. Mr.Ziegler moved that the invitation to attend the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission meetings be accepted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed with Mr.Hill opposed. MAY SWIM PROGRAM A letter was read from Cecil D.Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which stated that the Big Bend Manta Ray Swim Club is requesting the use of Swedberg Pool during the month of May.The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission recommended that this request be granted provided positive budgetary limitations are placed on the program. Mr.Barney moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed with Mr.Hill and Mr.Ziegler opposed. ORDINANCE - ZONE CHANGE REQUEST -HANNEMAN PROPERTIES,INC. A letter was read from Stanley Bech,Community Development Director,which stated that the Planning Commission recommended that the zone change request from Hanneman Properties Ltd.be approved.They are requesting the rezoning of approximately 16 acres of land east of and fronting on Division Street between Belmont Avenue and Inglewood Avenue from its existing Agriculture to R-l,Single Family Residential. The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of Chapter 18 of the Moses Lake City Code entitled zoning was read by title only. The Council set April 24 as the date for a public hearing to consider the zone change request. MONTLAKE ADDITION #7 PRELIMINARY PLAT A letter was read from Stanley Bech,Community Development Director,which stated " that the Planning Commission recommended that the preliminary plat for Montiake Addition #7 be approved.This preliminary plat is located east of and fronting on Division Street between Belmont Avenue and Inglewood Avenue and consists of 50 single family building sites with its only access being from Division Street via the extension of Belmont Avenue. There was some discussion by the Council and concern was expressed over the single access. Mr.Hill moved that the Montiake Addition #7 preliminary plat be tabled until further information is received,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed with Mr. Swanson,Mr.Jones,and Mr.Barney opposed. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT -DR.GEORGE BLACK A letter was read from StanleyBech,Community Development Director,which stated that the Planning Commission recommended that the Planned Unit Development proposed by Dr.George Black be approved.This Planned Unit Development is located at 832 Sharon Avenue and calls for 3 lots to be used as building sites and one larqer lot surrounding the 3 interior lots to be used solely for access,parking,and the installation of utility services.The Planning Commission also recommended that a variance be granted of the two acre minimum size for Planned Unit Developments as this proposal is a total of 1.7 acres. Mr.Hill moved that the variance be granted and the Planned Unit Development be approved,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. y*?<fr 2829 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 April 10,1979 VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ]<P: f REQUEST FOR LID - BATTERY ROAD A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which stated that a petition has been received from a property owner in Battery Orchard Tracts #38 for the complete construction of a portion of Battery Road from Peninsula Drive southeast to Pelican Horn.The road is adjacent to the southwest boundary of the Lower Peninsula Park and the city would be participating in approximately 50%of the project cost.If the petition is accepted,a resolution should be prepared for >=\the LID.| Mr.Hill moved that staff prepare a resolution for this LID,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,! and passed unanimously. j REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING DATE -KETTLESON ROAD ET AL ANNEXATION A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,was read which stated that the city has received a petition from the property owners in the Kettleson area which represent over 75%of the value of the land and the improvements in this area.Total valuation of this area is over $400,000. Mr.McLanahan gave a presentation on the proposed LID. Mr.Barney moved that the proposed annexation be accepted and that it be included in the comprehensive plan,and the area annexed shall assume any existing bonded indebtedness,and a public hearing be set for April 24,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. ,LID -PLUM AND COOLIDGE itf A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which stated \o that the city has recevied a petition from 69%of the property owners fronting on Plum and Coolidge Streets for paved streets to city standards.The Council postponed any action on this LID on June 27,1978 until a petition was presented.The Bureau r-| of Reclamation has property involved in this LID and will give an easement for street purposes provided the fence will be relocated and a guard rail installed on the west end of Terrace Avenue to protect their property.The U.S.Government does not participate in LID's or other street improvements which border their property. Mr.Skaug moved to table this LID until the next Council meeting,seconded by Mr. Hill,and passed unanimously. .X3.LEASE ASSIGNMENT -GRIFFITH LANDSCAPING/DESERT GARDENS A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Attorney,which stated that property owned by the city has been leased to Griffith Landscaping and Irrigation and expires on December 31,1979.They have changed their name to Desert Gardens,Inc.and are requesting that the lease be assigned to Desert Gardens,Inc. Mr.Ziegler moved that the City Manager be authorized to execute a Consent To Assignment Of Lease,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS None X. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS ALARM ORDINANCE j R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,presented the proposed Alarm Ordinance to the f Council for their information. 2830, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 April 10,1979 TRAVEL REQUEST -WASHINGTON DC -WETLANDS A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that the city Ji. has been contacted by Congressman Mike McCormack's office regarding a House of Representative hearing before the House Water and Power Subcommittee scheduled for April 26 in Washington,D.C.He is requesting that the city send a representative to present oral testimony at the hearing relevant to HR 552,a bill designed to fund the reclamation of the water perculation invovling approximately 300 acres of area within the city limits.Mr.Zenor requested Council authorization for travel expenses to attend this meeting.It was recommended that Mr.McLanahan represent the city at the hearing. Mr.Hill moved that authorization be granted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.mx and the Council met in Executive Session. ,/V,f Swanson, Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk r