1979 04 242839
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION April 24,1979
POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 p.m.
Members Present:Barry Zlegler,Kent Jones,Steve Shinn,Jim Barney,Don Swanson,
Eric Skaug,and Bob Hill
Mr.Hill moved that the amended minutes of April 10 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
Mr.Shinn moved that the minutes of April 17 be approved as submitted,seconded by
Mr.Skaug,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $28,804.97
STREET 5 845.04
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING '45.36
WATER/SEWER 11,060.39
SANITATION 494.83
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 6,726.68
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 16,414.46
FIREMEN'S PENSION 650.45
LID #41 68.88
URBAN ARTERIAL 67.36
TOTAL $70,178.42
Mr.Barney moved that the bills be approved as submitted,including Motorola and
Bob Shaffo Chevrolet,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously,but Mr.Hill
stated he was opposed to the way the bidding was done on the contract awarded to
Bob Shaffo Chevrolet. Warrants 7878 to 7985 and warrant 7774 and warrant 7814
were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
PROCLAMATION -DIABETES BIKEOTHON DAY
The proclamation setting Sunday,April 29,as Bikeothon Day in Moses Lake was read //82
in its entirety.
Mr.Shinn moved that the proclamation be approved,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and
passed unanimously.
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Ziegler moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1.Resolution -Accept Utility Easement -Penhallurick A-vo
2.Resolution -Accept Utility Easement -Penhallurick
3.Resolution -Accept Utility Easement -Moses Lake School District
seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
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IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -ANNEXATION OF KETTLESON ROAD AREA - 1ST READING
M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,went over the boundaries of the
proposed annexation for the Council.He stated that the people owning approxi
mately 78%of the evaluation and improvements have spoken in favor of the annexa
tion.He stated that the 4 property owners on Kettleson Road have not signed the
petition.
The public hearing was opened.
Mrs.May!or,2399 East Kettleson Road,stated that she was not in the confines of
the proposed annexation but would like to know who placed the valuation on the
property.Mr.McLanahan stated that the County Assessor places the valuation on
all private property.
Harold Marlett,1854 Kettleson Road,stated that he questioned the value of the
zone change and that he had moved out there so he would be outside the city limits.
He stated that there are several small businesses out there and the zoning would be
for Tourist Commercial and they feel they are being subjected to an unfair situa
tion.
A letter was read from Mr.&Mrs.Dick Moriorty which stated they were opposed to
the rezoning of land adjoining Kettleson Road.
The public response was closed.
Mr.McLanahan gave a report on the advantages and disadvantages of annexing into
the city.Among the advantages is a water and sewer system,fire and police pro
tection,and a street light system.The disadvantages include an increase in taxes
and the enforcement of the zoning laws.He stated that there is no business cur
rently in that area that would be in violation of the zoning laws.
Mr.Barney wanted to know what would happen to Mr.Ramm's water system if the area
is annexed.Mr.McLanahan stated that the city would negotiate for use of the
well.|
There was some discussion by Council due to the fact that the only property owners
who have signed the petition are the Dept.of Transportation,Bureau of Natural
Resources,and Mr.Ramrn.
Mr.Hill moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed
unanimously.
Mr.Hill stated that a large part of this proposed annexation area is owned by
people not living in the area such as the state and Mr.Ramm and he is opposed to
annexing residents who do not desire it.
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 of C-4,
Commercial,and P,Public was read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be approved excluding the
5 parcels of land of those people who do not wish to be annexed that would be
contiguous to the county,seconded by Mr.Barney.
There was some discussion by the Council on the boundaries of the proposed annexa-t 1
tion.
The motion passed with Mr.Jones,Mr.Hill,and Mr.Shinn opposed.I
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PUBLIC HEARING -LOWER PENINSULA LID
M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,explained the need for the Lower /j?/^
Peninsula LID to the Council and the zone termini method.
The public hearing was opened.
John Taylor,Othello,stated that his property is being assessed for the lift
stations that are necessary but his property would be served by gravity flow.He
wanted to know why he had to pay for these lift stations.
Jeff Herrara,515 S.Pommer,wanted a definition of the soil types,positions,and
depths.
Gary Knapp,3905 Peninsula,presented a letter in protest of the LID.
Doug Hooks,724 Kennedy,stated that he would prefer the sewer lines in his area to
be located in the rear of the lots instead of in the street.
Mrs.Ken Rash,609 Pommer Street,stated that if the sewer goes in all residents
should have to hook up.
Helen Morris,214 Miller,stated that she owns property on Kennedy Place and that
she objects to the sewer coming down the middle of Kennedy Place and she would
prefer the line in the back of the property.
Herb Quinn,4101 Peninsula Drive,stated that he would like to know why the Penin
sula area is held responsible for the pollution of the lake.He stated that his
assessment is $5,000 and he will not be able to hook up to the sewer and there will
be some extreme hardship cases caused by this proposed LID.
Dr.Rector,3312 Lakeshore Drive,stated that he was opposed to it.
Jean Wendall,end of Tamarack Lane,stated that she was in favor of the LID.
Written protests were received from Albert King,Lester Igo,Kent Young,Stan
Hastings,James Turnbill,Robert Traver,Howard Larson,David McNabb,Herbert
Quinn,C.M.Edwarads,Tom Barton,Ken Rash,Robert Hale,Michael Garland,Frank
Vance,J.K.Cox,Clifford Teslow,William Newell,Ivan Jenkins,Robert Strait,
Frank Landblad,Bernard Reich,and Peggy Berryhill.
These protests amounted to 13.4%but does not include those protests received
tonight.
Herb Quinn stated that he is aware of a number of people who object to this LID
whose names were not read.
Ken Earl stated that he represents Sylvia Swedberg,assessments 56 and 50,who
objects to the LID.
The public response was closed.
Mr.McLanahan stated that all improvements in an LID,including the lift stations,
are assessed on an equal basis.He stated that there is a 15.58%opposition at
this time.The possibility of federal aid has been looked into but sewer trunk
mains are a very low priority at this time.The Department of Ecology has stated
that there will be no funds available for sewer mains until at least 1990.He
stated that an extensive soil investigation would run in the neighborhood of
$50,000 to $100,000 and without this it is impossible to determine where the
calichee is and the other soil conditions.He stated that there will be very few
homes on the Peninsula that will not be served by this sewer system.He stated
that letters were sent to the people on Kennedy Place that if an additional 10 feet
can be secured in the rear of the lots the sewer would be placed there.Mr.McLana
han stated that the present sewer treatment plant will have no problem in accepting
this additional sewer system.
Mr.Hill moved that the public hearing be continued until May 8,seconded by Mr.
Barney,and passed with Mr.Skaug opposed and Mr.Ziegler abstaining.
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V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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ORDINANCE - BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS - 1ST READING
A letter was read from Dave Perrault,Police Chief,which presented an ordinance
establishing an alarm ordinance which regulates and establishes standards for the
licensing of persons or businesses engaged in the business of monitoring,altering,
installing,maintaining,moving,repairing,selling,servicing,responding to,or
causing others to respond to burglar or robbery alarm.
Chief Perrault went over the ordinance for the Council and stated that the follow
ing changes should be made before the second reading:
Section 5 subsection B should be deleted;Section 6 subsection A number 3 Police
Chief should be changed to City Manager;Section 7 subsection A Police Chief
should be changed to City Clerk;Section 17 subsection D City Department should be
changed to City Hall;Section 22 subsection B number 2 Section 14 should be changed
to Section 17;Section 22 subsection D Section 14 should be changed to Section 17
and subsection D number 1 shall start at "The alarm system complies ..."and the
sentence starting "The alarm system is safe ..."shall be number 2.
There was some discussion by Council on this ordinance.
The ordinance providing standards and regulations for burglar and robbery alarm
systems was read by title only.
Mr.Skaug moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted with the changes
as recommended by the Police Chief,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPTING QUIT CLAIM DEED -BURLINGTON NORTHERN
A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which stated
ajU that Burlington Northern Railroad has presented the city with a deed to convey the
sewer line on Wheeler Road from Arden Farms to the Carnation Co.and the Carnation
lift station would be located on property purchased from the U &I Sugar Co.The
Carnation Co.and the city have negotiated an agreement for the city to maintain
the Carnation lift station and the Carnation Co.has modified their monthly con
tract.This new contract will be based on a population served by the city sewer
system.
Mr.McLanahan gave the Council some background on this subject.
There was some discussion by the Council on the possible growth in the area and the
capacity of the line.
The resolution accepting the conveyance of real estate to the City of Moses Lake
from the Burlington Northern,Inc.for the purpose of maintenance of sanitary
facilities and water line was read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the resolution be adopted and the City Manager be authorized
to sign the agreement with the Carnation Co.,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed
unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
None
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
None
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IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
TRAVEL REQUEST
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which requested that he be
authorized to attend the IBM executive involvement training seminar at San Jose.
This seminar deals with computer equipment.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the City Manager be authorized to attend this seminar,
seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
POLICE/JUSTICE FACILITY - BLINDS OR CURTAINS
A letter was read from Dave Perrault,Police Chief,which stated there is a defi
nite need for blinds to provide a sun shade and vertical blinds for the interior
booking room windows.The cost for these blinds is estimated at $1,500.
Mr.Shinn moved that the staff go to informal bids and the City Manager be author
ized to purchase the blinds,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS
R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated that the city has been awarded the pre-
application for the Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $1,660,000,
A final application will be prepared anda more indepth presentation of the grant
will be presented to the Council at the meeting on May 8.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 p.m.
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ATTEST:
onald E.Swanson,Mayor
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